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January 19th, 2025

Multi-Club Swap (SCTFS Sponsored)

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Seekonk Rod & Gun Club, Rehoboth, MA

We're very excited to be bringing together FIVE different clubs from the greater New England area for our first ever multi-club swap meet! Some of the details are still in the works, but here's what you need to know in the mean time:
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯𝘀
1. Boston Aquarium Society
2. New England Cichlid Association
3. Pioneer Valley Aquarium Society
4. Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island
5. South Coast Tropical Fish Society ()
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀
This year, we decided to continue our Winter swap meet to include other clubs, so we will have dedicated tables for each of the participating clubs. Each club will have a set number of tables that their club members can use to set up and sell their items—you'll see everything from live fish, invertebrates, and isopods to plants and other natural decor; tanks and equipment (both used and new); non-natural decor, for those of you with a penchant for plastic and silk; dry supplies like fish foods, wet supplies like water treatments and medicines... it'll be a good selection, to be sure!
If you are a member of one of the participating clubs and are interested in selling at the swap meet, please reach out to your club organizer(s) to discuss space at the club tables. To reiterate, 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨—𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙥, 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙧(𝙨) 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝘾𝙏𝙁𝙎.
𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯𝘀
Each club with have an opportunity to give a short presentation about themselves, their goals, and the benefits of being a member, so this will also be your chance to learn about and join other clubs, or find out what the benefits are if you've been considering joining, but haven't committed yet.
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀
Perhaps best of all, you'll have access to one of the largest groups of aquarium hobbyists, amateurs and even some professionals to come together outside of a major convention setting; ask them all of your burning questions, and get the answers you need!
If you still have questions, please take a look at the FAQs below—if your answer isn't there, please feel free to leave a comment on this event with your question and we'll make sure to answer it for everyone!
𝗙𝗔𝗤𝘀
1. 𝗗𝗼 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗽?
Not at all! Everyone is welcome to come to the swap, peruse the items available, purchase, speak with club members and organizers, and generally have a great time!
2. 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲?
No fees, and no tickets needed! Entry is free and open to the public. Doors are open 10:30AM - 3:30PM, but we encourage you to come early if you're looking for livestock, as some items may sell out quickly.

3. 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱/𝗿𝗲𝗻, 𝗽𝗲𝘁(𝘀)?
Abosoluety!!!This will be a family-friendly event! We encourage you to bring friends, family and children interested in the aquarium hobby.

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