July 17, 2011 Meeting

[greg0385]

spread like wildfire if im not mistaken

 

[SmyrnaReefer]

we could do it like a dirty santa

 

[pickupman66]

Xenia can be good. I had it all over the back wall of my old tank and finally tamed it. that said, I did tell the Mrs that it will not be going into this 180.

 

[NeedBiggerTank]

LOL Jay - Dirty Santa? We always called it a white elephant swap - and "played" with christmas presents that one wouldn't even re-gift. Everyone draws a number - #1 picks a gift (coral), #2 can take what #1 has (and #1 has to pick a new coral) or pick a coral themselves, #3 can pick #1 or #2s coral or pick a new one, and so on... or that may not be what Jay was talking about. That would be fun!

 

[gmoney243]

Haha +1 jay would b funny

 

[NeedBiggerTank]

I forgot to mention that the corals would have to be in brown bags - in other words, like gifts, they would have to be wrapped up, so you have no idea what you are picking. No body opens up their goodies until everyone has a "gift". But there are many variations - one is where everyone gets a numbered package. Everyone opens theirs up - then #1 can keep theirs or trade with anyone else (and you can't say "no")... then #2 same thing - keep or trade... all the way to the last person.

 

[undercontrolj]

I like the dirty Santa idea. I would say we might want to separate SPS and softies so that people that don't want SPS don't end up with something they don't/can't keep. Just a thought.

 

[mapn4reef]

What's bad about xenia? I've been wanting it. I like the white wavy look of it. Tell me what will talk me out of it! Oh, and same with GSP. I have some. What's it doing that I don't want it to do?

Did you not see this thread? https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/mtrc-trading-selling-forum/63875-fs-corals-live-rock-fish.html
BTW, I'll give you as much as you want for FREE, but might not be worth the gas. GSP doesn't grow near as fast.

 

[poolkeeper1]

What's bad about xenia? I've been wanting it. I like the white wavy look of it. Tell me what will talk me out of it! Oh, and same with GSP. I have some. What's it doing that I don't want it to do?

Zenia and GSP are both envasive corals that spread and will kill any other coral they come up against, Either by stinging or just smothering them. Both grow very fast and can take over a tank in no time in the right conditions, I never said there was anything wrong with them just most people do not want these in their tanks if they keep SPS as they can kill very exspensive corals in no time flat. JMO
Bill

 

[angrycubano]

Yeah what about the newbies that don't have corals to frag. I can bring some free corals frags for the newbies to trade or keep for themselves.

Also was thinking on fraging one of my strip chalice to raffle off to help cover the food cost. What the borad think about that. Lmk know so I can frag it and give it time to heal.

This eye will be fraged

Me likey this idea. All I have is a bunch of algae if anyone is interested? LOL

 

[TinaFoster]

Did you not see this thread? https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/mtrc-trading-selling-forum/63875-fs-corals-live-rock-fish.html
BTW, I'll give you as much as you want for FREE, but might not be worth the gas. GSP doesn't grow near as fast.

Yes I did and by the time I got a chance to read it the entire contents were pending. This time of year is brutal for what I do for a living--I miss a lot of what goes by me! But now you're scaring me. So what's a coral that might have the same properties(white, soft looking) but isn't so much of a hog for tank space? If there is one. Thanks for filling me in, guys!

 

[islander84]

I have to agree...not saying any coral is crap.....but all I have are acros and chalices and if I bring a handful of decent stuff and get drawn last I might end up with a not so fair selection to choose from......of course however if I have plenty of a certain item and I feel generous that day I might just trade for something I really don't want so someone else can enjoy ;)

i dont think thats a fair way to swap... sorry :( frank speeking from here out... dont be offended... just consider...

if someone brings in a bunch of "crap" and they get drawn first... they score... if someone brings in a bunch of "top shelf" and get drawn last... they get screwed...

so... i think just treat it like baseball cards... bring what you want... and trade with whoever you want... if you dont like the trade.. turn it down...

this allows at least the chance for those to barter... 2 point of sale equals 1 decent piece.. etc...etc...etc...

then again... maybe im just overthinking it..

(like im going to have anything to trade anyway ;)

 

[Dowtish]

Well it goes without saying we all have our own opinions on what we like and dont like. But, some folks dont have the right equipment, filter,sump,lighting etc. to hold sps, so there are plenty of other corals that are acceptable (non invasive) like, toadstools, palys, zoas, leathers, mushrooms etc. And some of us newbs or those with less $ like the xenia and GSP, only because we know we can keep it alive. My point is, it would be cool if all these were available, but that is not likely. I have won some awesome frags, since joining the club, but they are all sps, and everyday, I look into my tank with a slight feeling of, "god, I hope they make it", being that my tank is only 5 months old. So coming up with a truly fair and balanced trade/swap for everyone is going to be hard to accomplish. But hey, I plan on having fun regardless....

 

[coralkiller]

Brown bags labeled "SPS" "LPS" "ZOA" "SHROOM" so on and so fourth...would probably work

 

[islander84]

This sounds like a good idea!....guess I shoulda finished reading thread...:)

How about this (a combo of both):

• Everyone that is bringing frags to trade must donate one frag to a central table - put everyone that brought frags name in a pot - draw the names, one at a time, go to the table and select a coral, next person drawn goes, and so on
• The rest of the frags you bring, you trade one-on-one with other members

Just a thought.

 

[p woodard]

Do we have a date set or is it in the works

 

[Dowtish]

We dont have a date set, and no one has chimed in on how this swap/trade/dirty santa is gonna go down.

 

[poolkeeper1]

We dont have a date set, and no one has chimed in on how this swap/trade/dirty santa is gonna go down.

I will be seeing Zef today and will discuss all these things with him today, Stay Tuned!
Thanks
Bill

 

[poolkeeper1]

A tentative date will be Sunday the 17th of July and the format for the frag swapping will be posted by Zef as it's his meeting!
More to follow
Thanks Bill

 

[Zef004]

July meeting will be
Sunday July 17,2011
3:30pm-7:00pm at
mallards family restaurant
3803 Dickerson pike
Nashville tn 37207

So far I like the dirty Santa frag exchange may be fun doing it this way. What you guy/girls thing. Let's hear your input on this. Plus if you like you can bring what every you want to sell or trade. But this is for club members only so give some deal to your fellow club members.

If your not a club member you may join us for our lil swap but you must signe up for membership and pay your dues of $20. to join. There will be food and drinks

There will be no tank setup. Everyone just brings there frags in bags or cup with a lid.

More info coming.
Thanks Zef