76 Posts Later...LOL

SaltwaterGeek · 01-09-2008, 06:54 AM

I guess I should have posted here first, but figured I would just jump right into posting mode..LOL.

Anyway, my name is Chris. I live just south of Raleigh, NC. (For those local reefers that would like to occasionally get together to talk "shop") I've been involved in this hobby since the early 90's, but the last time I actually had a tank was when under gravel filtration was the hottest thing out... wow, that was a while back!

In June 2007 I bought a 12g NanoCube DX and have been smitten since. Over the course of the next 6 months I will be moving up to a 144g half circle in which I will chronicle. I've already been posting on what equipment to buy. Need Some Advice On Filtration & Other Components. So any help you guys can give me would be greatly appreciated.

I want to express my deepest thanks to everyone who has helped me so much since I became a member. You all are very knowledgeable, and have helped me out greatly.

Thanks for your time,
Chris

blue_eyes53813 · 01-09-2008, 08:55 AM

Hi Chris. Glad you are here.. 144g circle... That sounds like a cool tank.

SaltwaterGeek · 01-09-2008, 09:01 AM

Yeah the Oceanic 144g Half circle is a great looking tank. There is one set up at my LFS. The dimensions are 57.5x29x29. The curved glass makes the tank look so much bigger. However, the curved glass also demands a much higher $ amount.

Chris

Witfull · 01-09-2008, 10:04 AM

hi chris, you must pony up contributing member status for late introduction...its in the fine print, readable under lemon juice and a special reader We, Admins own....so pony up,,,LOL

belated welcome~

SaltwaterGeek · 01-09-2008, 10:11 AM

Witfull · 01-09-2008, 10:13 AM

watch it...Woody is in NC,,,she can ban bat you from ever LFS around~

Woodstock · 01-09-2008, 10:26 AM

lol Witty~

Hello Chris

SaltwaterGeek · 01-09-2008, 03:53 PM

Hey Woody... I went to Triangle Tropical Fish today. Not bad. I think I was most impressed by their collection of reference books more than anything.

I found another new spot just across from the Southpoint mall. Its called Salty Waters. Great Atmosphere, awesome selection.... but they can work on the CS a bit. I just bought a nice zoo frag from them today.

The other place you told me about.... "That Fishy Place", in Durham... I couldn't locate it.... Can you give me directions?

Thanks,
Chris

lcstorc · 01-09-2008, 03:56 PM

Belated welcome to RS!
Glad to have you here and I look forward to pics of both tanks.

SaltwaterGeek · 01-09-2008, 04:07 PM

Thanks... I will get you guys some pics here soon.

Chris

Woodstock · 01-09-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LivingTheDream

Hey Woody... I went to Triangle Tropical Fish today. Not bad. I think I was most impressed by their collection of reference books more than anything.

I found another new spot just across from the Southpoint mall. Its called Salty Waters. Great Atmosphere, awesome selection.... but they can work on the CS a bit. I just bought a nice zoo frag from them today.

The other place you told me about.... "That Fishy Place", in Durham... I couldn't locate it.... Can you give me directions?

Thanks,
Chris

Sorry, I told you the wrong name....I meant to say "Salty waters". Haha.. I wasn't even close

I like Salty Waters.. nice place and very clean. They just moved from another location off of 15/501 area. Sorry to hear about the CS issue there. They're usually very hospitable but they stay very busy. Ohhh... They can make (or have a carpenter to) some AWESOME custom cabnitry if you're interested.

I frequent Triangle Tropical fish store and Salty waters for about 90% of my fishy needs. Between the both of them you can find what you need.

www.ReefScience.com has a store just off of 540/ 70 in Raleigh. Have you check it out yet? They are a direct importer of corals and they provide fish for several fish stores in the area. I was just there Sunday to pick up a few bulbs.

SaltwaterGeek · 01-09-2008, 04:47 PM

Oh yeah, Salty Waters...LOL. I didn't have a bad experience there its just that its ran by a bunch of 20 year olds, so you get the CS to match. When I went in there today, I actually had to tell the sales rep what kind of coral a few he had were... Overall not a bad place.

I haven't been to the one on 540/70... How would you rate them? Do you have an addy or phone number locally? I'll have to check them out maybe tomorrow and see whats up.

Chris

zy112 · 01-09-2008, 05:18 PM

Sounds like it will be a cool tank set up

SaltwaterGeek · 01-09-2008, 05:28 PM

Here's a pic of my Duncan's Coral. It actually has 4 polyps. Sorry don't have a macro lens, so this is the best I can do right now.

01-09-2008, 06:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	76 Posts Later...LOL I guess I should have posted here first, but figured I would just jump right into posting mode..LOL. Anyway, my name is Chris. I live just south of Raleigh, NC. (For those local reefers that would like to occasionally get together to talk "shop") I've been involved in this hobby since the early 90's, but the last time I actually had a tank was when under gravel filtration was the hottest thing out... wow, that was a while back! In June 2007 I bought a 12g NanoCube DX and have been smitten since. Over the course of the next 6 months I will be moving up to a 144g half circle in which I will chronicle. I've already been posting on what equipment to buy. Need Some Advice On Filtration & Other Components. So any help you guys can give me would be greatly appreciated. I want to express my deepest thanks to everyone who has helped me so much since I became a member. You all are very knowledgeable, and have helped me out greatly. Thanks for your time, Chris Last edited by SaltwaterGeek : 01-09-2008 at 08:16 AM.

01-09-2008, 08:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,927 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 76 Posts Later...LOL Hi Chris. Glad you are here.. 144g circle... That sounds like a cool tank. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

01-09-2008, 09:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 76 Posts Later...LOL Yeah the Oceanic 144g Half circle is a great looking tank. There is one set up at my LFS. The dimensions are 57.5x29x29. The curved glass makes the tank look so much bigger. However, the curved glass also demands a much higher $ amount. Chris

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SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 76 Posts Later...LOL LOL

01-09-2008, 10:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,663 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 76 Posts Later...LOL lol Witty~ Hello Chris __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

01-09-2008, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 76 Posts Later...LOL Hey Woody... I went to Triangle Tropical Fish today. Not bad. I think I was most impressed by their collection of reference books more than anything. I found another new spot just across from the Southpoint mall. Its called Salty Waters. Great Atmosphere, awesome selection.... but they can work on the CS a bit. I just bought a nice zoo frag from them today. The other place you told me about.... "That Fishy Place", in Durham... I couldn't locate it.... Can you give me directions? Thanks, Chris

01-09-2008, 03:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,940 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 76 Posts Later...LOL Belated welcome to RS! Glad to have you here and I look forward to pics of both tanks. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

01-09-2008, 04:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 76 Posts Later...LOL Thanks... I will get you guys some pics here soon. Chris

01-09-2008, 04:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 76 Posts Later...LOL Oh yeah, Salty Waters...LOL. I didn't have a bad experience there its just that its ran by a bunch of 20 year olds, so you get the CS to match. When I went in there today, I actually had to tell the sales rep what kind of coral a few he had were... Overall not a bad place. I haven't been to the one on 540/70... How would you rate them? Do you have an addy or phone number locally? I'll have to check them out maybe tomorrow and see whats up. Chris

01-09-2008, 05:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
zy112 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: IN Posts: 984 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 76 Posts Later...LOL Sounds like it will be a cool tank set up __________________ Zach

01-09-2008, 05:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 76 Posts Later...LOL Here's a pic of my Duncan's Coral. It actually has 4 polyps. Sorry don't have a macro lens, so this is the best I can do right now.

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