Comments on Darin from Captive Reefs - Aquarium Advice

revhtree · 06-25-2004, 12:57 AM

I know nothing about lighting for corals, so I sent Darin (CaptiveReefs.Com) a PM, he responded, I responded, ect..ect.. He sent me his Phone number at 11:30pm and said I could call him. I called him, he cleared up some things for me, and explained lighting questions that I had, and has offered me a great deal. I hope to be able to get lights from him soon, and I will def. buy from him when I do. Hats off to Darin! Class Act!

reefrunner69 · 06-25-2004, 01:04 AM

Moved to appropriate forum.

If this was an individual sale, sold from Darin rather than captive reefs, I'll move it back.

revhtree · 06-25-2004, 01:06 AM

Thanks Kevin.

captivereefs · 06-25-2004, 11:14 AM

Thanks for the positive comments!

Bearfan · 06-25-2004, 12:35 PM

When I bought my Aqua FX Barracuda through Darrin I was similarly impressed. Great service Darrin.

got bait? · 07-01-2004, 06:40 PM

I have bought bulbs from Darin (Captive Reefs) twice before and had excellent service. So, I called him when I needed a ballast and reflector. we had numerous conversations, I couldn't make up my mind. I finally spent half of what I intended to and Darin never tried to get me something I didn't want for more money. Not your typical salesman, he actually cares.

fishfreek · 07-01-2004, 09:09 PM

GIving you his phone number at 11:30pm rings high marks for me about going above and beyond. Course he is 1 hour less than us on the east cost. (I think, maybe two... BUt still)

ClamKnuckle · 07-02-2004, 04:26 PM

i ordered my lights for my 90 from darin and he was great....he was very helpful, answered all my questions, and did not try to push anything on me that I didn't need. I just purchased a new skimmer from him for the tank as well, and once again he was very helpful and seemed to care more about me getting what I wanted and needed rather then trying to push something on me so he could make a quick buck.

dralarms · 07-02-2004, 04:37 PM

I just got my mag 9.5 from him and I have to say that's a BIG pump.

Sure wasn't prepared for that.

captivereefs · 07-02-2004, 09:17 PM

Thanks guys. .

06-25-2004, 12:57 AM	#1
revhtree Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossville. Ga Posts: 4,047 Images: 1	Comments on Darin from Captive Reefs I know nothing about lighting for corals, so I sent Darin (CaptiveReefs.Com) a PM, he responded, I responded, ect..ect.. He sent me his Phone number at 11:30pm and said I could call him. I called him, he cleared up some things for me, and explained lighting questions that I had, and has offered me a great deal. I hope to be able to get lights from him soon, and I will def. buy from him when I do. Hats off to Darin! Class Act! __________________ Remember to Keep Christ First! 120G - Deltec AP601 Skimmer - Reefkeeper2 - Geo 618 - (2)Tunze 6100 - Tunze 6212 Wave Box - (2) 250w MH's w/VHO

06-25-2004, 01:04 AM	#2
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 108	Moved to appropriate forum. If this was an individual sale, sold from Darin rather than captive reefs, I'll move it back. __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

06-25-2004, 01:06 AM	#3
revhtree Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossville. Ga Posts: 4,047 Images: 1	Thanks Kevin. __________________ Remember to Keep Christ First! 120G - Deltec AP601 Skimmer - Reefkeeper2 - Geo 618 - (2)Tunze 6100 - Tunze 6212 Wave Box - (2) 250w MH's w/VHO

06-25-2004, 11:14 AM	#4
captivereefs Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WI Posts: 1,852	Thanks for the positive comments! __________________ Darin

06-25-2004, 12:35 PM	#5
Bearfan Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marquette, MI Posts: 3,554 Images: 45	When I bought my Aqua FX Barracuda through Darrin I was similarly impressed. Great service Darrin. __________________ 75 gal w/ 75 gal sump, 25 gal fuge with Chaeto and 25 gal frag - 4x65 PC w/ Moonlite on the main tank, 2x20W PC on the fuge, 4x20W PC on the frag 72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8

07-01-2004, 06:40 PM	#6
got bait? Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tustin,Ca Posts: 738 Images: 23	I have bought bulbs from Darin (Captive Reefs) twice before and had excellent service. So, I called him when I needed a ballast and reflector. we had numerous conversations, I couldn't make up my mind. I finally spent half of what I intended to and Darin never tried to get me something I didn't want for more money. Not your typical salesman, he actually cares. __________________ Let's get a line wet!

07-01-2004, 09:09 PM	#7
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	GIving you his phone number at 11:30pm rings high marks for me about going above and beyond. Course he is 1 hour less than us on the east cost. (I think, maybe two... BUt still) __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

07-02-2004, 04:26 PM	#8
ClamKnuckle Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 719	i ordered my lights for my 90 from darin and he was great....he was very helpful, answered all my questions, and did not try to push anything on me that I didn't need. I just purchased a new skimmer from him for the tank as well, and once again he was very helpful and seemed to care more about me getting what I wanted and needed rather then trying to push something on me so he could make a quick buck. __________________ "I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully." —Saginaw, Mich., Sept. 29, 2000

07-02-2004, 04:37 PM	#9
dralarms Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Athens, TN. Posts: 3,024	I just got my mag 9.5 from him and I have to say that's a BIG pump. Sure wasn't prepared for that. __________________ Gerald Vote for AquariumAdvice

07-02-2004, 09:17 PM	#10
captivereefs Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WI Posts: 1,852	Thanks guys. . __________________ Darin

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