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carnage
06-19-2007, 09:50 PM
hey all. Noob from medford. My name is David and i've only been into sw for 2 months now. jumped in head deep though.
We (my father in-law and I) purchased a well established 120 w/ refug. sump, ETSS800 skimmer, various pumps, halide light system w/actinics, 200 lbs LS, 150 LBS. of LR. First thing we did was Redo the sump, and add a calcium reactor. Now we are in process of adding ozone, and three seperate 30 gal. Frag tanks. All of this is building up to the eventual goal of 2 seperate 210 Gal. or larger in-wall systems at our houses. So far, so good. Transferred it all from Beaverton to Medford
(plus a little extra.... side trip to Advanced Aquariums in Salem. Thanks Ryan.) Good news is no casualties. Anyways, I'm looking for rarer species to try to grow. You all sound like a great group, hope to get to know you. Here are some pics (before yet another trip to Salem just for the tank). Keep in mind, This is just a growout tank for two people.

DChemist
06-19-2007, 09:51 PM
Welcome- let's see the pics!

carnage
06-19-2007, 09:57 PM
sorry, here's pics. New to Forums too... LOL

carnage
06-19-2007, 09:58 PM
Lots of Xenias

spectra
06-19-2007, 10:07 PM
If you are in Medford look up Tidalzone. They are local to you and have lots of things to look at plus a few things that are not so common.

carnage
06-19-2007, 10:10 PM
yeah. Ryan already told me about him. sent him a message already.

reefgeek84
06-20-2007, 02:07 AM
What kind of "rare" are you looking for? There are many out there, but be prepared to spend a bundle... frags of rare SPS, can go from 50-150 each....acan lords and micros can go for 60-120 head...Determine your budget and go from there...

csrdph
06-20-2007, 07:00 AM
your tank looks really healthy! i love all your fish!
good luck w/ it.

impur
06-20-2007, 09:27 AM
Welcome to the site! Sounds like you have a great plan in place, keep us updated with its progress. Are you looking for rare corals in general, or a specific type?

carnage
06-20-2007, 12:36 PM
rare in general. looking for species names for a kind of wish list....
i like the monti's, zoa's and brains though.

reefgeek84
06-21-2007, 08:36 AM
rare in general. looking for species names for a kind of wish list....
i like the monti's, zoa's and brains though.

www.reefermadness.us (they can get some cool stuff in, nothing is considered super rare, but it is cool)
www.atlantisaquarium.net (they are one of the best known places for rare stuff)
www.fragfarmer.com
www.exoticcorals.com
www.liveaquaria.com (not alot of rare stuff, but big selection of everything, check out the divers den)


I can say do not get caught up in the whole LE and Rare coral stuff...Just pick out what you like. I do understand that the "rare" ones tend to have alot cooler color and are much prettier, thus the high price tag. If you are looking for rare stuff, hold off until august and go to the corals farmers market coming up... www.nw-cfm.com .

carnage
06-21-2007, 04:29 PM
thanks, I think i should be able to make it to the coral farmers market.