CT Frag Farmer's Market Info/Invite 3-5-16

[fitch4]

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The E.O. Smith High School Coral project is proud to announce that it will be hosting the 9th annual New England Frag Farmer's Market at E.O. Smith High School in Storrs CT on March 5th, 2016. It has grown into the biggest swap in the Northeast, bringing in 50+ coral "farmers" from all over the US. I have pretty much all the sellers from last year already signed up (including all the usual big guys) and some exciting new ones as well. You get the best selection of corals and GREAT prices on frags for sure. All that and a great raffle as well. I know it is a haul for some of you guys from down here but I promise the trip is worth it. With the event aimed at the frag market specifically, there are more corals at the FFM than MACNA!
I am also adding fragging demos during the day, given by an All-Star line up of fraggers, which should add to the event!
Admission is still only $5 for the day, with no advance tickets sold. The proceeds from the event go to support the coral propagation project I run at the school. I also started a scholarship last year and was able to give $500 to two graduating seniors who were going to pursue marine/conservation related fields- with hopes of being able to give more this year!
I do still have a few spots left if anyone from your group is interested in setting up to sell for the day. It is a super low buy-in and low stress event- aimed at giving the hobbyists a chance to set-up and sell at a show next to the "big guys." Not to mention it gives you access to the sellers before the doors open, which is why I think some of the local guys set-up... I even have some gear you can borrow if you need for the day. Most of the people who come out to sell end up coming back year after year. Just get in touch soon as the spots will be full very soon!
I will post more details as things come together.
Thanks!
Jon

 

[jgraz]

Guys I highly recommend this swap. Its a bit of a hike, but well worth the trip.

 

[fitch4]

Thanks for the good word. It is a HUGE job to put the whole thing together but is always a great time. I always think of it as saving time driving to all of the stores and people's houses. I just have them all come to me! The number of corals at the Frag Farmer's has become mind blowing, from the SUPER high end to great prices on starter corals.

 

[Edwardw771]

The club is thinking about getting a table. If anyone is interested please let the officers know.

 

[jgraz]

The club is thinking about getting a table. If anyone is interested please let the officers know.

Is the table for informational purposes or for members to sell from? I already secured a spot myself, just curious.

 

[fitch4]

Here is the "preliminary list" of sellers for the FFM so far. I apologize for any of the names/locations that are not completely correct - feel free to shoot me a PM to fix if needed. This list does not include any of the "I want to sell but have not paid in people" If you think you should be on here and are not - please let me know! I do still have room for a few more, if anyone wants in but hustle - I have more people who have said they want to sell than I have spaces left...
Thanks-
Jon

AC Corals - CT
Alex's Advanced Aquatics - CT
Aquadreams - MA
Aquatic X-celelnce - NY
AZNnutty's Saltwater Connections - OH
BareBottom Corals - NJ
FUPA (hobbyist) -CT
Blastomaster (hobbyist) - CT
Blue Glow Aquatics - CO
Byron and Bryan’s Corals (hobbyist) - CT
Coralcruze (hobbyist) - NY
eb2292 (hobbyist) - NY
Elmafioso52988 (hobbyist) - MA
E.O. Smith Coral Project - CT
Exotic Fish and Corals - CT
Fins Aquarium - NJ
Fish Frenzy - MA
Frag Freaks - MA
Frank180Reef (hobbyist) - MA
Gotham Aquatics - NY
Greg Hiller (hobbyist) -MA
Icycorals (hobbyist) - CT
Jason Foxx - MD
Jgraz (hobbyist) - NJ
Kwong1998 (hobbyist) - NY
Marine Reef Habitat - MA
Matt Spaulding (hobbyist) - VT
Micheal Reeve (hobbyist) - CT
MO~Idol (hobbyist) - NY
Pablo (hobbyist) - NY
Pacific East Aquaculture - MD
Pieces of the Ocean - NY
Pimentinha (hobbyist) - NY
Polywise (hobbyist) - NJ
Popcorals - NJ
R+R Aquatics - NJ
Reef Creations - NY
ReefPeeper (hobbyist) - CT
Sassawrasse (hobbyist) - CT
Seagardensforyou - CT
Skimmy (hobbyist) - CT
Shayna 123 (hobbyist) - MA
Shawn B (hobbyist) - CT
Sniper2b (hobbyist) - CT
SteelerMike (hobbyist) - CT
Supreme Reefs - VA
The Coral Reef - CT
Triggreef (hobbyist) - CT
Ultimate Corals - NJ
Wet Pets - CT
xclusive corals - NY
zooanthids.com - UT

