CRASE 2011 in Oklahoma !! Oct. 15th

bigB · Aug 12, 2011

CRASE 2011 Oct 15th at Cox Convention Center
This year is our 5th year! Can you believe it?
Each year this event has grown in attendance, vendors and education. CRASE is a nationally recognized event and I'm really proud of what we have accomplished. It would not have been possible without the support of the COMAS members.

We will have another 3 great, nationally recognized speakers this year. I'll post those at a later date... gotta keep you in suspense, ya know? You're not going to want to miss this!

I'm receiving emails daily from vendors reserving space at the show. You will see many of your old favorites along with some new faces. We will have a good mix of dry goods and livestock available.

Tickets are still $15 and are available via paypal ([email protected]) or I will have some at the meeting. There are only 2 COMAS meetings before the show. We will allow those with pre-purchased tickets early entry into the vendor area, so don't miss the opportunity to cherry pick!

kuyatwo · Aug 29, 2011

Website has not been updated any word on whose speaking and the vendors

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NightShade · Sep 20, 2011

Some of the vendors and sponsors have been updated as well as some of the raffle items. I have been updating the site as I receive the info. You can also check easily see what is happening by checking out CRASE 2011

Also one of the speakers is Joe Yaiullo Joe Yaiullo | CRASE 2011

bigB · Sep 21, 2011

As promised, here are the remaining two speakers for CRASE 2011.

Adding to Joe Yaiulio we have:

Frseh from Tanked, we have Justin Credabel

I have know Justin for several years and he will be a great addition to the speakers at CRASE V. Justin founded the non-profit Applied Sustainable Aquaculture to conduct research on coral propagation, and educate the public about coral aquaculture and the importance of coral in the wild. At the Coral Research Lab at the Science and Technology Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut Justin further refined the techniques of fusing mulitple coral together to create new varieties, and micro-culture techniques. Justin also founded the Coral Bank, a living stocks collection of coral in captivity, during his time at the Science Magnet school.

The website is www.coralbank.org Justin is now at Underwater World in Los Angeles where he is developing the aquaculture division, and establishing new strains of captive grown coral, including many species of Goniopora, and new varieties of fused coral. Justin is also in the band Incognito Sofa Love, signed to Tribe Muzik. He is often joined by is friends and daughters in the creation of music and videos.

Last, but by no means least, we have Tony Vargas

Tony Vargas started his aquatic adventures at the age of seven, with Guppies in a pickle jar. Shortly thereafter, he was breeding a large host of freshwater tropical’s. In the early eighties he took a giant leap forward and assembled his very first salt water aquarium (fish only). Moving on to more challenging waters, in the mid 1980's, he took another leap forward and experimented with marine invertebrates and corals. Moving forward in the late eighties a handful of aquarist including Tony were among the first in United States to successfully keep and maintain Acropora alive in captivity, long term. Tony began to share this experiences and knowledge with others through the many articles he wrote in a column titled "Feature Coral" for FAMA magazine. One of the Acropora articles in FAMA was acknowledge in Carden Wallace text book on Acropora titled "Staghorn Corals of the World".

Today, Tony SCUBA dives around the world taking underwater photos and observing many of these creatures in their natural environment. With his writings he has effectively communicated his experiences and observations. Tony has traveled the States and Europe giving lectures and consultations on corals, reef fish husbandry, and complete system design.

Recently, Tony has completed work on his forthcoming book titled "The Coral Reef Aquarium". This book focuses on the basics of reef keeping, how to properly assemble a coral reef aquarium (five great examples), and the long term care of these critters in a captive environment. Forward by Sanjay Joshi and Preface by J. Charles Delbeek.

Topic Presentation: The World’s most Successful Reef Aquariums!