Wwc at tongs!

THEUNION1 · 04/17/2018, 07:01 PM

Got a message that Tongs in fountain valley got a shipment of WWC corals today.

Gonna head out there in a bit and see whats good. They close at 8:30 and i heard a hand full of others know about it so if you want to swoop on some WWC's you might want to head out asap. I just might buy them all!

laverda · 04/17/2018, 08:28 PM

That's a shame!

nickrosenthal · 04/17/2018, 08:49 PM

Agreed

THEUNION1 · 04/18/2018, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by laverda

That's a shame!

Why? It gives us locals the opportunity to go buy them without having to pay shipping. To each their own i guess, but i def took advantage of it.

five.five-six · 04/18/2018, 07:47 AM

Get em before they are dead!

hawaiian_boi · 04/18/2018, 10:24 AM

I would rather pay for shipping. Once it goes in those tanks it's all over. So sad for those corals

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jcal · 04/18/2018, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by THEUNION1

Why? It gives us locals the opportunity to go buy them without having to pay shipping. To each their own i guess, but i def took advantage of it.

What type of WWC frags was there or you got?

wishntoboutside · 04/18/2018, 11:04 AM

most likely these are corals that WWC has from there farm. Their farm is top notch to say the least. these are not just chopped and glued like some of the Craigslist guys. Hopefully this will expand tongs offerings of corals. I know nothing about Tongs water quality but I have had success with their frags in the past. If one is concerned about health inspect the corals prior to buying them and always dip corals no matter where they are from as this is a great step in your tanks overall health.

snipersps · 04/18/2018, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wishntoboutside

most likely these are corals that WWC has from there farm. Their farm is top notch to say the least. these are not just chopped and glued like some of the Craigslist guys. Hopefully this will expand tongs offerings of corals. I know nothing about Tongs water quality but I have had success with their frags in the past. If one is concerned about health inspect the corals prior to buying them and always dip corals no matter where they are from as this is a great step in your tanks overall health.

I always had success with corals and fish I got from tongs.

ycnibrc · 04/18/2018, 11:34 AM

Their frag tank is ok but their main tank is not lack of light inadequate water parameters and it doesn't help that they put wild colony in there most don't survive

ycnibrc · 04/18/2018, 01:45 PM

Nothing special

BeanMachine · 04/18/2018, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by laverda

That's a shame!

Why? The price?

Rakie · 04/18/2018, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BeanMachine

Why? The price?

Because it's at Tongs.

Rakie · 04/18/2018, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by THEUNION1

Why? It gives us locals the opportunity to go buy them without having to pay shipping. To each their own i guess, but i def took advantage of it.

Tongs is not regarded very well. In fact, it's potentially the most hated LFS in so cal that is still open.

Hating on Tongs is a long standing reefer tradition going back almost 20 years now.

BeanMachine · 04/18/2018, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rakie

Tongs is not regarded very well. In fact, it's potentially the most hated LFS in so cal that is still open.

Hating on Tongs is a long standing reefer tradition going back almost 20 years now.

I don't usually buy fish there (Yes am aware of the reputation), but they have tons of dry goods, plumbing parts, and lots of inverts that hardly any stores in So Cal have or ever carry.

Rakie · 04/18/2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BeanMachine

I don't usually buy fish there (Yes am aware of the reputation), but they have tons of dry goods, plumbing parts, and lots of inverts that hardly any stores in So Cal have or ever carry.

Agreed. I go there for plumbing, and some foods. They're a block from my house, and I've been going to tongs since I was 5 and got my first aquarium. I remember when tongs used to have parrots. Hell, I got my first Tarantula from tongs

five.five-six · 04/18/2018, 04:37 PM

Tongs is like a hospice where health sea creachers go to slowly die.

WayneL333 · 04/18/2018, 05:03 PM

There’s usually a Tong bashing thread every year or so. I actually think they’re a great lfs. If you’re in a pinch, they usually have in stock mostly all dry goods that you would need, especially plumbing parts. Yeah it’s more expensive than online but you pay for the convenience. They’re one of the only lfs that also usually carries rarer fish and corals. I’ve bought multiples of each. Most live, some die but that’s the case w all lfs. They’re always open when they’re supposed to be open. They’ve been in business for ever. That says a lot...just saying.

