Captive Reefing Library!

[Reef_Angel]

One thing Captive Reefing does not have is a Library for this site. Do you realize how often we go over the same topics over and over again? The other reason this is so important is that when someone out there does a search on a particular subject. Captive Reefing will pop up as a site where users can find information. Once they come into the site, they'll get hooked on it and our population of members will grow!

What I'd like to propose is making a list of all the topics that make Reefing possible, right from tank cycling, sumps, refuges, DIY Projects, lighting, live rock...basically all the things that make our reefs happen...fish, coral, critters, etc. Let's get this list started, and I'm going to ask all of you...the members that make this site rock & roll... to choose one of the subjects of the list we come up with, and write up everything you know about it. It may take some additional research, but it has to be totally CR's work, not copied from another site. We have plenty of pictures and examples right here, so search the site. As each subject is submitted, we'll post it to be "proofed" by all the members of the board to make sure nothing on the topic is missed. Then we'll come up with keywords that can be plugged in for the search engines as we've been doing all along that will keep up up toward the top of the Search Engines. The article name will have to include the study subject, IE: "Captive Reefing's way of cycling a tank." I've already started the list above. Keep adding to the list on this thread (I started it up toward the top there...let's get it going), and if you find one you want to start on, claim it and get started! How does this sound? Our Library Book will have it's own cover, adding more graphics with bright colors to keep the site attractive and interesting. What do you think folks? How many of you are willing to help? Remember, this is YOUR SITE, so let's build it up to look professional and make us proud!!

....Angel :angel1:

[lReef lKeeper]

hi Angel, I'M GAME ... although i think Dakar is going to have me working on the wiki board going on the common/scientific fish names thread. i will do anything i can to help out with your project too !!

[Reef_Angel]

Wiki Board? Actually that can be part of the library. He didn't tell me about his plans on this one, but i think that's where that should be placed.

[seahorsedreams]

Any help you need I'm also game.

[dakar]

Give me a couple of days and I'll shoot everyone a link... I'm not sure I like the one that I have been playing with... I'd like to try some other software packages first.

[lReef lKeeper]

when ever you are ready, it will be GAME ON !!

[Reef_Angel]

Great you guys, then get right to it! Pick a topic...any topic you think Captive Reefing may be lacking information on that would help current and future members would be awesome. Let me know what topic you pick. Make sure it's written in your best form. Remember to watch grammar, slang, and do some spellchecking along the way. Humor in writing is always a plus as it draws your reader in and will keep them on your article. Your real reward on this will be to see how many hits the article gets. I know for me it gives me that positive feeling about myself that keeps me going, and I'm sure it will do the same for you!
So...there's your challenge! ....Angel :angel1:

[AuntKaren]

Are you going to display a list so you don't get multiples of one subject?

[seahorsedreams]

I've almost completed the process of writing a couple of articles. One is Things to consider in selecting a clean up crew. Another was about common hitchikers (photo heavy). Another is about "fixing" nuisance algaes. And another about macro. They've actually been written for another forum but if is kosher they can be here too.......

[mutts]

I'm game to write stuff in my little bit of free time. i have my research papers on here so if anyone picks something feel free to use some of the info i have gathered there, those two are what i did my whole senior years so there is alot of time and effort into them. i would start the list but my mind isn't working correctly right now

[jojo22]

I am working on:
TANK SELECTION
FILTRATION
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CRUSHED CORAL AND A SAND BED
DO I WANT A SHALLOW SAND BED OR A DEEP SAND BED
WHAT IS LIVE ROCK, DO I NEED IT AND HOW MUCH SHOULD I GET
WHAT IS SUMP AND HOW DOES IT WORK
WHAT IS A REFUGIUM AND SHOULD I ADD ONE TO MY SUMP
WHAT A PROTIEN SKIMMER AND DO I NEED
WHAT IS A UV STERALIZER AND DO I NEED ONE
WHAT KIND OF WATER RETUN TO USE (CLM OR POWERHEADS)
HOW DO I CYCLE MY TANK
HOW DO I TEST MY WATER
WHAT IS A CLEAN UP CREW AND WHEN DO I ADD THEM
WHEN CAN I ADD MY FISH, HOW MANY CAN I ADD AT A TIME
WHAT IS A QT TANK
DO I NEED TO QT ALL MY NEW FISH
WHAT WILL MY FISH EAT
WHAT KIND OF LIGHTS DO I NEED
WHEN CAN I ADD CORALS
HOW DO I DO WATER CHANGES
DO I NEED TO ADD ANYTHING BESIDES SALT TO MY TANK

If anyone can think of anything else I should write up let me know!

[Sweetpea]

Ah, thank you for bringing up this thread again! I can try to do a write-up on keeping nano tanks if you all think that would be a good addition to the library...

[Iconz]

Joe maybe these...

Why topping off is important.

How to acclimate new fish (and the different methods).

Water parameters:
-how to maintain
-when (how often) to test.
-consequenses of not paying attention to them.

Also, a reference guide to books and other reading material would be very good as well.

This one is a lil more in depth and a little more advanced I would say, so it my not belong here:

How to fight certin sicknesses/diseases on your fish/livestock.
How to rid your tank of unwanted parasites. (certin worms, etc..)

Just some ideas. Some or all of them may not make sence to go here.

-JD

[hummer]

great idea you all are sooooooooooooooooooooo smart let me know when it up and runnig . i cant wait and if it is up and running where can i find it?

[Reef_Angel]

Joe is doing an awesome job on his project folks. He has taken on a ton of work to make all this information available. It will make an absolute invaluable amount of information for Captive Reefing.

I am so amazed by all of you who are jumping in and adding your knowledge to this site. I hope you all realize that it's people like you that make this site continue to grow and prosper! You are all fantastic. Even if you are a member that only has the time to answer questions on the board in order to help others. Your information makes you just as important to CR as any other member. In short...(a rare thing for me, doing anything in short form :lol: ), Every member that calls CR their home, and contributes in any way that's positive, make this place an awesome place to learn and dwell! We can't thank you all enough! My personal thanks! .....Angel :angel1:

[hummer]

thank you &dave too for all you efferts and time :):) :angle:

[reef123]

Where is this library going to be?

[jojo22]

I think for right now all (or most of) the info is in the articles/reference section.