jm82792 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I have kept a reef tank since I was 15 and now I'm almost 23. I've done gallon sized jars with snails, a small blenny, and hermits. I've maintained tanks in a hospital, and a little bit of everything but always a little half arsed if you will.I shut down my 40 gallon soft tank almost a year ago since I became sick of the laws here, was burnt out, and my setup was half baked (DIY LED light and etc) but it did work.Now I have the interest again since this year I should be near Austin and have like a grand I can probably spend. I'm assuming there are decent LFS there, that Free Shipping is really free shipping, and finally in the past two years of not posting here the technology for everything has grown some?I don't even have a clue for a build. Rimless. Less than 40 gallons. Vortech for wave maker? Sump?LED pendant higher above the tank? Softies and LPS? I think I'll be a kid in a candy store here.I just want to here what's out there so I can look forward to it Also, I have unlimited access to premium dead and dry LR (legal in the right amounts and etc), and sand. I'm guessing I should scour for the best stuff I can, and then ship it with me to save some $$? Link to comment
12_egg_Omelette Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Check out Austin reef club. Amazing group of guts tons of local events etc. where exactly are you moving to? Link to comment
evanski Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 http://www.austinreefclub.com/ http://www.austinaquafarms.com/Default.asp Been here less than a year, just setting up again. Some VERY nice folks in the club with great frags at a good price. Think you can safely get here and set up with the local stores and community. When are you coming out here? Link to comment
12_egg_Omelette Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Aqua dome is a must see. Because it's different but amazing. I'd also suggest river city aquatics and fish gallery. Link to comment
evanski Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Aqua dome is a must see. Because it's different but amazing. I'd also suggest river city aquatics and fish gallery. All on my list. Saw your name in the local club registry...are you here in Austin? For some reason I had you pegged a little bit south... Link to comment
12_egg_Omelette Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 All on my list. Saw your name in the local club registry...are you here in Austin? For some reason I had you pegged a little bit south... Yup, I'm a member of ARC, I'm in College Station. We just started a club ourselves (BVReefClub.com) just to help local members starting up in town since we all go to Austin or Houston for the LFS. I'm going to be headed to San Antonio for a job move around October though. Link to comment
jm82792 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 http://www.austinreefclub.com/ http://www.austinaquafarms.com/Default.asp Been here less than a year, just setting up again. Some VERY nice folks in the club with great frags at a good price. Think you can safely get here and set up with the local stores and community. When are you coming out here? The killer is the house here has to sell but I'm hoping it'll happen so. Hawai'i isn't what most thing, and I'm to the end of my rope. So hopefully I'll end up there this year, and not early next year. To get my mind off of being here I've been looking at all the equipment and etc so I can get a nicer setup there when I finally get there Link to comment
evanski Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Lol...let us know when you get here. I like Hawaii for a short visit, but the hatred for the US and tourists is a major turnoff. Link to comment
12_egg_Omelette Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 The used market on equipment is amazing here. Link to comment
jestep Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 There's also aquatek, niko's reef, stinky's fish mart. If you're looking for coral, austin aqua farm has a crazy grow-out setup but they're only open to the public on Saturdays, 1- 4PM. Some of, if the not, the best acans I've ever seen. I try to stay out of there because I end up buying way more than I need. Their website has some of their stock on it, but if you can check it out personally, definitely worth it: http://www.austinaquafarms.com/ Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 This tank/stand/skimmer/plumbing: http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=61_62&products_id=293 With this powerhead: http://www.aquacave.com/ecotech-marine-vortech-mp40w-qd-propeller-pump.html?fee=1&fep=5389&gclid=CjwKEAjwovytBRCdxtyKqfL5nUISJACaugG1T9WUBiMkLHhph22VEpkYKwf6sJrYVGGMgSz5rmtPERoCwl7w_wcB With this light: http://www.aquacave.com/ecotech-radion-xr30w-pro-gen3-led-aquarium-light-fixture.html With this light mount: http://www.aquacave.com/ecotech-radion-xr30-rms-tank-mount-bracket.html With this rock: https://www.reefcleaners.org/aquarium-store/florida-reef-rock-50lbs-free-shipping With this sand: NONE! HA! BARE BOTTOM FOR THE WIN! Link to comment
evanski Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 There's also aquatek, niko's reef, stinky's fish mart. If you're looking for coral, austin aqua farm has a crazy grow-out setup but they're only open to the public on Saturdays, 1- 4PM. Some of, if the not, the best acans I've ever seen. I try to stay out of there because I end up buying way more than I need. Their website has some of their stock on it, but if you can check it out personally, definitely worth it: http://www.austinaquafarms.com/ Been into Niko's a few times. Got my rock there, which I am happy with. A little scared of some of their tanks...they seem to have dinos which the guy there dismissed as "air bubbles". Also seemed a bit pricey for frags, although they did have some nice stuff. Link to comment
BluCrab Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 A weekend trip to Houston should take place.. we have some great LFS as well. I've been wanting to go visit Austin's LFS as well, I might have to take a day trip. Link to comment
kirbaay Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 laws? what kind of laws? and Houston has some good stores for sure! check out FJW Aquarium, Fish Gallery (sorta over priced), ADG (Best store in the state), and Global Leader Aquatics, also City Pets Houston Link to comment
SquishyFishy Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Hawaii is very strict about their flora and fauna. You might check out John's thread here: http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/351093-islandoftikis-hawaiian-adventure/ about his move to Hawaii, but I think they are very happy there so far. Link to comment
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