Michigan Coral Expo & Swap - Lansing, MI (Feb. 19, 2017)

jimsflies · 12/12/2016, 10:22 PM

The Michigan Coral Expo & Swap (aka Lansing Swap) will be on February 19, 2017.

MCES is the largest reef event in Michigan...now in its 11th year! The event is hosted by two clubs...The Mid-Michigan Marine Club and Grand Rapids Marine Aquarium Society. Both clubs are busy making preparations and working on speakers and raffle to make it even better. Last year, MCES brought together over 950 hobbyists from around the state and upper midwest with 50 vendors from across the country. If you are a reef keeper in the midwest, you do not want to miss this event!

Date: February 19, 2017
Where: Causeway Bay Hotel and Convention Center (formerly Best Western)
6820 South Cedar Street
Lansing, MI 48911

Admission is $10 per person (kids under 16 are free)

The tentative itinerary for the 2017 Michigan Coral Expo & Swap is as follows (raffle times to be announced):
10:00: Admission for morning speaker session
10:30-11:30: Morning Speaker Session
11:30-12:00: early exhibition hall admission for morning speaker attendees
12:00: doors open to exhibition hall for general admission
4:30: end

The vendor reservation system is now active for those wanting to save their spot at the Expo!
Vendor Registration

that Fish Guy · 12/14/2016, 01:42 AM

If you have Never Been to a Frag Swap Before Check out this Video from a previous swap to get an idea of all the fun that you will have.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nanVWZhUuzw

Dealers from around the country come to sell coral (much of which are the amazing corals that you see online not the bland common stuff that you see at your LFS - Local Fish Store).

It is also a great way to meet old friends and make new friends that are in the hobby.

You will find the hottest Zoanthids, Acros, Acans, Chalices, etc. all at great prices!

that Fish Guy · 12/14/2016, 01:43 AM

This Show is the Biggest Frag Swap in Michigan and It Only Happens Once a Year so you Definetly Do NOT want to Miss it

- Over 50 Tables and Vendors From All Over the Country
- Gigantic Raffle (Tanks, LED Lights, Coral, etc.)
- Guest Speakers like MACNA !!!!!!!!!!!!

I am Soooo Excited for It!

that Fish Guy · 12/14/2016, 01:44 AM

Here is the "Facebook Event Page" for the Swap.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1653...tab=discussion

Click "Going" Under the Big Picture of the Zoanthids at the Top of the Page to Let Everyone Know You Plan on Attending

You will also Receive Updates and Reminders about the Swap if you Click "Going"

Invite all Your Friends Too so they Can Join In on This Awesome Frag Swap

that Fish Guy · 12/14/2016, 01:45 AM

The Lansing Coral Expo & Frag Swap is just 10 Weeks Away.

Tell all Your Friends About It

Saturday, February 19, 2017

that Fish Guy · 12/14/2016, 01:50 AM

Check Out the Official "Facebook Event Page" for the Swap in the Link Below.

https://www.facebook.com/events/165342380598581/

Click "Going" Under the Big Picture of the Zoanthids at the Top of the Page to Let Everyone Know You Plan on Attending

You will also Receive Updates and Reminders about the Swap if you Click "Going"

Invite all Your Friends Too so they Can Join In on This Awesome Frag Swap

that Fish Guy · 01/24/2017, 02:48 AM

The Lansing Coral Expo & Frag Swap is Less than 4 Weeks Away.

Don't Forget to Request the Day off Work if You Work Weekends.

Saturday, February 19, 2017

that Fish Guy · 01/24/2017, 11:50 PM

Vendor Map - 55 Tables !!!!

Gigantic Frag Swap - The Biggest in Michigan

Most Frag Swaps only have 10 to 20 Tables but this One has 55 Making it a MEGA SWAP !!!!

DrJamesDaddy · 01/27/2017, 10:59 AM

I'll be there. Haven't been to a frag swap before so I figured I'd go to the biggest one around!

that Fish Guy · 01/28/2017, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrJamesDaddy

I'll be there. Haven't been to a frag swap before so I figured I'd go to the biggest one around!

You are going to have an Awesome Time!!!!

that Fish Guy · 01/29/2017, 06:49 PM

The Lansing Coral Expo & Frag Swap is just 3 Weeks Away.

