Hello CTARS

[Dakman]

I'm Jeff and I'm new to the CT area, moved up from VA Beach due to work. I was wondering if you all could point me to some great LFS close to the Groton/Mystic area?

I moved up my 110 from VA Beach and alot of my SPS colonies suffered from the move and would like to see if i could find some of the corals I lost.

Just a bit about my tank in case your wondering, as said its a 110 mixed reef but SPS dominate and i'm running a hamilton fixture with 2 400w mh and 4 T5s. I have 2 MP 40s for circulation and I have my KH and CA on dosing pumps. I use an old euro reef skimmer to keep the water clean and I also use a gravity fed ATO to keep the water topped off. The Reefkeeper keeps everything running and allows me to keep an eye on things when I'm away from home. To keep the tank cool from the 400s I use a JBJ 1/4HP Arctica Chiller.

Well thanks for any info you all can provide in advance, have a great day!

[joewallace2008]

Welcome to Ct hope your ready for a winter lol I don't really know about near you but if willing to make a drive to west Hartford puppy center is a great place tons of frags the owner is very friendly I am sure some one will be able to help you more then me. I have searched high and low in Ct for fish stores and that is one of my favs would also love to hear of other places cheers and welcome

[Dakman]

Thanks Joe. Yeah I have no problem making drives, just have to plan it out with the family ya know. Gotta keep the wife happy too! Definantly will have to check out the puppy center, have seen a few people comment on it around here.

Thanks again

[saltychick]

Welcome! I agree with Joe. Puppy center will be your best bet for sps. But colchester petshop is a little store that has some nice stuff after a shipment. If you are on Facebook they post everytime they have anew shipment.

[BubbaBoBobBrain]

Hey Jeff, welcome to ctars. Krystal Clear Aquatics in Auburn, MA has a bunch of sps frags and colonies for sale at pretty good prices also plus literally the biggest selection of fish out of any fish store around. I will agree with the above people that Puppy Center is a great store to go to for corals also.

[BlueChip]

Go Fish in Clinton is another one more local to you. Them fantastic and puppy center are my "go to" lfs's

[diablo243]

Welcome to the club and area, I'm in Groton area myself and would advise DO NOT goto Fin and Feather. They are a shell of the store they used to be and as an off topic bone of contention, they sell puppy mill dogs which just ****es me off in general. There is an amazing shop in Warwick RI, about 40mins from Groton called "Something Fishy" amazingly clean and pristine store as well as amazing stocks of fish and corals. I would recommended then for at least a look, I have been nothing but impressed with them. Good luck!

[Pallobi]

Welcome to the northeast :beer: interested in following your progress here with ur system, please keep us informed :)

[Dakman]

Hey thanks all for the spots to check, already googled them all and looks like alot of weekend road trips in the future.
Diablo; yep already checked out fin and feather and they managed to tick me off in the 5minutes i was in there, not going back there for sure.
So I'm pretty big on fragging my SPS, so once everything smooths out in the tank (got crazy phosphates right now) and my sps start taking off again do ya'll do trades or sales around here. I've had days where i was just to lazy to plug them up (or out of room)and would give some to friends in my neighborhood just so they had a home to go to. Plus its always nice to have those places you can go back to if something tragic happens to your tank (my best kind of insurance).
If anyone nearby deceides to take a trip to some of the out of area stores and would like company let me know i'm usually game for trips, and I'll always be happy to take some along with me when i head out.
I'll get some pics up here in the next day or two for y'all to check out, would love to see some of your tanks too!!
Thanks again for the info.

Jeff

[Rwinfrey]

Hey Jeff WELCOME .......I don't know your work schedule but my pastor and I go on tour on Mondays sometimes. He has got a 90 in his office ...I will let you know the history of fin and feather I used to ne a great shop .......I work in Groton but live in oakdale its about 20 min away
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[Dakman]

Sounds good, I still dont know my work schedule yet either :) I dont check in to work until friday but should have it figured out the following week. PM me anytime, and thanks!

[Rwinfrey]

Which branch of the military are you in. I am ex navy

[Dakman]

Which branch of the military are you in. I am ex navy

Navy all the way, 16 in 4 more to go, should be able to finish it all up here in CT. What did you do in your prior life? I'm an OS but dont think i'll be doing anything rate related up here in subville :)

[Rwinfrey]

I was a bubble head sk2(SS)

[Dakman]

got ya. Kindda funny my primary job was hunting subs now i have to work with them. what a crazy sense of humor the detailers have these days.