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Title: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on January 13, 2017, 22:26:02
(https://ohioreef.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckeyereef.com%2Fjoe%2Fimages%2F2017flyer.jpg&hash=dea012e6be3dacd703a4c751f4676feee7bea9e6) (http://www.buckeyereef.com/forums/index.php?/topic/7072-2017-buckeyereef-expo-reservations-and-availability/")
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: The Zoanthid Garden on January 15, 2017, 01:33:58
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nanVWZhUuzw

If You Have Neve Been to a Frag Swap Before Check out this Video from a previous swap to get an idea of all the fun that you will have :)

Vendors from around the country come to sell coral (much of which are the amazing corals that you see online not the bland common stuff that you see at your LFS - Local Fish Store).

It is also a great way to meet old friends and make new friends that are in the hobby.

You will find the hottest Zoanthids, Acros, Acans, Chalices, etc. all at great prices!
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on January 16, 2017, 09:06:36

That didn't take long... Get your booths now they're going quick.

Coral Reef,
Zoanthid Garden,
MT Reefs
Cherry Corals with two booths,
Dmartinsnyder,

Paid but not added to the layout yet.

R&R Corals,
Summit City Coral,
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: muttley000 on January 17, 2017, 19:49:38
It's going to be Huuuuge!
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on January 18, 2017, 16:56:22
To donate to the Buckeye Reef 2017 Raffle Please mail your donations to.

Buckeye Reef
16600 Tyler Rd.
Bowling Green, OH 43402

I encourage all members to send this post to all your favorite vendors to help this great cause.

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This years raffle proceeds at the 2017 Expo (March 11, 2017) will be 100% donated to non-profit Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

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My wife and I visited their facility in Florida last summer and were blown away at the work they're doing. They have marine hospitals, education programs, sea turtle conservation, and coral restoration. We saw their volunteers out on the beach monitoring sea turtle nests bright and early in the mornings.

I encourage everyone to visit the Mote Marine website and see what they're all about. What they're doing is what Buckeye Reef is all about. I couldn't be happier to be part of their great cause.
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Twizted1 on January 18, 2017, 21:06:10
Filling up fast.
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on January 19, 2017, 20:33:52
Filling up quick!

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Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on January 21, 2017, 08:27:01
We will have Reef Crystals for 40$ per 200 gallon box at the expo. Should we get 100 or 200 boxes? Do you think 200 boxes will sell?

Post here how many you plan to purchase.

http://www.buckeyereef.com/forums/index.php?/topic/7113-reef-crystals-40-200g-box-at-2017-buckeye-reef-expo/
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Twizted1 on January 22, 2017, 21:12:01
Added:

The Coral Dudes

AzNutty

Motor City Corals

Wise Corals

Coral Addict

CJ Corals
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Twizted1 on January 23, 2017, 13:12:53
Added: Acroculture
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: muttley000 on January 23, 2017, 19:07:05
Great work Joe and Jesse!
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on January 28, 2017, 08:19:10
The 2017 Facebook Buckeye Reef Marine Expo event page is created.

Like, share, repeat.

https://www.facebook.com/events/794711324015104/
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: The Zoanthid Garden on January 28, 2017, 20:47:18
The Buckeye Reef Frag Swap is just 6 Weeks Away.

Don't Forget to Request the Day off Work if You Work Weekends.

Saturday, March 11, 2017
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: muttley000 on January 30, 2017, 20:14:12
The Buckeye Reef Frag Swap is just 6 Weeks Away.

Don't Forget to Request the Day off Work if You Work Weekends.

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Who from Ohio Reef is joining us?  Plenty of our members from all over the state and beyond would like to meet you!
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on January 31, 2017, 04:00:17
Who from Ohio Reef is joining us?  Plenty of our members from all over the state and beyond would like to meet you!

This Ohio Reefer will be there.  ;)
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on January 31, 2017, 04:01:17
Reef Trader is Live! Share, Sell, and Trade your corals!

http://www.reeftrader.com/swaps/55
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: muttley000 on February 03, 2017, 05:45:23
Only 5 weeks away!
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on February 04, 2017, 18:22:05
who is all planning on attending from Ohio Reef?

http://www.buckeyereef.com/forums/index.php?/topic/7065-2017-buckeye-reef-marine-expo/
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: The Zoanthid Garden on February 04, 2017, 19:36:01
The Buckeye Reef Frag Swap is just 5 Weeks Away.

Tell all Your Friends About It :)

Saturday, March 11, 2017
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on February 05, 2017, 08:50:57
We have about 10 of these shirts left with the "Original Ohio Logo" which will be available at the show. Most of them are XL's.

v2.0 Buckeye Reef shirts are in the works.

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Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on February 06, 2017, 21:26:02
2017 Buckeye Reef Expo SOLD OUT!

