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Reef News Network
Reef News Network is a weekly podcast dedicated to the Saltwater Enthusiast and Reefkeeping Hobbyists. Every week your hosts Peter, Jeremy, and Hilary will bring to you industry news, tips, listener calls, featured topics, and special guests. This show is fun and upbeat while being educational and informative, so remember to keep your eyes on your tank and your ears in the reef!
More on the America Competes Act and the impact it WILL have on our industry if passed.
A last-minute amendment has been made to the America COMPETES Act (HR4521) that would impact all pet animals except for dogs and cats, despite the originally stated purpose of HB4521 being to strengthen America's economic and national security. Chris and Ryan from WWC join me today to talk about the potential impact on the industry animals and our hobby.
It's the start of the most wonderful time of the year, SHOW SEASON!!!! Join Hilary and Peter to chat about all the major shows this year, will we be seeing YOU at any?
After a long hiatus, RNN is back with all new co-host Hilary Jaffe, and your boy Jeremy featuring the Tip of the Week!
Red Sea Adapts, Poma Labs is at it again, and Science Ahead with Dr.Tim. Jeremy is healing up after his incident and making progress on his basement build so he can actually start his dream tank. Peter is in the last steps before setting up the 60 cube, working on the studio and enjoying his very large anemones. All this and more on Episode 176 of The Reef News Network!
Show Watch 2021
Reef-A-Palooza
Chicago October 16/17
MACNA - Canceled
Aquashella-
Dallas October 30/31
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News:
Peter- Red Sea United States has made a fairly large change on how they service local fish stores. Effective November 1 of this year Red Sea USA will allow local fish stores to submit their orders for Red Seas's popular line of all-in-one-aquariums directly to Red Sea. In the past stores would submit their orders to their favorite distributor with the distributor then sending the shipment to the store. However, because of the current imbalance of the supply chain Red Sea is trying to get more tanks to customers.
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter176
Jeremy- Poma Labs founder, Dr. Matthew L. Wittenrich, says, I have been obsessed with Maze Angels from before I could ever afford one. The opportunity to breed them and their close relatives to see what falls out has been too tempting not to try. It has taken a while to assemble the breeders, but we have been busy. We have bred and have juveniles of:
Maze x Maze
Maze x Blue Phantom
Blue Phantom x Blueline
Blueline x Blue Phantom
Blueline x Maze
Experimental breeding, and investigating the outcome of these many similar crosses might yield further clues as to the origins of the Maze Angelfish while also producing new varieties for the aquarium trade. Both new hybrids will become available in the next week, with the anticipated average retail price being around $1,000 per 2-inch fish, although certain individuals and other sizes may carry different pricing.
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy176
Main Topic:
Science Ahead a discussion on the new ideologies behind nitrification.
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Sizzling Bacon, Marine Science Magnet School Magic, and Reef Tank Rehab: Annoyance Edition. This week we catch up with Jeremy and his mishap and Peter talks studio. All this and more on Episode 175 of the Reef News Network!
Show Watch 2021
Reef-A-Palooza
Chicago October 16/17
MACNA - Canceled
Aquashella-
Dallas October 30/31
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News:
Peter- To the untrained ear, it might sound like bacon frying in a pan but, to fish, it is the alluring sound of a healthy home. Marine scientists are using underwater speakers to pump out the sound of a potential breakthrough. The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is in a race against climate change, with bleaching, cyclones and crown-of-thorns outbreaks threatening reefs.
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter175
Jeremy- Linking the Next Generation to Aquaculture Science - To say that teachers faced a challenging two-years while pivoting to protect their students during a pandemic while innovating new educational models to keep them engaged and learning is an understatement. But the Marine Science Magnet High School (MSMHS, Groton, CT) accepted the challenge head-on. In partnership with Mystic Aquarium and the support of Connecticut Sea Grant, MSMHS Aquaculture Teacher Eric Litvinoff conceptualized and delivered an innovative model to keep his kids' hands wet while learning about aquatic husbandry in a hybrid teaching model.
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy175
Main Topic:
Perhaps another episode series in the making, today we're going over some of the things that we have dealt with in the past or may have to deal with in the future that can definitely be a real annoyance. Many people have to deal with these annoyances and find them to be some of the real low points of the hobby. We are talking standard issue ups and downs that we all will face in the typical lifespan of a tank. We will go over some ways to get rid of or cope with these annoyances. Let's rework systems, redo flaws and rehab the tank in general so we can refresh your enjoyment level!
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A promising study from PIPA, Aquatic Expo, and Reef Gear Roundup: The Extras. This week Peter gives Jeremy the floor to discuss his tank update and some goings-on while he was away. All this and more on Episode 174 of the Reef News Network.
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Show Watch 2021
Reef-A-Palooza
Chicago October 16/17
MACNA - Canceled
Aquashella-
Dallas October 30/31
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Bahama Llama Coral: https://www.youtube.com/c/BahamaLlamaCoral
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News:
Jeremy- Some coral communities are becoming more heat tolerant as ocean temperatures rise, offering hope for corals in a changing climate. After a series of marine heatwaves hit the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA) in the central Pacific Ocean, a new study finds the impact of heat stress on the coral communities lessened over time.
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy174
Peter- Welcome to the Aquatic Expo: The Date: April 2-3, 2022 The Location: Atlanta, GA This 2 day fresh and marine aquatic marketplace will provide an intimate footprint which will focus on attracting new hobbyists while providing experienced hobbyists direct access to exhibitors and unique retail opportunities.
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter174
Main Topic:
We find that there are three camps in the reefing world, those who love gadgets and reef, those who love livestock and the gear is whatever and those who love both! The unsung Heroes, the Extra's the often-overlooked items that can make all the difference with your reef will be the stars of the show in this episode. Even though we are calling this episode 7 great items for your reef, we will provide options, so you can find one or a few of these items that work for your budget and reefstyle!
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There are different reasons for a tank tear down and some of those will have unique requirements but there are a lot of commonalities. This week guest host Brett Stout joins us to talk about tank teardown, his new tank, and more!
Show Watch 2021
Reef-A-Palooza
Chicago October 16/17
MACNA - Canceled
Aquashella-
Dallas October 30/31
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Aquashella Chicago homecoming, new venue but same great taste! Listen in to a variety of interviews with vendors and show staff!
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Reef-A-Palooza
California Postponed
Chicago October 16/17
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Guest host Hilary Jaffe joins RNN again to talk about micros plastics, public aquariums are hiring and crabs getting in the mood! Peter announces Top Shelf Aquatics joins the RNN team as the key sponsor for the new RNN studios, and as always we laugh and joke and have an all-around good time, all this and more on episode 171 of the Reef News Network!
Show Watch 2021
Reef-A-Palooza
California Postponed
Chicago October 16/17
MACNA - Canceled
Aquashella-
Chicago August 14/15
Dallas October 30/31
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News:
Hilary:
Public Aquarium: All the Jobs! Apply!
Crabs getting turned on by chemicals in plastic.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/science/hermit-crabs-sexually-excited-by-plastic-pollution-in-ocean-researchers-say/
Peter:
RNN Studios are coming!!!! Top Shelf Aquatics has joined RNN as a key sponsor to help facilitate the RNN studio build, Fritz Aquatics and OSA have joined too and construction starts in just 2 weeks!
Featured Topic: Plastic in the Oceans
Fun Facts:
*2018 Study: Only 9% of plastic is recycled
Most of the plastic that exists is single use.... 1 & done
3-5 million microfibers in our bodies at 1 time each day
Things like synthetic fabrics fleece, release ~2 grams of microfibers each wash!
Solutions to microfibers:
Planet Care Microfiber solution (stops 90%)
Patagonia- Guppyfriends washing bag for synthetic garments
Natural Fibers (cotton or wood vs synthetic)
Hermit Crabs: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/science/hermit-crabs-sexually-excited-by-plastic-pollution-in-ocean-researchers-say/
2015 Study: https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/corals-dine-microplastics
2018/2019 The Swim: https://www.seeker.com/videos/earth-conservation/how-millions-of-microscopic-fibers-are-ending-up-in-our-bodies
2020 Study: https://phys.org/news/2020-03-microplastics-coral-ecosystems.html
2021 Study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S004896972100588X
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This week we have a Women in Reefing Roundtable discussion with MetroKat, Coralista, and Caffeinated Reefer! We talk about a variety of reefing topics as well as the recent Op-Ed in Coral magazine regarding the hashtags ReefingInHeels!
Show Watch 2021
Reef-A-Palooza
California Postponed
Chicago October 16/17
MACNA - Canceled
Aquashella-
Chicago August 14/15
Dallas October 30/31
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Snow Storm Clowns, Marine Depot Musings and Strictly Business about AEFW. Jeremy is expecting delivery of the OptiMystic Reef 2.0 from Crystal Dynamic Aquariums in a few short weeks. Peter is enjoying the tank and seeing the tide turn against a few pesky pests. All this and more on Episode 169 of The Reef News Network!
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BRS Reef Pack (Open during certain 24hr windows for applicable discounts) - REEFNEWS
Show Watch 2021
Reef-A-Palooza
California Postponed
Chicago October 16/17
MACNA - Canceled
Aquashella-
Chicago August 14/15
Dallas October 30/31
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News:
Peter- Marine Depot Musings
Jeremy- Sea and Reef has just released the 11th designer longfin clownfish. The new fish is a longfin version of the very popular Snow Storm Clownfish. As Manny aquarists know, longfin clownfish are not new to the hobby, but Sea & Reef's new Longfin Clownfish have a much different look to them. Their longfin clownfish have long flowing fins with a rounded, more even outlines. This sets them apart from the typical longfin strain that display jagged, stiff fins with uneven edges that are often observed. Marine Biologist, Soren Hansen, observed with great excitement the very first batch of Longfin Mocha Storm Clownfish as they went through metamorphosis and grew their beautiful, even-edged fins.
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy169
Main Topic:
EPMD no wait it's AEFW but we are Strictly Business with the info in this episode and the plans we have for treating these no-nonsense pests.
Coral aquaculture is ever increasing around the world for reef restoration and the hobby. The effort to minimize the impact of coral predators, pathogens and parasites is necessary for optimal growth. We are going to discuss the Acropora coral-eating polyclad flatworm (AEFW), which feeds on wild and cultivated Acropora species. Recent studies have found the presence of AEFW in wild Acropora colonies, new studies are taking place on the possible affects. The inadvertent introduction of this pest into our reef tanks can lead to the rapid death of coral colonies.
We will discuss treatment of infested corals, the flatworm's life cycle, how to disrupt said life cycle, and how temperature can affect your treatment plan. We have outlined a few plans that can help. It is good amount of work but it is worth it to save your Acros!
Great Article to check out on these pests -
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2019.00524/full
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Jeremy makes it to RAP NY while I was on vacation and gets a great low down from the people and vendors that were there!
Show Watch 2021
Reef-A-Palooza
California Postponed
Chicago October 16/17
MACNA Canceled
Aquashella-
Chicago August 14/15
Dallas October 30/31
Reef Worx
Seattle July 17
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RNN008 a practical guide on how to effectively attack and win at a Frag Show! We tell you how to plan, what to bring, and what to do once you are home with all your new buys!
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A new Damsel, Nyos Torq G2 and What's the Alternative. This week we catch up with Jeremy who had a blast at RAP NY and is prepping and eagerly awaiting delivery of the OptiMystic Reef 2.0 Tank. Peter is back from his Azorean adventure and getting ready for some big updates. All this and more on Episode 168 of the Reef News Network.
Show Watch 2021
Reef-A-Palooza
California Postponed
Chicago October 16/17
MACNA - Canceled
Aquashella-
Chicago August 14/15
Dallas October 30/31
Reef Worx
Seattle July 17
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News:
Jeremy- Hiding among the deep reefs of the Western Atlantic, associating with the rather well-known Sunshine Chromis (Chromis insolata) and Purple Chromis (C. scotti), and initially mistaken as a color morph of the Yellowtail Reeffish (Chromis enchrysurus), and even being found in the waters of Southern Florida, the Whitetail Reeffish is now officially recognized as a distinct species, Chromis vanbebberae. The Whitetail Reeffish was in the ocean all along, but it took genetic research to uncover its true identity.
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy168
Peter- The Torq G2 is the newest modular media reactor from Nyos, bringing a wealth of useful new improvements. The original Nyos Torq was not the first modular media reactor with easily removable chambers but it was the first to have interchangeable reactor chambers of different sizes.
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter168
Main Topic:
Alternative Ideas: The current state of things is a fun and interesting take that is easily embraced and loved by most of us, with a few common system types there is a huge variety of options for all levels of reef keepers. We generally see the following system types: Mixed Reef, Softie Reef and Zoa/LPS/SPS/Nem dominant style systems.
There are whole other worlds to explore, today we are going to discuss a few options available that are very close to the familiar.
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This week we catch up with the RNN and RNNNation Team to have a great roundtable discussion about some interesting topics, including the breaking news of the Marine Depot buy-out by BRS!
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Show Watch 2021
Reef-A-Palooza
New York - June 26/27
California August 21/22
Chicago October 16/17
MACNA - September 3, 2021 - September 5, 2021
Aquashella-
Chicago August 14/15
Dallas October 30/31
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A Lego reef, captive bred Copperbanded Butterflyfish and The Hawaiian Fish Ban, Band-Aid. Jeremy has all his fish and coral in tubs and just heard that the Crystal Dynamic Tank build is going well! Peter is enjoying the afterglow of RAP his new shed build and a beautifully stable system! All this and more on Episode 165 of the Reef News Network.
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Show Watch 2021
Reef-A-Palooza
New York - June 26/27
California August 21/22
Chicago October 16/17
MACNA - September 3, 2021 - September 5, 2021
Aquashella-
Orlando June 12/13
Chicago August 14/15
Dallas October 30/31
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Reefs.com: https://reefs.com/
Bahama Llama Coral: https://www.youtube.com/c/BahamaLlamaCoral
Reef2Reef: www.reef2reef.com
News:
Jeremy- Captive Bred Copperbanded Butterflyfish. The broodstock pairing attempts started in 2017 with one successful pair, then additional potential broodfish were obtained in 2018. Currently, there are four bonded pairs of copperband butterflyfish at IRREC. One pair (henceforth referred to as Pair A), consisting of the largest-sized individuals, is spawning consistently. Another pair has spawned a few infertile eggs but is not consistently spawning yet. Two other pairs may not be sexually mature yet. There is still a long way to go but the very large numbers of eggs laid (upwards of 50k) and fair fertilization rate (up to 35%) actually make these a viable option in the near future.
http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy164
Peter- A Lego Reef?? In a makeshift saltwater nursery located on an offshore Singapore island, a vital scientific experiment is taking place involving corals and sea invertebrates and Lego bricks.
We needed to create flat and stable surfaces for the animals to rest on, explained Neo Mei Lin, a leading marine biologist and senior research fellow from the National University of Singapore's Tropical Marine Science Institute. Detachable Lego bricks proved very useful in helping us to hold corals and giant clams in place.
http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter164
Remy's Bahama Llama Tip of the Week: Spring Purge
Main Topic:
Hawaiian Fish Ban what does it mean for us? Will this fuel a major push of captive bred options? Will we see price increases, what will be available/scarce? Will we also go over some favorites and alternative options that might float your boat.
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After a long year, the first major show is back and that show is RAP! Join me for several interviews from the floor, apologies up front as my audio is a little loud but had a headphone failure and was talking too loud!
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RNN008 - a practical guide on how to effectively attack and win at a Frag Show! We tell you how to plan, what to bring, and what to do once you are home with all your new buys!
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RNN Classics, Falling in Love with a Coral at the Frag Show, a practical guide on how to effectively attack and win at a Frag Show! We tell you how to plan, what to bring, and what to do once you are home with all your new buys! With frag show season in full effect nationwide there are some great tips and tricks for reefers of all levels!
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RNN008 - a practical guide on how to effectively attack and win at a Frag Show! We tell you how to plan, what to bring, and what to do once you are home with all your new buys!
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Public Aquarium update, Red Sea Dosers, and Fish Nutrition 101 with Guest host Hilary Jaffe All that and more on episode 162 of the Reef News Network!
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Remy's Bahama Llama Tip of the Week:
Goals
Main Topic:
Nutrition is an important part of your fish's health. While most of what we know is extrapolated from aquacultured species, we can still utilize some basic life history from herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores to make food that will be beneficial for them. The nutrition basics can easily be applied to understanding how to read a fish food label and determine what foods are better for your fish.
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This week we catch up with the RNN and RNNNation Team to have a great roundtable discussion about four interesting topics.
Topics Discussed:
RAP CA Canceled - can shows survive this year?
Kessil A500x light over $700 who is this for?
Red Sea Stand Upgrade, should companies do more to stand behind products?
Would you consider yourself to be an unconventional reefer?
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Reef Keepers Roundtable #2
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Jeff Johnston
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A Big T call, Remy brings us a great tip of the week and The Cycle Conundrum. Jeremy has started designing his sump with Crystal Dynamic Aquariums and making the tubs ready for fish and coral. Peter is having fun with his tank even with some rock re-arrangement by the eel. All this and more on Episode 160 of the Reef News Network!
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News:
Peter- RAP California is canceled:
Remy's Bahama Llama Tip of the Week:
Schedule Now for the Busier Times
Main Topic:
How often do you hear questions about the aquarium nitrogen cycle? For something that's so important, it's surprising just how much mystery remains around this subject. We have talked about the cycle and helpful products in the past and we've tried almost all of them today we will go over them again and try to bring some clarity.
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Shows-a-go what you need to know, retrofit kit and The Harem Hypothesis. This week we catch up with Peter who is prepping the 60ga cube and riding the stable train on his main display and Jeremy has ordered his upgrade, a beast from Crystal Dynamic Aquariums is going to be making its way to CT! All this and more on Episode 159 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- Red Sea owners have an opportunity to receive a free retrofit cabinet support upgrade for the 2 Red Sea aquarium models. This retrofit is easy to install and does not require draining any water or the removal of livestock from your system. Currently, Red Sea provides customers a 3-year warranty as standard (from date of purchase), so owners of earlier versions that were purchased with a 2-year warranty, will be awarded the additional year of warranty (total 3 years from the date of purchase) upon installation of the retrofit cabinet support.
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Peter- What you need to know RAP May 15-16
Remy's Bahama Llama Tip of the Week:
Emergency backup plans
Main Topic:
Clownfish are a very popular species, with great coloration, tons of variety with wild and captive bred designer genes, a fairly small size and territory. They seem to be constantly on the offensive or defensive and will often be aggressive towards fish that venture into their territory. If you want to keep a harem there are a few things that will lead toward success.
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Public Aquarium update, Self decapitating sea slugs, and Underwater Acoustics with Guest host Hilary Jaffe All that and more on episode #158 of the Reef News Network!
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Hilary: Self Decapitating 2 types Sacoglossen (Elysia sp.) Sea Slugs!
Defense mechanism against parasites.
Head pops off and regens a body in 7-22 days, the discarded body eventually dies and this process can happen multiple times.
Peter: The CoralVue Hydros Wireless Feeder is a new aquarium tool that delivers both convenience and a very attractive price.
Remy's Bahama Llama Tip of the Week:
Nitrates
Main Topic:
Sound is all around us including and especially underwater. Over 800 species of fish use sound to communicate, to help in finding food, in reproduction displays, and to show aggression, but some of those things are being dampened. The oceans have become an increasingly noisy place and all that sound is changing how fish and other ocean animals relate to their surroundings. There have been studies looking at the impacts of sound in the wild and even in freshwater ornamental species, but there has been limited work done on ornamental saltwater species. How does the equipment we use on our tanks and ambient noise from where they are located impact them?
