March 2011 Meeting- Frag Swap

[kkiel02]

2011 MAAST Frag Swap

Saturday March 26th, 2011
Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center
2203 Babcock
San Antonio, TX 78229

In Medical Center at Babcock and Wurzbach Road

Time: 11 am until 3 pm

Great BBQ will be provided and served at noon by award winning- Tejas Cookers!

Charter/Web members will bring their propagated corals, fragged from their own tanks, to either trade or sale at the event. Tables will be provided.

Also please RSVP so we know how much food to get for the event.

***here is a thread where you can find a preview of what others are bringing/will be looking for at the frag swap***

http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?65332-frag-swap-11-whatcha-bringing-and-watcha-want&p=813069#post813069

In keeping with the spirit of the frag swap, no publicly posted pre-sales please :)

Rob, from Mr. Cob's corals, will be going over a coral dipping presentation to keep those new frags healthy and thriving!

Also dont forget the scoly! It will be awarded to the highest bidder at the meeting - http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?65225-Bid-on-a-donation-SCOLY-for-MAAST!

Mr. Cob's corals has also donated these door prizes:
Frags of-Nuclear Green Paly Frag, Red Candy Apple Paly Frag, Black Sun Coral Frag, Greydar Zoa frag and an XMAS zoa frag, and a fragged colony of Ultra Zoas
20 acclimating kits will also be given away!

[TaknByD]

How does the actual Frag Swap thing work? Sorry if this is a stupid question... :o)

[FireWater]

How does the actual Frag Swap thing work? Sorry if this is a stupid question... :o)

Not a stupid question at all.

The "true spirit" of the frag swap is to bring frags from your tank in the hopes of trading frags with someone else who has frags from their tank. There has also been folks who do not wish to trade, but will sell some of their frags.

One of the things you will see as we get closer are posts of lists of frags people are looking for or are willing to trade. That way you might be able to plan in advance for trading.

[Europhyllia]

Oh I am glad to see an option for 'buy'. It would be tough to have exactly the kind of stuff the person wants that has what I want!

[FireWater]

Oh I am glad to see an option for 'buy'. It would be tough to have exactly the kind of stuff the person wants that has what I want!

Buy is an option I have seen and I even bought a frag at the last swap, but the true meaning is a swap.

[Rvela]

I"ll be there with my frag tank- mostly SPS. I had a good time last year and the food was excellent.

[allan]

Anyone want to share a tank?

[Big_Pun]

Anyone want to share a tank?

I'm down

[aquasport24]

A bunch of addicts having a meeting at a Rehab Center....how fitting!!!....lol.

[Kristy]

A bunch of addicts having a meeting at a Rehab Center....how fitting!!!....lol.

That's hilarious Giau!

..... not that kind of rehab, by the way! :D

[Mr Cob]

don't forget about the equipment library peeps....Jack, Justin and myself shared a tank that we checked out of the library last year. We had an awesome time....by far one of my favorite meetings.

Kind of bummed I'm a sponsor now... I'm gonna leave the company for a month so I can participate...lol

Don't miss it. I scored so many sweet trades last year from other members!

[allan]

I'm down

Coolness. Need to sign out a tank from the library?

[Big_Pun]

Coolness. Need to sign out a tank from the library?

i have a 20g long and a couple 10gs, need a light

[nrkolas]

Who takes cash? Lol cuz ima beginner and all I have is frags in my rank

[allan]

i have a 20g long and a couple 10gs, need a light

I have a glo ballast and some spare bulbs. I can rig up a 36" or two single 36" actinic bulb for illumination.

[Big_Pun]

Who takes cash? Lol cuz ima beginner and all I have is frags in my rank
most people take cash or trade, but you have most of my stuff all ready


I have a glo ballast and some spare bulbs. I can rig up a 36" or two single 36" actinic bulb for illumination.
i have an aqualear hob filter to run just some carbon maybe, and we should be set. we can get together build racks and get the setup ready. i love projects:lightbulb:

[allan]

I have some material and I never managed to sell that frag rack. We can trim it down to fit.

