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FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY. Got an emergency and need a quick answer? Post here! For algae answers, look on the Algae board.

Got algae taking over your aquarium sand or glass? Look here for solutions!

New member? Introduce yourself here and tell us a little about you and your aquarium. Introductions only please. Ask specific questions on the appropriate boards.

Have no idea what that thing is in your aquarium? Take a pic and post it here!

Got a fish tank that you are proud of? Post some aquarium pics with descriptions here so we can check it out! Journals welcome!

As a 3reef member you can sell your old aquarium equipment or legal livestock on this board if you like. No commercial impostors allowed. You must have at least 50 posts to post an ad. Read the rules here.

Sub-Forums: Seller Feedback

Have trouble finding an aquarium product that you want to buy? Post here and you might find someone with an extra one.

Want to swap some aquarium equipment? This is the place! For selling use the For Sale board above or classifieds section.

Coral Frags for trading - 3reefers only - non-commercial. No selling.

Member organized purchases that are arranged to take advantage of large quantity discounts for local and national retailers. Group buys are not in any part the responsibility of 3reef and will not moderate discrepancies or disputes.

LED lighting for aquariums, LED kits, LED aquarium bulbs, LED strip lights, CREE LED, par38 LED for reef tanks, dimmable aquarium LED bulbs and LED modules.

Metal halide lighting for aquariums. Metal halide aquarium bulbs, metal halide fixtures, ballasts and metal halide retrofits.

Information on T5 aquarium lights, T-5 bulbs, T5 aquarium light reviews and T5 high output lighting for aquariums.

General reef aquarium lighting discussions or specifics on VHO, power compact and fluorescent aquarium lights.

All about protein skimmers filters for aquariums.

Wet/dry filters, canisters, pumps, wave makers, UV, etc.

All the latest about refugiums, algae turf scrubbers and ecosystems filters for your aquarium.

Discussions related to specific fish tanks and aquarium manufacturers.

SPS hard coral - Small polyp stony corals such as Acropora coral, Montipora coral, stylophora coral, etc.

LPS coral - large polyp stony corals such as brain coral, torch coral, hammer coral, bubble coral, elegance coral, etc.

Soft corals (octocorals) such as tree coral, black coral, sea fans, mushroom coral, leather coral, etc.

Non-photosynthetic corals - sun corals, gorgonians, dendrophyllia, neospongodes, etc.

General discussion for corals for aquariums not specific to a particular type of coral.

Each month 3reef will spotlight a coral for your reef aquarium! Please share your experiences with these corals.

A frags forum for sharing coral propagation tips and techniques. The evolution of coral fragging has been a blessing for the reef aquarium industry and the environment as a whole. Aquaculturing corals is fun. Get started today!

All about tropical fish and saltwater fish suitable for reef tanks.

Sub-Forums: Fish of the Month

About the Inverts - Shrimp, crabs, pods, tunicates, bryzoans, and anemones (fit better here than in corals), etc.

Not for beginners, but clams are excellent natural water filters.

Live rock is the main biological filter of a reef aquarium.

All about sand for your aquarium. DSB, barebottom, plenum, southdown, live sand, aragonite, crushed coral, etc.

IRC - Indiana Reefers Club. IRC is based in South Central Indiana and meets once a month.

Reef Club in Jacksonville Florida, a place where we can get to know each other, swap frags, buy/sell items, and discuss the best lfs to shop at.

A reef club near Joliet, Illinois.

Mountain State Marine & Reef Society is a non-profit organization whose membership consists of individuals from the North Central West Virginia area and beyond.

A forum in order to get to know each other, have meetings, talk about our tanks, swap frags, talk about the best LFS etc.

Reno Area Reef Society

A club for Florida 3reefers to get to know eachother and have meetings for frag swaps, fish trades/sales, advice, meetings for just about anything. Group buys to save on shipping costs. Anyone need help moving a tank? maybe someone in the club nearby can help out!

General topics about reef aquariums.

A place for the new aquarium hobbyist to ask questions. For algae answers, look on the Algae board.

Got a cool DIY project for your reef aquarium? Share it here!

Aquarium Photography Forum - Learn how to photograph your aquarium and take great aquarium pictures. Also the place for camera discussions, digital photography and underwater photography.

For fish food recipes, questions about fish foods, feeding techniques, coral foods, how much to feed your fish, etc. Food questions only please.

Great books & magazines related to fish, coral, aquariums, etc..

Click here to go to the off topic boards such as the Bucket, Synergy, Environmental and more!

Does your aquarium have the right water chemistry - the right amount of calcium, alkalinity, iodine, magnesium, etc.?