Waterlogged VCA Video: https://youtu.be/DtSlF13qS30
2021 Underwater Sound Literature Review: https://www.waterloggedlife.com/blog/2021/2/9/when-home-doesnt-sound-like-it-used-to
2004 Goldfish Noise-induced stress study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14691090/
2012 Goldfish Study (Pond and Aquarium Filters): https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09524622.2011.9753639
2018 Zebrafish Classical Music: https://zfin.org/ZDB-PUB-180731-3
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This week we give you a taste of what you can expect for content on the Clubhouse app. Unfortunately for the moment the app is iPhone only and invite-only but that will be changing soon, if you have an iPhone and want an invite, drop us a line on FB or by email and we will hook you up. Enjoy a tip from Remy and Mr. Humble Fish hosted by MetroKat talking about fish disease.
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Remy's Bahama Llama Tip of the Week:
Salt
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Check out the Clubhouse app on iOS and request an invite by DMing or email RNN
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A major announcement, tank upgrade planning, and three years of RNN on this special live recording, all this and more on Episode 156 of the Reef News Network!
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Remy's Bahama Llama Tip of the Week:
Feeding Variety is the Spice of Life.
Main Topic:
Lets talk about Upgrades and Plans:
Jeremy is planning on upgrading to the OptiMystic Reef 2.0
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Have a stimulus check or tax return coming? Revisit how to maximize your money and Ball on a Budget! The episode was chosen by Super admin Jeff Rust, please join us next week for our LIVE 3 year anniversary episode!
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Remy's Bahama Llama Tip of the Week: Everyday Items
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This week we catch up with Jeremy, Peter, Brett, Manny and Roy to have a great roundtable discussion about five interesting topics.
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Remy's Bahama Llama Tip of the Week: Ettiquette
Main Topic:
Reef Keepers Roundtable #2
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Roy Lovato
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Half a trillion coral, ReefBot update, and The Others Pt. 2 The Shrimp Chronicles. This week Peter informs us his tank is fine and doesn't elaborate beyond that since we have a ton of notes this episode. Jeremy is in full prep mode for this weekend's frag show but making additions as well adding in an awesome Blue Throat Trigger and a Lawnmower blenny. All this and more on Episode 153 of the Reef News Network!
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Peter: For the first time, scientists have assessed how many corals there are in the Pacific Oceanand evaluated their risk of extinction.
While the answer to how many coral species are there? is Googleable', until now scientists didn't know how many individual coral colonies there are in the world.
In the Pacific, we estimate there are roughly half a trillion corals, said the study lead author, Dr Andy Dietzel from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University (Coral CoE at JCU).
This is about the same number of trees in the Amazon, or birds in the world.
The results are crucial for the research and conservation of corals and coral reefs as they decline across the world due to the effects of climate change.
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Jeremy: ReefBot uses traditional reagent based method to autonomously measure the levels of the most common parameters in your tank. It currently measures Alkalinity, Calcium, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphate, Nitrite, Ammonia, Copper and Iodine with more parameters added regularly.
Upgraded features
Needle Reach The needle can now reach most of the reagents in the vials allowing you to perform more tests before refilling.
Design upgrade Minor changes were done on the design of the ReefBot V2 to give it a smoother look than the ReefBot V1.
Reset Button A reset button was added to the ReefBot V2 which was not found in it's younger version.
Device communication 0/10V communication protocol for 3rd party devices.
New Actuator The ReefBot V2's uses an upgraded mechanical design that allows it to test your tank's parameters and return the results even faster than the original ReefBot!
We replaced the old actuator with a new one that is more sturdy and reliable.
More precision The ReefBot V2 is more precise in testing in which it has higher resolution titration tests with a precision of 0.001 milliliter (1l ).
Quieter The ReefBot V2 is ever more silent as we are trying to keep your testing as smooth as possible.
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Remy's Bahama Llama Tip of the Week: Testing!
Main Topic:
The Others Pt. 2
Last time we focused Sea Stars and Crabs. This week we will go over the Shrimp we find to be interesting for our collective tanks.
Shrimp
Fantastic natural scavengers and incredible behaviors give shrimp this amazing draw for many of us. From symbiosis with fish for protection/housing and cleaning services to hunting pests or just adding a different element to your system there are plenty of reasons to add a single or multiple shrimp to your system.
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The traveling show with Jon Swanson and Break on Through to The Others Side. This week we catch up with the astounding Jon Swanson of the E.O. Smith Coral Project and find out all about this year's innovative version of the Frag Farmers Market. Jeremy is prepping to be part of this amazing show and enjoying some real growth and stability in his systems. Peter is running steadily on cruise control and eyeing up some Euphyllia from Jeremy's tank. All this and more on Episode 152 of the Reef News Network!
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This week we have a great conversation in place of our normal news segment.
Remy's Bahama Llama Tip of the Week:
Heater redundancy
Main Topic:
The Others....
Sea Stars and Crabs, today we will go over some of what can be considered, the others! We have talked in-depth fish and coral and some of the oddballs, this episode is dedicated to some of the fun unique, useful, common and unusual reef safe inhabitants you may have or want for your systems!
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A look at live rock, online workshops and, The Anthias Algorithm. This week we catch up with Jeremy who just acquired a new frag tank to sell corals from and is seeing some solid Acro growth in his display tank. Peter is enjoying the stability his system is having and loving how big his Eel and Koi Tang are getting! All this and more on Episode 151 of The Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- Coral Spawning and Larval Culturing Workshop by Conservation Diver
$20 for this virtual event that takes place on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 AT 12 PM EST 3 PM EST
As part of a series of online webinars and workshops, we will be hosting a talk on Coral Spawning and Larval Culturing. This is one of the more recent and cutting-edge methods of reef restoration, which we believe holds the greatest promise for the future.
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Mini MACNA
February 27, 2021
The Location: Online
1 Day, 3 Speakers, 1 Workshop, 1 Panel Discussion, and More!
Adopting an online format for a mid-year gathering, mini MACNA is an opportunity for our community to come together and continue to learn about our incredible marine aquarium hobby. Mini MACNA will be held on February 27, 2021, as a webinar event, with the theme of Overcoming Challenges in Reefkeeping.
Jamie Cragg:
For my talk, I'll be covering advances in coral spawning system designs, some challenges of coral spawning at home, and tips on spawning new species, and finally, I'll be focusing on approaches to produce new coral color morphs through selective breeding of chimeras (grafted coral) and its future potential for the industry.
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Peter- Live Rocks- How they should be treated
So, the first concern is to keep them healthy and active bacteria alive, which is used in the nitrification before and the denitrification after. Our interlocutor believes that the majority of pathogenic parasites aren't introduced with the rocks, but with the corals, so he never treats the rocks with chemical/osmotic systems, or similar.
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Hydros XS Hits the market!
http://bit.ly/RNNnewsHydrosXS
Main Topic:
The Anthias Algorithm
Anthias have mixed reviews in the hobby and with good reason! The stunning colors and patterns along with the sometimes-high difficulty level for successful keeping, make for a polarizing reputation. We believe almost every species we care for has different care levels, even on a case-by-case basis, but with good preparation you can put yourself in the best position for success! This week we will discuss an overview of the species, feeding, care, some of the types available and our favorites.
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A new coral food option, a bit of homeschool, and Sweet Coralline. We are BACK! This week we catch up with Jeremy, working on his systems, fragging away, and enjoying some growth and stability. Peter is coming right along allowing his tank to fill in and added some peppermint shrimp to battle aiptasia. All this and more on Episode 150 or The Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- If you have a student (or many in my case) doing in-person classes, online learning, homeschooling, hybrid or has given up altogether, you should check out Outschool.com. The site has over 100,000 classes to choose from, for students 3-18 years old (though quite a few look interesting for adults, as well). The coolest part is that there are SO many classes on marine biology, including subjects like:
Ocean Ecosystems in Minecraft & the Real World and Advanced Coral Reef Ecology.
This is a great opportunity to get a younger person interested in coral reefs and perhaps the hobby, while having fun and learning.
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Peter- ELOS svC Science M1 MICRO-zooplankton is a new SPS & LPS coral food that was just released in the United States.
It is well known that many corals feed on organic matter. And for many corals to thrive about 15% of their food source to comes from organic matter. Most corals are both heterotrophic (catching nutrition from outside sources) and autotrophic (relying on photosynthesis from symbiotic algae AKA zooxanthellae). Coral morphology clearly exemplifies the need for organic food sources with the presence of feeding tentacles.
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Main Topic:
Sweet Coralline
Coralline Algae
From beginner to advanced reefers coralline algae plays a big part in our systems and it strikes many chords;). This is the algae outbreak we all want to see in our tanks, even those awesome macroalgae tank love this stuff. We all want that beautiful natural pink/purple growth to happen quickly in our systems, then as it takes off we need to manage its growth. Today we will cover how to cover your reef with this amazing stuff and how to manage it (a bit).
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Hawaiian livestock shutdown, exploding heaters, and Admin Take over with Nick Loftus featuring a deep dive into dosing with special guest William Harris, All this and more on Episode 149 of the Reef News Network!
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Nick- Hawaiian Livestock Shutdown
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Will- Coral Hospital Tool Could Help Safeguard Reefs Facing Climate Change
https://scitechdaily.com/coral-hospital-tool-could-help-safeguard-reefs-facing-climate-change/
Tip of the Week:
Will Talks about the infamous exploding heaters and correct placement to avoid having it happen in your aquarium! And if it does happen how to remove the harmful chemicals from your tank before it's too late!
Main Topic:
A Reefers Guide to Dosing: Nick and Will Talk about all of the ins and outs of dosing your reef from day 1 to year 10. Algae issues, bleached out corals, macroalgae, & More. Additionally learning your reef and finding the intake of your inhabitants.
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A movie recommendation, magnetic mechanism and a chat with the king of macro algae, Dennis...AKA, @Tigaboy.h2o! This week is another admin takeover. Remy (@bahamallamacoral) and Tyler (@inland_reef) talk about their background in the hobby and chat about the latest trend, macro algae display tanks.
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Remy's Movie Recommendation: My Octopus Teacher on Netflix - https://youtu.be/3s0LTDhqe5A
Tip of the Week:
Tyler shared a tip to organize all your metal fragging tools and tweezers. Harbor Freight Magnetic Tool Holder: https://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-magnetic-tool-holder-60433.htm l
Main Topic:
This week we discussed how to start a macroalgae display tank from top to bottom. From equipment to fertilizer and also where to purchase some colorful plants!
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New aquarium opening and Staghorn coral research. Tips about Magnetic cleaners and Fish that are jerks! Plus an unexpected update on Inky the Octopus. All that and more on episode #147 of The Reef News Network!
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News:
Hilary: New aquarium that opened during pandemic. Wooza! Branson Aquarium at the
Boardwalk.
And thanks to funding from National Science Foundation and the EPA, Scientists at UCF have
been able to study the strength of Staghorn coral. Did you know they found that because of its
porous structure it is able to withstand a lot more than they initially expected?
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-01/uocf-uea010821.php
With this knowledge they can assist agencies who are planting coral gardens, and help them to
place the corals in areas with the highest chances of success.
Kat: Not really news but check our Oceanhero.com
It is a search engine that does a lot of good. for every 5 searches you do, they are able to pay
one person to remove the equivalent of one plastic bottle of plastic waste from the ocean! I
have managed to help recover the equivalent of 596 plastic bottles. Read more here
https://blog.marinedepot.com/2020/09/join-marine-depot-in-recovering-plastic-from-the-
ocean.html
Main Topic:
Fish that are jerks!! They bite, they destroy corals, they slap you
around. Pretty sure everybody has some experience with a
nasty fish. Kat and Hilary discuss the fish they have known and
read some responses from others too.
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This week Super Fan and Admin Blaine Boone choose his favorite episode of all time for your listening pleasure!
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This is the RNN ReMix - I mean Recap 2020! This week we catch up with Jeremy and Peter and talk Highlights and lowlights. Top episodes, Interviews and some tank talk. All this and more on Episode 145 of the Reef News Network!
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It is the time of year that many people use to review and reflect upon the year before moving forward with a new year. This week we are going to do just that, going over a few of our favorite episodes from the year and other highlights and some low points the year had for us both on the podcast and with our tanks.
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This week we catch up with Jeremy and Peter talk a bit about their tanks. Then we jump into some great holiday options for our reef tanks or yours!
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Happy Reefy Fishmas this week we talk about some gear, fish and coral options that Jeremy and Peter are looking forward to. In addition, we built out a quick Reefers Secret Santa list, check it out.
Top 5 Secret Santa Reefy Gifts
1. Nori and a Clip
2. Mini DIY Frag Kit
Super Glue Gel
SS Cuticle Clippers
10 Pack Razor Blades (No oil)
3. RODI Auto Shut Off-Kit
4. IceCap Coral Viewing Lens
5. Coral Max
6. Flipper Nano Scraper
7. Flipper Viewing Lens
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Wild Weed Eaters, Happy Coral, and AWC Awesomeness. This week we catch up with Jeremy and Peter after a big snowstorm. Jeremy lost quite a few of the fish he got in a few weeks ago but is optimistic about the three survivors. Peter is back in CT and all good with his system after two weeks away (just as planned). All this and more on Episode 143 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- As corals die, seaweed takes over. Like weeds in your garden, seaweeds can crowd out new corals, just like the weeds can crowd out your crops. In addition to crowding out the coral, seaweed uses biological weapons to take over more space and inhibit coral growth (allelopathy), enter the Caribbean King Crab. Scientists say these crabs eat coral-choking seaweed and algae and may help with restoring coral reefs.
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy143
Peter- Scientists have discovered a climate crisis refuge for coral reefs off the coast of Kenya and Tanzania, where species are thriving despite warming events that have killed their neighbors.
The coral sanctuary is a wildlife hotspot, teeming with spinner dolphins and boasting rare species, including prehistoric fish and dugongs. Researchers believe its location in a cool spot in the ocean is helping to protect it and the surrounding marine life from the harmful effects of the climate crisis.
http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter143
Main Topic:
The idea of auto water changes has been around for a while but the tools needed to pull them off in reef systems were not as readily available to reefers as they are today. The concept of auto water changes originated in freshwater, particularly breeders implemented them to help maintain many systems. This may be a middle ground to the topic of episode one the great water change debate.
https://www.coralvue.com/autoaqua-awc-auto-water-changer
https://genesisreefsystems.com/
https://ecotechmarine.com/versa
https://www.neptunesystems.com/getstarted/dos-2/dos-awc/
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This week Robert Farnsworth from BRS is back to share his thoughts on some great gift ideas for the reefer in your life! Along with Robert Superfan and Admin Blaine Boone joins in the conversation and we find out all of what he wants for Christmas, all this, and more on episode 142 of the Reef News Network!
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Photo gallery fun, the importance of iron, rail cars, and the Inky the Octo Show. This week we catch up with our good friend Kat and hear about her systems. Jeremy finally installed a float valve on his RODI reservoir and is enjoying his system, Peter is running his system remotely, and its rocking right along. All this and more on Episode 141 of The Reef News Network.
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Kat- Coral reefs, like humans, require a certain amount of iron to stay healthy. While iron is an important component of human blood, in corals it supports the heath of a reef's photosynthetic co-stars: microscopic algae.
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsKat141
Peter- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the deployment of 32 rail cars to the Fire Island and Twelve Mile reefs during the third year of New York's historic expansion of artificial reefs off the shores of Long Island. The Governor directed this strategic deployment of donated rail cars-16 to each of the two reefs-as part of an ongoing effort to help improve New York's diverse marine life and boost Long Island's recreational, sport fishing and diving industries. To date, 64 of the 75 total rail cars donated by Wells Fargo Rail Corporation in 2020 have been deployed to reefs.
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter141
Jeremy- It seems I am on a photo gallery kick. Last week I talked about some photos of corals at shows, this week it is clams in the wild. Do yourselves a favor and check out the articles: Tridacnids From the Red Sea Pt. 1 & 2 and Indian Ocean. Beautiful imagery and great info. The articles can be found on our media partner site Reefs.com and we will link to them directly.
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy141-1
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy141-2
https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy141-3
Main Topic:
Peter and MetroKat have a conversation about Inky the Octo. Kat's Caribbean Dwarf Octopus.
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Terrific Tang, Cardinalfish Nomenclature and Skimmers Part Deux with David Lee Two. This week we catch up with David who took on a really cool project over the Summer, Jeremy who is figuring out his new fishy additions, and Peter is cruising along and loving his eel! All this and more on Episode 140 of The Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- The Anubis Tang is a one-off purple scopas tang hybrid. Despite its radical juvenile appearance, it was initially thought that the Purple X Scopas tang would lose its appeal as it grows, but that we couldn't have been more wrong. This unique fish is nothing seen before, and god knows that weird aberrant tangs are now very common.
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Peter- Across the world, there are animals with the word cardinal' in their name and as most readers will know the entire fish family Apogonidae are known as cardinals, but why? Why are these fish called cardinals'?
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We are talking with David Lee today about the new AquaVitro Division Skimmers from Seachem that are making waves. First, we will go over the basics of skimmers and then, talk about some of the interesting and awesome things the AquaVitro Skimmers are bringing to the table.
Seachem Aquavitro Division Skimmers
The aquavitro divisionTM Skimmer is Finally Here!
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OSA update, Eye-Candy Nostalgia, and A Reefers Guide to Buying Coral. This week we catch up with Jeremy is enjoying the new control over his tank and getting texts from the system, Peter is loving his eel and seeing good growth in his system. All this and more on Episode 139 of The Reef News Network.
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A beginner's guide to buying coral: what to look for what to avoid, options on where and when to buy along with some tips we have picked up along the way. Whether you are buying a frag to grow out or a colony that will be perfect for that spot you have been looking to fill in your aquascape, picking out a new coral is one of the absolute highlights for a reefer.
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Mobius what, a custom cabinet, and Served Up On A Plate: A Fantastic Looking Substrate. This week we catch up with Jeremy making major automation progress with the Hydros Control 4 that he added to his system (on his own) and Peter who is enjoying stability in his system and getting ready to add some more coral! All this and more on Episode 138 of The Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- Richard Back of the Afishionado Channel shows us his custom-made controller cabinet in his new YouTube video and it is really worth checking out. He just built out a nano system and was finding the lack of space for equipment frustrating. He ended up with a furniture grade custom made piece that is pretty awesome!
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Peter- The Mobius control app was designed to work directly with Ecotech Marine products allowing an increased level of control. However, Aqua Illumination which is part of Ecotech Marine had a separate myAI app that Aqua illumination users needed to use to control their products.
According to Jay Sperandio who works at Ecotech Marine as head of sales the Mobius control application will be able to control Aqua Illumination products.
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The group commonly known as the plate corals are members of the family Fungiidae. With taxonomy in a fluid state that is fairly regularly changing, we are going to do the best we can to cover these awesome options for your reef. Considered in the trade as an LPS they are fairly easy to care for option that comes in a huge variety of colors and patterns that all stay in the relative plate-like shape. They can be placed on rockwork but are often kept on the substrate adding dynamic elements to an area that can often be overlooked. Today we will be covering more of the reasons we love plates and why they are a great addition to your reef, along with a touch on the scientific breakdown, ideal parameters, placement, and interesting info/ care tips.
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Another reef robot, natural cement, and Reefing On The Go: an RNN and ReefDudes collaboration. This week we are live streaming with Deven on the ReefDudes YouTube channel. Deven catches us up on some of his pursuit of higher pH in his display, Jeremy is excited to add some new gear and working on his balance, Peter got some solid pics and is enjoying his tank. All this and more on Episode 137 of the Reef News Network.
