What did you bring home form the expo?

[larryandlaura]

Just wondering what everyone brought home. Here's my list with pictures soon to follow.

Tropicorium rock anemone
Utter chaos
Pink Galaxy
Rainbow torch
JF thrill seeker favia
TBG exact science favia
God of wars
Pink lemonade acro
Blue stag
Peppermint shrimp

[Sir Patrick]

Dude....I scored this year. Prices were AWESOME!!!

Pics to follow soon.

[Tankster]

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[Tankster]

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[eefan]

I picked up so much coral today, it's ridiculous. I'd love to post up pics, but my camera skills are terrible. I will say thank you Cherry Corals, Classy Corals, and Caviar Corals for all the great pieces!

[rfgonzo]

I picked up 22 different frags, I got a couple red dragons, A bunch of different acans, of bunches of Zoa's, some montapora and a cali tort. Very good swap!!!!

[ZoomBlue54]

Last year was my first Lansing Expo. This year had more color and options. Prices were better than I expected! Ofcourse there is still the "rarest" $60/polyp. I took home a few choice finds. I got want I wanted out of it.

RBTA- about 4 inches in diameter for $45. I was stoked to get that!!
Blue Hornets
Red Hornets
A bright yellow zoanthid
yellow ricordia
Blood Shrimp for $16!!! WHAT!!!

I won some pellet food from the raffle. I can't believe I won something! I can't wait for next years already!

[ksfulk]

I scored quite a few frags and a large acro colony. It was great to listen to Bill from A&M (@AM Aquatics) in the morning and I got to see a lot of my favorite vendors and "internet friends" from the reefing community! A HUGE Thank you to Jim (@jimsflies), MMMC and GRMAS for putting on this event - by far one of the best swaps Ive been to in a long time.

Now for some eye candy:

Check out the bonus acro crab nestled in the bottom!
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h297/starsf1226/RainbowColony_zps91c7cbbe.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/starsf1226/media/RainbowColony_zps91c7cbbe.jpg.html)

Watermelon Chalice from Andy at The Blue Glow (@schminksbro)
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h297/starsf1226/Watermelonchalice_zpsc35c83eb.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/starsf1226/media/Watermelonchalice_zpsc35c83eb.jpg.html)

Orange Echinata
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h297/starsf1226/echinata_zpsf1ee0dc6.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/starsf1226/media/echinata_zpsf1ee0dc6.jpg.html)

Some nice sticks from Jakem (@jakem)
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h297/starsf1226/20150222_185323_zpsfd5f34e0.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/starsf1226/media/20150222_185323_zpsfd5f34e0.jpg.html)

And my Cherry Corals Needle in a Haystack (@cherrycorals)
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h297/starsf1226/CCNeedleinaHaystack_zps5dd4ce76.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/starsf1226/media/CCNeedleinaHaystack_zps5dd4ce76.jpg.html)

Theres several more nice pieces I snagged a few that were still closed up last night when the lights went out. Again, fantastic swap - cant wait until the A2Swap!

[panathinaikos55]

I won some pellet food from the raffle. I can't believe I won something! I can't wait for next years already!

I was commenting to my wife on the way there that I wouldn't enter the raffle because I have never won anything in a raffle. Since we arrived just before the drawing I decided to toss in a few tickets, and ended up winning the LED light!

So that means I get to set up another tank!

Great time at the swap again this year, thanks for everyone who organized and participated.

Bob

[Motor city]

Motor City coral's,
We would like to thank Jim and his team for everything to make this event happen, its is a large undertaking, Also Every one that made it to the show we enjoyed meeting the new faces and talking with everyone. Thank you every one who purchased from us if you have any questions shoot me an email. Motorcitycorals@gmail.com, The winners of our gift Cards were notified last night, Paul Schwarzenberg, Jeffery Miller, Eric Mendel. Congratulations guy's.
Thanks Joel And Frank

[skuttduck]

It was hard for me to get out and look at all the stuff, as I was working the front door and there were over 500 people that showed up.

