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Posts: 10278
Top Poster: DOCTOR (1225)
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size 40 Breeder Tank

In Forum: For Sale or Trade
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 1:39 am

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Fluval 305/ T-5 lights

In Forum: Equipment
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:33 pm

Also the bulbs will need to be replaced every 6-8 months. They will still produce light, but will no longer...

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Come See, Coral just for you! :)

In Forum: For Sale or Trade
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:44 am


[color=#008040]Here is a single frag of many that we have that are Zoanthids red and green mix. They are a...

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tanks

In Forum: For Sale or Trade
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:45 pm

i got
4 tens, 10 dollars each

1 20 long, 20 dollars

1 20 high, 20 dollars

filters for all tanks, free with...

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My freshwater Tank

In Forum: Freshwater Fish and Tanks
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:54 am


[color=#008000]My tank when it was overgrown with the plants. I finally had enough and ended up trimming them back. It...

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Welcome to Keepers of the Reef!

In early 2005 concerned aquarists saw a need for a local Reef club in the twin lakes area. Reef propagation and husbandry have now progressed to being feasible in almost all areas of this great country. Fundamentally we meet to share the ideas, successes and failures seen in our small glass encased worlds.

On a larger scale we protect the worlds reef life by containing it, propagating it and sharing it. Aquaculture of existing stocks multiplies one of the worlds true resources, its reefs while not further damaging its delicate structure.

The Keepers of the Reef has been established to unite these individuals.
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By DOCTOR
Published: December 3, 2009
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Ok so the new website is up and running well.  Most of the obvious bugs and
kinks have been worked out, we are still addressing a few minor issues.

The date of the December reef meeting has been changed to DEC 11th at 6PM.
Please respond in this forum if you are able to attend and I will be sure
to cut you a frag!

http://www.keepersofthereef.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=958

Seasons Greeting and a Christmas Party note from Sue..

Oh the holidays are so much fun.......there will be food, drinks, and lots
of fun... door prizes for who travels the greatest distance, a round of bad
santa(so be sure and bring your frags, and if you don't have any don't
worry) because I am sure you will leave with some......so bring a friend
and come visit us on December 11, for fun and games



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By Doctor
Published: October 24, 2009
Updated: October 24, 2009
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Ok so you all know I am always trying to bring you good things right? Well I have been keeping a secret.. wanna know? Many of you are far to aware of the problems we have had with IP errors, Hackers, lost memberships ect.... Much of this is due to KOTR being basically an outdated forum module. In my and Roberts attempts to fix this we have found few answers and so... As of 12am this Sunday we will have an all new, Fully developed Keepers Of The Reef...


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By Doctor
Published: April 18, 2009
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When we speak of "Cycle" we are talking about a nitrogen cycle.  The food rots, fish waste, Bacteria die ect this is a natural part of a life cycle...  However, the byproduct of this event is Ammonia.  Ammonia is highly toxic to all living creatures..  In a "fully cycled" system we have at least two forms of bacterial colonies that when fully established will break these harmful compounds down into less and less toxic forms.

So here is a run down of the "CYCLE" in a healthy system

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By Doctor
Published: February 21, 2009
Updated: February 21, 2009
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As I write this article my systems are for the first time in years, "Hair Free".  OK, so I have not really had a "Hair Algea" problem even though I thought that I did, more about that as we progress.  About 3 years ago I started to have horrid infestations of what I thought was "Hair Algea".  The infestation required scrubbing the rocks, frags and the tank each week just to keep it presentable and alive.  Then as the coral farm started to take off I began to see the problems there also .
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By Doctor
Published: February 17, 2009
Updated: October 24, 2009
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Our newest Sponsor www.airwaterice.com specializes in Premium yet affordable RO/DI Systems, Meters and all kinds of water related products. She is excited to be one of our sponsors and has offered a contest for everyone. So here is the first contest she will offer...

 

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By Doctor
Published: April 3, 2008
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We all know how important water changes are to the success of reef aquaria. It took me a little while in the hobby to realize that a proper water change requires some effort. Many aquarists simply mix up their salt in some water and change it out. Unfortunately, it doesn't work this way and can do more harm than good. Many aquarists use Instant Ocean salt. It is all that I have ever used and all that I know. There are many brands on the market and some are better than others.
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Happy, Educational Reef Board
By Doctor
Published: March 17, 2008
Updated: October 24, 2009
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We welcome all reefers to this site with open arms. This site is full of Noobie Reefers asking questions and wanting to learn, myself included. It is so important that we extend friendship and kindness to all of those we encounter. Rude behavior and demeaning attitudes will simply not be tolerated. So many other reef boards are aggressive, Bully sites and this site will not ever be that way I am so glad that each of you is here and are a part of what we have. I will do what I must to protect this Family of reef enthusiatsts. Can I get an Amen?


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By Doctor
Published: February 27, 2008
Updated: October 24, 2009
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Hair Algea! the scourge of every reef tank both newbie and pro. This plague has been researched, written about and debated. The solutions are simple... However, the solutions are often ignored. Please take a moment to read the very old but still accurate article by "ReefKeeper".


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By Doctor
Published: September 7, 2007
Updated: October 24, 2009
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The question is much like asking a 6 year old girl, "Do you want a puppy?" the answer of course is an enthusiastic, "YES!". Early on the puppy is exciteing and the center of attention.. Quickly, the new wears off and that same puppy becomes an all to often neglected "DOG".

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