Brandi is dedicated to fostering education, sustainability, and community engagement in the Carolinas. With a deep passion for marine ecosystems and years of experience in the aquarium hobby, Brandi has been instrumental in expanding the community, bringing together hobbyists of all skill levels to share knowledge and resources.

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Under her leadership, the Carolina Reefing Community has grown through strategic partnerships with several reefing and freshwater companies, helping to provide members with access to exclusive educational opportunities, events, and industry insights. Brandi has worked to create a welcoming and collaborative space where hobbyists can learn about responsible reef-keeping, ethical coral propagation, and best practices for maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems.

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Through her dedication to community building and education, Brandi continues to inspire and support aquarists, ensuring the Carolina Reefing Community remains a valuable resource for those passionate about marine and freshwater aquariums.

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Matt has been in the reefing hobby since 2000.  His interest in marine life grew while he was a biology major at Penn State.  At Penn State he met Sanjay Joshi and joined a group called the marine society,  together they worked to add a 500 gallon reef tank to campus.  Over the years Matt has been a member of serval reef clubs and had various roles in supporting the reefing hobby.

 

I am an avid reefing hobbyist with a mixed reef system. I started with a 40 gallon bow front and hob filter! And to be honest, my LPS never looked better or grew faster! I’m sure I’ll get some chuckles and eye rolls for that. I currently have a Waterbox 130 with fish, coral, and the occasional pest.
I personally am more partial to coral than fish with trachyphyllia and mushrooms being my favorites.
When I’m not spending time on my tank, you can find me at volunteer one of the local North Carolina aquariums as a volunteer in the invertebrates and shark tank exhibits.

Hi all, my name is Alisa, known as Alisa @ Kellers Reef on social media.
I am relatively new to the saltwater hobby. I started my first fish tank in the year 2020, which was a Forty-gallon tank. For starters, we (me and my husband) had five corals, mostly softies, and three fish. After contemplating and learning a few things, we decided to take the plunge and upgrade to a Red Sea Reefer XXL 625 which consisted of 165 gallons of water volume. As we felt to go big or go home! I fell in love with the hobby when I first purchased my Scolymia (large-polyp stony coral) and Trachyphylia (Open Brain Coral) corals.  I was so fascinated with these beautiful animals and the rest is history.
Now the tank is a mature three-year-old mixed reef tank that houses many varieties of inverts, coral, and fish. I love all of them and it is hard to choose favorites, however, these are some of my fish and corals that get my attention, (Blotched Anthias, Copperband butterflyfish, Blue Face scopa tang -Zebrasoma).
In the past two years, I got into SPS and dived into the hobby of researching how to maintain these challenging species of coral. My reefing journey opened endless opportunities where I currently enjoy spending time listening to reefing podcasts, moderating social media groups, and joining and contributing to reef clubs.     
Finally, I love this hobby so much that it has become a passion, and it brings me joy to meet fellow reef hobbyists from all over the world. 

Cheers!
Happy reefing!!!
Alisa