Who's going to the long island swap this weeked???

[INNEED]

Like title states

 

[JMar101786]

WO WO WO , there is a long island swap? when? where? What does it cost to get in ?

 

[fishman1069]

+1 I didnt know theres a swap out here?!

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/94710-nerac-vi-march-19th.html

 

[AussieCrazy]

I'll be heading there. Hope to meet some of you guys there.

 

[KathyC]

NERAC (North East Reef Aquarium Conference) is more a conference than a frag swap. I believe there will be a few vendors there but the main aim is the presentations by the 4 great speakers, their raffle, and dinner by the reef tank.

Tickets must be purchased in advance - there is a link to the different 'level' of tickets on the first post on this thread
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/94710-nerac-vi-march-19th.html

 

[INNEED]

From what I heard there will be alot of vendors displaying there led light such as reefkoi and on with there new 3g 200w fixtures.....vendors selling corals and memmbers swaping corals.... Is this true...well I kno 100% reef koi will be showing of there light

 

[KurtL]

whoa whoa whoa hold the phone since when do we HAVE to buy tickets in advance?

 

[prattreef]

This is an absolutely wonderful, fantastic, amazing event that shouldn't be missed and there wiil certainly be enough vendors there to keep people happy, BUT do not picture it to be anything like a MR swap. As Kathy stated above, it is more of a one day conference with a focus on education ( 4 great speakers), behind the scene tour of the aquarium ( worth the price of admission) and an intimate opportunity to interact with fellow hobbyists.

 

[KathyC]

whoa whoa whoa hold the phone since when do we HAVE to buy tickets in advance?

You might want to ask the organizers if you need to buy them in advance, but it would be awfully hard for them to plan how many folks they need to serve at dinner if they don't know beforehand

Everything I have read regarding the event asked people to register & pay.
That is what I did

 

[qy7400]

To answer the questions.....

Yes there is a conference and dinner going on this weekend out at Atlantis
Tickets are $35 for the conference, admission and lunch included and $50 for the dinner, fully catered with open bar in front of the reef.
Advance purchase is highly recommended so catering prepares enough food for everyone but tickets can be purchased at the door.

This years speakers:
Ken Nedimyer
Paul Whitby
Richard Ross
Simon Garratt

Vendors:
Reef Nutrition
Marco Rocks (usually brigs a ton of rock literally)
Reef Exotics
Dr. Mac/Pacific East Aquaculture
Cherry Corals
Reef KOI
2 Little Fishes

New Haven Puppy and aquarium center
Jason Fox signature corals.
Acan LED Lighting

Raffles - To many to list and even this is not a complete list http://www.neracvi.com/raffels.html

Special hotel accommodations to spend the weekend out east with Holiday Inn Express

Everything to sign up and get a little more all on the website

http://www.neracvi.com

 

[KurtL]

Well the last 2 times I have gone I just payed at the door

 

[KurtL]

Oh excellent I heard a rumor that Cherry Corals wont be there is that true?

 

[studiofish]

im there

 

[qy7400]

Oh excellent I heard a rumor that Cherry Corals wont be there is that true?

The last I heard on Sunday was the Todd is attending.

 

[KurtL]

Oh ok good the more coral the better

 

[Acan Lighting]

Oh excellent I heard a rumor that Cherry Corals wont be there is that true?

I spoke to Todd today and he is attending.

 

[Alex]

wish I could go but I have to work.

 

[INNEED]

Ummm might go

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

anyone need a ride i might have room for 1-2, leaving from nassau