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Ryan is back with 52SE, and this episode is all about making the BEST possible water for your reef tank or saltwater aquarium. Is using tap water a viable option? How do we get the most out of our RO/DI units? If you want to see what’s changed in our understanding of mixing saltwater, you’ve found the right place!.
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This week, Ryan is diving deep into pollution in our reef tanks stemming from foods, nitrates, and phosphates. We’re going on the record for what we think best levels should be and share our recommendations are for this hotly debated saltwater aquarium topic.
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What does “Expert Only” REALLY mean?! Today, come and hang out with Ryan and Elliot Lim from Marine Collectors, as they go through Elliot’s list of saltwater fish that are commonly listed as only for experts. Some of these awesome aquarium fish are, some of them are actually super easy, and you can learn more right here.
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52SE is BACK, and Ryan is in to talk about seven 52SE tanks in the BRStv studio in this update! How did we cycle each tank? What went right and what went WRONG. Ryan is running through it all, and you find out more about these awesome reef tanks right here
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Than from Tidal Gardens is back in the BRStv studio to talk with Ryan about the pitfalls of going with a huge saltwater aquarium. We’re covering initial set up cost, the cost of maintaining it, as well as maintenance issues and so much more! If you’re thinking of taking the big aquarium plunge, this is for you!
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Lou Ekus of Tropic Marin is BACK in the BRStv studio! In today’s video, Ryan and Lou are running through Lou’s top 10 saltwater aquarium troubleshooting questions that he gets asked. We’re covering it all from water changes to feeding you coral, so, you won’t want to miss this one!
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Than Thein of Tidal Gardens is back in the BRStv studio with Ryan! This time, they’re tackling misconceptions the reef tank and saltwater aquarium hobby thinks are true…but really aren’t. Today, we’re covering everything from the pitfalls of dipping coral to the possibility of running a fish-less coral farm. Be in the ‘know’ and check it out here!
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Get the skinny on how to properly carbon dose your saltwater aquarium! Today, come hang out with Ryan and Lou from Tropic Marin USA as they discuss carbon dosing, and how to do it right. We’re covering it all from how it got a bad rap along with some things you definitely want to avoid. Be in the ‘know’ and check it out right here!.
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How much do YOU know about clams in reef tanks? Come and join Ryan and John Bui of Clam Mania, as they dive deep into the selection and care of these unique marine animals. Put your clam knowledge to the test here!
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Let’s get experimental! Than is back yet again in the BRStv studio, this time, to chat with Ryan about how Tidal Gardens experiments with a variety of reef tank topics in their coral grow out greenhouse. They covering all from water changes to filtration and so much more, so you don’t want to miss out on this one! Check it out here!
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Should your reef tank be dependent on gear, or should we go back to the basics? The answer is found in your own goals, lifestyle, and style of tank.Watch on YouTube here ➡ https://youtu.be/uaOzQj6xamUBulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRS Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Don't skimp on the "WOW" factor! Today, Joe is back in the BRStv studio to discuss with Ryan what makes up the best aquariums Joe has ever seen. We're talking planning, having an end goal, what your "WOW" factor is, and so much more!.Watch on YouTube here ➡ https://youtu.be/1qhAoV8WVpoBulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRS Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Keep those hitchhikers and coral pests OUT of your reef tank! Today, Victor from WWC is back in the BRStv studio to chat with Ryan about his top 10 coral parasites, AND how to deal with them! We're covering everything from the dreaded AEFW to asterina starfish, so you can be prepared if they pop up in your tank..Watch on YouTube here ➡ https://youtu.be/w-reVKIynKIBulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRS Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Bring the farm home! In part three of Ryan's talks with Joe Caparatta (Unique Corals, Manhattan Aquariums), we're diving deep on coral farming and how it applies to keeping a reef tank at homeWatch on YouTube here ➡ https://youtu.be/wVre1ne2t4QBulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRS Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Ryan is once again hosting Tropic Marin's Lou Ekus in the BRStv Studio! This go around, it's all about reef tank calcium and alkalinity and how we, as a hobby, can take things to a whole other level.Watch on YouTube here ➡ https://youtu.be/kuiS6Tj3Ok0Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRS Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Let's go BEYOND a stack of rocks and make a habitat! Join Ryan and special guest Joe Caparatta as they discuss the finer points of reef tank and saltwater aquarium aquascaping, and how the reefing hobby can better mimic natural reefs.Watch on YouTube here ➡ https://youtu.be/Lj1PZvFGcZIBulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRS Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Today, Ryan sits down with Than Thien of Tidal Gardens to discuss how reef tank hobbyists can break out of the mixed reef mold. These 8 saltwater aquarium themes will change the way you approach the hobby!Watch on YouTube here ➡ https://youtu.be/b4HzJwBZmrMBulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRS Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Ryan invites special guest Joe Caparatta of Unique Corals and Manhattan Aquariums into the BRStv Studio! Today, they're diving deep, and discussing what we can learn from natural reefs, and how we can better apply it to our home reef tanks..Watch on YouTube here ➡ https://youtu.be/FxeNMzfglQkBulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRS Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Victor from World Wide Corals is in the BRStv studio to chat with Ryan about saltwater aquarium and reef tank needs versus wants.Watch on YouTube here ➡ https://youtu.be/0Ay69w434kYBulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRS Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Lou Ekus of Tropic Marin USA joins Ryan in the BRStv studio to talk about 10 realities that reef tank hobbyists need to embrace.Watch on YouTube here ➡ https://youtu.be/3VMoNFWNtRcBulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRS Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
From MACNA 2022, Nicole Bridges discusses her systems engineering background and applies it to the triage and rehab of our saltwater aquarium's coral.Watch on YouTube here ➡ https://youtu.be/rbfNC1AcwZs
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From MACNA 2022, Todd Gardner is giving us hobbyists the basics of live foods in our aquariums. Not only the benefits of going with live over prepared foods, but also where to get it, how to grow it, and the overall importance of these live foods in the natural world.Watch on YouTube here ➡ https://youtu.be/CqWod-IvqVA
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From MACNA 2022, Dr. Jamie Craggs presents his talk on the spawning and rearing of Scolymia, as well as the the potential for rearing other LPS coral in our aquariums. Is there potential for sustainable coral production? You can find out right here!Watch on YouTube here ➡ https://youtu.be/P9jsNTyeGNk
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Kick ich off your aquarium fish, no medication needed! In today's episode of Ryan & Elliot's saltwater fish health and quarantine series, we're talking about the tank transfer method, and how we can successfully use it at home to treat fish without the need for additional medications. Full Playlist on YouTube: https://brs.li/FishHealthPlaylist
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What we've learned from the past 7 years of building successful reef tanks + lessons from NASA life support systems. Changing the way we think about saltwater aquarium life support and making everyone more successful reefers in the process!
