houser
Past President
Our brethren from the valley sent this over last night and asked us to put this up. It has been edited from the original post to include the bonus round frag list link
Where: Van Buskirk Community Center
734 Houston Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
When: Saturday, April 28 12-4pm,
Registration: 12:00-12:45pm
Swapping: 1:00pm until we run out of corals
Cost: $5 entry fee* + 3 coral frags or $20 if buy-in if you don’t have corals to swap.*
* Entry fee helps cover the cost of renting the room, extra money made from entry fees goes toward buying more raffle prizes.
Why: Sharing the brightly colored stick, squishy, or poisonous things we all love to stare at.
Requirements:
To participate in the frag swap, all you will need is three different frags. Frags must be at minimum 1” for SPS, 2 polyps/heads/eyes per LPS, and 3-5 polyps minimum for zoas/palys. If you cannot supply 3 frags to participate, you may “buy-in” into the swap for $20. This is a great option for those in the hobby that are starting off to acquire some corals.
Example of participation: 1 Ponape Birdsnest, 1 Red Digi, 1 yellow zoa frag or $20.
To acquire a bonus round ticket(s) you will need to provide 3 bonus round eligible frags per 1 bonus round ticket. If you are not able to provide 3 bonus round eligible frags but still want to participate in the bonus round, you can generously bring in 10 common frags to acquire 1 bonus round ticket.
Example of 3 bonus round frags: 1 (2)polyp frag of MaryJane zoas, 1” frag of ORA Red Planet, and 1 (1)polyp frag of Rasta zoas.
Bonus Round Frags
A list can be found here
To keep things fair, only up to sets of doubles are accepted towards your bonus round ticket if you bring in 10 common frags. You may also bring 10 completely different frags if you wish.
Example of 10 for bonus: 2 Ponape Birdsnest, 2 Purple Monti Cap, 2 Red Digis, 2 Pink Birdsnest, and 1 yellow zoa frag, and 1 green zoa frag.
For corals that are considered bonus round eligible as well to submit corals that you may want to add to the list. If your coral is considered for the list we will give you the minimum frag standard in that thread.
Corals that are excluded from the swap entirely: Kenya Tree, Xenia, Purple Clove Polyps, Green or Yellow Star Polyps, Anthelia, brown button polyps. You may bring these items for freebies, but they will not work towards your entrance requirements. If you are questioning your corals please ask here to see if they qualify.
Please have all coral in individual water tight containers. Styrofoam or clear food containers and lids can be found at Smart and Final for like $5 for a sleeve of 50 cups and 100 lids. Styrofoam cups help insulate better but people open the lids to see what coral is inside which takes away from the insulating properties of the Styrofoam cups. Clear cups help people see what coral is inside without having to take off the lid but does not have the insulating properties. If you are using a Styrofoam cup, it is recommended that you print out a picture of the frag and tape it to the cup so that people aren’t tempted to take a look inside.
Label each cup with you name along with information that clearly identifies the coral, light requirements, hardiness, and flow. If you do not know the given name for a coral, a small description will work just as good. You can use tape and paper, mailing label stickers, but just please make it legible to read your writing. We would prefer you to have your labels printed if possible.
Example of what should be on a label: Green Acro with Blue Growth tips. Strong lighting (MH) and strong flow. Considered easy with proper SPS levels.
If you do not bring your frag in the appropriate container or labeled correctly, the club will have cups and labels available for 25 cents each.
Swapping:
Registration will open at 12:00pm and close about 12:45pm. Swapping will start estimated around 1:00pm. So don’t be late…
Each person that meets the requirements to participate in the swap will be issued a colored bracelet during check-in. The color and the picking order will be announced 15 minutes prior to picking (estimated 1:00pm). Please make sure to check-in and get your picking bracelet, this is your entrance into the swap area.
Picking order…Those that qualify for the bonus round will receive a ticket for each qualifying 3 bonus round frags, or 10 common frags during check-in. There is no limit on how many bonus round tickets you get, as long as you meet the requirements for the bonus round ticket.
Bonus Round participants will have 5 minutes to pick from the tables and redeem each bonus round ticket to a frag of their choice before the swap. Bonus round pickers will be notified when they are able to enter the swap area. 1 ticket per frag picked. So if you have 3 bonus round tickets, you get to pick 3 frags of your choice in the 5 minute slot.
After the bonus round 5 minutes are up, the general swap will then begin. Picking order will follow the standard up and back orientation (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10) then back (10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1) then back (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10) repeat until all frags are gone. Each group will have two minutes to pick their frags. This formation will continue until all frags are cleared from the tables.
No one will be allowed in the swapping area except swap volunteers. This keeps the curiosity going to what hidden treasurers there are and keeps it fair to those that may arrive closer to the 1:00pm deadline. Before the actual swap, all participants will have the option to do one “walk-by” when given the go ahead. This walk by is just a glimpse to see what is on the tables and no one is allowed to open containers and check frags. Just walk by and take mental note, that is it…you will have your chance to open the containers during your rounds.
I think that pretty much covers the rules and how the swap will go.
We will also have a raffle with some nice goodies towards the end of the swap, and will also be selling t-shirts and memberships. Please tell all your reefing buddies, and spread the word. This swap is open to anyone and everyone.
Jess @ Diablo Corals will be in the house to sell corals!! We’re working to get more vendors to sell corals at the swap.
If you would like to volunteer please PM me. We can always use the help.
Summary:
$5 entry fee + 3 frags to participate or $20 buy-in if you don’t have frags to swap.
3 bonus round frags or 10 common to participate and get in the bonus round.
