Reef-A-Palooza was Frag-tastic

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Reef-A-Palooza 2010 did not disappoint. There were new products to gawk at, great deals to be had on hardware and, of course, tons of coral frags for sale. In some areas people were 2 or 3 layers deep around a frag tank - this hobby is really taking off! Big thanks to SCMAS for pulling it off again this year. Here are some pictures from the show. More to come.

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    Reef-A-Palooza Web site:
    SCMAS Reef-A-Palooza

    Southern California Marine Aquarium Society:
    SCMAS
     
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  2. 2in10

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    Thanks for the pics
     
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  3. steve wright

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    Excellent report Matt
    not as good as being there, but at least if gives those that dont attend an opportunity to see what they miss out on

    who did you meet from the site there? members and sponsors

    Steve
     
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  4. jonjonwells

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    I see lovely seas of SPS everywhere..... Man I wish I could go to one of these.

    I must say, I really like that pendant in the last pic. It puts out a very "one of a kind" light.
     
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  5. WhiskyTango

    WhiskyTango Eyelash Blennie

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    Flo Essent. lol
     
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    great pics Matt! this looks awesome btw :)

    see any members reppin the new shirts!?
     
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    K3rack Peppermint Shrimp

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    Was an awesome show! Sorry I should've had pics myself but my girlfriend decided to not have the camera battery in her camera when we arrived.

    The fragging demonstration was pretty cool, especially when he started handing out chunks :)
     
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  8. reefmonkey

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    Looks like a great show! Thanks for sharing the pics.
     
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  9. Matt Rogers

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    No problem. It was a great show.
    I heard over 1900 people went to it on Friday!
    And over 1300 Saturday.
    Fantastic.




    I missed the 3reefers on Saturday but I heard that several stopped by Reef Empire's booth. I spoke with many sponsors. They are had good things to say about 3reef which was great to hear.



    More here:
    http://www.3reef.com/forums/3reef-radar/broadsided-ecoxotics-cannon-led-pendants-92877.html
    http://www.3reef.com/forums/3reef-radar/new-ecoxotic-cannon-led-covers-spread-95496.html

    No doubt. :) Those guys are seriously funny.

    Gonzo Frags and Reef Empire were sporting some. 8) I just mailed some more down that way today so maybe next year I'll see more. :)


    R.A.P. was a great show. Next time I'll drive again so I can bring home some of those frags easier.

    matt
     
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  10. WhiskyTango

    WhiskyTango Eyelash Blennie

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    Anyone know how a expo like this works.

    Are those tanks setup months in advance, permanent, or moved all the time for different events?

    Or just not even cycled since they don't contain fish and heavily chemically filtered??

    Those tanks are cycled, right?
     
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