Tuscany Heather Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 This is all new to me are there booths to buy fish? Decor? Free Samples? What can I expect? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 I went last year and I am going this year too. there were some free samples(I don't remember if it was at the booths or at the beginning) there were fish, invertebrates, reptiles, and some insects, there was a lot of decor at a decent price. but the best part of the event were the speakers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lots Of Loaches Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 We went to the Dallas Aquashella last year (our 1st time) and had a blast. There were so many booths selling lots of fish, plants, coral, snails, food, gifts and decor. There was a raffle you could buy tickets for that had lots of great fish related items. There were lots of youtube/fishtube people there that were so nice and talked fish with us and also guest speakers on lots of different subjects. FYI…there are also a lot of booths that cater to salt water if that is your interest. We had a great time and will be going again this year. VIP tickets got us in earlier than general admission which allowed for more talking to the youtube/fishtubers. Don’t be surprised if you spend more money than planned as there is so many neat things to see and get, we sure did! I hope you have a great time! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 I will be there both days in a “Staff” T shirt. I’ll be sharing time volunteering at the raffle booth and going to talks, walking around some, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struggle Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Michelle and I will be there both days volunteering at the shrimp competition both mornings. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscany Heather Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 Fantastic, I will be there both days too, went with the VIP access in hope to be able to see everything. Very interested in the shrimp competition. Might stop by and say hi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struggle Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 On 7/31/2022 at 11:56 AM, Tuscany Heather said: Fantastic, I will be there both days too, went with the VIP access in hope to be able to see everything. Very interested in the shrimp competition. Might stop by and say hi. Please do if you get the chance, Michelle loves talking shrimp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReNae Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 This will be my first time ever and I am flying from California. Any suggestions for traveling back by plane? Not sure what is allowed on the airplane that I can bring back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lots Of Loaches Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 @ReNae I would contact the airline company I was flying on and maybe TSA if I wanted to carry anything on the plane with me. Have fun at Aquashella! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscany Heather Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 Due to no liquids allowed, I would think fish would be ruled out. But anything that can be put in your suitcase I would think would be ok. I would think that some of the vendors might ship for you? I’m originally from CA, sure do miss the weather out there. Have fun! Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Blue Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I'm local and this will be my first time going! I am SO excited, and hope to meet up with some of you. Hope everyone has fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineSong Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 8/3/2022 at 6:31 PM, Tuscany Heather said: Due to no liquids allowed, I would think fish would be ruled out. But anything that can be put in your suitcase I would think would be ok. I would think that some of the vendors might ship for you? I’m originally from CA, sure do miss the weather out there. Have fun! Good luck. Actually, folks are often allowed to fly with fish in hand. I guess TSA figures if fish can live in it, it's just water! Here is a video Irene did: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 7:09 PM, Goldie Blue said: I'm local and this will be my first time going! I am SO excited, and hope to meet up with some of you. Hope everyone has fun! I didn’t realize you were local. What city? I’m in North Richland Hills. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Blue Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 8/5/2022 at 12:45 PM, Odd Duck said: What city? I’m in North Richland Hills. I'm technically in Fort Worth, but we're right by Lake Worth! I just found out CPAC will be this weekend, and right across the freeway from Aquashella 😩I can't wait to see what traffic is like. I'm only there on Saturday but I'd definitely like to stop by and say hi to you! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Eric_ Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I think I’ll swing by with a kid or two. Will say hi to the co op folks if the line isn’t too long. See y’all out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jstewart0925 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Went today and goin tomorrow again. Pretty good event was just a tad bit warm in the building. Thanks Texas 😂🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscany Heather Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 My first time at Aquashella, had a great time, came home with some prizes, samples, and awesome swag. Met some great people. Purchased some shrimp and 2 L333 King Tiger Plecos. I’m already to go agian! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its Hutch Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Not sure if I saw anybody from the forum or not but if you were wearing the Co-Op I tried to tell you nice shirt or hat. There was so many people tho. Had a great time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struggle Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Not sure if I saw anyone either but Michelle and I worked the shrimp contest both mornings so if you saw a guy with a mustache and beautiful blonde lady that was us 😀. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 6:07 PM, Struggle said: Not sure if I saw anyone either but Michelle and I worked the shrimp contest both mornings so if you saw a guy with a mustache and beautiful blonde lady that was us 😀. I’m pretty sure I saw you nudging shrimp out of hiding with a tool that looked like a tiny white, fragile, hammer and said in passing, “I wondered how that would be done.” Or something to that effect. I also saw her, and I assume you, throughout the day. I was at the raffle booths off and on through both days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struggle Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Hahaha, that was one of the judges with the hammer but yes we were wondering around throughout the day and passed by you several times! Sometimes together, some times with kids, sometimes with kids and Grandkids, sometimes alone but I have to admit my feet and legs are a little sore, 😂. I’ll not be wearing flip flops next year for sure. The raffle area was crazy packed!!! I definitely tried to stay out of that area at raffle time. On 8/8/2022 at 6:43 PM, Odd Duck said: I’m pretty sure I saw you nudging shrimp out of hiding with a tool that looked like a tiny white, fragile, hammer and said in passing, “I wondered how that would be done.” Or something to that effect. I also saw her, and I assume you, throughout the day. I was at the raffle booths off and on through both days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 6:49 PM, Struggle said: Hahaha, that was one of the judges with the hammer but yes we were wondering around throughout the day and passed by you several times! Sometimes together, some times with kids, sometimes with kids and Grandkids, sometimes alone but I have to admit my feet and legs are a little sore, 😂. I’ll not be wearing flip flops next year for sure. The raffle area was crazy packed!!! I definitely tried to stay out of that area at raffle time. I should have looked closer at faces! 🤦🏻♀️ If you noticed a stocky, older lady with a thick brown and gray braid, pushing hard to sell those raffle tickets, that was me. It’s for such a good cause and I was very impressed with how much money was raised - over $15,650.00! My buddy John was the head raffle organizer so I was helping him out. They made almost double what they made at the last Aquashella in Chicago! In case anybody doesn’t know, the proceeds all go toward the #1000 Mermaids Fund which is a 501(C)3 group that is helping to restore reef habitat. They are a part of the Ocean Rescue Alliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struggle Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 6:59 PM, Odd Duck said: I should have looked closer at faces! 🤦🏻♀️ If you noticed a stocky, older lady with a thick brown and gray braid, pushing hard to sell those raffle tickets, that was me. It’s for such a good cause and I was very impressed with how much money was raised - over $15,650.00! My buddy John was the head raffle organizer so I was helping him out. They made almost double what they made at the last Aquashella in Chicago! In case anybody doesn’t know, the proceeds all go toward the #1000 Mermaids Fund which is a 501(C)3 group that is helping to restore reef habitat. They are a part of the Ocean Rescue Alliance. Wow, that is amazing so much money was raised! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 7:19 PM, Struggle said: Wow, that is amazing so much money was raised! I’m proud to have been a small part of it. It’s such a good cause. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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