Let's have a field trip to an local outdoor backyard reef acro farm. https://www.garretts-acropolis.com/
No fees, no invitation needed, just come and hang/talk reef. Meet new reefers...do a bit of swapping...build a local reef community.
And bring your orange lens glasses for this field trip!
Date: Sunday February 15th, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm (Time is strictly enforced on this field trip)
Location: Garrett's Acropolis
Address will be sent out to everyone on the Socali Reefer Meetup mailing list shortly.
If you are interested in going, and are not part of the mailing list. Please PM Richard (@wishntoboutside) or Ben (@ndrwater) for Garrett's Acropolis address.
This Month's Topic:
This is an unique opportunity hosted by Socali Reefer's Meetup Group and Thanks to Steve for graciously opening up his operation to us.
No fees, no invitation needed, just come and hang/talk reef. Meet new reefers...do a bit of swapping...build a local reef community.
Date: Sunday February 15th, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm (Time is strictly enforced on this field trip)
Location: Garrett's Acropolis
Address will be sent out to everyone on the Socali Reefer Meetup mailing list shortly.
If you are interested in going, and are not part of the mailing list. Please PM Richard (@wishntoboutside) or Ben (@ndrwater) for Garrett's Acropolis address.
This Month's Topic:
- Special Guest: Steve Garrett (Owner and operator of Garrett's Acropolis)
- Check out an actual outdoor reef farm system (I remember seeing the 1st iteration of Steve's backyard operation back in 2000's).
- Learn about his geothermal heating/cooling system.
- Ask Questions about the system (Rain, Lighting, etc.)
- Discuss topics / Special events for 2026
This is an unique opportunity hosted by Socali Reefer's Meetup Group and Thanks to Steve for graciously opening up his operation to us.
