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 Much of this is due to KOTR being basically an outdated forum module.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...

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

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".