MASC DBTC Meeting - October 5th, 2019 @ 2pm

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Ok everyone the October meeting is going to be DBTC SWAP and will be hosted by our fellow reefer, Scott Chase (aka Scchase). Come and check out his awesome 1100g, 480 gallon and 125 gallon reef tanks!!!!

Details:
Date: October 5, 2019
Time:
3pm Sharp - check in starts @ 2 pm
Place:
click HERE for a map and address 106 S. Newbern Ct Aurora, CO - if map doesn't work please PM scchase or a member of the BOD for directions and or address - its in Aurora just SE of E470 and I-70


This meeting will count towards membership for those looking to become a badge member, just make sure you sign the sign in sheet or we wont acknowledge you were there :p Again this will be a DBTC Swap; meaning bring a coral to swap/trade, leave with a different one. For those that don't have any corals to trade at the moment, please still plan to attend as the past few times we have had dozens and dozens of coral left over that went up for grabs in the normal DBTC style.


HERE is the link for the Rules and Regulations on the DBTC program http://www.marinecolorado.org/forum/dbtc/instructions-for-dbtc/2840-don-t-break-the-chain-introduction for those that are new to the community or new to the DBTC Frag Swap.

There will be the same 3 SECTIONS as our normal DBTC program and we will have an elected decision maker on what corals fall where. The three levels we will have are as follows and I have included a brief description of each type so you can get a better idea of where your corals will fall.

Beginner: This category contains fairly common corals (non rare zoas, xenia, Kenya trees, etc.) These corals are ideal for members new to the hobby, as they grow well in newer systems or low light systems.

Standard: This category contains the majority of corals in the program, including SPS, LPS, etc. Members propagating this category of coral have a system capable of handling the coral they are asking for (i.e. established system of 4 months +, and satisfying lighting/water requirements for these corals).

Extreme: This category contains rare or normally very expensive corals (for example, bubblegum watermelon chalice). Members propagating this level of DBTC coral have a system capable of handling any coral they are asking for (i.e. established aquarium with lighting/water parameters suitable for these challenging specimens).


Check-in will start at 2pm .....there will be a cut-off time like last the last meeting it will probably be around 2:45-3pm (final cut-off time to be determined before) after the cut-off you will NOT be able to register any more corals so try to be there by 2:45 pm at the absolute latest please!!!!!!!

Frag Entry Process: Ideally each DBTC contributed to the swap, would look like this for all potential coral check in scenarios we might potentially use:
  1. Each Frag in Separate Pee Cup
  2. Pee Cup Top labeled on top with both frag name/type and username (either directly on cap or a label of some type of label placed on the cap)
  3. Hand written or printed list of all coral frags you are entering into the swap (hopefully this matches the corals you check in)
* If the coral name/type is unknown - don't worry we can help ID when you check, you can also post a clear picture under normal lighting (not all blue) here, and we may be able to identify before hand.
** If using zip lock bags for transportation, please use quality locking bags and plan to place a label on the bag for coral name/type



There will not be extra bags or pee cups there or time to re-bag them ...and nobody wants to take a coral home in their pocket :)

THERE SHOULD BE ENOUGH CORALS FOR ALL ....so even if you don't have anything to bring chances are that you will still go home with at least one!

and last but not least don't forget your COOLERS!!!
 

gmate

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#2
Get back from my honeymoon the day before so assuming travel goes well I'll be here.

Can I bring anything (food/drink/beer) to contribute (in addition to frags)?
 

SynDen

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Ya, had originally thought to do it on Sunday, but it's football season and that always kills us on Sundays sadly

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#8
This is going to come up quick. Be sure to get those frags cut
 

Maddlesrain

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#9
Can we bring corals that have been DBTCed to us even if they haven’t been cut from our tank before? I have several zoas I could potentially frag and bring, but they’re about 50/50 on what I’ve paid for and what have been gifted to me. I just don’t want to break the rules!


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MuralReef

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Can we bring corals that have been DBTCed to us even if they haven’t been cut from our tank before? I have several zoas I could potentially frag and bring, but they’re about 50/50 on what I’ve paid for and what have been gifted to me. I just don’t want to break the rules!


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That's the point of the DBTC program. If you received it as a DBTC the object is to pass it on. DBTC=Don't break the chain. You are one link in the chain pass them on and keep them going. I believe the suggestion is that you pass on a couple frags before you offer up for sale.
 

Maddlesrain

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That's the point of the DBTC program. If you received it as a DBTC the object is to pass it on. DBTC=Don't break the chain. You are one link in the chain pass them on and keep them going. I believe the suggestion is that you pass on a couple frags before you offer up for sale.
Yeah, I get that, I just wasn’t sure if they’re allowed at this swap if I haven’t fragged them for anyone yet? Most are nice and grown out now so it would be a good time for me to attend and bring some stuff if they’re eligible.


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Maddlesrain

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I guess (and it sounds sort of silly) I was worried that the swap could be considered in the realm of a “sale” and I wanted to make sure I wasn’t breaking the rules on that:)


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SynDen

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Keep on fragg’n. This will be here before you know it


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TheRealChrisBrown

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#19
Anyone have a head count for the event? Wanting to know so i bring enough frags for all or most of lol I got some gatorade's and king midas ill be handing out.

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In the DBTC format meetings, your corals are placed in a category (Beginner, standard, extreme) and you get a numbered ticket for each coral you bring. So if you brought 5 specimen cups of King Midas....you'd get 5 tickets. Then when your number is called you can select any coral from the category you were originally placed in. Then at the end if there are unclaimed corals, it sort of turns into a polite free for all with all corals usually claimed at the end.

So you don't really need to worry about getting a frag to everyone, just make up some good sized frags (I'd say with zoas, I like at least 4 per frag....but there isn't a standard at all). Excited to see you there, hope you have a blast at the swap!
 

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Anyone have a head count for the event? Wanting to know so i bring enough frags for all or most of lol I got some gatorade's and king midas ill be handing out.

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Its usually between 10-20 people. We put all the frags in a big pool and then draw tickets for them. If your ticket is called then you get to pick any from the pool. Bring as many as you like but always plenty to go around ;)
 
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