Don't Forget to Request the Day off Work if You Work Weekends.

Sunday, February 19, 2017

that Fish Guy · 01/31/2017, 03:14 AM

I am getting Very Excited for this Frag Swap

So Close!

dreadhead · 01/31/2017, 04:58 PM

hi, do we just show up and pay? I'm thinking of coming up from Indiana with my kids. Thank you!

that Fish Guy · 02/01/2017, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreadhead

hi, do we just show up and pay? I'm thinking of coming up from Indiana with my kids. Thank you!

Yep, Just Show Up and Pay is Correct.

Look Forward to Seeing You.

You Will have an Awesome Time

that Fish Guy · 02/06/2017, 02:28 AM

The Lansing Coral Expo & Frag Swap is just 2 Weeks Away.

Don't Forget to Request the Day off Work if You Work Weekends.

Sunday, February 19, 2017

DrJamesDaddy · 02/09/2017, 11:03 AM

Counting down the days. My pennies are saved.

dreadhead · 02/09/2017, 11:13 AM

Will any vendors have salt or substrate for sale at this swap? I am in need of both right now but would wait a week if you're sayin' there's a chance.

that Fish Guy · 02/11/2017, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrJamesDaddy

Counting down the days. My pennies are saved.

that Fish Guy · 02/11/2017, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreadhead

Will any vendors have salt or substrate for sale at this swap? I am in need of both right now but would wait a week if you're sayin' there's a chance.

Dirks Dry Goods May Be Selling those.

that Fish Guy · 02/12/2017, 11:20 PM

The Lansing Coral Expo & Frag Swap is just 7 Days Away.

Tell all Your Friends About It

Sunday, February 19, 2017

that Fish Guy · 02/14/2017, 01:18 AM

The Lansing Coral Expo & Frag Swap is just 6 Days Away.

Tell all Your Friends About It

Sunday, February 19, 2017

that Fish Guy · 02/15/2017, 12:24 PM

The Lansing Coral Expo & Frag Swap is just 5 Days Away.

Tell all Your Friends About It

Sunday, February 19, 2017

DrJamesDaddy · 02/16/2017, 07:00 PM

The anticipation is killing me.

The day before is my birthday so I am considering this show my birthday gift to myself for being such a good guy this year.

that Fish Guy · 02/17/2017, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrJamesDaddy

The anticipation is killing me.

The day before is my birthday so I am considering this show my birthday gift to myself for being such a good guy this year.

You Deserve It

Happy Birthday

that Fish Guy · 02/17/2017, 01:55 AM

So Close !!!!

12/12/2016, 10:22 PM	#1
jimsflies Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 500	Michigan Coral Expo & Swap - Lansing, MI (Feb. 19, 2017) The Michigan Coral Expo & Swap (aka Lansing Swap) will be on February 19, 2017. MCES is the largest reef event in Michigan...now in its 11th year! The event is hosted by two clubs...The Mid-Michigan Marine Club and Grand Rapids Marine Aquarium Society. Both clubs are busy making preparations and working on speakers and raffle to make it even better. Last year, MCES brought together over 950 hobbyists from around the state and upper midwest with 50 vendors from across the country. If you are a reef keeper in the midwest, you do not want to miss this event! Date: February 19, 2017 Where: Causeway Bay Hotel and Convention Center (formerly Best Western) 6820 South Cedar Street Lansing, MI 48911 Admission is $10 per person (kids under 16 are free) The tentative itinerary for the 2017 Michigan Coral Expo & Swap is as follows (raffle times to be announced): 10:00: Admission for morning speaker session 10:30-11:30: Morning Speaker Session 11:30-12:00: early exhibition hall admission for morning speaker attendees 12:00: doors open to exhibition hall for general admission 4:30: end The vendor reservation system is now active for those wanting to save their spot at the Expo! Vendor Registration __________________ CaptiveReefs.com Current Tank Info: 45 gallon rimless cube - Vortech MP10ES Neptune Apex Controller - Kessil 360w - Tunze Osmolator

12/14/2016, 01:42 AM	#2
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	If you have Never Been to a Frag Swap Before Check out this Video from a previous swap to get an idea of all the fun that you will have. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nanVWZhUuzw Dealers from around the country come to sell coral (much of which are the amazing corals that you see online not the bland common stuff that you see at your LFS - Local Fish Store). It is also a great way to meet old friends and make new friends that are in the hobby. You will find the hottest Zoanthids, Acros, Acans, Chalices, etc. all at great prices! __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

