Suggested retailers for RSM 130D in Berkshire?

[CanAmSteve]

Hi all - newbie here moving into marine after years in tropicals. I've pretty much decided on the RSM 130D and wonder if anyone has suggestions on retailers in the Berkshire (Reading) area or anywhere right into west London.

I'm more interested in service than price.

I'm also wondering if the available RSM 'Startup Kit" is a good idea or if a good retailer will likely be able to put together a group of accessories, testing equipment that will last the long haul.

I already have an RO setup.

Many thanks - Steve

[Captain Cod]

I had a good experience with Coventry Aquatics - delivered to my door for free and also chucked in a bucket of salt! Give them a ring mate.

[stevesparkes]

I got mine from Maidenhead Aquatics about 9 weeks ago £699, I also got the starter kit which knowing what I know now was properly not the most cost affective solution but it got me started so was a good starter kit for a Newbie.

I tend to use the Ascot and Bracknell stores where the staff are very, very helpful.

I’m very pleased with my setup it looks great and everything’s going like clockwork I’ve had one coral die on me, not sure why as all my other corals appear healthy and I’ve had to return one because it ate my lattice slug and a fire shrimp. The shop were great they gave me a credit note and were very helpful.

This is where I come clean; I also have a very small yellow tang which at the moment looks happy in the tank. I know I will have to give him up once he grows but until then I’m enjoying him, and he appears to be happy in my setup. So if anybody feels the need to criticise please don’t I know mature Tangs need more space, at the end of the day we are all keeping fish and coral in an environment that no way resembles the ocean but we try and create an environment that looks good and hopefully allows our corals and fish to be comfortable in an artificial confined space.

Steve

[redseasteve]

Maidenhead Bracknell- loads of experience with Max and a great team of guys.