Reefapalooza This weekend!!!

[BanZI29]

I went yesterday and it was bomdiggidy!! I put up some pix if you wanna take a look Make sure you go by the R2R booth too!!!

Who's here at Reef a Palooza?????

Come to the booth and get some free shwag!!!

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Lokipsl]

Getting stuff ready right now, will be shoving off soon. See you all there

If you have time, stop by the WWC superstore.

 

[Lokipsl]

Haven’t seen to much more on this. Am I the only one who’s excited???? Be there Sunday!

I will be there for the 2pm block

 

[Staghorn]

Just left going to get some lunch. Really cool show there was a little bit of everything there for all ranges of the hobby. I have a ticket for the afternoon as well but I dropped a lot of cash in the first half and I am kind of rethinking going back. I will post some pictures when I get the stuff back in the tank

 

[IKD]

Just left going to get some lunch. Really cool show there was a little bit of everything there for all ranges of the hobby. I have a ticket for the afternoon as well but I dropped a lot of cash in the first half and I am kind of rethinking going back. I will post some pictures when I get the stuff back in the tank

I was there yesterday and really liked it! I did see some prices that were quite a bit higher than typical ($700 for small OG Bounce, $1-3K for scoly’s), but it was the first day so maybe today they’ll drop to move product.

 

[Staghorn]

There was a vendor there from St. Pete. AJ aquariums with really good prices on sps. Also Hobe sound corals had a 7/100 deal. Some of the bigger vendors prices were very high. There was allot of sps I wanted to get my hands on but it’s hard for me to shell out that much for a frag.

 

[learjet3]

Having been before in the past, this years show seemed to be lacking on the vendor side. Plenty of frags for sale, but very few manufacturers that are usually present. Still, a great show that cost me a small fortune and filled my frag racks up.

 

[IKD]

Did anyone see the GHL ION Director demonstration?

 

[Staghorn]

Just dipped and put in a frag rack. I will update the pictures once they get acustomed to the water

 

[robbyg]

Did anyone see the GHL ION Director demonstration?

Kind of odd that no one is saying anything. One member @BanZI29 posted a picture of most of the GHL booth but I dont see the Ion Director in the shot.

 

[xionggotstyle]

Kind of odd that no one is saying anything. One member @BanZI29 posted a picture of most of the GHL booth but I dont see the Ion Director in the shot.

The ION director was there. They explained how it works and what not. But like others have said. There was a lot of manufactuers that didnt show. BRS, Marine Depot, Red Sea, Coral Vue, Ecotech was not there. Such a let down because when they show up that is the time to pick their brain and ask questions or issues that you have with their products. Hopefully, Aquashella Orlando will be better. But that has a lot of Freshwater stuff too. So we will see. Oh wells.

 

[xionggotstyle]

Just Had to Post this as well! Thanks R2R! You guys Rock! My Sister in Law won the Raffle that R2R threw!

 

[xionggotstyle]

Winner winner chicken dinner!

 

[Billldg]

Winner winner chicken dinner!

We are glad they won. They were Kinda GEEKING OUT when they won, LOL!!!;Woot;Woot;Woot

 

[Staghorn]

I saw the GHL booth but am not familiar with there products so I didn’t stop. The Neptune booth was always packed. I really wanted to ask them if there’s any plans for a tds meter in the works but didn’t get around to it. Their display was nice.

 

[BaysEndReef]

I went all three days! Had an amazing time! Bought lots of things that were on my list. Few things that weren't. The vendors present were amazing! Made lots of new friends and saw a lot of people who I haven't in a while. It was definitely a nice show to mark the beginning of most big shows opening back up. Looking forward to Aquashella next month and maybe RAP-NY. I will post pics later when I get them all together.

 

[nezw0001]

My hubby and I went and had a great time. We helped Dirk with his booth on Sat and I picked up a bunch of great stuff. Big hassle with TSA trying to get home. I'm glad I planned for the possibility of having to check my purchases as there was no way we were getting on board with them as a carry on. Everything made it home just fine. Can't wait to go to my next big show.

 

[GuppyHJD]

Just send me pictures! I've never been. Hoping to get to Aquashella next month... I have no idea what to expect.
Blew way too much on the WWC live sale today though. LOL

I am sorry...I didn't see this sooner. I did not take any photos. I was surprised the vendors that were not at the event - BRS, Red Sea, Waterbox, CoralVue, Reef Octopus, Salifert, EcoTech, and so many more. There were no fish sales to speak of. I bought a few corals. Alot of the vendors did not have items priced so you had to keep asking. I had one give me a price, when I went back the price went UP. I didn't reminded him, I simply walked away. WWC was one that did not have their items priced.
The overall event was smaller than I was hoping. I did find some local coral breeders - one in Bradenton and one in Gulfport.

 

[GuppyHJD]

Y’all come by and see us!

thank you for the towel and glasses

 

[CMMorgan]

I am sorry...I didn't see this sooner. I did not take any photos. I was surprised the vendors that were not at the event - BRS, Red Sea, Waterbox, CoralVue, Reef Octopus, Salifert, EcoTech, and so many more. There were no fish sales to speak of. I bought a few corals. Alot of the vendors did not have items priced so you had to keep asking. I had one give me a price, when I went back the price went UP. I didn't reminded him, I simply walked away. WWC was one that did not have their items priced.
The overall event was smaller than I was hoping. I did find some local coral breeders - one in Bradenton and one in Gulfport.

Glad that you had fun anyway! Your feedback is really valuable!! THANK YOU for the update.