NJRC Frag Swap & Symposium

[JohnS_323]

New Jersey Reefers Club is preparing for our second annual Frag Swap & Symposium. For those of you who were there last year it will be more than twice the size! We've got a great speaker lineup from around the country and we're recruiting local stores, On-line retailers, and local area Fraggers as vendors for the swap. We expect to have more than 30 vendors, and are well on our way. We've gotten some excellent donations thus far with far more on their way. The raffles should be great.



To anyone who keeps a frag system, I suggest getting a table (or 1/2 or sharing a table with another reefer)! With a table you'll be able to setup a tank and you'll be marked on the map. Buyers will know where to find you and the cost of the booth is easily covered by the frags you'll sell.

Hope to see you all there!

 

[Phyl]

10,000sqft of vendors are starting to fill in nicely:

Early bird pricing is 20$ through June first. After that the price goes to 25$. If you're planning on going you'll want to reserve your spot before the discount is done.

 

[pgordemer]

Wow, the map really got big. 30 vendors for a local swap is great.

 

[magic028]

Bump for a great frag swap.

Bob

 

[Barney121]

I'd encourage NCPARS members to go to the NJ swap as well as ours because reports from past swaps have been great. Our swap is a week later and it would be great to have some PA folks go to NJ and vice versa. Unfortunately, I'll be out of town on the 25th. Next year, I hope!

 

[Phyl]

With 32 vendors already on the exhibit hall floor plan we're just 8 booths away from a sell-out. We're looking forward to having many great vendors from livestock to dry goods. The raffles are starting to pile in and we should have a great turnout for the event.

If you missed MACNA you won't want to miss this!

 

[dm08]

Can't wait

 

[volcom69]

ill be there this year cant wait just hope its not to hard to find this place not to familiar with NJ.

 

[rickyfins]

I will be there! Look around, I will be manning a booth for a great product we all use.

 

[michaelm2431]

35 vendors so far with only 5.5 booths remaining.

The swap forum is open to arrange trades with other members: HERE

25$ gets you admission and full buffet lunch for you and your significant other.

Sign up HERE

 

[Phyl]

The Crowne Plaza in Secaucus is actually very easy to find. You shouldn't have any problems getting there.

These are the Hotel's website directions to the hotel from the Turnpike:

NJ TNPK North To Exit 16W to Rt 3E. Exit on Meadowlands Pkwy, Turn left at bottom of ramp & right at 1st. light, Hotel is at the end of street. From NYC: Lincoln Tunnel To Rt 3W. Exit on Meadowlands pkwy Turn left at bottom of ramp, right at 2nd. light, Hotel is at the end of street.

Make sure to sign up in advance. The price goes up at the door.

 

[michaelm2431]

Well, we're just about a month away from this years Frag Swap and I thought it would be nice to revive some photo's from last year's event. From the looks of things, this year is shaping up to be even BIGGER and BETTER! We have more than twice the floor space and have already doubled the number vendors. With only 4 spots left, we're definitely looking at a sell-out.

Where else could you get 3 GREAT speakers, access to more than 40 of the top livestock and dry good retailers in the industry, an awesome NY Deli Style Lunch and the possibility of winning some great raffle items?. And all that for only $25! Take a look at these pics and ask yourself "How can I possibly miss out on that!"

 

[Phyl]

With a month left to go we've already topped our preregistration numbers for last year. Should be a full house!

We just found out that our grand prize will be for a 46" Samsung LCD TV. :eek2: :eek1:

 

[rickyfins]

So who from PA is going? I am definitely going to make it!

 

[furman589]

I might

 

[volcom69]

Ill be there im pretty sure didnt register cause i wasnt sure but now im almost positive the wife can get off and we will be heading up

 

[bob124578]

we'll be there

 

[Phyl]

Great. Glad to see so many will be able to make it.

More than 300 attendees and vendors already registered from Boston to Maryland.

