Memphis Frag Swap
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, 10-01-2011 at 06:59 PM (3192 Views)
WTMRAC (West Tennessee Marine & Reef Aquarium Club) had their frag swap today. They rented a huge building at the Agri-Center, and it provided everyone with plenty of space to set up tanks. There were at least 15 individual tanks set up, some from hobbyists, some home-based businesses and a couple of store owners as well. There was plenty of livestock to pick from.
I spoke about Pests in the Aquarium, showing image after image of baddies we don't want as well as benign good guys that are often asked about on the various forums.
WTMRAC had a food station set up, providing BBQ, hot dogs, slaw, cookies, mini-cupcakes and beverages all at affordable costs. That way no-one had to leave. A handy ATM was on site to allow people get pull out some cash for those impulse purchases.
Simultaneously, there was a Gun Show nearby so a lot of curious people came in to see what all the excitement was about. And a horse show was also going on, too. The place was busy from 10am to 4pm, when the last raffle prize was awarded. I really liked the grand prize, which was a Cardiff AIO tank, stand and sexy light fixture: The perfect quarantine tank for my fish room. No, I didn't win.
I also did a quick 5 minute promo for DFW-MACNA, and then a 5 minute discussion for everyone to seriously consider QTing their new purchases and then dipping them prior to introducing them into their display tanks. I think every frag swap should have this mini-presentation.
At the end, I ended up purchasing two acros (one for me and one for my tank sitter), and 8 little Maxima clams. I'll bring those home in my luggage tomorrow. Tonight, they'll float in Jay's tank to keep their temperature stable.