Saltwater Aquarium Sites

So being a hobbyist my self I am frequently looking for more resources on the hobby. For those of you who are either in the hobby or have tried to start in it, it is not an easy thing to do. Saltwater tanks are nothing like freshwater ones. They are a beauty to look at but at the same time can turn ugly without the proper knowledge and maintenance. Here are some sites that I would recommend you check out.

#1 Uberfrags.net

These are some amazing forums. I start on them because the man who owns them was actually the owner of an aquarium store I frequented and he was a friend of a friend. Here you will be able to get a ton of information. There are experts on this site who will be able to answer almost all of the questions you will have on the hobby. In addition to that there are monthly giveaways and a huge Christmas giveaway for supporters. To be a supporter it is only $25 a year which for me has paid off as I won probably $150 worth of prizes this last year. The Christmas giveaway was worth something like $8,000 or more this year. John, who is the owner, plans to have many more big giveaways throughout the year, including one coming up soon. Also there are big group buys for those in the area. If you aren't a hobbyist I would still recommend you go and check out the pictures. Some are simply stunning. Check out Gary Parr's pictures for sure!

If you join the site please send me a message. My user name is Underwater World. I will then be given a chance to win prizes through the site! I will also be able to answer some of your questions.

#2 Nano-Reef.com

The medium size forums of the three and one that I frequent. I have had good success buying from members there also.

#3 ReefCentral.com

The biggest forum board there is which anything you could imagine on the hobby. The feeling of a close knit group such as the one you find in uberfrags is not there though. Also the moderators will ban you for the littlest things.


#4 Check out your local reef clubs.

I am in a reef club myself and I enjoy it. You can find then in most major cities in the United States. If you go to Reef Central you can scroll down to reef clubs and you will see the forums for quite a few and should be able to find out in your state.