First time going to Reef-A-Palooza

[reddevilant]

So for the first time ever I will be going to a reefing event! So I've been to comic cons before so I know to pack waters, snacks, chargers, extra bags, etc. I don't keep corals (more of a macro algae guy) but at just $25 why not check it out still. Any tips for a first timer?

 

[Reef-junky]

Have fun! Post some pictures.

 

[REEFTIDE]

We'll be doing a cool video for anyone that misses it :)

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Ty all. Plz share. Soon as masks drop.ill go to a.reef event!
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[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Bring me back something nice! Lol. Rainbow.color.prefered. lol!!!!
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[BeltedCoyote]

Be prepared for some amazing livestock. Talk to the people at the booths and the other hobbyists there. It’s literally a convention/trade show for people like you and I. Chances are you’ll learn something new at the least, and maybe make some new reefing friends

 

[CMMorgan]

Be prepared for some amazing livestock. Talk to the people at the booths and the other hobbyists there. It’s literally a convention/trade show for people like you and I. Chances are you’ll learn something new at the least, and maybe make some new reefing friends

OK - seriously .... that dog of yours though.....

 

[BeltedCoyote]

OK - seriously .... that dog of yours though.....

thanks! I have to agree he is unreasonably photogenic and adorable. So much for the vicious pit bull huh? Lol

 

[Tuffyyyyy]

Not sure what it's going to be like for this year, but I got there about an hour early last time and that seemed about right. The only thing that bothered me about that was Rico and others walking up and down and putting me in their streams several times. I know, it's a small thing and nobody was even looking at me, but I hated it.

I don't think I'd compare this to going to like MEGACON or something where you need a ton of snacks and stuff. You'll most likely be in and out in a few hours even if you go to a panel or two.

If you buy a coral, you can have a vendor hold them for you until you're ready to come back and grab it. Make sure you have a cooler to bring everything home in.

Other than that I don't think there's a whole lot to know, it's pretty simple.

 

[CMMorgan]

thanks! I have to agree he is unreasonably photogenic and adorable. So much for the vicious pit bull huh? Lol

He needs his own Insta .... then you can sell socks with his face on them to support your reefing habit.

 

[BeltedCoyote]

He needs his own Insta .... then you can sell socks with his face on them to support your reefing habit.

you might be on to something there...

Sorry for derailing OP!

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

thanks! I have to agree he is unreasonably photogenic and adorable. So much for the vicious pit bull huh? Lol

You rang!!!

I mean geerrrrrrrr!!!

 

[CMMorgan]

So sorry OP. What were we talking about again?

 

[zukihara]

Don't do the brown acid!

 

[CMMorgan]

Don't do the brown acid!

Diatoms?

 

[BeltedCoyote]

 

[Steven Garland]

I'll put it to you this way,its a blast. My wife isn't huge into the hobby and she had good time.

Its going to be warm in there,so bring some COLD waters.

 

[reddevilant]

Lol thanks for the info guys

P.S. I don’t mind more pups in this thread, I’ve got three of my own

 

[Staghorn]

First time for me too. I’ll be there Sunday.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Look at map and number in order of importance who want to see/visit most of all at show. Limit the time you spend with each vendor to 10-15 mins. If youve utilized your time and seen everyone you wanted to, you can always go back and revisit others.
Bring Cash- ATM fees are nuts and most everyone wants cash