The Official Reef-a-palooza 2007 Thread! Announcements!

[ReefMeister2]

Update Announcement:
As of 4-15-07, booth prices will increase 20%

For you "out-of-towners" we've secured rooms for under a hundred bucks per night at a very nice hotel only a mile or so from the Fairgrounds. (can't say name/don't want to violate any commercial postings here)

We are nearly 3/4 full, so hurry to reserve your booth!
Here is the latest list of vendors who will be at Reef-A-Palooza:

1) SCMAS
2) IEMAS
3) NCRMAS
4) O.C. Aquatic Tropical Fish
5) Garrett's Acropolis/gcarroll
6) FragFarmer.com
7) wishntoboutside
8) badbones
9) Pookstreet/stryker_578
10) Coral Obsession
11) AquaC Inc.
12) Coral Oasis
13) Eye Candy Aquariums
14) Reefgeek.com
15) FragCity Corals
16) mchava/BpOc
17) Reef Nutrition
18) Midwater Systems/Jelliquarium
19) Coral Farmer's Market (Steve Tyree)
20) Sunlight Suppy
21) Jeff's Exotic Fish
22) Oscar's Exotic Fish
23) Bui
24) Franky'sreef
25) Reef Tec Designs
26) Reefer Madness, Inc.
27) Aquatic Odyssey
28) Reef Lighting (flyhigh123)
29) Bermuda Aquatics
30) Jose and Hugo
31) Warner Marine
32) PFO Lighting
33) ZeroEdge Aquariums
34) Euroreef
35) Black Coral Hawaii
36) Current-USA
37) Sharkdude/Tomconk
38) Tom Aquarium Products
39) Deltec-USA
40) ReeFlo/Sequence Pumps
41) Captive Oceans (BubbleKing)
42) Marine Depot
43) Blue Life - USA
44) Vivid Aquariums
45) TECO
46) Ocean in Motion (Scripps water)


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[ejocam]

It's about time somebody has stepped up in Southern Cali to host an event like this. Since MACNA X in 1998, this is probably going to be one of the biggest events here. I really never understood out why there was never another event here in Los Angeles? But I am glad there is now. Looks like something that will definitely grow throughout the years too From being to several MACNA and IMAC Events, I can see the potential here. Once again, hats off SCMAS! Awesome Job! :thumbsup:

 

[ReefMeister2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9723997#post9723997 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ejocam
It's about time somebody has stepped up in Southern Cali to host an event like this. Since MACNA X in 1998, this is probably going to be one of the biggest events here. I really never understood out why there was never another event here in Los Angeles? But I am glad there is now. Looks like something that will definitely grow throughout the years too From being to several MACNA and IMAC Events, I can see the potential here. Once again, hats off SCMAS! Awesome Job! :thumbsup:

Eric, thank you so much for your supportive comments.

I've been preaching this longer than I can remember that Southern California is THE MECCA of this entire hobby!
There is no reason why there can't be more shows like this to cater specifically to hobbyists in the greater LA/OC/SD areas. Why should we have to travel to someone elses door step when WE have the economic power right here in our own back yard?

If the hobbyists support Reef-A-Palooza this August, I can almost guarantee there will be more (even larger) events to follow! Stay tuned

 

[ejocam]

Kevin, another thing to remember is that people from out of state are attracted to come out here for several reasons like the weather, family attractions and of course visiting local stores and retailers that they can only be imagined through the online community. Also a big attraction is the "See it for yourself" Wholesalers at LAX If this was a winter event it might be even bigger:eek2: Imagine this? Stuck in the house for 3-4 months or sneak out to L.A. for a couple of days in Reefers Paradise where the weather is 40-60 degrees? The weather alone is the deal closer Either way, as long as I have coral you have my support!

 

[Mcain Bwood]

I have already started saving my pennies :thumbsup:

 

[ReefMeister2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9724642#post9724642 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ejocam
If this was a winter event it might be even bigger:eek2: Imagine this? Stuck in the house for 3-4 months or sneak out to L.A. for a couple of days in Reefers Paradise where the weather is 40-60 degrees? The weather alone is the deal closer

Already in the planning stages

 

[ejocam]

Smart man

 

[Frankysreef]

WOW this is gonna be big, I am glad I secured a booth early

 

[JOSE CASAS]

Cant wait....................going to be and awsome event :rollface:

 

[Hurgoth]

The only downside is we have to wait until August. I have an after-tax work bonus thats going to be eating a hole in my wallet next week!

 

[Bergovoy]

There is going to be teh teh event at GHOs house next month too for those that cant wait and are afraid thier holes become too big for thier britches...

 

[MQOz]

This looks exciting. I'm in.