Guest BadFish October 23, 2007 Share October 23, 2007 Hello all, I am moving to the area in Feb. from Galveston, TX. and wanted to get some info from some local reefers. First, I am selling my tank before the move and getting someone to hold my corals and ship them to me later, where is the best place to get a tank? I will be looking for a 100+ gallon, rimless, starphire; anyone know where to get one? Second, which LFS is best place to get SPS? Third, I didn't see a buy/sell/trade forum, is it just for members or is there not one? Fourth, The main issue reefers in Texas deal with is the heat, is this a similar problem in D.C. area? Thanks ahead of time for the help and I look forward to becoming a member when I move up there. -BadFish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbartco October 23, 2007 Share October 23, 2007 Hello all, I am moving to the area in Feb. from Galveston, TX. and wanted to get some info from some local reefers. Welcome, what part of the area? First, I am selling my tank before the move and getting someone to hold my corals and ship them to me later, where is the best place to get a tank? I will be looking for a 100+ gallon, rimless, starphire; anyone know where to get one? Not sure if anyone does rimless starfire around here. May have to get that shipped Second, which LFS is best place to get SPS? Again, depends on where you are going to be, but if you look at the links page you will see some supporters of the club. We can get you a better idea where exactly you are located Third, I didn't see a buy/sell/trade forum, is it just for members or is there not one? It is members only. The membership fees go towards web maintanence, speakers, etc.. We are a VA nonprofit org, with papers filed for 501c3 Fourth, The main issue reefers in Texas deal with is the heat, is this a similar problem in D.C. area? same ol same ol. Unfortunately it ain't a "dry" heat either. Thanks ahead of time for the help and I look forward to becoming a member when I move up there. Looking forward to meeting with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BadFish October 23, 2007 Share October 23, 2007 Not sure where in the area, depends on where I can get a job. Happen to know of anyone looking to hire an Aquarist/Marine Biologist? My wife got a job up there and she will be working in the District (I think that is the proper lingo). I got my last tank from AGA and was wondering if there was another company people used for custom tanks up there. I'm used to the 'hot & humid' living down here on the coast, but it never freezes or snows here. Thanks for the fast response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite October 23, 2007 Share October 23, 2007 Hi, welcome. Since you're moving up here, I would suggest joining WAMAS it's only 20$ a year, then you can go to the buy/sell/trade sections. The weather around here is wacky - you should be prepared for anything really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Ward October 23, 2007 Share October 23, 2007 Not sure where in the area, depends on where I can get a job. Happen to know of anyone looking to hire an Aquarist/Marine Biologist? My wife got a job up there and she will be working in the District (I think that is the proper lingo). I got my last tank from AGA and was wondering if there was another company people used for custom tanks up there. I'm used to the 'hot & humid' living down here on the coast, but it never freezes or snows here. Thanks for the fast response. Start looking for government jobs (I swear there are gov't jobs for EVERYTHING) but getting hired takes forever, university research, nonprofit, baltimore aquarium is an option. On the MD side, most of us go to either Scales or Aquarium One, VA side is Blue Ribbon Koi, Fins & Feathers or Marine Scene. If your wife has a job in the district you should consider living as close to DC as you can afford - or as close to a metro station as you can afford. And don't forget that it's a really long way to ride from one end of the metro system to the other (http://www.wmata.com). Don't know if you heard but we're ranked #2 in the country for worst traffic! Avoid it at all costs or all your money will be spent on gas and all your time sitting in traffic - instead of all of both disappearing into your water box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBeNormal October 23, 2007 Share October 23, 2007 Cowboys fan I hope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discretekarma October 23, 2007 Share October 23, 2007 If so, I hope you've at least been to Texas. Nothing worse than a Cowboys fan who's never even been. Cowboys fan I hope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger October 23, 2007 Share October 23, 2007 If so, I hope you've at least been to Texas. Nothing worse than a Cowboys fan who's never even been. I can say the same about a fan in this area whose a bandwagon SKINS fans.... I do have to admit I favor a fan who has lived in the great state of TEXAS!! Not sure where in the area, depends on where I can get a job. Happen to know of anyone looking to hire an Aquarist/Marine Biologist? My wife got a job up there and she will be working in the District (I think that is the proper lingo). I got my last tank from AGA and was wondering if there was another company people used for custom tanks up there. I'm used to the 'hot & humid' living down here on the coast, but it never freezes or snows here. Thanks for the fast response. I know the national Zoo around here (DC & Baltimore) will be a great place to look for a job! if you live in VA I highly recommend going to BRK... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak October 23, 2007 Share October 23, 2007 exotic aquatics is another great lfs to the md side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BadFish October 23, 2007 Share October 23, 2007 Cowboys are ok....not my favorite. Always watch the Texans play, even when it hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmward99 October 23, 2007 Share October 23, 2007 Sounds like you need to watch the skins play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phisigs79 October 23, 2007 Share October 23, 2007 Cowboys are ok....not my favorite. Always watch the Texans play, even when it hurts. Sounds like a good guy!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger October 24, 2007 Share October 24, 2007 Cowboys are ok....not my favorite. Always watch the Texans play, even when it hurts. Oh you love the Texans huh? yeah theres a lot to love... they been around for what 5 years... the Cowboys has been around for 5 SuperBowls, 18 Division Tittles, and 10 Conference Championships! How Bout them Cowboys! :wink: Gotta love them cowboys! hahaha sorry for busting into your thread like this but I have to represent my team... WELCOME to WAMAS BTW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discretekarma October 24, 2007 Share October 24, 2007 blah blah blah...you shouldn't apologize. You bust in to everyones thread like that. Oh you love the Texans huh? yeah theres a lot to love... they been around for what 5 years... the Cowboys has been around for 5 SuperBowls, 18 Division Tittles, and 10 Conference Championships! How Bout them Cowboys! :wink: Gotta love them cowboys! hahaha sorry for busting into your thread like this but I have to represent my team... WELCOME to WAMAS BTW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger October 24, 2007 Share October 24, 2007 blah blah blah...you shouldn't apologize. You bust in to everyones thread like that. Comon, thats harsh coming from a Marine who's M.O. is to bust into things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnguyen4007 October 24, 2007 Share October 24, 2007 badfish, Don't mind these guys. They're just a bunch of nutcase that's all. With the exception of Yauger, I'm still convinced he's an escapee from a mental ward , everyone here are really nice. I would be completely in the dark if it weren't for these folks to help me along with my hobby. Whether you end up living in Northern Va, MD or DC area, chances are, there is at least one or two WAMAS member living nearby. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger October 24, 2007 Share October 24, 2007 badfish, Don't mind these guys. They're just a bunch of nutcase that's all. With the exception of Yauger, I'm still convinced he's an escapee from a mental ward , everyone here are really nice. I would be completely in the dark if it weren't for these folks to help me along with my hobby. Whether you end up living in Northern Va, MD or DC area, chances are, there is at least one or two WAMAS member living nearby. James Sometimes I feel like a nut.... And BadFIsh if you move to Springfield I would be more than happy to help you set up your new system and get your started with some free frags... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discretekarma October 24, 2007 Share October 24, 2007 Those are pain killers TO not frags. Sometimes I feel like a nut.... And BadFIsh if you move to Springfield I would be more than happy to help you set up your new system and get your started with some free frags... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phisigs79 October 24, 2007 Share October 24, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger October 24, 2007 Share October 24, 2007 Those are pain killers TO not frags. I think he has upgraded to crack!! what ever it is he better keep using it! his game has been awesome! ummm time to move this tid bit of football conversation to the DEADSKINS Fan support line channel... see you there or be square.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbartco October 24, 2007 Share October 24, 2007 National Aquarium in DC was hiring. PM me and I will forward you the email of the director. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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