I have the privilege of informing everyone that Reef Bass, aka Ken, is our October 2014 Reefer of the Month. Thanks for everything you have given our membership over the 10+ years you have been a member here at Reef Central!!
The RC Staff
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.
Thank you very much! I am honored by your recognition. ReefCentral is a terrific community, made strong by the collective knowledge of its members and their willingness to share their experiences. I have learned a great deal and appreciate the wisdom and support of the members here.
My love of water and its inhabitants began early. As a young teen I had multiple fresh water tanks going. I loved snorkeling and got scuba certified. In high school I got into saltwater back when undergravel filters and "œwatts per gallon" lighting guidelines were popular. I went back to freshwater during college and continued with it until early 2000's. I enjoyed community tanks and cichlids and even got my discus to spawn.
In 2004 I felt the pull of saltwater again, joined RC and converted my 100g tank. I was impressed by the improvements in filtration and lighting that had been going on and it wasn't long before I knew my FOWLR tank was going to be a reef. I hung some metal halides overhead and picked up my first coral "“ a purple tipped acro. I joined a reef club and eventually served as president for two years.
Having been into photography since my first slr in the 70's, I soon discovered a synergistic joy when I occasionally captured a "œnot so bad" pic of my corals when I felt they were doing ok. The photography forum has been a valuable asset to me learning how to approach taking reef tank pics.
I find lumpy fleshy colorful LPS interesting, and have a particular fondness for SPS. And who can say no to ridiculously colored zoanthids and palys? Then there's the fish! And inverts! The biodiversity of a reef tank is fascinating.
I enjoy the perpetual learning involved with keeping a reef. Between the challenges of water chemistry, lighting, equipment and the interactions of living creatures, there's always some puzzle to be solved, or at least never a dull moment.
My current tank continues to be my old 100g with MHs lights. I have made my fair share of errors and have encountered the usual pests in my time. I hope that my posts can help others avoid making the same mistakes I have. Here's to stable alkalinity and glorious polyp extension!
Ken
The RC Staff
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.
Thank you very much! I am honored by your recognition. ReefCentral is a terrific community, made strong by the collective knowledge of its members and their willingness to share their experiences. I have learned a great deal and appreciate the wisdom and support of the members here.
My love of water and its inhabitants began early. As a young teen I had multiple fresh water tanks going. I loved snorkeling and got scuba certified. In high school I got into saltwater back when undergravel filters and "œwatts per gallon" lighting guidelines were popular. I went back to freshwater during college and continued with it until early 2000's. I enjoyed community tanks and cichlids and even got my discus to spawn.
In 2004 I felt the pull of saltwater again, joined RC and converted my 100g tank. I was impressed by the improvements in filtration and lighting that had been going on and it wasn't long before I knew my FOWLR tank was going to be a reef. I hung some metal halides overhead and picked up my first coral "“ a purple tipped acro. I joined a reef club and eventually served as president for two years.
Having been into photography since my first slr in the 70's, I soon discovered a synergistic joy when I occasionally captured a "œnot so bad" pic of my corals when I felt they were doing ok. The photography forum has been a valuable asset to me learning how to approach taking reef tank pics.
I find lumpy fleshy colorful LPS interesting, and have a particular fondness for SPS. And who can say no to ridiculously colored zoanthids and palys? Then there's the fish! And inverts! The biodiversity of a reef tank is fascinating.
I enjoy the perpetual learning involved with keeping a reef. Between the challenges of water chemistry, lighting, equipment and the interactions of living creatures, there's always some puzzle to be solved, or at least never a dull moment.
My current tank continues to be my old 100g with MHs lights. I have made my fair share of errors and have encountered the usual pests in my time. I hope that my posts can help others avoid making the same mistakes I have. Here's to stable alkalinity and glorious polyp extension!
Ken
