Debunking the “Reef Mystique”

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Debunking the “Reef Mystique”

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Sep 29, 2021

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It comes up a lot: Freshwater hobbyists want to start a reef aquarium, amd they’re immediately intimidated for some reason. And the reefkeeping world, which I’ve been a part of for decades- has done little to kill this myth. Guess it’s time for me to speak up on it!

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Sep 29, 2021

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"The Tint" is a podcast dedicated to lovers of natural aquariums. A place to discuss unusual aquarium concepts and ideas; a jumping-off point at the aquarium hobby's "bleeding edge." Join us for inspiration, ideas, and a sometimes provocative point of view!

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Debunking the “Reef Mystique”

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