2014 Michigan Coral Expo and Swap HUGE Raffle

[jimsflies]

As the February, 2014 date for the Mid-Michigan Coral Expo and Swap nears, the raffle prizes are starting to arrive! See the raffle items below and their descriptions. We have some very unique and expensive items that will be raffled.

Here are links for additional information on the swap and what reefers will be bringing: SWAP INFORMATION (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/reefing-events/michigans-largest-coral-swap-feb-16-2014-lansing-michigan-02-16-2014-a-30010/) and WHAT REEFERS ARE BRINGING TO THE SWAP (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/reefing-events/what-you-bringing-michigan-coral-expo-swap-2-16-14-a-30911/)

Note that you MUST be present to win as prizes will NOT be mailed or delivered.

Raffle tickets are sold in bundles 10 for $10 or $20 for 25.

This year there will be an early raffle as well as the main raffle. This will give everyone a chance to participate. We are also doing the coral raffle differently...the premier coral colonies will have their own buckets so you'll be able to stuff the bucket of just the corals you want. Coral frags will still be handled the way we have in the past where the first drawn will have the first choice, until all the corals are drawn.


Lets start off with our awesome aussie acans provided by Detroit Coral Farm (http://www.detroitcoralfarms.com):

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/raffle-acan_zps7cc0bad2.jpg

Subscribe to this hash tag to get notifications of swap updates: #mces (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=mces)

[dputt88]

what if we want to spend more on tickets???

[jimsflies]

what if we want to spend more on tickets???

Of course you can purchase more to increase your odds of winning. :)

If there is enough interest, I'll talk to the guys about a super saver deal...

[jimsflies]

Here's another awesome coral that will be in the raffle. An aussie bleeding apple scoly. This one glows!

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/bleeding-apple-scoly_zps1801a434.jpg

[MizTanks]

Can't wait for my upgrade. Haven't bought a new coral in over a year. Something like that Scoly has my name on it!!

[jimsflies]

Here's a couple more....

Nice Pink Tipped Hammer Colony

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/pink-tipped-hammer_zps04d2178f.jpg


Sweet Orange Tipped Elegance
http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/orange-tipped-elegance-coral_zps3c8479ec.jpg

[Coral Frenzy]

Due to unforseen circumstances Coral Frenzy will not be at the swap. I really wanted to be there but family circumstances are preventing us from doing it. Family always comes first.

We are still going to be providing 200 samples of each of our products, including the new 0.5 mm Reef Pellet that isn't even released yet. So, that is 600 samples that will be given out at the Expo. That doesn't include the jars that will be included in the raffle!

Cheers,

Ken

[Dmmz]

Sorry to hear you will not be coming but yes family first. Will have to meet you at the next one

[Coral Frenzy]

Sorry to hear you will not be coming but yes family first. Will have to meet you at the next one

The family thing is a happy thing so it isn't bad news. I definitely can't wait until the next event. I am hoping there will be something in the summer. I am definitely a warm weather person. :)

[dputt88]

Of course you can purchase more to increase your odds of winning. :)

If there is enough interest, I'll talk to the guys about a super saver deal...

a super saver deal, now thats what i was looking for!!! that scoly is insane!!!!!!

[jimsflies]

A couple more raffle teasers for you guys....the photos of these two don't do them justice. They would glow in anyone's tank...true show pieces!

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/pink-green-rim-chalice_zpsb08874ed.jpg

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/orange-brain_zpse061137d.jpg

[jimsflies]

Good news... we've added an additional ticket purchase category. $100 gets you 150 tickets!

[Sir Patrick]

lets see some drygoods!!! I am looking forward to the raffle this year!!!

[CalmSeasQuest]

Good news... we've added an additional ticket purchase category. $100 gets you 150 tickets!
Now you're talking :big_grin:

[jimsflies]

We're going to raffle off some money this year too!

Be sure to get your 50/50 tickets! These will be a separate ticket from the coral and drygoods raffle.

[Coral Frenzy]

We're going to raffle off some money this year too!

Be sure to get your 50/50 tickets! These will be a separate ticket from the coral and drygoods raffle.

Money is always nice :)

[buk]

any more teasers? it's been a few days and sure could use some eye candy to help me through the day

[jimsflies]

Oh yeah... let me see what I can come up with!

[jimsflies]

We've got some of these coming:

FROM REEF NUTRITION (http://reefnutrition.com/):
Three bottles of each of the following great products!!
-Phyto-Feast: Phyto-Feast is a blend of the most important marine microalgae, those chosen by universities and hatcheries for their superior nutritional value: Pavlova, Isochrysis, Thalassiosira, Tetraselmis and Nannochloropsis.
-Roti-Feast: For superior color, vitality and growth-rates Roti-Feast is a highly nutritious plankton feed perfect for hardcorals, larval fish, and other reef carnivores that feed on small zooplankton
-Arcti-Pods: Arcti-Pods are large, nutrition-packed planktonic copepods (3000 microns) harvested fresh from artic waters. In the ocean, copepods form the basis for much of the marine food chain.
-Tigger-Pods: Tigger-Pods are attractive large red copepods, Tigriopus califoricus. They swim upwards with a stimulating, jerky swimming motion which is attractive to both fish and people. Finicky fish love them!
-Macro Feast: Macro-Feast - Gracilaria pacifica is simply the best live feed for all of your herbivorous fishes. Hard to feed Tangs, Moorish Idols and Angels, simply love this algae, and its presence will help the feeding response of most other finicky fish as well.
-Fuzzy Phytes: Fuzzy-Phytes are live red macroalgae with very fine filamentous branches. Their nutritional value is similar to other red algae.
-Oyster Feast: Reef Nutrition's Oyster-Feast is a mix of both oyster eggs and ovarian tissue (1-200 microns) for feeding SPS,LPS corals, and other invertebrates.
-Mysis Feast: Mysis-Feast is refrigerated, concentrated freshwater shrimp harvested by Piscine Energetics from pristine cold lakes fed by mountain glaciers. Mysis feed on phytoplankton and have a balanced nutritional profile high in Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/beakerbob/Temp%20Stuff/Reefnutrition.jpg