52 Weeks of Reefing: Season 2 starts HERE!
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You spotted ich or marine velvet in your saltwater aquarium, but what can you DO about it? In today's episode of Ryan & Elliot's saltwater fish health/QT series, we're showing you how to do just THAT! With just a few changes made to our 80/20 quarantine method, your saltwater tank's fish will be happy, healthy, and strong in no time.Full Playlist on YouTube: https://brs.li/FishHealthPlaylist
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White spots on your saltwater fish? DON'T PANIC! In today's episode, Ryan and Elliot are talking about how to identify the saltwater fish diseases that show up as white spots, along with how quickly you should act with the appropriate treatment. Don't forget the Copper Power, your QT aquarium and check it out here!
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Kick flukes off your saltwater fish for GOOD! Building off of the previous two episodes of the 80/20 quarantine method, today's video has Ryan and Elliot diving into phase 3: how to treat your saltwater aquarium fish for flukes. We're covering not just how to effectively treat them, but also how to identify WHEN a fish has flukes.
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It's time to take your saltwater fish quarantine skills to Phase 2! Continuing on from last week's Phase 1, where Ryan and Elliot introduced the 80/20 QT to treat for ich and marine velvet, Phase 2 involves one extra step to cover your new fish from brooklynella as well as uronema.
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Take a dive into the MICROSCOPIC! Today, we're kicking off Ryan's BRStv Investigates series on the Biome cycle, a new way of looking at the micro fauna that live in our aquariums! Is micro biome diversity more important than balance? Why does eliminating one pest immediately lead to another? Ryan is answering all these questions and more, and we will never look at our reef tanks the same way again!
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Let's talk ich and marine velvet management! In today's episode, Ryan and Elliot are talking about the best way to quarantine saltwater fish for ich and velvet, by eliminating 80% of the disease using 20% of the effort.
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Take your saltwater fish disease management to the next level! Today, Ryan and Elliot are continuing their series on saltwater fish health and quarantine and diving deep into the concept of disease management in our saltwater aquariums. This one is for all of us that don't or can't practice parasite eradication in our reef tanks.
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We ALL would love to see disease and parasites for our saltwater fish eliminated from our tanks. The issue, however, is if this is a goal that can realistically be achieved! In today's episode, Ryan and Elliot are discussing how attainable the eradication of fish parasites and disease in our saltwater aquariums actually is, and if the everyday saltwater tank hobbyist can achieve it.
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It's time to challenge QT misconceptions that are just WRONG! Today, join Ryan and Elliot as they continue their ongoing series about saltwater fish disease, parasites, and quarantine. They're covering everything from if this SEEMINGLY daunting task is REALLY that difficult to if you can really treat these infectious fish diseases in your display saltwater aquarium.
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Ryan & Elliot are BACK! In today's episode of their ongoing series covering saltwater fish health and quarantine, they're going over 18 essential topics that EVERYONE in the saltwater aquarium hobby should know about saltwater fish health and disease.
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A healthy saltwater fish means SUCCESS! But, how do we as saltwater aquarium hobbyists actually get there? Today, Elliot Lim from Marine Collectors is joining Ryan to discuss just that, in a new series that will change the way we talk about saltwater fish disease, parasites, and how they can be managed.Full Playlist on YouTube: https://brs.li/FishHealthPlaylistBulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
It's hard to believe it's been three years already! Today, Ryan and Randy have a candid conversation with Victor and Josh from World Wide Corals about the ups and downs of the BRS/WWC hybrid XXL750 SPS reef tank. Is there anything we would have done differently if we were setting this tank up today?
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 25: Going Beyond Filter Socks: The Theiling Rollermat. Filter socks are pretty much dead to Ryan & Randy. The future lies in filter rollers and how easy and effective they can be.
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 24: Carbon, GFO & Filter Media for a Clean, Stable Reef Tank. Talking carbon, GFO, carbon dosing, ozone, and HLLE.
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 23: Clean-up Crew, How Many Do I Need? It's time to rethink the reef tank clean up crew. Tangs, Blennies, Wrasses, snails, crabs, copepods, bacteria...they all help clean the tank and we need each of them.
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 22: Reef Tank Lighting: What’s on Our Tanks? The T5 LED Hybrid! Hybrid reef tank lighting doesn't necessarily mean T5s and LEDs. You can achieve the same with LED strips, multiple LED pucks, or LED pucks and strips.
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 21: LED Reef Lighting: Tuning PAR, Spread, and Spectrum. Why are we making LED aquarium lighting so hard? Instead of designing a light that replicates the sky, sun, shimmer lines...we're making them for ourselves.
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 20: Metal Halide Lighting and the Reef Tank: A Recipe for Success. A metal halide light will forever live in our hearts as one of the pioneers for creating stunning reef tanks for decades. The sad part is...they are dead.
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We've all been following the proposed changes to the Lacey Act. Today Ryan & Randy discuss the potential ramifications of these potential changes and how the reefing hobby, from the bottom up, can help keep our saltwater aquarium passions alive and thriving.
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 19: Compelling Data for Using T5 Lighting on Your Reef Tank. Yes, T5 lighting over our saltwater tanks works. It brought us to where we are today in the hobby, but unfortunately the writing is on the wall for T5 technology.
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 18: Aquarium Lighting: Replicating the Sun Over the World’s Reefs. The sky, sun and shimmer lines are what matters most...replicating that in our tanks as best we can is a sure path to success.
