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Frag swap Questions ???

jacuzzi

jacuzzi

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I read through the info on the swap and will be attending for the first time and had a few questions. First there is no lighting I heard so the corals will not be open but will they stay warm enough to do ok? Also what do people do for dipping? I plan on dipping every coral I get as always just wondered what others do when they get frags from these swaps to be safe. Also do most people bring large coolers to store the frags they take? And how many people are expected? reading about it it should be awesome!
 
Check out the Propagation Tips and Tricks forum stickies on dipping:

http://www.bareefers.org/home/node/9425
http://www.bareefers.org/home/node/2531
 
jacuzzi said:
I read through the info on the swap and will be attending for the first time and had a few questions.
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I was a first-timer last year it was eye opening.

jacuzzi said:
First there is no lighting I heard so the corals will not be open but will they stay warm enough to do ok?
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Yes they'll be fine. And you'll see some open for sure.

jacuzzi said:
Also what do people do for dipping? I plan on dipping every coral I get as always just wondered what others do when they get frags from these swaps to be safe.
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BAR will have povidone at the swap for free, many use off-the shelf products such as revive, coralRX, tropic marine pro coral cure, H202 etc.. No excuse not to dip. Those earlier two links are a gold mine of info.

jacuzzi said:
Also do most people bring large coolers to store the frags they take?
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Do it and you'll look like a pro. Bring a beat up cooler and you'll blend in.

jacuzzi said:
And how many people are expected?
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Enough so you'll pass out when you look at the fully populated frag tables before kickoff
 
Several people will bring a small blue light to help them see fluorescence in the closed up corals. Anyone have one of these, and recommend where to get them?

The coral will get cool on the tables for hours. Not sure if additional heat will be in the room this year. I have not heard of anyone using heat packs in their insulated cartons.

Anyone know how people who do not know much about coral can get help when they pick? Can they ask those monitoring, or would it be best to buddy up with one person who is not picking that round?
 
yardartist said:
Several people will bring a small blue light to help them see fluorescence in the closed up corals. Anyone have one of these, and recommend where to get them?
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Got it at OSH. It's a 5 LED blue flashlight. $10 if I remember correctly. See me before the swap Richard and you can borrow mine for the day.

-Gregory
 
yardartist said:
Anyone know how people who do not know much about coral can get help when they pick? Can they ask those monitoring, or would it be best to buddy up with one person who is not picking that round?
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Best idea is probably to ask a monitor. If you are not sure if a coral is right for your tank, please ask. Buddying up can also be a good idea as time in the picking area is pretty limited. i will probably wander around the area after the first coupld of rounds. I am participating but probably won't take much of anything. I am sure there will be others.

Maybe a good plan would be to have some more experienced people that are willing to help designated with something like a red dot on their name tag. That way lesser experienced peopel would feel less hesitant to go up to a random stranger.
 
+1 on the monitors, they are there to help, not to enforce people breaking rules or anything (although we do dream of the day we get to tazer someone who decides they'll take a few more seconds in the picking area) :D

As mentioned there is a time limit in the picking area, however I absolutely would suggest talking with a monitor prior to your picking, or even before picking starts all together often they can point you in a particular direction as far as corals to maybe avoid, invasive, etc. There should be an announcement before everything starts letting people know who the monitors are. I very often stay away from the center part of the picking area (unless people rearrange), basically not get in anyone's way but also so those outside the picking area can flag me down and ask questions if needed.
 
yardartist said:
Several people will bring a small blue light to help them see fluorescence in the closed up corals. Anyone have one of these, and recommend where to get them?
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I use this light. Works great and cheap. I had others borrow it from me when their picking round was up. :)
 
BAR has some flashlights as well, they'll be available to use at the swap, I cannot guarantee you'll be able to use one 100% of the time during picking though.
 
patchin said:
he's looking for a blue light special, though.
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Ohh, the flashing ones. Maybe we should put those at the ends of the tables to denote a great deal. (are we divulging too much in regards to how old we are?)
 
tuberider said:
patchin said:
he's looking for a blue light special, though.
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Ohh, the flashing ones. Maybe we should put those at the ends of the tables to denote a great deal. (are we divulging too much in regards to how old we are?)
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Come on now. I'm much older than you. :) Give me credit
 
Thanks Gregory. I plan to pick one up from OSH given your recommendation. Maybe Vic could use yours?

Thanks Bryan and Mike for clearing up how to find help making coral selections. The name tag ID sounds good. How about a separate monitor badge so everyone can see them clearly? Thanks also for clearing up what the monitors do and don't do. I thought they kept people from holding several tubs at a time while they made a selection.

If you will be looking for help please ask for it when you hand your coral over. Those people can help you connect with the monitors and or one person to give advice as you pick. I am bringing, 'Corals, A Quick Reference Guide' for everyone to use for the day as well.
 
In the past we had hats for the monitors to wear. Makes finding them easier then trying to find a name badge in a crowd of people.
 
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