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Jeremy- Coral reefs are hotspots of biodiversity. As they can withstand heavy storms, they offer many species a safe home. A team has now discovered that a very specific type of 'cement' is responsible for the stability of coral reefs - by forming a hard calcareous skeleton, coralline red algae stabilize the reefs, and have been doing so for at least 150 million years.
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Deven & Peter- It's been over four years since we first became aware of the Moai robotic glass cleaner and we're happy to learn that this project is still alive. This exciting and ambitious aquarium device is not just an automatic algae scraper, but its built-in webcam will also allow owners to stream video of their aquarium, from any location on the glass!
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We posted in Reef News Nation about topic suggestions a few weeks ago and had some great suggestions (please keep that post alive if you have an idea for an episode!!!), this one jumped out right away as a great option. Today we are going to talk about Reefing on the go, setting yourself up for success when you are away from your tank. Be it a few days out of town a week or longer vacation or regular travel for work, there are steps you can take, choices you can make, and systems you can put in place that will help you succeed.
First off, can it be done? We are going to give a tentative yes. It is going to be a bit more difficult and will require some serious planning, smart choices, and help if your travel is a consistent thing.
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An unusual teacher, Taller than the Empire State Building and a deep dive into the Hydros Control with Carlos and Don from CoralVue. This week we catch up with Jeremy who is enjoying fattening up his fish and working out some troubling losses, Peter is enjoying a nice stretch of solid stability and happy tank inhabitants. All this and more on Episode 136 of the Reef News Network.
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Peter- A coral reef taller than New York City's Empire State Building has been discovered off the coast of Australia. The first discovery of its kind in over 120 years, scientists say the reef is more than 1,600 feet tall. It was discovered by scientists conducting a year-long search of the ocean surrounding Australia.
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Jeremy- A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.
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Deep Dive: Hydros Control with Carlos and Don of CoralVue
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Due to a computer crash, RNN had to call an audible and come up with a Plan B episode. With no shows in sight and people always saying they want longer episodes, we got crazy and stitched together over 6 hours of show interviews from the past 2 years. Reminisce about when we used to have shows and see what things we talked about back then that have come to be today! Enjoy!
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A crafty reef, one million coral, and In Da' Club Pt. 2, Now What Do Ya Do? Jeremy and Special guest Blaine Boone President of the Middle Tennessee Reef Club, RNN Admin, and Superfan discuss some of the ins and out of running a reef club. This week we catch up with Jeremy who installed a new doser and is working on getting set up to install and track the results of a new piece of gear & Blaine that is prepping for an upgrade and trying to keep focused on his current system while still progressing the plan. All this and more on Episode 134 of the Reef News Network!
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Blaine- Champaign, Ill. Community members can crochet sea creatures that will become part of a crochet coral reef to be displayed next spring at the new Siebel Center for Design.
Their corals, anemones and sea sponges will be a satellite of the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef project that is described as an artwork responding to climate change, an exercise in applied mathematics and a wooly experiment in evolutionary theory.
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Jeremy- The Fiji-based non-profit Aquaculture Development for the Environment Project (A.D.E.) founded by Walt Smith (of Walt Smith International, WSI) has partnered with Fiji's Ministry of Fisheries to launch the One Million Coral Planting Program. Through a plan aiming to involve 20 or more coastal villages, with a target for each village to plant 1,000 corals per week, the forecast is to have one million corals placed on damaged and troubled Fijian reefs by December 31st, 2021.
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Main Topic:
In Da' Club Pt. 2, Now What Do Ya Do?
Jeremy and Special guest Blaine Boone President of the Middle Tennessee Reef Club, RNN Admin & Super fan discuss some of the ins and out of running a reef club.
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Aquavitro stirs things up, a Formidable Queen and Flow 2.0. This week we catch up with Jeremy who is preparing to install some new gear hoping to battle some parameter fluctuations and Peter who is enjoying a great looking system from the efforts he has put in over the past few weeks. All this and more on Episode 133 of The Reef News Network!
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Jeremy - Aquavitro by Seachem releases the Division Skimmer. Aquavitro had display models at the Global Pet Expo in March but we are still waiting to see some in action reviews of these sleek and unique skimmers. Some of the features Seachem is talking about are the Height Based Drain Regulation, Innovative Silencer Design, Additional Pump Option, Complete Micro Bubble Removal, External Pump, 50/50 Air to Water Balance, Airflow to Water Versatility, Anti-Vibration O-Rings and Rubber Feet, Cylindrical Column, High Drain Point, Unique Collection Cup Design and Operation is independent of water level in sump.
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Peter Marine biologists have discovered an enormous great white shark they're calling the "queen of the ocean" off the coast of Nova Scotia.
The battle-scarred shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is 17 feet (5 meters) long and weighs in at 3,541 pounds (1,606 kilograms). She's likely 50 years old, said scientists with the marine animal tracking nonprofit OCEARCH.
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Hustle and Flow 2.0
After our episodes on tank size selection and reef tank real estate the next step is to discuss flow again. After reading an article by Mike Paletta, we knew we needed to update and expanded our previous episode on flow to include, new information, gear details and options for every level of reefer out there. So here we go with Flow 2.0!
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The Marine X Series, fish selection tips and Reef Tank Real Estate. This week Jeremy is enjoying his new fishy additions, contemplating a trophy fish and getting ready to install his new Icecap CO2 scrubber, Peter is loving the look of his tank after a small treatment and enjoying his new fish from OSA. All this and more on Episode 132 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- Richard from the Afishionado channel put out a quick video on fish selection that I thought had some good common-sense tips. For this video, I wanted to share a trip I took a few months ago to check out my friends at T.F.T Distributors' new facility in Weston, Florida. First of all, huge thanks to T.F.T for allowing me to come in after hours to shoot this quick footage. I went there to meet up with my friends John Miller of Mad Reefer, Chris Portale of The Fish Store, and Shane Lafrenere of 24/7 Aquariums and while we were there, I went ahead and asked for some tips on selecting a good specimen of fish, including what to look for and what to avoid.
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Peter- Waterbox Aquariums has redesigned their popular MARINE series aquariums to create the MARINE X with new features aquarium hobbyists will love. New features include glass overflow with removable weir teeth, dual returns, and a sump filtration system.
The MARINE X series was designed with entry-level aquarium enthusiasts in mind. Each MARINE X series model includes the aquarium, laminated plywood cabinet, sump and plumbing kit.
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Reef Tank Real Estate
Last time we spoke about tank size selection. That topic leads right into this one, by selecting a size you are determining the real estate you have to work with, not only for coral but also the fish you choose, equipment and tank maintenance.
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Coral rising, a talk with the Whale and Tank Size Selection Pt.2. Jeremy added two new rock stars to his systems, a Swallowtail Angelfish and a Blonde Naso Tang. Peter got in some new amazing coral and has started dealing with some pests. All this and more on episode 131 of The Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- Corals Rising: Project Phoenix May Reveal Countless New Species. The traditional classification of corals is dead, says Prof Andrew Baird, from James Cook University, who led a recent scientific journey along the Great Barrier Reef, uncovering treasure troves of new, unidentified coral species. New molecular tools allow us to reinvent a new classification system on the ashes of the old. Hence, the name we have given to the research: Project Phoenix, he said.
These are exciting times to be a coral taxonomist.
What this means, essentially, is that new methods of DNA testing can target regions of the coral genome that are relevant to the specific research interests, allowing scientists to zero in on novel variants and better differentiate species. Many current coral species are predicted to turn into multiple true species, linked by their actual DNA profiles rather than physical appearance. Aquarists, divers, marine biologists: Be ready to have all your existing reference works on stony coral genera and species become obsolete.
Dr. Andrea Quattrini, curator of corals at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, developed the new genetic tool. She says it provides a way forward with plans to secure the future of coral reefs.
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Tip of the Week:
If you are going into or already using one of the systems we talk about this week, take a look at a really clever tool we noticed over on Melev's Reef. He is offering an acrylic heater hanging bracket. Clever design that can really help optimize some space in your sump.
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Main Topic:
Tank Size Selection: Upgrade or add to the collection
Pt. 2
Last week we talked Pico and Nano systems, this week we jump into standard, large and xl tanks. We will go over some of our favorite sizes and equipment for each size.
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You are what you eat, Coral tunes and Tank Size Selection: How to upgrade or add to your collection. Jeremy grabbed up some gems and is really happy with his acquisitions. Peter is awaiting the arrival of a box from WWC and some amazing pieces from Rachel Fogel aka ReefWeeds tank and can't wait to get them in his system! All this and more on episode 130 of The Reef News Network!
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Peter- We are pleased to present Coral Morphologic 2, an album of nine records inspired by the corals' cosmic ability to synchronize their lives to Earth's daily rotation upon its axis, the Moon's monthly trip around Earth, and Earth's yearly orbit of the Sun.
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Jeremy- To many humans, the popular proverb you are what you eat is a reminder of the benefits of healthy eating. For some sea anemones, however, it's actually quite literal.
When starlet sea anemones eat more food, they sprout extra arms, according to a study published last week in Nature Communications. They are the first known species to grow entirely new limbs in response to consumption of food.
These sea anemones show us that it is possible that nutrients are not converted into excess fat storage as it is the case in all mammals but instead transformed into a new body structure.
http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy130
Main Topic:
Tank Size Selection: Upgrade or add to the collection Pt. 1
Where to start, upgrade, downsize or even add a new system. Big or Small? Let's talk tanks.
While this topic is aimed at beginners, it should have something for everyone. It is always a fun topic to discuss and there are some great insights to the thought that can go into making a size selection. I took a look at our notes from the last time we talked about this all the way back in episodes 5 and 6 and boy have we progressed in our style and notes!!! Some of the info is the same and some has changed but, in any case, I thought this would be a great topic to go over again and see what's new.
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Super Yacht, Newly discovered Coral and Anemone's Pt. 3 The Conclusion. Jeremy is back in the co-host chair, enjoying his tank and new fishy addition that was hinted about in his tank tour video. Peter is making a bit of progress on his sand bed and is going to be up to bat with a tank tour video of his own. All this and more on Episode 129 of The Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- New corals discovered in deep-sea study of Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. For the first time, scientists have viewed the deepest regions of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, discovered five undescribed species consisting of black corals and sponges, and recorded Australia's first observation of an extremely rare fish.
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Peter- Owners of a 197-foot superyacht will pay a hefty fine after damaging coral colonies in Hawaii's Kailua Bay in 2018, the state's Department of Land and Natural Resources announced this week. Owners of $41 million superyacht agree to pay $100,000 after dropping anchor and damaging coral reef in Hawaii.
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Main Topic:
The Anemone Episode Pt. 3
Last time we covered Anemone husbandry, acclimation, when to add them to a system and some tips and tricks. This week we will go over the dreaded pest anemones and how to deal with them, aquaculture and propagation, and add in our top 5 reasons RFA's and RBTA's are so popular.
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MACNA re-cap, The state of affairs for aquariums and zoos and Women in Reefing. Kat talks about planning the Celebrity Reef Battle event at MACNA. Hilary has a new collaboration with Marine Depot and discusses the future of her channel Waterlogged, all this and more on episode 128 of the Reef News Network!
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Hilary: Vancouver Aquarium will be closing its doors as of Sept. 7th, due to the pandemic. One way to help is https://www.saveyouraquarium.com/ which is an initiative by Piscene Energetics.
Kat: Underwater art of epic proportions around BVI and 58,000 tons of rocks are being used to create an artificial reef off Palos Verdes Peninsula. The project will restore habitat that has been impacted by decades of landslides.
Tip of the Week:
Garden Hoses. Making your water changes easy peasy with the new Sicce Ultra Zero Utility pump.
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Virtual MACNA from this past weekend and the Women in Reefing event. What is WIR and some of the speakers that made the community event a great one. Kat & Hilary talk about Beth Firchaw and the Florida Reef Tract project, as well as Kim Koch and her passion for keeping Hawai's sustainable fisheries in business. They also talk about Lauren Jennings, the 2020-21 recipient of the MASNA scholarship award.
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Mexico's Coral Protection Plan, 3D in the Reef, and You can find me in da Club! This week's episode features a special guest RNN's number one fan Blaine Boone, as we discuss the ins and outs of starting your own reef club and why we think you should, all this and more on episode 127 of the REEF NEWS NETWORK!
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Coral Carbonate is a research project that involves 3D printing with calcium carbonate to create sustainable underwater "houses" for coral reefs and marine life to grow.
Developed by US design workshop Objects and Ideograms, the project is intended to facilitate the restoration of coral reefs one of the most vulnerable ecosystems on Earth.
https://www.dezeen.com/2020/08/06/coral-carbonate-reef-skeletons-objects-ideograms/
Peter-
In Quintana Roo, the reef is a crucial part of the local ecosystem and the local economy and both are in peril. Last year the state accounted for some $15 billion of the $25 billion that tourists spent in Mexico. Now it is facing massive pandemic-driven losses. As the region slowly emerges from the coronavirus lockdown, an innovative experiment is underway to safeguard the reef and the tourism industry it helps support: A 100-mile stretch of the Mesoamerican Reef is the world's first natural asset protected by an insurance policy.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mexico-saving-coral-reef-hurricanes_n_5f3ee879c5b6305f32552b7c
Main Topic-
Starting your own Reef Club
1. Have a Vision- a plan or goal for your club
2. Figure out the type of club you want to run- Just a group of
friends getting together or a fully organized club
3. Establish Bylaws/Articles of Incorporation- Bylaws serve as the operating manual of an organization and therefore set the rules for daily operation of the club. Bylaws are public documents and are to be made available for all to see.
4. Decide on when and where to host your Meetings- Decided how often you would like to host reef club meetings as well as the venue you would like to host at.
5. Paid or non-paid Memberships- Figure out if you want paid memberships and what to offer in order for the members to feel its worth it
6. How to you social media Use social media to expand your club and as an easy way to communicate with your members via FB and R2R
7. How to handle Membership Issues- Every club has its drama we address on how to deal with it
We talk about a wide variety of things on this weeks episodes, and we hope that you find all this information helpful if you have been thinking about or have decided to start your own club.
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Newly discovered corals, Robot polyps and Anem-Anem-Onee Anema-Anem-Onee Anemones Pt.2. Peter is on cruise control tank maintenance wise but has some new additions planned. Jeremy added fish to the big tank and is starting to see a bounce back from his dip. We also talk about our first admin team created content for YouTube a great tank tour style video. All this and more on Episode 126 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- Corals in the Ocean are made up of coral polyps, a small soft creature with a stem and tentacles, they are responsible for nourishing the corals, and aid the coral's survival by generating self-made currents through motion of their soft bodies.
Scientists from WMG at the University of Warwick, led by Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands, developed a 1cm by 1cm wireless artificial aquatic polyp, which can remove contaminants from water. Apart from cleaning, this soft robot could be also used in medical diagnostic devices by aiding in picking up and transporting specific cells for analysis.
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Peter- 30 New Deep-Sea Species Discovered Near The Galapagos
A team of scientists have announced the discovery of 30 new invertebrate species collected on deep water expedition around the Galapagos National Park. The team discovered new corals and sponges, including ten bamboo corals, four octocorals, one brittle star, and eleven sponges, they even collected four new species of squat-lobsters.
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Main Topic:
The Anemone Episode Pt. 2
Last time we discussed some basics, anatomy, popular types found in the hobby and symbiosis. One of the many resources we tapped into for this episode was the late Bob Fenner's MACNA 2017 anemone presentation. What is amazing is that the success rate for many reefers keeping anemones has been on the incline for the years preceding this talk but have jumped to whole new levels since. Long term anemone keeping used to be a rarity but has become a much more common occurrence, with the distribution of quality information gains in success multiply quickly. Today we will go over parameters, timing, husbandry, pests and aquaculture/propagation.
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Disaster Awareness, Collaboration is key and Amnemonemomne. That's okay kid don't hurt yourself, The Anemone Episode Pt.1. Jeremy is back on the mic and catches us up a bit on his tank and staycation. Peter talks a bit about his systems and the storm that caused us to miss a week all this and more on Episode 125 of The Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- The most successful and cost-effective ways to restore coral reefs have been identified by an international group of scientists, after analyzing restoration projects in Latin America.
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Peter- A Japanese cargo ship struck a reef off the coast of Mauritius more than two weeks ago and has now leaked more than 1,000 metric tons of oil into the pristine waters and unique ecosystems of the island nation.
Mauritius has declared a state of environmental emergency, and the French government has sent technical support to assist with the disaster response. In addition, independently-organized local volunteers have been working to clean up and protect beaches with improvised materials.
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Main Topic:
The Anemone Episode Pt. 1
Big shout out to Loren C. who posted on the Reef News Nation page mentioning Anemones as a great topic idea back in the June, well we have finally gotten to it. This will be the first of a two-part topic. This week we will go over some of the basics of what they are, anatomy, some of the more popular types for aquaria and symbiosis found in and with the fascinating creatures.
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Lab-Evolved Algae, Coral Reef Resilience a listener call and So you want to be a YouTuber, with special guest Remy! This week we sit down with the creator of Bahama Llama Coral YouTube channel to chat all about getting a channel started in 2020, in addition we have a great call from our listener Noah and Jeremy gets some R&R, all this and more on episode 124 of the REEF NEWS NETWORK!
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Remy-
Rising ocean temperatures have devastated coral reefs all over the world, but a recent study has found that reefs in the Eastern Tropical Pacific region may prove to be an exception.
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Peter -
For the third time in 5 years, an underwater heat wave has turned vast stretches of coral on Australia's Great Barrier Reef ghostly white, a desperate survival strategy that is often a prelude to coral death.
Now, scientists there have taken a small step toward helping coral survive in a warmer world. For the first time, researchers have grown algae in a lab that can reduce coral bleaching, as it's known. The results are a notable advance in the growing field of assisted evolution, in which scientists are working to alter coral genetics to help them endure hotter water.
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Main Topic:
Starting a YouTube Channel? Here's some things you'll need:
1. Camera (doesn't have to be anything fancy - Could be your phone!)
2. Tripod
3. Color Correcting Lens (Clip on orange filter...Polyp Lab, Orphek, Coralvue)
4. Mic, Remy's choice - Rode Lavelier mic for iPhone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_ieDiFb1M0MWVA
The 3 Levels of YouTubers we talked about today:
1. The Documenter - you're doing this YouTube Channel for you. You want to
see your reef grow over time. This could be public or private.
2. The Presenter - you may want input from commenters, you may want to show
things off and get feedback. Sharing your experience.
3. The Content Creator/Influencer - You're writing outlines, researching,
making a video with the audience in mind. Consistently posting. Sustain
your hobby with extra income.
Some Tips from Remy's experience:
-JUST DO IT. (I delayed for months and months...just do it!)
-Have thick skin. Trolls await. It's inevitable, they will hurt your
feelings. Focus on those that connect with you rather than the people who
contribute negativity to the conversation.
-Get a little better with each upload.
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This week due to a last-minute speaker cancelation we decided to try out the Reef Keepers Round-table! RKR will become a monthly addition to the normal RNN and bring together a panel of industry experts, RNN admins, and hobbyists from around the world to discuss and debate current topics pertaining to our industry. Check it out and let us know what you think!
