Welcome to LIReefs.com! This site came about when a small group of good friends began talking about the need for a reef keeping forum that was dedicated to those of us who call Long Island home. There are a few very good sites that cater to reefing but we wanted a site that was friendly, easy going and dedicated to Long Island Reefers! Our hope is for this site to be a place were members can share information, idea's, thoughts and opinions. To help those members new to the hobby as well as a place for our "Old Salty Dogs" to show and hopefully spread their knowledge of this wonderful hobby. So WELCOME!

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Sat May 12, 2012 1:03 am

MBG75

Welcome to LIREEFS! This is where you'll find updates, announcements and overall site wide news!

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Sat May 12, 2012 1:04 am

MBG75

The "KING" of corals

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Sat May 12, 2012 8:58 am

Arati

Favia's, Dendro's, Blastos Oh My!

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Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:30 am

Mr sps

The Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral Acanthastrea spp. is still expensive even as of 2012. We've been watching the prices on these acans corals for years and for some reason they are still one of the more expensive out there even though they are fragged relatively easily.

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Zoanthidae corals are common in importation and in aquaculture. You should have no trouble finding these available. They are considered to be quite hardy. Typically, they are forgiving of various lighting conditions, and enjoy moderate to strong water current. In nature, they are particularly fond of high light intensity, strong current, and prefer to be closer to shore.

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Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:56 pm

LordAcan

Talk about Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks such as Crocea, Derasa, Maxima, Squamosa, and more.

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Mushrooms & Ricordea corals are, on the whole, relatively easy to keep. Most are quite appropriate for the beginning aquarist. They generally reproduce rapidly in captivity and spead over rockwork moving toward the light. Individual species require somewhat different lighting and current velocity, but all are photosynthetic. Some have long sweeper tentacles and need to be placed accordingly.

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This is the place to discuss perhaps the most debated topic in this hobby. T5's, Metal Halides, LED's and Plasma. You name it we likely have a section for it.

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A protein skimmer or foam fractionator is a device used mostly in saltwater aquaria to remove organic compounds from the water before they break down into nitrogenous waste. Protein skimming is the only form of aquarium filtration that physically removes organic compounds before they begin to decompose, lightening the load on the biological filter and improving the water's redox potential.

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Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:09 am

Arati

If it moves water it's likely in here

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Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:16 am

MBG75

Apex - Digital Aquatics - Profilux

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Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:07 am

Mr sps

You've got LOT's of money invested in your setup. You have countless hours of hard work in it. You SHOULD be proud and this is the spot to show it!

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Tue May 15, 2012 12:55 am

MBG75

Just becuase they are small doesn't mean they can't be impressive!

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They're square and cool! Show us your "Cubes" !

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Just becuase you don't have a "Reef Tank" doesn't mean we don't want to see it! This is the section for you "Fish Only" guys!

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The "Classic" Salt Water Fish! Breeding, care, and advice!

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Herbivorous coral reef fishes are those that feed mainly or entirely on plant material found within coral reef ecosystems. Most of the biomass of herbivorous fishes found within coral reef ecosystems is distributed among only a few major groups in both the Indo-Pacific and Greater Caribbean regions. These are Parrotfishes, Surgeonfishes, Rabbitfishes and Dameslfishes.

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Planktivorous coral reef fishes are those that prey upon small animal plankton (zooplankton). There are several widely used strategies to this mode of feeding. These include specialized genera and species of damselfishes (see Chromis, left), wrasses, snappers, sea basses, and surgeonfishes. It also includes small cardinalfishes (Apogonidae) and larger squirrelfishes and soldierfishes.

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The term "benthic carnivores" (also sometimes referred to as benthivores) is used here to describe fishes that prey on a variety of invertebrate animals (and sometimes small fishes) living on or near the reef substrate or nearby sea floor habitats. As a group, benthic carnivores make up the majority of fish species associated with coral reef ecosystems. These include Butterflyfishes, Triggerfishes and Trunkfishes.

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Seahorses are truly unique, and not just because of their unusual equine shape. Unlike most other fish, they are monogamous and mate for life. Rarer still, they are among the only animal species on Earth in which the male bears the unborn young. If your into these amazing creatures this is your section!

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DIY projects can save money and also be fun and interesting. Share your projects and learn from many others here.

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Sun Apr 22, 2012 6:22 pm

MBG75

This forum is for photography discussions, talk about equipment, techniques, or just show off

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Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:46 pm

Mr sps

The how's and Why's, In's and Out's of proper Reef care. Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Strontium, Amino Acids, Alkalinity etc....

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Just starting out? Lot's of questions right? Let us help you get started the right way the first time around. Don't be afraid! We were all "New" to this at some point.

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Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:23 am

Mr sps

What's new and exciting in this addiction we call a hobby. New trends, products and upcoming events!

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This forum is for selling coral, fish, and anything else that lives in our tanks.

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Thu May 17, 2012 11:22 pm

Garysreef

This forum is for trading coral, fish,etc etc

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Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:45 am

Mr sps

Moderator: James

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Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:10 am

James

Offering 15% off all coral and fish for the month of April

Moderator: Ocean Man

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Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:38 am

Ocean Man

mike is offering 10 % off all live stock to all li reef members

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Sun May 06, 2012 11:48 pm

chemchef

Reef and Aquarium Maintenance, and Pet Sitting
Pm me for details

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Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:43 pm

Mr sps

Just the place to hang out and BS about all those things NOT reef related.

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Sat May 12, 2012 8:36 pm

Mr sps

No birthdays today

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