Aquatic Experience Chicago, Illinois

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November 4th-6th ...

From saltwater to freshwater with pond and aquatic animals, we have it all. Consumers and retailers are invited to join us for educational seminars and a robust show floor filled with hobbyists from entry level to the most sophisticated aquarium keepers, as well as livestock and equipment experts and the industry?s best and most trend-setting manufacturers. Add in a bevy of high powered speakers you?ve heard of and read articles from but have not had the chance to meet in person and you?ve got a must see for any aquarist no matter what their experience level.

2016 Speakers: George Blasiola ? Chris Buerner ? Sanjay Joshi ? Oliver Knott ? Chris Lukhaup ? Richard Ross ? Julian Sprung ? Wolfgang Staeck ? Lawrence Kent ? Liz Marchio ? Barbie Fiorentino ? Mike Hellweg ? Joe Olenik ? Lynn Switanowski ? Michael Johnson ? Justin Grabel ? Patrick Donston

SEA LION SPLASH
Sponsored by Aqueon, Coralife and Kent Marine
Sea Lion Splash offers guests of all ages an up-close experience with sea lions, as well as the opportunity to learn about these amazing mammals through a thirty-minute spell binding show hosted by trainer Surfer Joe.

EXHIBITORS AND PRODUCT SHOPPING MART:
Manufacturers ? Hobbyist/Clubs ? Health & Nutrition Retailers ? Non Profit Organizations ? Coral, Frags and Live Rock Marine ? Pond & Aquarium Aquatic Livestock ? Innovative Products ? Substrates and Decor ? Water Garden Products ? Filters, Lighting and Accessories ? Furniture and Supplies

ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE:
64,000+ Sq Ft of Salt/Fresh Water Exhibits and Displays ? Daily Show Floor Raffle ? Free Show Floor ? Presentations ? Kid?s Aquarium Contest ? Win A Betta Fish Toss ?  Touch Tank ? Educational Programs ? Face Painting and Caricature Artist ? State of the Industry Town Hall Meeting/Q&A Session

http://aquaticexperience.org/

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We're headed out to the AE in the morning....we'll meet up with Isaiah at the show booth....we'll be at table/booth 121 ...a fun day...I'll try for pics too..

[BallAquatics]

Say hi to Stephan for me if you see him.   

Dennis

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Say hi to Stephan for me if you see him.   

Dennis

Sure will.....

[Ron Sower]

Have fun!

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Yep, We had a blast.....pics up above in another post....Swiss Tropical didn't have a booth this time around...but we saw Stephan at a distance later on...didn't get a chance to rein him in for a chat...