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 17: Protein Skimmers - Selecting and Tuning the Best! A saltwater maintenance tool that adjusts to where you are in your tank's journey is good, but what if it were able to increase coral growth through pH as well? Win WIN!52 Weeks of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/52_Weeks_of_Reefing
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 16: ATO: Reducing Daily Maintenance, Safely! Auto Top Offs eliminate one of the biggest saltwater tank maintenance tasks. This is one area of reefing where on of the most expensive ATOs is the most popular.52 Weeks of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/52_Weeks_of_Reefing
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 15: Adding Saltwater Fish Intelligently and Safely. Did you know that leaving your fish in the bag after it's opened could mean DEATH? Or that "dump and pray" is actually okay, as long as parameters match?52 Weeks of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/52_Weeks_of_Reefing
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 14: Are UV Sterilizers Worth the Time, Money and Effort? A UV sterilizer is the #1 tool for disease and parasite management. Those things are nearly guaranteed to be in your tank, it's what you do about it that matters.52 Weeks of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/52_Weeks_of_Reefing
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 13: Ammonia, Not as Simple as You Think: The Ideal Tank Cycle. Ammonia is not just an afterthought of cycling your saltwater tank. Thinking about ammonia during and well after the cycle is the path to success!52 Weeks of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/52_Weeks_of_Reefing
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 12: Proof: Live Sand Isn’t as Dull as You Thought! Bare bottom reef tank vs. reef tank with sand? How do you choose? There's both ups and downs with both options, choose what matters to you.52 Weeks of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/52_Weeks_of_Reefing
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 11: Simple Ways to Create the Perfect Aquascape. There's a better approach to aquascaping that serves our eyes and serves our fish habitat. You can have both.
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 10: What You May Not Have Known About Live Rock. Actual live rock best for beginners? Sterile dry rock best for forever tank? Find out our rock recommendations and core beliefs!
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 9: Why Flow Is Vital for a Successful Reef Tank. If the Return Pump Is the Heart, Water Flow Is the Blood. The better we are at delivering flow to corals, will determine whether they just survive or thrive.
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 8: Tank Temperature. Finding a Way to Trust Your Heater. All your aquarium heater decisions can lead you down a more successful paths. Your journey is in your hands and in your sump!
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 7: How to Produce the Best Water Possible. RODI water, Anion resin, Cation resin, water chemistry, minor and trace elements and MORE!
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 6: Wiring Your Reef Tank, Everything You Forgot to Think About... Not just drip loops, this episode looks at electrical safety from all perspectives. From power backup to beefier circuits, you can make your reef tank safe!
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 5: Plumbing, Overflows, and Return Pumps. The return pump and plumbing are the heart and circulatory system. If they fail, your entire path can fail.
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 4: Planning a Safer Tank with Redundancy. The moment you embrace that EVERYTHING on your reef tank will break, the better you can plan for it and the more successful you will be!
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 3: Sumps - What Do They Do, and Which Should You Select? A sump is really just a box for gear. If it has wide open areas and extras that you intend to actually use, you're already winning the game.
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Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 2 Unveiling the Tank and Custom Built Stand. Your entire journey hinges on your decisions made when selecting a tank and stand! 52 Weeks of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/52_Weeks_of_Reefing Follow the entire 11 Days of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/11_Days_of_Reefing Find Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
11 Days of Reefing is a series of conversations that follow the popular 52 Weeks of Reefing. This is the first episode! 10 things that, "if you only knew" would increase your chances of success 10-times over! 52 Weeks of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/52_Weeks_of_Reefing Follow the entire 11 Days of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/11_Days_of_ReefingFind Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group : https://brs.li/JoinAskBRStv ➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram : https://brs.li/BRS_Instagram ➡ BRS on TikTok : http://brs.li/BRS_TikTok
A LOT has changed in the short 8 years Randy has been Reefing. Even MORE has changed in the last 18 years of Ryan's reefing journey! Today they discuss the largest, most impactful changes that have affected them and how those changes have affected the way they keep saltwater tanks today.
Recorded Live on the BRStv YouTube Channel on 10/28/2021.Watch LIVE on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
You can aquascape better, trust us. Between Ryan's journey building NSA/HSNAs and Randy's testing of aquascaping bond strength, we have some tips, tricks, and techniques to share with you to give your fish the home of their dreams!
Recorded Live on the BRStv YouTube Channel on 10/21/2021.Watch LIVE on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
Is it truly possible to create a saltwater reef aquarium that has zero impact on the natural ocean? Can you stock an entire 360 gallon tank with fish that are captive bred instead of wild caught? Corals that have been propagated on land instead of harvested from the ocean?@Reef Builders Video "Coral Farming Workshop in the Solomon Islands can be viewed HERE.
Recorded Live on the BRStv YouTube Channel on 10/14/2021.Watch LIVE on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
This Week in Reefing: Ryan and Randy discuss what the saltwater aquarium hobby might look like if the top coral harvesting locations were to shut down. Could the reef keeping hobby survive? Could we be self sufficient? Is there something we could do to help reduce the possibility of losing wild coral collection?
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This Week, Ryan & Randy got a HUGE shipment from Aquaforest. They sat down with the Aquaforest team in Poland to get the inside scoop on what all this gear is for and why it might be a new option for your tank.
