Frag Swap - Chattanooga, TN - 8-5-06

[bkv1997]

great news....

Will do.

 

[bkv1997]

Today's Updates!

Randy with www.reed-mariculture.com will also be speaking at 12:45.

We also recieved another 2 - $25 dollar gift certificates for Dr. Fosters & Smiths.

Should be a good time.

Brandon

 

[RevHtree]

SWAP IS COMING!!

 

[CorallineDream]

I'm planning on going. I live in Decatur if anyone else wants to carpool, send me a message. Have to go right thru Huntsville to get to Chattanooga anyway...

 

[bkv1997]

Michaels Aquatic Den in Cleveland donated a $25 gift Certificate

and

Sea Chem made a huge donation. ~$525 dollars worth.

2 - Magnesium Test Kits. $26.95 (54)
3 - Marine Basic Test Kit. $26.95 (81)
3 - Reef Special Test Kit $27.95 (84)
4 - Reef Calcium 250ml $5 (20)
4 - Reef Plus 250 ml $5 (20)
4 - Reef Advantage Calcium $6 (24)
4 - Reef Buffer $5 (20)
6 - Purigen Pouch 100ml 7$ (42)
6 - Seachem Reef Pack: Enhancer $9 (54)
6 - Seachem Reef Pack: Fundamentals $9 (54)
12 - Seachem Ammonia Alert 6$ (72)

Just thought I would let everyone know todays updates.
Brandon

 

[6Speed]

Flyer says it's the 5th...has that changed? I could have sworn it was this weekend.

 

[bkv1997]

no the 5th is correct.

 

[Pterois2004]

Wow! Looks like great vendor response and participants this year!

Thanks to everyone in our club who's been working since March to make this a great event for everyone!

Heres what I have:


live rock -- 50 pounds with coraline and Xenia growing in it. I also kept adding pods so the rocks are teaming with pods for a mandarin fish to live on.

non-live rock -- 40 pounds
Arag Alive live sand-mixture of fine and ultra fine grain

55 gallon thick glass tank (unknown brand)
ProClear 75 filtration with skimmer
VHO 4 bulb light system (homemade) with 2 actinic and 2 superwhite
2 PFO ballasts
Please contact me in advance if you're interested in the tank or equipment above. I don't plan to lug it in if I dont have any interest.

Mushrooms - red and purple

Kenya Trees - one red and one brown large

I look forward to seeing you next Saturday!

Angela

 

[bkv1997]

Times are all EASTERN STANDARD TIME:
?? - If your setting up a table and have contacted me I'll be PMing you shortly, with info.
12 - Doors open for general puplic

Directions to Chattanooga State:
4501 Amnicola Highway - (423) 697-4400

From Atlanta
Travel north on I-75 over the Tennessee state line to Hwy 153 North.
North on Highway 153 approximately 7 miles to Amnicola Highway.
Chattanooga State is approximately 2 miles on the right.

From Birmingham
Travel north on I-59 to I -24 east.
I-24 east through Chattanooga to I-75 north
I-75 North to Hwy 153 North approximately 7 miles to Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga State is approximately 2 miles on the right.

From Knoxville
Travel south on I-75.
North on Highway 153 North approximately 7 miles to Amnicola Highway.
Chattanooga State is approximately 2 miles on the right.

From Nashville
I-24 east through Chattanooga to I-75 north
I-75 North to Hwy 153 North approximately 7 miles to Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga State is approximately 2 miles on the right.

Directions to Parking and the Event once on Campus
P - Marks the Parking Lot

Hotels
I haven't used either, these were just the ones recommended by the travel agent at my work.

Country Suites By Carlson - Chattanooga at Hamilton Place Mall
7051 MCCUTCHEON ROAD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
(423) 899-2300

Holiday Inn Express
CHATTANOOGA-SHALLOWFORD RD
7024 MCCUTCHEON ROAD
I-75 & SHALLOWFORD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
(423)490-8560

Let me know if you have any questions. Hope to see everyone there.
Brandon

 

[MaryBebo]

We plan on going. Sounds like it's going to be Great!

 

[ProudMom]

chattanooga

chattanooga

Hi,
Me and my husband are coming but we do not have anything to share yet, is it still ok to come? We are bringing kids too is it ok?
Is it going to be people selling frags or just swapping.
Thanks

 

[bkv1997]

Sure bring the kids.

Yes everyone sells corals and we even have some people bringing tank raised fish as well.

See you there and remember Chattanooga is Eastern Time.
Brandon

 

[H@rry]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7848804#post7848804 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bkv1997
Chattanooga is Eastern Time.
Brandon

That's "Georgia time" for us in Alabama.

 

[RevHtree]

It's going to be AWESOME!!!

 

[Tomoko Schum]

I am tempted to go. I have not made up my mind since I don't like to drive the distance by myself just to check out the swap (my husband is going to be in Canada then.) I don't have too many things for trade at the moment (a few zoa frags and a couple of acro frags.) Is there anyone who does not mind carpooling with me? We can meet up somewhere along the way.

RevHtree -

No presale allowed this time? I have not seen any posts about trading ahead of time like the the last three regional swaps ( people were posting pictures and trading ahead of time.)

Tomoko

 

[bkv1997]

Preselling is allowed. Check out some of these threads...

I personally don't want to presell ,but posted a list of things I'm bringing.

Check out a few of these links... there will be plenty there. Hope to see you there.

Brandon

http://www.livingreefs.com/forums/chattanooga-reefers-aquarium-club/1361-what-you-bringing-swap.html

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=885571

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=862003

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=862007&perpage=25&pagenumber=2

 

[6Speed]

I've got some things i need to get rid of...do i need to get a table reserved, or can I put it with the AL groups table?

Also, I'm considering staying in chattanooga overnight. If I were to buy anything, would it be ok in a bucket till late Sunday?

 

[bkv1997]

I wouldn't put it in a bucket...

I would use a 8 x 12 bag inside a cooler. That is how they ship them and they are ok. The issue to worry about is usually heat this time of year.

The tables are 4x4 you can share or use your own, just let me know.

Brandon

 

[bkv1997]

Sorry 8x22. 8x12 would be hard to tie.

A smaller bag should be fine since they will be frags. If you need some extra bags let me know... I should have plenty.

Brandon

 

[6Speed]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7869769#post7869769 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bkv1997
Sorry 8x22. 8x12 would be hard to tie.

A smaller bag should be fine since they will be frags. If you need some extra bags let me know... I should have plenty.

Brandon

Excellent, thanks! Where can I find the 8x22 bags locally?