macawdad2003
Premium Member
Great looking reef there dwculp! Very nice job.
Ordering "The Package"
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Part II
Part II
Well got part two the other day and got it all aqua scaped in the tank. All I can say is UNBELEIVEABLE!!!! The life on the rocks is incredible!! Not to mention the critters that came with them! Then there's the actual critters Richard sent. I'm in the process of getting some pics that I can upload here to show all of you. All I can say is I feel like Jacques Cousteau every time I look at it!! We discover something new every time!! The Ammonia level is just about at 0 and all is good!! A few mantis shrimp click away all hours of the evening but I just haven't been lucky enough to find them, YET!!!
Thanks again Richard, you went above and beyond on your shipments to me. I can't wait to find a spot in the house for a 195 galon reef tank!!!
Part II
Well got part two the other day and got it all aqua scaped in the tank. All I can say is UNBELEIVEABLE!!!! The life on the rocks is incredible!! Not to mention the critters that came with them! Then there's the actual critters Richard sent. I'm in the process of getting some pics that I can upload here to show all of you. All I can say is I feel like Jacques Cousteau every time I look at it!! We discover something new every time!! The Ammonia level is just about at 0 and all is good!! A few mantis shrimp click away all hours of the evening but I just haven't been lucky enough to find them, YET!!!
Thanks again Richard, you went above and beyond on your shipments to me. I can't wait to find a spot in the house for a 195 galon reef tank!!!
liverock
RC Sponsor
Re: Part II
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I am glad it all worked out for you after your initial disaster!
But with your understanding and vigilance you pulled it of spectacularly!
As I told your hubby, I do not let my customers fail!!
PS..some of the clicking may be pistol shrimp, which look like baby Maine lobsters, and are really good guys for your tank!
Thanks and enjoy!
Richard TBS:rollface: :rollface: :rollface:
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I am glad it all worked out for you after your initial disaster!
But with your understanding and vigilance you pulled it of spectacularly!
As I told your hubby, I do not let my customers fail!!
PS..some of the clicking may be pistol shrimp, which look like baby Maine lobsters, and are really good guys for your tank!
Thanks and enjoy!
Richard TBS:rollface: :rollface: :rollface:
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Clicking ?
Heck my pistol sounds like a kids cap gun!
BANG! BANG!
as far as I can tell he's still small, only found him one time during a move....
when I moved from the 55 to the 90 over x-mass he hid in the rocks and I never saw him....
but he's there....
BANG! BANG!
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Clicking ?
Heck my pistol sounds like a kids cap gun!
BANG! BANG!
as far as I can tell he's still small, only found him one time during a move....
when I moved from the 55 to the 90 over x-mass he hid in the rocks and I never saw him....
but he's there....
BANG! BANG!
Avalanche1201
New member
man.,..after reading this thread I think im gonna be ordering myself "the package" for my 24 AP. It looks REAL nice. I got some Nice LR from a LFS w/ lots of coraline algea but no life at all....this stuff is AMAZING!
but...is there a way to get it shipped to my house? instead of having to drive to an airport to get it?
edit: just saw it can come to your door...but what is cheaper and safer? delivery or plane?
but...is there a way to get it shipped to my house? instead of having to drive to an airport to get it?
edit: just saw it can come to your door...but what is cheaper and safer? delivery or plane?
Avalanche1201
New member
sounding real good...cant wait to get a job for the summer and save up for the package....is it hard to get from the airport? or do you get directions on where to go for pickup?
not hard, there is a "cargo terminal" for stuff like this, the airline that ships the package will tell you where at the local airport it is.
when UPS/FedEx get packages they do that and then put them on trucks that then take them to a sort facility that then unloads the boxes and then puts them on trucks that then drive them out to customers....
in that process sometimes things get misplaced and held till they figure out where it goes....
with direct air you by-pass 90% of that.
thus why TBS perfers it... so your live rocks and critters don't sit somehwere for hours in to much heat or cold.
Avalanche1201
New member
sounds real easy 
wish it was summer now so i could order myself a package.
waiting is the hardest part
wish it was summer now so i could order myself a package.waiting is the hardest part
sytanek
New member
Just purchases a 55 Gallon and in the process of getting all required parts installed, and saving to purchase the package. My one question is the price listed on the website, it appears that price includes shipping, since I live only a couple hours away, I would definately prefer to pick it up myself. Is it any cheaper? Just trying to find out how much Im going to need before I order. Thanks!!
sgallagher7
Member
Im interested in mixing TBS with some Kalelini rock for my new 75. Would the TBS make a good base, and if so, would there be a good migration of sponges, featherdusters, etc to the Kaelini?
Live Sand
Live Sand
Too bad you're not in the Denver area. I have 70lbs of extra TBS live sand sitting here! Any Denver area folks need some?
Live Sand
Too bad you're not in the Denver area. I have 70lbs of extra TBS live sand sitting here! Any Denver area folks need some?
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9149408#post9149408 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Rjukan
Im happy to see TBS is still doing well, and have gotten over that incredible slump last year with the bad weather.