[Big_Pun]

to all new people this is a chance to pick up nice stuff, there are usually all levels of coral. so dont be afraid or intimidated to go. ill be bringing easy/hardy sps and couple nicer pieces and some other easy softies

[allan]

We have enough room for a third? John wants in.

[bfoleyiii]

RSVPing

[txg8gxp]

I can't wait, sounds like alot of fun. I will get to work on my frag tank soon aswell.

[stoneroller]

I'll be there!

[ismvel]

Hey you Three Amigos.....

I have a t-5 retrofit light (24") that I can loan you for the swap. PM me and let me know. Unless this is what these lights are....

I have a glo ballast and some spare bulbs. I can rig up a 36" or two single 36" actinic bulb for illumination.

[Jarob]

Saaaweeeet!!

Would anyone be willing to donate a small amount of space in their tank for me?! I will be bringing a small amout of frags, maybe 10-15 frags, mostly zoas. from Corpus. If anyone sees anything in my tank thread they want fragged let me know, thinking about fragging a Scoly into four too, just for fun :)

[jroescher]

Count me in!

[allan]

Yikes!!!

I didn't pay attention to the date. I'll be hunting that weekend.

Chris and john, you guys can use my gear if you like, but I will have to withdraw.

Was really looking forward to some sweet pieces to add. Hmpt!

[Gseclipse02]

Yikes!!!

I didn't pay attention to the date. I'll be hunting that weekend.

Chris and john, you guys can use my gear if you like, but I will have to withdraw.

Was really looking forward to some sweet pieces to add. Hmpt!


broke back mountain hunting ??? lol jk


do we know around what time this event will be ?

[allan]

broke back mountain hunting ??? lol jk


do we know around what time this event will be ?

Yes, I believe that we are heading out Friday around noon or so, hunting that evening, all day the next day, and the morning on Sunday.

I do not believe that we will be watching the clock though.

Hope this helps JT.

[kkiel02]

do we know around what time this event will be ?

Yes 11-3 I also added it to the first post.

[cbianco]

Are we going to do that "trade" where everyone puts in a frag and randomly, one at a time names are drawn and we get to pick a frag from the lot? I know this has a name but I am not sure of the name.

Christopher :)

[StevenSeas]

white elephant?

[alexdmg]

RSVPing!

[Joe31]

Im in, but who invited Alex??

[markgsa]

Do you just rsvp here? If so, I'm In. I can take a 12g nanocube for a little frag tank.

[tate1]

We'll be there...can't wait!!

[hobogato]

please dont forget to rsvp here or on the event listing on the calendar:

http://www.maast.org/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=37&c=1

[hobogato]

i have posted invitations on all of the surrounding reef forums, so maybe even some out of towners will show up ready to trade...

[donduncan]

Is there any where people can post what they are bringing?
Names and or pics

[FireWater]

Is there any where people can post what they are bringing?
Names and or pics
Folks usually post in the For Sale / Trade forum prior to the event. That is how it was done in the past anyway.

[stoneroller]

RSVP for a table!

[Sherita]

Is this members only, or can non-members also come to buy?

[hobogato]

free admission for all, just rsvp so we know how much food will be needed

[Jarob]

RSVP'in x 2

[donduncan]

Rsvp

[SinisterLou]

+2

[kkiel02]

Is this members only, or can non-members also come to buy?

Everyone is welcome to attend. With all the RSVPs there ought to be tons of frags there.

[Rvela]

I'm trying to talk my buddy from Dallas to come down. He said he has about 50-60 frags ready to go if he decides to make it.

[Sherita]

I'll be coming to buy, but no food order for me please.

[albert7753]

making plans to try to make it down from Dallas

[roscozman]

RSVP for 2x

[JeffCo]

I should be there too!

[roscozman]

I should be there too!

YEA!!! Will you have any more Hot Pink Chalice? This was our favorite piece from you, but we lost it after going on vacation and it got flipped over in the sand.

[hobogato]

here is a thread where you can find a preview of what others are bringing/will be looking for at the frag swap

http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?65332-frag-swap-11-whatcha-bringing-and-watcha-want&p=813069#post813069

in keeping with the spirit of the frag swap, no publicly posted pre-sales please :)

[cbianco]

Are we going to do that "trade" where everyone puts in a frag and randomly, one at a time names are drawn and we get to pick a frag from the lot? I know this has a name but I am not sure of the name.

