Is it realistic to have a reef tank with no retailers?

[ninjamini]

I am thinking of moving to the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina in a year or so. Is it realistic to think I can keep a reef tank where there are no stores what so ever? I would have to order everything mail order including corals and livestock.

We really are spoiled here in S. Fla with all the LFS and this club.

 

[REDDAWG43]

Difficult and expensive....but not impossible.

Yes, we are spoiled! Florida and California are the 2 best states to have a reef tank. IMO

 

[nyvp]

as long as you dont mind getting everything shipped in your fine

 

[gasman059]

Yes I've done it but back then I had a reef in my backyard Literally.

 

[jman77]

yes , it can be done. You have places like LiveAquaria, and DoctorFosterSmith, MarineDepot, ... ect

On a side note....we're losing alot of people to the Carolina's..i know of 2 long term friends that have left in the last 4 months to the Carolina's ....

 

[illal]

i kno they have a reef club in north carolina not sure how close to the smoky mountains though.... i think it would be way harder to start a new reef tank but seeing as how u already have the essentials u should be fine relying on the mail

 

[nine9d]

Hey there. I am from N.Y. And in my area we really only have a couple of stores. Most everything for my setup I get online with no problems (including livestock). I don't think you should have much problems at all. HTH

- Ross

 

[Tennsquire]

Where in N.C.? I lived in E. Tenn. for nine years, and had access to great reef stores in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and even the Tri-cities. Places like Petco and Petsmart have basic fishkeeping supplies and salt for emergencies. Livestock will probably entail a drive, or hooking up with local clubs and swaps. We have a very active club in Nashville, as does Knoxville, the the Chattanooga area hosts a big frag swap this weekend. That being said, part of the charm of living out in the sticks is, well, living out in the sticks. I admit to being a Florida native who escaped from hell in '91 and only goes back now to visit....

 

[ninjamini]

We are looking near the smokie mountains. 1-1.5 hours from gatlenberg by a very twisty mountain road.