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Neptune Systems has reigned supreme for many years, but now we've finally got some competition in the US marketplace. I am curious: which company do you think is MOST LIKELY to have a breakout year in 2022 and swoop up a significant chunk of the US marketshare? Cast your vote in this forum...

The biggest obstacle that stands between me and achieving my reef keeping dreams is ... me. I am my own worst enemy. The MOST difficult part about owning a reef tank is remaining devoted to it and being as zealous about it in 5 years, 10 years, etc. as you are when you begin. I've never lost a...

For me, the best learned lessons--the ones that really stick--are the ones I learned through my own carelessness, laziness, ignorance, etc. I am an avid reader, so I consume as much content on the hobby as possible! I think the hardest lesson to learn beyond dialing in calcium and alkalinity...

This topic was inspired by a post from another hobbyist in a Facebook Group. How much has LUCK played a role in your success? When I think back on all my years of keeping aquariums, I am struck by how much good luck I've had. I've made (and will continue to make) stupid mistakes, from not...

I haven't purchased from here myself, but a friend of mine has several times. He's had favorable enough experiences that he's always written online about them and always recommends them to fellow reefers: https://reeftown.com/. I tried to find what he wrote to share with you, but now I'm...

I recommend Biota. I've had success with everything I've ever ordered from ORA via my fish store. Ellis Aquatics has been solid. It's been ages since I ordered anything from them, but Live Aquaria used to be my go-to for years! If I am to believe the reefkeeping community, which I often (but not...

I think it would be neat if my daughter and niece were able to connect with other female hobbyists around their age. I was just curious if the growing Women in Reefing group has plans to do youth outreach and mentor young women? It would be a dope if the young ladies in my family had a place...