St.Pete Reefer first Tank

St.Pete_Reefer · 04/23/2012, 09:00 AM

I'm very new to the hobby and here are some pictures of the tank I've had for around 4 months. Prior to myself it was setup for over 2 years from a prior owner. The move of the tank went well and now it's time to have some fun with it. I've done minor items after the move to the condition to where it is now. Please feel free to comment while I post updates. Also I'm interested in more corals and maybe livestock if anyone wants to trade or sell shoot me a private message.

DSA Neo Nano 34 gallon:

Around 2-3 months ago:

St.Pete_Reefer · 04/23/2012, 09:02 AM

Around 1 Month ago:

St.Pete_Reefer · 04/23/2012, 09:07 AM

Made the tank a little mad lol:

More pictures to come and I will learn how to use my camera today and take some of how the tank is now. I really think I need more sand. Ideas thoughts? I have a small bag I can add.

St.Pete_Reefer · 04/23/2012, 09:49 AM

I may of not posted in the right area please move thread if needed.

Thanks

REGGAEX · 04/23/2012, 10:53 AM

nice tank like the setup.

St.Pete_Reefer · 04/23/2012, 12:29 PM

Thanks!

St.Pete_Reefer · 04/24/2012, 05:52 PM

Updated todays pictures:

St.Pete_Reefer · 04/24/2012, 05:53 PM

Richocet83 · 04/24/2012, 07:19 PM

Looks good! I'm assuming you're in the St Pete, FL area? Check out the Tampa Bay Reef Club if you're interested in doing local trades, etc. They have a section here on RC.

St.Pete_Reefer · 04/25/2012, 05:16 AM

Awesome! Thanks for the tip!

St.Pete_Reefer · 04/25/2012, 11:37 AM

Thanks for moving!

I'm going to frag some of those giant mushrooms have wayyy too many and growing more on the rocks.

plyle02 · 04/25/2012, 04:19 PM

Off to a good start, so many awesome stores in Tampa, not too far from you... Jealous!...lol... The local Tampa forum is really good place to find deals on equipment, trades for corals, and overall just a good networking local forum full of great people, you should have no problem just posting around there with questions and so forth... Good Luck!

JayGatsby · 04/25/2012, 04:41 PM

Looking good! I'm getting back in after five years dry... Had a 75g reef and am setting up a Fluval Edge 6g as a summer project. There are some GREAT stores here. I just found a new one (to me) at Dale Mabry and Kennedy... Right across the bay from us. My St. Pete favorite in Bay Pines seems to have lost a lot of its shine while I was away... Sad, really, was a great shop.

Again, nice tank!

St.Pete_Reefer · 04/25/2012, 05:48 PM

only one i know of is marine warehouse in tampa. Any others you guys know of?

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St.Pete_Reefer · 04/25/2012, 05:52 PM

Acan eating

Frag one of giant mushroom cup

frag two giant mushroom cup
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St.Pete_Reefer · 04/25/2012, 05:55 PM

Front picture of tank with light. I may move the light up 1-2 inches or cut down on hours some mushrooms shrivel up toward top.

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JayGatsby · 04/25/2012, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by St.Pete_Reefer

only one i know of is marine warehouse in tampa. Any others you guys know of?

I used to go there a lot - haven't been in awhile - it still good?

This week I found Creative Aquariums - 150 South Dale Mabry... it's pretty awesome.

St.Pete_Reefer · 04/25/2012, 07:05 PM

Not a bad shop but just hard to get them to help you when needing to buy corals. Mostly everyone is busy, but decent pricing and people. hows the dale mabry place? Cheap frags?

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JayGatsby · 04/25/2012, 07:20 PM

LOTS of frags. The place is as clean as a freaking museum. Small showroom, but lots of variety, very clean, very organized, very clearly marked. They have frags at every price/experience level. They make most of their money through installing and servicing aquariums in professional settings, I believe... so that's why their showroom is so small - that's not the #1 money earner from them. Also why it's spotless - people see how nicely run the place is and aren't afraid to spend tens of thousands with them.

cfmx · 04/25/2012, 07:24 PM

Like the tank. Looking good!

St.Pete_Reefer · 04/25/2012, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayGatsby

LOTS of frags. The place is as clean as a freaking museum. Small showroom, but lots of variety, very clean, very organized, very clearly marked. They have frags at every price/experience level. They make most of their money through installing and servicing aquariums in professional settings, I believe... so that's why their showroom is so small - that's not the #1 money earner from them. Also why it's spotless - people see how nicely run the place is and aren't afraid to spend tens of thousands with them.

Awesome im going to have to check out to get some more color in my tank. Do you have anything for sale or trade?

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St.Pete_Reefer · 04/25/2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfmx

Like the tank. Looking good!

Thanks! Any pictures of yours or thread?

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JayGatsby · 04/25/2012, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by St.Pete_Reefer

Awesome im going to have to check out to get some more color in my tank. Do you have anything for sale or trade?

Nah, my tank's still dry. Won't be getting it wet till summer.

plyle02 · 04/26/2012, 01:52 AM

I have been to many reef stores over the years, being an ex Tampa resident, I became a snoot by having access to FAOIS and Coral Corral... It is hard for me to buy locally now that I live on the other coast, I usually wait for a Tampa trip or buy online now...

St.Pete_Reefer · 04/26/2012, 11:50 AM

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04/23/2012, 09:07 AM	#3
St.Pete_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	Made the tank a little mad lol: More pictures to come and I will learn how to use my camera today and take some of how the tank is now. I really think I need more sand. Ideas thoughts? I have a small bag I can add. Last edited by St.Pete_Reefer; 04/23/2012 at 09:13 AM.