 

[kschweer]

Guys I highly recommend this swap. Its a bit of a hike, but well worth the trip.

John, do you stay over or make a day trip out of it?

 

[fitch4]

There is a fairly inexpensive Best Western down the street if you decide to stay the night before.

 

[fitch4]

I just booked a group of rooms at the Best Western in Mansfield CT if people would like to stay the night beforehand. Just let them know that you are with the Frag Farmer's Market and you get the discounted rate.
If you have any issues (beyond a reef addiction) just let me know!

 

[jgraz]

John, do you stay over or make a day trip out of it?

Sorry Kevin, just saw this.
I just go up for the day. Drive up early in the morning and trek back at the end. Little tiring but it works

 

[fitch4]

Updated seller list as of 2/5/16
AC Corals - CT
Alex's Advanced Aquatics - CT
Aquadreams - MA
Aquatic X-celelnce - NY
AZNnutty's Saltwater Connections - OH
BareBottom Corals - NJ
FUPA (hobbyist) -CT
Blastomaster (hobbyist) - CT
Blue Glow Aquatics - CO
Byron and Bryan’s Corals (hobbyist) - CT
Coralcruze (hobbyist) - NY
NY Coral King - NY
Easy Aquariums - ME
eb2292 (hobbyist) - NY
Elmafioso52988 (hobbyist) - MA
E.O. Smith Coral Project - CT
Exotic Fish and Corals - CT
Fins Aquarium - NJ
Fish Frenzy - MA
Foggman (hobbyist) - ME
Frag Freaks - MA
Frank180Reef (hobbyist) - MA
Gotham Aquatics - NY
Greg Hiller (hobbyist) -MA
gsXR750 (Hobbyist) - NY
Icycorals (hobbyist) - CT
Jason Foxx - MD
Jgraz (hobbyist) - NJ
Kwong1998 (hobbyist) - NY
Marine Reef Habitat - MA
Matt Spaulding (hobbyist) - VT
Micheal Reeve (hobbyist) - CT
Pablo (hobbyist) - NY
Pacific East Aquaculture - MD
Pieces of the Ocean - NY
Pimentinha (hobbyist) - NY
Polywise (hobbyist) - NJ
Popcorals - NY
R+R Aquatics - NJ
Reef Creations - NY
ReefPeeper (hobbyist) - CT
RTMA (hobbyist ) - CT
Sassawrasse (hobbyist) - CT
Scoobnoob (hobbyist) - ME
Seagardensforyou - CT
Shoreline Pet - CT
Skimmy (hobbyist) - MA
Shayna 123 (hobbyist) - MA
Shawn B (hobbyist) - CT
Sniper2b (hobbyist) - CT
Smiz (hobbyist) - NY
SteelerMike (hobbyist) - CT
Supreme Reefs - VA
The Coral Reef - CT
The Reef Shoppe - NY
Triggreef (hobbyist) - CT
Ultimate Corals - NJ
Wet Pets - CT
xclusive corals - NY
zooanthids.com - UT


Clubs/Companies (still adding here!)
ARKSW
CTARS
Boston Reefers
Maine Aquaria.com
OSRAS

Boston Aqua Farms
Champion Lighting
Hanna Instruments
Reef Breeders
Sea and Reef

 

[horseplay]

Who is going to this?

