Looking to set up a new nano-reef in Manhattan...

[pilot87178d]

Experienced Maryland reef-keeper, newly assigned to Manhattan...am looking to set up a new nano-tank for Mid-Town apt....want to keep the gallonage small (no more than a 5 gallon water change), and need to find a place that offers interesting shaped tanks, i.e., large cube, long/slim/very shallow wave tank to drive with a couple of halides, or something different than a rectangle.

Best shop?

Thx!!!

Marc

 

[nycmat]

fishtown while pricey has the most different shaped sized tanks

its in queens
718 539 5396

 

[herman]

Go on craigslist and search for aquarium, fish tank or reef. That will give you a lot of choices. You save a lot too. Just ignore the dudes that try to sell crap for several k.

 

[jhale]

hey Marc,

welcome to New York, and manhattan reefs.

there are not many shops in the city, but there are some in Brooklyn if your willing to travel a bit. give Sean at aquatic creations a call, I'm sure he could help you.

we also have a member here who makes acrylic tanks for people on the board, nypdfrogman, you can send him a pm through the site.

I'm sure you will get other suggestions, those are my two

-jonathan

 

[House of Laughter]

Welcome to NY and to MR.com

House

 

[Sean]

Thanks Jhale

If you give me any shape or size I could have it built for you.
If you want to come into my shop and see what I have on display and discuss the tank in your mind feel free to stop in or call

Aquatic Creations
16 Powers Street
Brooklyn 11211
718-302-9080

 

[Josh]

If you wait around here long enough, you will probably see what you want posted in the for sale forum. Just an option if you want a used tank.

Also, if this is your first time in an apartment with a tank, I recommend reading some of the threads here to become aware of the issues and potential for flooding. This is probably a city reefer's worst nightmare, so it would be best to make sure you are aware of how to prevent it from happening to you.

 

[Reefer420]

i would go for a 16 or 27 g AGA bowfront. I personally love the 37g Oceanic 'semi-cube' - hard to find, but worth it imho.

New World on 38th between 2nd and 3rd has tanks - but I am sure they are overpriced. or just wait around on this site- people sell tank for pretty cheap!