Membership
Join Our Club
Become part of Greater Cincinnati's premier reef keeping community
- Access to all regular meetings
- Entry into monthly prize drawings
- Participate in frag swaps & group buys
- Tank tours & member-only events
- Voting rights on club matters
- Connect with local reef keepers
Why Join CincyReef?
The Cincinnati Reef Keepers Society brings together hobbyists of all experience levels. Whether you're just starting out or have been keeping reef tanks for decades, our community is here to share knowledge, trade frags, and celebrate this amazing hobby together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! For just $25 a year, almost every member walks away from our monthly meetings with free items—coral frags, additives, equipment, and more. Between the raffles, sponsor giveaways, and member trades, most people get their membership value back after a single meeting.
Membership is granted for a full 12 months from the date of payment.
Yes! We welcome hobbyists of all experience levels. Our members love helping newcomers get started, answering questions, and sharing tips to help you succeed. It's a great way to learn and avoid costly beginner mistakes.
Yes! Guests are welcome at our regular meetings. Come check us out and see if it's a good fit. There may be a small guest fee for some events.
We hold monthly meetings at various locations throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. Meeting locations rotate between member homes, local fish stores, and other venues. Check our events page for upcoming meeting details.
Meetings usually include socializing with fellow reefers, a presentation or discussion topic, coral frag swaps, raffles with great prizes from our sponsors, and plenty of time to ask questions and share what's happening in your tank.
You can manage your membership from your account page. Memberships are non-refundable but will not auto-renew unless you choose that option.