Some what new to reef tanks want to meet people in NH area

tharbin · Dec 5, 2021

Steve and his Animals said:
Welcome,

If you're looking for good aquarium stores near Manchester, try Fish Mike Aquatics. His saltwater section is small but he's a good guy who takes good care of his fish.

If you're willing to drive, Jay's Aquatics in Salem, NH is the best place for corals in South NH, his fish selection can be spotty but he gets good stuff for good prices.

If you're willing to drive a bit, Tropic Isle Aquarium in Framingham, MA (where I work) is probably the oldest fish store in MA, the owner started the business when he was 16 (he's 77 now). We can get most fish you'd be looking for, but we're in the process of moving for next year so our livestock selection will be halted for the time being.

Steve,

Tropic Isle is still around? Great! It was my main go-to store in the mid-80s to late 90s. Always had good fish, coral and rock. In fact bought my first MH fixture there.

JWD57NH · Dec 5, 2021

Steve and his Animals said:
Welcome,

If you're looking for good aquarium stores near Manchester, try Fish Mike Aquatics. His saltwater section is small but he's a good guy who takes good care of his fish.

If you're willing to drive, Jay's Aquatics in Salem, NH is the best place for corals in South NH, his fish selection can be spotty but he gets good stuff for good prices.

If you're willing to drive a bit, Tropic Isle Aquarium in Framingham, MA (where I work) is probably the oldest fish store in MA, the owner started the business when he was 16 (he's 77 now). We can get most fish you'd be looking for, but we're in the process of moving for next year so our livestock selection will be halted for the time being.

Thanks, I go to fish mikes regularly and he is coming to install my water box reef 100.3 next week. I was just hoping to find a place with a big coral and fish selection. I learned the hard way buying fish from petco

JWD57NH · Dec 5, 2021

OrchidMiss said:
Welcome!!
I'm pretty sure @LiveFreeAndReef is from NH!
I'll be moving up that way in about 10 years or so! Lol but fow now, I'm still in Jersey

Thank you

TnFishwater98 · Dec 5, 2021

JWD57NH said:
I would like to meet some people near me in NH or MA doesn’t matter if they have been in the hobby for a while or are new. I would also like to hear about some LFS in the MA/NH area besides the one I know and go to in Manchester NH.

Welcome to Da Reef!

Jeffcb · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

Reefer508 · Dec 5, 2021

Check out Love the Reef in Wilmington MA. I live in MA on the RI boarder. Bit of a ride but well worth the trip.

LiveFreeAndReef · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome to R2R fellow New Hampshire-ite!

Fish Think Pink · Dec 5, 2021

JWD57NH said:
I would like to meet some people near me in NH or MA doesn’t matter if they have been in the hobby for a while or are new. I would also like to hear about some LFS in the MA/NH area besides the one I know and go to in Manchester NH.

Welcome! Glad you joined.

GORGEOUS TANK!! Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.84/

This should help you find more local to you people:

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