Christopher :)


white elephant?

???

Christopher :)

[Dee]

I will be there with hubby.

[Gseclipse02]

???

Christopher :)



it would be fun to do i had a blast during the xmas one

[hobogato]

i dont see why we cant do a white elephant frag exchange, sounds like fun!

[Mr Cob]

Here's my RSVP for myself, me and I. lol

[Gseclipse02]

i dont see why we cant do a white elephant frag exchange, sounds like fun!



Sweet !!!

[kkiel02]

???

Christopher :)

Yeah we could get one together as Im sure people will have frags left over anyways.

[Elizabeth]

I will attend (and officially join by coughing up 25 bucks, yay!), but you probably don't need to feed me!

[Sherri]

RSVPing for me

[Kristy]

RSVP yes for Mike and myself. I swear we had both RSVP'd on the calendar on the home page and now we don't show up! I'll try it again.

[Gseclipse02]

rsvp ing + a table i guess .... ill be sharing with Joe mama and alex i think

[jrnannery]

+1, please. No table.

[g-ray]

I will be there also just to look at the pretty colors.

[BA]

+2 for myself and my gf

[clone]

can I share a table with someone

[Big_Pun]

can I share a table with someone

should have enough room in our tank for one more just need to double check with txgxp8,firewater I'm only bringing like 10 frags or so

[clone]

I've got a little set up for the swap just need a place to set it

[kkiel02]

can I share a table with someone

As long as you bring some chalice frags. :)

Im loving this turnout sounds like there will be a great selection.

RSVPing for myself

[cbianco]

2011 MAAST Frag Swap

Saturday March 26th, 2011
Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center
2203 Babcock
San Antonio, TX 78229

In Medical Center at Babcock and Wurzbach Road

Time: 11 am until 3 pm

Great BBQ will be provided and served at noon!

Charter/Web members will bring their propagated corals, fragged from their own tanks, to either trade or sale at the event. Tables will be provided.

Just wanted to let yall know the date so you can gety those frags snipped and healed in time for the swap!

Also please RSVP so we know how much food to get for the event.

***here is a thread where you can find a preview of what others are bringing/will be looking for at the frag swap***

http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?65332-frag-swap-11-whatcha-bringing-and-watcha-want&p=813069#post813069

In keeping with the spirit of the frag swap, no publicly posted pre-sales please :)

Just a bump as a reminder...

...mostly for me! :D

Christopher :)

[tate1]

Just checking, was it ever decided whether or not we were going to do the white elephant? If so, count us in :)

[Gseclipse02]

can we make that official part of the swap ?

[hobogato]

Sorry I will miss this one, looks like it will be a great turnout.

[tonyydeee]

Curse living in corpus! D:

sounds fun, and disappointed I won't be making it. ]:

[edshas2]

rsvp +1

[kkiel02]

Just checking, was it ever decided whether or not we were going to do the white elephant? If so, count us in :)

Yes we will be having a white elephant frag exchange. Now you have to come. :)

[tate1]

Yes we will be having a white elephant frag exchange. Now you have to come. :)

We'll be there :)

[los.tejanos83]

Chris,

Now that Allan bailed, is there still room in tank for my frags...about 15 - 20?

RSVPing +2

[Big_Pun]

Chris,

Now that Allan bailed, is there still room in tank for my frags...about 15 - 20?

RSVPing +2

sure it's only firewater and I and now you and maybe alex..... just bring 10 gallons of salt water. also save me one those chalice frags if you bring any ;)

[los.tejanos83]

great, here's what i plan on bringing:
some montis (tyree strawberry patch, sunset, chili pepper, atl fire undata and purple haze), chalices (miami hurricane and bubble gum monster), tyree babys breath favia, and other SPS/zoas

the montis, with the exception of chili pepper, are from the tank of Danny V (ARC) before he took a break from the hobby

[Gseclipse02]

great, here's what i plan on bringing:
some montis (tyree strawberry patch, sunset, chili pepper, atl fire undata and purple haze), chalices (miami hurricane and bubble gum monster), tyree babys breath favia, and other SPS/zoas

the montis, with the exception of chili pepper, are from the tank of Danny V (ARC) before he took a break from the hobby


if you see the trade thread and want to trade something lmk

[kkiel02]

Added bold details to the first post in regards to the presentation and the scoly(which will be delivered to the meeting). Bump!

