New Reefer Looking For Corals in ETRC

C-Reefer · Jan 26, 2018

Hey guys! I finished cycling my reef two weeks ago. I got my YWG and pistol shrimp Sunday. This Saturday I picked up a healthy 4 head Duncan from Aquatic Marine. Its doing really well, fully extended, really good feeding response, and sprouting a new head. However, that Duncan was quite pricey. I just now finally found the reefing community around me, here, on the ETRC subforum! I was hoping that I might be able to meet with someone who has extra softies or LPS that are good for beginners to buy some. I really like Aquatic Marine, but they don't always have the corals I want, and their prices are usually pretty high. I live in Norris, about 20 minutes from Aquatic Marine, 30 from downtown Knoxville. Thanks!

CastAway · Jan 26, 2018

Welcome @C-Reefer!

Lots of reefers in ETRC, just not many in here lately. LOL!!!

C-Reefer · Jan 26, 2018

Thanks!! I've already been amazed by how friendly this forum is! I have another forum which is great for my FW, but only a few SW people. Beautiful tank!! You happen to have any corals that you want to sell that I could actually grow

? Btw I love your tank, so colorful and healthy!

I'm so happy I finally found my reefing community! I was afraid Knoxville was a dead spot for reefers, and I wouldn't have anybody to meet and share knowledge with and get corals from. But its going to be amazing. Right now the only spot I can get info is from the other forum and Aquatic Marine, and the staff doesn't usually want to sit around and chat for 30 minutes haha.

CastAway · Jan 26, 2018

Yeah, I’ve got some stuff for ya. Free. I’ll pm my address and digits.

I love Aquatic Marine! Trey, Jake and Taybra are the best. Historically at least, they’ve been the primary ETRC “go to”. ETRC has held its meetings there.

C-Reefer · Jan 26, 2018

They are amazing. They helped me first get into the hobby back when I first started in FW. Is Taybra the girl that works there? Can I just show up the the meetings when they happen?

Thank you so much! Your amazing.

KJ · Jan 26, 2018

Welcome @C-Reefer

CastAway · Jan 26, 2018

As far as I know guests are still welcome at the meetings @C-Reefer. @KJ may know.

C-Reefer · Jan 27, 2018

Cool! I hope I can visit and see what its like. I would love to come. Thanks @KJ !

C-Reefer · Jan 28, 2018

Oh and here's a shot of my tank right now. Thought you guys might like to see. I'll be starting a build thread soon!

BlueDevil · Jan 28, 2018

Welcome @C-Reefer! We will keep you posted when we have our next meeting. You’re welcome to stop by and meet the gang and see if it’s something you’d like to be a part of.

C-Reefer · Jan 28, 2018

Thanks @BlueDevil! I will definitely come and meet everyone. Then I can decide if I want to join or not (more then likely yes haha)

BlueDevil · Jan 28, 2018

@C-Reefer - in case you’re interested in attending the Feb meeting ...

February meeting
https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/February-meeting.354731/

Palyzoa · Jan 30, 2018

Welcome to R2R! ETRC is a great group of people, activity has been a bit slow lately tho.

C-Reefer · Jan 30, 2018

Thanks @Palyzoa! So glad I found you guys!

nine8taco · Feb 7, 2018

@C-Reefer just sent you a message with some stuff ive got for sale. Leaving the hobby for a bit so its all up for sale!

Joshua Hurst · Mar 7, 2018

im about to sell all my corals in my tank, and start a new grow tank. Ive got all the stuff, but im just waiting for a good full day of making the move so i can take good pics in the new tank. pm will come soon! and welcome!!!

C-Reefer · Mar 7, 2018

Joshua Hurst said:
im about to sell all my corals in my tank, and start a new grow tank. Ive got all the stuff, but im just waiting for a good full day of making the move so i can take good pics in the new tank. pm will come soon! and welcome!!!

Sounds amazing! I will be eagerly awaiting a PM.