Frag Swap Season 2026: Finding Local Coral Swap Events

Frag swaps are community-organized events where hobbyists sell, trade, and buy coral fragments.\n\nMajor annual frag swaps:\n- Reef-A-Palooza (NYC, Orlando, Costa Mesa): Largest in the US\n- MARS Frag Swap (Michigan): Massive Midwest event\n- ReefStock (Denver): Growing Rocky Mountain event\n- Coral Farmers Market (multiple locations): Nationwide series\n- Fragaholics (Texas): Major Southern swap\n\nHow to find local events:\n1. Check Reef2Reef Events subforum\n2. Follow local reef club social media pages\n3. Search Facebook Groups for '[your city] reef club'\n4. Watch vendor Instagram stories for event announcements\n\nSelling at frag swaps:\n- Table costs typically $50-200 depending on event size\n- Prepare frags 2-4 weeks ahead for healing time\n- Price competitively—most sales are $10-50 per frag\n- Bring bags, rubber bands, labels, and a battery-powered air pump\n- Accept Venmo/PayPal—many buyers don't carry cash\n\nFrag swaps are the best way to get rare corals at fair prices while meeting your local reef community.