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Drama in the Hobby/Industry

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Chad

I mention this only because I have long disdained drama in the hobby. Some may argue that by posting this I am part of the drama. Perhaps you are right. However, I have found over the years that I have been able to help end the drama by pointing out a different, more neutral, perspective. I suspect that Reef Builders motives are pure but I also think that doesn't really matter. They love the h...
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Carib Sea Arag-Alive 20-Pound Fiji Pink Sand

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Chad

There are a couple of things to talk about in regards to this marine substrate. First is the "alive" part. It has bacteria already in it. This reduces cycling time and makes for a much better start to a new tank. But this also means that the consumer has to be cautious when buying this. There is an expiration date on the package. The bacteria will eventually die off and this date is a measure of t...
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