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I am curious if anyone here is using the recipe(s) suggested by folks like Randy Holmes-Farley for using Lye or Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). Although it is possible to make your own solution from commonly available powder, I have access to 50% Caustic Soda. I created my own diluted solution tonight...

I just added Key Lime Pie Acropora to DBTC. There are 1 frag(s) available right now. This thread was automatically created by BARcode

Sorry BAR. I've been busy with life and other BAR duties. I haven't been paying attention to the Q2 entries. How is everyone doing with their posts? Are folks enjoying this exhibition? Seems like it lost some steam... or is it me that is losing steam? Hmmm... Who is actually still present and...

Now it looks like Salem is leaving Reef Builders too. Hmmm??? Thoughts?

Does anyone know where there is an easy to reference tang compatibility chart or app? A great book for reference would be fantastic too. I'd like both honestly. I would like to slowly build my reefing library. I know this is easy for the fish vets in our group. But I'm still so ignorant with sw...

I need some help with the ID of this sponge please. These few have not spread much, but seem to have grown a little. It is attached to the rock base of a very large unknown Sarcophyton. I'll post pics of that toadstool at another time in the hopes of getting an ID as well. I need to get good...

Please check out the latest announcement from our newest sponsor, @Nature Dimensions , a new company started by @Song ! They are starting their announcement with a bang too! An amazing nano auto fleece roller product for a variety of tanks. Please check out their announcement post and be sure to...

Rules: Open to Supporting Members Only Theme: Best Reef Related Picture DM photo to @ReyDeFarts Voting open to all forum members & guests Entries accepted until June 30th at 11:59pm Entries posted & voting starts July 1st Voting ends July 15th at 11:59pm The winner is determined by the most...

Who has your favorite budget build so far?! Please check out all the qualifying journals and pick your favorite. You've got 2 weeks to vote. Unfortunately, we have a few folks that missed the March update and are disqualified for the Q1 poll.

BAR...Y'all ready for the next contest?! After careful consideration and all your feedback (thanks btw), it is time to announce the change to the 2025 photo contests! We will now have 4 quarterly photo contests instead of the monthly. This gives you all more time to work on getting the best...

BAR Members, Next year, I won't be designated as the contest coordinator any longer. Moving forward it won't be a designated title. We will instead attempt to organize contests collectively. Current grow out contests will be ending soon. Should we start planning and organizing another grow...

December Contest Details: Submit the best reef related picture you have! So it should be simple. Literally anything from your tank. This is the last contest of the year so I'm hopeful we will see lots of images submitted. Congrats again to @tribbitt for last month's awesome picture! Submit...

Hey BAR! Would any members be interested in having a meet up on December 28th to specifically drop off or pickup DBTC items? Would it be crazy to think of doing one of these every quarter or maybe monthly?! I was chatting with @Reefer Madness that also chatted with @Arvin R recently about how...

Review the Exhibition Guidelines Please go back to your original journal to add/edit equipment and livestock as things change throughout the year. Remember to keep a tally of your costs on your original post. COPY/PASTE the sample below into your journal so we can attempt to standardize the...

Attention BAR Members! Are you ready to test your reefing and budgeting skills in a friendly competition?! This is your chance to show off, earn bragging rights, and even win some prizes! Get creative and think of a way to join the fun of creating an amazing budget reef tank! This challenge...

Congratulations to @Alexx for winning last month's spooky themed Photo of the Month Contest! Based on the poll and your votes, this month's contest will be fish. Thank you all for your input. Please remember that these contests are for you and meant to have fun. So your opinions and input are...

BAR, we need your expertise! @a.little.hypertonic was fortunate enough to pick up a tank from @Srt4eric that @popper gave to the club! Thanks again gents! Plan for this tank is she wants a zoa paradise with some splashes of macro algae. Not sure how that's going to work with clean up crews...

Help me choose next month's Photo of the Month theme. I don't want folks to be discouraged in any way. Don't get hung up on picture quality or comparing yourself to other pictures that have won in the past.

Congrats again to last month's winner @derek_SR and his fantastic image of Walt Disney polyps! October Contest Details: Submit your best spooky reefing image! Get creative and do not over think it too much. Submit your picture to me via DM. Description of the coral species or common name...

Hey BAR! We recently approved the addition of an online photo/video storage plan for the club. This will be a separate repository to what we currently have associated with the forum server. We will be using Google Photos (One) for the storage. I'll be organizing the effort to acquire club...