Metro Detroit Frag Swap (official)

[carlitofish]

The 2nd SATURDAY in May I am going to host a Frag Swap at the Bar/restaurant next to Reef Solutions. All fraggers, stores and vendors will be welcome. There is no charge for tables. Bring your own would be best, but I will have a few. The place is large. Food and drinks are available (please buy a beverage or two because that's how I talked them into letting us put all that saltwater in their bar. All stores are welcome to set up a table too. If you need electricity bring a power cord. Volunteers are needed for set up and breakdown.

Swap hours 11-5

Set up time 10 AM


Please let me know who will be selling frags. The place is large but it will help me in set up. Some electricity is available.

Also need a list of volunteers.

Fat Catz - Warren, MI - Detroit News (http://events.detnews.com/warren_mi/venues/show/1047462-fat-catz)

27253 Van Dyke Ave., Warren, MI, 48015

[ScottCRRT]

Hey Carl. I would like to be put down for a table space. I can bring my own table. Thanks.

[carlitofish]

Great! Post some pics of what you will be bringing as well.

[ScottCRRT]

Hey Carl. Not sure if your aware yet, but the second Sunday in May (May13th) is Mothers Day. This may limit how many could actually attend/ buy/sell. Saturdaythe 12th might be a better bet. Just thought I would pass it along.

[Sun357]

If it ends up on Mothers Day I will probably not be able to make it but if it's on another day I may be able to show up and see what people have for sale. =)

~Fred

[carlitofish]

If it ends up on Mothers Day I will probably not be able to make it but if it's on another day I may be able to show up and see what people have for sale. =)

~Fred
I will not make it either so The day is switched to Saturday!

[Tropical Buff]

I voluteer my time for set-up please just let me know a time to be there

[Sun357]

Since it's now Saturday I should be there...as a consumer. =D

~Fred

[jstan]

So heres a little of what I'm bringing
tyree neon green toadstool frags healed and attached to 1"x1" frag tiles
tyree flower petal cap monti frags healed and growing on 1''x1'' frag tiles

and a handfull of zoa frags
speckled red frags
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/lps%20growth/100_6702.jpg
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/lps%20growth/100_6699.jpg
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/lps%20growth/100_6695.jpg

Fruit Loops, Nuclear Greens, Chong Bongs, Sweet dreams, Everlasting Gobstoppers, and Fire and Ice have all been fragged as well. I'm not bringing a ton, but I'm bringing some real nice frags. More pics to come.

Also I have a nice chalice that's blue with orange eyes. I can make two frags from it each frag having 2 eyes. I'll post a pic of the mother. Frags are 25.00(for entire frag). I'm only fragging this if two people are interested. Or if one person wants a nice 4 eye frag for 50.00

[Tropical Buff]

nice keep the pics coming

[larryandlaura]

Free tables! Wow thats awesome.

[jstan]

Any updates on this swap yet ? I sent a Pm to Carl but have yet to hear back from him.

[jstan]

Here's some pics of the chalice I mentioned, just fragged today.
mother colony
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/chalice%20frags/100_6757.jpg
and the frags
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/chalice%20frags/100_6754.jpg
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/chalice%20frags/100_6752.jpg
each frag $25

[ScottCRRT]

Hello, I do plan on setting up a table for the frag swap at Fat Catz on the 12th of May.

Here is some of what I have. Feel free to reserve via paypal prior to the swap. First come first serve as a number of items are extremely limited. Enjoy, and hope to see you at the swap:

Rainbow Rhinos: $30 per polyp
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0006-1.jpg

Cherry Charms: $20 per polyp
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0009.jpg

Mandarine Oranges: $20 per polyp
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0004-3.jpg

My Clementines: $40 per polyp (amazing color)
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0002-1.jpg

Paradise Zoas: $40 per polyp (first pic under LED's)
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0010.jpg
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0026-1.jpg

Sunny D's: $15 per polyp
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0020-1.jpg

Chong Bongs: $15 per polyp (fragged upon request)
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0039.jpg

Pink Zippers: $10 per polyp
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0022-2.jpg

Scarface: $50 per polyp
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0013.jpg

TDF Archangels: $60 per polyp (These are Extremely rare, haven't been released yet)
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0049.jpg
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0011-1.jpg

Saphires: $10 per polyp
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0038.jpg

Nightcrawlers: $20 per polyp
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0003-1.jpg