XaznKewLguyX · 04/18/2018, 05:30 PM

100 more frags on order. I used to work there. It was funny always seeing these hater threads but yet you guys still come in.

wishntoboutside · 04/18/2018, 05:44 PM

I wish there were more stores like Tongs around. I am tired of going into an so called LFS and they do not have anything in stock. just a response of i can order it for you. They have a staff that also works behind the counter not glued to a monitor all day as well as a staff to help you in the walkways with fish and drygoods. They have a good selection of fresh and salt. Yes it is an old system but I have never had loses with items i have bought there.
The stores that were nearby Iconic, Coral Collection and others all have closed so they are doing something right. Not all stores cater to hobbyist on forums if they did they would all be out of business as many of these people are pretty cheap.

five.five-six · 04/18/2018, 06:41 PM

I have nothing against tongs and I hope they do well, the more LFSs the better for all of us and their dry goods on hand is impressive and the sales staff is very nice and helpful and not down your throat. It’s very comfortable there. It’s just that too much of their livestock looks very sickly and makes me sad. At least the times that I have been there.

Rakie · 04/18/2018, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by five.five-six

I have nothing against tongs and I hope they do well, the more LFSs the better for all of us and their dry goods on hand is impressive and the sales staff is very nice and helpful and not down your throat. It’s very comfortable there. It’s just that too much of their livestock looks very sickly and makes me sad. At least the times that I have been there.

Same here. As I had alluded to, I have been going to tongs since I was 5. I have no qualms with them, was just pointing out "why" since someone asked. They've had some bad times, sure.. But in general they're okay. The issue is reefers never forget the bad, and amplify it over time.

sil40sx · 04/18/2018, 07:15 PM

Nice people in there, good selection of dry goods,. But lots of fish that looks sick.

Rakie · 04/18/2018, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sil40sx

Nice people in there, good selection of dry goods,. But lots of fish that looks sick.

There's also ALWAYS random stories of every shop getting AEFW or crashing. Reefers are gossipy people.

I can't think of a single shop that someone hasn't told me either has AEFW, Red Bugs, Coral eating Nudis, or has crashed and killed 90% of corals. I've literally heard this from someone about EVERY single shop, including vendors...

So always take what you hear with a grain of salt.

sil40sx · 04/18/2018, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rakie

There's also ALWAYS random stories of every shop getting AEFW or crashing. Reefers are gossipy people.

I can't think of a single shop that someone hasn't told me either has AEFW, Red Bugs, Coral eating Nudis, or has crashed and killed 90% of corals. I've literally heard this from someone about EVERY single shop, including vendors...

So always take what you hear with a grain of salt.

Hahaha - I know right?!

04/17/2018, 07:01 PM	#1
THEUNION1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ORANGE COUNTY, CA Posts: 928	Wwc at tongs! Got a message that Tongs in fountain valley got a shipment of WWC corals today. Gonna head out there in a bit and see whats good. They close at 8:30 and i heard a hand full of others know about it so if you want to swoop on some WWC's you might want to head out asap. I just might buy them all!

04/17/2018, 08:28 PM	#2
laverda Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,902	That's a shame! __________________ 240G mixed reef, 29G SPS/LPS clam tank, 50G mixed reef Current Tank Info: 300g mixed reef, 50g cube

04/18/2018, 07:47 AM	#5
five.five-six Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corona Posts: 7,827 Blog Entries: 6	Get em before they are dead! __________________ Originally posted by yellowslayer13: "I hate that hole" Current Tank Info: SCMAS Member 225 peninsula euroreef RS180 Apex 400W X 3 20k radiums / Spectra mixed SPS

04/18/2018, 10:24 AM	#6
hawaiian_boi undercover reefer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,218	I would rather pay for shipping. Once it goes in those tanks it's all over. So sad for those corals Sent from my SM-G955U1 using Tapatalk __________________ EDDIE WOULD GO Current Tank Info: 25 gallon lagoon. Apex controller. Ghl mitras 6100. Mp10 skimmerless triton method

04/18/2018, 11:04 AM	#8
wishntoboutside professional snow flake Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Riverside, Cali Posts: 5,962	most likely these are corals that WWC has from there farm. Their farm is top notch to say the least. these are not just chopped and glued like some of the Craigslist guys. Hopefully this will expand tongs offerings of corals. I know nothing about Tongs water quality but I have had success with their frags in the past. If one is concerned about health inspect the corals prior to buying them and always dip corals no matter where they are from as this is a great step in your tanks overall health. __________________ Richard Current Tank Info: 450 gallon peninsula tank 724830 filled with a bunch of frags and trying to grow them out.