Boards for both fish and coral disease identification. Ich, brown jelly, etc.. Don't know? This is the place.

Sub-Forums: Fish Diseases, Coral Diseases

How to keep your coral healthy and happy!

All things related to salt mixes for aquariums. Preparations, observations, etc..

A forum for fish breeders to share successful breeding techniques and info about raising their fry. Breeding clownfish and how to breed Bangaii Cardinals. Livebearers, substrate spawners, mouthbrooders, etc.

About freshwater fish and aquariums for people who love freshwater tanks too!

Sub-Forums: General Freshwater Information, Goldfish, Cichlids, Freshwater Fish, Freshwater Fish Tanks, The Planted Tank, Fish Filters, Fish Disease, Turtles

Aquarium products that catch our eye!

If you have learned a thing or two taking care of your aquarium, here is your chance to share! Please submit reef aquarium related articles about your experiences - such as reef aquarium how to's - how to setup a reef tank, coral and fish ids, etc. Aquarium article submissions are moderated and should be at least 1 detailed page to qualify. You will receive karma, a contributor badge and instant fame for your work!

News and information about this forum. Questions or suggestions welcome.

Sub-Forums: 3reef Site Polls

Win several Orphek LED lamps!! Enter to win by June 20th!

3reef is giving away a ton of aquarium lights to light up your holiday. See details inside.

Submit your video and win great prizes from 3reef! Video Submission deadline is April 25th. Read introduction inside for details.

Make a video and enter to win a Seachem Pinnacle 50 GPD RO Filter! Vote for your favorite video here.

It is time to vote for your favorite video! The winner will receive a Red Sea C-Skim 1200 Protein Skimmer!

Vote for your favorite video here!

It is time for another over-the-top 3reef Video contest! Win a Seachem Pinnacle+ 100 GPD RO/DI Filter! Submit your video here. Deadline extended to May 19th!

All you need is a video camera, camera phone or web cam, a reef tank and a moment to become a 3reef member and you can win a Tunze stream pump!

This is archive of old auctions. Use the new classifieds section to post auctions.

This is an archive of reviews from the old site. Please use new reviews section for posting.

An archive of the 2nd generation of 3reef product reviews.

Off topic posts - Members only. Posts don't count here. No politics or endless game threads please.

All the depressing articles about the world in one place!

An industry leader in innovative high quality water purification systems

At AquaCave, we offer a large selection of aquarium supplies for both, freshwater and saltwater enthusiasts. The prices and quality of our aquarium equipment keep our customers coming back.

Aqua Euro USA – At Aqua Euro, we carry a full line of Chillers, Protein Skimmers, Calcium Reactors, Submersible and Magnetic Drive pumps, Nano Aquariums and more. Check us out at www.aquaeurousa.com

On our site, you will find hundreds of beautiful corals and inverts! You will find the largest selection of WYSIWYG corals. We have shipments coming in from the source every week to replenish our stock. You will find some amazing corals here at prices that are unbelievable! We are constantly updating our site, so please check back with us regularly!

Aquarium Specialty is committed to the salt water aquarium enthusiast and your success. Hobbyist owned, aquariums are our personal passion.

Big Al's Online - The Largest Online Aquatic Superstore with the Lowest Prices Guaranteed on Thousands of Premium Brand Aquarium Products Everyday

Web site: BoostLED Our mission at BoostLED™ is simple: to provide high quality LED lighting at great prices! We provide expertise in LED technology and in LED customization to suit the needs of our customers. We take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service, and our products.

Chief Reef is a manufacturer and full supplier of coral propagation mounts, tools, adhesives, and other innovative propagation solutions. We believe coral propagation is essential to preserving our ocean’s reef habitats, and it is our mission to provide high quality products at affordable prices.

We are a small based Company located in Huntington Beach, Ca. We have been involved in this hobby for close to a decade and ever since the beginning have had a passion for keeping and cultivating the most rare and unique pieces of coral we could find. Our collection finnally grew big enough that we decided it is time to share these pieces with everyone else.

We sell high quality coral and rare fish at great prices. We offer FREE shipping to LA, MS and parts of TX (houston area), AL, AR, and TN.

Reef Hobbyist classifieds. Search saltwater coral, equipment, fish and more for sale near your for free!

Coral Morphologic is a marine biologist-owned and operated company that serves to connect discerning, conscientious aquarists with the highest quality Floridian corallimorphs, ricordea, and zoanthids. As marine-life collectors, we are able to hand-select the most unique, colorful, and healthy specimens from local waters. As serious reef aquarists, we utilize a keen aesthetic sense in our selection process.

