Reef-A-Palooza 2013 Photo-Rama (Pic Heavy!)

Reef-A-Palooza moved a little closer to the Beers-Around-The-World stand in 2013 and it also appeared to be a bigger hanger than previous years. Perhaps the jumbo LED screens made it seem so, but it seemed to be easily a football field in size. Regardless, the aisles were packed. This is always my first impression at Reef-A-Palooza. People show up. The Southern California reef aquarium scene is strong. Very strong. The SCMAS club brought the crowd and ran a smooth show - as usual - they are pros. I gladly threw down $10 for the great 10 anniversary t-shirt and had a great time. RAP is the big show. If you have never been, you will have two chances in 2014 as Reef-A-Palooza will do a first-ever 2nd show in Orlando for you east coasters. Don't miss it.








































Greg of SCMAS is taking it in stride. This was not his first show.










































David from Kessil knows a bit about LEDs


Russ' has to feed his shirt once a day.









If you ever have a question about SPS coral, Steve is the guy to speak to.

















This pic does not do the LED jumbotrons justice. They were huge. Somebody should have patched a Playstation into those.






I bet these birds go everywhere with this guy.



This made me wonder if diapers were needed.



Marine Depot knows if you bring a wheel, they will come.

















What a montipora!















The doctor is in.







































Ike from Ecoxotic and big man Tony Vargas











Greg's daughter needed to check his ID.


The floors got a little wet. Go figure.







Web site:
Reef A Palooza

2014 Orlando Show:
http://raporlando.com/

 

uber jelly thx for sharing

 

The guy in the 32nd picture was selling amazing sps frags for great prices. Got 4 pieces from him. Met Brett from ATM/Tanked. Also, noticed just about everyone was using Kessils. These lights are pure amazing.

 

Thanks for sharing Matt!
I'm 60 min away and once again had to miss it. Very cool though. Thanks again!

 

Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing.

 

It was nice to see you again Matt; great pictures.

Because they are easy to pack and travel with, and they make a lot of things look amazing.

 

Well done Matt, photos are great.

 

Looks like tons of fun. I see SeaSide was there, spent a TON of money at their store, good to see they're still hanging in there.

Nice coverage of different speaker topics.

Thank you for the images Matt.

 

Thanks all! Glad you liked the tour. I really enjoyed the show. Big thanks to SCMAS for pulling it off again. I'll have some follow ups this week on some cool things I saw.

matt

 

Looks like an amazing show Matt! I really liked the tank with clown fish and the big blue monti - a unique look. LOVED the puppy in the backpack baby carrier - too cute! Thank you for sharing.

It must be that living by the ocean is an advantage in the this hobby lol.....what about bringing one of those shows to the Midwest!