[Kristy]

WOW.... wait til you guys see all the really BEAUTIFUL FRAGS and ACCLIMATION KITS that Mr. Cob's Corals is bringing along for the demonstration that will be given away as door prizes!!!

Another super generous donation from those terrific guys Rob, Jack, and Harish! :applause:

[Rvela]

Kkiel02,

What time is the earliest we can start to setup frag tanks?

[ryanmoorman]

Is bringing my few frags in just a bucket a bad Idea? I dont have a frag tank or anything along those lines. I just have a odysea 66 and a 29 bio cube that I run.

[hobogato]

some people who are only bringing a few will bag them separately and bring pics of them to show people what they look like.

[TaknByD]

Just wanted to let you know, Ace, that my wife and I are planning on going... Perhaps even my son. But we wont get out their until about noon because of my son's soccer game. Was curious when Mr.Cob will be doing the presentation on coral dipping? I have no clue how to dip my corals and would hate to miss it. Just curious... Thanks... :D

[Mr Cob]

I don't know when either Dustin. I will be there at 11 when it starts, so whenever the officials tell me. I plan on staying for the entire event just to hang out and talk reef...so if you do in fact miss the little itty bitty demo I'll still be there to talk about it.

[TaknByD]

I don't know when either Dustin. I will be there at 11 when it starts, so whenever the officials tell me. I plan on staying for the entire event just to hang out and talk reef...so if you do in fact miss the little itty bitty demo I'll still be there to talk about it.

Sweet cause I would love to know the benifits and whatnot... I mean I get the general idea, I just have never dipped anything yet. So it will be a good learning experience to say the least. And I love learning when it's something I love.... So I really appreciate it.

[kkiel02]

Just wanted to let you know, Ace, that my wife and I are planning on going... Perhaps even my son. But we wont get out their until about noon because of my son's soccer game. Was curious when Mr.Cob will be doing the presentation on coral dipping? I have no clue how to dip my corals and would hate to miss it. Just curious... Thanks... :D

That should be fine as the presentation will be after lunch which is starting at noon.

[kkiel02]

Kkiel02,

What time is the earliest we can start to setup frag tanks?

I will be there at 11 to start setting up the food, tables, etc. So anytime after 11 there will be someone there to let you in. Im also going to bring two extension cords that I will loan out in case anyone forgets or doesn't have one.

[kkiel02]

Is bringing my few frags in just a bucket a bad Idea? I dont have a frag tank or anything along those lines. I just have a odysea 66 and a 29 bio cube that I run.

That is fine. Last year I just brought mine in little baggies. This year Im in grow out mode though.

[TaknByD]

I have a question... Does this meeting cost anything...? I didn't see anything about it costing charter member or web members so I wasn't sure... Thanks..

[Kristy]

Dustin - no charge.

[TaknByD]

Dustin - no charge.

Thanks Kristy for clearing that up... Was just curious... :)

[Jolly]

I'll be there yippee!!!

[danvan75]

RSVP-ing

[kkiel02]

11 am-Setup for those bringing frags
11:15- Selling/Trading Begins!
Noon- Food will be served
1 pm- Dipping presentation
1:30 pm- White Elephant Frag Exchange
Frag Swap will be open until 3

*These times are tentative and may change slightly.

[jerrytrevino]

rsvping for 2

[Mrs. z28pwr]

RSVP for 2 also:)

[Krutify]

RSVP for 2 as well. Interested to see this :) (Very new)

[BSJF]

A few photos of the frag fest posted on the MAAST facebook page. Please tag yourselfs! Lots of new faces and friends!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=275233290956

[los.tejanos83]

Kristy & Mike
Eve & Ross
Rob & Jack
I'm sure i'm missing a few other names, THANKS AGAIN! I truly appreciate what you all do for MAAST...our club couldnt survive without members such as yourselfs. God Bless.