I did get a derasa clam, a red sea fan, and an urchin.

[Sir Patrick]

Pics- Dipped, acclimating and all happy-

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/sirpatrick1/new%2050%20g/50G/IMG_1145_zpse1050eda.jpg

[Poseidon]

I brought home a coral I had been looking for from Cherry Corals, a really sweet Acan, also Cherry corals, a Palmers Blue Milli from Jakem, a metallic red shroom from Seph, 3 Firefish, some bulkheads and strainers from Dirk, and an empty wallet. :p

[Ravenstone]

I bought a 3 acan, 4 zoas, and 1 favia. The zoas I got are goblin's fire, rastas, fruit loops, and a pink polyp. I think my favorite is a favia I found. Here is a pic of it.

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[jimsflies]

That favia is nice!

[that Reef Guy]

I bought a 3 acan, 4 zoas, and 1 favia. The zoas I got are goblin's fire, rastas, fruit loops, and a pink polyp. I think my favorite is a favia I found. Here is a pic of it.

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Nice Favia!

Does it have a name so I can try to find one for myself?

[Ravenstone]

Nice Favia!

Does it have a name so I can try to find one for myself?

Not that I am aware of. I asked the guy selling it about it and all I was told was that it was a Favia.

[that Reef Guy]

Not that I am aware of. I asked the guy selling it about it and all I was told was that it was a Favia.

Who sold it to you

Maybe he will be at the Ann Arbor Swap next month and I can get one for myself

[Ravenstone]

If I recall correctly, it was FX Charity Corals.

[jimsflies]

I believe you are right...the frag plug is heart shaped and FX Charity had a lot of heart shaped plugs. I haven't seen him sign up for Ann Arbor yet.

[that Reef Guy]

I believe you are right...the frag plug is heart shaped and FX Charity had a lot of heart shaped plugs. I haven't seen him sign up for Ann Arbor yet.

Your right Jim,

I need to be more observant. LOL

I am too blinded by the beauty of the coral to notice the plug that its on.

Jason told me he wasn't going to make Ann Arbor because its his daughters first birthday.

[BlackGrandPrix]

Hey guys,

The favia is a prism favia. No special name just a great colored favia. Im glad its your fav.

I might be at AA. Daughters birthday is the 28th soooooooo gotta see how the wife feels about it. lol

[jimsflies]

I brought home the star of the show.... check it out:

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/orange-star1_zpsjuixtx8g.jpg

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/orange-star2_zpsk8zwauen.jpg

I call him Patrick.

[that Reef Guy]

Hey guys,

The favia is a prism favia. No special name just a great colored favia. Im glad its your fav.

I might be at AA. Daughters birthday is the 28th soooooooo gotta see how the wife feels about it. lol

Hopefully you make it but if not we understand.

I wish your daughter a very happy birthday.

If you do come please bring one of those Favia for me.

[that Reef Guy]

I brought home the star of the show.... check it out:

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/orange-star1_zpsjuixtx8g.jpg

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/orange-star2_zpsk8zwauen.jpg

That is a cool starfish.

I have never seen one like that.

What kind is it?

[jimsflies]

Not sure. It was a impulsive purchase. I got it from LaBo's Aquatics. I also got that bubbly shroom from him too.

[MizTanks]

Hope it's reef safe! Sure is beautiful :)

[Tankster]

Not sure. It was a impulsive purchase. I got it from LaBo's Aquatics. I also got that bubbly shroom from him too.
The shroom that the star is going to eat?

[Ravenstone]

That is a really nice looking star Jim. Hopefully he doesn't give you any problems.

[rfgonzo]

I've never seen a starfish like that either, makes me think it's definitely not reef safe. Let us know how it does and if it eats any coral.

[larryandlaura]

Sweet starfish you picked up.