Looking to set up a new nano-reef in Manhattan...

pilot87178d · 01-28-2006, 01:36 PM

Experienced Maryland reef-keeper, newly assigned to Manhattan...am looking to set up a new nano-tank for Mid-Town apt....want to keep the gallonage small (no more than a 5 gallon water change), and need to find a place that offers interesting shaped tanks, i.e., large cube, long/slim/very shallow wave tank to drive with a couple of halides, or something different than a rectangle.

Best shop?

Thx!!!

Marc

nycmat · 01-28-2006, 01:55 PM

fishtown while pricey has the most different shaped sized tanks

its in queens
718 539 5396

herman · 01-28-2006, 02:44 PM

Go on craigslist and search for aquarium, fish tank or reef. That will give you a lot of choices. You save a lot too. Just ignore the dudes that try to sell crap for several k.

**jhale** · 01-28-2006, 03:58 PM

hey Marc,

welcome to New York, and manhattan reefs.

there are not many shops in the city, but there are some in Brooklyn if your willing to travel a bit. give Sean at aquatic creations a call, I'm sure he could help you.

we also have a member here who makes acrylic tanks for people on the board, nypdfrogman, you can send him a pm through the site.

I'm sure you will get other suggestions, those are my two

-jonathan

House of Laughter · 01-28-2006, 04:00 PM

Welcome to NY and to MR.com

House

Sean · 01-28-2006, 04:22 PM

Thanks Jhale

If you give me any shape or size I could have it built for you.
If you want to come into my shop and see what I have on display and discuss the tank in your mind feel free to stop in or call

Aquatic Creations
16 Powers Street
Brooklyn 11211
718-302-9080

Josh · 01-28-2006, 05:27 PM

If you wait around here long enough, you will probably see what you want posted in the for sale forum. Just an option if you want a used tank.

Also, if this is your first time in an apartment with a tank, I recommend reading some of the threads here to become aware of the issues and potential for flooding. This is probably a city reefer's worst nightmare, so it would be best to make sure you are aware of how to prevent it from happening to you.

Reefer420 · 01-29-2006, 04:30 PM

i would go for a 16 or 27 g AGA bowfront. I personally love the 37g Oceanic 'semi-cube' - hard to find, but worth it imho.

New World on 38th between 2nd and 3rd has tanks - but I am sure they are overpriced. or just wait around on this site- people sell tank for pretty cheap!

01-28-2006, 01:36 PM	#1
pilot87178d Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Town, during the week Posts: 5 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	Looking to set up a new nano-reef in Manhattan... Experienced Maryland reef-keeper, newly assigned to Manhattan...am looking to set up a new nano-tank for Mid-Town apt....want to keep the gallonage small (no more than a 5 gallon water change), and need to find a place that offers interesting shaped tanks, i.e., large cube, long/slim/very shallow wave tank to drive with a couple of halides, or something different than a rectangle. Best shop? Thx!!! Marc

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01-28-2006, 03:58 PM	#4
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,165 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (32)	hey Marc, welcome to New York, and manhattan reefs. there are not many shops in the city, but there are some in Brooklyn if your willing to travel a bit. give Sean at aquatic creations a call, I'm sure he could help you. we also have a member here who makes acrylic tanks for people on the board, nypdfrogman, you can send him a pm through the site. I'm sure you will get other suggestions, those are my two -jonathan __________________ FS: Aquamedic dosing pump, MH250 ballast, wavemaker

01-29-2006, 04:30 PM	#8
Reefer420 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,654 Reefer Ratings: (12) Friends: (0)	i would go for a 16 or 27 g AGA bowfront. I personally love the 37g Oceanic 'semi-cube' - hard to find, but worth it imho. New World on 38th between 2nd and 3rd has tanks - but I am sure they are overpriced. or just wait around on this site- people sell tank for pretty cheap! __________________ My New Blog! http://20somethingcookingguide.blogspot.com/

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01-28-2006, 04:22 PM	#6
Sean Owner of Aquatic Creation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chelsea N.Y. Posts: 1,796 Reefer Ratings: (10) Friends: (2)	Thanks Jhale If you give me any shape or size I could have it built for you. If you want to come into my shop and see what I have on display and discuss the tank in your mind feel free to stop in or call Aquatic Creations 16 Powers Street Brooklyn 11211 718-302-9080

01-28-2006, 05:27 PM	#7
Josh in the coral sea... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Union Square, NY Posts: 5,102 Reefer Ratings: (17) Friends: (13)	If you wait around here long enough, you will probably see what you want posted in the for sale forum. Just an option if you want a used tank. Also, if this is your first time in an apartment with a tank, I recommend reading some of the threads here to become aware of the issues and potential for flooding. This is probably a city reefer's worst nightmare, so it would be best to make sure you are aware of how to prevent it from happening to you.