Angelo

[Gseclipse02]

i had a good time thanks for all that help put it together

[Kristy]

What a great meeting! Really enjoyed myself and I'm pretty excited about the gorgeous stuff I brought home! Thanks to all that participated. So good to visit with old friends and to make new ones today.

Angelo, I appreciate the kind words, as I'm sure the other two couples do too! :-P

[wolff809]

I wish I could have gone:(

[Sherri]

Great frag swap! Good food and great people. Some great door prizes also! Seems as tho each frag swap gets bigger and better. Great seeing old & new faces.

[Mr Cob]

Thanks for the comments Angelo.

...haha Kristy!

I had a blast and enjoyed chatting with everyone.

When I got home I was going through the rock that I dipped for the presentation, to dry it out and I found a little critter moving around. So not only did he make it through the dip but he also was still alive after being in the dry rock for over 2-3 hours. Check him out...

It's black and white, hairy crab with red eyes. A little larger than an eraser head.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5058/5562268851_a106004346.jpg

It pays to dip and pays even better to break up the rock and frag corals attached to rock. You never know what could be hiding in that little itty bitty hole.

[Big_Pun]

I had a great time, thank you to all people who organized this event. I'm just sad I'm not eligible for door prizes anymore ;)

[clone]

I had a great time, thank you to all people who organized this event. I'm just sad I'm not eligible for door prizes anymore ;)

Yeah it was great Kevin,Kristy,Mike, the food was perfect, the conversations were even better. The door prise pink zoas are super nice. Thanks Rob and Jack.

[jorgejr]

the frag swap was great thanks for putting it together!

[Gseclipse02]

I had a great time, thank you to all people who organized this event. I'm just sad I'm not eligible for door prizes anymore ;)


for all the BOD people do they should be able to win prizes

[cbianco]

The swap was a success, the food was great and it was good to see some friends that I haven't seen in a while.

A sincere thank you to everyone who worked hard to make this happen.

Christopher :)

[stoneroller]

Big thanks everyone! Great swap and corals, food, demo and hospitality.

[FireWater]

Glad everyone had a good time. Sounds like it was a blast.

[Kristy]

Glad everyone had a good time. Sounds like it was a blast.

You were missed, dude. But we certainly appreciated your presentation display about pests and the food you sent! Many thanks! Hope you are up and about very soon.

[FireWater]

You were missed, dude. But we certainly appreciated your presentation display about pests and the food you sent! Many thanks! Hope you are up and about very soon.

I am actually able to attempt to sit upright today so it is a good day. LOL

It was my pleasure to send what I could. Just sorry I was not able to hang out with everyone.

[Pennies2Cents]

Kristy & Mike
Eve & Ross
Rob & Jack
I'm sure i'm missing a few other names, THANKS AGAIN! I truly appreciate what you all do for MAAST...our club couldnt survive without members such as yourselfs. God Bless.

Angelo

Hey Angelo,Thanks for the kind words. It was great to see you as well. Along with all the new and familiar faces. Hope to see many of you out at our other events again. :) Maast has a great group of both Web & Charter Members. With everyone working together it really brings the best out in our club.

Stay blessed and a big hello to Elia. :)

[Mr Cob]

another big thanks to the generous person that donated two MAAST charter memberships! That was way cool!

[Jarob]

Thanks for all the great frags! I took home 7 new zoa/paly frags, and ALL look great today!

[tate1]

We had a great time at the swap. We got some nice corals and won a one year membership...YAY!!!!! Thank you so much to the person that donated the memberships.

[Bill S]

for all the BOD people do they should be able to win prizes

I think I started this about a year and a half ago, when I was on the Board. I agree, for everything that the Board and Officers do, they should be able to participate. However, there were some Membership concerns about how things were done at several events/meetings, and when I ran for the Board in late 2009, I pledged to NOT participate in Raffles and Door Prizes, as part of my reform platform. This was embraced by the entire 2010 Board, and then 2011 Board, and I applaud them for it. Raffles and Door Prizes are are huge benefit to the Membership.

