Reef Hobbyist Magazine

14/08/2024

𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗙𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗜

𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 is a professional scuba diver and a coral-loving content creator for the reef aquarium community. Dive into the waters of North Sulawesi that are home to some of the largest and most robust coral reefs in the world.

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05/08/2024

𝗦𝗢𝗙𝗧𝗜𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗙

Based in Switzerland, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝗺𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻 has been dedicated to aquariums for over 10 years. After nearly leaving the hobby, Manuel instead refocused his priorities, which led to the creation of this beautiful softie reef.

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23/07/2024

The Q3 2024 issue is online and making its way out to stores nationwide! Enjoy!

01/07/2024

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪: 𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗙 𝗡𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗖-𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗦

𝗝𝗶𝗺 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 is the executive editor for Reef Hobbyist Magazine. Pac-Pods have several unique characteristics that will likely earn them a place in your fridge.

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23/06/2024

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗥’𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗙 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗘

𝗦𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 is an Australian IT Professional with 12 years' reefing experience, which he shares on his YouTube channel, "𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗳." An understanding of the hobby's learning curve and a commitment to quality equipment allowed Sam to create this beautiful display.

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16/06/2024

𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗬𝗣 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗔 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛

𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗻 is the founder of 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 (𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗢) and co-founder of www.ReefnBid.com . Assessing polyp extension is one of the best skills you can develop as a re**er. Here's an article that'll get you started.

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13/06/2024

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗟 (𝗘𝘂𝗽𝗵𝘆𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀)

𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘀 has been coral farming in Indonesia for 25 years. Torch corals have recently reached a new level of popularity (and pricing). Here you can learn more about their habitat, needs, reproduction, and physiology and see a few of today's hot morphs.

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01/06/2024

𝗣𝗡𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔: 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗨𝗠 𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘?

𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝗩. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗸𝘂𝗻 is a professional aquaculturist employed at the Top Shelf Aquatics coral farm in Winter Park, FL. Our reefs depend on bacterial action for many functions, and this versatile group of bacteria has a lot to offer.

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23/05/2024

𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗬𝗨𝗔𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗙

𝗫𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗶 is the founder of 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝟭 in Taiyuan, China. Immaculate displays of mature colonies is a goal for many re**ers, but it can be challenging to achieve. See what it took to create this masterful home setup.

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14/05/2024

𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹 has a degree in environmental science specializing in marine biology and is the owner of 𝗞&𝗣 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, where she focuses on marine education. Tiny brittle stars are key members of any good cleanup crew. Read more on two common species here.

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18/04/2024

Happy spring, re**ers! The Q2 issue has been spotted in stores already, so get out to your favorite LFS to pick up a copy and support your store with a purchase or two. Sign up for a digital subscription on our website to get alerts when the digital magazines drop.

30/03/2024

𝗖𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘

𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗮 hails from Portugal with almost 20 years in the hobby. Cyano is a particularly tough nuisance to eradicate from a home reef. Understanding this pest and its vulnerabilities will give you the edge to defeat it.

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26/03/2024

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘

𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹 has 34 years in the hobby and is the founder of Lucky Corals. The Stained Glass Chalice is an Oxypora sp. of exceptional color and pattern. Catch a glimpse of it here.

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18/03/2024

𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗻 is a re**er who emigrated to the US from Ukraine in 1992. A number of upgrades, setbacks, and moves meant that John was over a decade into the hobby before he succeeded in assembling this thriving reef display.

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11/03/2024

RHM-sponsored Aqua Mania Aquatic Expo 2024 takes place this weekend in Pittsboro, NC!

AQUA MANIA is bringing an aquatic expo to the Raleigh Triangle Area. Our focus is to provide a fun-filled family-friendly event for the community. This 1 day event will exhibit premier freshwater and marine aquarium vendors, contests, educational presentations, music, food & more!

