Welcome To SB Co-Op

[MSB123]

I am considering starting a small coral+fish+ equipment "LFS". This would not be a storefront (too expensive), but I would figure out how to get coral and livestock to locals. We are going to do mostly shipping to CA. We should (If all goes well) have our first batch of fish and coral in in by the end of this year, which hopes to operate 1-2 8x2x1 frag trays, and maybe one separate fish system. This will not be a buy/sell, but rather we will buy coral and then grow it out instead of buying certain coral with the intentions to just sell it as we received it.

 

[Huenemedoe]

I am considering starting a small coral+fish+ equipment "LFS". This would not be a storefront (too expensive), but I would figure out how to get coral and livestock to locals. We are going to do mostly shipping to CA. We should (If all goes well) have our first batch of fish and coral in in by the end of this year, which hopes to operate 1-2 8x2x1 frag trays, and maybe one separate fish system. This will not be a buy/sell, but rather we will buy coral and then grow it out instead of buying certain coral with the intentions to just sell it as we received it.

I would love to help you out with whatever you need! Seriously, anything from manual labor to website work I am in. I have a bs in graphic design, working on a masters in innovation & entrepreneurship, have successfully ran some businesses and am pretty handy with some tools so whatever you need please reach out!

 

[MSB123]

I would love to help you out with whatever you need! Seriously, anything from manual labor to website work I am in. I have a crap in graphic design, working on a masters in innovation & entrepreneurship, have successfully ran some businesses and am pretty handy with some tools so whatever you need please reach out!

Thank you! I am working with my high school and our headmaster, who has extensive background in economics and business. We will need some help with graphic design for a website, and we might end up building our own tanks.

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

I am considering starting a small coral+fish+ equipment "LFS". This would not be a storefront (too expensive), but I would figure out how to get coral and livestock to locals. We are going to do mostly shipping to CA. We should (If all goes well) have our first batch of fish and coral in in by the end of this year, which hopes to operate 1-2 8x2x1 frag trays, and maybe one separate fish system. This will not be a buy/sell, but rather we will buy coral and then grow it out instead of buying certain coral with the intentions to just sell it as we received it.

That’s awesome! I’m here to help as well. I have access to wholesalers in LA and a few of the big online distributors.

 

[MSB123]

That’s awesome! I’m here to help as well. I have access to wholesalers in LA and a few of the big online distributors.

So we are up and running. So far we only have coral. 4’x2’ grow out tanks.

 

[ChrisKSB]

Hello and welcome to the SB Co-Op! We are all glad to have you here! Please message a Mod if you have any questions (MSB123) Anyone is welcome to post and discuss anything. And always, Happy reefing!

Hey there, is this group active? Do y'all talk/meet/buy/sell/trade??? I'm between Turnpike and 154...sent an invite request!

 

[Huenemedoe]

Welcome! Always down to talk/buy/sell/trade! Out by the polo fields but do some work in Goleta

 

[MSB123]

We are trying to be more active! I’m a student so studies come first. Sorry if I take a while to respond. You can always text at 8056991270 if you need anything.

 

[Huenemedoe]

Here are some shots of my 7.5! I love to cook amongst other things and wanted a tank in the kitchen to look at while I am waiting for things things to get done so waala! My little mushroom treasure cove featuring dolce my mocha long fin.
It’s only 3 months old, but already seeing some solid growth.
The box next to it is a power strip cord organizer and I got some cool little plants in cowboy coffee cups to really camouflage all of the cords.
Can’t think of the brand of the tank of the top of my head right now but it’s a great little 2.5 chamber 7.5 gallon AIO peninsula.
Running the new AI Prime and a ten dollar power head I got on Amazon. (TBH I have the last gen AI prime on my other tank and the fan is noticeably loader on this new one, but still really quite)
1 gallon change every week, little mag and calcium (20ppm and 8ppm) with it to try and get the birds nest to take off.
Tuxedo, 2 trochas, 2 nacreous, 3 sexy shrimp, strawberry conch and mangrove
Nitrate 5ppm Alk 10 mag 1400 Calc 440
Been a fun build!
If anyone has some super cool shrooms in the group let me know!


Will post some photos of my 20 as well pretty soon, that tank is really tanking off! RBTA looking good

 

[Daniel]

How can we join the SB Reef Co-op? In Thousand Oaks and would love to connect with local reefers!

 

[Huenemedoe]

I believe MSB123 is the moderator so he has got to make it official, but anyway, Nice to meet you, I am Ryan!! How’s the reef?? What kind of coral are you into??

 

[Daniel]

I believe MSB123 is the moderator so he has got to make it official, but anyway, Nice to meet you, I am Ryan!! How’s the reef?? What kind of coral are you into??

Thanks - I seem to be unable to PM him - will try again at a later time.

Reef is cycling and stabilizing by the week/day! I've always been a big fan of SPS and LPS style tanks. Thanks for asking, it's a pleasure to meet ya!

 

[Andrews_aquarium]

I would love to join also!

Im located in Santa Barbara and have a SPS dominated tank.

 

[Huenemedoe]

I would love to join also!

Im located in Santa Barbara and have a SPS dominated tank.

Sweet!! That is awesome to see more and more reefers in SB!!

 

[Huenemedoe]

Thanks - I seem to be unable to PM him - will try again at a later time.

Reef is cycling and stabilizing by the week/day! I've always been a big fan of SPS and LPS style tanks. Thanks for asking, it's a pleasure to meet ya!

Sweet! Ya I don't know what is up with his account. Excited to see your build come along.

 

[kkircher]

I am in Goleta and would like to join. Looking for some locals to trade/sell/buy/talk reefing.

 

[Andrews_aquarium]

I am in Goleta and would like to join. Looking for some locals to trade/sell/buy/talk reefing.

Welcome! Your new build looks awesome!

 

[kkircher]

Welcome! Your new build looks awesome!

Thanks for the kind words. I need to update, as it is a bit old. I have been buying frags like crazy....it is a pure addiction....haha.


I just wish we had a local store. I have to re-home a very awesome Emperor Angel...he just got a little to hungry around some of my corals. It is a little daunting to sell online, so wish I could trade in or find a local person interested.

 

[Andrews_aquarium]

Ah thats a shame, Yeah for fish its really hard, only options are Ventura, SLO, or LA. But for frags you can't go wrong with Triton Corals. His SPS are incredible and he has some LPS also but specializing in SPS.

Heres his insta:

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Shoot Henson a DM if you want to schedule a time to go to his store.

 

[kkircher]

Ah thats a shame, Yeah for fish its really hard, only options are Ventura, SLO, or LA. But for frags you can't go wrong with Triton Corals. His SPS are incredible and he has some LPS also but specializing in SPS.

Heres his insta:

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I actually emailed with him last week. Hope to check it out soon.