Just wanted to let people know that there is a large frag fest in central Illinois on Nov. 9th. There will be over $4000 worth of raffle prizes, DIY sessions, and plenty of frags to choose from.
http://www.bnarc.com/fragfest/
Full Version: Central Illinois Frag Fest
Very nice! I may have to stop by
QUOTE (Fieroguy19 @ Oct 31 2008, 12:28 PM) 
Just wanted to let people know that there is a large frag fest in central Illinois on Nov. 9th. There will be over $4000 worth of raffle prizes, DIY sessions, and plenty of frags to choose from.
http://www.bnarc.com/fragfest/
http://www.bnarc.com/fragfest/
Looks well organized!
Very cool - complete with DIY sessions and, and... ...
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What the heck is a Reef Blower?
you thinking about it hank?
a little bit of a drive, but gas is cheaper down there
a little bit of a drive, but gas is cheaper down there
Darn, only about 2.5 hours from me and I can't spend any cash!!!
QUOTE (StevieT @ Oct 31 2008, 02:31 PM)
you thinking about it hank?
Maybe.
I have no idea what I'm doing that weekend. 
QUOTE (Jim_i @ Oct 31 2008, 02:58 PM)
Darn, only about 2.5 hours from me and I can't spend any cash!!!
From Kenosha?
-hank
A Reef Blower adapts 1/4 and 3/8 waterline to a powerhead so you can blow detrius from places it gathers. It is a good maintenance practice. Keeps organics down.
An update on the event....
The raffle is WELL OVER $5000 now!!!!
We have 12 hobbyist selling, and 6 commercial vendors. UberFrags, YZ Reef, Johnny's Reefing Experience, Midwest Saltwater, Reef FX and Dirk-The Master of Dry Goods will have his usual stock and also selling CLAMS!!!!
Here are the frags i will have, the color isnt the best in the pics, but in person they are pretty stunning.
Full now compared to my meeting!!!
Rainbow monti-colors aren't showing up the greatest, very nice piece
Mostly Millis
Larry Jackson Purple tip and green/yellow/peach milli
Various stags, accidental frag of Rose milli (1/2 my frag :evil:), Tri-color in back, Green table in far back, highlighter cap, couple millis
Misc.
Top shot millis a little better color
Top shot misc
more of my frags
Acan
John Deere Favia-bad color in pic
Gold Cloves-only one left i think
Bam-Bams and purple/green yuma
Sunset zoa, blues clue (single polyp in front)
Zoos actinic
Better milli color
Midwest Saltwater Frags
Guy coming from St. Louis with frags
An update on the event....
The raffle is WELL OVER $5000 now!!!!
We have 12 hobbyist selling, and 6 commercial vendors. UberFrags, YZ Reef, Johnny's Reefing Experience, Midwest Saltwater, Reef FX and Dirk-The Master of Dry Goods will have his usual stock and also selling CLAMS!!!!
Here are the frags i will have, the color isnt the best in the pics, but in person they are pretty stunning.
Full now compared to my meeting!!!
Rainbow monti-colors aren't showing up the greatest, very nice piece
Mostly Millis
Larry Jackson Purple tip and green/yellow/peach milli
Various stags, accidental frag of Rose milli (1/2 my frag :evil:), Tri-color in back, Green table in far back, highlighter cap, couple millis
Misc.
Top shot millis a little better color
Top shot misc
more of my frags
Acan
John Deere Favia-bad color in pic
Gold Cloves-only one left i think
Bam-Bams and purple/green yuma
Sunset zoa, blues clue (single polyp in front)
Zoos actinic
Better milli color
Midwest Saltwater Frags
Guy coming from St. Louis with frags
there's a lot to cherry pick from
QUOTE (Aqua newbie @ Nov 1 2008, 02:04 AM)
there's a lot to cherry pick from
Yes it is and that is only 3 of the 19 sellers!!!! The raffle is going to be amazing, here is the list.
One of a Kind Reef Themed Quilt
Reeflo Snapper Pump
Midwest Aquatic Denitrator
Premium Aquatics Gift Certificate
Seachem Chemicals
Rods Food-10 Packs
GIRS Fall Fest-3 full event passes
Hamilton Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Hamilton Halide Lamps
Hamilton Digital Timers
YZ Reef Gift Certificates
Culvers/Blue Reef-Value Basket Certificates
Air,Water, and Ice-Mighty Mite RO/DI unit
PurelyH2O-RO/DI products
Precision Marine Skimmer
Various T-Shirts
Company T-Shirts
Reef Science Gift Certificate
Reeflux MH Bulbs
48" t-5 Retro Kit
Fragging Kit
Invisible Frag Rack
Dual GFO/Carbon Reactor
Loctite Epoxy Putty
Egg Crate
Frag Plugs
Frag Rocks
MH Reflectors
BRS Eco Rox
BRS 4 Stage RO/DI System
Inland Seas Additives
Midwest Reef Supply Gift Certificate
Reef FX Gift Certificate
Fish n Times Gift Certificate
LPS Frags
SPS Frags
Zoo Frags
Leather Frags
Recirculating Skimmer
Bio Balls
Tsunami ATO
Digital Auto Fish Feeder
Blueline MH Bulb
Dr. Foster and Smith Gift Certificate
Omega Fish Food
Reef Geek 48" t-5 Retro Kit w/ ATI bulbs
Ceramic Frag Stations
LifeGard Test Strips
Lifegard Digital Temp Alert
Lifegard Customflo Water System
CORAL magazines
Pacific East Aquaculture Gift Certificates
24" Scraper
220 GPH Canister Filter
Freeze Dried Cyclopeeze
Aquarium Wipes
Ocean Master Test Kit
Instant Ocean Salt
It's 3 hours away and the day after my birthday, I might just have to go.
I have made the decision to go. There are usually crazy deals at these things, right?
QUOTE (AdriftQuasar @ Nov 1 2008, 03:56 PM)
I have made the decision to go. There are usually crazy deals at these things, right?
You will find great deals on great corals. You will not find the variety of corals for the prices under one roof at any LFS.
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