2012 Fall CORA All Ohio Frag Swap -September 16th - The Grotto

macchicks · 07/11/2012, 11:20 AM

The Achbar Grotto, Columbus Ohio
website:
http://www.columbusgrottotemple.com
Google Maps Mapquest link

ENTRY FEES:
Vendors - $125 (8 foot table), plus a $25 club donation item.
Hobbyist Early Bird Setup 4' space - $25 (members) $35 (non members)
General entry - $5 (non members), FREE to CORA members and immediate family members

There will be 1/3 table space available for $5 once the doors open for those wishing to sell/trade but do not need electricity. (no electric available for these spaces, and NO SETUPS/TANKS. You will be required to have corals in small containers or bags to utilize these spots). You will be limited to 1/3 of a table only. If you need more space, you will need to purchase 'early bird' table space.

Note: Swappers/vendors, per 4 foot space, you will be limited to 250 watts of light, a pump/filter and 1 heater(may have a second heater for vendors and early bird setup, just to warm the water initially but it must be removed before the event start time) - NO EXCEPTIONS - if you exceed the lighting limit you will be asked to turn the light off and you will forfeit any registration fee). Early Bird swapper setups will also be limited to 15 gallons of water volume. Water volume will be checked using the L x W x H of your setup, and limit WILL BE ENFORCED. We had a few pretty unsafe setups that require us to monitor water volume more closely this year. TO ALL SWAPPERS: Do not put items out in the isles in front of your tables. The isles were made wider to allow for more comfortable foot travel for those browsing the selection of live and hard goods. Putting used tanks, etc. in the isles, in front of your table space, is a safety issue, as well as a hindrance to foot traffic.

Thanks to
Drs. Foster & Smith / Live Aquaria
We will have gift bags for our guest.

We have around 450 attendees last year and hope that you will help us match or exceed that number again this year.

Fragswapper will be activated approximately 30 days prior to the event date.

Start fragging now. We look forward to seeing you in September!

Andrew · 07/11/2012, 03:42 PM

Will be there

nanoohio · 07/12/2012, 09:48 AM

Hope to be there as well!

KCombs · 07/12/2012, 02:23 PM

I enjoyed last yrs event...almost all the frags survived to boot
..only minor complaint: parking lot was packed ....
(but I suppose thats a "good" problem) B-there

MNewman · 07/18/2012, 06:04 AM

I marked it on the calender!!!!!!!!!!

marinelife · 07/18/2012, 09:17 AM

I am ready, this is always a great event!!

macchicks · 07/31/2012, 12:07 AM

We have 6 confirmed vendors and more to come.

Phishy Business,
Buckeye Field Supply,
Cherry Corals,
Tidal Gardens,
Coral pets, and
Premium Aquatics

macchicks · 08/03/2012, 11:23 AM

Marine Solutions will also be joining us

Do not forget your early bird table request.
Send an email to [email protected].
Include your CORA user name if you have one

macchicks · 08/09/2012, 12:38 AM

the swap page is up and running.
http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap

Paradise Corals
and
Dirk will also be joining us.

erock68 · 08/09/2012, 08:04 AM

I see road trip in my future

macchicks · 08/13/2012, 10:16 AM

Eye Candy Corals will be joining us

macchicks · 08/16/2012, 10:50 AM

Fragswapper is up and running.

Aznutty's Saltwater Connection
and
Jason Fox

Will be joining us.

macchicks · 08/22/2012, 12:38 PM

Reef Deep

Will also be joining us.

Fragswapper is filling up

macchicks · 08/24/2012, 03:53 PM

We have received a bunch of items from Instant Ocean.

Packages will include.
Marine conditioner
Calcium booster
Marine stabalizer
Marine Chips food
Pacific Krill Gel Food
Pellets Omnivore
Pellets Herbivore
Pellets Carnivore
Grazing block Omnivore

More to come.....

macchicks · 08/26/2012, 08:04 AM

$25 Gift Certificate from Live Aquaria

Aquatic Life sent a 36 inch Expandable LED light fixture

macchicks · 08/28/2012, 12:51 PM

CORA BOD members will be able to take credit card payments for entry, membership and raffle ticket sales.

macchicks · 08/30/2012, 11:56 AM

More raffle items

Bulk Reef Supply
Two Part Total Package + 2 BRS DOSERS

Vida Rock and frag plugs from CeramEco

macchicks · 09/03/2012, 11:50 AM

Aqua Ultraviolet has sent a Advantage UV

And

Reef Rocks has sent (2) 50lb boxes of Reef Rock

macchicks · 09/04/2012, 06:06 PM

We will be getting Something Great from GEO.