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Recorded Live on the BRStv YouTube Channel on 9/23/2021Watch LIVE on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
This Week, Ryan & Randy answer the unanswered questions from recent BRStv Investigates tests. Find out the untold story of calcium reactor media, how reef tank lighting manufacturers have been shooting themselves in the feet, and which tool is the best for measuring PAR...plus a whole lot more!Recorded Live on the BRStv YouTube Channel on 9/16/2021Watch LIVE on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
This Week in Reefing: There's got to be more behind cycling an aquarium than just ammonia. Is there a reason why new saltwater tanks just seem harder to cycle into maturity than tanks in the past? What can DNA testing tell us about when our tanks are TRULY cycled? Recorded Live on the BRStv YouTube Channel on 9/9/2021Watch LIVE on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
This Week in Reefing: Is it time to say farewell to Ryan's Dream 360 Reef Tank? Ryan & Randy discuss what worked and what didn't work with the 360, plus what the future holds. Spoiler alert, it can't stay where it is for much longer.Recorded Live on the BRStv YouTube Channel on 9/3/2021Watch LIVE on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
This Week in Reefing takes a dive into some of the latest news, info, and behind the scenes from around the Reefing Hobby and within the walls of Bulk Reef Supply. Today Ryan & Randy talk about some changes to the faces of BRStv, splitting the BRStv YouTube Channels, why you would light your tank with white light, and a whole lot more!Recorded Live on the BRStv YouTube Channel on 8/26/2021Watch LIVE on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
Looking for a few tips to shave some cost off of your reef keeping budget? Thomas has his Top 10 Tips for keeping a little cash in your pocket while still having an awesome reef tank!00:00 - Intro00:32 - Reefing is not a competition. 01:38 - Get a smaller tank. 02:45 - Stick to the basics. 03:43 - RODI water at home. 04:33 - Buy in bulk. 05:20 - DIY your sump. 06:33 - Use soft plumbing. 07:53 - Avoid the "cheapest" gear. 09:04 - Common affordable livestock. 10:22 - There is no BEST coral.Check out some sales and deals to save even more money at Bulk Reef Supply:https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/specials.html
Dr. Andrew L. Rhyne, has invested his career in understanding marine ornamental aquaria: the biology of aquarium fishes and invertebrates, as well as the industry driven by human fascination for these creatures. The trade in aquarium species can be considered a data limited industry and the lack of available trade data hinders sustainability movements within the trade. Andy has worked to develop solutions to these data gaps.
If you're like us an have purchased wild caught fish, this MACNA talk will make you think about and reflect on the choices that we have made in the past and choices that we will make in the future as hobbyists.
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Todd Gardner is a professor of Aquaculture at Carteret Community College in Morehead City, NC, and owner of Coastal Biocultures, a new venture specializing in cultured and sustainably-caught living treasures.
His life and his career have both been shaped by his passion for marine life and he has written numerous scientific and popular articles about his research and experiences collecting, keeping, and culturing marine organisms.
Todd’s professional background includes work on a National Geographic documentary, commercial aquaculture at C-quest Hatchery in Puerto Rico, and an 11-year term at the Long Island Aquarium where he spent much of his time developing techniques for rearing marine fish larvae.
To date he has raised more than 50 species.
In 2013 Todd received the prestigious Aquarist of the Year Award from the Marine Aquarium Society of North America (MASNA). In his spare time, Todd dives, photographs marine life, runs marathons, and plays in a blues band.
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The BIG news broke earlier last week about BRS and Neptune joining forces and with that came a ton of questions from you in the reefing community. Today Ryan & Randy pull out some of those questions and answer them directly!
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Dr. Chad Callan is the Director of the Finfish Research Program at Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University (OI). OI has been a world leader in the development of applied aquaculture technologies for both marine fish and shrimp for over 50 years.He has been at OI for over 14 years and has researched the culture of numerous marine fish species ranging from Mullet, Jacks, Rabbitfish and Groupers as well as ornamental species such as Dwarf Angelfish and Yellow Tang. In 2015, his lab at OI was the first to successfully culture the Yellow Tang, which is the most commercially important reef species in that region. His lab continues to refine the culture processes for this, and many other, marine species in aims to provide additional sustainable alternatives to their wild collection.
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Dr. Judy St. Leger is a marine animal veterinarian that worked for SeaWorld. She started Rising Tide Conservation, a program to promote marine ornamental aquaculture as an alternative to collecting fish.With the help of leaders in both the hobby and display aquarium fields, she is now the president of Rising Tide Conservation. In December of 2018, Dr. St. Leger left SeaWorld to focus on marine species pathology and to advance Rising Tide to the next level.
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Maintaining saltwater tank parameters is pretty easy with 2 part dosing or calcium reactors, but what ever happened to Kalkwasser? We actually think Kalkwasser is underutilized in our hobby, and because of that, Ryan and Randy share their Top 20 secrets, mistakes, and fails using Kalkwasser that you NEED to avoid.
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Dr. Ben Titus is an evolutionary biologist and postdoctoral research fellow at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. His research is focused on the evolution and species discovery of ornamental marine invertebrates, especially those that engage in symbiotic relationships with tropical sea anemones. Ben conducts an active research program in all tropical oceans, and has led dozens of international research trips to tropical locals such as the Maldives, French Polynesia, Cuba, and Red Sea.
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From Ryan in his basement back in 2008 to Ryan, Randy, Thomas, and Jen putting out 10 videos per week....this is where BRStv has been and a look into what the future has in store over the next 10 years!Watch Part 1 and Part 2 on YouTube!Recorded LIVE on the BRStv YouTube channel on 7/15/21Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
Tamara currently serves as the Director of Live Feeds at the Dallas World Aquarium. She entered the field of Live Feeds in 2002 beginning with her initial focus on Live Feeds and Larval Culture. Her expertise includes all key facets of the aquarium industry with experience in both retail and research arenas. She has extensive experience in the fields of coral propagation, live feeds and she has successfully bred demersal and pelagic spawners as well as invertebrates.
Tamara attained her Aquaculture and Fish Health Graduate certificate from the University of Florida in 2017. Her 2016 collaboration with the United States Geological Survey on breeding French Grunts enabled the USGS to expand their research on this species. She has instructed over 70 classes and workshops for beginner to advanced hobbyists on a wide array of saltwater classes.
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TONS of amazing ideas in this podcast! Looking for handy little secrets for your everyday reef tank routine? Randy and Adam pick out their TOP 20 tools not meant for our saltwater aquarium hobby...along with a handful of honorable mentions provided by our AskBRStv Facebook Community!
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Dr. Craig Bingman is one of the earliest pioneers to the saltwater aquarium hobby and was honored with being the 2019 MASNA Award winner for his foundational role in understanding the chemical processes in aquariums. In this MACNA talk from 2019, he talks about some stuff he wants to talk about!