11/03/2024

𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶 is a veterinarian who founded 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁, a company that imports and distributes aquarium products in Brazil. A dedicated approach and a commitment to quality equipment have allowed Andre to construct this in-wall marvel.

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07/03/2024

𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦

𝗝𝗶𝗺 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 is the executive editor of RHM. Nutrient management is one key to a thriving reef, and all options should be considered. Learn more about algae-based filtration in this review of the two leading filter types.

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29/02/2024

𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦

𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗚𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗵 is the owner of Carolina Coral Heads , a business specializing in the aquaculture of rare corals. Acropora millepora is one of the classic coral species in our hobby. Here's a review of some of Joseph's favorite morphs and best care tips.

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15/02/2024

𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗔 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘

𝗣𝗮𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗔. 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀 is a professional filmmaker and photographer with an intense passion for the marine environment. A personal mission to save marine life destined for the trash heap led Paolo to create this beautiful show tank.

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03/02/2024

𝗟𝗨𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗞𝗬'𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗙: 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗦

𝗕𝗼𝗯 𝗟𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘆 has been in the hobby since the '90s and is still lovin' it. When meticulous planning meets top-notch technology, big ideas come to life in this little reef.

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24/01/2024

Hope everyone's off to a great 2024! The Q1 issue has started going out to the best local fish stores nationwide. Visit your favorite store for a free copy or check out the digital magazine on our website, which includes bonus video content!

02/01/2024

𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗔𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗨𝗠𝗦

𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗮 is a decades-long hobbyist working on legislative issues related to pets and wildlife. Think your tank is too small for anthias? Learn about a few species suitable for small and even nano tanks.

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28/12/2023

𝗠𝗜𝗞𝗘'𝗦 𝗠𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗬 𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗢

𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 is an American veteran finding peace in underwater marine life. Nano reefs can be very challenging, but after several setbacks, this small tank has been transformed into a display that packs a big punch.

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17/12/2023

𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗙

𝗝𝗮𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗲 is a Texan who is stumbling his way through his reef hobby while trying to justify coral purchases to his spouse. An emphasis on basic reef husbandry has always been a recipe for success, and this beautiful reef validates this time-honored approach.

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10/12/2023

𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗔𝗡 𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥

𝗝𝗶𝗺 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 is the executive editor of RHM. Shopping for LED reef lights can seem overwhelming. This article will help you determine which features are critical to your success and introduce some of the latest fixtures.

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28/11/2023

𝗡𝗣𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗘

𝗝𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶 is a dedicated re**er with a flair for creating spectacular reefs. If you consider Acropora-dominated reefs to be the pinnacle of our hobby, this non-photosynthetic marvel might change your mind.

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21/11/2023

𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗨𝗧

𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘀 has been coral farming in Indonesia for 25 years. A. deshayesiana is highly sought after and commands some of the highest prices in the hobby. Find out why many consider it the holy grail of LPS.

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13/11/2023

𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔-𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗙

𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗷𝗹𝘆 is a 25+ year re**er, a carbon dosing pioneer, and founder of Pro Corals. This reefing veteran has found that focusing on bacterial regulation and health is the key to easily maintaining a stunning reef. Learn his secrets in this tank writeup.

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09/11/2023

Choosing between form and function is a thing of the past! Introducing Ultum Nature Systems' Dual-All-In-One System.

Ultum Nature Systems is the leader in rimless glass aquarium innovation. Introducing the UNS Fresh and Marine Dual All-In-One System. Suitable for saltwater or freshwater use, the Dual series can be customized with a full line of add-on accessories to support a successful reef aquarium.

The UNS 60A (20 gallons) is one of the most common sizes amongst fishkeeping hobbyists. Take a look at all the other sizes and learn more here: https://bit.ly/UNSDUALAIO

31/10/2023

𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦

𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹 has a degree in Environmental Science and is the owner of K&P Aquaculture. Stomatella snails may be the perfect cleanup crew animals. Here you can learn all about the care and benefits of these versatile helpers.

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