New Saltwater hobbyist, any Augustans out there?

[rskillz]

Hello all! I always wanted to get into reef tanks, but recently an opportunity arose through a friend to buy his 74 gallon bowfront setup, with the stand he built himself, so long as I hooked up the plumbing and supplied some of the parts. Overall, it was a very good deal. I still feel a bit overwhelmed by it all, as I've read a ton of literature and still feel lost! Luckily, I'm almost ready to get started, and I plan on adding about 50 pounds of dead rock, 30 pounds of live, and water this weekend.

Just curious, anyone from Augusta out there? Anyone with established tanks? Anyone who sells frags? I shop mostly at Star Aquatics (they are great).

But, here is my setup:

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[dan3949]

Hello, from another Augusta reefer.

Tank and plumbing looks nice. I have a 65 gallon tank that is about 1 year old and a Biocube 14 almost 3 years old. I don't have much in the way of frags to sell, but would always be interested in splitting shipping costs for coral purchases from online sources.

I am in Evans, feel free to shoot me a PM if you need any assistance.

 

[rskillz]

Hey Dan. I live in Martinez. I will certainly let ya know if I order anything.

 

[mapleredta]

I'm wondering if heat will become an issue being that close to the fire place. Either way, WELCOME!!!!

 

[rskillz]

Eeesh, good question map...we actually like to run the fireplace a lot in the winter =( Hmmmm. I guess a chiller is in order? :doh:

 

[mapleredta]

Rskillz;504770 wrote: Eeesh, good question map...we actually like to run the fireplace a lot in the winter =( Hmmmm. I guess a chiller is in order? :doh:

I have one I am about to post for sale actually!

 

[rskillz]

Sweet! Big enough for this tank? Or overkill?

 

[mapleredta]

Rskillz;504780 wrote: Sweet! Big enough for this tank? Or overkill?

Just perfect actually! It came off a 72 gallon bowfront. I'll get you some pictures up this weekend!

 

[rskillz]

How much ya looking for?

 

[smallblock]

Bobs tropical fish is in Augusta only place I found when I used to live there

 

[reeferman]

im in augusta also.several established tanks,and a frag for sell here and there.Star is by far the nicest store in town!a sponsor on here,Pure Reef,also owns Star Aquatics.welcome to the club and hit me up if you would like!

 

[ruscar]

Hi all,
I too was wondering the same since Augusta is my nearest LFS (75 miles). I do not have a tank myself, buy, am looking after a 55 gal. reef for my boss. Matt at Star has provided much info and much "stuff" for me. Also Bob's does have some different selections and products.

working on post build.
Russell

 

[rskillz]

Star aquatics is extremely clean, well-kept, and high quality. Matt is also super nice and always in a good mood and willing to help.

I check out Bobs once in a while just to see what they have, but I just feel more comfortable shopping at Star.

 

[jeff1ton]

hello all
Tank looks great good luck and enjoy .
Have not been to star but have been to purereef and that place is great .
george/james/chris go out of there way to help out .
Im sure star is the place to be up there .