Captain America's: $5 per polyp
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0008-1.jpg

Purple Death: $5 per polyp
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0010-1.jpg

Goochster: $5 per polyp
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0027-2.jpg

Orange with green ricordea: $20 each (these will be separated day before swap)
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0025-1.jpg

Cali Tort: $15 per frag
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0016-1.jpg

Green Mili: $10 per frag (one available)
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0042-3.jpg

Cherry bomb colony: $10 (pending)
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0040-1.jpg

Red Lava chalice frags: $25 and up (HUGE frags)
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0032.jpg

Red Dragon frags: $75 per frag (WYSIWYG)(Frag on right sold)
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0015.jpg

RSC Rainbow chalice: $ 150 for 2 eye frag (WYSIWYG)
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/ScottcRRT/DSC_0007.jpg

All pics were taken under 250 watt MH with 20K bulb unless otherwise noted.

[jstan]

Awesome zoas Scott, really diggin the rhinos and the Archangels :hypnotized:.

I'll also be bringing 2 Zoa packs with me $130each Both packs have the same Zoas in them, I'll try and get wysiwyg pics of the packs together.
3 polyps Speckled Reds
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/Rs%20Swap/100_6768.jpg
3-4 polyps unsure of name(was told Fire and Ice but i dont think so, still real nice)
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/Rs%20Swap/100_6780.jpg
3-4 polyps Nuclear Greens
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/Rs%20Swap/100_6782.jpg
6 polyps Fruit Loops
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/Rs%20Swap/100_6779.jpg
2 polyps Chong Bongs
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/Rs%20Swap/100_6828.jpg


Tyree Flower Petal Monti
Attached and growing beautifully on 1"x1" frag tiles $20each frag
nice purple rim, and beautiful bright blue polyps.
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/Rs%20Swap/100_6761.jpg
Tyree Neon Green Toadstool's
Attached and growing on 1"x1" frag tiles $15each frag
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/Rs%20Swap/100_6809.jpg
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/Rs%20Swap/100_6815.jpg

Everlasting Gobstoppers mini colony 18+ polyps $75
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/Rs%20Swap/100_6823.jpg
Everlasting Gobstoppers 2polyp frag $10 (only have one)

Some other zoas, unsure of names.
$10each frag
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/Rs%20Swap/100_6772.jpg
$15each frag
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/Rs%20Swap/100_6765.jpg

And if anyone wants some Mohawk palys let me know I only have a few or so just laying around.....slowly trying to take over....
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/Rs%20Swap/100_6801.jpg
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/jasonstan3/Rs%20Swap/100_6797.jpg

I'll also have some extra frags of the same ones in the frag pack for anyone interested.
See everyone there.

[ScottCRRT]

So since I have seen no updates whatsoever, I am wondering if this is still taking place. Any word on this anyone?

[dlhirst]

Hrmm... probably gonna have to pay that a visit. Liquor and livestock, my two favorite things...

[that Reef Guy]

Will anybody be bringing the following to this swap?

Green Bird's Nest
Acans
Favia
Poker Star Montipora
Rainbow Montipora
Tubbs Blue Zoanthids
Emeralds on Fire Zoanthids
Kedd's Reds Zoanthids
Ricordia Mushrooms
Green Galaxea
Clams

[carlitofish]

from the looks of it, we are going to have one heck of a swap. we are getting tons of calls in the store for information. please buy a beverage and a dog from the bar to support the use of his building!!! thanks everyone! Also I will raffle of a tank at the swap. it is tank only 24x24x24. it is a real sweet shape. good luck!!!

[larryandlaura]

Cool cube for the raffle!

[FlynnFish]

Hey Everyone!
This swap is sure to have good turn outs!
Lots of prizes are in store also!
We are having a few raffles going on in the store so be sure to sop by and check it out.
first we have the 60 gallon cube tank up for raffle on Saturday and we will also be raffling off a few other prizes such as corals and gift certificates! Come in to visit the store and receive 1 free raffle ticket and for every $10 you spend in the store you receive another raffle ticket, so if you spend $100 in the store you will have 11 raffle tickets to put towards any prize you wish.
Drinks and food will also be available for purchase next door at Fat Catz bar and grill, please try to purchase something to help say thank you to Jim for letting us hold this event at his bar. I am unsure of the activities going on a the bar, the pool tables and dart boards might be open to public as well but don't quote me on that! ;)

We will have several tables available for people to set up displays but please bring your own extension cords. You are also welcome to bring your corals and such in bags and styrofoam boxes.

we had stock show up yesterday and more stock to show up today.