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In light of the news that went out recently, Ryan & Randy discuss the path that led to BRS and Marine Depot, what it means in the short term, and what exciting opportunities the future holds for the reefing community! Check out the full Press Release with FAQ section for more answers to your questions.
Recorded LIVE on the BRStv YouTube channel on 6/24/21
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Matt Pedersen is a Sr. Editor & Associate Publisher with Reef To Rainforest Media LLC for the saltwater and reef aquarium publication CORAL Magazine, as well as the publications’ online presence at Reef2Rainforest.com. He's also known as a marine fish breeder, which brings us to his 2019 MACNA talk on how to turn fish breeding into a successful business. If you've ever considered turning your hobby into a business, Matt brings up some solid points to consider. Go back and check out the full MACNA Talks 2019 playlist HERE on our YouTube channel!
Jake Adams, managing editor of Reef Builders, discusses the fundamentals of reefing equipment and why simple may be better than costly and complicated.
If you've been in the reefing hobby for 10 days or 10 years, almost all of us can learn something from this MACNA talk from 2019.
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Julian Sprung, co-founder of Two Little Fishes, discusses the aquarium hobby and how it became a divisive practice. Plus, what that means for the future of our hobby.
Whether you agree that the aquarium hobby is divisive or not, this MACNA talk from 2019 will certainly make you think about how you approach caring for your reef tank.
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Having a hard time with Nitrates and Phosphates in your saltwater aquarium? Chances are you're probably making a few of these mistakes! Change the trajectory of your reef tank and add peace of mind by fixing those mistakes before they turn into fails.
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Richard Ross, cephalopod and coral spawning expert, gives an intro to coral spawning in aquaria and what you can do. While you may not be able to go on expeditions visiting reefs around the world, there are still things that you can do in your home aquarium to spawn corals!
If you're looking for an incredibly fun and rewarding extension of the reefing hobby, this 2019 MACNA talk will get you thinking.
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It's true, we've had our hands on the Neptune Sky LEDs for a while now and have even installed them on the 3XL 900! Now we are prepped to talk about our first hand experiences and why Ryan chose them for his 360 Dream Tank at home. Check out the SKY on the BRS website!
Recorded LIVE on the BRStv YouTube channel on 6/3/21
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Lou Ekus, CEO of Tropic Marin USA, gives an intro to saltwater aquarium chemistry so that you can become a better aquarist. Sometimes, a simple explanation to a complex question can be exactly what we need to take our tanks to the next level.
Even if you've been reefing for years, Lou may surprise you with some facts that you didn't already know about reef tank chemistry from this 2019 MACNA talk.
Go back and check out the full MACNA Talks 2019 playlist HERE on our YouTube channel!Tropic Marin products can be found right on the Bulk Reef Supply website
It's true! Jen and the team took this tank from empty to full blow REEF TANK in one weekend! How is it going a month later? What did we do to get it insta-tanked? Ryan & Jen discuss what it means to insta-tank and how to do it yourself.
Recorded LIVE on the BRStv YouTube channel on 5/27/21
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Dr. Tim Hovanec, founder of Dr. Tim's aquatics, shares some of his insights into the microbial communities in our reefs as he talks about secrets to quickly cycling our reef aquariums. Whether you're just getting into the hobby, or a seasoned veteran, just about anyone can learn something from this MACNA talk from 2019. Go back and check out the full MACNA Talks 2019 playlist HERE on our YouTube channel!Dr. Tim's products can be found right on the Bulk Reef Supply website
We were so inspired by one of the most popular Freshwater Aquarium YouTubers out there Joey (AKA The King of DIY) that we are thinking of following in his footsteps and building the BRS Saltwater Aquarium Gallery ourselves! Ryan & Randy discuss what that might look like and you get to help decide if our dream will become a reality!
Saltwater aquarium ozone generators can make a HUGE difference in water clarity, quality and STENCH! If you're considering an ozone generator you need to check out this list of Top Ozone Mistakes first. This isn't our first rodeo when it comes to Reefing Mistakes. Look at all the ways we failed, below! ➡ https://brs.li/BRStv_TopReefing_MistakesCheck out Ozone Generators at Bulk Reef Supply!
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There are all kinds of coral dips out there, Coral RX, Bayer, Brightwell Lugol's and more...with that, all kinds of ways to FAIL using them. If you have LPS Corals, SPS corals or softie corals, you don't want to miss this episode! Knowing how to properly dip corals and what types of coral dips to use will not only make for higher chances they thrive, but also helps to keep you safe while dipping.
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No matter what size tank you own, Tunze makes an ATO solution for you. Whether you're using our favorite Osmolator 3155 or the smaller Nano 3152, you don't want to miss this episode. Our hosts serve up 11 of our most valuable tips and tricks that will help ensure your Tunze ATO system provides you with reliable and hassle-free freshwater replenishment. Check out Auto Top Off Systems at Bulk Reef Supply!
