Next frag swap?

[goofball310]

The name says it all.... Anyone know when it is?

[Project Reef]

Good question.

[SurferStevo]

Project Reef - did you ever re-send those emails to me? The ones that came back?
Steve

[Project Reef]

What the heck were we talking about again? Resend em bro, I don't remember anymore.

[turtlespd]

Another Frag swap? dang you guys are pretty crazy about frags eh. I dont know if i got frags to give or sell but ill attend for the heck of it. WHos house? I think its alittle too soon, people need to grow things out or obtain new species..wasnt the last about 3 months ago..oh well

[Eric Boerner]

We talked about doing them every quarter or so. I think late March/Early April would be a great time to have another Frag Swap. Larry said his place probably would not be available for another swap too soon. We had discussed doing a swap somewhere in Rancho or Onatario. Maybe a Denny's someplace.

My backyard will be ready for a BBQ swap in Late Summer, if people are willing to drive to the desert. I should have most of my outdoor projects done by then. So you can count me in for a place to go for the Summer swap. 106 degrees of summer fun, hurrah. ;)

[dadevil23335]

Now, i'm curious when the next frag will be, i wasn't being careful moving things around in my tank and broke off a piece of my green monti....so more frags availble right now. I'll probably trade a few in and save some for whenever the frags gonna happen.

[Wilafur]

ohhh frag swap. if my tank is up and running by april, i am willing to host the swap at my new apt.

also, the house gets free frags right? :) :)

[turtlespd]

Wilbur,

I hope your apt can handle all those people..ills ee you there..ill donate a Tree coral!!! wow

[Project Reef]

lol @ tree coral

[cali_reef]

Wilbur,

I hope your new apartment is a bit bigger than the place you were in. :D

FYI. I think there were at least 25 people at Larry's last time.

[David P]

25, that was it? Seemed like a lot more...

[turtlespd]

I will offer to have the frag swap at my house...im sure it can accomidate 25 peeps..eveyone must also be ready to do some heavy lifting...1000lbs to be exact...:D

[Pineapple House]

Originally posted by cali_reef


FYI. I think there were at least 25 people at Larry's last time.
More like 50 ;)

Graham =)

[goofball310]

Seen the question brewing in the other thread.....

[Wilafur]

well, my place will be a tad small for 25 people unless you don't mind spilling out onto the balcony area and the bedrooms. :)

i think dave wants it at his pad in encino......

[o2manyfish]

Hey all,

I offered my place up a bit ago. I have a big yard, but better yet I now have an operational frag system outdoors.

Thanks to some local MASLAC and Valley reefers, we had a frag and beer get together last night and I now have an assortment of frags started.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/18153Frag-Sys-Apr-03---4.jpg

This is a picture of the first tank. If the weather permits this weekend I will have an identical tank / sump setup as this running this weekend.

I have plenty of room to float/store/hold frags in warm water. My yard will accommodate up to 100 people, and the house will hold a number of people as well.


http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/18153Frag-Sys-Apr-03---2.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/18153Frag-Sys-Apr-03---1.jpg

If someone would like to pick a date, being that I am new to this hosting stuff, I am not sure what protocol is.

PS - Anyone interested in a foot long Naso Tang. I have had him for about 3 years, but I think he is going to need a new home.

[Project Reef]

How about June 1st.

[sberman]

i was one of the ones at daves last night it is a great set-up u can leave your frags in the system and bag them just before you leave
by the way dave the frags from last night are looking good so far
thanks scott

[dadevil23335]

Party at Dave's house!:celeb3: :celeb1:

[sberman]

the 1st is no good i have to work how about the 7th or the 8th would like to meet all these people on the board its hard for me to make the meetings i work nights
thans scott

[sberman]

dave what weekend is good for you

[BlAcK_PeRcUlA]

hmm i wanna come.. never been to one before. I only have xenia to bring but i am willing to pay my allowance if you will take cash:D

[Wilafur]

Originally posted by BlAcK_PeRcUlA
hmm i wanna come.. never been to one before. I only have xenia to bring but i am willing to pay my allowance if you will take cash:D

cash is always good! LOL. i will be bringing cash too.

on a side note, for those people that may have the red pods on your sps, please be so kind as the let us all know.

[Project Reef]

Originally posted by Emperator
cash is always good! LOL. i will be bringing cash too.

on a side note, for those people that may have the red pods on your sps, please be so kind as the let us all know.


Both of those points are worth repeating.

[o2manyfish]

Having never hosted a Frag Swap before I am not sure about a couple of things and was hoping someone with Swap experience could help? Since the date of Saturday April 26th was chosen be the masses....

What time of day are these usually done?

Do I need to provide anything ?

Bags, Water, Beverages ?


As the host am I allowed to request bright red and pink frags ?

What else do I need to know ?

Thanks,

Dave

[cali_reef]

Dave,

These are the things you should do as a frag swap party host:

1. Provide free beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
2. Free food, lots of variety. My favorite is the pizza you served the other night.
3. Give everyone who attends a frag from your prop tank. You have too many and we all like to see how they grow in our “indoor� tanks.

Oh, you should have plenty of bags, buckets, coolers, boxes, etc so we can come empty handed and go home with every thing you are giving us.

J/K…… :lol: :lol: :lol:

The last time we all brought food and drinks to Larry’s place, it was a huge potluck. Larry was also nice enough to serve burgers and hot dog. Thank you! Mr. “the barbecue guy�, who volunteer to man the grill.
Everyone who brought frags to trade did so with good pre-packaging, I do suggest have some extra bags and rubber bans on hand in case someone’s bag blows a leak. You will need a few on those long potable tables for people to put their boxes/cooler of frags, maybe you can “borrow� the ones they are bring over for this weekend’s party at your house?

Pierce

[cali_reef]

One more thing, You should get some name tags for people to put their real name and screen name on them selfs. This will make the swap a lot easier.

Pierce

[o2manyfish]

Pierce,

I new I could rely on you for helpful tips. I just picked up a 8" purple Monster, can I offer that to you for your guidance, experience and wisdom in frag hosting ?

Name tags, bags and table.... Okay easy things to work on.

Thanks

Dave

PS - Pierce the Purple Monster is from an Adult Wholesaler in Chatsworth..... LOL

[YellowG555]

I will try to make this, just to meet you people from around the LA area. I'm not going to go reef as of yet, but it will be interesting to talk to all of you!

[goofball310]

o2manyfish - If you don't have it already, I have a frag of a pink table if your interested.

Mark

[David P]

Dave, may I suggest you have plenty of towels and a mop handy. I remember quite a bit of spilled water at Larrys.

To newcomers, I would sugest an igloo type cooler/lunchbox to take home your frags.

Dave, again I post what may I bring?

[BlAcK_PeRcUlA]

anybody want some red sea xenia??? or do you all have enough. Thats all i have right now

[o2manyfish]

David P,

As of today I have over 650g of my system outside. So there shouldn't be much to worry about mopping out. I have my two prop tanks and their sumps out in the yard. The Prop tanks are 48x38x12 so they have lots of floating area for frags.

Per Pierce's suggestion I will also have a couple of tables setup.

Everything is going to be outside. Once a time is chosen, if it's going to be late, I have several spare halide systems. So I can set those up outside as well so their is adequate viewing for all the frags.

As for what you can bring.... I don't know, don't need a mop :)

If there are a handful of people that want to put together some food things, I have an outdoor BBQ as well.

Dave B

[David P]

ok how about a stack of burgers from Costco?

[Wilafur]

oh sounds like fun. i'll bring some food. maybe some galbi.

[David P]

Dare I ask...Galbi?

[Wilafur]

Originally posted by David P
Dare I ask...Galbi?

:)

korean bbq short ribs. damn good eating.

[BlAcK_PeRcUlA]

hmmmmmmmm. is everyone invited?

[o2manyfish]

David N,

Not to be confused by David P or myself Dave B.

Everyone is welcome to my home. Just no lite beer, and you have to be nice to the giant tortoises that live in the back yard.

Dave B

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/18153Torts-and-Frags.jpg

[Wilafur]

Originally posted by o2manyfish
David N,

Just no lite beer, and you have to be nice to the giant tortoises that live in the back yard.

Dave B



dave b, don't think bringing lite beer will be a problem for david n seeing he only 14. :)

ok, how many people are down for some k-bbq? can i swap good beer for frags? LOL.

[Eric Boerner]

Whats up with the two tortoises in that picture?

[o2manyfish]

Those aren't tortoises, those are security guards. They keep an eye on the frags to make sure my dogs don't play with them.

Who watches over your frag system :)

Dave B

[Wilafur]

Originally posted by o2manyfish
Who watches over your frag system :)

Dave B

by the looks of eric's avatar, i'd say his ninja kitties.

[BlAcK_PeRcUlA]

I can bring extra extra extra lite beer (soda):lol: