AnglersReef Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Hello my name is Halen and I am a hobbyist as well as the owner of Anglers Reef where we sell all types of coral, Orphek LED light bars and Triton Lab ICP tests. I joined this group in order to get more involved in the community, learn new things, help others and build relationships with other community members. My start into the hobby was was not at my free will. A friend of my wife's and I showed us his saltwater aquarium where my wife Brooke, decided she had to have one and pestered me until I caved. The next day we had a 46g bowfront with sand, water and live rock sitting in our living room. Brooke's interest in saltwater left at about the time she found out how long a saltwater aquarium takes to cycle, leaving me, who had no interest in saltwater aquariums, to manage this thing on my own. I wasn't about to throw all the money we has spent down the drain so I decided to ride it out and see where things go. It only took a couple days until the obsession took off, the live rock truly came to life with pods, bristle worms, stomatella snails and brittle stars. It was so interesting to me that I went out and bought more live rock to see what else I could discover. This is when I acquired my first coral, a small button looking polyp on my second piece of live rock. Two days later this little button opened up and there was my very first, green Palythoa. All these years have gone by and if you visit my website, you will find green Palythoa for sale, from my first ever coral. Thank you for taking the time to read my introduction and if you would like to see my first ever coral, visit my website at https://anglers-reef.com/ and visit the Soft Coral tab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Welcome. I’m just down the road in Creswell. A soon as I am done battling some hair algae, I’ll look you up for some coral. You might want to get some information on sponsoring the club. With sponsorship you get your own forum that you can post regular stock, special deals, etc. Lexinverts is our current Vendor Relations officer, but any of the officers could probably get you the info you need to sponsor if you want to. I’m glad you found us. Emerald Valley’s coral retailers are sparse. Jay 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talkalot82 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnglersReef Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share Posted June 5, 2021 4 hours ago, talkalot82 said: Welcome Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnglersReef Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share Posted June 5, 2021 8 hours ago, Chief said: Welcome. I’m just down the road in Creswell. A soon as I am done battling some hair algae, I’ll look you up for some coral. You might want to get some information on sponsoring the club. With sponsorship you get your own forum that you can post regular stock, special deals, etc. Lexinverts is our current Vendor Relations officer, but any of the officers could probably get you the info you need to sponsor if you want to. I’m glad you found us. Emerald Valley’s coral retailers are sparse. Jay Thank you, This is all new to me so I greatly appreciate the information and advise. We are pretty much neighbors, if you need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out. Halen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talkalot82 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) It's nice to get someone new not up in Portland. Edited June 5, 2021 by talkalot82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Welcome! Feel free to add yourself to our Member Map which shows the location of fellow reefers as well as the local fish stores: https://www.pnwmas.org/membermap/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parzifal Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Welcome!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Glad to have you on board. Like Chief mentioned, becoming a sponsor is a great way to get integrated into the community and reach a wider audience (apart from being a technical requirement for commercial members to advertise). Glad your wife took the plunge, even if she quickly abandoned you 😆. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totroc3 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Welcome to the group. I went to your website and really like it. Great job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnglersReef Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Thank you everyone, I can already tell that this is a great community and am looking forward to being part of it. My focus is to bring affordable, healthy coral to the community while maintaining exceptional customer service. That being said, I am 100% open to receiving any and all feedback whether it’s good or bad. We want to be better for the animals we take care of and the people we serve in all aspects. SuncrestReef, thank you, I have added my location to the member map. Talkalot82, I am hoping to bring a little more to the area. It seems like the hobby has been losing traction here as there isn’t many quality local shops here. Higher Thinking, I’m currently working on becoming a sponsor, I believe it is a great opportunity. I am working on learning as much as I can about the site and how to be more involved. Totroc3, thank you, I work daily in order to improve the website and make it as user friendly as possible and appreciate any and all feedback, good or bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanedag Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Wait! You have a shop in Cottage Grove? Shipping only or physical location? I'm in Elmira....great to have someone so close! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandVib3s Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 On 6/4/2021 at 9:00 PM, AnglersReef said: Hello my name is Halen and I am a hobbyist as well as the owner of Anglers Reef where we sell all types of coral, Orphek LED light bars and Triton Lab ICP tests. I joined this group in order to get more involved in the community, learn new things, help others and build relationships with other community members. My start into the hobby was was not at my free will. A friend of my wife's and I showed us his saltwater aquarium where my wife Brooke, decided she had to have one and pestered me until I caved. The next day we had a 46g bowfront with sand, water and live rock sitting in our living room. Brooke's interest in saltwater left at about the time she found out how long a saltwater aquarium takes to cycle, leaving me, who had no interest in saltwater aquariums, to manage this thing on my own. I wasn't about to throw all the money we has spent down the drain so I decided to ride it out and see where things go. It only took a couple days until the obsession took off, the live rock truly came to life with pods, bristle worms, stomatella snails and brittle stars. It was so interesting to me that I went out and bought more live rock to see what else I could discover. This is when I acquired my first coral, a small button looking polyp on my second piece of live rock. Two days later this little button opened up and there was my very first, green Palythoa. All these years have gone by and if you visit my website, you will find green Palythoa for sale, from my first ever coral. Thank you for taking the time to read my introduction and if you would like to see my first ever coral, visit my website at https://anglers-reef.com/ and visit the Soft Coral tab. Welcome 🙏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnglersReef Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, shanedag said: Wait! You have a shop in Cottage Grove? Shipping only or physical location? I'm in Elmira....great to have someone so close! Online only for now but can meet locally if anyone is interested in anything on our website just drop us a line AnglersReefUSA@gmail.com Edited July 13, 2021 by AnglersReef 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541Aquatics Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Halen! Glad you are here finally! great quality, great price! welcome to the forum! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnglersReef Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 47 minutes ago, 541Aquatics said: Halen! Glad you are here finally! great quality, great price! welcome to the forum! Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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