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Temperate Reef is a marine center where you will find quality information about the temperate marine biome and increasingly popular temperate marine and reef aquarium hobby. At temperate reef we strive to educate people around the world about these little known temperate-water ecosystems that thrive with diverse amounts of marine species. We hope that you will join us in our mission to educate others as well as for the pleasure of enjoying temperate reef's many resources.

New to Temperate Aquariums? For more information visit our forums & information center...
- Temperate Reef
- TemperateAquaria information center
or check out these informative resources at...
- Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine
- Jon Olavs Aquarium Blog
- OregonReef.com
- WetWebMedia
- Captive Aquatics Blog

Temperate marine: an oceanic biome located within the temperate belts encircling the earth. Temperate marine ecosystems sustain themselves with life giving nutrients that occur in seasonal blooms. In these ecosystems plankton form the basis of the food chain. Often considered dull and lifeless, temperate marine waters exhibit paramount levels of biodiversity. Notable within these ecosystems is the kelp forest, the temperate equivalent of the coral reef.

The difference between tropical and temperate aquaria: The key difference between tropical and temperate aquaria is that temperate reef aquaria require temperate or chilled water, on average 50-70˚ Fahrenheit. A notable absence in temperate marine aquaria are corals. This absence is attributed to the depth in which temperate water corals are found, rendering them nearly inaccessible. Most invertebrates kept are abundant in the intertidal regions of the ocean. A common misconception is to refer to temperate ecosystems and aquaria as "coldwater," when only the polar waters of the Arctic and Antarctic are truly coldwater.

Temperate Reef features three contests for the enjoyment of its members and guests: photo of the month, tank of the month, and collecting spot of the month. For more information please visit this link.

Submit your entries to the TOTM contest!
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Congratulations August POTM Winner Brent!

Congratulations August CSOTM Winner Michael Milligan!

Submissions are now being accepted for the November 2011 OTM contests. Contest winners will have their photos featured here for one month and be entered in the relevant end of the year contest. Voting begins November 20th!

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