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06/01/2015, 09:29 AM
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June 2015-Reefer of the Month (ROTM)---SPotter!!
June 2015 SPotter:
What an amazing honor!!!! My fascination with fish started when I was 7 and asked my parents for a pet. My dad said I could get a pet as long as it didn't have to be walked, live in a cage with a wheel, chirp all night or slither out of a tank...so that left fish. I set up my first saltwater tank at 15 when under gravel filters were still popular and you were fancy if you had a UV Sterilizer. I got a part time job after school in a reef shop so I could save money for a car but that only led to setting up several tanks and no car. Life started throwing me curve balls in my early 20's so the tanks had to go and fast forward 20 years to 2010, I have a home and won't be moving around a lot so I told my wife I wanted to set up a tank. I found Reef Central and quickly realized that the hobby had changed a lot in 20 yrs. If it hadn't been for Reef Central and all of the great members I would have never been able to figure out what RODI meant, how to hook my Apex up to WIFI and countless other things that I have learned from the wealth of knowledge on here. There are so many things I love about reef keeping and now I love sharing my experiences with new hobbyists. I think back to all of the mistakes I made and still make and I want help others avoid the same ones. I really appreciate this totally unexpected honor!!!   Description of RC ROTM: In appreciation and honor of the members that regularly contribute to our discussion forums, we would like to acknowledge a Reefer each month that stands out as exceptional for their outstanding service to others. This person will be selected by the Reef Central Staff, based on their willingness to help others in response to questions, giving advice, and overall disposition. The honoree will be given the Reef Central ROTM tag, that will appear above their avatar and will follow them for one year after being awarded. This will not only demonstrate to others that you have been chosen as a trustworthy source of information, but also as a positive role model for others to emulate. Additionally, we are pleased to upgrade your membership to the premium level for one year. We look forward to honoring one person, each month, by highlighting them here on Reef Central. This will include a recent photograph of yourself, or your avatar if you prefer not to show your actual face, along with what you love about the hobby of reef keeping and why you have chosen Reef Central to be your home. Each month the face and paragraph of the ROTM will change, but you can forever hold the honor of knowing that you were one of the chosen few to have earned this title and our respect as a member in great standing. Best Regards, The RC Staff
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The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef Last edited by Nanook; 06/01/2015 at 09:36 AM. |
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06/01/2015, 11:35 AM
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Premium Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Maryland
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Many congrats to Steve! Great guy and well deserved.
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To check out my pictures of my tank and trips just click on my name and visit my homepage. Tank Build Thread (Miracles Custom) - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2628737 |
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06/01/2015, 11:37 AM
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Registered Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Ashburn, VA
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CONGRATS, Steve!!!
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TOTM - May 2014 |
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06/01/2015, 03:23 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New Jersey
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Very well deserved. Way to go Steve!
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72x26x24, custom sump, BK SM 200, 4 Vortech MP40s, 1 Tunze 6105, (3) 250 Watt Radiums in Lumenmax Elite Reflectors, Galaxy ballasts, (2) 60" Super Actinic VHOs, 2 Kessil a150s, Apex controlled. Current Tank Info: Currently in reboot mode |
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06/02/2015, 12:22 AM
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Registered Member
 Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: menifee So cal
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Congrats, well deserved.
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06/02/2015, 10:17 AM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Smyrna, Delaware
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A well deserved recogintion, Steve.
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06/02/2015, 01:13 PM
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Premium Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Calgary, Canada
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Congrats!
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______________________ Greg ~ June 2015 TOTM ~ ~ April 2010 TOTM ~ |
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06/02/2015, 05:12 PM
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Registered Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Wyocena Wi
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Congrats.
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Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT |
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06/02/2015, 06:56 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC
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Thank you everyone!!!! Its definitely been a fun and frustrating journey thru this wonderful hobby!!!!
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Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux |
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06/03/2015, 05:41 PM
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It's Landshark, aka SNL
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: California
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Congrats SPotter! Appreciate all you do for this Great Hobby.... Educated and always inspired from threads like yours...
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"Live for tomorrow, yesterday is forever gone ..." Current Tank Info: Mixed Reef 66"x24"x22", 20g Sump/refugium 20g In-line Grow Out tank |
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06/04/2015, 07:30 AM
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Obligate Feeder Obsessed
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Congratulations, and those macro shots are gorgeous. Cheers!
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[Citation Needed] "You don't use science to show that you're right, you use science to become right" - xkcd Current Tank Info: A rectangular shaped money pit. |
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06/05/2015, 06:59 AM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
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Congrats!
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Build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2499447 Current Tank Info: 75G w/29G sump, Reefbreeders Photon 48, RO Classic 110-INT, Jebao DCT-8000, 2xJebao RW-8, 2xEheim Jager 150W heaters, Tunze Osmolator ATO, TLF GFO |
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06/05/2015, 04:18 PM
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Saltwater Addict
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Vandalia OHIO
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Congrats buddy!! Well deserved!
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Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs |
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06/05/2015, 05:01 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Deer Park NY
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Congrats man well deserved indeed!!
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Water quality, Flow, Lighting, Patience ;) "January 2016 Tank of the Month" Current Tank Info: 140 BB DT ,ATI w/35 settling tank,75 gal DIY sump & 50Gal corner,20 gal sump,15gal settling tank |
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06/08/2015, 09:36 AM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Houma, LA
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Congrats Steve.
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Mark Beware the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it's a train. Current Tank Info: 120, LED, Bare Bottom, SPS/LPS |
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06/08/2015, 10:54 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: New Jersey
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Congrats !!!
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06/10/2015, 07:49 AM
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Premium Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Nashville, TN
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Congrats
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90 Gallon DBP RR, 20 Gallon Sump, Chiller, Aqua-C Urchin Skimmer 2x165watt Sbox wifi extreme led Pair Black Ocellaris Clown (12+ years old) , Arc Eye Hawkfish, Red-spotted Blenny, Bi-Color Angelfish Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Reef |
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06/11/2015, 02:29 PM
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Steve I just saw this, congrats man!!!
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Algae Scrubber Basics!!! GOOGLE "algaescrubber zoho" General Interest Forums --> Advanced Topics --> Algae Scrubber Basics (sticky) --> POSTS #3251-64 (Basics), #5206 (Cleaning), #6884 (LEDs), #729 |
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06/18/2015, 07:54 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Pineville, Louisiana
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Congrats! Love your writeup on how you got into reefing.
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06/18/2015, 07:57 PM
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Refugium pat.#D414,242
Join Date: Dec 2011
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Nice award for a nicer guy
 Congratulation! Your tank is looking better all the time by the way...
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Doctor "Aquatron" Mister "Spinner" 300 gallon TRUVU AquaSystem "Mod" w/ 150 gallon control center....... Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2276765&highlight=300+dt+ |
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06/20/2015, 02:46 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Jersey Shore
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Congrats Steve!
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The solution, to pollution, is dilution... Current Tank Info: 180 |
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06/21/2015, 02:56 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Robbinsville NJ
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Congrats Steve NJReefers roots.
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06/21/2015, 07:04 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Hammonton , NJ
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Congrats Steve.
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07/16/2015, 07:39 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
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Wow nice pictures. My wife may kill for something that great in our tank lol.
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