Michigan Coral Expo and Swap - January 29, 2012

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The Mid-Michigan Marine Club (MMMC) will be hosting the Lansing swap on Sunday, January 29, 2012. This year, we are happy to announce that it will be co-hosted by the Grand Rapids Marine Aquarium Society (GRMAS) and Captive Reefs (CR). The joint swap promises to be bigger and better with many vendors and an outstanding raffle of livestock and dry goods.

This event has grown into one of the largest reef aquarium events in Michigan. Attendance last year exceeded 450 hobbyists from across the Midwest and included vendors from Michigan and several states outside of Michigan. With the GRMAS and CR, this event will be the largest reef hobby event in Michigan! The combined event is being called Michigan Coral Expo and Swap (MCES).

DATE: Sunday January 29, 2012

TIME: The main doors will be open to the general public from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm.

LOCATION:

Fraternal Order of the Eagles Hall
4700 N Grand River Ave
Lansing, MI 48906


ADMISSION to MCES is as follows:

-Non-seller entry fee $3 per person. Kids 12 and under free.
-MMMC, MASM and GRMAS are free with proof of membership

 

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Here is a map showing table locations for the swap this weekend:

 

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There will be a HUGE Raffle this year!!!

Here are a couple highlights....a complete list can be found here.

Nuvo Aquarium - Nano 16 from Innovative Marine through Preuss Pets. If you have not yet seen this tank, go to the Tiki Island at Preuss....it rocks!!

A WINDOW TO THE SEA..........Nuvo Aquarium - Nano 16

More viewing, More power, More flow! Be the envy of all who see the new panoramic desktop aquarium that boasts 24" of viewing from end to end. The ideal choice for hobbyists with higher bioloads. Two overflow intakes, two 8 watt SkkyeLight LEDs and two return nozzles keep water clean and clear.
These elegant aquariums come complete with all the necessary filtration, lighting, and water flow required for a healthy ecosystem. Showcase your new living art on our custom acrylic pedestal to create a focal point wherever it's placed.

FEATURES
Aquarium:

• 16 Gallon Capacity
• 6 mm Bent Glass
• Tempered Glass Lid & Clips
• Acrylic Pedestal

Lighting:

• (2) 8 Watt SkkyeLight LED Illumination
• Discreet Power Cord Channel
• Low Voltage Transformer
• Independent Power Cords

Filtration:

• Acrylic Filter Wall w/ Dual Overflows
• (2) Media Baskets
• Mechanical Sponges
• Activated Carbon Sponges
• Phosphate Sponges
• (2) Flare Nozzles
• Designated Heater Column
• Designated Refugium Column

 

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ORANGE FUNGIA WITH YELLOW TENTACLES!

This is a beautiful large oragnge fungia with yellow tentacles. When we saw this coral, we knew it had to go into the swap raffle for some lucky reefer to show off in their tank!

Plate coral information: The Orange Plate Coral is a relatively hard to find coral that originates from the Indo Pacific. These corals are found free living within the rubble zones of the reef, and have the ability to inflate themselves to both maximize light exposure, and to keep from being covered in sand.

It is a solitary, semi-aggressive coral with shorter tentacles than its cousin the Long Tentacle Plate Coral (Fungia sp.). Even with short tentacles, it can still damage other corals that it comes in contact with. With placement in the aquarium, keep in mind that it will often inflate itself with water and expand to twice its size. It will do best on the bottom of a reef aquarium, preferably lying on a fine sandy substrate. The Orange Plate Coral is easy to maintain in the reef aquarium and makes an excellent candidate for the beginner reef aquarist. Care should be taken in handling it however, to prevent damage. It requires moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium. (info taken from LiveAquaria)

 

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