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Why Reef Addicts?
Our community knows precisely why blood, sweat and tears are salty, and always put reefkeeping first. No product exists that we can't figure out a use for, no space is too small to squeeze in more livestock or yet another aquarium, no fact is too mundane to not be dissected thoroughly, no goal is too costly to attain. If you've felt these feelings and others, join our support group: you're in good company!!

Addicts Hotline - What have you lost due to your reefing addiction?

Jessy

Published on 02-26-2010

It's that time again kids! Let's all pile in the car and drive to Grandma's Ice Cream.... Okay maybe not that time. But, it is time for you to interact with Reef Addicts via the awesome technology that is Google Voice's answering machine. This month we've decided to point you in a direction before we unstrap the kiddy leash. Since we all know we're addicted here, we thought we'd bring you some sob stories. "Why?", you ask? ...

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D.A. Blog Contest Winner- landlord

Jessy

Published on 02-22-2010

Reef Addicts would like to congratulate landlord on his blog "Homebred Happiness" being chosen by fellow Addicts as the winner of the Digital Aquatics RKE (NET) controller. As the winner of the contest, you'll get the $499.00 controller shipped to you directly from our lovely sponsors D.A., a guest spot on the next month's podcast, and your blog will be promoted to a feature article on the ReefAddicts homepage for the whole world to see.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest and helped decide the winner by voting.

CONGRATULATIONS!
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Homebred happiness

Published on 02-22-2010

How many of you out there have ever sat in front of your tank and sighed, remembering how exciting the hobby was when you got your first tank set up? Recalling the hours you spent staring in wonder at the infinte diversity you poured your heart and soul into building into your reef. The countless water changes performed, the meticulous testing you did and redid hoping that stubborn nitrate test wouldn't turn red. Even something a simple as seeing your first limpet stuck to the glass and thinking to yourself, where did that come from, or better yet, is he a "Good Guy" or a "Bad Guy". ...

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Fish of the Week - the Gudgeon Goby

melev

Published on 02-13-2010

Gudgeon Goby (Ptereleotris heteropterus)

The Gudgeon Goby safely inhabits a reef tank, staying near the substrate and yet not sifting it like other gobies may. They don't burrow in the sand; they prefer to find a tight safe spot in a crevice between rock and substrate. When kept in a group, they venture out one by one, and will retreat in the same order. Smaller food is preferred, such as cyclo ...

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Reef Addicts Podcast - Episode 2

Published on 02-10-2010

ReefAddicts Podcast Episode 2 has arrived! You can sit back and breathe easier while you listen to 2 hr 30 minutes and 25 seconds of it. In honor of Valentine's Day this episode features some new adventures for melev's love life, a guest appearance from the ever-so-lovely Laura Birenbaum of IceCap Inc., and a great discussion about fish tank rooms featuring Drew Richardson. We wrap up the show with some of the insanity left on our Reef Addicts Answering Machine by YOU our dedicated addicts! As always thanks for the listen and be sure to tell all the other addicts you know about the new podcast!
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