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About West Coast Reef Club
West Coast Reef Club is a modern community platform for reef aquarium hobbyists on the West Coast. Built and maintained by reefers like you, for reefers like you.
What you'll find here
- π¬ Forums Β· Threads in Coral, Fish, Equipment, Water Chemistry, DIY, and Beginner Help.
- π‘ Tank builds Β· Long-running build journals with structured specs, timeline updates, and follow buttons.
- π Growout contests Β· Same coral, different tanks, side-by-side photo updates over months.
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Events Β· Frag swaps, club meetups, store events. RSVP and discuss publicly.
- π For Sale Β· Local marketplace, unlocked after 25 community posts so it stays a reefers-only zone.
- βοΈ Private messages Β· DM other members directly from their profile or marketplace listings.
How to get started
- Sign in with email or Google.
- Pick a username, add a photo, write a quick bio at Settings.
- Say hi by starting a thread or replying to an active one.
- Got a tank? Start a build journal - even half-built tanks make the best reading.
- Reach 25 posts and the For Sale board opens up for buying and selling.
Community values
We aim to be helpful, honest, and welcoming. New reefers should feel comfortable asking basic questions; experienced reefers should be generous with what they've learned. Marketplace dealings should be honest, and disputes should be raised privately first.
Read the full Community Guidelines.
A note on the site
This is an independent, hobbyist-run community. No ads, no algorithmic feed, no engagement-maxing dark patterns. If something is broken or you have an idea, post in the Beginner Help forum or DM an admin.