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Do you ever find yourself desperately wishing for some particular product or feature that would improve the way you maintain your reef aquarium? We sure do! In the latest BRStv live stream our hosts sit down and hash out some of the product improvements, upgrades and changes we wish we had in 2021 to help make keeping a reef tank all that much easier. Recorded LIVE on the BRStv YouTube Channel 5/06/21
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Our hosts deliver critical tips and some fundamental mistakes you don't want to make when using the Bulk Reef Supply Hybrid Balling Method. What is the Hybrid Balling Method? Sharing ideas from the classic Balling Method our "Hybrid Balling Method" Combines BRS Bulk Pharma Additives and Tropic Marin's Balling Method Part C along with their Trace A- and K+ supplements. Using this dosing approach, you can effectively maintain calcium and alkalinity levels along with all your necessary minor and trace elements and eliminate the salinity creep you get with classic two-part solutions. Check out the Hybrid Balling Method Kit on our website for a complete recipe and instructions! View Top Reefing Mistakes Playlist on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
Our hobby is fast-paced in many ways and we are always learning and growing as a community. There are, however, some things that just keep on holding us back. From products we wish we had to bad advice and the incorrect application of proven science, our hosts discuss some of those issues that really are slowing the progression of reef keeping as a whole. Recorded LIVE on the BRStv YouTube Channel 4/29/21Watch VIDEO on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
When it comes to using the Theiling Compact Rollermat, here at BRS we have made just about every mistake in the book. The good news, we have also had great success using them which means we have a ton of tips and tricks to help you effectively ditch those filter socks for good and get the best performance out of your automatic fleece filter roller. View Top Reefing Mistakes Playlist on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
With what we know about fish QT and what it takes to do it right, is this actually something the average reefer can do at home successfully? Could all of us be doing a better job of practicing safe quarantine at home? Why do we "QT Shame" each other? Out hosts explore these questions and more in this live broadcast. Randy also makes a special BRStv commitment to help reefers who want to QT at home. Recorded LIVE on the BRStv YouTube channel on 4/22/21
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We've tried nearly every test kit out there and have even tested many of them in our own BRStv Investigates video experiments. What we found is that a majority of these saltwater aquarium test kits are indeed very reliable and its actually us, the user, who are often doing things all wrong. Be smarter than us and just avoid these mistakes altogether so you can rely on your reef tank test kits each and every time. View Top Reefing Mistakes Playlist on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
The BRS/WWC Hybrid Method started as a tank trial to see what exactly we could learn by joining forces with World Wide Corals and extract the best ideas from each of our own reef tank experiences. Two years later it has blossomed into a STUNNING Red Sea E170 and the Red Sea 750XXL that is finally making a turn in the right direction. Our hosts sit down to discuss the wins, the losses, and the valuable lessons learned through applying the BRS/WWC Hybrid Method. Find out what worked, what didn't work and get some incredibly insightful tips that you can apply to your own reef tanks from two guys that know these tanks better than anyone. Recorded LIVE on the BRStv YouTube channel on 4/15/21Watch VIDEO on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
If you can avoid these Top 23 Dry Rock Cycling Mistakes, you can be successful using dry-rock to establish your reef tank! We are talking about how to cycle your saltwater aquarium successfully using ammonia and bacterial supplements combined with a handful of other tips we learned over the years.View Top Reefing Mistakes Playlist on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
With all of the modern technological advancements in reef tank gear and the current cost of livestock, the reef hobby is more expensive now than ever before. Ryan and Randy contemplate the reality of our hobby becoming more expensive over time and discuss ways to make it more affordable! We also dive into the idea of whether or not having all of the high-dollar equipment equals more success. Can you reach the same level of success using airstone skimmers and hang-on filters? What are the most valuable ways to help offset the cost of keeping a reef aquarium long term? Listen to this week's BRStv LIVE podcast to find out! **Recorded LIVE on YouTube 4/8/21
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Heater failure and related disasters are the #1 cause of tank crashes. Don't let that heater get the best of you and your tank, follow our advice instead! If you can manage to avoid these common aquarium heater mistakes, the fate of your reef tank will no longer be resting in the hands of a $30 heater. View Top Reefing Mistakes Playlist on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTokVisit BulkReefSupply.com
Ryan and Randy share their one million dollar reef tank ideas that will improve reef aquariums and enhance the hobby experience for their owners.
Ryan talks about some recent changes and struggles with his 360 gallon tank and introduce a new BRStv host!
Learn from the experts and don't make these mistakes when using an Auto Top Off System - ATO.
Ryan and Randy sit down to share their thoughts on Hawaii's DLNR decision to increase the requirements for commercial fishing licenses for aquarium purposes.
Take it from us and save yourself the hassle, don't make these mistakes when performing your water changes. Your reef tank will thank you.
Our hosts discuss the Top 10 most valuable tips for those of you just starting your very first reef tank.
Learn to avoid the top 20 mistakes reefers make when trying to overcome Aiptasia Anemones.
Learn all about salt mix and water changes and where we think these two fundamental aspects of reef aquaria are headed next!
Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes when using a Neptune Systems Apex Aquarium Controller.
Ryan and Randy reflect upon the last 16 years of reef tank lighting and what led us to creating such a vast catalog of BRStv videos focused on lighting.
Aquascaping is the "art" of placing your rocks inside your reef in such a way that it is functional yet also looks nice. Ryan and Randy put together a list of the top 23, highly regrettable, aquascaping mistakes you definitely want to avoid. A mistake in your rock work is one of the hardest things to correct after water and coral are in the tank so it is all that more important to avoid them!
What does 16 years of getting the right flow in a reef tank look like? How about the birth of BulkReefSupply.com for starters! In this episode, Ryan and Randy reflect upon the history of water flow in reef aquariums. From the beginnings of MJMods to revolutionary advancements in powerheads and the understanding of how important water flow really is for our corals.
Although we have been 2-part dosing our reef tanks for decades, the same mistakes are made over and over again by new hobbyists. We plan to put a stop to that vicious cycle with our list of the Top 15 Two-Part Dosing Mistakes! Check it out as Ryan and Randy dish out their very best advice for acheiving 2-Part success and maintaining major elements in a reef tank.
We have come a long way in our understanding of fish keeping. Everything from better nutrition and disease control to advanced life support and more efficient filtration, just about everything has changed in some way. Take a journey with Ryan and Randy down memory lane to hear all about what we've learned through the past 16 years of keeping saltwater fish.
Having trouble with algae in your reef tank? Our hosts share the hard lessons we've learned and discuss the mistakes many reefers make when trying to eradicate algae in their saltwater tanks for good!
Up until now, there was very little information published about how protein skimmers worked and the best ways to troubleshoot them. At one point, nearly everyone was slapping a pump on a tube and calling it a Reef Tank Protein Skimmer. We know SO much more now that it's hard to believe where we came from. In this episode, our hosts discuss that protein skimmer timeline and the vast knowledge we have gathered through years of trial and error on our very own reef tanks.
We all make reef lighting WAY harder than it has to be. Can it be as simple as "set it and forget it"? YES, it can! You just need a bit of knowledge and know-how and you will never have to worry about lighting again. Learn from these mistakes to change the way you think about reef tank lighting!
