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This Week’s Reefing Tip – W/E  7/5  Summertime - Water Changes
This is the time of year when many reef tanks gets neglected.  With vacations, trips to camp & to the beach, lawns to mow & gardens to tend many people find themselves with less time for water changes....many times with disastrous results!

Our corals look happy as well as our fish so what's the big deal if we don't do water changes for a few weeks?  Well, in this case, what we "can't see" can hurt us/our tanks.  DOCs (dissolved organic compounds) which we can't see with the naked eye are continuously increasing in our systems until we do water changes that physically remove them.  If allowed to build up those DOCs levels reach a point where they become food/fertilizer for nuisance algae & cyanobacteria (Red Slime)!  Bear in mind that it takes much more effort to eradicate a tank of these scourges than it does to stay on top of routine tank maintenance.

Water changes are inexpensive & totally necessary to keep your tank healthy.  If you find performing a water changes a laborious task then you might want to consider automating your system to make water changes a snap.  Check out "How To Set Up An Easy Reef" or feel free to stop by, call or e-mail.  I'd be happy to help you design a simple, yet effective, inexpensive water change system.  :0)

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Old Fashioned Cash & Checks Preferred...
I am often asked by local customers whether I prefer credit cards, cash or checks.  The answer is cash & checks are better because all stores pay a fee on every sale paid for by a credit card.  Paying by cash & checks helps keep costs down.  If no choice...Visa & Mastercard are always welcome.  :0)

Coral Frag Exchange Program
Notice:  Moratorium on Pink Anthelia, Striped Pulsing Xenia & Gold/Brown Capnella (Neon Green Capnella still accepted).
Due to massive numbers already in stock, I will not be accepting these corals for the Trade-In program.  Check back here for notification as to when I can take the above corals again.

Make Some$ & Support your Reef Addiction....Umm I mean Hobby.  :0)
A wonderful result of a thriving reef tank is that your corals will GROW...right out of your tank if left unchecked.  At some point you'll be forced to harvest some of that growth.  Instead of throwing away what you cut, make babies & make $!  Bring in your baby corals based on the guidelines listed below & buy anything you like in the store whether live or dry goods.  :0)  You'll also be helping to save a reef!

1. Rock bases must be at least 3+ inches for soft corals

2. Mushroom rocks need a minimum of 2+ polyps per rock

3. Polyps such as Zoanthids & Cloves need a minimum of 5+ polyps per rock

4. Soft corals must be a minimum of 3+ inches (branching or matting species), fully tissue attached, binders removed & not glue dependent.

5. SPS cuttings must be a minimum of 1.5+ inches, glued &/or tissue attached to rock or suitable reef substrate.

6. Corals with nuisance algae, macro algae &/or aptasia will not be accepted

7. Monies must be used at the time the corals are brought in.

Rubble Rock:  I have cured rock that can be purchased then broken to make your own rubble to mount your cuttings on.  I also have specialized "plugs" for sale that will fit light diffuser grid holes for those of you needing to glue SPS, Gorgonians etc.

Got coral frags?...but don't want to take up the space or the time & hassle to mount?  Bag them up, bring them in & receive $ for each!  Note:  Soft coral frags must be fully healed to be accepted.

For those looking to try their hand at propagating I offer free "How To" advice.  :0)

Unmounted Coral Frags Available For Sale!
Unmounted coral frags are also available for purchase in-store!  Colorful SPS, Mushrooms, Zoanthids, Polyps and more.  Individual prices are listed on the frag tanks.  Come in & check them out!  :0)

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