We also have a TUNZE Powerhead

macchicks · 09/06/2012, 01:21 AM

Champion Lighting & Supply (4x) $25 Gift Certificates

Deep Blue is sending a box of sample products

macchicks · 09/08/2012, 01:24 PM

From Deep Blue

20,30, & 50 Carbon ProSponge
20,30, & 50 ProSponge system
Solar Flare LED 5x 3watt
Clarity+ in tank UV
Hydro Maxx 25ft & 50ft

macchicks · 09/08/2012, 11:16 PM

Somehow I missed it...

Early bird and vendor set up begins at 10am

macchicks · 09/10/2012, 11:52 AM

Ocean Nutrition has sent
Nano Reef Coral Food
Nano Reef Fish food
Prime Reef Flakes
Brine Shrimp
Krill
Bloodworms
Tubifex worms
Brine Shrimp Hatchery
Hatch mix

macchicks · 09/10/2012, 03:07 PM

Reef Systems will be sending over a donation for our raffle.

macchicks · 09/12/2012, 01:04 PM

Our vendor list.....

Phishy Business
Buckeye Field Supply
Cherry Corals
Coral Pets
Tidal Gardens
Premium Aquatics
Marine Solutions
Dirk's
Eye Candy Corals
Jason Fox
Aznutty's Saltwater Connection
Reef Deep
Paradise Corals
Kurt

07/11/2012, 11:20 AM	#1
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	2012 Fall CORA All Ohio Frag Swap -September 16th - The Grotto The Achbar Grotto, Columbus Ohio website: http://www.columbusgrottotemple.com Google Maps Mapquest link ENTRY FEES: Vendors - $125 (8 foot table), plus a $25 club donation item. Hobbyist Early Bird Setup 4' space - $25 (members) $35 (non members) General entry - $5 (non members), FREE to CORA members and immediate family members There will be 1/3 table space available for $5 once the doors open for those wishing to sell/trade but do not need electricity. (no electric available for these spaces, and NO SETUPS/TANKS. You will be required to have corals in small containers or bags to utilize these spots). You will be limited to 1/3 of a table only. If you need more space, you will need to purchase 'early bird' table space. Note: Swappers/vendors, per 4 foot space, you will be limited to 250 watts of light, a pump/filter and 1 heater(may have a second heater for vendors and early bird setup, just to warm the water initially but it must be removed before the event start time) - NO EXCEPTIONS - if you exceed the lighting limit you will be asked to turn the light off and you will forfeit any registration fee). Early Bird swapper setups will also be limited to 15 gallons of water volume. Water volume will be checked using the L x W x H of your setup, and limit WILL BE ENFORCED. We had a few pretty unsafe setups that require us to monitor water volume more closely this year. TO ALL SWAPPERS: Do not put items out in the isles in front of your tables. The isles were made wider to allow for more comfortable foot travel for those browsing the selection of live and hard goods. Putting used tanks, etc. in the isles, in front of your table space, is a safety issue, as well as a hindrance to foot traffic. Thanks to Drs. Foster & Smith / Live Aquaria We will have gift bags for our guest. We have around 450 attendees last year and hope that you will help us match or exceed that number again this year. Fragswapper will be activated approximately 30 days prior to the event date. Start fragging now. We look forward to seeing you in September! __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang. Last edited by macchicks; 07/11/2012 at 11:41 AM.

07/12/2012, 02:23 PM	#4
KCombs They Call me "RifRaf" Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: with Poly Pure Bred Posts: 521	I enjoyed last yrs event...almost all the frags survived to boot ..only minor complaint: parking lot was packed .... (but I suppose thats a "good" problem) B-there __________________ I'm no "Expert", I'm just someone who has failed more than you have The beatings will continue until moral improves Current Tank Info: 90G reef, 150G FOWLR

07/18/2012, 09:17 AM	#6
marinelife Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,045	I am ready, this is always a great event!! __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? First all LED Reef Tank in Dayton Ohio. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with Refugium/no skimmer, All LED lighting!

