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It took me about two years to redesign melevsreef.com, my main website that I've cared for since roughly 2002. It has helped countless people over

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Welcome to the NEW melevsreef.com
melev | 12 April
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The tank is running very smoothly, and is oblivious to the weather outside.  It's been icy cold, and then a few days later in the 80s.  They call this winter, but it doesn't

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Day 107: All is going well
melev | 27 February
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The 400g has been running with livestock for almost two months now.  I need to do better about updating this blog section (I've been blogging about

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Day 56
melev | 05 January
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Still awaiting the replacement tank to arrive, but that doesn't mean the livestock is on hold.  It continues to grow and thrive, and here are some

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June Pictures
melev | 20 June
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As time goes by, corals grow in.  Even in a frag tank.  My little frag tank holds some special pieces for me, obtained by local hobbyists as well

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A few frag tank pictures from April
melev | 23 April
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Las Vegas has brought in sights from around the world to one location.  Here's a shopping center that resembles the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los

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Las Vegas, Part II
melev | 22 March
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It's time to refill the 265g poly tank. Using two boosted RO/DI systems makes this task faster even in the colder months of the year. After

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Making water time
melev | 19 March
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For the past few years, I've been evolving from a hobbyist to a vendor in this industry. It's a tough transition for a few reasons, but at my heart

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Next Wave 2013 - from a vendor's POV
melev | 11 March
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When I first heard about Safety Stop by Blue Life USA, I was intrigued. A small package containing two solutions to help fish shake off external parasites sounded very

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Product Review: Safety Stop for Rapid Fish QT
melev | 13 February
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Quite a few people recommended Warner Marine's EcoBak media when it comes to nitrate & phosphate reduction in the aquarium. This was one of the

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EcoBak Biopellets
melev | 07 January
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