AquaH 2024 Aquatics Show - How good was it?

[@ReefDork]

Well, what a weekend! Fantastic job covering the show Jay! And great to finally meet you 🙂

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@ReefDork What a show! You did a brilliant job making it happen through the livestreams. It's fantastic for the hobby. Thanks for having the time for a quick interview for the channel - means alot. I know how busy you were 😂. Think you should have another holiday in France for a rest. Will see you in the chat on next Sunday's livestream. Also, so glad you talked Ryan into having a stand. Ryan and his team smashed it. Take care mate 🙂

[@amywan7504]

Wow, what a weekend! Fantastic job covering the show Jay! Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@jaysrealreefuk]

Such a fantastic show, we've been spoilt with reefing events in the UK this year. Fingers crossed for 2025 🙏. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. 🙂

[@gaborhorvath3022]

It was great to meet you there. :)

[@jaysrealreefuk]

Such a fantastic show mate. Great to see you to. Hope to see you at the 2025 event 👍🙂

[@gaborhorvath3022]

@@jaysrealreefuk My article about it is in the latest issue of the PFK. I mentioned you, too.:)

[@AdamChallinor]

Hi Jay, it was great to meet at the show and have our nano reef chat👍🐠

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@AdamChallinor great to meet a fellow nano reef lover 🙌. Fantastic tanks and you can still have beautiful corals. Hope you didn't spend up? 😂 Look forward to next year.

[@islandreef5292]

Thanks for the Coverage glad to be somewhat apart of it being able to see this go down from Canada!

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@islandreef5292 wow...amazing to think someone watches this from Canada 🇨🇦. Thanks mate. Just need Fragbox here next year. Hope the reef tank is going well? 👍

[@harrywest5447]

Definitely an amazing show! Can confirm John is a legend, nice to finally meet you and definitely want a Red Sea xl.

[@jaysrealreefuk]

Great choice..I do love Red Sea products as you know. The all in ones are so easy that even beginners like me can have a healthy reef. Great to see you at the show buddy. Did you pick up some nice bits? Thanks for watching 🙂

[@harrywest5447]

Think for the same reason your drawn to Red Sea nanos is probably the reason i am too. Hopefully i'll see you there next year too, i was only there for a recon mission this time so didnt pick anything up though if the G2 XL had been on offer id of ordered one!

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@harrywest5447 yeah, the G2 XL is a fantastic choice. Will last you a good few years. Bad news is, I've never known Red Sea to do a deal or special offers 😬😂. Keep me posted mate 🙂👍

[@harrywest5447]

@@jaysrealreefuk its bigger than i thought when i saw it in person too, thinking of a nem tank with a few special corals. hopefully catch you on the live stream friday

[@kateelizabethbeauty2019]

Wow!! How amazing is everything at this show. Such a fantastic overview, thank you.

[@jaysrealreefuk]

Love you ❤️ xxx

[@jamesglavey1515]

Great video Jay. I was there on Sunday and loved watching your video to make sure I didn’t miss anything! 😂

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@jamesglavey1515thanks for the watch mate. 👍 How was Sunday? Any bargains on corals? Were they selling them off?

[@jamesglavey1515]

@@jaysrealreefuk all the sellers were saying it was less busy than Saturday but still loads of coral left, I really enjoyed it. And yep they were selling things off cheaper at the end of the day. Ryan was asking people how much they wanted the coral to cost and negotiating from there 😂

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@jamesglavey1515 sounds like I missed out on some bargains..as a Yorkshire man that hurts 😂😂😂. Might need to do two days next year. Take care mate.

[@smeshfactory3992]

Mate that gloss grey DD Reef Pro 1200 tank is EXACTLY what I've been eyeing up recently for goldfish,

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@smeshfactory3992 it's a beautiful tank. It just looks premium. Great choice if you go for that 👍

[@ReefRondo]

Amazing video Jay! Really appreciate the time and effort you have put into this. Thank you. Really nice of you to give people shout outs like that especially Reefy AF with Lee! What a legend!

[@jaysrealreefuk]

Reefy AF.....I love the livestream/ podcast. The honesty and frank speaking is so refreshing. Massive fan. I have a big soft spot for Lee, best dry sense of humour in the hobby 🙌. Thanks for the watch mate. Keep in touch 👍

[@MogsysAquarium]

What a fantastic video , loved it mate, gutted couldn't attend would of loved to have seen you all , take care 👍

[@jaysrealreefuk]

Mate, miss you so so much ❤️. It was an amazing show, you would have loved it, but the only thing to make it better would have been you and Ross 🙌. Oh....and cheaper torch corals and tea 😂. Hope the family are all good and see you on a Friday soon 🙂.

[@BrucesMummy]

Was a Pleasure To Finally Meet You Jay 😊

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@BrucesMummy You have such a lovely family great to meet you all. 🙂 Thank you so much for my T Shirt, I wear it loads on the Livestreams. Take care and catch up at a future event.