The reef keeping hobby and the "Live Rock vs Dry Rock" conversation has changed a lot over the past 15 years. Listen as Ryan & Randy talk about those changes, share their own experiences, and walk through a brief history of Live Rock for reef tanks.
Our hosts cover everything pH! Including why pH is important, what pH means and some of the most critical failures when it comes to monitoring and maintaining pH in a reef tank. So kick back and learn from our mistakes so you don't have to learn the hard way.
Reef aquarium husbandry is continually evolving, as we gain experience we learn more and more about what corals need to thrive and develop new ways to meet those needs in a closed ecosystem. In this episode, Ryan and Randy discuss the changes we have seen over the last 16 years in regards to maintaining elements focusing specifically on 2-Part Solutions, Calcium Reactors, and Kalkwasser.
Our hosts serve up a list of our Top 16 Protein Skimmer Mistakes! Why is this helpful you might ask? Well, you can learn from our bonehead moves and mishaps so you don't have to make the same mistakes yourself and learn the hard way!
Ryan & Randy share their own experiences as hobbyists learning to control waste levels and understand the effects of nitrate and phosphate in a reef tank. The conversation examines how our hobby views "nutrients", from past to present, which really paints an eye-opening picture of just how far we have come as a hobby in general.
Here are the Top 15 Refugium Mistakes we've found that just might be holding you back from Refugium success! Learn how to grow macroalgae like a pro and avoid some of the most common setbacks when using a refugium for nutrient control on your reef tank.
Find out the Top-15 Salt Mistakes we've made and how you can avoid them from the get-go! Ryan and Randy discuss some major learning curves involving salt mix to help you mix your water like a pro, without going through the headaches of learning the hard way. Previously Recorded on 1/14/2020
In the world of saltwater tank automation and monitoring, we've seen more than a handful of controllers and monitors through the years. From the tried and true Apex and Profilux units to the more experimental Aquatronics and Cerebra, there is certainly a lot we can learn from the history of tank automation. In this episode, Ryan and Randy share their own personal experiences and discuss the exciting advancements that help make our reef tanks smarter, safer, and more reliable. Streamed Live on YouTube 11/5/2020
Today we discuss what sets these two lighting options apart and why you may choose one over the other. Streamed May 5th, 2020
Can UV Sterilizers cure Ich? How about Algae, Dinoflagellates or bacterial blooms? Do you practice Ich Management or Ich Eradication? Is there a difference? Ryan and Randy take your comments and open a conversation into the world of UV Sterilizers for saltwater tanks.
The lingering and looming questions surrounding our hobby and the livelihood of our tanks... how does Coronavirus affect us? Today we're talking about ourselves being QT'd and how for reefers like us, more time with our tanks is a pleasant way to pass the time!
Do you wonder if your feeding your fish enough? Too much? Is feeding once per day adequate? We asked these questions and we share your thoughts and your answers!
Can you have a successful reef tank with just minutes of maintenance each month? Does the ULM approach even work? We share our ULM Tank Trials story!
Finally! If you thought we forgot about Ryan's Dream Tank build and the BRS360...think again! The TANK, STAND and SUMP are here!
It's been 9-months since we added coral and fish to our BRS/WWC Hybrid Method tanks and here's what they look like today! What are we going to change going forward? ... Listen and find out!
The ONE-And-ONLY Robert Farnsworth joins the Bulk Reef Supply #AskBRStv Facebook Group team. Chime in with some things you'd like to see over on AskBRStv. Streamed December 26th, 2019
What does the future hold for the iconic BRS160? Will we keep testing new reefing methods with the tank or will we finally leave it alone?
Don't worry, the BRS160 is fine, but we did FAIL along the way! Here's the biggest mistakes we made in the last almost 5-years of the BRS160. Trust us, you don't want to make the same mistakes we did!
Part-I update: Never before released info about the BRS160! And our most valuable WINS that brought the tank from 52-Weeks to 240-Weeks!
Today we've got Reef Savvy's Felix Bordon in the house! We discuss tank types, overflows, why someone would choose custom and where Felix got his start in building tanks!
Our very own Nick Manderfeld joins us today to talk about reef tank themes and how to maintain your interest over the years! With Nick's years of reefing experience both as a hobbyist and in the industry, he's been a true steel sharpener for Ryan and the BRS Crew.
Today we've got Greg Carroll (SCMAS President & one of the founders of Reefapalooza) joining us to talk about fish rooms and more!
WWC is in the house! Today we're talking with WWC Co-founder, Victor, who's definitely got some insight into tank size and shape with the challenges and successes they have had with the WWC 900, 500 and 283 gallon tanks (and tons of others)!
We have Terence Fugazzi from Neptune Systems in house today talking about LARGE tank placement! Terence has a 425gal reef tank in his own home and one of the longest build threads for how he set it up over on R2R, so we're excited to hear his insight into reef tank placement!
Today on Talking BRS360 we've got " Revhtree ", founder of Reef2Reef.com. David knows about funding a dream reef tank, having just set up one of his own!
Today we're talking about those side hustles that keep your saltwater tank running! Jeff Jacobson (founder of Underwater Creations and developers of Vibrant Aquarium Cleaner) joins us talk about turning a passion for the reef keeping hobby into a career.
In the main episode Ryan shared where he got his start in reefing and how he got to where he is today….now we're talking with both Ryan and Randy to discuss our first tanks and challenges that came with them!
Today we're talking with special guest Jeremy from Brightwell Aquatics about your dream reef tank, answering questions and discussing what's holding you back from building your tank.
