Calling NE Ohioans

[browniebuck]

I am looking for someone that knows what they are doing to help me with setting up my tank (you would be compensated...my LFS was going to do it for $50...but I can't get a time scheduled). I am setting up a used 125. It came with a wet/dry, 1 HOB overflow, and an ocean clear system.
I don't know anything about plumbing a tank and would love to learn...but I do this best by watching (and I am still recovering from shoulder surgery and am unable to do a whole lot of lifting). Ultimately, if my LFS gets back in touch with me soon, I will have them do it. If I don't hear from them in the next couple days, and you respond, I would be very grateful for any assistance and would gladly compensate you for your work and your time. I have had this tank in my basement since September...it is driving me nuts not to have it set up!!!

 

[kpclown]

I live in NE Ohio, who do you go for for aquarium supplies? I am in NE Ohio and really can't find anyone around that is convenient. I'm still pretty new so I wouldn't want to take on a plumbing a sump but I would love to watch, lol!

 

[browniebuck]

When you are talking supplies...what specifically are you looking for? For general supplies (food, power heads, filter media, etc...), I have found ***** to be pretty reliable.
With you being in Cleveland, there is RMS Aquaculture in the area, there is also Aquarium Adventure and Aquatic Technology that are pretty solid.

 

[browniebuck]

bump

 

[fretfreak13]

I know a guy who might be able to help you out. He's basicly my personal LFS, has tons of frag tanks and will special order fish for you. I know he set up a few tanks for some companies and he takes care of them. I'll PM you with his name and number.

 

[browniebuck]

anybody closer to Canton than Cleveland...I hate to bring someone down that far (would feel guilty and/or would have to pay too much)

 

[jshepherd]

I am in North Lawrence. I run a business so I have little time but you are more than welcome to check out my 150 for ideas. I also have about 750 lbs of live rock for sale as well as other misc parts / skimmers / reactors etc.

 

[browniebuck]

I may take you up on this...anyone able to make a "house call"?

 

[fretfreak13]

Call Ryaaannnn lol Also, check out C-sea! Best thing I've done since starting this hobby, people will BEG to help you with a new setup. There are people in canton too.

 

[browniebuck]

FINALLY...I have a guy coming on Monday...charging $100, but at this point, I am willing to pay that!!! That being said, I should be able to get fishy friends in there in the not too distant future (starting with LR from my 55 and more fully cured LR that I will be picking up and transporting in tank water (about 10-15 miles away).

Thank you for all suggestions and help....I have a tank diary posted somewhere that I will be updating once we get this rolling next week!!!!!!!