Reef-A-Palooza returns to California October 10 & 11!

gcarroll · 08/30/2015, 01:53 PM

SCMAS is proud to present it's 12th annual Reefapalooza! After wildly successful shows in Orlando and New York this year, we look to pull off the trifecta with Reefapalooza California. We hope to see you all there.

timb000 · 08/30/2015, 04:00 PM

awesome! thanks for sharing the info.

kevin.st · 08/30/2015, 04:12 PM

Looking forward to this!

m0nkie · 08/30/2015, 05:01 PM

definitely looking forward to this.

bobbychullo · 08/30/2015, 08:07 PM

i am also very excite!

Primetime33 · 08/31/2015, 06:54 PM

I hope to finally be able to buy some corals this year.

moondoggy4 · 08/31/2015, 07:45 PM

Looking forward to the show.

lowbudget · 09/01/2015, 09:56 AM

ooooo im going to be in town i think

solitude127 · 09/01/2015, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lowbudget

ooooo im going to be in town i think

Being in town and going to the show are 2 different things. lol..

Primetime33 · 09/01/2015, 10:13 AM

We have a nice lineup of speakers this year as well. Looking forward to attending.

BeanMachine · 09/01/2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by solitude127

Being in town and going to the show are 2 different things. lol..

Yeppers.

BeanMachine · 09/01/2015, 10:59 AM

Food trucks this year!

Come hungry!

gcarroll · 09/01/2015, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BeanMachine

Food trucks this year!

Come hungry!

Finally RAP attendees and exhibitors will not have to leave the area for good food. The can sit out front, enjoy the band, and choose from the multitude of gourmet food offerings from OC's finest food trucks! More info to come...

gcarroll · 09/13/2015, 05:27 PM

The Ayres Hotel & Suites in Costa Mesa is the official hotel of Reef-A-Palooza. Reef-A-Palooza guests and exhibitors will receive discounted room rates of $109 for a Standard Room and $129 for a Mini Suite, and $149 for a Single Bedroom Suite. Please use the discount code “Reef-A-Palooza” to receive the discounted rate. Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-322-9992 or 714-549-0300 X402. Mention Reef-a-Palooza or group code 9952. (The code is only good when calling the hotel directly. The code will NOT be valid when making reservations online. )

Rates are available from Thursday, October 8th up to a checkout on Monday, October 11th. The rate includes a full buffet breakfast, complimentary parking, courtesy shuttle to/from John Wayne
Orange County Airport and use of the fitness room.

Please visit the Ayres Hotel Website for more information.
http://www.ayreshotels.com/ayres-hot...tes-costa-mesa

Ayres Hotel & Suites
325 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 714-429-9372

Reef-A-Palooza 2015 Meet And Greet Hosted by SCMAS

For Reef-A-Palooza Exhibitors and Attendees Staying at the Ayres Hotel
Win a Trip To Hawaii!

Ayres Hotel and Suites Costa Mesa
Saturday, October 10, 2015
7pm-10pm

Come join your fellow Reef-A-Palooza Exhibitors and Attendees in a Meet and Greet evening to be held at the Ayres Hotel and Suites. This is for Ayers Hotel Guests only. Hors D’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. After a long day at RAP, join us for a relaxing evening to discuss the day’s events and look forward to Sunday’s. Also, we are giving away a trip to Hawaii to ONE LUCKY WINNER.*

* $3,000 voucher towards airline and hotel expenses. Members and family of SCMAS are not eligible! Winner MUST be a guest of the Ayres Hotel and Suites

Primetime33 · 09/26/2015, 10:15 AM

Looks like the Prize Drawings are going to be great again this year.

Some of the companies donating are:
Seachem (Sponsor)
Boyd Enterprises
World Wide Corals
Reeflo Pumps
ReefBrite Lights
ZooMed
California Corals
Tunze
Hydor
Rod's Food
Reef Nutrition

Primetime33 · 09/28/2015, 11:27 AM

Kessil Lighting is selling the following tank at Reef-A-Palooza. This is a used tank but in great condition...

"Tank, stand, plumbing and some equipment included. Lights would be sold separate but would be a great deal if bought at same time (choice of AP700 or A360s).
Stand has 1" ledge around tank for decorative trim (trim not included).
155 gallon DSA Pro (Deep Sea Aquatics) this is not a bowfront 72long 24wide 21tall
55 gallon sump (55 gallon tank with custom baffles)
Sicce 4.0 return
4 Koralia 12v controllable powerheads with controller. 2 are 3250gph and 2 are 1550gph.
Hydor performer 705 recirculating skimmer
BRS Dual reactor with pump
2 titanium heaters with digital control and readout in line (1 300w and 1 200w)

Normal price would be ~2800 Asking $1900."
We are looking for someone who will haul away on Sunday after show ends

arashsheikhpoor · 09/28/2015, 01:33 PM

Can't wait for this!!

lowbudget · 09/28/2015, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeanMachine

Food trucks this year!