CPR was started in a small garage in 1987 to produce biological filters for local aquarists. Our basic goal is to allow you to put the highest performing systems in your customers' hands at reasonable prices.

Dashing Aquatics is a Canadian based online store. We carry Reef Aquarium supplies, DIY LED kits, Household Reverse Osmosis Systems and more. Order online or email us at: Sales@DashingAquatics.com

Web site: DrTimsAquatics.com No other company comes close to our experience, original research and knowledge about nitrifying bacteria in aquatic systems.

Ec-Led Techno brings together highly skilled and talented people of all backgrounds and interests to innovative design with a particular focus on reef aquarium hobby. We are committed to bringing you high quality Led lighting products, such as Aqua-Par38 Spotlights. We will continue to share our passion and enjoyment for the reef aquarium hobby.

Ecoxotic grew out of a small tribe of aquarium hobbyists who believed the focus of the aquarium industry was no longer on the hobbyist. Keeping an aquarium has become a chore, they are too complicated, and the industry is fraught with inefficiencies and mis-information. Essentially, the thrill of having an aquarium is gone. So, we created a company where we could be more creative, spread our passion for change, and cultivate a new tribe of hobbyists. Focusing on our core beliefs has resulted in a product line that is simple, elegant, easy-to-use and makes fish keeping fun again.

Makers of aquarium overflows, protein skimmers and more.

Fl!pper has a patented design that allows the cleaning element to flip inside the tank from scrubber to scraper simply by rotating the outside handle. All your aquarium glass cleaning needs without ever reaching in your tank.

FragSupply.com emphasizes using the correct Tools, Plugs and Glue, Safety and Sanitation supplies for a successful propagation system. We have put together a list of hard-to-find items, then negotiated special pricing with the manufacturer's represented and know we have the best pricing in the industry.

Web site: Genesis Reef Systems Welcome to Genesis Reef Systems, your source for specialized aquarium automation devices and accessories - featuring the RENEW™ Automatic Water Change System and the STORM™ Specialized Top Off and Replenishment Module.

Aquarium software to help you establish and maintain a healthy aquarium.

Hamilton Technology is the leading manufacturer of high quality aquarium lighting offering customers the widest selection of metal halide, compact fluorescent, T5 and T12 lighting available today at the lowest prices. Our mission is to offer you, state of the art lighting that meets our high standards of quality, innovation, and value. Hamilton Technology has served the lighting needs of both the professional and the hobbyist aquarist for more than twenty five years and is considered by many to be the choice of experts.

Happy Coral, Inc. is your #1 place for some of the best looking corals at unbeatable prices. We offer an unbeatable 15 day guarantee on our livestock we sell. Happy Coral, Inc. is pleased to offer Free flat rate shipping to most of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, and more with FedEx. Everywhere else in the continental United States has a flat rate of $35.00.

iBluewater home of the rare and hard to find gems. Whether its a rare Red Carpet Anemone or The rare Conspicuous Angelfish or a rare or had to find Clownfish iBluewater has them or will find them for you. We have one of the largest collections of Clownfish/Anemonefish and bonded pairs in the business.

Web site: Marine Aquarium Expo Marine Aquarium Expo (MAX) is the largest marine aquarium event in North America. Now in its third year, MAX will draw enthusiasts from all over the nation to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California on April 10 and 11, 2010. Anyone with a passion, intrigue, or mere interest in the marine aquarium hobby is welcome to attend from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Friday, April 9 will be open for exhibitor setup only. The entrance fee for each day is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, and FREE for children under 12 years of age.

MarineDepot.com, founded in 1997, is an online aquarium supply located in Garden Grove, CA. MarineDepot.com offers more than 7,000 products with free technical support provided by a staff of aquarium experts known as the Reef Squad. All products at MarineDepot.com are backed by a 60-day money-back guarantee. And, if you find a lower price from another online store, MarineDepot.com will match the price and refund 10% of the difference. Orders placed before 6pm PST are shipped the same day and orders over $175 ship for free.

Web site: OC Reef Aquatics Online aquarium pet supply store offering a wide variety of aquarium fish supplies including saltwater, freshwater, and pond accessories. The OCReef.com shopping experience is extremely user friendly, fun and informative, making the whole process pleasurable. We hope you'll become part of the OCReef family.

Orphek aquarium led lighting: Developed by engineers and marine biologists after two years of research, Orphek aquarium LED lighting is the highest quality LED light money can buy. .The Orphek PR-156 is the most advanced aquarium led lighting system, designed specifically for reef aquariums where high intensity light and depth penetration ability is required.

