Iowans Come Fourth!

[Floyd R Turbo]

Been a dead thread for a while!!

 

[Diesel84]

Well it was worth a shot

 

[Floyd R Turbo]

Yep, I know there are more in DSM just not on here. GIRS for reef, dunno what for FW, been out of that for a wgile

 

[CJ29DJ]

Pleasant Hill (suburb of Des Moines). Soon moving to Iowa City.

On a side note, anyone know when Petco does there $1 per gallon tank sale next in the great state of IA? Not sure when the chain typically do that event.

 

[Diesel84]

What is GIRS? And, I'm not sure about Petco. Do they sell anything over 75g for $1 a gallon. I'd like a 125, or maybe order a 200gal acrylic that is shallower

 

[Floyd R Turbo]

Greater Iowa Reef Society

The Greater Iowa Reef Society

I personally don't like their forum engine but oh well what can you do. It's better now after a major upgrade.

 

[Floyd R Turbo]

Pleasant Hill (suburb of Des Moines). Soon moving to Iowa City.

On a side note, anyone know when Petco does there $1 per gallon tank sale next in the great state of IA? Not sure when the chain typically do that event.

That is usually 2-3 times/yr and you just have to watch for announcements. Usually someone on GIRS posts when it happens.

 

[jayDC_90]

I'm from west liberty Iowa. By Iowa city

 

[Floyd R Turbo]

There's a few GIRS members I know right around that area.

 

[jayDC_90]

Really. I haven't had a reef tank yet. I'm setting up a new 125 right now with dual corner overflows. Debating on building a stand or buying a metal dual 125 stand from a guy in Iowa city. I'd like to make it a planted fresh water community tank, or put a mud puppy in it with feeder fish. Just last week I started reading up on saltwater. A tank that big I feel I would waste its potential with freshwater like I have always had. I also have a 76 gal. Freshwater right now

 

[jayDC_90]

Sry. "75gal"

 

[Floyd R Turbo]

Reef keeping isn't all that difficult. IMO FW planted was more of a pain. I like both but algae scrubbers work great in SW (FW too just differently) and that takes a huge edge off PWCs. 125 is a great size. I think it would be cool to have FW and SW side by side. Also the DIY tank stand thread on RC is fab if you want to make your own. I also know a guy in N Liberty who builds stands and finish wraps for really good prices.

 

[jayDC_90]

I built and finished my 75 gallon stand. I could do the same with my 125. I also have family in New Hampshire that can get the salt for a lot cheaper than here in Iowa. Most likely the crushed coral and sand substrates I could get a good deal on if they shipped it to me too. I might try it out. I have a nice new wet/dry filter with 1200 gph pump. I actually have everything I need except salt water substrate, salt, protein skimmer, hydrometer, and the experience

 

[Floyd R Turbo]

What are you paying for salt that you need to get it shipped from New England to get better prices?? Reef crystals at Clowns & Corals in Washburn gets it by the pallet. Or DR F&S is cheap every day

 

[Floyd R Turbo]

Plus you gotta see C&c if you're thinking SW. Or Sea of Marvels in N Liberty (weird hours)