The Newbie Reefer

The Newbie Reefer ��I help new reefers start & maintain a successful reef tank. Mixed reef aquariam started May 2022

14/03/2026

Just a small slice of the reef… but there’s a lot going on.

A sailfin tang cruising through, the masked rabbitfish doing its thing, a copperband butterfly weaving through the rockwork, and the melanarus wrasse patrolling the sand.

One of the things I love about reef tanks is how much life you can see in such a small space.

Every corner has something happening if you slow down and watch.

Follow for real mixed reef keeping.



Want to come and work with me? 👇🏻
14/03/2026

Want to come and work with me? 👇🏻

🐠 Reef / Aquarium Hobbyist Wanted – Part-Time (Self Employed)
📍 Bracknell, Berkshire

I run a professional aquarium maintenance business looking after high-end freshwater and reef aquariums across Berkshire, and I’m looking for a reliable aquarium hobbyist to assist with maintenance visits.

This role would suit someone who already keeps aquariums at home and wants to gain experience working with a variety of tanks and systems.

🕒 Up to 3 days per week
(Monday, Thursday, Friday – approx. 09:30–17:30)
Starting each day in Bracknell and travelling to clients together.

What you'll be doing
🐟Assisting with aquarium maintenance visits
🚾Water changes and equipment preparation
🪥Cleaning and servicing aquariums
🐡Supporting livestock care and system checks
🚚Helping transport and set up equipment

Ideal candidate
✔ You already keep aquariums
✔ Reef aquarium experience strongly preferred
✔ Reliable and punctual
✔ Comfortable with some physical work (equipment / water containers)
✔ Driving licence helpful but not essential

This is a self-employed subcontractor role, ideal for someone who wants hands-on experience in the professional side of the aquarium industry.

📩 Interested? Send a message with:
A bit about your aquarium experience
What tanks you currently keep
Where you're based
Start date flexible.









12/03/2026

One of those full reef maintenance days.

The kind where you start with one job… and end up doing ten.

Today’s list:
• Full parameter testing
• PAR mapping the tank
• Replaced the RowaPhos in the reactor
• Increased carbon dosing
• Emptied the skimmer cup
• Adjusted flow (the gonis were not impressed)
• Mounted four new torch corals from a fellow hobbyist
• Fragged up a frogspawn
• Cleaned the glass
• Fed the fish
• Increased lighting intensity by 10% after PAR testing

Latest parameters:
Calcium – 475
Alk – 9
Magnesium – 1350
Nitrate – 44.9
Phosphate – 0.45
Salinity – 1.026

Reef tanks might look peaceful… but behind the scenes there’s always something to tweak.

Follow for real mixed reef keeping — not just the highlight reel.



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Bracknell

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