Getting to know Tucson reefers

[aikenreefkeeper]

I lived in Texas and I had a 50 gallon reef set up at the end of 2008. It was a mixed reef containing LPS and Softies. When the economy tanked, the company I worked for closed the plant and I had to break it down and chased jobs for seven years until I got the position I have now. I purchased Ro/Di water from a fellow reefer. I got good quality water at a good price and it helped him pay for his unit. Where do you purchase your fish and corals and what kind of experiences have you had?

 

[nathanemmerich]

Fishy business is the best local fish store. It's a 35min drive for me but well worth it.

 

[nathanemmerich]

Oh I bought four fish from them, very healthy. Lots of coral frags. All healthy.

 

[aikenreefkeeper]

I finally have my 120 set up. It is in the garage with tap water. Just to work on and make sure everything works correctly. I have been going to Fishy business and getting my Di Water and looking at their livestock. I am also cooking my live rock as well. I hope to have it in the house in a month or so........can't wait to get it moved.

On a second note, when I click on the thumbnails, the window opens up and I get the spinning icon, but it never brings up the picture......it just keeps spinning. I am sure it is a setting on my account or my pc. Any ideas? I am trying to decide how to post pictures.

Thanks,

 

[nathanemmerich]

I have to click on the spinning thing to view the picture in a new window

 

[aikenreefkeeper]

Ok, thanks. I will try that.

 

[aikenreefkeeper]

Clicking on the spinning icon worked.......thanks

 

[David520]

Sorry not on here much but run the local Tucson facebook page. If you requested send me a Pm and I will add you, we screen profiles and if its blocked and a new account we usually don't add to keep scams or spams out of the group.sry for any inconvenience! David Pohl

 

[aikenreefkeeper]

Hi all,

My wife and I just got back from a vacation in Hawaii. On the last leg of our trip, we stayed at the Fairmont on Maui. We loved it. The hotel and service was excellent. I took my first scuba dive lesson right at the hotel. As part of the lesson, we went diving right at the hotel and there was a lot of reef to explore.

My observation tank is doing well. Not so good on my display tank. I lost all of my fish due to flukes and other pests from fish that I purchased from a LFS. It is setting fallow now. I hope to start putting livestock back in it soon.

Here is a picture of my observation with the lone survivor.

Thanks,

Dean

 

[xoleras]

New member

New member

Name is Dimitri
I live in Tucson, Rita ranch
I left the hobby 25 years ago, came back about a year ago.
here is a couple of my tanks.
Redsea 750XXL
JBJ 45

https://imgur.com/In6TPPU

https://imgur.com/hajaPyK

 

[savageAJC]

Welcome! Ill let you know though, this was a great group back in the day. It seems like most people are either out of the hobby or stick to facebook. So you're probably better off sticking with FB lol

 

[Tucson Reef]

Mods kinda killed it, shame, used to be busy site. I still check it once in awhile but very few relevant posts. Used to have auctions, trades pretty regular, don't do face book but hope Reefers are still strong in Tucson & SV

 

[aikenreefkeeper]

My display tank is doing well now. I have three Flame Cardinals for now. They have been in there for about three months and no issues. I am going to start adding more fish and corals soon. I need to get a decent light before I add any corals. I will probably increase my fish load before I add quality lights and corals.

 

[aikenreefkeeper]

My observation tank is doing well also. I have not added much, but the cyno and algae has all but disappeared.

 

[aikenreefkeeper]

I took this picture of my Blastomussa wellsi last night just as the sunset lights came on. It is growing well.

 

[aikenreefkeeper]

I have added two new corals to my observation tank. This Elegance is about 4" in diameter when fully opened.

This is some kind of Brain Coral. It measures about 3" x 4".

 

[aikenreefkeeper]

One of my Flame Cardinal died yesterday. It all happened within about 4 - 5 days. It stopped eating, started hiding and i noticed something that looked like a skin issue. I really couldn't tell due to it hiding in the rock work. I hope to be adding new fish soon.

 

[aikenreefkeeper]

I have added some new corals to my 20 gallon tank.

Here is a picture of a Favia I added on 1/28/20.

Here is a picture of a Plating Montipora I added on 1/21/20.

And here is a picture of an Encrusting Montipora I added on 1/28/20.

 

[ZOAKEEPER]

It's coming along nice. Give it time. Nice work.

 

[SrBlonde]

I have a Neptune Trident NIB for $550 shipped. Had something come up and I need to sell it.