[@dazsboxofwater]

Looks like you had a great day Jay & looked like some lovely bits available, madness the torch hype is still in full swing though, catch up Friday , have a good beginning of the week mate 👍🏻

[@jaysrealreefuk]

I thought prices for dropping aswell mate, but so many torches at the show between £250 and An eye watering £800 😭. There the ones I wanted for £150 😂😂. I loved the show and hopefully I can make it back in 2025. See you Friday. Thanks for the watch and comment 🙂

[@andy2798100]

Great video Jay. Hope to see an update on your tank soon.

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@andy2798100 Thanks mate. Yeah, tank update video coming in the next few weeks 🙂

[@tonycloseukreef3799]

Jay fantastic video looks a great venue for the hobby thanks for sharing 👍

[@jaysrealreefuk]

Tony 🙌. Thought you would be first in the queue 😂. It was a fantastic show mate, you would have loved the coral stands. Thanks for watching mate, means a lot. 🙂

[@theeastcoastreefer]

Was great to see you at the show and have a chat with you in person! Thanks for not cutting me from the final video lol

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@theeastcoastreefer Great to meet you too, keep up the great work on your channel. I don't do much editing so you were always going to be in the video. Congrats on winning the stickers 😂😂. Get down to Coral Freaks in October to end the year. Also, you picked up some nice pieces through that frag swap. They look great on your frag rack. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@DansReef]

I was in the queue when you where outside & behind you when you were filming, early on in the show, I didn't get a chance to say hello but was cool to see you & great video Jay ☺️ The show was amazing 👌🏼

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@DansReef Mate, you should have come over and say 'hello'. It's a privilege to meet viewers of the channel. Are you going to Coral Freaks in October? Might see you there if you are. It was a brilliant show - with AquaH and Love2 Reef we've been spoilt this year. Did you get anything nice from AquaH?

[@DansReef]

⁠@@jaysrealreefuk I will catch you next time for sure 👌🏼 I've not seen any info on Coral Freaks will have to have a look. Funny enough I didn't get any coral was very hard not to but did buy a few bits from Aqua Print, they had some cool bits, I was with my eldest daughter who is 9. Next year the hole family will come ☺️ Look forward to your next videos & live streams 👌🏼

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@DansReef Johnny at Aquaprint creates some innovative products. Love that company. I was the same, got best to coral and lost my head after that 😂😂. We both should be proud leaving without a coral - that' takes will power. 😂😂 Hope to meet the family next year. Thanks for following. ,🙂

[@DansReef]

@@jaysrealreefuk it was tough walking out with no coral but I think I'll be putting in a little order with Ryan at Prestige in the next week 👀😂 should make up for it 😂

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@DansReef Ryan will look after you for sure. 👍

[@ukm120]

Thanks for the vid Jay. Disappointed I couldn’t make it, looked like you had a great time.

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@ukm120 such a great show, would have been great if you could have made it. Lucky that these events are now in the UK. Thank you for being a loyal follower of the Chanel. Hey, have you bought a ticket for Coral Freaks at AAC in October?

[@ukm120]

@@jaysrealreefuk I haven’t bought tickets for AAC Jay, between work and the distance it’s not an option this year. Fingers crossed I’ll have an opportunity to get to an event next year.

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@ukm120 fully understand, take care buddy🙏👍

[@motherofaquatics]

Thank you for your lovely comments 😁 great video!

[@jaysrealreefuk]

You have an amazing business. Love it. Keep up the great work guys 👍🙂

[@martincsreefandkoi]

Great coverage of the show and great enthusiasm

[@jaysrealreefuk]

Thank you. I absolutely love this hobby, and hopefully more beginners come in and join us. Owning a reef tank is special. We had such a great time. Thanks for the watch and comment. 👍

[@martincsreefandkoi]

@@jaysrealreefuk the freshwater hobby has had shows and auctions going back to the late 80's when i was heavily involved with the british cichlid assoc. Having many like minded people at events makes for a great day. I hope as the organiser said on your video this is the first of many.

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@martincsreefandkoi yeah, I hope so mate. I would love to see the freshwater and reptiles sections grow in 2025. I didn't really cover this in my video as my YT audience is marine. Are you still freshwater, marine or both?

[@martincsreefandkoi]

@@jaysrealreefuk currently marine 750l reef and 10k litre koi pond closed my freshwater down in march.

[@joannefox4903]

Wow, looks amazing, and excellent vlogging Sir ⭐️

[@jaysrealreefuk]

We missed you, but I know you're having an amazing holiday.. Catch up soon on the livestream. You are a top follower 💪💓

[@TheYorkshireReefer]

Good to see you as always. Disappointed there wasn’t any tea though 😂

[@jaysrealreefuk]

What an event mate. 🙌 Always great to catch up with a fellow Yorkshire reefer. Order was soon restored after a brew. Nothing better than a cup of tea, chocolate digestive and sitting and watching your coral reef. See you very soon 🙂👍

[@Themusicroom100]

Fantastic video Jay 😊😊😊

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@Themusicroom100 Cheers mate. Loved seeing you at AquaH. Such a laugh. Are you going to Coral Freaks in October?