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Phoenix rising, Listener calls and A Reef Tank Preppers Guide: 201. This week Jeremy is trying to regain balance in his system to avoid any frag losses but seeing some great color and growth on other specimens, Peter is making headway and seeing great Zoa and Leather growth in his system. All this and more on episode 123 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy: MACNA 2020 Online: Pheonix Rising:
MACNA 2020 Online Tickets include access to the nine speakers, two workshops, panel discussion, and evening awards / recognition ceremony. Speakers include Dr. Ben Titus, Colin Foord, Dr. Sanjay Yoshi, Dr. Liz Marchio, Dr. Greg Lewbart, Mark Callahan, Frank Oliaro, Dr. Andrew Rhyne and Richard Ross.
Additional free events include community virtual meet-ups organized and run by members of our community, and a general Saturday night social!
Listener Calls:
Big T- Questions about Royal Gramma
Salmon Ella Asks our suggestions for a fully captive-bred system.
Main Topic:
In an episode a while back we talked about powering up before the power is out, we will go over some of that again as storm season approaches but our focus will be great tips on being prepared for any of the ups and downs of keeping a tank including those emergencies. Simple changes in season and temperature can cause unwanted swings (we like to avoid swings). We will also be going over some general tips to avoid loss of livestock during the unexpected by having a plan to get beyond these events and more in-depth details on how to get back on track.
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Due to a technical issue, this week we bring you the audio recap of our Happy Hour with CoralVue. This was a great conversation about the current state of affairs and how import supporting your LFS is.
Inspiring Family Adventure, Functional Fish and Nutrition Ambition Fish Edition. This week Peter is fattening up his Koi Tang and cracking down on clove polyps, Jeremy is enjoying coral growth and still battling a few ups and downs. All this and More on Episode 121 of the Reef News Network!
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News:
Peter- U.K. Family of Four Sells All Belongings to Move to Remote Seychelles Island to Revitalize Coral Reef.
Shout out to Blaine Boone and Dustin Woodham
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Jeremy- Clean Up Crew Allstars: Fishy Favorites from Marine Depot. Having an assorted cleanup crew of invertebrates for your reef aquarium will help keep your rock work and substrate clean, however, there are also some fish that can be considered to play a part in keeping the tank tidy. Surgeonfish (tangs), dwarf angels (reef safe w/ caution), gobies, foxfaces and blennies can all contribute to keeping your aquarium clean, while adding personality and color to it.
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Main Topic:
A few episodes back we talked about Coral Nutrition and in that episode the importance of feeding your fish well, became evident. By starting with solid fish feeding and allowing nutrient flow down to the coral in your system you get the most out of your food and biggest bang for your buck! This week we will tackle some effective ways to feed, talk about feeding frequency and some things to consider if you have livestock with specialized eating habits and go over some DIY food options.
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Coming soon, Casino Reef and Shedding Some Light the Coral Care Difference. This week Jeremy had some differed maintenance demand to be taken care of and is seeing good growth in the frag system, Peter is making progress on algae, enjoying some healthy fish and growing out a very interesting Zoa garden. All this and more on Episode 120 of the Reef News Network.
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Jeremy-
Kat Dhawan - It's been 2 years since Kevin Costa from Hanna Instruments talked to me about the possibility of a Nitrate checker on a podcast I did for Marine Depot. They announced the upcoming checker less than 24 hours ago and I bet everybody is itching to pre-order. It still feels like the best kept secret though because at the time of writing this article, a search for nitrate checker on Hanna's website did not show the cute new lilac family member. In fact, even Hanna's instagram is curiously silent on the subject. I found a link to the much-awaited checker from a different Instagram Hanna has.
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Peter -
New snorkeling reef at Casino Beach finished, wildlife already appearing. Escambia County's new snorkeling reef at Casino Beach is finally installed and already attracting wildlife. Contractors for the county wrapped up installation Saturday morning on the reef, which is located roughly 600 to 700 feet off the shore, depending on the tide, east of the fishing pier. The project was paid for with a $59,500 grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission grant and is made up of 17 reef modules.
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Main Topic:
Interview with Luc Vogels of Phillips on the Coral Care V2 light.
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Export update, building a reef in nature and Ballin' on a Budget Pt. 2. This week Jeremy is looking for answers as to why a few frags are doing poorly yet others are thriving. Peter is loving the Koi Tang and contemplating new fishy additions. all this and more on Episode 119 of the Reef News Network.
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Jeremy-
Brazil's New Export Laws Could Benefit Marine Aquarists
Brazil is primarily known for a dizzying diversity of freshwater aquarium species, including iconic species like the Imperial Zebra Pleco, Hypancistrus zebra, also known simply as L46. Lesser known, however, are Brazil's tropical marine fishes; this is mostly because prior regulations kept some species entirely out of the aquarium trade, while others were readily available from other Caribbean sources. In the new policy, Brazil has created several common-sense processes for allowing the commercial exploitation of species that might otherwise not be permitted. This includes those that have yet to be formally described (mainly a problem with freshwater species), but also those that might otherwise exist on a red list of species that by default are not allowed for commercial collection and export, through a series of individual evaluations. Captive breeding also has prominent support in the new rules, and may be another pathway to market for species that would not otherwise be allowed for export. In addition, clear rules are laid out for the proper (and prohibited) collection methods of marine fishes.
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Peter-
Divers Cut, Plant Coral off UAE Coast to Build Reef
The divers, from the Fujairah Adventure Centre, are building artificial reefs they hope will spur a resurgence in sea life degraded over the years by climate change and development.
The small team and other volunteers have planted more than 9,000 corals over about 600 square metres in the past year. Within five years, they hope to cover 300,000 square metres with 1.5 million corals.
"It's a fertile environment for coral reefs, and this diversity has started spreading and has helped bring back sea life," diver Saeed al-Maamari told Reuters.
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Admin Profiles-
Kyle Caminita- runs a small IT company in Hattiesburg, Mississippi taking care of mostly Medical Offices, CPAs, and Law Offices. He also started RadReefs last year which is a multi vendor coral marketplace.
As for the hobby, he has been in it for 3 years now and currently have 3 systems running. A 210 mixed reef DT, his coral system consists of two low boys and a 100g Rubbermaid sump in his shop, and a little IM25 lagoon in his office. He loves the hobby, loves helping folks work through any tech or tank issues.
Greg Cholewa- has been around aquariums most of his life. As a child, it was always freshwater. It wasn't until he was stationed over in Okinawa that he fell in love with all things coral reef related. He quickly had 3 tanks while over there, and then a fourth came. He had a mixture of corals, freshwater planted, axolotls, and cichlids. Once coming back stateside, one of the first things he established was a FOWLR as he knew he would be leaving again soon and could not justify a full blown reef.
He is currently building out a WaterBox 130.4 that is plumbed to the basement where the sump, frag tank, and water mixing/change station all live and QT stations for coral and fish are also in the works. It has been a long process that is still ongoing. He really enjoys the planning of the build and trying to design everything out to make the easiest to maintain. Outside of equipment and the glass box, He try's to make sure everything else is custom and done by himself. The main focus is trying to have a very successful reef while attempting to keep everything as simple as possible.
Main Topic:
Whether just starting out, upgrading or working with a tight budget you can have a baller system without breaking the bank! Some industry leaders and reefers may look down on the budget reefer at least in jest (I think we have all looked for a more affordable option at least a few times..). We think that there is a ton of resourcefulness and brilliance that can be born of working within the confines of a tight budget. The key is not just getting stuff on the cheap but finding options that work well and last.
Conclusion...
This week we dive into the DIY, cover bang for your buck options talk a bit about frags, trading and selling.
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A chance to speak up, local pickup coral marketplace and Ballin' on a Budget. This week Jeremy is on the hunt for some new coral and fish and trying to keep up with his excess nutrients, Peter is enjoying his newest fishy addition and winning the battle against some hair algae. All this and more on Episode 117 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- Hawai'i's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is accepting public comments on a Draft Environmental Impact Study (DEIS) aimed at issuing permits to 20 Oahu aquarium fisherman. This is after a two year shut down for an environmental compliance review stemming from a Supreme Court ruling.
After 2 years of compiling the most recent and comprehensive data on the fishery, this DEIS shows that the Oahu aquarium fishery has little to no detrimental impact to the environment or Native Hawaiian cultural practices. This DEIS describes scientific data from both state and federal management agencies and also includes a cultural impact assessment that directly engages the Native Hawaiian community.
Aquarium fisheries in Hawaii are likely the most sustainable near shore fisheries in the state, and we continue to work with state and federal resource managers to develop additional steps to ensure the resource is healthy for future generations.
Complete this form to submit comments IN SUPPORT of the DEIS. Comments will go directly to the Department of Aquatic Resources, DEIS Consultant, and the DEIS Applicant. (It only takes 3.5 minutes;)
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Peter- We aim to be a leader as a local coral retailer and marketplace. We strive to inspire, educate, and motivate our reefing customers and sellers on the importance of aquaculturing corals and doing business with local hobbyists.
CoralPickup was launched in February 2020. The website and local coral selling service was launched by Kelsi Guidry because he saw a need for an easier way to promote local corals for sale as well as an easier way to find and buy local corals. Kelsi used his website development skills and reefing relationships to launch the first coral marketplace focused on local pickup.
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Profiles:
Dustin Haas: Has been in the aquarium hobby for almost 15 years now. Started out in freshwater with convict cichlids which quickly started breeding, which led to more and more tanks. He also kept African cichlids and many other tropical fish for about 2 years until he got hooked into the salty side of the hobby. Started with a 10g and a mantis shrimp that someone local was throwing away. Corals and fish were right behind and has been keeping only saltwater aquariums for about 10 years now.
He currently has a 40g breeder, 32g biocube, 20g waterbox cube, and a 75g build in process. He loves LPS corals, high end mushrooms and zoas, eels, clownfish and anemones, and really everything this hobby has to offer. There is so much, there will always be something new. He really wants to thank my amazing wife for helping him take care of the animals, and putting up with all my spilled water over the years, she really loves the hobby too, which can be a blessing.
Kevin DaCorte: Has kept freshwater aquariums throughout his childhood and has been reefing for about 4 years. His main display is a 40-gallon breeder mixed reef and keeps a variety of corals in the tank but recently has been getting into more zoas and euphyllia. He recently bought an Apex controller and being a front-end developer by trade, has loved playing around and trying out new ways to code things into it. His favorite show he goes to every year is his and our local frag swap Frag Farmers Market. He funds his tank passion as a Graphic Designer and Front-End Developer for a bev/alc. marketing company during the day.
Main Topic:
Whether just starting out, upgrading or working with a tight budget you can have a baller system without breaking the bank! Some industry leaders and reefers may look down on the budget reefer at least in jest (I think we have all looked for a more affordable option at least a few times..). We think that there is a ton of resourcefulness and brilliance that can be born of working within the confines of a tight budget. The key is not just getting stuff on the cheap but finding options that work well and last.
To be continued....
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Mobius, MACNA news and Choose your own adventure: Online and LFS Selection Tips. This week Jeremy is dealing with a few minor uglies, Peter is enjoying his new Koi Tang and getting further along in his battle against algae. All this and more on Episode 117 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- MACNA 2021 announced for September 3-5 in Atlanta, Georgia.
MACNA 2021: Protecting our Passion.
Returning to Atlanta for the first time in 13 years, MACNA 2021 will be the 33rd annual conference taking place at the Georgia International Convention Center from September 3 5, 2021.
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Peter- Ecotech Marine has some exciting news for all Vortech wavemaker and Vectra pump users but not so fast!
Mobius will soon be ready for primetime with all Ecotech products, including EcoSmart Live products currently in use with the ReefLink controllers. No longer will you need to purchase a $99.00 ReefLink accessory to connect Ecotech devices to the internet. Now with a simple app store download, you can seamlessly control all of your Ecotech devices through Mobius.
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Profiles:
Ethan Fenner: An aquarium keeper that started with Freshwater and now keeps many types of aquariums from Coral systems, to fish like a 34" Giant Green Moray, Amphibious Mudskippers, competition Flowerhorn, Koi and even a large Arowana. Starting as a Family Hobby fueled by his son's interest it has grown to the family business; Northwoods Coral & Fish Farm LLC out of Central Wisconsin. He is dedicated to helping Reef Keepers nationwide to be successful and source healthy Fish and Corals.
Nicholas Loftus: 19 years-old, an explosive ordnance disposal technician in the USAF that has been reef keeping for 6 years. Originally began with freshwater aquariums at a very young age then discovered the reefing community. Currently keeping a 220 mixed reef along with some smaller tanks. Loves the community aspect of reefing and all the amazing people. Always looking to learn something new as the hobby evolves so quickly!
Main Topic:
The LFS has long been the life's blood of this hobby, the connection to livestock and equipment and also a huge resource of knowledge.
Times are changing and we would like to stress the importance of the LFS as a cornerstone of the hobby. While not everyone has access to a good LFS near them some people have options.
Online options are real and numerous. In the past decade the landscape of online vendors has changed dramatically.
If you search for online coral and livestock vendors the sheer number of results is intimidating. Finding a solid reliable option is the goal, we will provide some pointers to help you find a good option for you.
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A blow to Hawiian Aquarium fisheries, a win for the Ocean Cleanup Project and Proper Coral Nutrition just an Ambition??? This week Jeremy has been fragging and made a funny mistake, Peter picked up an EPIC fish and is really making progress on his tank. All this and more on Episode 116 of the Reef News Network.
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Peter:
The Ocean Cleanup, the Dutch non-profit organization developing advanced technologies to rid the world's oceans of plastic, today announced it has been awarded $1M USD by the Benioff Ocean Initiative to stop plastic from reaching the ocean at Sandy Gully in the heart of Kingston Harbour, Jamaica.
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Jeremy:
Land Board Rejects Aquarium Fishers' Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
(Honolulu) In a 7-0 decision Friday, the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) voted to reject an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed aquarium fishing in West Hawaii. The over 2000-page EIS had been produced by a group of ten West Hawaii aquarium fishers and the National Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, on their proposal to ask the DLNR to issue permits to the ten aquarium fishers. The proposed permits themselves were not before the BLNR for decision.
The Supreme Court in 2017, in Umberger et. al vs. the Department of Land and Natural Resources, issued a decision requiring for the first time, chapter 343 environmental review for the issuance of permits required to use fine mesh nets for aquarium fishing. No permits have been issued since the 2017 decision, though aquarium fishing using other gear, considered less optimal for aquarium fishing but not regulated under Hawaiian law, continues. The EIS was an applicant-action rather than an agency-action, meaning it was proposed by the aquarium fishers, not the Department.
After reviewing the applicant aquarium fishers' proposal and testimony and deliberating for over four hours, the BLNR determined that the EIS did not adequately disclose the potential environmental impacts from the issuance of ten aquarium fishing permits for West Hawaii.
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Admin Profiles:
Nigel Shemanski manages the Reef News Network TikTok account. He believes the best way to learn is to have fun doing it!
As a child, Nigel developed a passion for our World's oceans, which has led to 18 years of reefing experience. He is an active member of the Southern California Marine Aquarium Society (SCMAS), volunteers at Reef-a-palooza California, and enjoys learning about a variety of marine wildlife at The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California.
Tyler Wells has always been fascinated with aquariums ever since he got his first betta fish when he was little. After graduating with a degree in Zoology, he finally made the jump from freshwater to saltwater and hasn't looked back! Now with four currently running saltwater systems, he has taken his appeal of saltwater tank husbandry and dove head first into creating a variety of biotope tanks. His favorite being the coastal tidal zone complete with macro algae's and mangrove trees! He looks forward to helping the RNN Nation on their own journey to create a little slice of the ocean!
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If all other elements for success are present and in check, will providing proper coral nutrition make the difference between just keeping coral alive and keeping coral that is thriving? Today we are going to discuss coral nutrition.
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Fish Poop, The Importance of Biodiversity & We Will, We Will Rock You. This week Jeremy has been plugging away at the frag system, prepping for some mushroom propagation and looking forward to a trip to OSA over the weekend, Peter is making progress on his algae battle, considering a small change on accessing his reef junk and broke ground on a water garden/pond in his back yard. All this and more on Episode 115 of the Reef News Network.
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Jeremy- Crown-of-thorns starfish are on the menu for many more fish species than previously suspected, an investigation using fish poo and gut goo reveals. The finding suggests that some fish, including popular eating and aquarium species, might have a role to play in keeping the destructive pest population under control. The native starfish (Acanthaster solaris) is responsible for widespread damage to the Great Barrier Reef with an outbreak is currently underway. Aside from a mollusk called the Giant Triton (Charonia tritonis), identifying what eats it has been a challenging task. This study found through a unique DNA marker in fish gut content and fecal matter that a confirms that at least 18 coral reef fish species consume young or adult COT starfish on the reef.
"Our findings might also solve a mystery -- why reef areas that are closed to commercial and recreational fishing tend to have fewer starfish than areas where fishing is allowed," said Dr Kroon.
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Peter-
A new study reveals clear evidence highlighting the importance of fish biodiversity to the health of spectacular tropical coral reef ecosystems. However, the study's results show that even though strong relationships between diversity and a healthy ecosystem persist, human-driven pressures of warming oceans and invasive species still diminish ecosystems in various ways.
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Admin Profiles:
Blaine Boone: Roles IG admin, FB group admin, sergent at arms
Blaine is 29 and from Nashville TN, he has been in the reefing hobby for only 2 years so still fairly new. He is the president of the Middle Tennessee Reef Club and became overly obsessed with the hobby once he was introduced to it by his best friend Dustin(also on the team). They both dream of running our own farm one day and is RNNs biggest fan proving it by getting the RNN logo tattooed on his leg. He loves this hobby for its community and relationships you build and is an euphyllia addict, specifically torches. He runs three Nanos and they keep me busy but there's always more tanks on the mind for the future!
Ray Hill: UK Admin and Rep, FB Group Admin, UK correspondent
Ray has been keeping marine aquariums for just over a decade, during this time he has also worked in and out of the Aquatic Industry. He is currently in the process of working with his business partner to create Scotland's first coral farm called "Rock'n'Reef Aquaculture".
Reef keeping holds a very special place in his heart, it has always been there for him during difficult times and having that focus is a big reason why he feels he owes so much to promoting the survival and sustainability of these animals we all love so very much. The Reefing scene is very much behind that of his American counterparts, so the opportunity to be a part of the Reef News Network team has been a dream come true, this collaboration means we can bring exciting opportunities to the UK and help expand the hobby, perhaps bringing it into a new era!
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Rock is the foundation of the majority of our systems and reefs in general. A few alternatives like Bonsai, premade ceramic structures or decorations come into play in a small percentage of tanks but those are a whole other topic. Today we will clarify some of the confusion surrounding rock will discuss preparation, why and how it works, different options available today and terminology.
Reefers Dictionary:
Live Rock: Porous rock that is colonized with bacteria that aid in filtration.
Dead Rock aka Dry Live Rock: Porous rock that has treated, dried out and is void of beneficial bacteria.
Dry Rock: Mined from the earth's extinct prehistoric reefs in areas where the ocean has moved on.
Manmade Rock: Made from a variety of natural components/ingredients formed into shapes mimicking naturally occurring rock.
Microbiome: The genetic material of all the microbes - bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses - that live on and inside the rock.
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Beating Dinos could it be that easy?, Spawning Acros and Loss of Industry Legends. This week Jeremy is installing his ReefBreeders Skimmer and ATO on the frag tank and enjoying growth and stability in the big tank. Peter is making progress on his battle with algae and seeing real results, he is planning on adding an ATS to the sump in the next week. All this and more on Episode 114 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- Second Generation Acropora Successfully Raised at Horniman Museum in London. Jamie Craggs and his team at the Horniman Museum & Gardens first successfully spawned and raised Acropora corals in an aquarium environment in 2013. Now this same team has succeeded in spawning the first generation of corals they raised in aquariums. The focus of this successive spawning study producing the world's first F2 generation of aquarium corals was none other than the illustrious Acropora millepora, a widespread, fast growing and very colorful coral.