If you have a questions please feel free to call the store and any of us will be glad to answer your questions.

thanks /Shanny

[ebushrow]

Bump for night before the swap...everybody fragging?

[that Reef Guy]

I'm going.

I saw very nice stuff posted.

Plus I have not been to this Reef store so I am looking forward to that too.

[Tom Toro]

If I can talk the wife into going, I'll be there. I'll order a beer while I'm there. Hope there's a craft beer or two on tap.

[jimsflies]

I'm planning to be there today as well.... anyone need a CR tee shirt? :)

[Sir Patrick]

I wish I could have been there.......

How was it?

[carlitofish]

it was a real nice turn out. the tables did very well. plenty of people buying. we needed more sellers I think. I know for a fact everyone who sold want another and so does the bar...

[bigbill]

Great turn out i agree 100% need more sellers
ty sgain carl for the great deal on the pair of dispar anthas they eat right away male is one of the brigjtest i have seen

[Sun357]

Sorry I missed it but i'm beyond broke now. Getting married this fall so had no cash to buy anything. =(

~Fred

[carlitofish]

Everyone who came had table space and electricity. there was food and beverage. the vendors just about all sold everything they had and walked away with major bank and smiles to feed their reefing habits for the next while. whats to organize really? I did very well too and so did everyone who took something home, or just came to socialize. someone won a fish tank, another won an ultimate fish tank book and another won an auto top off. best of all, it was free to all who came! So, Chort55, are you volunteering to organize the next free swap, or shall I? The place is large enough for other stores and sponsors to come as well. As always, all are welcome to the next one.

FRED, COME IN AND ILL GIVE YOU A FRAG AS A WEDDING PRESENT.

[ScottCRRT]

Had a great time yesterday at the swap. For those that weren't there, there were probably like 7 or 8 of us selling. Not many I understand, but, we had some awesome pieces for sale. Everything from high-end to commons. If I had to guessI would say there were approximately 60-70 people who came through (correct me if I'm wrong folks). The good thing was that there was plenty of time to spend shooting the breeze with everyone. Got to meet all kinds of great reefers, and make some great new connections. Thanks again to Carl for putting this together. For those who didn't make it, or didn't think it would be worth it, I guarantee you won't want to miss the next one. I don't care how extensive your collection is, you would have found something to make your mouth water. Looking forward to the next one. I will be there for sure!!

[Sir Patrick]

Sounds like a great time. Maybe next time it can be on a sunday? I have always got plenty to sell.

[jstan]

As one of the those guys selling zoas, it was a great time, met some great people. Although for those who were basing attendance on thread activity. Most of the "activity" was people calling the store( yea people still call in person instead of post for the world to see)or responding on another local forum.
And the other factor weighing in, at least to me was that most of everyone(at least 60%) I talked to there were not a captive reef member or had never heard of this site( well had to start spreading the good word, glad Jim had CR flyers). They either saw the store flyer or heard about it on that other forum. The funny thing is ALOT of members are from from around here warren, royal oak, troy, clawson ect ect... But wouldn't consider going because it wasn't organized or only a "couple of guys selling zoas" posted pics( yea that comment actually offended me, don't know why but it just scrapes me the wrong way). Chris maybe next time you and Jim or Paulo( hope I spelled that right may want volunteer some time to the next event I'm sure Carl wouldn't mind the extra help. Jim great seeing you there as well, didn't know you had t-shirts with you, that's two swaps I've missed getting one grrrr. Carl thank you again for having the event.

And about the bar I only have three things to say that should make anyone want to go,
DEEP FRIED HOTDOGS!!!!!, mmmmmmmm.
Hope to see more people at the next event.

[jimsflies]

I agree it was a nice event and it was nice seeing everyone there. I picked up a few nice frags and from what I understand the sellers that were there did very well.

[that Reef Guy]

It was a nice event. I Only saw 4 Vendors though. Did the others leave early?

[thepanfish]

It was a nice event. I Only saw 4 Vendors though. Did the others leave early?
I believe there were 8 at one point but 2 left early on.

[that Reef Guy]

How early did they leave?

I was only about an hour late.