 

[fitch4]

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Here is the updated seller list...

AC Corals - CT
Alex's Advanced Aquatics - CT
Aquadreams - MA
Aquatic X-celelnce - NY
AZNnutty's Saltwater Connections - OH
BareBottom Corals - NJ
FUPA (hobbyist) -CT
Blastomaster (hobbyist) - CT
Blue Glow Aquatics - CO
Blue View Aquatics - ???
Byron and Bryan’s Corals (hobbyist) - CT
Coralcruze (hobbyist) - NY
NY Coral King - NY
Easy Aquariums - ME
eb2292 (hobbyist) - NY
Elmafioso52988 (hobbyist) - MA
E.O. Smith Coral Project - CT
Exotic Fish and Corals - CT
Fins Aquarium - NJ
Fish Frenzy - MA
Foggman (hobbyist) - ME
Frag Freaks - MA
Fraggin’ Idiot (hobbyist)- PA
Frank180Reef (hobbyist) - MA
Gotham Aquatics - NY
Greg (Hobbyist) - VA
Greg Hiller (hobbyist) -MA
gsXR750 (Hobbyist) - NY
Icycorals (hobbyist) - CT
Jason Foxx - MD
Jgraz (hobbyist) - NJ
Justin Credible - NY
Kwong1998 (hobbyist) - NY
Marine Reef Habitat - MA
Matt Spaulding (hobbyist) - VT
Micheal Reeve (hobbyist) - CT
MO~Idol (hobbyist) - NY
Pablo (hobbyist) - NY
Pacific East Aquaculture - MD
Pieces of the Ocean - NY
Pimentinha (hobbyist) - NY
Polywise (hobbyist) - NY
Popcorals - NY
R+R Aquatics - NJ
Reef Creations - NY
ReefPeeper (hobbyist) - CT
RTMA (hobbyist ) - CT
Sassawrasse (hobbyist) - CT
Scoobnoob (hobbyist) - ME
Seagardensforyou - CT
Shoreline Pet - CT
Skimmy (hobbyist) - MA
Shayna 123 (hobbyist) - MA
Sniper2b (hobbyist) - CT
Smiz (hobbyist) - NY
SteelerMike (hobbyist) - CT
Supreme Reefs - VA
The Coral Reef - CT
The Reef Shoppe - NY
Triggreef (hobbyist) - CT
Ultimate Corals - NJ
Valeria (hobbyist) -VA
Wet Pets - CT
xclusive corals - NY
zooanthids.com - UT

Clubs/Companies (still adding here!)
ARKSW
Boston Reefers
CTARS
Maine Aquaria.com
OSRAS
Uconn AquaLife Club

Boston Aqua Farms
Champion Lighting
Hanna Instruments
Marco Rocks
Red Sea
Reef Breeders
Sea and Reef
Sea Chem

 

[fitch4]

Ben from Supreme Reefs just sent me a few shots of his stuff that he was planning to bring along to the FFM. He is a new addition to the FFM and I am pretty psyched to see some of this in person!

 

[fitch4]

Chris from Aquadreams in MA is going to be giving away a Red Sea Reefer tank at this year's FFM. Just stop by the Aquadreams booth and pick up a ticket- it's FREE!

 

[fitch4]

I don't know if anyone in your area was on the fence about the FFM this year but I was up there last night for set-ups and I have to say it is easily the best year for coral selection. Every year I see stuff that I have never seen before, but this year was AMAZING! There are so many sellers with so many corals it was scary and the prices that I had talked to people about were GREAT. If you were even considering coming out to pick up a few frags, you should definitely make the trip this year. To add to it, the raffle is the best it has ever been with an Apex jr., Ecotech Radion, multiple frag tanks, lighting fixtures, Sea and Reef Fish, a ton of corals, and a HUGE host of other things - there are no containers of fish food here for sure!
Hope to see you all out today- stop by and say "Hi" while you are there!
Jon