Also, as a really interesting side note, some familiar equipment was used to recreate the environmental marker that induce coral spawning. In particular, Radion LEDs were used. Together with the Horniman coral spawning team Ecotech has been refining some features of their light fixtures specifically for the purpose of promoting coral spawning.
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Peter- I've enjoyed this hobby for decades, and Dinoflagellates are the first pest that had me considering a break from reef-keeping. Both of my reef aquariums would get dinoflagellate outbreaks whenever I would make small changes.
Corals struggled to grow and thrive while covered in the brown snot. I actually converted my smaller reef aquarium into a freshwater planted system, because it was in a more prominent area of the house, I couldn't stand looking at it. On the larger tank, I tried all the recommended solutions: UV, copepods, raising nutrients, peroxide, You name it. Then I stumbled on a forum post and youtube video by a reef2reef user, hankacrank.
Suggested by Jake Applegate
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Tip of the week:
Soda or plastic bottle with bottom cut off to avoid fish eating directly fed LPS.
Main Topic:
A tribute episode to a few of the major losses to the industry. Lori Johnson, Dr. Jack Randall and Bob Fenner.
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Thieving fish, lonely eels and So I Heard You Want a Big Tank with Ryan Woods of the Mystic Aquarium. Jeremy is going overboard with equipment add-ons and decking out the frag tank. Peter is making progress on algae and knocking down TDS in his water storage system. All this and more on Episode 113 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy-
Japanese aquarium urges public to video-chat eels who are forgetting humans exist. When the garden eels at a Tokyo aquarium remove their heads from the sand, they are usually confronted by pairs of human eyes staring back at them through the glass.
But like other animals around the world, the eels at Sumida Aquarium are finding their environment transformed by the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
They also appear to be forgetting what humans look like. Concerned that the garden eels so named because their grass-like appearance when, en masse, they poke their heads out of the seabed could come to see visitors as a threat, the aquarium is asking people to get in touch in the form of a calming video calls.
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Peter-
Bioluminescence might seem uncommon, even alien. But biologists think organisms evolved the ability to light up the dark as many as 50 different times, sending tendrils of self-powered luminosity coursing through the tree of life, from fireflies and vampire squids to lantern sharks and foxfire, a fungus found in rotting wood.
Despite all this diversity, the general rules stay the same. Glowing in the dark or the deep takes two ingredients. You need some sort of luciferin, a molecule that can emit light. And you need an enzyme, luciferase, to trigger that reaction like the snapping of a glowstick.
Some creatures delegate this chemistry to symbiotic bacteria. Others possess the genes to make their own versions of luciferin and luciferase. But then there's the golden sweeper, a reef fish that evolved a trick that hasn't been seen anywhere else, according to a study published Wednesday in Science Advances: It just gobbles up bioluminescent prey and borrows the entire kit.
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Tip of the Week:
Black eggcrate is head and shoulders above white eggcrate for frag racks. It looks slicker and tends to grow less algae.
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So, I heard you want a BIG tank with Ryan Woods of the Mystic Aquarium.
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Coral farming in PR, Florida Aquarium Discovery and Fuzzy Sticks. This week we catch up with Jeremy making progress on the frag tank and seeing some nice growth in the big tank and Peter has some top-secret developments for his tank in the works that he will reveal at a later date all this and more on Episode 112 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- 2018 Coral Propagation in Puerto Rico Report from NOAA
This project will provide support for Acropora nurseries in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Over the last 5 years, coral nursery operations have expanded exponentially in PR and the VI. The report outlines that 2,368 corals were outplanted from the coral nurseries to 13 different sites. This includes 1,821 Acropora cervicornis (Staghorn Coral), 467 Acropora palmata (Elkhorn Coral), 35 Dendrogyra cylindrus (Pillar Coral) and 10 Xestospongia muta (Giant Barrel Sponge). In addition to outplanting these facilities are conducting genetic analyses of the farmed species. With only a small number of the total samples taken analyzed, the results from 73 samples, 41 different genotypes are present in the nurseries at La Parguera and Guanica. Genotype diversity is very important as it increases the odds of survival by providing a specimen system more capable of adapting to pest and environmental stressors.
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Peter- The Florida Aquarium celebrated Earth Day this year by announcing a history-making accomplishment that could help save the United States' only living coral barrier reef from extinction. For the first time, scientists at the aquarium's Center for Conservation reproduced ridged cactus coral in human care.
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Tip of the Week:
Go back and check pout the happy hour livestream we did with CoralVue (easy to find on FB, Instagram or YouTube). Cheers!
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Fuzzy sticks are a sight to see for the SPS enthusiasts. These three families go above and beyond to stand and deliver that amazing PE. These are the coral that generally look hairy even if they aren't all that happy. These are some of the best starter SPS we can think of and there is a ton of color variants available to hobbyists. All of the coral we will go over today fall within the family Pocilloporidae, we will be looking at the genera Pocillopora, Stylophora and Seriatopora. There are obviously some similarities between these corals, this week we will go over the information on the species, care and parameters along with some tips to help get the best polyp extension out of your coral.
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Moonshot attempt at saving the GBR, Snail handling and Building the Dream with Scott Crowe. Jeremy has been busy installing his new ReefBreeders equipment for the frag tank and cruising along with the big tank. Peter is crushing problem algae and really enjoying the new AquaFX RO/DI unit he just installed. All this and more on Episode 111 of the Reef News Network!
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Peter- The world's largest coral reef system is dying. Marine scientists backed by hundreds of millions of dollars plan to embark on what they call a "moonshot" attempt to save or at least shelter the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) from global warming. Sent to use by Blaine Boone
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Jeremy- It is quite likely we are picking snails up wrong. This tip says you shouldn't lift them straight up as this can cause mantle collapse, which can be deadly. Instead, you should gently slide them until they detach from the surface, or poke them until they contract into the shell then lift them up. The article goes on to talk a bit about snail anatomy and the repercussions of improper moving, it speaks mostly to terrestrial snail but seems to be good advice for or beloved CUC members as well!
Thanks to Josh O. for sending this article over to us!
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Tip of the Week:
Our friend Anthony Wasley sent us a great suggestion. He wants you to check out your local reef clubs to see if they are doing anything to promote building the local reef keeping community, while social distancing. CTARS the club Anthony is part of is doing a Tank Tour video challenge. Creating a video and sharing it that goes over all aspects of your system. It is a really cool idea and seems fun, so see if your local club is doing anything like this and if not maybe see if they want to!
Main Topic:
Peter interviews Scott Crowe. They discuss what it takes to open a store and some of the steps to get there.
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Digital content for all, NASA needs you and The pH Principal. Jeremy has been cranking away on little projects and enjoying his big tank, he also acquired nearly all the ReefBreeders gear to complete the frag tank build and will keep us all updated. Peter is crushing problem algae and growing mushrooms like crazy, he also has some tips about his reactor. All this and more on episode 110 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- If you are looking for something to do with any extra time you may have, Reef to Rainforest is here to help!
Dear CORAL Friend, I hope this finds you well. In times like these, it helps to remember Winston Churchill, who once said, If you're going through hell, keep going. To help make the best of the challenging weeks ahead, we have decided to open our back issue vault and offer free access to the full CORAL Magazine digital archive through the end of May 2020. This includes a full six years' worth of issues, with more than 4,000 pages of award-winning content and special-interest advertising.
Visit the digital edition login page to get started. Log in with the email address: StuckAtHome@reef2rainforest.com
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Peter- NASA invites video gamers and citizen scientists to embark on virtual ocean research expeditions to help map coral reefs around the world in an effort to better understand these threatened ecosystems.
During the past several years, researchers at NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley have developed new instruments that can look below the ocean surface in more detail than ever before. Using techniques originally developed to look at stars, these "fluid-lensing" cameras use complex calculations to undo the optical distortions created by the water over coral reefs.
Thanks to Caitlin Elliott for sharing this with us.
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Tip of the Week
Jeremy- Track your testing results, we have talked about this and there are tons of ways to do it! I keep my results in the notes application on my phone and email the note to myself with the title water parameters x the date. That way I can search my email and type in water parameters and all the results pop right up.
Main Topic:
A proper pH level is an essential factor in the health of any saltwater aquarium. In fact, if the pH level falls out of range, the fish and invertebrate occupants of the tank can become challenged, slowing their growth, and even compromising their immune system.
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Species changing their range, Our YouTube cameo, and Outside the Box: Exceptions to the Rule Part 2. Jeremy is working on the frag tank and making some progress, still trying to get his Apex setup properly and enjoying the big tan. Peter is doing a brief lights-out period, and trying to streamline servicing his GFO reactor to battle a bit of nuisance algae. All this and more on Episode 109 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy - Awesome video on youtube of the setup portion of FFM with a snippet of RNN from Craft Aquatic. Matt put together nice and thorough video content and this is a great peak behind the curtain of setup. If you ever wondered what the setup portion of a show is like, this is a great place to start.
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Peter- A recent study in the journal Current Biology has used historical data on over three hundred marine species to demonstrate a trend towards species abundance declining at the trailing (what the team call equatorward), edge of their range and an increase in abundance at the species' poleward edge of their range. Basically, as the oceans warm, species' ranges are shifting north and south, with little adjustment and adaptation to new conditions closer to the equator.
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Tip of the Week
Peter- A nice quick tip on tying together two Klir units and what sensors to use.
Main Topic:
Last week we covered quite a few awesome outside the box fish. This week we are going to even more awesome species for your tank! Including a cool option that we missed in the Eel category and our good buddy Josh O. told us we needed to cover them, so thanks for the heads-up Josh!
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AquaChar, Digital goodness and Outside the Box: Exceptions to the Rule. This week we catch up with Jeremy who has made some progress on his Apex installation and is trying to work around a few issues. Peter has made tremendous progress, taking full advantage of this time at home. All this and more on Episode 108 of the Reef News Network.
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Peter- Aquachar update
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Jeremy- Brilliant digital content from public aquariums. Whether you are watching for yourself our have kids at home to entertain these public aquariums are doing great work sharing digital content.
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Main Topic:
This week we are talking about some amazing fish that don't quite fit the conventional habits of their species. For the most part we will be discussing fish that fall in the traditional ranges of with caution to not reef safe families, that we can keep in our reef tanks. The unique members from these families that can be considered reef safe (with proper care) might be just what you are looking for. We will go over some husbandry tips to help keep them behaving, system requirements and details about each fish.
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Power 4, a major bleaching event, and the industry on lockdown a conversation with Kat. This week Jeremy is making some progress on his collaboration with the Remy from Bahama Llama Coral and installed his Apex. Peter has installed the remote sump and it's up and running! He also programmed the heck out of his AWC system with the APEX. All this and more on episode 107 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- Hydros announced their Power 4 Wifi power strip for home aquarium automation. The new power strip works with the free Hydros app on iOS and Android allows you to control the outlets with rules and schedules at your whim. Retailing for around $40 the power strip will be available through retail partners. I am already enjoying the Wave Engine by Hydros and it looks like the control series of products can't be too far behind this release.
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Peter- Australia's Great Barrier Reef has suffered another mass bleaching event - the third in just five years. Warmer sea temperatures - particularly in February - are feared to have caused huge coral loss across the world's largest reef system.
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A conversation with MetroKat about the industry during the current situation.
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Industry Update, dreamy fragging kit and Power Up before the Power is Out. This week we catch up with Jeremy and Peter during an interesting time in history. Jeremy has been taking on some new projects including starting to install his Neptune Apex. Peter is in the final stages of his auto water change system and is about to make the move to a remote sump. All this and more on Episode 106 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- Just like a plumber needs a wrench and a mechanic his/her 10mm socket, every respectful reefkeeper should own a dedicated coral propagation toolkit. The Premium Coral Fragging Tool Kit from Tamsco comes with 5 essential fragging tools organized in a sturdy suede zipper case. The tools are made out of Black Oxidized 420 Japanese Stainless Steel that goes through several processes aimed to improve its durability and resistance to corrosion before it ends up in the kit. We will link to full review of this product by Marcin Smock over on Reefs.com
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Peter- Discussing the some of the effect of Covid-19 on the industry and shows.
Tips of the Week:
Stay healthy
Main Topic:
We 100% depend on electricity to help the functions of our reef tanks. When the power goes out what do we do? Short outages are likely not a problem and create more of a headache than anything else. Power outage that lasts more than three hours or more can pose a major threat to your system. This week we are going to talk about how to prep, what to do during the outage and what to do after the event to ensure your system doesn't miss a beat.
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Aquaculture Anthias, disaster traits and FFMmania. This week Jeremy is growing cheato by the bundle, running the Hydros and getting ready to setup his Apex. Peter is rocking and rolling along the way towards auto water changes and a remote sump. All this and more on Episode 105 of the Reef News Network.
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Jeremy- Florida-based Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums (ORA) is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of marine aquarium fish cultivation. Recently, ORA quietly announced that they have targeted a new group of popular species for potential captive propagation, specifically the Anthias.
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Peter- Stony corals -- which help to shelter a large number of ocean-dwelling species -- are preparing for a major extinction event, a new study reveals. The researchers, who published their study Tuesday in Scientific Reports, discovered that corals are exhibiting a number of survival responses that appear to mirror their last big extinction some 66 million years ago.
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Tips of the Week:
Post frag show tips
Dip and Examine
Frag before hitting the main system?
Using putty and glue combo (watch for exothermic reaction)
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FFM the show that helped us start it all, has a special place in our hearts. Not only did it help us launch it is a hometown show and possibly the most unique show in the country, the largest single day attendance for a show, a great mix of pro and hobbyist vendors and it all takes place in a high school! This week our recap is going to be a bit different than some of the other shows we have covered, we will walk you through it all from our own perspective.
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TWO YEARS IN!!!!
Deep Sea Coral gardens, Florida a go-go deemed a no-no & It Takes Two. On our two year anniversary we tried something new and livestreamed the entire episode on our Facebook page(go check it out) and waxed reminiscent about our experiences so far. Jeremy is tracking his numbers to try and explain a few sps losses but really enjoying his recently added fish. Peter is working towards some advanced automation and making real progress! All this and more on Episode 104 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- Bremer Canyon Marine Park is already known as a biodiversity hotspot for marine species such as whales and dolphins, however, a recent expedition focused on the deep sea has now revealed rich and diverse ecosystems inhabiting the cold waters deep within the canyon. "The vertical cliffs and ridges support a stunning array of deep-sea corals that often host a range of organisms and form numerous mini-ecosystems."
These new discoveries are being integrated into a comprehensive package of biological, geological, and bathymetric data. Such rare records of these deep-sea habitats are a new and very important contribution to the Marine Parks, which will help managers as well as the broader community to better understand and protect these previously unknown ecosystems.
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Peter- Florida keys no visit endorsement from Fodor. Welcome to the Florida Keys, where there's crystal-clear blue waters, peachy-pink skies, and a party atmosphere fit for Jimmy Buffett.
The drinks are flowing, the bands are playing, and if you had a good day, you probably have a fresh catch to filet and throw on the grill. But Captain Jerry Pope says if you dive a little deeper, you will see not everything is as perfect as it seems.
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Main Topic:
Note the timeless words of Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock It takes two to make a thing go right, it takes two to make it out of sight. We are talking about some really cool symbiotic relationships that you can have in your tank. From the standards to some oddballs we are going to go over the details on keeping some of these unique natural wonders in your system.
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The SKY is the limit, Snow storm and Stuck in the Middle with You. This week Jeremy is setting up the frag tank, at least with temporary equipment and breaking down the tub and Peter is nearly done with the water mixing station! All this and more on Episode 103 of the Reef News Network.
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Jeremy- Snow Storm Clownfish is the newest strain based on the Black Storm Clownfish. Sea & Reef created the Snow Storm Clownfish by breeding one of their Black Storm Clownfish with a Phantom Clownfish. The result is a beautiful white fish with Black eyes, fins and lips. The all white and black face makes the Snow Storm Clownfish very distinct from other white morphs like the Wyoming White Clownfish as pictured below.
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Peter- At a certain time in the future, you will suffer from reefer's boredom. It's inevitable, everyone goes through it... and the reasons are many the tank is doing too good and you don't want to change anything in fear of it crashing, or the tank crapped out and you don't want to look in its general direction at all, or perhaps you have other things going on and something simply has to be put on the back burner. Whatever that reason, the remedy is the same- you need to find some source of inspiration to get back into the hobby you truly cherish. You can watch a Netflix documentary about animals that make you never want to hike, swim, or dive in the dark again, take a long bike ride thinking about anything and everything that comes to your mind, or peep at a photo of somebody else's aquarium being awesome and get inspired by that experience. You can also casually lurk around the website of United States Patent and Trademark Office to see if any of the aquarium industry companies you know and follow filed for any new trademarks worth checking. Out of boredom, you know.
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Main Topic:
This is the Reef News Network, why are we talking about Brackish Aquariums??
Listener Request - Joe
Joe is a student at one of the schools with a planted aquarium that Jeremy installed.
Jeremy has spoken with Joe a number of times and they have discussed all kinds of fish and tanks.
Joe requested a while back an Episode on Brackish tanks and even recently did a video project at school about this podcast. In the video he made the request again, so let's run with it!
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A new marine sanctuary, ReefBot Pro and The Mechanical Miracle. This week Jeremy is working on setting up the frag tank and enjoying his newest fish additions to the big tank. Peter has started work on the AWC system and the sump move. All this and more on Episode 102 of the Reef News Network.
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Jeremy- A huge protected marine area surrounding much of the Pacific Island nation of Palau went into effect Jan. 1, 2020, after years of planning by local officials and advocates. Within the sanctuary, which covers 80 percent of Palau's national waters, all extractive activities such as fishing and mining are now prohibited.
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Peter- The ReefBot Pro is here!!!
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Main Topic:
The Mechanical Miracle
Mechanical filtration is one of three different types of filters that can be used in your aquarium. The other two are biological and chemical filtration. Mechanical filtration is an essential component of a saltwater aquarium. Whether it is a filter sock, filter pad, or filter block, is up to you; but they all physically remove debris from your tank water. The mechanical filter media sits inside your filter unit and physically traps and strains any solid waste that passes through your filter system. With the waste removed, clean water flows back to your aquarium.
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An intriguing gadget, foodie review and Crusty Gold. Jeremy is working on the frag tank (Peter is concerned about his plumbing job) and enjoying some great color and growth in the big tank. Peter has started the process for his basement sump upgrade slowly... finding the right metric fittings is a bit of a process. All this and more on Episode 101 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- The Coral Box Pump rotator allows you to take any submersible pump and create wide-sweeping flow patterns. This disperses the pump's output into a wide swath of your aquarium, eliminating dead spots and hot spots. We've all had a power head make a hole in the sand bed at some point- the sweeping motion prevents water movement from being focused on one area for a prolonged period of time.
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Peter- Review of Easy-Reefs Easy Mastick food.
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Main Topic:
Crusty Gold!
Encrusting coral are characterized by low spreading growth forms that usually adhere to hard rocky surfaces, growing larger in diameter. This awesome grouping of coral has some really neat attributes that make them a great fit for many reef tanks.
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Captive bred Seal's? Problems in the Turks and Caicos and Clean-up Crew: Who and How To. This week Jeremy and Peter share the love with all as they hit the 100 episodes mark. Peter catches us up on the WaterBox Family Reunion and his crazy week in Florida. All this and more on Episode 100 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- Seal's Cardinalfish, Ostorhinchus sealei, is the newest captive-bred cardinalfish, brought to market by the team at Biota.
