possible dumb question?

cwb_reeftank · May 2, 2015

my girlfriend and I are going to Disney world the second week of June and I was planning on going to some fish stores down there. I was wondering what are some good stores to see. I was also wanting to go to some down there to get some more advice for my tank and if it was possible for me to actually bring a water sample in and have them test it for me. I am tired of getting sps and it dying all the time and I'm willing to try anything.

MikeyB · May 2, 2015

Is there no stores around you in WV that could test your water for you? I'm not quite sure if you could bring the water with you and have it tested maybe a couple days later. Maybe someone who knows more can chime in.

I would definitely go to World wide corals though. I just did a quick google map and it seems they're only ~20 mins away from Disney

dbl · May 2, 2015

World Wide Corals is only about 20-25 minutes from Disney. Living Reef is another great store, but it's near the University of Central Florida, or about 40-45 minutes from Disney. Can't answer about the water testing. Have fun.

cwb_reeftank · May 3, 2015

I can drive where ever around Orlando I was just going to see if they are getting what I'm getting and there is one but I can only test for nitrate nitrite and ammonia there

MikeyB · May 3, 2015

Do you not have any test kits of your own? Or do you think that your test kits might be off.

cginter · May 3, 2015

Definitely stop at WWC! If your trying to keep sps corals u may want to invest in some water testing kits for yourself to save ya stress and money in the long run. Red Sea kits is what i use.

PatW · May 3, 2015

World Wide Corals is the place I would suggest. I also like Top Shelf Aquatics but they are north of Orlando in Winter Park.

cwb_reeftank · May 3, 2015

I have the red sea and api test kits but I just want a second opinion because I cant keep my sps alive for the life of me and I don't know If Its because my test are off or not

Snookin · May 4, 2015

Go To World Wide Corals! I travel all over the country for business and try to visit LFS that specialize in reefs when I have some extra time and most are a complete waste of time. World Wide Corals is a must visit if you are in the Orlando area! Their 2 tanks in the showroom are awesome and they have a huge assortment of frags. Do it....you won't be disappointed.

cwb_reeftank · May 4, 2015

ive been debating if I should get anything when Im down or not

nwkermit · May 4, 2015

WWC in store price is usually higher than if you get stuff from their live sale or eBay auction. And since you will need to ship back anyway. You are not really saving on shipping.

Top shelf and WWC are both wonderful store. Love being in town and can go to either store anytime.

cwb_reeftank · May 4, 2015

Well I would get it on my way back bc I'm driving down and when I leave Florida I'm driving straight back home

jt17 · May 4, 2015

I would recommend WWC and Living reef. How long has your tank been set up? It took my tank a year and a half before it could support SPS. What are your parameters and lighting?

reefjunkie53 · May 4, 2015

If you're going to start getting SPS I would suggest your own test kits you have to be spot on with Acropora and that would just be too difficult having to get your water tested from other people I recommend Hannah checkers I love mine and you get a digital readout [emoji4]

dmjr1201 · May 4, 2015

WWC, Top Shelf, Living Reef, Sea In the city, Exotic Fish and Reef, Reefers Direct are a few lfs in the area...

MikeyB · May 4, 2015

cwb_reeftank said:
I have the red sea and api test kits but I just want a second opinion because I cant keep my sps alive for the life of me and I don't know If Its because my test are off or not

As long as they're not expired and you're following directions I'm sure the tests are right.

There's a ton of very smart people here I'm sure we could get to the bottom of your issue. To start what's your levels at and what's happening to your coral that they keep dying

cwb_reeftank · May 4, 2015

Ca: 420, pH:8.0, phosphate: 0, ammonia: 0, nitrite: 0, nitrate:5, dKH: 12, mag: 1230, salinity: 1.025, temp: 79 but gets to 80 sometimes. and they keep bleaching out but I already have a forum stated about that I was just wanting to know of good stores in Orlando and if it would be ok to get another opinion of my water

reefjunkie53 · May 4, 2015

That is pushing it for your alk they could easily be getting alk burn

hejjo · May 5, 2015

reefjunkie53 said:
If you're going to start getting SPS I would suggest your own test kits you have to be spot on with Acropora and that would just be too difficult having to get your water tested from other people I recommend Hannah checkers I love mine and you get a digital readout [emoji4]

+1

You get more satisfaction testing yourself with the added benefit of saving in the long run.

If your going to test yourself Hanna checkers are most def the way to go. You'll feel much more confident with the results vs an Api test kit or the like.