Today we embark on another BRStv Investigates experiment using UV sterilizers! Ryan and Randy discuss sterilizers and their experiences as well as what they each expect from this next multi-month BRStv Investigates experiment. Streamed July 15, 2019
Get MORE life from your CO2 Scrubber media? Today Ryan and Randy will show you how to DIY your CO2 Scrubber into recirculation mode! Streamed July 9th, 2019
Today Ryan and Randy are saying goodbye to the Triton Core7 4-part dosing and hooking up a Vertex Calcium Reactor to the #BRS160! Streamed July 1, 2019
Randy recently got his hands on the Red Sea ReefLED 90 and gave it the full test for PAR and Spectrum. Today he takes your questions about this new LED light from Red Sea! Streamed Jun 24, 2019
Today we mix up a batch of ESV B-Ionic, which is about as close as you can get to DIY-ing your own that comes with all the parts you need. Streamed June 17, 2019
Today Randy is taking over with a short overview of running the Neptune Trident on the BRS160; some Q&A about his Trident experience so far and answering a few of your questions! Streamed June 10, 2019
Our BRS/WWC 750XXL suffered a power failure overnight! There were some losses, but more importantly… some lessons learned. Ryan and Randy discuss what happened and how we can prevent it from happening again. ***Streamed June 3, 2019
Today we're going over the results of the High/Low pH test, what we saw and future tests that we plan to do around this experiment. Streamed May 28, 2019
Today, we talk about ATO size, Removing Acro Colonies; Favorite DI Resin; Non-reefing tools; Alk/Cal potency test; are pumps the same? Streamed May 20, 2019
Today we check up on the MAY Preferred Reefer Giveaway; talk about house plants removing CO2; should you mix salt in the tank?; using an auto waterchange with a CaRx; what is dry skimming? And MORE! Streamed May 13, 2019
We talk Trident; Aquascaping; Water mixing stations; uniseals, rocks and more! Streamed May 6th, 2019
Jeremy joins Ryan and Randy for a little Q&A session about Brightwell additives and his favorite subject...Plumbing! Streamed April 19, 2019
Just two dudes… talking reefing… taking questions… giving answers… it's #AskBRStv Live! Today Ryan and Randy discuss some summertime topics and take your questions! Streamed April 29, 2019
Well, the BRS160 has looked better in its life and today we talk about some challenges we've been facing in keeping it going strong. From bryopsis to aiptasia and everything in between, Ryan & Randy discuss what has happened to the BRS160 and where it's headed going forward.
Questions about Neptune Apex Controller gear (including the Neptune Trident)? We tried to meet up with Terence, but failed.... Streamed April 15, 2019
Let's chat about fish choices for our tanks! Where we got them, why we got them and did they serve their purpose. Streamed April 8th, 2019
We're coming at you live from the BRStv Lab where we have a bunch of ongoing BRStv Investigates testing happening as we speak! Streamed April 1, 2019
It's featured threads day and today we are talking how well DI resin should remove chemicals, looking at sizing a return pump properly, exploring how light interacts with the water's surface, dosing magnesium and taking on your questions! Streamed March 25th, 2019
This one we're ID-ing sponges, talking about RODI expectations, looking at the Redfield Ratio for nitrates and phosphates, and giving our input on what it takes for bare minimum saltwater tank. Streamed March 18, 2019
Today we follow up the pretty hot topic of mixed saltwater storage and the results from our BRStv Investigates about what happens to Alkalinity and Calcium levels in various salt mixes after we've mixed the saltwater and stored it for upwards of 2-3 weeks. Streamed May 11, 2019
Ryan and Randy are live with a review of some top threads from #AskBRStv Facebook Group, discussing things like running a CaRx at night, when to change out GFO, raising cuttlefish, and MORE! Streamed March 4th, 2019
Ryan and Randy discuss their thoughts on last week's featured threads from the #AskBRStv Facebook Group. Here's some things we'll talk about today! Streamed February 25, 2019
Ryan & Randy answering questions about ATOs. From which ones they prefer and why, down to how important stable salinity can be to a successful reef tank they break it down! Streamed January 4th, 2019
So we've talked about it for months now, but how is the 750XXL actually doing in it's 4-month cycle? Ryan and Randy take your questions on the BRS/WWC Hybrid 750XXL. Streamed February 22, 2019
So you don't absolutely need an aquarium controller to have a happy reef tank, but in the inevitable event that something does happen… a controller sure can increase the likelihood that you can do something about it faster. Streamed Feb 18, 2019
Today we discuss how investing in little gains towards a higher percentage of long term success may be the better approach to reef keeping versus searching for what's best. Streamed Feb 11, 2019
We're talking about the ULM Tanks in Ryan's office. We'll share the successes, failures and lessons learned. Streamed February, 4 2019
We double down on our conversation about nutrition and feeding fish and corals with a live discussion and demonstration of how we make DIY food for reef tanks. Streamed February 1st, 2019
Favorite ways to feed your corals and coral feeding questions? Let's chat about it! Streamed January 28, 2019
Did you see the BRS/WWC System episode heaters? This one's all about heaters and heater questions! Streamed January 21, 2019
Today, Ryan and Randy talk a little about maintaining water parameters with Alkalinity/Calcium and Magnesium. Streamed January 7, 2019
Today on #AskBRStv Live it's all about feeding those critters in your tank. In this one Ryan and Randy discuss some fish and coral foods and answer some questions you may have about them for your tank. Streamed December 31, 2018
The Calcium Reactor discussion following the BRS/WWC Method episode on Alk/Ca/Mg Streamed December 28, 2018
Ryan flies solo in this Livestream where he previews the data and takes questions about the Kessil A360X LED. Streamed December 17, 2018
Streamed 12/13/2018
A little holiday well wishes from the BRS Crew and some Q&A about ANY reefing topic!
(Streamed: November 30, 2018)
"Ryan answer's questions about the BRS/WWC Hybrid System lighting episode!
Ryan and Randy answer your questions about additives and maybe a few others you throw at us!
How much flow do we need in our tanks? Total system turnover? Flow inside the display tank? Ryan takes on your questions!
Let's talk about the 4-month cycle we're choosing for the BRS/WWC method and answer a few other questions you may have!
This #AskBRStv Live session comes on the heels of BRS/WWC System Ep-9, about Nitrate and Phosphate levels for a healthy and stable reef tank. Tons of info in here!!
Listen to Ryan's first ever livestream, which was a Q&A on mechanical filtration from the BRS/WWC System series episode.
Have you wondered where Ryan or Randy got their start in this hobby? Today they discuss their reefing roots as well as take your questions and thoughts on getting started into Reefkeeping!