New in the tank

[Wrasse Man]

Hello everyone! I just stumbled across this page and have been hooked for the last hour or so (glad the boss is out today).

I just wanted to introduce myself and say hi!

[Kinesthesia]

Howdy WrasseMan and Welcome !

[Phill]

Hi Wrasse Man - welcome to The Reef Tank.

Another Wisconsin reefer - if we keep this up we can hold the annual Oregon picnic here.

Phill

[Drew]

Very good! The more people from Wisconsin the better! Welcome to the board! Do you know of any good places to get coral? The best place I have found is Aquatics Unlimited. Well anyway, just wanted to say hi!

Drew

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"Im learnding"
"Thats my sandbox, I can't go in the deep-end"

[FishDaddy]

Welcome aboard, Wrasseman!! Glad to have you here. How 'bout telling us about your 75 and posting a description in the Tank Specs Section?
Dick

[Wrasse Man]

Hi all!

Drewman: Sorry, I would have to say that I am not a big fan of Aquatics Unlimited. All the fish I have gotten from them have been diseased, or die off quickly. I have never bought a coral from them, but their coral holding tank is what I strive not have. Also, the people there may lower themselves to help you, but they may not. Sorry to be so down on them...just personal experience.
I would recomend the drive to Highland Park, IL to North Shore Aquatics. It will be worth your time. The corals are a little more pricey, but still reasonable. (They had a double headed Sarc that was about 12" tall and 5" across for $70. They are pretty friendly are very knowledgeable. Also, the fish I have gotten from them have been top-notch. If you are making the drive, be sure to call ahead and make sure that Michelle is working that day. She knows this stuff backwards and forwards. Their site is www.rarefish.com

::steps off soapbox::

[Phill]

I am not a fan of Aquatic Unlimited. I suggest Hoffer's Tropic Life on 76 at Good Hope. Or go talk w/ David over at Fish Fanatics on National Ave in West Allis , David is a great guy however his selction is limited but will special order at reasonable prices.

Phill

[Drew]

Aquatics Unlimited is the only place I found locally that sells corals. I bought all of my FW fish there and they were all great, so I assumed that the sw would be great also. But now that I think about it, they really dont have the greatest looking stock there. Although the corals I got recently are doing very well. But I will definately check out those other places. I thought I knew about all of the FS around here. I'm new to reefing so I am still getting to know all the dealers around here. Thanks for the replies.

Drew

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"Im learnding"
"Thats my sandbox, I can't go in the deep-end"

Drewman, I am a firm believer in shopping around and gettin a feel for LFS, then settling on the one that best meets my needs. Price is a consideration yes but honest input and realistic approaches are things I value
My favorite LFS is run by a fellow reefer who also is active in the local reef club. I have introduced him to this board and others, and in return I have gotten a good look at the buisness side of the hobby, so I have a better appreciation of that end. You need to cultivate a relationship with a shop and that takes time but, definatly worth the effort



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[Alice]

Welcome to the board, Wrasseman!

~Alice

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Reefkeeping is my life; I can't afford a hobby too!