Raffle tickets will be sold for 1$ per ticket for ANY item in the list! Here's a list of the current Raffle Prizes:

46" Samsung LCD HDTV - Donated by NJRC
Red Sea Max 34g All-In-One Aquarium Donated by Red Sea
110 Gallon Tank with Custom Made Stand and Canopy Donated by MikeM of NJRC
Two SE 400 Watt Pendants, Ballasts and Bulbs Donated by IceCap
Tunze 6045 Nanostream Donated by Tunze
Two Hydor 4's Donated by Aquatic Obsessions
Two Hydor 4's Donated by TFJ Pet Center
Danner HyDrive 1600 Pump Donated by Danner
Kati-Ani Water Purification System Donated by Artisan Corals
Complete Set of Calfo Journals Donated by Anthony Calfo
EcoAqualizer X-225 Donated by EcoAqualizer
5 Assorted T5 Bulbs Donated by UV LIghting
Marineland C-220 Canister Filter Donated by Marineland
Ocean Master 5-Test Test Kit Donated by Marineland
Submersible LED Lights Donated by AquaPro Builders
Propagation Kit and Frag Plugs Donated by Boston Aquafarms
A Complete Set (12 Items) of Marc Wiess Additives Donated by Marc Wiess
Admission for 4 to the Camden Aquarium (5 Sets) Donated by The Camden Aquarium
Dual Sensor Auto Top Off Switch Donated by AutoTopOff.com
NJRC Coolers Donated by NJRC
iPod Nano Donated by Best Buy
Gift Cards from Mr. Coral, Ocean Gallery II and Air Water Ice
A Wide Variety of Coral Colonies and Frags.Aqua Euro 135g Protein Skimmer with Pump and Bubble Plate Donated By Hamilton Technologies
2 Hamilton Tech 250W 14K SE MH Bulbs Donated By Hamilton Technologies
2 Hamilton Tech Digital Timers Donated By Hamilton Technologies
10 Xtra 250ml Donated by ZeoVit
10 Sponge Power 50mL Donated by ZeoVit
5 Amino Acid 50mL Donated by ZeoVit
ECO-MOD and Support Donated by Ecosystem Aquarium
ECO Accent LED Donated by Ecosystem Aquarium
ECO Balling Method 3g Refill Kit Donated by Ecosystem Aquarium
NF Metal 16oz Donated by Ecosystem Aquarium
Reef Solution 16oz Donated by Ecosystem Aquarium
CA-2200 Aqua Pump Powerhead Donated by Catalina Aquarium
CA-750 Internal Biological Filter Donated by Catalina Aquarium
4 Lighting Hanging Fixtures Donated by Catalina Aquarium
Zeovit Additives Donated by Marine Depot
150w Swing Arm Light Donated by Marine Depot
Phosban Reactor (on steroids) Donated by Marine Depot
Auto Top-off Unit Donated by Marine Depot
3-Stage AquaFX RO unit Donated by Marine Depot
Refractometer Donated by Marine Depot
Ca Reactor Media Donated by Marine Depot

Just a week left to get the pre-registration discount, so if you haven't already, make sure to do it soon!

 

[Phyl]

We’ve had a surprise addition to our event!


IceCap, Inc., our event sponsor, is presenting their guest and well known speaker Anthony Calfo who will be doing a presentation on the new and emerging possibilities for Recycling and Sustainability within the Saltwater Aquarium Hobby. We look forward to this presentation and thank IceCap for bringing Anthony out to speak to us on such an important issue.

Anthony will be doing Book and Poster signings in the IceCap booth!

IceCap, Inc. will also be doing a "Swap your Halides at the Swap" promotion. They are encouraging the recycling of your used halide bulbs by providing recycle containers and special pricing on their full line of halide bulbs. IceCap, Inc. will take care of properly disposing of the used halide bulbs.

4 great speakers, one great day. See you there!