Come hungry!

good job man

dodgerblew · 09/28/2015, 04:23 PM

Not going to make it this year. Going salmon fishing with my sons instead

BeanMachine · 09/29/2015, 10:38 AM

Wow there are so many tanks in the raffle this year!

Glasscages.com
SC Aquariums
AGE
Advanced Acrylics
Red Sea

ChefZilla · 09/29/2015, 10:47 AM

Is there a "map" of where the vendors will be?

BeanMachine · 09/29/2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ChefZilla

Is there a "map" of where the vendors will be?

http://reefapaloozashow.org/the-even...ent-floor-plan

MxReEfEr92 · 09/29/2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BeanMachine

Wow there are so many tanks in the raffle this year!

Glasscages.com
SC Aquariums
AGE
Advanced Acrylics
Red Sea

This is weak! What about cad lights? Crystal Dynamic Aquariums? Visio? Precsision aquariums? Doesn't seem like your working hard enough Cody.

jk I love you

BeanMachine · 09/29/2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MxReEfEr92

This is weak! What about cad lights? Crystal Dynamic Aquariums? Visio? Precsision aquariums? Doesn't seem like your working hard enough Cody.

jk I love you

Hahaha oh Cory. I'm going to tell the raffle girls not to sell you any tickets.

Wait until you see what gets raffled off next weekend.

MxReEfEr92 · 09/29/2015, 02:09 PM

That's ok, I'll just have someone else buy them for me!

08/30/2015, 01:53 PM	#1
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	Reef-A-Palooza returns to California October 10 & 11! SCMAS is proud to present it's 12th annual Reefapalooza! After wildly successful shows in Orlando and New York this year, we look to pull off the trifecta with Reefapalooza California. We hope to see you all there. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ... Last edited by gcarroll; 08/30/2015 at 02:07 PM.

08/30/2015, 04:00 PM	#2
timb000 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: socal Posts: 508	awesome! thanks for sharing the info. __________________ Crystal Dynamics 100g

08/30/2015, 05:01 PM	#4
m0nkie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: LA Posts: 6,264	definitely looking forward to this. __________________ 560gal in the making

08/30/2015, 08:07 PM	#5
bobbychullo Super Abound Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,104	i am also very excite! __________________ - Rob - Current Tank Info: Tankless

08/31/2015, 06:54 PM	#6
Primetime33 SCMAS Logistics and IT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,814	I hope to finally be able to buy some corals this year. __________________ Brock Big Daddy Prime Current Tank Info: JBJ 50 gal

08/30/2015, 04:12 PM	#3
kevin.st Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 151	Looking forward to this!

08/31/2015, 07:45 PM	#7
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Looking forward to the show.

09/01/2015, 09:56 AM	#8
lowbudget Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,258	ooooo im going to be in town i think

09/01/2015, 10:13 AM	#10
Primetime33 SCMAS Logistics and IT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,814	We have a nice lineup of speakers this year as well. Looking forward to attending. __________________ Brock Big Daddy Prime Current Tank Info: JBJ 50 gal

09/01/2015, 10:59 AM	#12
BeanMachine Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 11,200	Food trucks this year! Come hungry! __________________ 300 Gallon 72x36x27 AGE- 4x Ecotech XR30G5 Blue- AA PVC Hybrid Sump- Dual Synergy Shadow Boxes w Bean Animal- RO 220INT Elite- AquaMaxx cTech T3 CaRx- RD3 230- Apex- Tunze 6155, 6255 & 6150- MP40