04/17/2018, 08:49 PM	#3
nickrosenthal Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern,California Posts: 826	Agreed

04/18/2018, 11:34 AM	#10
ycnibrc STAG HORN DOMINATE REEF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 3,348	Their frag tank is ok but their main tank is not lack of light inadequate water parameters and it doesn't help that they put wild colony in there most don't survive __________________ SDR STAGHORN DOMINATE REEF Feature Reef of November 2019 GHL TOTM FEB 2020 ABC corals Current Tank Info: 360g Peninsula sps

04/18/2018, 01:45 PM	#11
ycnibrc STAG HORN DOMINATE REEF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 3,348	Nothing special __________________ SDR STAGHORN DOMINATE REEF Feature Reef of November 2019 GHL TOTM FEB 2020 ABC corals Current Tank Info: 360g Peninsula sps

04/18/2018, 04:37 PM	#17
five.five-six Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corona Posts: 7,827 Blog Entries: 6	Tongs is like a hospice where health sea creachers go to slowly die. __________________ Originally posted by yellowslayer13: "I hate that hole" Current Tank Info: SCMAS Member 225 peninsula euroreef RS180 Apex 400W X 3 20k radiums / Spectra mixed SPS

04/18/2018, 05:03 PM	#18
WayneL333 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 3,128 Blog Entries: 1	There’s usually a Tong bashing thread every year or so. I actually think they’re a great lfs. If you’re in a pinch, they usually have in stock mostly all dry goods that you would need, especially plumbing parts. Yeah it’s more expensive than online but you pay for the convenience. They’re one of the only lfs that also usually carries rarer fish and corals. I’ve bought multiples of each. Most live, some die but that’s the case w all lfs. They’re always open when they’re supposed to be open. They’ve been in business for ever. That says a lot...just saying. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sorry honey for spending so much time with my tanks :( Current Tank Info: Rebuilding... Last edited by WayneL333; 04/18/2018 at 05:31 PM.

04/18/2018, 05:30 PM	#19
XaznKewLguyX Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 296	100 more frags on order. I used to work there. It was funny always seeing these hater threads but yet you guys still come in.

04/18/2018, 05:44 PM	#20
wishntoboutside professional snow flake Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Riverside, Cali Posts: 5,962	I wish there were more stores like Tongs around. I am tired of going into an so called LFS and they do not have anything in stock. just a response of i can order it for you. They have a staff that also works behind the counter not glued to a monitor all day as well as a staff to help you in the walkways with fish and drygoods. They have a good selection of fresh and salt. Yes it is an old system but I have never had loses with items i have bought there. The stores that were nearby Iconic, Coral Collection and others all have closed so they are doing something right. Not all stores cater to hobbyist on forums if they did they would all be out of business as many of these people are pretty cheap. __________________ Richard Current Tank Info: 450 gallon peninsula tank 724830 filled with a bunch of frags and trying to grow them out.

04/18/2018, 06:41 PM	#21
five.five-six Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corona Posts: 7,827 Blog Entries: 6	I have nothing against tongs and I hope they do well, the more LFSs the better for all of us and their dry goods on hand is impressive and the sales staff is very nice and helpful and not down your throat. It’s very comfortable there. It’s just that too much of their livestock looks very sickly and makes me sad. At least the times that I have been there. __________________ Originally posted by yellowslayer13: "I hate that hole" Current Tank Info: SCMAS Member 225 peninsula euroreef RS180 Apex 400W X 3 20k radiums / Spectra mixed SPS

04/18/2018, 07:15 PM	#23
sil40sx Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 686	Nice people in there, good selection of dry goods,. But lots of fish that looks sick.