07/31/2012, 12:07 AM	#7
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	We have 6 confirmed vendors and more to come. Phishy Business, Buckeye Field Supply, Cherry Corals, Tidal Gardens, Coral pets, and Premium Aquatics __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

08/03/2012, 11:23 AM	#8
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	Marine Solutions will also be joining us Do not forget your early bird table request. Send an email to [email protected]. Include your CORA user name if you have one __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

07/11/2012, 03:42 PM	#2
Andrew Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lima, Ohio Posts: 13,673	Will be there

07/12/2012, 09:48 AM	#3
nanoohio Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 110	Hope to be there as well!

07/18/2012, 06:04 AM	#5
MNewman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 65	I marked it on the calender!!!!!!!!!!

08/09/2012, 12:38 AM	#9
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	the swap page is up and running. http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap Paradise Corals and Dirk will also be joining us. __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

08/09/2012, 08:04 AM	#10
erock68 It costs how much? Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Aurora, Oh Posts: 347	I see road trip in my future __________________ I may make mistakes...just not twice. Eric (Zoa Addict) Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon "In Wall" Reef: All Pukani LR, 30g sump.

08/13/2012, 10:16 AM	#11
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	Eye Candy Corals will be joining us __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

08/16/2012, 10:50 AM	#12
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	Fragswapper is up and running. Aznutty's Saltwater Connection and Jason Fox Will be joining us. __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

08/22/2012, 12:38 PM	#13
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	Reef Deep Will also be joining us. Fragswapper is filling up __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

08/24/2012, 03:53 PM	#14
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	We have received a bunch of items from Instant Ocean. Packages will include. Marine conditioner Calcium booster Marine stabalizer Marine Chips food Pacific Krill Gel Food Pellets Omnivore Pellets Herbivore Pellets Carnivore Grazing block Omnivore More to come..... __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

08/26/2012, 08:04 AM	#15
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	$25 Gift Certificate from Live Aquaria Aquatic Life sent a 36 inch Expandable LED light fixture __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

08/28/2012, 12:51 PM	#16
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	CORA BOD members will be able to take credit card payments for entry, membership and raffle ticket sales. __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

08/30/2012, 11:56 AM	#17
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	More raffle items Bulk Reef Supply Two Part Total Package + 2 BRS DOSERS Vida Rock and frag plugs from CeramEco __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

09/03/2012, 11:50 AM	#18
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	Aqua Ultraviolet has sent a Advantage UV And Reef Rocks has sent (2) 50lb boxes of Reef Rock __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

09/04/2012, 06:06 PM	#19
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	We will be getting Something Great from GEO. We also have a TUNZE Powerhead __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

09/06/2012, 01:21 AM	#20
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	Champion Lighting & Supply (4x) $25 Gift Certificates Deep Blue is sending a box of sample products __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

09/08/2012, 01:24 PM	#21
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	From Deep Blue 20,30, & 50 Carbon ProSponge 20,30, & 50 ProSponge system Solar Flare LED 5x 3watt Clarity+ in tank UV Hydro Maxx 25ft & 50ft __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

09/08/2012, 11:16 PM	#22
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	Somehow I missed it... Early bird and vendor set up begins at 10am __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

09/10/2012, 11:52 AM	#23
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	Ocean Nutrition has sent Nano Reef Coral Food Nano Reef Fish food Prime Reef Flakes Brine Shrimp Krill Bloodworms Tubifex worms Brine Shrimp Hatchery Hatch mix __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

09/10/2012, 03:07 PM	#24
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	Reef Systems will be sending over a donation for our raffle. __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

09/12/2012, 01:04 PM	#25
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 510	Our vendor list..... Phishy Business Buckeye Field Supply Cherry Corals Coral Pets Tidal Gardens Premium Aquatics Marine Solutions Dirk's Eye Candy Corals Jason Fox Aznutty's Saltwater Connection Reef Deep Paradise Corals Kurt __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.