[Gseclipse02]

We had a great time at the swap. We got some nice corals and won a one year membership...YAY!!!!! Thank you so much to the person that donated the memberships.

that was jolly

[Big_Pun]

don't get me wrong I'de rather see members win stuff. I knew taking this position that those where the rules, I would have passed it on to someone else any way. I'm glad everyone that attended had a great time, I'm sure the board and committee members who worked hard to organize the event are pleased with how everything turned out, even the mad rush to get everyone out by 3. (thanks to the Rob the water Man)

[Mr Cob]

haha...glad I could make myself useful!

[Elizabeth]

I just wanted to say I had a fantastic time at the frag swap. Everyone was incredibly nice/informative/cool, the frags were at phenomenally cheap prices, and now my (comparatively tiny) tank is full of FANTASTICAL GLOWING THINGS!!! I am very glad I found MAAST/became a charter member and hope to continue harassing you all for information for years to come!

[Pennies2Cents]

I just wanted to say I had a fantastic time at the frag swap. Everyone was incredibly nice/informative/cool, the frags were at phenomenally cheap prices, and now my (comparatively tiny) tank is full of FANTASTICAL GLOWING THINGS!!! I am very glad I found MAAST/became a charter member and hope to continue harassing you all for information for years to come!

It was good to have met you. :) Glad you had a great time and your tank is glowing. :)

[Pennies2Cents]

Oh yea, and a big welcome to MAAST! Feel free to ask any and all questions..

[ryanmoorman]

First of I want to thank everyone for all the great deals and knowledge that I walked away with. It was great seeing all the varieties of corals. I appreciated the coral dipping demo also. With that said, I was alittle upset with the fact all the sps died within the first 2 days. I wish I was informed by some of the seller/traders on the difficulty with sps. With only a year under my belt, I would have made the investments towards other easier frags and would not have had that experience . Obviously you live and learn though . All the other frags are happy and healthy though!!

[Big_Pun]

First of I want to thank everyone for all the great deals and knowledge that I walked away with. It was great seeing all the varieties of corals. I appreciated the coral dipping demo also. With that said, I was alittle upset with the fact all the sps died within the first 2 days. I wish I was informed by some of the seller/traders on the difficulty with sps. With only a year under my belt, I would have made the investments towards other easier frags and would not have had that experience . Obviously you live and learn though . All the other frags are happy and healthy though!!
well Ryan sorry to hear that but its impossible to know how a coral will do in someone elses system, but if you start a thread like in SPS forum we can probally help you trouble shoot why they died so fast(2 days is very fast). glad your other stuff is doing good.

[Bill S]

Ryan,

Making the jump to SPS can be a difficult one. My recommendation is to always start with a couple of inexpensive "easy" ones, like green slimers or green caps (green slimers are still one of my favorites). If they grow, you can usually keep some more difficult ones.

With this in mind, it's rare that SPS dies in just 2 days from unsuitable tank conditions. I would re-check your dipping, transportation and acclimation process, along with a complete check of your tank's parameters. Yes, there are folks who don't test regularly and do well. HOWEVER, that is usually from folks who have many years of keeping SPS under their belts, and they can recognize problems by the reactions of their corals. You need a complete test run.

It might also help if you post a complete description of your setup, and what test results you have, including the brand of the test kit.

Getting over that SPS hump can sometimes be trying. We're here to help.

[Goofball310]

Ryan,

I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm sure none of the local reefers intended to sell you the SPS thinking they would not make it in your tank. As others have said before me we are here to help. So if there is anything that we can do to help just drop us a line and we will walk you through your problems. I've seen a few SPS keepers on these boards and many use different husbandry methods. Some methods are for the more advanced (zeo) and some are for the novice. I'm sure I or other can help you find something that is right down your alley if keeping SPS is something you want to venture in to.

Mark

[Goofball310]

I'll be heading to a frag swap in Ohio on the April 9th and ran across this site that they are using to organize the swap. I thought it might be an asset that MAAST might be able to use at their next meet.

http://fragswapper.com/

The site is free to use and people can list their for sale and wants on the site.