Looking for Recommendations for Equipment Purchase

[Reefcorals]

Hello, my name is Dave and I am getting back into this wonderful hobby after many years away. I once had a thriving 100 gallon SPS tank but lost everything due to a multi-day power outage that occurred during the summer. I will now be much better prepared and expect to create a mostly LPS tank. So many things have changed since over a decade ago. I prefer to buy equipment and supplies that are made to last a very long time, are premised on good scientific research and have great customer service backing to boot. It would also be a breath of fresh air to deal with a company whose staff is well informed on the various aspects of reefing. Based on your experience, who would be you "go to" suppliers for most things REEF? ? Your advice is very much appreciated and thank you in advance!

 

[revhtree]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

 

[fishface NJ]

Dave, Welcome to R2R!

Stay away from Red Sea tanks...seam breaks. Do a search on tank fails here. Their equipment are good though.
@Joe Glass Cages. Eshopps, Cade and IM tanks great tanks
Premium Aquatics and https://www.saltwateraquarium.com for aquarium supplies

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello, my name is Dave and I am getting back into this wonderful hobby after many years away. I once had a thriving 100 gallon SPS tank but lost everything due to a multi-day power outage that occurred during the summer. I will now be much better prepared and expect to create a mostly LPS tank. So many things have changed since over a decade ago. I prefer to buy equipment and supplies that are made to last a very long time, are premised on good scientific research and have great customer service backing to boot. It would also be a breath of fresh air to deal with a company whose staff is well informed on the various aspects of reefing. Based on your experience, who would be you "go to" suppliers for most things REEF? ? Your advice is very much appreciated and thank you in advance!

BRS
AquaCave
Saltwatertank.com
premiumaquatics.com

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[cdemoss01]

Welcome back to the hobby and to Reef2Reef!

 

[Utubereefer]

Welcome to the club

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome back, glad you are here! I’m assuming Canton Ohio? For corals you have Tidal Gardens a short distance north of you. O-H!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and back to the salty world Dave

 

[Indiana Reefin]

welcome back to the hobby!

Vendors I would recommend:
Tampa Bay Saltwater
Premium Aquatics
Bulk Reef Supply
Saltwater aquarium
Waterbox
Eshopps
Pacific East Aquaculture
VCA

Products that I trust with great CS:
Tropic Marin
Tunze
Kessil
Ecotech
Innovative Matine

 

[Reefcorals]

Hello, my name is Dave and I am getting back into this wonderful hobby after many years away. I once had a thriving 100 gallon SPS tank but lost everything due to a multi-day power outage that occurred during the summer. I will now be much better prepared and expect to create a mostly LPS tank. So many things have changed since over a decade ago. I prefer to buy equipment and supplies that are made to last a very long time, are premised on good scientific research and have great customer service backing to boot. It would also be a breath of fresh air to deal with a company whose staff is well informed on the various aspects of reefing. Based on your experience, who would be you "go to" suppliers for most things REEF? ? Your advice is very much appreciated and thank you in advance!

 

[Reefcorals]

Just to clarify, I should have said that I'm from Canton, Michigan. I already have a 125 custom acrylic tank. I also plan to purchase most of my corals from Cherry Corals, close by, in Livonia. I was impressed by their beautiful selection, their expertise and willingness to help!.

 

[FrugalReeferJon]

 

[B&CinB.C.]

Hi Dave . Welcome to Reef 2 Reef and back to saltwater

 

[BonnieB]

Welcome to our R2R family!

 

[Reefcorals]

Thanks again to all who replied!

 

[Kiwi reefer]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! looking forward to seeing the reef!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!

 

[CoralB]

Hello, my name is Dave and I am getting back into this wonderful hobby after many years away. I once had a thriving 100 gallon SPS tank but lost everything due to a multi-day power outage that occurred during the summer. I will now be much better prepared and expect to create a mostly LPS tank. So many things have changed since over a decade ago. I prefer to buy equipment and supplies that are made to last a very long time, are premised on good scientific research and have great customer service backing to boot. It would also be a breath of fresh air to deal with a company whose staff is well informed on the various aspects of reefing. Based on your experience, who would be you "go to" suppliers for most things REEF? ? Your advice is very much appreciated and thank you in advance!

Canton Michigan or Canton Ohio ?