04/24/2012, 07:19 PM	#9
Richocet83 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dunedin, FL Posts: 402	Looks good! I'm assuming you're in the St Pete, FL area? Check out the Tampa Bay Reef Club if you're interested in doing local trades, etc. They have a section here on RC. __________________ Life's a garden, dig it! 75gal AGA RR - Mixed Reef 12gal Mr Aqua Planted FW Aquarium 200gal 100% captive raised reef (work tank)

04/25/2012, 04:19 PM	#12
plyle02 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Helen, FL Posts: 5,526	Off to a good start, so many awesome stores in Tampa, not too far from you... Jealous!...lol... The local Tampa forum is really good place to find deals on equipment, trades for corals, and overall just a good networking local forum full of great people, you should have no problem just posting around there with questions and so forth... Good Luck! __________________ Perry "Anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" ~Buddha~ Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon AIO Cube, Aquamaxx WS-1 Skimmer, LED/ Hybrid 4x24 watt t5

04/25/2012, 05:48 PM	#14
St.Pete_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	only one i know of is marine warehouse in tampa. Any others you guys know of? Sent from my SCH-R720 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 34 Gallon Deep Sea Aquatics (DSA) 25 Gallon Drilled Breeder 8 Gallon CAD lights

04/25/2012, 05:52 PM	#15
St.Pete_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	Acan eating Frag one of giant mushroom cup frag two giant mushroom cup Sent from my SCH-R720 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 34 Gallon Deep Sea Aquatics (DSA) 25 Gallon Drilled Breeder 8 Gallon CAD lights

04/23/2012, 09:00 AM	#1
St.Pete_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	St.Pete Reefer first Tank I'm very new to the hobby and here are some pictures of the tank I've had for around 4 months. Prior to myself it was setup for over 2 years from a prior owner. The move of the tank went well and now it's time to have some fun with it. I've done minor items after the move to the condition to where it is now. Please feel free to comment while I post updates. Also I'm interested in more corals and maybe livestock if anyone wants to trade or sell shoot me a private message. DSA Neo Nano 34 gallon: Around 2-3 months ago:

04/23/2012, 09:02 AM	#2
St.Pete_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	Around 1 Month ago:

04/23/2012, 09:49 AM	#4
St.Pete_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	I may of not posted in the right area please move thread if needed. Thanks

04/23/2012, 10:53 AM	#5
REGGAEX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 55	nice tank like the setup.

04/23/2012, 12:29 PM	#6
St.Pete_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	Thanks!

04/24/2012, 05:52 PM	#7
St.Pete_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	Updated todays pictures:

04/24/2012, 05:53 PM	#8
St.Pete_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251

04/25/2012, 05:16 AM	#10
St.Pete_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	Awesome! Thanks for the tip!

04/25/2012, 11:37 AM	#11
St.Pete_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	Thanks for moving! I'm going to frag some of those giant mushrooms have wayyy too many and growing more on the rocks.

04/25/2012, 04:41 PM	#13
JayGatsby Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pinellas County, FL Posts: 129	Looking good! I'm getting back in after five years dry... Had a 75g reef and am setting up a Fluval Edge 6g as a summer project. There are some GREAT stores here. I just found a new one (to me) at Dale Mabry and Kennedy... Right across the bay from us. My St. Pete favorite in Bay Pines seems to have lost a lot of its shine while I was away... Sad, really, was a great shop. Again, nice tank!

04/25/2012, 05:55 PM	#16
St.Pete_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	Front picture of tank with light. I may move the light up 1-2 inches or cut down on hours some mushrooms shrivel up toward top. Sent from my SCH-R720 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 34 Gallon Deep Sea Aquatics (DSA) 25 Gallon Drilled Breeder 8 Gallon CAD lights

04/25/2012, 07:05 PM	#18
St.Pete_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	Not a bad shop but just hard to get them to help you when needing to buy corals. Mostly everyone is busy, but decent pricing and people. hows the dale mabry place? Cheap frags? Sen t from my SCH-R720 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 34 Gallon Deep Sea Aquatics (DSA) 25 Gallon Drilled Breeder 8 Gallon CAD lights

04/25/2012, 07:20 PM	#19
JayGatsby Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pinellas County, FL Posts: 129	LOTS of frags. The place is as clean as a freaking museum. Small showroom, but lots of variety, very clean, very organized, very clearly marked. They have frags at every price/experience level. They make most of their money through installing and servicing aquariums in professional settings, I believe... so that's why their showroom is so small - that's not the #1 money earner from them. Also why it's spotless - people see how nicely run the place is and aren't afraid to spend tens of thousands with them.

04/25/2012, 07:24 PM	#20
cfmx Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 1,199	Like the tank. Looking good!

04/26/2012, 01:52 AM	#24
plyle02 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Helen, FL Posts: 5,526	I have been to many reef stores over the years, being an ex Tampa resident, I became a snoot by having access to FAOIS and Coral Corral... It is hard for me to buy locally now that I live on the other coast, I usually wait for a Tampa trip or buy online now... __________________ Perry "Anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" ~Buddha~ Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon AIO Cube, Aquamaxx WS-1 Skimmer, LED/ Hybrid 4x24 watt t5

04/26/2012, 11:50 AM	#25
St.Pete_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	Sent from my SCH-R720 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 34 Gallon Deep Sea Aquatics (DSA) 25 Gallon Drilled Breeder 8 Gallon CAD lights