With five weeks left before the big show the floor plan is officially sold out! All of our vendors are super excited for this show and saving some top pieces to bring for you. Make sure and let every reefer you know they don't want to miss it.

We are still taking donations for the raffle which is growing by the day. Here is a list of current companies committed to donating to the raffle.

http://www.buckeyereef.com/forums/index.php?/topic/7037-expo-raffle-03112017/

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Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on February 07, 2017, 19:27:21
I have a feeling this is going to be an amazing raffle!

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Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on February 08, 2017, 16:55:47
Its a Friday Night before Expo Buckeye Reef Party!

http://www.buckeyereef.com/forums/index.php?/topic/7064-friday-night-expo-party-and-hotel/

Just got a call from the hotel with the following:

"The cutoff date for the room block is Friday and there are still 8 rooms available. Those rooms will drop off after Friday. We still have rooms available in the hotel but they will be reserved at the prevailing rate."

If you want to get a room for $107 call before Friday and book it. Just tell them its the Buckeye Reef block.
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: The Zoanthid Garden on February 11, 2017, 18:37:35
The Buckeye Reef Frag Swap is just 4 Weeks Away.

Don't Forget to Request the Day off Work if You Work Weekends.

Saturday, March 11, 2017
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on February 15, 2017, 20:40:47
New Buckeye Reef shirts available at the Expo.

http://www.buckeyereef.com/forums/index.php?/topic/7114-new-logo-t-shirts/&do=findComment&comment=90423

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Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on February 20, 2017, 20:47:26
Less than three weeks away!
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: The Zoanthid Garden on February 22, 2017, 05:43:20
Getting Close !!!!
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on February 22, 2017, 19:37:31
Who is coming to the expo from Ohio Reef?
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: The Zoanthid Garden on February 24, 2017, 20:56:42
The Buckeye Reef Frag Swap is just 15 Days Away !!!!

Don't Forget to Request the Day off Work if You Work Weekends.

Saturday, March 11, 2017
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on February 25, 2017, 08:02:23
Two weeks away today! Who is getting excited?
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: The Zoanthid Garden on February 26, 2017, 04:42:24
Two weeks away today! Who is getting excited?

I am Super Excited !!!!
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: lazylivin on February 26, 2017, 11:45:44
I am excited and will be attending.
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on February 28, 2017, 18:36:28
A few items for the 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo on March 11th. Much more to come including lots of coral!

http://www.buckeyereef.com/forums/index.php?/topic/7037-expo-raffle-03112017/

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Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: aquavista99 on March 01, 2017, 22:32:54
Looks like an awesome raffle and swap! I wish I could attend...it's my son's last basketball game of the season on Saturday.
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: The Zoanthid Garden on March 02, 2017, 03:31:57
A few items for the 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo on March 11th. Much more to come including lots of coral!

http://www.buckeyereef.com/forums/index.php?/topic/7037-expo-raffle-03112017/

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Awesome Raffle Prizes !!!!
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: The Zoanthid Garden on March 05, 2017, 03:56:11
The Buckeye Reef Frag Swap is just 7 Days Away !!!!

Tell All Your Friends about it :)

Saturday, March 11, 2017
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on March 07, 2017, 17:22:31
2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo is days away! 03/11/2017

See the attached photo for the schedule.

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Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: The Zoanthid Garden on March 08, 2017, 04:40:13
A Few Frag Swap Tips for Both Newbies and Veterans

1. Don't Forget Cash. Some Vendors will Take Credit Cards, but Others are Cash Only (Even if a Vendor Accepts Credit Card They Will Prefer Cash Because They Will Not Have to Pay Credit Card Fees).
2. Bring a Small Portable Cooler to Store the Corals that Bought In.
3. Admission is $5, Kids are FREE. Having the Exact Amount Helps Things Go Smoother at the Entrance.
4. Doors Open at 11:00 AM
5. Be Aware of How Much Time You Take Talking to a Vendor if what Your Discussing Doesn't Involve Buying Something . Vendors are Very Helpful and Knowledgeable and Most Will Try to Help You, but Please be Conscious of the Fact that Vendors are There to Sell and Not to Explain How to Rid Your Tank of Nuisance Algae (For Example).
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on March 09, 2017, 20:43:18
2nd Annual Buckeye Reef Marine Expo, It’s Going to Be Huuuge!

http://www.saltwatersmarts.com/2nd-annual-buckeye-reef-marine-expo-its-going-to-be-huuuge-6962/
Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: Bucknutz on March 09, 2017, 21:04:57
Got Salt?

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Title: Re: 2017 Buckeye Reef Marine Expo
Post by: The Zoanthid Garden on March 13, 2017, 01:11:03
Had a Great Time at the Buckeye Reef Frag Swap.

Big Thanks to Jesse and Everyone Else who Helped Out.

Can't Wait for It Again Next Year :)