Reefing: A Seasonal Hobby?

Reefer Matt · Aug 13, 2022

It is definitely seasonal in Michigan, though I tend to remind those in my group about keeping up on their maintenance. December to April is prime reefing time here.

Chrisv. · Aug 13, 2022

Same in Massachusetts. I think that we have such crappy weather that people are not so inclined to stay inside and "reef" once it's finally warm.

ScottJ · Aug 13, 2022

My LFS owner told me that during the covid lock down business was booming. But summer is usually much slower than fall-winter.

A Young Reefer · Aug 13, 2022

Not sure how seasonal reefing is around here in the UAE, I spend most of my holidays abroad. But I must say reefing was at its prime during early to mid covid. For two reasons; many people were leaving the hobby so I saw many tanks and livestock for sale and many people were joining the hobby to have something to keep them occupied during lockdown.

MoshJosh · Aug 13, 2022

It is in my area. I was in my LFS asking if they could give me store credit for some xenia and Monti frags, they were like. . . "not right now, but come fall we will definingly take them"

Reefer Matt · Aug 13, 2022

ScottJ said:
My LFS owner told me that during the covid lock down business was booming. But summer is usually much slower than fall-winter.

Yes, covid certainly got a lot more people in the hobby. I notice a lot of tanks for sale now that lockdowns are over though. Hopefully some of them stayed.

Reefer Matt · Mar 24, 2023

It looks like reefing season in my area is coming to a close again. How about your region?

bigbugoutfitters · Mar 24, 2023

Im a fishing guide so i only have excess miney for reefing equipment may-october so ive got a reverse busy season.

SPS2020 · Mar 24, 2023

I can't take time away from my Acropora tanks. It seems there's something to do almost every day. Our vacations are long weekends at best.

exnisstech · Mar 24, 2023

24/7/365 personally. Not sure about commercialy. I have four tanks running and ato is my only automation so that is my excuse for not traveling. But I traveled enough when I was younger and have no desire to do so now. Being retired helps as well.