Rap New York

Brewman1987 · Mar 13, 2017

Hey everyone with the show coming up soon just curious what everyone is hoping to find or pickup at the show. Wether it's some hot new coral or new gear for this year! So what's on your hot list?

Water Dog · Mar 13, 2017

When is it this year? Is it being held in the same place as last year?

Edit: Oh never mind, just saw the other thread in this forum. :D

Brewman1987 · Mar 13, 2017

This will be my first year going, so I'm really looking forward to checking it out.

Water Dog · Mar 13, 2017

Last year was my first time going. I went on the last day (Sunday). Best time to go IMO as a lot of vendors put on a fire sale and there are a lot of deals to be had on frags as everyone prepares to close up shop for the end of the show.

Met @revhtree and the wife too at the R2R booth and they were super nice. Had a bunch of freebies and held a really cool raffle too!

Sabellafella · Mar 13, 2017

Brewman1987 said:
This will be my first year going, so I'm really looking forward to checking it out.

Nice! Oh youll be so happy you went. Its one of the best swaps in the tristate

coral-boss · Mar 13, 2017

Can't wait for this show. Went last year both days and it was awesome .

Maritimer · Mar 14, 2017

Great show, this one ...

Lots of fun.

Lots to buy.

Lots to learn.

Meeting celebrities like @revhtree, Robert from Marine Depot, and Julian Sprung doesn't stink.

Staying as late as possible is both good and bad ... The good? Vendors who don't want to bring things home are ready to make deals. The bad? You're going to have a _lot_ of stuff to acclimate whenever you finally drag yourself into the house!

~Bruce

njtiger aquariums · Mar 14, 2017

Didn't make it last year but did make it the first year they held it in NY (really NJ). I had to break my tank down for person reason but thinking maybe I might swing by anyway.

thatsaltydogchris · Mar 14, 2017

I'd like to win a raffle

gcarroll · Mar 15, 2017

thatsaltydogchris said:
I'd like to win a raffle

I'll try my best to make this dream come true!

Payson · Mar 29, 2017

When and where is it held? I live in maine so it seems like these shows are always out of reach but newyork could very well be do-able for me!

Water Dog · Mar 29, 2017

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/here-we-go-reef-a-palooza-new-york-june-24-25-2017.257207/

Mr.Rocc · Apr 28, 2017

Quick question. Are the corals cheaper at these swaps?

Water Dog · Apr 28, 2017

It's all relative but there are definitely deals to be made. That's why late Sunday is a great time... though selections may be picked over, you could score pretty deep discounts on the last day as vendors close up shop.

njtiger aquariums · Apr 28, 2017

Tail2112 said:
Quick question. Are the corals cheaper at these swaps?

As stated it could depends on the vendor are coral. I know when I went to RAP I been on the hunt for a fire shrimp but everyone around me wanted $45 for one. I got one from RAP for $25. I didn't pick up any corals so I'm not sure about those.