Is there a dealer in Miami, FL?

[varyhare]

I'm new to this forum but very interested in the 70. I would love some pricing on the 70 and your lighting options for that tank. EVOS or Planet I.
P.S. Elos aquariums make all others just buckets with fish and stuff.

[loweryster]

Doral Aquarium & Reptile
2600 NW 87th Ave Ste #4
Miami, FL 33172
Phone: (305) 718-9973

I have been there a few times in the past, they had a 160, but I have not been there in probably a year. Jesse do they still sell your equipment? I was going to have them get me a 70 as well but never went through with it.

[varyhare]

Thanks so much going to check them out ASAP.

[loweryster]

No problem, let me know how the store is.

[varyhare]

Unfortunately,

My heart was set on going there today but I called to check if they still had one but just got V/M on the phone posted in The List. Maybe during the week they will open. LFS need days off too. But I'll post my findings.

I am in the market (Jesse knows) and just wanted to make sure the System 70's stand comes completely finished in the back since I am planning on using it as a full 360 view.

Maybe another thread is warranted?

[elosusa]

The stand is designed to be viewed from all sides. Doral can order from us but I do not believe they have any elos 70's in stock. 70's sell the quickest of any of our systems and I only know of a couple in the country who may have them in stock. Unfortunately, nothing close to Miami. Hope that helps and sorry for the late reply.

[loweryster]

I stopped down there on Sunday, they were closed. It seems that they have a new number, 305-303-7325. I hope I got that right.

[varyhare]

Thanks Jesse but I am waiting for January's "big bullet proof tank" coming to Miami that you mentioned and maybe get on that truck as you said. I hope I can get on that truck and could you let me know how much in advance I need to place the order for that date. I am looking at the Ferrari Red Planet I and the 70 with the matching red stand. Do you think this will work out? Maybe a group purchase from the FMAS forum might happen if enough reefers in this area want an Elos too.

Loweryster, Thanks for the new number nut I just gave them a call and got V/M again. Just need to see any Elos so I can check out the design and I need to convince the girly that this is the Bang & Olufsen of tanks. I'm already convinced just by the love shown for them in this forum.

[eisaiasjr]

Hello:

My office is less than 5 bloks away from this store... Last I checked they didnt have any Elos systems on display however I will pass by today for lunch and grab some quiznos (next door to it) and maybe take some pics :)

Regards,

Estefano

[varyhare]

We're grouping up in the FMAS forum for a group purchase. Everybody interested that's in Miami-Ft.Lauderdale should join in. Eisaiasjr sounds like you might be our next to join?

[eisaiasjr]

I have no clue what FMAS is :confused:

But I would love to find out what its all about, specially if it involves buying ELOS products :)


..anyway, I went to Doral Aquariums and I can honestly say that they dont have a single ELOS product (not even the test kits) in their showroom.

Personally I would not go back into that store, they were very ill-equiped in comparison to the other places you find in Miami.

My place of choice is Exotic Aquariums on Bird Rd.

Regards,

Estefano

[varyhare]

Florida Marine Aquarium Society - We are all from Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area and there is a similar thread I started trying to find an Elos to look at in Miami. After hyping up the Elos I decided to start a group purchase in order to get a better deal for equipment and shipping. We are shooting for a January delivery and already have 3 people on board so far after a day! Who knows where this will go: 10, 20, or will we have ourselves a convoy.

[eisaiasjr]

Varyhare:

Ah, that sounds like a great idea! I have been speaking to Jesse about my new tank which will be installed in January...

Its a rather large tank with dimensions of 12-15 feet by 3-4 feet and 20-24 inches high. I still havent decided the exact dimension but they will be LARGE :)

Right now I have a system 70 with a B2 @ home for my seahorses and companions and I can tell you that I will never be able to own any other tank that is not an ELOS!

I will take some pictures of it tonight and post them on this thread so you can see them...

Regards,

Estefano

[loweryster]

varyhare - pm'd you

Estefano - I second Exotic Aquariums

[eisaiasjr]

Hey guys,

As promissed... here are some pics of the System 70. Its a new tank and I dont even have a light over it (waitting on the e-lite) so I dont have any coral.

The seahorses I have had for about 6 months and they seem to be much happier now since they got upgraded from a tall 35 gal.

I also have a longnose Hawkfish as well as a pair of Helfrichi Firefish which seems to be asleep.

Left Side view:

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/181592mini-Left_Side.JPG

Right Side view:

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/181592mini-Right_Side.JPG

Top Side view:

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/181592mini-Top_Side.JPG

Top Side View2:

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/181592mini-Top_Side2.JPG

And the Naked percs I just picked up, they will be here for another 15-21 days until I feel they are safe to get into the system 70:

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/181592mini-Naked_Percs.JPG

Regards,

Estefano

[varyhare]

Estefano,

Are you the bullet-proof tank delivery for January that Jesse mentioned to me?

[varyhare]

And by the way. Awesome tank setup. Very interesting Aquascaping is that to support seahorses so they can grab on?

[eisaiasjr]

Varyhare:

I think jesse has more business than what he likes to admit :P

anyway, I am one of the guys that might pick up the Bullet Proof glass to make a large tank...

To answer your other question, yes... the reason why I setup the tank this way is to try to get as many "hitching" post as possible for my 4 Erectus seahorses.

I still dont have a light over the tank :( but I expect it to arrive by the end of the month.

Also... my longnose hawkfish decided that he didnt like the tank anymore so he jumped :( I figured it was just a matter of time until this happened.

Regards,

Estefano

[varyhare]

Estefano,

I have been trying to accumulate enough tank orders to alleviate the shipping woes for Miami, FL. I have several potential members that would also like Elos tanks in Miami-Ft.Lauderdale and as a group purchase, the shipping won't be as painful.

Unfortunately, with open tanks we always have the possibility of suicide fish. I'm sorry to hear about your hawkfish. I thought only wrasse had suicidal tendancies. Sounds like my kitty is going to LOVE my new Elos in January!