Most knowledgable and active Reef forum?

efface · 10-08-2010, 09:53 PM

Looking for a good salt water forum to get involved with. Checked out a couple but not sure which is best for me.

New into fresh water and I want to start planning a reef tank.

What I learned from fresh is that you should do a lot of research...then do even more....if you want to save money in the long run. I failed to do this with fresh water

Aiming for piecing a salt setup over a long period.

VadimShevchuk · 10-08-2010, 10:44 PM

reefcentral.com

TeamTeal · 10-08-2010, 10:53 PM

reef central and nanoreef

ReefkprZ · 10-09-2010, 01:04 PM

reefcentral

saltwaterfish.com

nanoreefs

in marine tanks research is definitely key (like with anything else really) its really easy to waste a LOT of money through mistakes. I would recomend a couple books: the conscientious marine aquarist by fenner and Reef Invertebrates: An Essential Guide to Selection, Care and Compatibility by calfo and fenner.

AoxomoxoA · 10-09-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by VadimShevchuk

reefcentral.com

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Originally Posted by TeamTeal

reef central

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Originally Posted by ReefkprZ

reefcentral

+7

Only bad things happen fast in reefs/aquariums. Take your time, be patient, be prepared to spend lots of $.

hydrophyte · 10-10-2010, 12:04 AM

It is actually a product review blog but ReefBuilders.com is always an interesting read.

forddna · 10-11-2010, 04:04 AM

reefsanctuary.com too!!

TeamTeal · 10-11-2010, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by forddna

reefsanctuary.com too!!

Best Forum if you have a red sea max AIO

**MedRed** · 10-11-2010, 04:31 AM

i use reefcentral and nanoreef.

efface · 10-15-2010, 04:32 PM

Ok reefcentral from what I can tell so far sucks.

Post in the noob area and really don't get any responses.

Lot's of good post to read there but the participation leaves something to be wanted.

**plantbrain** · 10-15-2010, 04:42 PM

RC is massive and too fast for many to get help sometimes.

You might try some smaller and local groups, Bay Area Reefers is a good group FYI. Frag swaps etc. Or you might look or start a group in Sac.

Regards,
Tom Barr

efface · 10-15-2010, 04:45 PM

Haha perhaps you are right. Maybe I need to make my post topics more lucrative to get people inside.

How did the local meeting go? Hoping I can make the next one.

forddna · 10-15-2010, 05:20 PM

Definitely jump into a local section on RC. I typically only use the local club forum, Reef Fish, and the classifieds boards.

Reef Sanctuary has some good aquaculture and breeding info.

TeamTeal · 10-15-2010, 05:54 PM

like Forddna said, use the local forum in RC
they got their own for sale threads and such. and probably a better place to ask question or even get help

just note that i think theres a Sac section and a bay area section

Sluggo · 11-17-2010, 02:02 AM

Read Fenner's site Wet Web Media. Spend 20 minutes a day reading the daily correspondence. I've not really read the forum there, but the site itself is a pretty incredible stockpile of knowledge. You can spend hours and hours there.

10-08-2010, 09:53 PM	#1
efface Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 341	Most knowledgable and active Reef forum? Looking for a good salt water forum to get involved with. Checked out a couple but not sure which is best for me. New into fresh water and I want to start planning a reef tank. What I learned from fresh is that you should do a lot of research...then do even more....if you want to save money in the long run. I failed to do this with fresh water Aiming for piecing a salt setup over a long period.

10-08-2010, 10:44 PM	#2
VadimShevchuk Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cortland NY Posts: 1,465	reefcentral.com __________________ 37 Gallon 90 Gallon Mbuna Eheim Pimp #416

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TeamTeal Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 882	reef central and nanoreef __________________ -SF Giants WS champs- Haters gonna Hate

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ReefkprZ Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: bangor, Maine Posts: 935	reefcentral saltwaterfish.com nanoreefs in marine tanks research is definitely key (like with anything else really) its really easy to waste a LOT of money through mistakes. I would recomend a couple books: the conscientious marine aquarist by fenner and Reef Invertebrates: An Essential Guide to Selection, Care and Compatibility by calfo and fenner. __________________ "[Wabi-sabi] nurtures all that is authentic by acknowledging three simple realities: nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect." -original author unknown-

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hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (123/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 9,168	It is actually a product review blog but ReefBuilders.com is always an interesting read. __________________ hydrophyte Visit the Riparium Supply vendor forum!

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forddna Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (39/100%) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Zephyrhills, FL Posts: 2,178	reefsanctuary.com too!! __________________ ~Amanda~ 54g Corner Bowfront Planted, 2x24w T5HO 220g Mixed Reef

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MedRed Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (26/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,517	i use reefcentral and nanoreef. __________________ I have slain all of the Dragons! You owe me!

10-15-2010, 04:32 PM	#10
efface Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 341	Ok reefcentral from what I can tell so far sucks. Post in the noob area and really don't get any responses. Lot's of good post to read there but the participation leaves something to be wanted.

10-15-2010, 04:42 PM	#11
plantbrain Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (232/100%) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The swamp Posts: 11,999	RC is massive and too fast for many to get help sometimes. You might try some smaller and local groups, Bay Area Reefers is a good group FYI. Frag swaps etc. Or you might look or start a group in Sac. Regards, Tom Barr __________________ Regards, Tom Barr

10-15-2010, 04:45 PM	#12
efface Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 341	Haha perhaps you are right. Maybe I need to make my post topics more lucrative to get people inside. How did the local meeting go? Hoping I can make the next one.

10-15-2010, 05:20 PM	#13
forddna Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (39/100%) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Zephyrhills, FL Posts: 2,178	Definitely jump into a local section on RC. I typically only use the local club forum, Reef Fish, and the classifieds boards. Reef Sanctuary has some good aquaculture and breeding info. __________________ ~Amanda~ 54g Corner Bowfront Planted, 2x24w T5HO 220g Mixed Reef

10-15-2010, 05:54 PM	#14
TeamTeal Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 882	like Forddna said, use the local forum in RC they got their own for sale threads and such. and probably a better place to ask question or even get help just note that i think theres a Sac section and a bay area section __________________ -SF Giants WS champs- Haters gonna Hate

11-17-2010, 02:02 AM	#15
Sluggo Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Portland, Me. Posts: 187	Read Fenner's site Wet Web Media. Spend 20 minutes a day reading the daily correspondence. I've not really read the forum there, but the site itself is a pretty incredible stockpile of knowledge. You can spend hours and hours there.

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