Tampa Bay Saltwater

[CMMorgan]

I received this message this morning from Richard:
Hi Michelle



I am done until there is a reliable vaccine and the environment is safe again. We are old......68 and 71...have lost friends to this and can’t risk any more exposure until it is safe again.



Been 45 years under and on the ocean and survived that so I want to be around to enjoy what is left.



Thanks for the good vibes!!!



Stay safe



Sea ya

 

[Cell]

Awesome. I hope they stay healthy and open back up some time this Summer. I've been planning on buying some live rock at some point and I'll probably be ready by then.

 

[Hailepo]

I’m glad we got the full scoop. Can’t blame them a bit. Hope they stay safe and healthy.

 

[fishlover1478]

this is really sad i was hoping to order the package
hope they stay safe

 

[liverock]

We are on fire down here

‘Florida is in the red zone’: State must increase COVID-19 mitigation efforts, WH report says

A recent report from the White House Coronavirus Task Force regarding the state of the coronavirus pandemic in Florida encourages state officials to take immediate action in slowing the spread of t…

www.wfla.com

• Florida is in the red zone for cases, indicating 101 or more new cases per 100,000 population, with the 41st highest rate in the country.
• Florida is in the red zone for test positivity, indicating a rate at or above 10.1%, with the 33rd highest rate in the country.
• Florida has seen stability in new cases, an increase in test positivity, and increasing hospitalizations and deaths, indicating unrelenting community spread and inadequate mitigation.

 

[Auflyfish]

This is honestly heart breaking. I started a tank back in August with their live rock and it was amazing. We had fun finding new critters every day and every now and then still get surprised! Richard and Deb were a joy to communicate with, and had my order to me within 5 days of ordering. I truly hope they are ok and get back and running again. You can tell Richard loves doing what he does and has for many years. Here’s to hoping he and Deb get back to business soon!
-Stephen-

 

[CMMorgan]

This is honestly heart breaking. I started a tank back in August with their live rock and it was amazing. We had fun finding new critters every day and every now and then still get surprised! Richard and Deb were a joy to communicate with, and had my order to me within 5 days of ordering. I truly hope they are ok and get back and running again. You can tell Richard loves doing what he does and has for many years. Here’s to hoping he and Deb get back to business soon!
-Stephen-

Agreed... I won't have the new tank until January. I'm wondering how many months I can put off the set up hoping this C-19 beast is put down and they come back online. I'd hate to see a business that they love so much go down for the count. It's up to the reefing community to support them now, as they supported us for years.

 

[liverock]

Florida coronavirus: State reports 19,816 new cases, breaking single-day increase record for 2nd day in a row​

 

[malacoda]

Florida coronavirus: State reports 19,816 new cases, breaking single-day increase record for 2nd day in a row​

Hopefully brighter and safer days are not too far ahead.

But if it does end up being the end of TBS, all I want to say to Richard (@liverock) and the TBS crew is thanks! The 'package' was awesome and made my first tank and foray into reef keeping an absolutely amazing, wonderous and unforgettable experience!

You 'rock' TBS!!!