Slippery Rock Corals

[josh11551]

So I went to Slippery Rock Corals to grab some stuff I needed for a new tank build. Boy was I impressed. Rob, the owner, is very knowledgeable and has been in the business for a long time and was a great help and very generous. Unfortunately, he is getting out of the business for a while, but that means 40%off of everything he has! Fish, corals, dry goods, and even used equipment. I went in expecting to spend $50 and left spending $200 but I saved $140 and he threw in some freebies. He has tons of frags and great prices on everything plus an extra 40% off those prices. He plans to close down June 15th so if you can make it there, you could save a bunch of money.

I ended up purchasing a 7.5 gallon rimless deep blue tank, with a filter and light, 16lbs live rock, 7.5 gallons of saltwater, a water bucket, 10# of sand 2 different favia frags, a gsp frag, a lps frag (I already forgot the name) and a dwarf angel for less than $200. The gsp, the lps frag and some food for the angel were all freebies. The tank came with a $25 gift card in it towards the purchase of the corals and such.

If you have a chance, definitely stop in, you won't regret it. (You might not get anything special, but please mention I recommended him, I'd like him to know I put his name out there.)


Here is a pic of my livestock acclimating and the tank

 

[acer]

Glad this worked out- Did you mention I sent you? LOL- no biggie - you may have already knew about him before I mentioned it to you anyway. I am trying to get up there soon.

 

[josh11551]

I mentioned "someone from the Pittsburgh Reef forum" had recommended me to come. I didn't know you had actually been there before and I don't know that I was told your "real" name or I would have... Sorry!

 

[acer]

just teasing ....no worries.....and no I have not been there before. But, heard good things and heard he was closing so great deals are there to be had.

 

[josh11551]

Yup, like I said everything he has in stock is 40% off. There were a bunch of people there yesterday so get there as soon as you can!

 

[acer]

I wish I was ready ,but the tanks are too new to support any nice coral or fish. I may call to see if he has any equipment that I need.

 

[josh11551]

I might stop there again Thursday when I head down your way, if you don't make it there before me, I can tell you what is left. I doubt there will be much though which is sad, but I hope to grab a few more deals

 

[acer]

yes- too bad , Small business is getting killed in this economy.

 

[bkhunt]

Robs decision to close has nothing to do with the store not making money. He has made the decision needed for his family not for the dollar. This info is directly from his mouth.

 

[acer]

I was hoping so and was going to edit my post accordingly after I reread it. Glad that was the case.

 

[acer]

Does he have any fish at all or just coral and equipment? Facebook says he will be open thru June. That gives me time to get my tanks cycled for corals. I could get one fish soon to put into the isolation tank (45 cube) which has been running with snails and 2 small colt corals for a few weeks now.

 

[josh11551]

He had some, not many left, Tuesday. He had a black clown, some little tangs and then he had some damsels in the live rock. But I'm sure he had some others as well I'm just forgetting

 

[acer]

Hmmm I wonder if I give a downpayment if he will save anything for a 2-3 weeks - If so I will go up tomorrow. I am just not ready for livestock yet in either tank other than 1 fish int eh 45 cube. Putting in a dead shrimp to start the cycle tomorrow in the 65.

 

[josh11551]

He isn't open on Sunday's or Monday I believe. Give him a call, I'm sure he'd have no problem answering your questions

 

[josh11551]

If you go today, let me know what he has left as far as corals (a general idea is sufficient) please!