[jimsflies]

And from one of our biggest supporters Inland Hobby, we have one of these in the raffle:

INLAND HOBBY DFS-100 REEFKEEPER SAW (http://www.inlandhobby.com/ReefKeeper_Fragging_Saw_p/91060.htm)

As seen in Reef Hobbyist Magazine (http://www.reefhobbyistmagazine.com/archives/vol_3/issue11/pages/10.htm)! Coral fragging has just gotten easier with the ReefKeeper saw. It is made to meet the specific needs of Reef Aquarists:

- Reduced Heat Transfer Yields More Viable Frags: Heat is the enemy when cutting corals; it destroys tissue and seriously affects viability, especially with sensitive species like chalice corals. The DFS-100 ReefKeeper Saw employs a continuously cooled narrow diamond blade to dramatically reduce heat transfer to the delicate tissue when cutting. Less heat means more viable frags can become healthy colonies to swap or sell.

- Clearance to Handle Larger Specimens: Saw through materials as tall as 3 1/2" - something you can't do with cut-ff wheels, tile saws, or any other band saw. So go ahead, tackle that Tubastrea or Favites or any large specimen with confidence.

- Narrow Cutting Path: Rotary tools and tile saws plow a wide swath through your valuable stock. The narrow diamond blade of the DFS-100 ReefKeeper Saw is removing the least possible amount of material as it cuts, resulting in less waste - up to three times less!

http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/fzj64.e693x/v/vspfiles/photos/91060-2.jpg?1359034426

[buk]

wow...this is always by far the best raffle of all the swaps in ohio and michigan but i think you guys really outdid yourself this year.

[jimsflies]

Thanks! This is only the tip of the iceberg!

Speaking of ice... BooyahsReef is donating a pair of his awesome black ice/snowflake clownfish

Booyah's Website (http://booyahsreef.com/)

http://booyahsreef.com/images/clowns.jpg

[dputt88]

can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[that Reef Guy]

Nice prizes

[jimsflies]

Here's another nice one! Donated by Kessil, an A150w LED lamp.

http://www.kessil.com/images/aquarium/product/product_ad_004.jpg

Kessil A150W Special Blend LED Aquarium Light Information
Using the latest Dense Matrix LED technology, Kessil is drastically transforming the way LED lighting is used in the aquarium industry. Featuring an intense, point-source LED aquarium light, Kessil`s specially designed optics focus and direct light both efficiently and effectively. Not only do these long-lasting LED aquarium lights save energy, they eliminate excess heat that is characteristic of traditional broadband sources.

The Kessil A150W Special Blend, available in three variations, is a compact, versatile and radiant choice in aquarium LED lighting. The advanced thermal design of Kessil LED lights prevents them from heating up your tank and also ensures they’ll shine brightly for years to come. Kessil light is densely packed and features a high-power LED array that creates the beautiful shimmery effect of without the excessive heat and power consumption. Highlight the kaleidoscope of colors in your coral reef with Kessil LED reef lighting.

[Dmmz]

I will have to empty out my vehicle to have room for all the stuff I win and buy on Sunday :)
Thanks for all the work you are doing For the swap and raffle

[that Reef Guy]

Here's another nice one! Donated by Kessil, an A150w LED lamp.

http://www.kessil.com/images/aquarium/product/product_ad_004.jpg

Kessil A150W Special Blend LED Aquarium Light Information
Using the latest Dense Matrix LED technology, Kessil is drastically transforming the way LED lighting is used in the aquarium industry. Featuring an intense, point-source LED aquarium light, Kessil`s specially designed optics focus and direct light both efficiently and effectively. Not only do these long-lasting LED aquarium lights save energy, they eliminate excess heat that is characteristic of traditional broadband sources.

The Kessil A150W Special Blend, available in three variations, is a compact, versatile and radiant choice in aquarium LED lighting. The advanced thermal design of Kessil LED lights prevents them from heating up your tank and also ensures they’ll shine brightly for years to come. Kessil light is densely packed and features a high-power LED array that creates the beautiful shimmery effect of without the excessive heat and power consumption. Highlight the kaleidoscope of colors in your coral reef with Kessil LED reef lighting.

Sweet I love Kessil.

Which version are they donating the 10K, 15K, or 20K?

[jimsflies]

A few more things we will have....

A & M Aquatics donated

A Solana pendant light:
http://www.fishbrains.net/images/solana/azoo.jpg


A Polario Pump (22ML) Turbine Dual Action Pump
http://www.f3images.com/IMD/250/TA3813/Taam-Rio-Polario-Turbine-22ML-Dual-Action-Programmable-Aqua-Pump-Powerhead-98.jpg


and the book "The Most Beautiful Reef Aquariums of the World"
http://home.online.no/~ajnilsen/BOOKS/Beautiful-aquariums.jpg

[jimsflies]

Air, Water & Ice donated a RO/DI filter:

http://www.airwaterice.com/media/img/theh2oguru/-/typnext_gen/a_typhoon.jpg

[jimsflies]

Aqua Ultraviolet donated a nice UV Sterilizer:

http://www.aquaultraviolet.com/sites/default/files/products/IMG-25-Watt-White-2-V4-2.jpg

[dputt88]

cant wait, ill be heading out in a few hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jimsflies]

ReefBrite (http://www.reefbrite.com/reefbrite-tech-led/) is also donating one of their LED lights!

http://www.reefbrite.com/images/1.jpg