Welcome to Reefs.org!
http://www.reefs.org - "If you had to pick a "one-stop shop" for everything online for reefs, this would be it. If you can't find it here, you can't find it." – Richard Sexton,Tropical Fish Hobbyist, November, 2002
Reefs.org believes an educated hobbyist is a conscientious, successful hobbyist. Our primary mission is the fostering of responsible marine aquarium hobbyists through education.
Advanced Aquarist Is Now in Print!
Advanced Aquarist is now available in Print from Amazon.com! Check it out on Amazon.com's website and give us your feedback. We currently have four books for sale: 2007, 2008/Book 1 & 2, and 2009/Book 1 with more in the works!
Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine
Volume IX, Issue VII: July 2010
Announcement: Two New Advanced Aquarist Books Published: the 2006 Edition and the 2010 Edition: January through June
By Shane Graber
Our sixth and seventh books in the series are now available!
Editorial: July 2010
By Terry Siegel
Terry ruminates on the state of our world's environment.
New Feature: Check out the New Advanced Aquarist Bookstore!
By Advanced Aquarist
The Advanced Aquarist bookstore is a NEW section on our website where reefkeepers can browse for more information on this great hobby of ours. Take a look around!
Open Discussion: Kindle / eReader Edition of Advanced Aquarist?
By Advanced Aquarist Readers
We would like our readers to weigh-in on the idea of making Advanced Aquarist available for eReader devices (like the Kindle) and Apps for the PC, Mac/iOS, Blackberry, iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch, and Android smartphones. Read the article and comment!
Freshwater Aquaria: Considerations for Constructing and Operating the Paludarium, Part 1
By Kenneth Wingerter
Kenneth shows us how to setup a paludarium which incorporates both terrestrial and aquatic components in its display.
Aquarium Invertebrates: Tridacnid Clams (Usually) Don't Need to Be Fed in Aquaria
By James W. Fatherree, M.Sc.
James discusses the myth that Tridacnid clams must be fed in order to prevent starvation.
Media Review: How to Keep Jellyfish in Aquariums: An Introductory Guide for Maintaining Healthy Jellies by Chad L. Widmer
By Shane Graber
Shane reviews Chad's new book on jellyfish husbandry. If you are interested in what it takes to maintain healthy jellies, check out this review.
AmericanReef Video Podcast: Tank Tour with Dr. Sanjay Joshi of the 500 Gallon Penn State Reef Tank - Part Two
By Gary Lindner, Russ Kikel
AmericanReef.com visits with Dr. Sanjay Joshi at Penn State University to discuss his large 500 gallon aquarium - Part 2.
Reefs In The News
Media coverage of the state of our world's reefs, interesting information, and other marine-related news.
Marine Aquarist's Courses Online (MACO)
What is MACO?
Marine Aquarist Courses Online (MACO) is a system by which interested people can become students and learn everything from introductory fabrication or science to the most advanced techniques in aquarium husbandry. We draw upon university professors, professionals, and hobbyists of all levels to instruct courses designed around providing you the most current knowledge in a given topic. Courses in the past have covered the basics of fabrication, lighting measurements and regimes, biology of reef organisms, and much more. The 2005 series opens in February and we have a whole host of courses available.
Head over to AquaristCoureses.org and join today!
Frag Trading
Frags.org frags.org is the place to buy, sell, and trade propagated coral fragments for reef aquariums. It is completely free and provided as a community service. The website was developed and is maintained by hobbyists in the reef keeping community.
Our mission is to foster an environment accessible by anyone around the world to buy, sell, and trade propagated coral fragments, while at the same time increasing the understanding that aquaculturing corals is important for preserving coral reefs.
With over 1,500 live fragments listed right now, and members in most every city in the US and around the world, you are sure to find the frag you've been looking for!
Aquarium Store Finder
The definitive guide to stores and suppliers for aquarium hobbyists. Fish, corals, dry goods and more...
Check them out: http://www.aquariumstorefinder.org/
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