How did you first hear about reef keeping.

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Hello,
This is a short history lesson on how I heard about the amazing hobby called reef keeping.
I know I am dating myself but it was either the late seventies or very early eighties.
A article from FAMA magazine by a James DeBernardo titled "Is it time for a change" was the first time I ever heard terms such as live rock, protein skimmers, separate containers for spray bars, biological filtration with marine plants, etc. I know that soon after that article was written he was banned from writing in FAMA magazine. There than came a 6-8 part article by a person,(I can't remember his name) who really explained in great detail how this new reef keeping was accomplished. So for any of you older reefers who can clarify the facts I sure would like to hear from you. I am really curious to discover what happened to J. DeBernardo or who was the author who wrote the many part article on reef keeping.
 

IF YOU HAD TO OPERATE EVERYTHING ELSE MANUALLY, WHICH AUTOMATED SYSTEM WOULD YOU KEEP?

  • Auto top-off

    Votes: 55 57.9%
  • Automated dosing

    Votes: 6 6.3%
  • Mechanical filtration / roller filter

    Votes: 4 4.2%
  • Automated water testing

    Votes: 3 3.2%
  • Automatic feeding

    Votes: 1 1.1%
  • Lighting schedule

    Votes: 17 17.9%
  • Controller and remote monitoring

    Votes: 4 4.2%
  • Leak detection and emergency shutoff

    Votes: 1 1.1%
  • Automatic water changes

    Votes: 3 3.2%
  • None. I prefer to operate everything manually

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (explain in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.1%

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