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@Themusicroom100 Just subscribed to your new YT channel 👍

[@Themusicroom100]

@@jaysrealreefuk yes mate got my ticket

[@Themusicroom100]

@@jaysrealreefuk thanks mate

[@tekkersreefer8055]

Great vid jay so gutted couldn't come my self 😢

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@tekkersreefer8055 Tekkers 🙌 now then mate. You missed out, such a great event - get to the 2025 show. Hope the tank is all good? Thanks for the watch 🙂

[@LeicesterReeferUK-g1v]

Brilliant mate well done on making a great video for everyone to see , sorry about the coral glad you seen the funny side I’ll sort u out when it’s fragable big yourself up and pat yourself on the back well done 👌💪✌️👌💪

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@LeicesterReeferUK-g1v The guy who robbed my ultra torch coral 😂😂😂 My head fell off after that mate. You got a cracker there. Would love a piece when you get a chance to drag it. I'm torturing myself by looking at it on your insta. Such a bargain for £150, Ryan definitely priced that wrong 😂😂. Cheers for watching mate, we had a good laugh at the show. See yer next year hopefully 👍

[@skeptics_reef5575]

11:35 Jill!!! thats the legendary Julie Steele dont you know 😂 (or at least I think it is 😂)

[@aactv3223]

Great video jay, i do love a native rock pool tank , I had one once .

[@jaysrealreefuk]

Thank you team AAC 🙌. I would love a UK rock pool shallow reef, but don't think it helps living in Derby 😂. They are so beautiful. Excited for the final event of the year Coral Freaks in October. Got my ticket 👍🙂

[@discol76]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to cover it for us. Shame you just missed out on that Ultra Green. Did you manage to pick up something similar?

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@discol76 haha...after loosing out on the ultra green torch my head feels off with biting corals 😂😂 I loved and it was only £150 💚. Such a great event. Thank you for watching and the comment 🙂

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@discol76 Did you get anything nice?

[@Leigh33]

Have to agree the 7 ft tank is stunning but the sump was a bit underwhelming to be honest, could have had another chamber at least. 😂 Great meeting you, however briefly. Cheers Jay! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤

[@theeastcoastreefer]

The DD guys were saying it wasn’t the normal sump as they needed to be able the tank the sump out easy to move it so the put a smaller one is just for looks 😁

[@jaysrealreefuk]

DD tanks are so nice 🔥. 😂😂 That sump. Apparently, it was the wrong sumo for the 7ft tank. It was tiny 😂. Great to meet you mate. Did you pickup anything nice? Thanks for the watch.

[@Leigh33]

@@jaysrealreefuk yes buddy I sure did, I picked up a free towel from the spinning wheel thing and an 'OG'? Holy Grail torch 🔥

[@RamaR4m]

Nice to see you at the show Jay, noticed you were hanging around the Red Sea stand? After a free upgrade? 🤣

[@jaysrealreefuk]

Great to meet you mate. Red Sea didn't get the hint 😂😂, but they were kind enough to give me a free bag with AB+. Thank you for watching and commenting. 🙂

[@glowwurm9365]

Vision Aquatics had some amazing corals, probably the best at the show... sorry Ryan (Prestige Reef), close second. Was a great day though and i really hope they run it again next year.

[@jaysrealreefuk]

@@glowwurm9365 I agree mate. There coral collection was exceptional 🙌✨. I wanted 3 pieces from there, but didn't have the budget. They were very special. We were all spoilt for coral. Did you buy anything? Thank you for watching and commenting. 👍

[@glowwurm9365]

@@jaysrealreefuk Seems I had an eye for spotting the most expensive pieces (there was a £500 orange and green torch I fell in love with). I picked up a blue/green grafted frogspawn which is never seen before. And a torch, blue tipped (I forget the name may reach out to the vendor), wasn’t cheap, it blew my budget. But in all honesty they were unique pieces I’m unlikely to find regularly and it’s my birthday next week. So a little present from me to me…

[@bishbashash5319]

Hey Jay were you there on Sunday? Was hoping to meet you but must of missed you. I don't know if it's just me but the video still jitters a little. On my phone and TV

[@jaysrealreefuk]

I was only there on the Saturday mate. How was it today? Did you get anything nice? I'm off to Coral Freaks through AAC in October, are you going there? Sorry about the jitters, not sure what causes that. 😬

[@lfc6times]

Was there any general public there? Seemed like a room full of KZbinrs. 🤣

[@jaysrealreefuk]

Haha...😂😂 I believe they sold about 2700 tickets in total and 2500 must have been KZbinrs 😂😂. Lots of people now have social media which is a brilliant way to document your tanks journey over time. I encourage anyone to do that. It's brilliant to look back on. Thank you for dropping by to watch 🙂. Take care

[@ADHDREEFER]

Hi Jay was nice to meet you at AQUAH have been watching you since you started keep up the good work ADHDREEFER

[@jaysrealreefuk]

It makes me so happy that people give you the time to watch, because life is hectic. Great to meet you at the show. Did you pick up some nice bits? Thanks for being an OG follower mate. 🙂