Starved Rock Saltwater Expo & Frag Swap (Utica, Illinois) - May 19, 2018

[that Reef Guy]

Everybody is invited to the Starved Rock Saltwater Expo & Frag Swap (Utica, Illinois) Sponsored by the IVRC (Illinois Valley Reef Club)


Date

Saturday, May 19

Time

12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM

Location

Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort
2643 IL Route 178
Utica, IL 61373

For More Info Please Click the Links Below.

https://www.facebook.com/events/509174832797987/?active_tab=discussion


Tell All Your Reefing Friends About It

Don't Forget to Request the Day off Work if you Work Weekends.

 

[that Reef Guy]

If you have Never Been to a Frag Swap Before Check out this Video from a previous swap to get an idea of all the fun that you will have

Vendors from around the country come to sell coral (much of which are the amazing brightly colored corals that you see online).

It is also a great way to meet old friends and make new friends that are in the hobby.

You will find the hottest Zoanthids, Acros, Acans, Chalices, Mushrooms, etc. all at great prices!

 

[that Reef Guy]

Here is the "Facebook Event Page" for the Swap.

https://www.facebook.com/events/509174832797987/?active_tab=discussion

Click "Going" Under the Big Picture with the Vendor Map and Scenic Backdrop at the Top of the Page to Let Everyone Know You Plan on Attending

You will also Receive Updates and Reminders about the Swap if you Click "Going"

Invite all Your Reefing Friends Too so they Can Join In on This Awesome Frag Swap

 

[that Reef Guy]

EVERYONE Please Remember to Mark "Going" or "Interested" on the Starved Rock Saltwater Expo & Frag Swap Facebook Event Page.

It will help us get a good idea of how many people we should expect to come to the Frag Swap so we can plan accordingly.

Also, Please "Share" the Event on Your Facebook Page or any Reefing Facebook Groups that you are in as it will Help Get the Word Out about this Awesome Frag Swap.

Lastly, Please "Invite" any Reefing Friends that you have on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/events/509174832797987/?active_tab=discussion

Click on the Facebook Link Above for More Info.

 

[that Reef Guy]

This Frag Swap is Going to Be Awesome !!!!

I Can't Wait

 

[that Reef Guy]

A Few Frag Swap Tips for Both Newbies and Veterans


1. Don't Forget Cash. Some Vendors will Take Credit Cards, but Others are Cash Only (Even if a Vendor Accepts Credit Card They Will Prefer Cash Because They Will Not Have to Pay Credit Card Fees).

2. Bring a Small Portable Cooler to Store the Corals that you Bought In.

3. Doors Open at 12:00 Noon and the Swap Ends at 4:00 PM

4. Be Aware of How Much Time You Take Talking to a Vendor if what Your Discussing Doesn't Involve Buying Something. Vendors are Very Helpful and Knowledgeable and Most Will Try to Help You, but Please be Conscious of the Fact that Vendors are There to Sell and Not to Explain How to Rid Your Tank of Nuisance Algae (For Example).

 

[that Reef Guy]

The Starved Rock Saltwater Expo & Frag Swap (Utica, Illinois) is just 8 Weeks Away !!!!!!!!

Mark Your Calendars

Saturday, May 19

 

[that Reef Guy]

The Starved Rock Saltwater Expo & Frag Swap (Utica, Illinois) is just 7 Weeks Away !!!!!!!!

Mark Your Calendars

Saturday, May 19

 

[that Reef Guy]

Vendor Map

 

[that Reef Guy]

VENDOR LIST

Aquaforest
Aquarium Obsessions
AZNnutty Saltwater Connections (Frost)
Blue Line Coral
Cherry Corals
CJ's Corals
Coral Reef Supply
Coral Savers
Dirk's Dry Goods
Fragcreation
Just Pretty Coral
Kraken Bay Reef Aquatics
Mermaids' Cove
Midwest Aquaculture
Midwest Frags
Phantom Reefing
RC Studios
Reef Deep Aquatics
Rod's Food
Sho Tank Aquariums
STL Saltwater Critters
Sunset Corals
Tball
The Zoanthid Garden

 

[that Reef Guy]

The Starved Rock Saltwater Expo & Frag Swap (Utica, Illinois) is just 6 Weeks Away !!!!!!!!

Mark Your Calendars

Saturday, May 19

 

[that Reef Guy]

The Starved Rock Saltwater Expo & Frag Swap (Utica, Illinois) is just 5 Weeks Away !!!!!!!!

Mark Your Calendars

Saturday, May 19

 

[that Reef Guy]

The Starved Rock Saltwater Expo & Frag Swap (Utica, Illinois) is just 4 Weeks Away !!!!!!!!

Don't Forget to Request the Day Off if you Work Weekends

Saturday, May 19

 

[that Reef Guy]

The Starved Rock Saltwater Expo & Frag Swap (Utica, Illinois) is just 3 Weeks Away !!!!!!!!

Don't Forget to Request the Day Off if you Work Weekends

Saturday, May 19

 

[that Reef Guy]

 

[that Reef Guy]

The Starved Rock Saltwater Expo & Frag Swap (Utica, Illinois) is less than 1 Week Away !!!!!!!!

Invite all of Your Reefing Friends

Saturday, May 19

 

[that Reef Guy]

The Starved Rock Saltwater Expo & Frag Swap (Utica, Illinois) is just 4 Days Away !!!!!!!!

Invite all of Your Reefing Friends

Saturday, May 19

 

[that Reef Guy]

Great News !!!!!!!!

The World Famous Cherry Corals is Coming to the Swap to Sell Their Amazing Corals !!!!!!!!

 

[that Reef Guy]

Had a Great Time at the Starved Rock Saltwater Expo & Frag Swap !!!!

Big Thanks to Billy, Chad, and Everyone Else in the Illinois Valley Reef Club (IVRC) that Helped Out.

Can't Wait for It Again Next Year

 

[that Reef Guy]

Wow !!!!!!!!

What Can I say

You guys did an AMAZING job.

That was a Huge turnout for ANY Swap let Alone a First Time Swap

Grizzly Jack's was an Amazing Place to Have it at.

It Reminded me of the Wilderness Lodge Resort at Disney World.

An Amazing place to take your Family on Vacation as well as a Frag Swap

Too Bad the Water Park was Closed but It will be Open and all BRAND NEW for the Next Starved Rock Show Next Year