Every new species of marine fish that's bred for the first time ups the species tally by one: one more proof of concept, one more accomplishment in the world of marine ornamental aquaculture, one more step into uncharted territory, even if the path is somewhat familiar.
Captive-bred Seal's Cardinalfish being prepared for export from Palau.
From Biota: The Seal's Cardinalfish is a hardy and beautiful shoaling species of cardinalfish. These do extremely well in reef tanks and peaceful community tanks. When they reach adulthood, the Seal's Cardinalfish have beautiful blue eyes and a yellowish hue with defined horizontal lines. Biota's specimens are currently feeding on Reef Nutrition's TDO C1, Piscene Energetics Mysis pellets, and Hikari mysis shrimp.
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Peter- One of the largest reef systems on Earth, it teems with wildlife like friendly wild dolphins, and attracts more than a million tourists a year. But underneath the water's stunning surface lurks a deadly disease, silently ravaging the corals which keep its denizens alive and protect the islands' pristine coastline from storms and erosion.
Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) has been dubbed the biggest threat facing the tiny British territory's marine environment, and the most virulent coral sickness the world has ever seen.
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Clean-up Crew How to: Choose a select few
The clean-up crew are animals that keep busy in your tank removing non-living organic matter, sifting and aerating the sandbed, and keeping algae under control. Your clean-up crew will consist of a variety of animals each with their own function, working away in your tank.
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A new concept aquarium, all about the Versa, and the Great Northern Peninsula; three sides of goodness with Deven Rich. This week Deven is enjoying the process of setting up his new system, Jeremy has some new fish and Peter is getting ready to for a great trip. All this and more on Episode 99 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- I LOVE this little concept tank that just popped up the Nuvo Encore Pro 20 a 2-in-1 Concept Aquarium from Innovative Marine. Innovative Marine is no stranger to making true concept aquariums, and the Nuvo Encore Pro 20 newest release since the Atoll, Abyss and Dropoff tanks. This side by side setup has tons of the potential for so many applications.
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Deven- Ecotech Versa dosing pumps
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Dennis from PA
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The Great Northern Peninsula w/ Deven Rich
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Walking Sharks, controller boards and It's Showtime with Brian Waugh. This week Jeremy is enjoying the growth of his sps, Peter has ordered the necessary parts for his auto water change system. All this and more on Episode 98 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- Four new species of tropical sharks that use their fins to walk are causing a stir in waters off northern Australia and New Guinea. While that might strike fear into the hearts of some people, University of Queensland researchers say the only creatures with cause to worry are small fish and invertebrates.
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Peter- Fellow reefers, if, like me, you are not handy at DIY-ing, rejoice! Now you can make your tank equipment look all organized like a fancy pro reefer. I have been following Kyle Ender of Adaptive Reef's work for years now and had him custom build a board for me and its looks, functionality, and safety features were featured in a MACNA 2017 talk by a good friend, Austin Lefevre.
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It's Showtime! Peter talks with Brian Waugh
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Lots of listener calls and #goals. Jeremy is enjoying his display tank, dialing in dosing the big three and seeing nice growth. Peter has started the sump upgrade. All this and more on Episode 97 of the Reef News Network!
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Well we are a few weeks into 2020 and we thought it would be a good time to discuss 5 Reefing goals we each have and a few goals for the podcast. We are hoping this episode will help get you working on setting (if you haven't) and reaching your reefing goals with intention.
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Becoming part of the reef?, A strange New England Coral, Take it to the Apex and push it High-Tech. This week Jeremy is loving on his fish and coral & seeing some growth with stabilized Alk. Peter is starting to make some progress with his solar install and has big plans for his system once it is completed, he is also starting to battle some hitchhiker clove polyps before they run rampant. All this and more on Episode 96 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- A close friend sent me a video that was right up my alley and really interesting. I had heard about this before but never seen footage of what they are doing down in Florida. Becoming part of a living reef after passing is a pretty epic idea, and the location that is featured is creating their own version of Atlantis. The Neptune Memorial Reef is a manmade structure that combines ashes of the deceased with cement that are placed into this underwater city. The reef is open to the public, allowing loved ones to visit this amazing eternal resting place.
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Peter- A 'Strange' New England Coral May Hold Secrets To Combating Climate Change. When we think about animals that inhabit the cold New England ocean, sharks, seals, or lobsters may spring to mind. But there's another critter lurking in the deep off our coast, and it's one that may hold valuable secrets that could help its tropical cousins.
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No matter if you are planning your first system, upgrading to a new or larger or a long-time seasoned veteran, it's ALWAYS a good time to consider adding a controller and this first episode about controllers we talk about the industry standard APEX by Neptune systems. With over 20 years in the industry APEX is now in its 5th generation of controller and continue to lead the industry with new and innovative products like the Trident auto testing system.
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More on Sunscreen, The blob and Aquascaping 2.0: RNN's Aquascaping Ideology. Jeremy and Peter are back in the studio on New Year's Day. Jeremy is tweaking his tank and enjoying fish and coral, Peter is all prepped for his sump upgrade. All this and more on Episode 95 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- About 500 miles east of New Zealand's South Island, near the Chatham Islands, ocean temperatures have spiked to almost 10 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) warmer than average.
Normally, surface temperatures in that part of the Pacific hover around 59 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius), but they're 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius), according to James Renwick, a scientist at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand. "It's the biggest patch of above-average warming on the planet right now," Renwick told The Guardian.
In satellite images, this 386,000-square-mile (1,000,000-square-kilometer) patch looks like a menacing red blob.
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Peter- The Pacific nation of Palau has become the first country to ban sun cream that is harmful to corals and sea life. From Wednesday, sun cream that includes common ingredients, including oxybenzone, is not allowed to be worn or sold in the country. Palau's President Tommy Remengesau said: "We have to live and respect the environment because the environment is the nest of life." The island nation markets itself as a "pristine paradise" for divers. A lagoon in Palau's Rock Islands is a Unesco World Heritage site. The country has a population of around 20,000 dotted across hundreds of islands.
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Tip of the Week
Get prepared and make a resolution to your tank. Maintenance schedule, get rid of expired equipment, add equipment ect.
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Aquascaping is a pretty broad term that is more developed in the Freshwater planted tank world than in the Reef tank. Reefscaping has really jumped into the forefront of tank design in the last decade. The advances in biomedia and knowledge of the amount of surface area required to support our tanks has made some major leaps in the past few years and have been game changers. Today we are going to discuss some design ideas, types of rock, styles, tools, methods of securing and other tips and things to keep in mind when planning out your system or making changes.
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Thriving Parrotfish, a listener call and a look back at 2019. Jeremy and Peter have some good stuff going on in their respective tanks and are getting ready for some big milestones. All this and more on Episode 94 of the Reef News Network.
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Jeremy: Parrotfish thrive in the wake of Reef Disasters. In contrast to most other species, reef-dwelling parrotfish put on weight and their populations boomed in the wake of severe coral bleaching. In the damaged areas of the reefs, the study found that parrotfish populations increased in number by between two and eight times, and individual fish were about 20% larger than those in unbleached sections. Almost every other species of fish was in sharp decline in the bleached areas.
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Listener Call
Jake from Bellingham Wa. Is having issues with his SPS, STN'ing.
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Jeremy and Peter quickly go over The Year in Review. Happy Holidays everyone!
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Mindstream no more, a listener call and all about ATS with Josh from Clear Water Scrubbers. Jeremy has fish in the tank and is very excited about it. Peter is holding steady and kept his update brief as he had a good long talk with Josh, all this and more on Episode 93 of the Reef News Network.
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Peter- Mindstream has gone under.
Listener Call
Steven O. gives Peter an inline heater option.
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ATS with Josh from Clear Water Scrubbers.
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Breeding mandarins at home, big bucks for reef restoration and all we want for Reefmas. Jeremy has aquascaped the OptiMystic Reef and has started placing coral he will be posting some videos and pictures to the Reef News Network Facebook page, Peter is planning his attack on a bit of bubble algae and enjoying a beautiful hair algae free system. All this and more on Episode 92 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco (Museeoceanographique de Monaco) has been busy breeding marine aquarium fishes behind the scenes. Captive-bred mandarins represent a complete shift in the husbandry of these often difficult-to-keep fishes; while they are still slow, methodical, bottom-picking substrate feeders,captive-bred mandarins will arrive eating inanimate pellet feeds when properly weaned during the early rearing phases. Dragonet breeding is a challenging project that the dedicated home aquarist can take on, and with only Synchiropus splendidus in active commercial cultivation at the moment, there is an opportunity for several other species (including the less-seen Red Mandarin) to be produced as captive-bred offerings.
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Peter- Federal officials announced plans Monday to raise $100 million to fund projects to restore seven significant coral reef sites in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Mission: Iconic Reefs calls for restoring nearly 70 acres (28 hectares) of the Florida Reef Tract, one of the largest strategies ever proposed for coral restoration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
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Listener Call
Big T from Ma. Is a long time listener and three time caller(awesome!).
Experiencing some difficulty with a female maroon clown nipping at coral, he is looking for our insights on the situation.
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All we want for Reefmas!
Cool tech and gear we want to chat about and possibly add to our systems. These could be a great fit for your tank or for your fellow reefer.
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Lab raised coral larvae, beats for the reefs and go rabbit go rabbit go. This week Jeremy has made a bit of progress in prepping the tub to move the remainder of rockover to the big tank and pulled a ton of algae. Peter is nearly ready to make some very nice and very nicely planned upgrades. All this and more on Episode 91 of the Reef News Network.
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Peter- As coral reefs decline in response to climate change, research groups around the world are searching for a way to preserve them. In this video we explore one approach, which aims to replenish damaged reefs using using coral larvae bred in the lab.
Listener shoutout to Rasmus Johansson
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Jeremy- Young fish can be drawn to degraded coral reefs by loudspeakers playing the sounds of healthy reefs, according to new research published today in Nature Communications.
This one came in from a number of listeners so here is a shout out to Reef News Wifey Laurie C, Heather Macwhinnie and Josh O Thanksy'all.
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Tip of the Week
Keep your hands out of the tank as much as possible. Let your tank do it's thing. This will reduce the amount oils from your hands that are introduced to the tank.
Main Topic:
Go Rabbit, Go Rabbit, GO...
Rabbitfish and Foxface are awesome options for reef tanks. They are prodigious grazers, peaceful tankmates, interesting to observe, fairly affordable and a bit outside the usual suspects for a reef tank. All of these characteristics make them ideal for the reefer looking for a unique addition to their system.
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Turbo charged coral larva, bacterium delirium & ORA, ORA, ORA. Jeremy and Peter went solar. Jeremy is working on balancing out his big display tanks alkalinity. Peter is enjoying his new fish and see ing a hair algae free system along with some major plans for automation down the road. All this and more on Episode 90 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- Recent severe bleaching events in the Great Barrier Reef have led to widespread death of the corals making up world's largest living structure, but scientists are coming up with some inventive ways to help repair the damage. Researchers at Australia's Southern Cross University are now preparing to put the latest into action, with millions of turbo-charged coral babies being readied to take root in the reef's most degraded areas.
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Peter- The relationship between bacteria and Corals has recently become a hot topic on Reef2Reef as a result of a research paper recently published in the Nature journal. The study estimates that about 1/3 of all corals worldwide are infected with this newly discovered bacterium which researchers named, Candidatus Aquarickettsia rohweri. The bacterium can be found in a number of corals that we commonly keep in our aquariums including, Acropora, Goniopora, Montipora, Seriatopora and Stylophora species. Additionally, it can also be found in anemones. Researches also discovered the bacterium can be transmitted through coral eating parasitic snails and transported through seawater whereby it can potentially infect corals when tissue damage is present.
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ORA, ORA, ORA....
Ocean, Reefs and Aquariums Interview.
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Hydra upgrades, visit the GBR and Stand and Deliver. Jeremy has been dealing with the new tank uglies but has a plan. Peter is enjoying a mostly algae free tank and his working to stock up on fish. All this and more on Episode 89 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- AI Releases new Hydra lighting, now this happened about a month ago but I thought it was worth bringing up. The update brings some nice tech along with a bit of a facelift for an excellent line of lights. The new models have more LEDs, more PAR and more spread over the aquarium. They will also have newly designed optics so you can expect better color blending from the LED diodes. The housing is also taking on a facelift over the previous AI Hydra generations. The Hydra 32HD and 64HD fixtures also promise to be more water resistant.
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Peter- Despite mass coral bleaching events in the summers of 2016 and 2017 that badly damaged parts of the reef, much of the marine park roughly the size of Japan continues to thrive. Alarming headlines across the globe may have deterred tourism, but with over 2,900 individual coral reefs and 300 continental islands, a visit to the largest living structure on Earth remains an experience of a lifetime.
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Main Topic:
Stand and Deliver
The aquarium stand is often overlooked or at least glossed over as key piece of equipment. The stand is a functional part of setup that can be completely utilitarian, simply designed and functional, all the way up to a work of art that is just as much about the form as it is about the function and anywhere in between! Today we are going to discuss a few simple designs and methods that are very common in the hobby.
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An invasive chimera, the kraken reef and BristlewormMania. Jeremy is planning out his aquascape and seeing some great colors develop in the big tank. Peter just loaded up on fish and is starting to acclimate them. All this and more on Episode 88 of the Reef News Network.
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Jeremy- This past April a massive 80-foot steel kraken was purposefully sunk into the Caribbean Sea on top of a decorated WW2 ship. The former Navy fuel barge and its monstrous passenger were placed underwater in order to jumpstart a new coral ecosystem, while also serving as a cutting-edge education center for marine researchers and local students from the surrounding British Virgin Islands. The project is titled the BVI Art Reef, and aims to use sculptures like the porous kraken as a base to grow transplanted coral.
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Peter- A new article published in the journal Scientific Reports reveals 44% of the colonies of Didemnum vexillum -a marine invertebrate tagged as invasive species- in the Ebro Delta (Tarragona, Spain) are formed by gene chimera, that is, cells with different gene pool. According to the study, this ability to create chimera could be a determining factor to promote genetic diversity and the colonizing success of this exotic species in natural ecosystems worldwide.
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Main Topic:
Welcome to BristlewormMania:
Bristleworms (or bristle worms) are segmented worms with bristly tufts extending from each of their segments. They can grow very largeup to 24 inches in a tankbut most are between one and six inches long. They are nocturnal and tend to stay in or under live rock or in the your substrate. You may never see a bristleworm in your tank unless you look for them at night with a flashlight or expose them by moving a rock or displacing the substrate.
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Ocean cleanup project update, some new tank goodness coming to market and Let's talk about ICP, let's talk about Tests bab-y. This week we catch up on a few details of Peter's awesome travel weekend and more coral is coming. Jeremy is just about ready to aquascape and has a vision for what he is going to do. All this and more on Episode 87 of the Reef News Network!
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News
Jeremy- New tank options are out there, get ready! Fiji Cube Aquariums offers the best features on the market. Our aquariums are made of ultra-clear, low-iron glass, and we have stepped it up with next-level glass thickness. Our complete series comes with a solid and high-quality cabinet and our very own Fiji Cube advanced acrylic sump. Red Sea has expanded their range of premium reef-ready aquarium systems with four new models: XL 200, XL 300, XXL 750 V3, and our top-of-the-line 3XL 900. All of the new models will be available at the beginning of 2020.
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Peter- The Ocean Cleanup Project update.
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Tip of the Week:
Always be learning! Take a look at how others do things that work for them. There is a ton of content available, check things out and see what is working for others, you may find a small or even a large tweak to your own methods that could be helpful. Last week, I saw a YouTube video on attaching SPS frags from Chaos Aquaculture (I will put a link in the show notes) and it was excellent and I am going to give it a shot next time I frag.
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Main Topic:
Deep dive into ICP testing with Sarah from Fritz Aquatics.
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This week we cover Purple Sea Urchins & A newly discovered coral in the news. We also recorded an Episode live on location from an event. Jeremy is adding more coral to the big tank and needs to get squared away with dialing things in and managing the wire mess. Peter's crazy travel itinerary is coming to an end and he is preparing to add some new frags to his diplay tank. Our main topic is: Crazy chalice your flashier than Ceaser's palace! All this and more on Episode 86 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy- New deep-water coral discovered. Psammogorgia pax, collected at a depth of 63 meters (207 feet) in Hannibal Bank -- a flat-topped seamount located in Coiba National Park, a biodiversity hotspot and World Heritage Site, is part of an unexplored and understudied marine ecosystem: the mesophotic coral communities. These difficult-to-access habitats, found 40 -- 150 meters deep and in-between shallow-water reefs and deep-water corals, are under increasing need for protection, yet little is known about their ecology and biodiversity.
- http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy86
Peter- Purple Sea Urchins or Strongylocentrotus purpuratus are eating their way through the underwater kelp forests in California and now moving north towards Oregon. A recent count found 350 million purple sea urchins on one Oregon reef alone more than a 10,000% increase since 2014. And in Northern California, 90% of the giant bull kelp forests have been devoured by the urchins.
- http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter86
Main Topic:
Crazy chalice your flashier than Ceaser's Palace!
Chalice coral consist of a large collection of coral that what were until recently considered part of the now abolished family Pectiniidae. With the changing landscape of the taxonomy and such a large grouping of coral we will be generalizing the care requirements a bit more than usual. Although classification may be an issue there is still a lot to talk about with these stunning additions to our reef tanks. Intense colors and patterns make these showstoppers a must have.
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ESV, AI and a Real Mermaid!? These are just a few of the people you will hear from on this week's RAP Recap! The crowds proved that they want an all saltwater show in the Midwest by showing up in droves for the inaugural RAP Chicago. We were fortunate enough to be there for the fourth and final RAP of 2019 to bring you all the action from the floor. Join us as we wax poetically with various vendors from the industry as well as; well yes, a mermaid. All this and more on episode 85 of the Reef News Network!
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Whitestar, a Sunscreen Bill and The Cardinal(fish) Rule. Jeremy has added a few more coral to the big tank and is really enjoying his light reactor. Peter is getting ready to finish up on his road trips for the year and is enjoying his tank hair algae free. All this and more on Episode 84 of the Reef News Network.
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News
Jeremy- Cool cardinalfish sighting! According to Dynasty Marine, this species is rarely encountered due to its nocturnal behavior. It's worth noting that this cardinalfish, like its relatives, is presumably a paternal mouthbrooder that could spawn clutches several hundred in number (a potential breeding project for someone aspiring to break ground with a new species). With a little bit of luck, the intrepid aquarist looking for something a little different might be able to find some Whitestar Cardinalfish in the trade right now! Check out the full article over on Reefs 2 Rainforests.
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Peter- With the sponsor pointing to concerns about skin cancer, a Senate committee Monday approved a measure that would prevent local governments from banning over-the-counter sales of sunscreen. The Senate Community Affairs Committee voted 3-1 to approve the bill, which stems, at least in part, from a decision by Key West to ban certain types of sunscreen because of concerns that chemicals in the substances were damaging coral reefs.
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Tip of the Week:
Marc Levevenson posted a cool thing from a vendor at the show he attended last week and it would be a cool add on for the Fragger's guide. The vendor brought photos of her grow out / display systems with PAR values next to each colony. This is a great reference point for buyers.
Main Topic:
Cardinal(fish) Rule
A staple in the hobby and one of the coolest species of fish, the cardinalfishes are a fantastic option for everyone from beginners to experts. This week we will discuss Cardinalfish as a species, difficulty level, tank requirements, feeding behaviors, common types available in the hobby, how many you can keep in a group & breeding/aquaculture.