As a hobbyist I have strived to maintain and sell the healthiest and nicest corals available. Thru out the years I have been able to obtain some of the best and rarest corals available. The site will be updated frequently with new corals and specials. In addition to all the wild corals, you will be able to find many aqua cultured corals from my own grow out tanks and many local hobbyists.

Web site: Purely H20 Purely H2O.com manufactures a complete line of Aquarium RO DI filters, float valve auto top off systems, water testing equipment and Reverse Osmosis Systems at the most competitive prices. Please visit our store for Bulk Carbon and GFO media as well as DI Resin, Eshopps Protein skimmers, RO DI Replacement filters and the finest Aquarium LED lighting available at the lowest price!

It's our goal to provide high-quality LEDs and related products at a great price with fast shipping. LEDs are "greener", help keep your home cool, save everybody money on their electricity bill and keep replacement bulbs out of landfills. Our selection is small because we only stock what we know has worked for us on our personal projects. We will add new products in the future that meet our standards of quality and cost.

For over ten years Red Sea has been a leader in the development and introduction of new and innovative technologies and products for the serious aquarium hobbyist. Inspired by the natural beauty of the exotic Red Sea our team of engineers, chemists, biologists and other professionals work diligently to bring you state-of-the-art products to enhance your enjoyment of this wonderful hobby.

Web site: Reef-A-Holic.com Reef-a-holic sells everything from beginner corals to rare Australian corals and saltwater invertebrates of all types. We offer corals and invertebrates for sale via eBay to help turn your reef aquarium into a show stopper. All orders are shipped via Priority Overnight Air. At Reef-a-holic you will find many items for sale at discount prices as well as rare and exotic types of invertebrates and coral for your reef aquarium. Virtually everything we sell is WYSIWYG so you can see exactly the item you will receive every time.

Web site: Reef Cleaners At Reef Cleaners we stock the lowest priced saltwater aquarium algae and diatom eaters on the Internet to keep your tank free of nuisance algae. We also stock the largest selection of macro algae in the United States to help you control nutrients in your tank with efficiency and style. Whether you are a wholesaler, or a hobbyist, we can fill your reef cleaning needs.

Reef Empire is a professional aquarium company specializing in custom reef aquariums and live coral. We build and maintain these beautiful living works of art. We also sell exotic saltwater fish and coral. Our main goal is to provide you with the aquarium of your dreams. We are happy to help you with any aquarium needs you may have. Reef Empire has the expertise, knowledge, and attention to detail that sets us apart from other aquarium companies. Let Reef Empire show you the difference.

Reef Odyssey has 100% WYSIWYG frags, colonies and many frags under $40.

Reef Pets offers a wide variety of quality and rare coral from around the globe. Each week we offer coral on auction through ebay and of course we have amazing coral on our site, ReefPets.com. We have been in the business for nearly 7 years and in the hobby for over 16 years. We continue to grow due to our great products and outstanding service. Reef Pets, where satisfation is not a goal, it’s a standard!

At Reefs2go.com we carry a wide variety of everything saltwater! You can stock your saltwater aquarium for less with corals for your reef tank, invertebrates to clean it up and saltwater fish to enjoy. As well as saltwater food for the pickiest eaters and anything else you need to make your saltwater aquarium shine!

Reef Wholesale is a Marine Distributor based in Canada recognized for being a leader in the Aquarium industry, offering a specialized selection products and truly unique services.

Your exclusive provider of quality marine livestock and unique corals from around the world. We also have a great line of dry products. We do special orders as well.

Web site: Salty Critter Your source for saltwater and reef aquarium supplies and equipment here online, or come visit us at our full service walk-in retail location 30 minutes west of Cleveland. We have everything you need for a successful saltwater or reef aquarium including protein skimmers, aquarium lighting from metal halide to T5, external and internal aquarium pumps and much more. All at low prices everyday and along with friendly customer service you deserve.

Web site: Salty Supply - the Saltwater Aquarium Aficionado resource designed and operated by hobbyist for hobbyist. As you shop with SaltySupply.com, you will learn that we provide the most serious products to satisfy the most serious aquarium enthusiast at the most competitive prices, with the utmost level of personal service, and with the highest level of online security.

Web site: Salty Underground Welcome to the Salty Underground, your source for hungry, aiptasia eating Berghia nudibranchs and other saltwater specialties. Aiptasia anemones invade saltwater tanks and kill corals. Berghia nudibranchs eat only one thing: the dreaded aiptasia anemone. That's all Berghia eat... nothing else... not one other thing. And, they are completely reef safe.