I am going to order 75lbs of LS in the next couple of days, TBS is great
New to saltwater aquariums
New to saltwater aquariums
Hi everyone.
I've been into freshwater aquariums for many years and am ready to move up to saltwater. I've been visiting TB Saltwater's website for quite awhile reading testimonials and checking out the pictures customers would post there.
Anyway, I think I'm ready to try my hand at my first reef aquarium. I emailed Richard at TB Saltwater with a couple of questions, and he suggested I come here and pose them. So here they are:
1) I'm seriously considering getting one of two Aqua Pod 24 gallon models. The only difference, as far as I know, between the two models is the lighting package. One comes with something they call a sun pod that is basically a metal halide system with day and night lights built into it. The other model has a compact flourescent lighting system. If you are interested, you can read more in depth descriptions of them here: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13976&N=2004+62760
The system with the flourescent lighting costs $170 and the system with the metal halide lighting costs $330. My question basically boils down to: Is the metal halide system worth the extra cost or will the other system perform similarly?
2) Does anyone here have experience with either of those Aqua Pod systems? Should I look for a different manufacturer/model?
3) Once I get my aquarium, I am definitely planning on ordering the "package" from TB Saltwater. Does it perform well with this small of an aquarium?
Sorry for the long post. Thanks in advance for any feedback you can give me.
New to saltwater aquariums
Hi everyone.
I've been into freshwater aquariums for many years and am ready to move up to saltwater. I've been visiting TB Saltwater's website for quite awhile reading testimonials and checking out the pictures customers would post there.
Anyway, I think I'm ready to try my hand at my first reef aquarium. I emailed Richard at TB Saltwater with a couple of questions, and he suggested I come here and pose them. So here they are:
1) I'm seriously considering getting one of two Aqua Pod 24 gallon models. The only difference, as far as I know, between the two models is the lighting package. One comes with something they call a sun pod that is basically a metal halide system with day and night lights built into it. The other model has a compact flourescent lighting system. If you are interested, you can read more in depth descriptions of them here: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13976&N=2004+62760
The system with the flourescent lighting costs $170 and the system with the metal halide lighting costs $330. My question basically boils down to: Is the metal halide system worth the extra cost or will the other system perform similarly?
2) Does anyone here have experience with either of those Aqua Pod systems? Should I look for a different manufacturer/model?
3) Once I get my aquarium, I am definitely planning on ordering the "package" from TB Saltwater. Does it perform well with this small of an aquarium?
Sorry for the long post. Thanks in advance for any feedback you can give me.
Re: New to saltwater aquariums
Re: New to saltwater aquariums
well a few things:
I think some of the threads here are from folks with small tanks just like the "pod" -- look around and see what they say.
what do you want in the reef?
in general most stuff will do ok with power compact lights.
the metal halide are needed form some hard corals and clams.
I tend to go with the "bigger tanks are better" camp but that's me
just do some reading -- I'm sure some good threads right here are from your small tanks...
Re: New to saltwater aquariums
well a few things:
I think some of the threads here are from folks with small tanks just like the "pod" -- look around and see what they say.
what do you want in the reef?
in general most stuff will do ok with power compact lights.
the metal halide are needed form some hard corals and clams.
I tend to go with the "bigger tanks are better" camp but that's me
just do some reading -- I'm sure some good threads right here are from your small tanks...
Re: Re: New to saltwater aquariums
Re: Re: New to saltwater aquariums
Thanks for the reply. I'm also of the bigger tanks are better group. The problem is that my wife and I are going to be moving to another house in a year or two, and I just don't want to go through the nightmare of trying to move a large saltwater tank. So, until the move I'll have to satisfy myself with a small tank. Once the move is over though look out!
I've been reading through some of the other messages on the forum. It seems that most people have better overall results with metal halide lights than with the power compact lights, so I'm leaning more and more in that direction.
The Aqua Pod aquarium says it comes with a pump and skimmer, but no mention of a powerhead. Is a powerhead needed for this size of an aquarium. Most stuff I've been reading generally says that the more movement you have in a reef aquarium the better.
Re: Re: New to saltwater aquariums
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9210974#post9210974 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by figuerres
well a few things:
I think some of the threads here are from folks with small tanks just like the "pod" -- look around and see what they say.
what do you want in the reef?
in general most stuff will do ok with power compact lights.
the metal halide are needed form some hard corals and clams.
I tend to go with the "bigger tanks are better" camp but that's me
just do some reading -- I'm sure some good threads right here are from your small tanks...
Thanks for the reply. I'm also of the bigger tanks are better group. The problem is that my wife and I are going to be moving to another house in a year or two, and I just don't want to go through the nightmare of trying to move a large saltwater tank. So, until the move I'll have to satisfy myself with a small tank. Once the move is over though look out!
I've been reading through some of the other messages on the forum. It seems that most people have better overall results with metal halide lights than with the power compact lights, so I'm leaning more and more in that direction.
The Aqua Pod aquarium says it comes with a pump and skimmer, but no mention of a powerhead. Is a powerhead needed for this size of an aquarium. Most stuff I've been reading generally says that the more movement you have in a reef aquarium the better.
