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Old 01/06/2008, 11:22 PM
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Reef Depot Visit

Stopped by Reef Depot today and really liked what I saw.. A really nice clean setup and big selection of corals. They had a hand full of fish that looked really healthy. The tanks looked clean and well maintained. Lots of softies and SPS. I was really impressed by their live rock prices. Oh yeah the chocolate lab was really nice also.. I will be going back to this shop for sure..

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Old 01/06/2008, 11:39 PM
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Whens he going to have established hours? Having to make an appointment is a huge turn off for me.
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Old 01/07/2008, 12:11 AM
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I also went today it was a great place to visit. The owners are very helpful by ansewing any questions that you have. The tanks are very clean and the prices are great. I think I found my new place to shop for corals and fish. Cant wait till Friday when he will have a new shipment of fish and corals.
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Old 01/07/2008, 12:18 AM
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What's his number? I'm off for a few days and I might take a trip up there.
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Old 01/07/2008, 12:43 AM
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reefdepot.net has all the info. I also believe there is usually always someone there all weekend and most evenings after 4pm
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Old 01/07/2008, 12:51 AM
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Old 01/07/2008, 01:26 AM
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Efrain would you please let me know next time you head over there? Im really thinking about buying some drygoods from there but as you know im currently carless. Maybe i could just give you the cash and you can pick up for me? Oh yeah and we want to see pics of what you picked up, i know you cant leave a store without a coral
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Old 01/07/2008, 09:21 AM
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Great shop, great people with a nice selection especially if you are looking for large pieces and not just frags.
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Old 01/07/2008, 09:50 AM
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reef depot

went yesterday picked up a few fish. looked really nice and doing good so far in the tanks. niger trigger tried eating through the bag leaked everywhere.... ha ha
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Old 01/07/2008, 08:52 PM
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do they sell frags or just colonies?
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Old 01/07/2008, 09:03 PM
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They sell both..
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Old 01/10/2008, 10:44 PM
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I heard that Reef Depot is going to get Radiant Wrasse in tommorow. I think im going to pick one up. They are great for fireworms, isopods, pyramillid snails, tubeworms, flatworms and bristleworms. Can't wait
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Old 01/10/2008, 11:18 PM
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yes i was there today, and got some beautiful SPS frags, and one awsome colony..
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Old 01/10/2008, 11:23 PM
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Reef Depot is evil. I had to stop going there or risk being beyond broke!
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Old 01/10/2008, 11:24 PM
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Coffeenut - Pictures please...
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Old 01/11/2008, 12:19 AM
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does the dog try to hump everyone or is it just me?
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Old 01/11/2008, 12:26 AM
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Never tried to hump me but don't start petting it or it will never leave you alone.
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Old 01/11/2008, 12:57 AM
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dog didn't like me last time i was there, but i love their set up.
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Old 01/11/2008, 10:29 PM
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The dog is cool if you dont mind drool.

Just picked up an octopus skimmer from mark...It rocks

If you want dry goods just call in advance and they will be in with the next shipment.

I live next to a pupular LFS and have no need to shop there...Marks coral live stock is the best I've seen and if you dont see what you want he can have it by friday. Thats when he gets his shipment.

His prices are great as its a family business with no overhead.

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Old 01/11/2008, 11:14 PM
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Reef Depot

I went there for the first time tonight and I agree with all teh previous posts. Selection and prices were great. Would go back again in a heartbeat.
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Old 01/11/2008, 11:16 PM
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Post some pics!
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Old 01/11/2008, 11:20 PM
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You know I am really getting annoyed that so many people know about this place now

How am I supposed to get all the great corals if there are so many people that know the secret....
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Old 01/12/2008, 01:45 AM
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You know I am really getting annoyed that so many people know about this place now

How am I supposed to get all the great corals if there are so many people that know the secret....
And to think I can recall a time when you hated the place.
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