Saltwaterexotics.com is your Full line salt water fish and product supplier.We offer marine fish from all over the world and products from all the top manufactures with more constantly being added.

Seachem Laboratories is a manufacturer of innovative aquarium products for a variety of aquatic environments including freshwater, saltwater, reefs, and ponds. Seachem's products include buffers, conditioners, filtration media, medications, test kits, and gravels.

Web site: Sealife Systems Sealife Systems is a designer of quality filters and skimmers for demanding hobbyists. Founded in 1985, the company has a wealth of experience in the world of saltwater aquariums. In October of 2009, the company was purchased by Wildlife Supply Company, a manufacturer of water test equipment for over 70 years. All Sealife Systems customers can now experience the same level of quality and customer service that our current customers enjoy. Every one of our products receives lifetime technical support, regardless of age or condition. This is in addition to our standard warranty.

Southwatch Seahorse Farm is a State certified aquaculture facility. We opened our doors in early 2009 steming from decades of experience and fascination. Starting as a small operation, the facility has recently been expanded to accommodate our growing technology and production.

SpectraPure® proudly presents the finest water purification equipment available. As the technology leader, we set the standard and constantly push it to new heights. Thousands of satisfied customers include marine research centers, universities, public aquariums, and government agencies. SpectraPure® has years of experience designing specialized laboratory and industrial high-purity water systems. SpectraPure® Systems are produced in a dedicated manufacturing facility using only the highest quality components. Years of research and experience are reflected in the engineering of SpectraPure® Water Purification Systems. We understand the complex factors that affect Reverse Osmosis and Deionization System performance and reliability.

The USA importer and distributor of SWC Skimmers from Canada.

Welcome to TB Aquatics. We are a different kind of reef/marine livestock store. Most everything we sell is what you see is what you get. Each premium quality animal is hand selected by our owner for its health and beauty. We try to offer a wide variety of reef friendly livestock.

Web site: The Alternative Reef The Alternative Reef is the leading supplier of quality ceramic coral propagation products and much more. Our plugs, discs, donuts, Frag Stations and structures provide the reef-keeper with the necessary tools to successfully propagate and grow almost any coral. Our products were developed to provide an alternative to what was available in the past. Our products will enhance your reef-keeping experience. Are you an Alternative Reefer?

The Sea Store is your one-stop shop. In addition to aquarium maintenance, We offer a full line of aquariums (Standard and Custom) as well as a huge selection of Dry-Goods, Coral Fish and Inverts. (12,000 Gallons)

TheUrbanReef.com was created out of an addiction for saltwater corals. We truly are saltwater hobbyists by heart and are here to help with any questions you may have. We are a small family owned business that specializes in larger coral pieces at great prices. We do offer coral frags as well. Almost all of our corals are WYSIWYG. We are always adding new corals to the site so we hope that you check back often. Thank you for your support.

Web site: Triton's Garden Welcome to Triton’s Garden, your source for quality aquacultured coral. Triton’s Garden specializes in limited edition collector corals but we also have coral to meet every budget. We know that buying coral from an online store can be a cause of concern. That is why we pledge to give you the best support and highest quality coral possible.

Tropical Coral Farms sells quality dry goods, corals, fish and inverts. We are located in Fair Oaks, California.

TropicalTankSupply.com is a Coral, Fish, Invertebrate, and Aquarium Supply seller based on the West Coast, in Northern Los Angeles County. If you're looking for something that is not available on our website, just let us know! We work with a large network of wholesalers and importers and we can find nearly anything you're looking for. We offer local pickups as well as nationwide shipping at great rates! If you have any questions, please call us at 661-750-AQUA (2782).

Our years as collectors of rare corals and exotic fish combined with hands-on knowledge as hobbyists will provide you with the answers to any of your questions or concerns regarding all your saltwater needs. We will only provide the highest quality products and services at reasonable prices. Each of your visits to Underwater World will be a new and exciting experience.

We are devoted to connecting the ocean's finest corals with the worlds most demanding aquarists. Although we sell a wide variety of reef life, our connections and personal devotion to obtaining only grade A+ corals places us a step above the rest.

Warner Marine provides a suite of high quality protein skimmers and supplements for the advanced marine aquarium hobbyist.

Welcome to WorldWideCorals. We are here to offer you the best live coral shopping experience possible. Behind every order is a trained aquatic specialist whose number one concern is not only customer satisfaction, but the health and well being of your aquarium and the animals we offer.

We are an online Corals & Fishes store. We are family owned and operated. We are based in Sylmar , California which is located in San Fernando Valley. We are opened to appointments only if anyone wants to come to our facility.

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