12/14/2016, 01:43 AM	#3
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	This Show is the Biggest Frag Swap in Michigan and It Only Happens Once a Year so you Definetly Do NOT want to Miss it - Over 50 Tables and Vendors From All Over the Country - Gigantic Raffle (Tanks, LED Lights, Coral, etc.) - Guest Speakers like MACNA !!!!!!!!!!!! I am Soooo Excited for It! __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

12/14/2016, 01:44 AM	#4
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	Here is the "Facebook Event Page" for the Swap. https://www.facebook.com/events/1653...tab=discussion Click "Going" Under the Big Picture of the Zoanthids at the Top of the Page to Let Everyone Know You Plan on Attending You will also Receive Updates and Reminders about the Swap if you Click "Going" Invite all Your Friends Too so they Can Join In on This Awesome Frag Swap __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

12/14/2016, 01:45 AM	#5
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	The Lansing Coral Expo & Frag Swap is just 10 Weeks Away. Tell all Your Friends About It Saturday, February 19, 2017 __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

12/14/2016, 01:50 AM	#6
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	Check Out the Official "Facebook Event Page" for the Swap in the Link Below. https://www.facebook.com/events/165342380598581/ Click "Going" Under the Big Picture of the Zoanthids at the Top of the Page to Let Everyone Know You Plan on Attending You will also Receive Updates and Reminders about the Swap if you Click "Going" Invite all Your Friends Too so they Can Join In on This Awesome Frag Swap __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

01/24/2017, 02:48 AM	#7
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	The Lansing Coral Expo & Frag Swap is Less than 4 Weeks Away. Don't Forget to Request the Day off Work if You Work Weekends. Saturday, February 19, 2017 __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

01/24/2017, 11:50 PM	#8
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	Vendor Map - 55 Tables !!!! Gigantic Frag Swap - The Biggest in Michigan Most Frag Swaps only have 10 to 20 Tables but this One has 55 Making it a MEGA SWAP !!!! __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

01/27/2017, 10:59 AM	#9
DrJamesDaddy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kingsley, Michigan Posts: 52	I'll be there. Haven't been to a frag swap before so I figured I'd go to the biggest one around!

01/29/2017, 06:49 PM	#11
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	The Lansing Coral Expo & Frag Swap is just 3 Weeks Away. Don't Forget to Request the Day off Work if You Work Weekends. Sunday, February 19, 2017 __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

01/31/2017, 03:14 AM	#12
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	I am getting Very Excited for this Frag Swap So Close! __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

01/31/2017, 04:58 PM	#13
dreadhead Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 189	hi, do we just show up and pay? I'm thinking of coming up from Indiana with my kids. Thank you!

02/06/2017, 02:28 AM	#15
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	The Lansing Coral Expo & Frag Swap is just 2 Weeks Away. Don't Forget to Request the Day off Work if You Work Weekends. Sunday, February 19, 2017 __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

02/09/2017, 11:03 AM	#16
DrJamesDaddy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kingsley, Michigan Posts: 52	Counting down the days. My pennies are saved.

02/09/2017, 11:13 AM	#17
dreadhead Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 189	Will any vendors have salt or substrate for sale at this swap? I am in need of both right now but would wait a week if you're sayin' there's a chance.

02/12/2017, 11:20 PM	#20
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	The Lansing Coral Expo & Frag Swap is just 7 Days Away. Tell all Your Friends About It Sunday, February 19, 2017 __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

02/14/2017, 01:18 AM	#21
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	The Lansing Coral Expo & Frag Swap is just 6 Days Away. Tell all Your Friends About It Sunday, February 19, 2017 __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

02/15/2017, 12:24 PM	#22
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	The Lansing Coral Expo & Frag Swap is just 5 Days Away. Tell all Your Friends About It Sunday, February 19, 2017 __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

02/16/2017, 07:00 PM	#23
DrJamesDaddy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kingsley, Michigan Posts: 52	The anticipation is killing me. The day before is my birthday so I am considering this show my birthday gift to myself for being such a good guy this year.

02/17/2017, 01:55 AM	#25
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	So Close !!!! __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon