PROP Auction March 6th

[BLUESMAN]

FYI......PROP will hold another auction this coming Saturday, March 6th, at 2pm. We will host it the normal place(Round Table Pizza @ Ray/Rural). The auction should be over by 4pm...let's hope!
Please all sellers post your items here with pics, if possible. I would also like to ask those sellers to also PM me with your items and opening bid(if any). Remember first to post, first to sell.
If anyone has a special request, please post those items here. Someone local probably has what you are looking for.
I hope to see many past reefers and new people too!
Blue

[Desertrat]

Looking for caulerpa and green star polyps

[polymorphus]

More MX_SPS FRAGS!!!

[mx_tang]

I'll bring a few SPS to auction off, no problem.

[CrystalAZ]

I'll be bringing frags of the acropora that recently RTNd to the auction as well. They are all doing well and their poylps are extending. I've had no further acro death.

Crystal

[Jfishdr]

Looking for Ricordia, xenia, mushrooms and leathers.

TIA

Reed

[finding nemo]

Looking for a nubibranch for a tank that is full of looong brown hair algae. Also some pretty shrimp, Cleaner preferably. Also 1/4 to 1 pound of brine shrimp eggs..
I also now have a 5 gallon that has been set up for my baby sea horses that is now empty that I would love to get a sexy shrimp or any really pretty or unusual shrimp to put in it.

[polymorphus]

Looking for scarlet hermits...

[Fliger]

I won't be bringing anything to auction, but the SPS frags (microthalmus) I offered are all doing fine. I will bring them on Saturday. On the couple that I kept and mounted, a few tips are already starting to turn powder blue again - and these guys went thru some serious stress.

BTW if anyone is looking for an SPS with some seriously cool growth patterns - I got a Robusta and it's really cool. Looks like Medusa's head.

[Aaron]

I could use some hermits and small snails

[BLUESMAN]

Fliger, The robusta is on my list of " Igottagetthata"! What color is yours?
Blue

[Fliger]

It is red/blue/purple. Hard to tell just yet, I'm sure it will brown up a little bit - but it looks as good as this pic for now. This pic doesn't really do justice to the swirly patterns of the branches, plus the tips are actually more purple in real life.

http://www.reefermadness.us/RMD02200051.htm

BTW this was a replacement for the Microthalmus that RTN'd in the last shipping fiasco, the same one I'm giving the frags away from. I kept 2 for myself, I want to put one under 250W 13k DE, and one under 400W 20K to see how they grow. It was super beautiful in the pic off the website.

Sometimes you can get them in the clearance section of reefermadness.us for really good prices. Under Hand Picked.

[AZDesertRat]

I'm looking for a toadstool leather, frogspawn, hammer and maybe a colt. Softies seem to be doing well in my 100G.

[finding nemo]

I will be bringing 2 one half cups of sand full of bristle worms. Smiley face rock not included, lol, <P>See picture below.<P><img src=http://www.kandjenterprises.net/saltwater/bristleworms.JPG>

[dmorel]

I'll have a few nice SPS frags available for auction...

Probably some a. saramentosa, real purple digi, two different a. millepora, a. cerealis, maybe some cap and could be a thing or two additional.
I'll try and take some pics and post before the auction, if not I'll bring pics to the auction so you can see what you are getting.

-dm

[dmorel]

Oh,
and if anyone has some seriatopa hystrix (pink birdsnest) I would be interested in a frag of that. I am only interested in the hot pink, sharp tipped variety... You can see some in this picture (http://morelweb.com/v2.0/The90images/the90009.htm) on my website.

-dm

[dmorel]

hehe, I just noticed you can see it my avatar too :)

[mojodeli]

I've got some if you want to come and get it. I'll trade you a nice frag for a frag of something. let me know.

[Fliger]

We need to do a frag swap. I really prefer trading stuff and there is some pretty nice SPS now. Anyone?

[mojodeli]

Yeah, I'm not into the auction things. I understand the goodness behind it but I would rather gain karma than $$. We really should take this idea to another thread.

[Daniel62]

Sorry no pics but here is what I will be bringing.

1 good size frag aboue 3" monti cap. green with purple/pink rim.

1 dark blue recordia and maybe 1 green with purple rim

2 frag fuzzy acro cream colored with silvery/green tips and polpys

2 bags with good bristle worm, small snails, baby brittle stars, astrea stars, and some bugs.

1 kenya frag attached about 1 1/2"

A couple different colors of zoo's frags/polpy, pink, orange, red/maroon,green/yellow

and some Xenia elongata that is indestuctable

1 pocillopora frag it is mostly brown in my tank but I gave a frag to a friend and his is turning a nice green I run 65k's and he runs 10 and 13k's

also a colt frag thought I do not know if it will be attached

I would be willing to trade any of these things for some nice blue zoos. Or red and orange Monti Caps or other cool colored caps

This will be my first time there, so could someone please give me an exact address so I can run of some map blast directions

Thanks and look forward to meet everyone.
Daniel

[AZDesertRat]

Round Table Pizza:

9920 South Rural Road
#105
Tempe Arizona, 85284
(480) 961-9988

[joeyf]

I will be there again, I was at the last auction on Feb 7th, I only bought some mushrooms, and macros, but I want to buy more this time. I'm looking for a cleaner shrimp, zoos, rics, and basically any colorful softy, cause I need stuff for my bare tank.
And If anyones intersted, I have a couple green/brown sinularia frags that I'm trying to mount that I can bring, they open to about 3/4"-1".

[BLUESMAN]

Blue will be bringing macro algae(3 types),live sand(worms and featherdusters), snails, hermits, black serpant starfish, emerald crab, nudibranch, hairy mushrooms, button polyps, green star polyps, tan finger polyps, cabbage frags, xenia frags, large polyp lime zoanthids, torch frag, 6" flower anemone, pencial urchant, and a female Tomato clownfish(only if someone has a home, I don't wish to stress her by returning her home, also a good home).
Blue

[joeyf]

The auction is still at 2 PM Sat right?

[BLUESMAN]

Yes, The PROP auction is at 2pm Saturday, March 6th.
Blue

[Sp0ngeb0b]

I've got nothing to contrinute... yet

But I'd LOVE to see plants... lots and lots of plant life up for auction :D

[BLUESMAN]

There's no need to have stuff for sale.....there's always more buyers than sellers!
Blue

[Sp0ngeb0b]

Too bad its not the other way around!:fun4:

[joeyf]

Ooh, another thing I'd like to see there is a BTA, I've been told by a few people that a BTA would be fine under my lighting (110w PCs) and my tank is 14 months old and stable. I will soon be adding more lighting too, so If its not happy it will be by end of april.

[BLUESMAN]

This is off topic but.....110w of pc lightinging is NOT enough for a BTA.....I will be bringing a Flower anemone that would be happy with your lighting.
Blue

[Discus_breeder]

Bluesman I am interested in the Clownfish and I also am looking for some Live Rock if anyone is moving there around to make way for theirs frags

[joeyf]

What color is your flower anemone? I am looking for something to host my ocellaris clowns thats why I wanted a BTA.

[polymorphus]

Just use frogspawns :-P :rollface:
http://www.gerardrodriguez.com/photos/reeftank/DSCN4628.jpg

[joeyf]

I want frogspawn too, I was supposed to be getting some from a friend, but he hasn't been able to send it due to cold temps where he is. I would like to se some frogspawn at the auction tho.

[muzzelfuzz]

hey blue if ya dont find antone that can take the clown i will give her a go, i have 1 tomato that is small so if i get her maybe i can get them to pair up.......... have a nice home for her she can host in the same anemone as the other..........