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Tuxedo's, Reef Surveys and Fragger's Guide to the Galaxy Pt. 2. Peter is claiming victory over his algae outbreak and getting ready to add some new coral to his system! Jeremy installed his light reactor, added new clean-up crew to the 265. All this and more on Episode 83 of the Reef News Network.
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Peter- Climate-fueled storms pose an increased threat to reefs already facing a slew of environmental challenges.
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Jeremy- This week, ORA announced the debut of an especially desirable invertebrate destined to wage war on the algae in your marine aquarium. ORA has recognized that they are producing two distinct color morphs of this attractive urchin species. The first they've dubbed the Blue Tuxedo Urchin, which they note showcases darker blue and appears to be almost a blue and purple color form.
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Main Topic:
Fragger's Guide to the Galaxy Pt. 2
Last time we covered the ground work and most of the tools and general game plan for getting ready to sell at an event. Now we are going to take a closer look at the finer details that will help you have the highest odds of a successful event.
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Mysis discovery, a cool use of tech and Aquashella Chicago 2.0. This week Jeremy catches us up on the progress he is making with his build, adding in his light reactor and planning out the aquascape. Peter walks us through Aquashella and tells us all about his experience at the event. All this and more on Episode 82 of the Reef News Network!
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News
Jeremy- Melev just posted an article on how he is using his Trident to control his calcium reactor and I am hooked. This looks like a great way to tie together some of the coolest new tech out there with perhaps the most reliable way to dose calcium to your system. - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy82
Peter- New Species of Mysis Shrimp Discovered in an Aquarium
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Tip of the Week:
Take care of your RODI unit, changing out your filters regularly. If you don't have an inline TDS meter add one (you can do this aftermarket) or use a hand held unit to make sure you are in tip top working order.
Main Topic:
Aquashella Chicago 2.0 Interviews
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Better than Sci-Fi & Amp up your coral, A meaningful talk about Aminos with Doctor Michael Gerdes. Jeremy is making progress on his build and other tanks but may need to come up with a new plan for the aquascape. Peter is still waging war on algae with consistency as his primary tool. All this and more on Episode 81 of the Reef News Network.
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News
Jeremy- Exploration is at the core of human nature. When we are kids, curiosity drives us to explore and discover the world. That same curiosity drives those of us on Nautilus to explore the ocean's depths with state-of-the-art robotic and scientific technology. Plus, the Nautilus Exploration Program is broadcast to anyone ready to join the adventure. Our followers are able to experience this sci-fi-like experience through nautiluslive.org. It's better than sci-fi: it's real science in real time.
The ROV's (Remotely Operated Vehicles) Argus and Hercules are Mystic natives. Developed by the Institute for Exploration a Mystic CT company.
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Peter- Talks about a conversation with Clear Water Scrubbers.
Main Topic:
A conversation with Dr. Michael Gerdes about Amino Acids.
Book reference by Doc. : I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life by Ed Yong
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Not your mother's lemonfish, the mysterious deep sea, and Fragger's Guide to the Galaxy, ANYWHERE you go this is how you show. Jeremy is working out the final details on his built rockwork structure that will be a Zoa garden and have some cool dimension, and ordered some goodies. Peter is making progress with his system and has the ReefBot setup in a new spot, Reef Octopus light reactor all set and is already seeing results. All this and more on Episode 80 of the Reef News Network.
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News
Jeremy- Really interesting video from Kurzgesagt. What's hiding at the most solitary place on earth? The Deep Sea.
Shout out to my buddy Matt Joseph for putting me onto this video!
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Peter- Back at it AGAIN, Sea & Reef Aquaculture releases another aquacultured fish for the hobby to enjoy. Welcome the Lemon Damsel to your Reef!
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By popular demand, we bring you The Fragger's Guide to the Galaxy. Wherever you go, this is how you Show! Pt.1 Our guide to setting yourself up for a successful hobbyist vendor experience.
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Peter joins the dark side, a listener call from or friend Remy aka Bahama Llama corals and the deep dive on CoralVue's game changing announcements. Peter got a brand spanking new WaterBox and is going to fill it with FRESH WATER!! Jeremy has been making slow steady progress and is on the hunt for good cleanup crew. All this and more on Episode 79 of the Reef News Network!
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Listener Call
Remy AKA Bahama Llama Coral called in to ask about our ideal setup for a hobbyist vendor to start with for a frag swap.
Main Topic:
CoralVue tech deep dive. Interview with Carlos and Don.
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RNN078- Fascinating Myths and How to Bust Them
Project Coral, MACNA tech releases and Fascinating Myths and How to Bust Them. Jeremy is making slow but steady progress on his tank build, Peter is still loving his new reactor and using it to get back to balance. All this and more on Episode 78 of the Reef News Network!!
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News:
Jeremy:
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida, says they've made scientific history as a group of coral has successfully reproduced two days in a row for the first time in a lab setting. The milestone could have broad implications for America's Great Barrier Reef,' which is the third largest coral reef in the world and is found just off the coast of the Florida Keys.
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https://cnn.it/2kiSmoO
Peter:
MACNA tech drops from Reef Kinetics and CoralVue.
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Listener Call
Ian from London, Ontario called in to ask about frozen and dry foods.
Main Topic:
This week we are going to be trying something new to spice up our content for the RNN Nation. If it is well received, we plan on adding it into our mix for content on future episodes. We will be discussing a few of the Myths found Nin an article from the Reefs.com family of sites. We will be adding our reactions and personal experiences, giving the article that RNN secret sauce.
Source material:
Debunking Aquarium Myths
By Tim Wijgerde PhD & Arjen Tilstra
https://reefs.com/magazine/myths/
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Plastic eating bacteria, floating pumice and What to Maintain when You are maintaining. Jeremy's tank is starting the uglies and Peter got the very interesting results from his ICP test results. All this and more on Episode 77 of the Reef News Network.
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News:
Jeremy:
A gigantic floating raft of volcanic rock that emerged from an underwater volcano eruption in the Pacific Ocean is slowly drifting towards the Australian coast, heartening hopes it could benefit the imperilled Great Barrier Reef.
http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy77
Peter:
Students Invent Bacteria that turns plastic into water. The development of this technology is divided into two parts: First the plastic is dissolved and the enzymes as catalyze whereby the plastic becomes highly malleable fractions. These components are placed in a biodigester station, where they behave as if they were leftovers of food. The project runs in just 24 hours, to move from plastic to water, really promising.
http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter77
Tip of the week:
Complete any warranties that your equipment comes with, print a copy of the receipt and keep in the box for each piece of equipment. If something arises this will at least take away some of the stress in a tough situation.
Main Topic:
Maintaining your equipment is one rung in the ladder to a successful long-term reef system that is often stepped right over or only touched on at a cursory level. We noticed that with recent vacations and more trips / commitments on the horizon that taking a few minutes to ensure all your equipment and system plans are in tip top shape can make all the difference. Simple maintenance is not just about keeping things neat and tidy but also ensuring the efficacy and lifespan of your equipment.
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RNN076- Road to RAP Cali Style Recap (2019)
West coast Hip Hop review... wait no, no, no it the Road to RAP Cali style Recap. Jeremy has running water, live rock and some livestock in the big tank and Peter crushed it at RAP CA all this and more on Episode 76 of the Reef News Network.
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Main Topic:
Road to RAP CA recap.
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EcoTech gets in on the dosing game, Unusual coral spawning event and Just Do It (yourself) Reef News edition. This week Jeremy is getting the big tank squared away and raising the salinity. Peter battles on against algae outbreaks. All this and more on Episode 75 of the Reef News Network!
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News:
Peter: The Versa Utility Pump is Ecotech Marine's first entry into the world of precision peristaltic dosing pumps. Ecotech has mastered the science of creating water flow inside the aquarium with their Vortech Pumps, they're building the standard in high performance centrifugal pumps with the Vectra, so it's only natural that Ecotech designed a dosing pump system of their own in the Versa.
Jeremy: A phenomenon that makes coral spawn more than once a year is improving the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef. The discovery was made by researchers investigating whether corals that split their spawning over multiple months are more successful at spreading their offspring across different reefs.
Listener Call:
Rebecca called in to ask our advice about moving a tank.
Main Topic:
DIY can be fun and help save money and when it comes to the aquarium hobby there are endless numbers of DIY projects from the simple to the extremely advanced. Today we are going to discuss a few of our favorites that cover all bases of skill and ability. As with everything in this hobby there are a million ways to do a single thing and DIY is no different, what we discuss here is by NO means the only way to do these projects and there are endless amounts of resources from YouTube to forums to help you get ideas and find how tos. CAVEAT: Please understand RNN is not responsible for any failed DIY projects, attempt any and all of these at your own risk!
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Water Making Station: for most people water changes are imperative for a successful reef tank, having premade salt water and a surplus of fresh can prove invaluable for water changes, ATO containers and spare water for dipping corals and fish.
a. Method to be used: Brut Can
b. Required Equipment: 2 Brut Cans(size based on amount of water you make), various pvc pipe and fittings(size based on size of cans), pvc glue, 3 valves, RODI float stop(optional),Uniseal bulkheads(size based on plumbing size), external pump, remote plug
c. Setup: 1 can for fresh, 1 can for salt, both cans plumbed to pump with valve in between each can and pump, pump outlet to top of salt can with T and valve in between. T has valve attached and either threaded or quick connect fittings for fresh or salt output. RODI can be plumbed directly into fresh can with float valve or run into can when needed.
d. How to use: RODI water is pumped into fresh can, water from fresh can be pumped into salt can for mixing through the use of valves and pump. Once water is in salt can, RODI can be isolated and then recirculated to mix salt. Hose can then be connected to outlet T and pumped into containers or directly into tank. Through the use of valves both fresh and salt can be isolated and pumped out of system. -
Invert/Fish Trap: Everyone gets a jerk invert or fish, while commercial products exist they are often pricey and sometimes complicated, while certainly better for inverts than fish this simple bottle trap can prove effective to get rid of that jerk crab or fish.
a. Method to be used: Plastic bottle
b. Required Equipment: Soda bottle(size depending on what you are trying to catch)
c. Setup: take bottle and cut top off, invert top and using reef safe adhesive glue the top inverted into the bottom creating a bottle neck into the larger body of the bottle.
d. How to use: Place food of choice into the container and fill with water. Submerse and place in area that invert or fish frequents, check regularly. -
Sump from Tank: Sumps are very desirable for a successful reef tank, not only does it add water volume it allows you to hide or run various pieces of equipment such as skimmers, reactors and pumps. Inaddition you can utilize sumps to help breed pods and deal with nuisance algae through a refugium. Sumps can get costly fast but don't need to be cost prohibitive to get the benefits of having one
a. Method to be used: Standard tank sump
b. Required Equipment: Off the shelf tank of desired size for display, baffle kit(various sellers available), glue/silicone, filtersock holder or rollermat(optional)
c. Setup: determine the layout of the sump you want, most are simple 3 chamber setups(inlet, skimmer/fuge chamber, return chamber), some kits include a filter sock holder(if not they can be purchased separately or this is a good opportunity to use arollermat). Using 2x4 scrap build 2 L blocks ensuing they are square to be used as baffle holders for gluing. Measure and mark where each baffle will go and begin your glue up. Put baffle into tank where it will be glued, add a dot of silicon to bottom of tank and insert first L bracket and bring it up against baffle. Ensure it is in right location and straigt and then add drop to base of tank and add second racket. Once held in place you are ready to glue up the sides. Run a bead of silicone up each side where baffle meets tank wall, using a wet finger or caulking tool run it up along the silicone to create an even and clean bead of caulk. Let dry for appropriate time and them pop out the brackets, clean up any silicone on base of tank and seal in bottom of baffle. On pieces that require a gap for water to run under, make a spacer of appropriate height to place under to hold off bottom. Rinse and repeat panel by panel until allbaffles are in and sealed. Let all silicon fully cure before use.
d. How to use: Place sump under tank and plumb drain pipe into the drain chamber(into filter sock or rollermat), install required or desired equipment(heater, skimmer, pumps, etc), plumb return pump to return line, fill and test levels for power outages. -
APEX Automation(Cabinet lights, Fans, any on/off): APEX and controllers in general are one of the best pieces of equipment you can get for creating automation and adding safety nets to your tank. Through the use simple logic and switches you can easily automate anything from tank stand lights, fans or anything else that requires on/off actions.
a. Method to be used: APEX fusion
b. Required Equipment: APEX, break out box, requiredswitches(float, pressure, push) water ever you want to automate(for this example we will talk about adding lights to turn on when you open your stand door).
c. Setup: Install magnetic switches on your stand doors, if you have 2 doors, switches can be wired in series to only consume 1 breakout box port. Enter APEX Fusion and find the breakout box switch port or ports(be aware these may be hidden in the unused port setion) click on the lock icon on your Fusion dashboard and drag the correct module widget to your dashboard. Clicking on the setting (gear icon) button you can use the drop downs to select the functions(such as If Door OPEN the ON) define the ON plug on your power bar and then plug lights into the proper port on the powerbar. Ensure you set the FALLBACK to OFF and Set to OFF, save all your configs and test!
d. How to use: Simply open door and lights should come on, close and they should go off. -
Algae Reactor: Reactors are becoming far more widely available commercially but is still a fun DIY project if you are the tinkering type! While there are many different way you can build and do this project we will cover just one particular methodology in this discussion.
a. Method to be used: Repurposed media reactor
b. Required Equipment: Off the shelf up flow media reactor like 2LF phosban reactor, waterproof LEDs(spectrum is debatable so research to see what you want to try, but common practice is more reds than whites), various plumbing bits and power head if manifold is not available.
c. Setup: Using a hot glue gun, start by gluing the dead end of the LED strip to the base of the reactor, begin to wrap the LEDs in a spiral manner up the reactor. Glue every couple inches and try to keep the gap to around an inch and even all the way up. Once you get to the finish the wrap along the op edge and attach your end plug and seal with shrink wrap. Plug in and test to ensure your LEDs work properly, if lights are too intense a dimmer can be put in line and if you are extra techie you could make them dimmable through a voltage regulator module attached to your 0-10V port on your controller(this is too advanced for this discussion). At a basic level you can put LED plug on timer or configure a plug on your controller to simply turn on and off on a schedule.
d. How to Use: Plumb reactor to power head or manifold, ensure to add an inline valve to adjust flow to get turnover rate dialed in. Add water to reactor(remember to have fresh salt water ready for this), add your seed macro to reactor, plug LEDs into controller or timer and turn on pump or open manifold to start flow. Monitor growth and adjust flow and or lighting as needed until you see solid growth. Be sure to check regularly and empty as needed.
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More shark sightings on the cape and a way to keep yourself safe; Britain taking a big bite out of reducing plastic bag use and the great Aquascape debate, with me special guest Rachel Fogle of ReefWeeds! All this and more on episode 74 Reef News Network
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There have been more than 150 great white shark sightings since June off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, a popular East Coast vacation spot, according to scientists. The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's sharktivity app indicates that there have been more that 161 shark sightings off the coast of Massachusetts since June 1. The same shark can be spotted multiple times, scientists note.
This summer, however, did create something of a perfect stormwarming oceans attract both sharks and beach goers, and something does need to be done. Instead of killing more sharks, though, repelling them seems to be a much smarter idea.
That's where a company called Surf Safe comes in. For around $400, a guy named Dave Smith will sell you a simple device that you can install on your surfboard that might just prevent an attack.
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The scourge of plastic in our oceans has received lot of publicity in recent years, especially in the UK where TV documentaries (notably the Blue Planet series) have brought the issue into the nation's homes. It seems the country is doing well in saying no' to one of the major culprits, the disposable plastic bag.
With the amount of plastic entering the oceans estimated at a worrying 8 million tons, any news story that shows a bit of good news is very welcome. The British press is reporting that plastic bag use has halved within a year, according to usage at major supermarkets.
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Newly discovered Reefs, Abex updates, and our Interview with the Coral Restoration Foundation. Jeremy has a plumbed monster tank, running water and all! Peter is making steady progress on his system. All this and more on Episode 73 of the Reef News Network!
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Scientists have just discovered five new coral reefs that form a vast, 310-mile corridor in the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists from the University of Veracruz and Mexico's National Institute of Technology released their findings about the reefs Corazones, Pantepec South, Piedras Altas, Los Gallos, and Camaronera earlier this month.
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Peter:
Bringing us some up to date info and highlights on the Abex from his conversation with CoralVue.
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Interview with Andrew from Coral Restoration Foundation.
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Glow in the dark Sharks, listener calls and 10 Things I Hate about Summer AKA 10 ways to avoid Summer Slump. This week Jeremy is enjoying some rapid coral growth in both of his systems, Peter is finishing up a 3-day black out and it looks like real progress is being made! All this and more on Episode 72 of the Reef News Network!
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Sharks are known to stalk and sniff out prey before they attack. But all this newly discovered shark species has to do is glow in the dark, and the prey comes to them. The 5 1/2-inch American Pocket Shark is the first of its kind to be discovered in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a new Tulane University study. It's less fearsome than it is wondrous.
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Summer Slump....most of us go through it! You may not have heard it called by that name but I am sure you know what I mean. It is that time of year when there is just so much else to do, the days are longer and you want to take advantage. The great outdoors, the beach, the pool, Ect. Ect. are all calling your name, the last thing you want to do is be inside doing tank maintenance. Well if you have fallen prey to Summer Slump we are here to help keep you on track and let you enjoy your system even in the off season.
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Real life Vibranium, Octopus brains and the Power of the Sun. This week we catch up with the little progress Jeremy has made in plumbing his big tank and rubber-banding mushrooms, Peter is ready to take on this algae with a plan that still has a few kinks in the details but has all the makings for greatness! All this and more on Episode 71 of The Reef News Network!
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Jeremy: Although the nation of Wakanda exists only in the MCU as the home of Black Panther, researchers believe they have found a version of it underwater. And here, 260 feet below the surface in secretive reefs, the warriors accented with vibrant purple are FISH. Previously unknown, the fish species lives in dark coral reefs, called "Twilight Zone" reefs, in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania. The fish are known as fairy wrasses. Their scales are so deeply pigmented that the deep purple remains even during the preservation process, when color is usually lost. The fish were discovered by scientists participating in the California Academy of Sciences' Hope for Reefs initiative, which aims to research and restore coral reef systems. - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy71
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Peter: Octopus, squid and cuttlefish -- collectively known as cephalopods -- have strange, massive, distributed brains. What do they do with all that neural power? Dive into the ocean with marine biologist Roger Hanlon, who shares astonishing footage of the camouflaging abilities of cephalopods, which can change their skin color and texture in a flash. Learn how their smart skin, and their ability to deploy it in sophisticated ways, could be evidence of an alternative form of intelligence -- and how it could lead to breakthroughs in AI, fabrics, cosmetics and beyond. - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter70
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Ok so this is a really interesting topic that there aren't many articles on. The question at hand is, can natural sunlight be used in a reef tank? Well, we know that it works in nature, right? So why not your system, why is sunlight (direct or indirect) just an algae outbreak waiting to happen? Isn't the sun what we are trying to emulate? This week we will cover all of these questions and shed some light on this subject!
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Migrating Reefs, State of Tortola reefs and Stay Salty but Don't be Salty! This week we are back in the studio and catch up on all that is going on, Jeremy has a Return Pump and made a solid choice, Peter is back from vacation and ready to take on his tank with all his techy toys and a new idea. All this and more on Episode 69 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy: Shifting Reefs. Coral reefs are retreating from equatorial waters and establishing new reefs in more temperate regions, according to new research in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series. The researchers found that the number of young corals on tropical reefs has declined by 85 percent -- and doubled on subtropical reefs -- during the last four decades. - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy70
Peter: Peter fills us in on the dismal state of affairs hey found while snorkeling in the BVI.
