Hello from NJ

[dnov99]

Hi everybody, I finally decided to join up over here off the recommendation of a friend. I see lots of familiar faces from the other forums and look forward to hanging out here.

I am currently in the process of re-building my 260 gal mixed reef. My old tank of 5 years had to be torn down due to a split acrylic seam. Ughhhhhhhh. The new tank has been up and running for 9 months and is starting to fill in nicely. I also have a 60 gal prop tank where I grow out my corals before placing them into the DT.

I am really into chalices and SPS and have over 60 different chalices and 30 different SPS. I will post a video of my tank in the tank forum.

Please feel free to ask any questions or stop by anytime, I am in Monroe NJ. Thanks, Darren.

System specs:

260 Gal custom acrylic DT (80X24X30)
60 Gal frag tank
150 custom MRC sump (built in 40 gal fuge)
65 Gal stock tank for auto water changes
Main pump: Iwaki 100RLT
2 Vortech MP40
MTC Pro-cal calcium reactor
3L Zeovit reactor
BK300-EXT with swabbie and skimmate locker
2 Evolution 120W light over frag tank
5 AI Sol blues over DT

Here is the link to my tank video:

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/96100-hd-vid-my-260-gal.html

 

[midtownman]

Welcome to the family darren I just moved to nj(carteret) how far is that from u? If u need help with anything feel free to pm me

 

[Alex]

Welcome, you have quite an impressive setup there. Hope to see some pics posted soon.

 

[howze01]

Hey Darren, I just joined up too. John made me do it! It's a great forum, not as great as you-know-where but still pretty good. I saw your video and that is one amazing tank. 30 different SPS?? Now I know why you gave me that Red Digi! Which by the way, was moved out into the lights today and is looking very happy.
Anyway, welcome to MR!

 

[jaa1456]

Hey Darren it's about time you signed up. That's a great looking tank you got there.

 

[Bryceandmandy]

hey, welcome fellow new jersey-ite. post some pics lol

 

[CheckSix187]

Welcome to MR Darren!

 

[NL146]

Welcome

 

[dnov99]

Welcome to the family darren I just moved to nj(carteret) how far is that from u? If u need help with anything feel free to pm me

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I posted a video in the tank forum, but I think it has to be approved or something like that by the mods first.

Hey midtownman, I used to work downtown NYC for 18 years, lol. You arent far from me at all prob about 30 min, but I am always up at my favorite LFS Aqob, which is right near you. Thank for the offer for help, same goes here!!

 

[bbreef240]

welcome...elmwood park nj in the house....

 

[sohoreef]

Welcome to MR I am also a new member but have been using the forums for a long time

 

[Brando457]

Darren I got the chalice bug and bought 2 from Will on Monday :X

 

[dnov99]

Darren I got the chalice bug and bought 2 from Will on Monday :X

Uh oh!! Once you start you cant stop. Will gets some really nice pieces in.

 

[Brando457]

Yeah I won't be buying much for a few. Going to let my corals grow and system mature.


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[ryangrieder]

Hey man, welcome to MR! Monroe huh? Your pretty close to me, I'm over in Sussex county, Vernon. Very very nice tank! Who do you use as live stock suppliers and dry goods? Just curious if you know of any lfs that I may not seeing your close to me! lol. Products I'm sure you use saltwater critters cause that's a walk down the road from you correct? Saltwater critters is all I use for products, best company out there and prices, but live stock, where do you go? Any Monroe lfs? Again, welcome bud!

 

[premilove]

matawan nj in the house! not too far from you.

 

[dnov99]

Hey man, welcome to MR! Monroe huh? Your pretty close to me, I'm over in Sussex county, Vernon. Very very nice tank! Who do you use as live stock suppliers and dry goods? Just curious if you know of any lfs that I may not seeing your close to me! lol. Products I'm sure you use saltwater critters cause that's a walk down the road from you correct? Saltwater critters is all I use for products, best company out there and prices, but live stock, where do you go? Any Monroe lfs? Again, welcome bud!

Sorry Bro, wrong state I am in Monroe NJ, although I do get up to Vernon often to Grand Cascades lodge. Love that place, its beautiful up there.

matawan nj in the house! not too far from you.

Not far at all, I used to go to Big Ed's for ribs.

 

[Alex]

just saw your setup at work. your HD video probably doesn't do your system justice, you have a great looking tank. keep up the husbandry.

 

[dnov99]

just saw your setup at work. your HD video probably doesn't do your system justice, you have a great looking tank. keep up the husbandry.

Thanks for the kind words, its alot of work but I truly enjoy it...

 

[Bryceandmandy]

welcome...elmwood park nj in the house....

Watup EP lol im in SB