09/13/2015, 05:27 PM	#14
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	The Ayres Hotel & Suites in Costa Mesa is the official hotel of Reef-A-Palooza. Reef-A-Palooza guests and exhibitors will receive discounted room rates of $109 for a Standard Room and $129 for a Mini Suite, and $149 for a Single Bedroom Suite. Please use the discount code “Reef-A-Palooza” to receive the discounted rate. Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-322-9992 or 714-549-0300 X402. Mention Reef-a-Palooza or group code 9952. (The code is only good when calling the hotel directly. The code will NOT be valid when making reservations online. ) Rates are available from Thursday, October 8th up to a checkout on Monday, October 11th. The rate includes a full buffet breakfast, complimentary parking, courtesy shuttle to/from John Wayne Orange County Airport and use of the fitness room. Please visit the Ayres Hotel Website for more information. http://www.ayreshotels.com/ayres-hot...tes-costa-mesa Ayres Hotel & Suites 325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-429-9372 Reef-A-Palooza 2015 Meet And Greet Hosted by SCMAS For Reef-A-Palooza Exhibitors and Attendees Staying at the Ayres Hotel Win a Trip To Hawaii! Ayres Hotel and Suites Costa Mesa Saturday, October 10, 2015 7pm-10pm Come join your fellow Reef-A-Palooza Exhibitors and Attendees in a Meet and Greet evening to be held at the Ayres Hotel and Suites. This is for Ayers Hotel Guests only. Hors D’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. After a long day at RAP, join us for a relaxing evening to discuss the day’s events and look forward to Sunday’s. Also, we are giving away a trip to Hawaii to ONE LUCKY WINNER.* * $3,000 voucher towards airline and hotel expenses. Members and family of SCMAS are not eligible! Winner MUST be a guest of the Ayres Hotel and Suites __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

09/26/2015, 10:15 AM	#15
Primetime33 SCMAS Logistics and IT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,814	Looks like the Prize Drawings are going to be great again this year. Some of the companies donating are: Seachem (Sponsor) Boyd Enterprises World Wide Corals Reeflo Pumps ReefBrite Lights ZooMed California Corals Tunze Hydor Rod's Food Reef Nutrition __________________ Brock Big Daddy Prime Current Tank Info: JBJ 50 gal

09/28/2015, 11:27 AM	#16
Primetime33 SCMAS Logistics and IT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,814	Tank For Sale By Kessil Kessil Lighting is selling the following tank at Reef-A-Palooza. This is a used tank but in great condition... "Tank, stand, plumbing and some equipment included. Lights would be sold separate but would be a great deal if bought at same time (choice of AP700 or A360s). Stand has 1" ledge around tank for decorative trim (trim not included). 155 gallon DSA Pro (Deep Sea Aquatics) this is not a bowfront 72long 24wide 21tall 55 gallon sump (55 gallon tank with custom baffles) Sicce 4.0 return 4 Koralia 12v controllable powerheads with controller. 2 are 3250gph and 2 are 1550gph. Hydor performer 705 recirculating skimmer BRS Dual reactor with pump 2 titanium heaters with digital control and readout in line (1 300w and 1 200w) Normal price would be ~2800 Asking $1900." We are looking for someone who will haul away on Sunday after show ends __________________ Brock Big Daddy Prime Current Tank Info: JBJ 50 gal

09/28/2015, 01:33 PM	#17
arashsheikhpoor Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: woodland hills Posts: 918	Can't wait for this!!

09/28/2015, 04:23 PM	#19
dodgerblew Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Palmdale, Ca Posts: 12,413	Not going to make it this year. Going salmon fishing with my sons instead __________________ Rik Obladi Oblada, life goes on Brah! Current Tank Info: Tankless in TX and watching from the sidelines

09/29/2015, 10:38 AM	#20
BeanMachine Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 11,200	Wow there are so many tanks in the raffle this year! Glasscages.com SC Aquariums AGE Advanced Acrylics Red Sea __________________ 300 Gallon 72x36x27 AGE- 4x Ecotech XR30G5 Blue- AA PVC Hybrid Sump- Dual Synergy Shadow Boxes w Bean Animal- RO 220INT Elite- AquaMaxx cTech T3 CaRx- RD3 230- Apex- Tunze 6155, 6255 & 6150- MP40

09/29/2015, 10:47 AM	#21
ChefZilla Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Fernando valley Posts: 3,045	Is there a "map" of where the vendors will be? __________________ Brent Cooking is an interpretation of ones self.. MASLAC President, Club Chef. SCMAS, SCRK member... future member MASVC & LARS 48"x 25"x 24" Sidebraced, Mixed reef SPS dominant on the way 48"x18" Current Tank Info: 125 gallon mixed reef, 55 gallon sump/refugium w/ macros

09/29/2015, 02:09 PM	#25
MxReEfEr92 MASVC President Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,632	That's ok, I'll just have someone else buy them for me! __________________ In progress 54.6 gallon LeeMar Starfire \| 2x Ecotech Radion XR30w Gen 3 Pro \| Ecotech Mp40QD +battery back up VectraM1 \| ATB 840 Skimmer W/SCL180 \| Full APEX w/ AFS PM2 ALD PMK WXM\| Tunze 3155\| Current Tank Info: 54.6 gallon LeeMar Starfire in progress