[Discus_breeder]

Bluesman I would like the clown but I see muzzelfuzz has another one that he would like to pair her off with so I would rather see that happen. But if no one takes her at the auction I will be there to take her. I have a nice 55 for her.
George

[BLUESMAN]

I will bring her to the PROP auction, I'll let you both decide who wants her. The Flower anemone is typical brown/orange colored, rather large and not a "normal" clown hoster. However I have had good luck with Saddleback(polymus) clowns hosting in them. The flower anemones do not require such strong lighting as a Bubble Tipped anemone or a Frogspawn. Clowns have been known to host in odder corals, i.e. xenia, toadstool, bubble corals, torches and hammers.
Blue

[BLUESMAN]

So far we have these sellers; mx-tang, Bluesman, dmorel, finding nemo and Daniel62. Remember sellers you get 75% of your sales!! That's usually pays for half of what you buy! LOL
Blue

[SeaShel]

Since I've never been to your auction before, could you please give me a little advance info?

Is it run like an ordinary auction with bidding? If there a buyer's premium? Is there a fee to bid? Is cash an acceptable payment method? Do we bring our own containers to carry things home in? Do I have to be a member of any club?

Thanks for your willingness to explain the system to a newbie.

[finding nemo]

Hi Seashel,
welcome to RC, I will be happy to answer some of your questions.
It is like an ordinary auction. There is a wana be auctioneer. lol. We just put our hands up if we want to bid on an item.
There is no fee to bid. Just bid away. Cash only, no checks
There is no buyers premium. Not sure exatly what that is, maybe I am wrong?
No you dont have to be a member of the club, come one come all.
Most things auctioned are allready in zip lock bags, but it would be a good idea to bring a cooler incase you buy some things. That way its easy to carry it all home.

[BLUESMAN]

Thanks "nemo" for clearing that up. It's a informal auction where most of us are drinking beer and enjoying the hobby. You are sure to have a good time. Bringing a cooler is a good idea..because almost everyone buys something here! No worry it's not like "E-bay"..items go very cheap.
Blue

[AZDesertRat]

An most important bring lots of cash! I guarantee you will go home with twice what you intended to buy as the prices and the quality cannot be beat! Just ask me I know firsthand. I am now supporting 4 reef tanks and 2 community tanks with another 4 setting in my garage right now! There are some very good aquarists here in the Valley dedicated to their livestock and some of us have been lucky enough to purchase a few frags of their prized specimens.

[polymorphus]

I will be bringing some of the following:

Some of this guy...
http://www.gerardrodriguez.com/photos/reeftank/DSCN4465.jpg

Some of this guy in bags of 10...
http://www.gerardrodriguez.com/photos/reeftank/DSCN3589.JPG

Some of this guy...
http://www.gerardrodriguez.com/photos/reeftank/DSCN4069.jpg

Some of this guy BLUESMAN has a frag of this guy too they are kinda wierd i.e. they have funky colors and polyps when fully extended...
http://www.gerardrodriguez.com/photos/reeftank/DSCN4010.jpg

Some of this guy...
http://www.gerardrodriguez.com/photos/reeftank/DSCN.jpg

Phew ok thats all for now...

[SeaShel]

Thanks for the welcome and great information. I look forward to meeting the group this weekend.

[BLUESMAN]

FYI........Auction starts at 2pm and last until it is over. It looks like we will have well over 100 items for sale. Come on out and have a good time and collect some reef stuff!
Blue

[BLUESMAN]

I want to thank everyone for attending this month's auction. It was a bit crazy and disorganized, we started a new registration and bidding/lot program, that will be smoother next month. We will post more information on auction rules and selling policy soon. I, myself, was late to the auction because of the insane I-10 freeway..I do apologize for starting late. Please remember that we are still new at this auction program and are trying hard to make as smooth as possible, there will be bumbs on the way!

Thanks for all who came! Maybe we do need a larger room!
Blue

[joeyf]

I had a good time, I like what I ended up with.

