Help, Where to buy in Orlando?

hogsnapper7 · Oct 22, 2012

Hello everyone, I just moved to Orlando and even though I wasn't planning on getting back into the hobby so quickly I cannot resist. I am not new to the hobby and please see the pics of my previous system below.

I am looking for advice on where to purchase my new system here in Orlando. I do not like the common every day tanks and am looking for the store that carries custom and/or has a large selection of higher end tanks. I wanted to get an Elos 70 but would rather find one used. I do not want to get into as large of a system as I previously had due to me work schedule but would like to find a nice rimless cube with starfire.

Thank you for the help and am eager to get the wheels moving again

My previous custom setup:

islandreef · Oct 22, 2012

Hey man looking forward to you new build, I am up in Georgia, I saw when you sold off your stuff on the ATL board. Good Luck, I am coming down there in November so if someone gives you a good store I may stop by.

hogsnapper7 · Oct 22, 2012

Sweet man yea let me know I would be glad to take you around once i have seen all of the stores. may end up doing 2 systems so I will have the best of both worlds

plus I have a place in the keys so there will always be new additions..

poomba · Oct 22, 2012

Orlando? You must go to WWC.

jeffthomas · Oct 23, 2012

Welcome to Orlando! Great town to be in this hobby... Funny thing is we have a lot of great LFS for livestock and high end corals, but few with a decent selection of hard goods, especially tanks. It sounds like you are going to want a custom tank anyway. Can't go wrong with Felix @ Reef Savvy in Miami, AGE or Miracles. Lou and Victor at World Wide Corals are both Reef Savvy and AGE dealers. Just be ready for your jaw to hit the floor when you see their displays and corals. WWC would be at the top of my list for sure.

zoaking · Oct 23, 2012

World Wide Corals all the way. I'm in Jacksonville and when I go to Orlando I always stop in there.

AdeptMrSniffles · Oct 23, 2012

World Wide Corals def. has a lot of in stock selection of tanks. Personally, if I had the mullah I'd go to Sea In The City and talk with Marcye about a custom setup. Much more personable at SITC.

Mtuned · Oct 23, 2012

If you have a need to over spend and get bent over.. Goto the Big store in orlando..

If your looking to goto a great store, great knowledge and awesome pricing one store comes to mind. Check out top shelf aquatics in winter park. Ask for Kevin, Josh or Alex. Last i knew they had a GREAT deal on a old display tank. Rimless and about a month old. They match any local pricing. And are just cool to deal with.

Your old tank looked great, If you decide to go T5 again which i hope you do. I have a good friend who sells ati bulbs at 22.00 for 48” 24.00 for 60"

Be willing to help anyway i can!

Pappy · Oct 23, 2012

Check out brevard area reef society.great local club!

STL · Oct 24, 2012

poomba said:
Orlando? You must go to WWC.

+100

nanoman · Mar 9, 2013

I know its been said already but definitely go to world wide corals. I go there whenever I go to Orlando. They have great deals too, last time I was there I got some zoas, a favia frag, and a pavona frag for $30!!

Fatmike92 · Mar 9, 2013

definitely World Wide Corals

reef life · Mar 10, 2013

When ever i'm in Orlando I try to stop by WorldWideCorals, In Living Reefs, & Sea in the City. All are nice shops, But you definetly have to check out the show tank in WWC's.

jt17 · Mar 10, 2013

WWC is tops in Otown. Living Reef is also up and coming and sometimes they have reef savy tanks on hand for sale.

Aqua fire/medic · Mar 10, 2013

Living reef Is great, and if you haven't heard and have never been . World wide corals is a must! Every reefer should go at least once......... A week.

FLUSA · Mar 10, 2013

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AquamanE · Mar 10, 2013

jeffthomas said:
Welcome to Orlando! Great town to be in this hobby... Funny thing is we have a lot of great LFS for livestock and high end corals, but few with a decent selection of hard goods, especially tanks. It sounds like you are going to want a custom tank anyway. Can't go wrong with Felix @ Reef Savvy in Miami, AGE or Miracles. Lou and Victor at World Wide Corals are both Reef Savvy and AGE dealers. Just be ready for your jaw to hit the floor when you see their displays and corals. WWC would be at the top of my list for sure.

Agree 100%