Be there by 1:00pm at the latest.
Where: Van Buskirk Community Center
734 Houston Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
When: Saturday, April 28 12-4pm,
Registration: 12:00-12:45pm
Swapping: 1:00pm until we run out of corals
Cost: $5 entry fee* + 3 coral frags or $20 if buy-in if you don’t have corals to swap.*
* Entry fee helps cover the cost of renting the room, extra money made from entry fees goes toward buying more raffle prizes.
Why: Sharing the brightly colored stick, squishy, or poisonous things we all love to stare at.
Requirements:
To participate in the frag swap, all you will need is three different frags. Frags must be at minimum 1” for SPS, 2 polyps/heads/eyes per LPS, and 3-5 polyps minimum for zoas/palys. If you cannot supply 3 frags to participate, you may “buy-in” into the swap for $20. This is a great option for those in the hobby that are starting off to acquire some corals.
Example of participation: 1 Ponape Birdsnest, 1 Red Digi, 1 yellow zoa frag or $20.
To acquire a bonus round ticket(s) you will need to provide 3 bonus round eligible frags per 1 bonus round ticket. If you are not able to provide 3 bonus round eligible frags but still want to participate in the bonus round, you can generously bring in 10 common frags to acquire 1 bonus round ticket.
Example of 3 bonus round frags: 1 (2)polyp frag of MaryJane zoas, 1” frag of ORA Red Planet, and 1 (1)polyp frag of Rasta zoas.
Bonus Round Frags
A list can be found here
To keep things fair, only up to sets of doubles are accepted towards your bonus round ticket if you bring in 10 common frags. You may also bring 10 completely different frags if you wish.
Example of 10 for bonus: 2 Ponape Birdsnest, 2 Purple Monti Cap, 2 Red Digis, 2 Pink Birdsnest, and 1 yellow zoa frag, and 1 green zoa frag.
For corals that are considered bonus round eligible as well to submit corals that you may want to add to the list. If your coral is considered for the list we will give you the minimum frag standard in that thread.
Corals that are excluded from the swap entirely: Kenya Tree, Xenia, Purple Clove Polyps, Green or Yellow Star Polyps, Anthelia, brown button polyps. You may bring these items for freebies, but they will not work towards your entrance requirements. If you are questioning your corals please ask here to see if they qualify.
Please have all coral in individual water tight containers. Styrofoam or clear food containers and lids can be found at Smart and Final for like $5 for a sleeve of 50 cups and 100 lids. Styrofoam cups help insulate better but people open the lids to see what coral is inside which takes away from the insulating properties of the Styrofoam cups. Clear cups help people see what coral is inside without having to take off the lid but does not have the insulating properties. If you are using a Styrofoam cup, it is recommended that you print out a picture of the frag and tape it to the cup so that people aren’t tempted to take a look inside.
Label each cup with you name along with information that clearly identifies the coral, light requirements, hardiness, and flow. If you do not know the given name for a coral, a small description will work just as good. You can use tape and paper, mailing label stickers, but just please make it legible to read your writing. We would prefer you to have your labels printed if possible.
Example of what should be on a label: Green Acro with Blue Growth tips. Strong lighting (MH) and strong flow. Considered easy with proper SPS levels.
If you do not bring your frag in the appropriate container or labeled correctly, the club will have cups and labels available for 25 cents each.
Swapping:
Registration will open at 12:00pm and close about 12:45pm. Swapping will start estimated around 1:00pm. So don’t be late…
Each person that meets the requirements to participate in the swap will be issued a colored bracelet during check-in. The color and the picking order will be announced 15 minutes prior to picking (estimated 1:00pm). Please make sure to check-in and get your picking bracelet, this is your entrance into the swap area.
Picking order…Those that qualify for the bonus round will receive a ticket for each qualifying 3 bonus round frags, or 10 common frags during check-in. There is no limit on how many bonus round tickets you get, as long as you meet the requirements for the bonus round ticket.
Bonus Round participants will have 5 minutes to pick from the tables and redeem each bonus round ticket to a frag of their choice before the swap. Bonus round pickers will be notified when they are able to enter the swap area. 1 ticket per frag picked. So if you have 3 bonus round tickets, you get to pick 3 frags of your choice in the 5 minute slot.
After the bonus round 5 minutes are up, the general swap will then begin. Picking order will follow the standard up and back orientation (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10) then back (10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1) then back (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10) repeat until all frags are gone. Each group will have two minutes to pick their frags. This formation will continue until all frags are cleared from the tables.
No one will be allowed in the swapping area except swap volunteers. This keeps the curiosity going to what hidden treasurers there are and keeps it fair to those that may arrive closer to the 1:00pm deadline. Before the actual swap, all participants will have the option to do one “walk-by” when given the go ahead. This walk by is just a glimpse to see what is on the tables and no one is allowed to open containers and check frags. Just walk by and take mental note, that is it…you will have your chance to open the containers during your rounds.
I think that pretty much covers the rules and how the swap will go.
We will also have a raffle with some nice goodies towards the end of the swap, and will also be selling t-shirts and memberships. Please tell all your reefing buddies, and spread the word. This swap is open to anyone and everyone.
Jess @ Diablo Corals will be in the house to sell corals!! We’re working to get more vendors to sell corals at the swap.
If you would like to volunteer please PM me. We can always use the help.
Summary:
$5 entry fee + 3 frags to participate or $20 buy-in if you don’t have frags to swap.
3 bonus round frags or 10 common to participate and get in the bonus round.
Be there by 1:00pm at the latest.