I got some button pulyps, I beleive from bluesman, they're the greenish ones, a piece of cabbage leather, and some lime green zoos.

I do have one question, on the cabbage leather, not sure who brought it, but does it open up more than how they were at the auction, or is that the actual size, and how fast does it grow, cause it is cool looking.

I also have a suggestion about the auction, the bidding process will go smoother if ONE of multiple items are auctioned off at a time. It will take a little longer, but it is less confusing, and that way the sellers will possibly get closer to what they wanted to get for their items.

[BLUESMAN]

The cabbage frag is about 1/4 of it's size . It does grow very quickly. I would either glue it to a lo-med flow, lo-med light area. I cut very large pieces.
Blue

[Aaron]

Blues...
I have a few thoughts that might make things run smoother and go quicker:

1) Assign "permenant" bidding numbers.

2) Assign "permenant" seller numbers.

3) Online seller sheet. Since the seller will have an assigned & permenant number, this will allow the sellers to add/remove items from the list at will. This could be a web page. I've designed things like this before. Not too difficult.

-- Using 1 & 2 makes it so you will not need to hand out numbers (and keep track) each time?

to keep it fair... just randomize the order in which each seller gets to sell his/her items. if they are not at the location (at the meeting) when it is thier "turn" they get dropped to the end of the seller's list for that day.



just some thoughts

Aaron

[SeaShel]

I enjoyed the auction. It was nice to meet some local people in this hobby.

[finding nemo]

I totally agree about keeping the assigned #.s saves having to reissue them next time. And you will have a permanant record of each persons by that way. Just keep them by #.
I also like the idea of randomizing the sellers.
Also, if some things that were going to brought cant be, to mention that sooner.
I would also like to see everything set out for inspection before the auction with a # on the bag/box so that anyone intereset knows what it is when it comes up.
Trying to hear the auctioneer over allot of talking is very difficult.
Also, if anyone wants to talk about non auction things during the auction. They need to go to the other room.
Allot of talking in the background sure does hurt the auction.
JMO

[Aaron]

jmo... good suggestions!

[BLUESMAN]

We will be improving the auctions in the future. I like the "same bidder #'s" every time. We will have to rethink the "lot/seller #". It does make sense to have the same bidder # as the lot/seller #. But I think that it would only be fair to have the people who post first given the opportunity to have their items sold first. But I am flexible on that. The issue with displaying all the items is a little harder, as most of the items are live and must be kept as cool/warm as possible. Here's a idea...if everyone could take a overall picture of their tank write the item numbers on that pic for all to see?? Of course feel free to take individual pictures of each item. I think we might acually have to start these auctions either at 3pm, so we have a hour preview/sign up or have the preview at 1pm.....that's sounds very early. I am also going to state that check outs of sold items be done either at the half time break or at the end, even I get overwhelmed!! Keep the ideas coming......I'm always willing to listen!
Blue

[Discus_breeder]

I just wanted to say I had a good time and meet some interesting people. Blue The Tomato Clown is doing fine and has taking a spot in the tank for herself. I agree on too much background noise to hear what was for sale. Having the same number for everyone is a great idea and would save you alot of time in that respect. The room was a little small and the AC needed to be turned on earlier. Paying for items at the breaks is also a good idea because I needed to leave to get that Clown out of the little bag. Next time I will bering some spare saltwater.
Thanks again for the good time
George

[BLUESMAN]

Yes, We have(yes me too!) have a big issue with leaking bags. I had to go to Wal-Greens at the last minute to get those Zip-Locks! I will be improving the bag issue by next auction! Glad to hear the Tomato is doing well.
Blue

[Discus_breeder]

Blue if you need a few bags to tie you over let me know. Since I ship Discus and Angelfish all over the U.S I have Water-Tight Plastic Bags that I order from Mid States Plastics
http://www.midstateplastics.com/mspwt01.html