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What to expect at Spring Fest?
Last Post 02/20/2012 01:03 PM by mthomp. 16 Replies.
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West Des Moines
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cman5


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02/06/2012 07:33 PM
    Hey fellow reefers!
    I'm just diving back into this hobby and am enjoying it every day! This will be my first event I've ever gone to.. And was just curious what to expect? I'm looking for a price range of some frags that will be available.. Will there be anything from basic frags to high end frags? Will there be fish I can purchase? 
    I'm really excited and look forward to it! Thanks for throwing this event together!
    biocube 29g hqi in the works...
    east moline
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    mthomp


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    02/06/2012 07:36 PM
    it will be all of that and more. As far as fish goes sometimes there and and other not just depends who we get for vendors. you can also expect a truly epic raffle at the end of the show.
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    xroads


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    02/06/2012 07:38 PM
    You can usually find frags from $5 to $200 and anywhere in between.

    Take the time to catch the speakers. They are the best part of the event.

    It goes by quick, so plan on being there the whole time if you can.

    Not usually too many fish, clowns if any.
    Cedar Rapids
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    blackx-runner


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    02/06/2012 07:40 PM
    You can usually expect anything from $5 frags to $100 frags and up. Pretty much anything you can imagine. Usually when it gets closer to fest time you will start seeing some vendors post up what they're bringing and what they have available. As far as fish there has been clown fish for sale at the last few fests, as well as some various snails and crabs. But not much more than that.
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    bearsareawsome


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    02/06/2012 07:44 PM
    I can't wait. Tank will be ready and wil be able to buy some of my first SPS ever and have the perfect set up for them.
    West Des Moines
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    cman5


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    02/06/2012 07:47 PM
    NICE!!!!
    You guys have me all sorts of stoked!!!
    I am REALLY bummed I missed MACNA! Especially in my hometown!
    Thanks guys!
    Gonna make sure I make it for the full even for sure!
    biocube 29g hqi in the works...
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    doug6644


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    02/06/2012 08:22 PM
    Maybe it'll be near the QC again ?!?!?! That way we get a couple clubs joining in the fun. The fallfest was awesome.
    Cedar Rapids
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    blackx-runner


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    02/06/2012 08:52 PM
    Springfest is already being planned. Its in Des Moines at the fairgrounds. There are a couple threads on it.
    http://www.greateriowareefsociety.o...fault.aspx
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    Des Moines
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    Marco


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    02/06/2012 11:27 PM
    I smell a reefers after party! lol
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    Bela


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    02/07/2012 01:22 PM
    Last time we had an awesome CUC selection (who were the people that were almost solesly CUC btw?). They had a better selection than some online shops... litterally. Picked up a cucumber and wanted a fighting conch but they were sold out.
    Bela M. Sziklassy ~-~-~ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself."
    east moline
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    mthomp


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    02/07/2012 03:47 PM
    if your talking spring fest bela I think that was ACC
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    cman5


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    02/13/2012 01:21 PM
    Posted By Marco on 02/07/2012 12:27 AM
    I smell a reefers after party! lol

    Hahaha! Reefn' to the max!
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    Chappy


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    02/13/2012 06:09 PM
    The fall fest was teh first one i went to. and im newish. SO as a begineer heres what i got out of it

    -Shop around, you can find starter frags of nice size for 5 bucks
    -cleaner crews
    -knowledge
    -and yes there are some fish, seen a few clowns, great prices

    heres what i got as a begineer
    Frogspawn $10
    Montipora $5 a piece nas snails .50
    em crabs 4 bucks
    powerhead $20
    and the deal of the day, ricordia, 10 polyps 50 bucks
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    Booyahs Clowns


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    02/13/2012 10:13 PM
    Booyahs Clowns will be at the spring swap. I will be bringing clowns. I will open a per sale thread so I can gauge how many fish to bring. Snowflakes start at 25$-75$. Black Ice will start at 50$-100$ each. I will have a few basic clowns also B&W, O's a few percs. Take a look at the pre sale thread and I look forward to meeting you. Mitch. Aka Kerusso316
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    cman5


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    02/16/2012 09:47 PM
    Nice selection man! Ill make sure I say what's up on the 24th! Wish I would of waited to buy some clowns!
    I'm gonna be lookin for some eye poppin chalice pieces... Maybe a killer plate.. Hopefully some real nice eye candy
    biocube 29g hqi in the works...
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    Captains Corals


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    02/20/2012 10:17 AM
    I will be there with a good selection of chalice and other Lps Eye Candy as well as a good selection of SPS and zoas too. Pretty much gonna have something for everyone!
    east moline
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    mthomp


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    02/20/2012 01:03 PM
    Looking forward too seeing you again Morgan.
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