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I lost a good friend, and the hobby lost a great re**er.

I will never forget Al. One of the nicest guys you will ever meet.

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Texas LFS owner tragically killed in attempted robbery - Reef Builders | The Reef and Marine... The reef hobby is a small, tight family and we are always sad to hear when we lose a member of the family. This past weekend, Alfred “Al” Armour, the owner of Dynamic Reef Systems in Carrollton, Texas., was tragically shot and killed during an attempted robbery of his business. Al, the 37-year-old o…

For those that are just getting started in reef keeping. And even those that are either looking to change lights or build your own DIY fixture, take a moment to read this article. It really helps to understand the importance of PAR and it's associated PUR/PAS levels needed to obtain the best benefits to your photosynthetic reef inhabitants. Days are long gone that claim so many watts per gallon are needed. That technique is old news that should not be considered any longer with advancements in lighting and the different types available now days with differences of input/output.

http://www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2012/03/pur-vs-par-in-aquarium-lighting.html?m=1

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