Mikep503

I got a new magnet cleaner. Better then nothing I guess. :p

size matters They are never big enough! Nice looking set-up

WOW! I thought I was doing the right thing coming onto the web site and posting my experience under the thread that says ( "Talk about your experiences" Vendor feedback ). I shared my experience and have been hammered by negative responces and pm's. Isn't that what this section of the web site was all about? I appologize for not coming on and saying all the good things about all of the other experiences I have had in stores such as Coral Reef Pet Center, Soutas, Upscales, Saltwater Fantaseas, Seahorse, Waves, and others that have always been clean, classy, and professional. I never had any intensions of picking fights. I was just sharing the story of my experience. Mike

reply Sorry, I have not posted more. I am still somewhat new to the forum. I have been doing aquariums for about 20 years and saltwater for about 6 years. I mainly use this forum for the classifieds but have also got a lot of really good information from the forums. I am usually not one to talk negative about a business online but I felt that our experience was so negative I wanted to warn others before putting themselves in this situation. This wasn't just a warning of high prices or a dirty store. This was a honest concern for the safety of others. I felt that this forum was the proper location to post feedback on vendors we have visited. Mike

Extremly disapointed The other weekend I made my first and last trip to Rose city Aquarium. After seeing many adds on craigslist we decided to make the journey from Salem to check it out. We were greeted at the door by a large German shepard! The dog seemed friendly enough so we continued inside. The shop was dirty and smelt like wet dog. The selection was decent and prices were posted (wich I love) but the tanks were dirty so items were hard to see. As we proceeded to the back of the store another large German shepard jumped out from behind some tanks and started barking and growling at us and the family next to us with some very small children. I was honestly scared for the safety of the children. The associate working in the store (not sure if it was the owner) just laughed. Obviously we left the store and will NEVER be back!! Overall I feel you can get twice the quality, for the same price, in a much cleaner and safer enviroment at almost every shop in town!

125 g plexi tank, oak stand, hood, lights, chiller, calcium reactor, skimmer, pumps, etc. $250

Great deal on craigslist. I don't have a way to haul it or I would go buy it! Good luck! http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/for/938593025.html

frags I would like to take a look at the frags. Possibly even have a couple to trade. I live in Salem. Let me know when would be a good time for you. Thanks, Mike

sump / reactor I would like to take a look at the sump and the reactor. Will you be around tomorrow? Mike Mikep503@comcast.net