Main Topic:
Stay Salty but.... Don't be Salty! Salt mixes are likely one of the most hotly debated subjects in our hobby. Everyone has a favorite that is simply the best and there are plenty of Haters out there as well. This week we are going to talk a bit about Salt. We are not going to suggest what is the best fit for you but rather talk about mixes in general, the parameters that several companies advertise, ideal parameters, mixing protocols and tips on making the right choice for your system!
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Gold Lightning, Nano-Tech and Let a robot test your tank! This week we catch up with Jeremy and Peter on the RNN Bus for our news and update (again). Jeremy has even more plans to make some progress on the big tank including a solid plan for return pumps and Peter is on vacation and all is well! All this and more on Episode 69 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy: Maxspect brings to market a new spin on frag plugs, using their nano technology used in the Nano-Tech Bio spheres. Could this be the next step in bio filtration for frag systems?
- http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy69
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Peter sits down and talk ReefBot with Reef Kinetics for an excellent interview.
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Robot Fish, ATK V2 and the RNN RAP NY recap. This week we catch up with Jeremy and Peter on the RNN Bus for our news and update. Jeremy has plans to make some progress on the big tank and Peter is sailing away towards vacation, and feeling fine! All this and more on Episode 68 of the Reef News Network!
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Jeremy:
Robot fish swims for 36 hours with hydraulic blood.
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Peter:
Neptune Systems releases the ATK V2 (Auto Topoff Kit).
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RAP Recap on the street interviews with some standout vendors at the event.
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Revolutionary Research, Embarrassing plastic & Loving those Leathers! Jeremy is ready to roll with his plumbing but needs to settle on a return pump and he will be on the hunt at RAP NY. Peter is making progress on his battle with algae and gearing up for the Road to RAP, all this and more on Episode 67 of the Reef News Network!
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Peter:
Vancouver store uses embarrassing plastic bags to urge customers to re-think their options and choose re-useable totes. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter67
Jeremy:
Another great video from Richard Back about the amazing research being done at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy67
Main Topic:
Leather coral are hardy, attractive, fairly quick growing and often one of the first coral that Reefers have success with. There are three major genus that are found in the hobby and many species for each genus. An interesting thing we have noticed is that these coral are often considered a beginner coral due to their forgiving nature and avoided by many beginner reefers that are moving up to the next level of knowledge. However, leathers often make a re-appearance in well-developed advanced reef tanks. A huge toadstool in a large reef tank can really add to the balance of the system with visually impactful counterbalance and make the display more accessible to a larger audience for appreciation.
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Goldflake's, Acid Trips and World's Ocean Month. This week Jeremy and Peter catch you up on some plans for their systems, talk about setting a baseline for their systems with ICP tests and talk about some awesome local school programs. All this and more on Episode 66 of the Reef News Network!!
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Colchester Pet shop is bringing in an aqua-cultured Goldflake Angelfish. The AC Goldflake angelfish was first reported on back in 2015 from Bali-Aquarich. - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy66
Peter:
When put to the test, corals and coralline algae are not able to acclimatize to ocean acidification. - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter66
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This week Peter attended Ocean Night at Hall High School, we have some interviews and great content for you.
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Colors of the Reef, a new aquacultured angelfish debuts and let's talk about pests ba-by, part duex! Jeremy is getting the final pieces in place to plumb the big tank with Peter and it's going to be pretty nice! Peter is feeling a bit frustrated after losing a prized coral but is looking at the positive side of things. All this and more on Episode 65 of the Reef News Network!
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Peter:
Adobe and Panatone are working to save coral reefs in a new campaign with the Ocean Agency. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter65
Check out the contest here: www.glowing.org
Jeremy:
Bali Aqua rich does it again, adding to their amazing success in the past few years, they have added the Regal Angelfish to their roster of successfully aqua-cultured fish. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy65
Main Topic:
This week we jump back into pests with some heavy hitters the Nudi's and flatworms. In our last talk about pests we covered Aiptasia and Manjanos which are the scourge of many a reef tank. Today we will cover Nudibranchs and Flatworms which can decimate a closed system if not dealt with.
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Cryptobenthic fish, Carbo calcium and All About Max Out with Scott Crowe. This week we catch up with Jeremy who is bringing Peter in to help get his system plumbed, keeping the cube tank as a stand-alone frag system and really pushing to beat the deadline Peter put out there for getting the tank wet. Peter is taking full advantage of this moment to develop his tank, industry relationships and opportunities all around. All this and more on Episode 64 of the Reef News Network.
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Upcoming Events:
Reef-A-Palooza NY - 6/22 & 6/23/19
Reef-A-Palooza Chicago - 10/19 & 10/20/19
CTARS Fragtoberfest - 10/26/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
CaribSea https://caribsea.com
E.O. Smith Coral Project - http://www.eosmithcoralproject.org/
Waterbox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
Tropic Marin - http://www.tropicmarin-usa.com/
News:
Jeremy:
Cryptobenthic fish may be the secret driving force of the world's coral reefs. A recent study out of Simon Fraiser University published in The Atlantic showed that these fish are extremely good at dying... and repopulating. One amazing example is the pygmy goby that crams its entire lifespan into just two-months (the shortest of any backboned animal). - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy64
Peter:
Carbo-Calcium by Tropic Marin is a great option for many reef tanks. This article on Reefs.com along with Peter's insights from personal use may make you want to take a serious look at this option. - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter64
Main Topic:
Peter interviews Scott Crowe and gets you all the details about Max Out Aquatics.
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Plastic bags, digital refraction and Dragons!...well Dragonets. Jeremy moved the tank, and has started planning the plumbing and final details. Peter has been making a bit of progress on several projects including a big Auto Water Change system. All this and more on Episode 63 of the Reef News Network.
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Upcoming Events:
Reef-A-Palooza NY - 6/22 & 6/23/19
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CTARS Fragtoberfest - 10/26/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
CaribSea https://caribsea.com
E.O. Smith Coral Project - http://www.eosmithcoralproject.org/
Waterbox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
News:
Peter:
Plastic bags and candy wrappers found on the deepest manned dive ever.
http://bit.ly/RNNNewsPeter63
Jeremy:
Milwaukee Digital Refractometer, my go to and one of my favorite pieces of tech.
Check out the video interview from Richard.
http://bit.ly/RNNNewsJeremy63
Call: Bryce called looking for advice on our pic for utilitarian fish for his upgrade from a 12G cube to a 40G Breeder.
Main Topic:
This week we are going to discuss three species of fish that are very popular in the hobby. There is often some confusion about these fish. Are they related, part of the same family, ect.? There are even a few misnomers in trade / common names that lead directly to this confusion. While they all share some similar characteristics and traits, they are all from different Families.
Let's go over a brief description of each Family, whether they are difficult to keep, tips for successful husbandry, popular varieties in the hobby and some other interesting information about each.
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Solar panels, more on the aBex and Let's talk about Pests Baby! Jeremy says he is putting the tank in its final spot, Peter is getting serious about Auto Water Changes and snagged some big components for the project, all this and more on Episode 62 of the Reef News Network.
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Reef Kinetics ReefBot - $50 off - RKLOVESRNN
Upcoming Events:
Reef-A-Palooza NY - 6/22 & 6/23/19
Reef-A-Palooza Chicago - 10/19 & 10/20/19
CTARS Fragtoberfest - 10/26/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
CaribSea https://caribsea.com
E.O. Smith Coral Project - http://www.eosmithcoralproject.org/
Waterbox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
ReefDudes - https://www.youtube.com/reefdudes or https://reefdudes.com/
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News:
Peter:
A nice follow up to our previous mentioning of the Xepta aBex. - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter62
Video by Afishionado - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter62_2
Jeremy:
Secrets of fluorescent microalgae could lead to super-efficient solar cells. - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy62
Call: XXXX called in asking our opinion on where or if the LFS should stand in the online marketplace. Additionally, what a store could do to help allure customers to shops.
Main Topic:
There are quite a few pests that are commonly found in reef tanks. Aiptasia, Mojano's, Nudibranch's, Vermitid Snails, Bristle worms (which are at best a debate-able pest) and more. We will hit on more common and uncommon pests in future episodes. Today we are talking Aiptasia & Manjano's.
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Space tapes, Rainbow bottoms, shipwrecks and KOR catch-up with ReefDudes in the House! In this very special episode, we have the pleasure of recording with the ReefDude himself, Mr. Deven Rich! We catch up on the progress and plans of Jeremy and Peters systems, hear a bit about Devens pickups at the event and have a great show recap, all this and more on Episode 61 of the Reef News Network.
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Upcoming Events:
Reef-A-Palooza NY - 6/22 & 6/23/19
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CTARS Fragtoberfest - 10/26/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
CaribSea https://caribsea.com
E.O. Smith Coral Project - http://www.eosmithcoralproject.org/
Waterbox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
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News:
Peter:
Space Tapes Vol. 2 has some really interesting tracks including Oolite from Coral Morphalogic. - http://bit.ly/RNNnews61Peter
Deven:
Rainbow Bottom Anemones and some of the skinny on these new to North America creatures (including some care tips and translated info from Deven). - http://bit.ly/RNNnews61Deven
Jeremy:
Shipwrecks off the NC coast offer habitat for migrant tropical fish. These artificial reefs may offer more favorable conditions for these fish that are pushing the limits of their normal distribution. - http://bit.ly/RNNnews61Jeremy
Main Topic:
Keep On Reefing Expo 2019 catch-up, recap and highlights from a trio of perspectives.
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Coral breakthrough, KOR is Coming and The Substrate Situation. In this episode we catch up with Jeremy and Peter's systems and plans. All this and more on Episode 60 of the Reef News Network!
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Upcoming Events:
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Reef-A-Palooza NY - 6/22 & 6/23/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
CaribSea https://caribsea.com
E.O. Smith Coral Project - http://www.eosmithcoralproject.org/
Waterbox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
Main Topic:
The Substrate Situation. All about sand, sand beds, bare-bottom and alternative methods.
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Scottish coral reefs, new eDNA tech and Tang Theory. This week we catch up with Jeremy and Peter and talk about some updates to their systems. Jeremy is still neck deep in calcium reactors and working on moving the big tank while Peter is loving his Klir roller mat and even ordered a new toy. All this and more on Episode 59 of the Reef News Network!
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Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS
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Upcoming Events:
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
E.O. Smith Coral Project - http://www.eosmithcoralproject.org/
Waterbox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
MontiCaps https://www.monticaps.com
News:
HUGE NEWS GlassBox Media Group has acquired Monti-CAPs, be on the lookout for new designs and developments.
Jeremy- BBC Earth video on Scottish Coral reefs. http://bit.ly/RNNScotlandsReefs
Peter- New eDNA tech is helping assess the coral reefs. http://bit.ly/RNNeDNA
Tip of the week-
Peter says get a roller mat filter, you will love it!
Main Topic:
Tang Theory- Tangs are one of the most popular and highly debated upon species of fish in the Saltwater Aquarium hobby. We are going to go over the basics for the family Acanthuridae, popular species in the hobby, some tank suggestions, care and husbandry, along with Jeremy's top 5 tangs!
Beware the Tang Police - https://www.reef2rainforest.com/2009/01/07/beware-the-tang-police/
Activated Carbon and HLLE - https://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/activated-carbon-affirmed-as-causative-agent-for-hlle-disease
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Alligators in the Abyss, Aqua Go Controller and Back from the Road to RAP all this and more on Episode 58 of the Reef News Network.
Aquashella Dallas Recap, Interviews & Peter and I catch up remote from Texas all this and more on Episode 56 of the Reef News Network!!
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Make sure to follow along with us on the Road to Rap!!!
Upcoming Events:
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
E.O. Smith Coral Project - http://www.eosmithcoralproject.org/
Waterbox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
Main Topic:
Interviews-
Jeff Senske Aquarium Design Group
Robert Lupton Flip Aquatics
Scott Crowe Ocean State Aquatics / MaxOut Aquatics
Lisa Clough Lachri Fine Arts
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ION blasting...wait Ion Testing, the sharks of New York and Make some Bank from your Tank all this and more on Episode 55 of the Reef News Network.
More plastic bags more problems, FFM photo recap and Under the Influence: A Chat with MetroKat. This week Peter shares some of the plans for the Road to Rap and Jeremy is working more deals. All this and more on Episode 54 of the Reef News Network!
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Upcoming Events:
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
E.O. Smith Coral Project - http://www.eosmithcoralproject.org/
Waterbox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
News:
Peter- Dead Whale with 88lbs of plastic in stomach. https://cnn.it/2UJVfMh
Jeremy- FFM recap on Reefs.com. http://bit.ly/2CmqndB
Tip of the Week
Don't get a 35ft RV...... The real tip is: Grab a handheld TDS meter for easy and reliable results with the ability to double check any inline testers.
Main Topic:
Interview on Influence with MetroKat
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A jet engine for your sump courtesy of Maxspect, Innovative Bio-Media from Eshopps, a quick catch up with your hosts Jeremy and Peter and the adventures of their systems, and the Results are in, YOU have to test! All this and more on Episode 53 of the Reef News Network.
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Upcoming Events:
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
E.O. Smith Coral Project - http://www.eosmithcoralproject.org/
Waterbox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
News:
Jeremy- Maxspect Jump DC Return Pump. http://bit.ly/2Ht8soL
Peter- New Bio-media from Eshopps. http://bit.ly/2F6VvzB
Tip of the Week
On the fly/diy mushroom containment.
Main Topic:
We cover a broad spectrum of info about testing. From what to test for to popular brands and the techy future.
Article on high pH for faster coral growth - http://bit.ly/2XRULWo
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This week in the news: More cool clownfish from Sea and Reef and a study on murky water effecting reef fish. New England Frag Farmers Market Recap and settle in for a drink with the guys, as we recap a bit and wax nostaglic about the amazing year we had. We are ready to jump headfirst into year 2!!!! All this and more on Episode 52 of the Reef News Network!
RNN 1 Year in the Books Contest:
Check out the FB live that Peter just hosted to find out about the luck winner of the WaterBox frag tank.
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Upcoming Events:
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
E.O. Smith Coral Project - http://www.eosmithcoralproject.org/
Waterbox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
News:
Jeremy- Murky Water Keeps Fish On Edge.
http://bit.ly/2HgTXED
Peter- New clownfish from Sea and Reef Aquaculture.
http://bit.ly/2ENSq76
FFM Recap:
Jeremy and Peter bring you up to date on their take of the New England Frag Farmers Market from their perspective. Dubbed (by us) The Classic this show is EPIC.
Main Topic: This week we run things a bit differently and just talk a bit about our first year and all the amazing people and events from the past year.
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This week in the news: Another nail in the coffin for the GBR? Alveopora classification disruption. Jeremy and Peter give us a quick update on their systems including Peter finally getting our mascot for his system with a conditioned Copperbanded Butterfly. then we jump right into Something FOWLR is afoot... all this and more on Episode 51 of the Reef News Network!
RNN 1 Year in the Books Contest:
Check out Peter's FB live (if you haven't already) all about this easy awesome contest. Winner gets an amazing Waterbox AIO 28.2 Frag tank. Good Luck!
RNN Listener Coupon Codes:
Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
E.O. Smith Coral Project - http://www.eosmithcoralproject.org/
Waterbox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
News:
Jeremy- One Million Tonnes of Sludge to be Dumped.
https://bbc.in/2U8mUpT
Peter- Alveopora is not a flower pot coral after all.
http://bit.ly/2H3toma
Tip of the Week
Trading coral is a great way to add diversity to your tank.
Main Topic: Something FOWLR is afoot... a quick walkthrough of Fish Only with Live Rock.
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Photo Credit: THE AQUARIUM GUIDE
Another groundbreaking episode this week, starting off with our normal format and then we switch it up and have an awesome collaboration piece with Remy from Bahama Llama Corals as our main topic. First things first we catch up with Jeremy and Peter. Jeremy made some major progress on his big build and ran a leak and wavemaker test on the tank. Peter is super pumped that his new Klir 7 insert came in the mail. We also learn all about the big contest RNN is doing for the One Year Anniversary make sure to check out Peter's FB live about it and to enter! Our main topic collaboration The St. Louis Situation is a bit different than our normal but is super fun! All this and more on Episode 50 of the Reef News Network.
RNN 1 Year in the Books Contest:
Check out Peter's FB live (if you haven't already) all about this easy awesome contest. Winner gets an amazing Waterbox AIO 28.2 Frag tank. Good Luck!
RNN Listener Coupon Codes:
Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
E.O. Smith Coral Project - http://www.eosmithcoralproject.org/
Waterbox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
News:
Peter- What Richard wants, the official list that was posted on Reefs.com.
https://reefs.com/2019/02/13/products-that-i-look-forward-to-seeing-in-2019/
Jeremy- Bizarro Cyphastrea and its functional beauty.
https://reefs.com/2019/02/16/featured-coral-bizarro-cyphastrea/
Listener Call:
Brad from Washington - Asks about fish food selection.
Main Topic: Check out the first collaborated and produced, Main topic in RNN history! A huge thanks to Remy!!!
Youtube - Bahama Llama Corals: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsqcB-Oc7QQYQTfSW5eI4YA
Instagram- bahamallamacoral
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This week we have a little changeup in format and skip the news and tip of the week so we can talk with the legend behind the Frag Farmers Market, Jon Swanson. After an awesome chat with Jon we jump right into our main topic Frag it up, flip it and rub it down. All this and more on episode 49 of the Reef News Network.
RNN Listener Coupon Codes:
Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
E.O. Smith Coral Project - http://www.eosmithcoralproject.org/
Main Topic:
Frag it up, flip it and rub it down, bring a frag tank to your hometown. All about setting up a frag tank.
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The Real Deal about reef safe sunscreen, Baby nautilus ......... and put your reef on auto pilot. Jeremy and Peter catch you up on their systems, Peter got his lid and Jeremy finished up the debacle that was his background. All this and more on episode 48 of the Reef News Network.
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Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
News:
Jeremy: Baby Nautilus at the Monterey Bay Aquarium video. - http://bit.ly/2WLZg3Y
Peter: Another look at sunscreen and the problems that are possible with even Reef Safe options. - http://bit.ly/2HTXGKc
Main Topic:
Put your Reef on Auto Pilot. Some great options to introduce automation to your system.
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Sponge Filters??? A new fuge light and Tridacna Clams, Can you Dig it???? Peter finds an interesting article on sponge filters and plans on incorporating them into his system. Jeremy talks about the new Fuge light from Aqua Illumination. Jeremy also convinces Peter to pimp out the plumbing on his new build. We answer plumbing question for Steve from Indiana. All this and more on Episode 47 of the Reef News Network.
RNN Listener Coupon Codes:
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Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
News:
Peter: 6 Reasons to add a sponge filter to your aquarium today. - http://bit.ly/2RTtUtC
Jeremy: Aqua illumination announces the Prime Fuge light. - http://bit.ly/2RSz1dw
Listener Calls:
Steve from Indiana has a question about plumbing size and flow.
Main Topic:
Tridacna Clams! A great episode all about these stunning bi-valves.
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Getting on with our Geek about Parrotfish Beaks, Mo Sunscreen, Mo Problems and Thinkin' up a Master Plan. Catch up with Jeremy and Peter and their systems, builds and plans. This week we had three great listener calls (keep them coming!!!) and a ton of great info for you in our main topic. All this and more on Episode 46 of the Reef News Network!
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Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
Frita Aquatics http://www.fritzaquatics.com
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Reef2Reef https://www.reef2reef.com/
Reef2Reef thread on NO QT - http://bit.ly/2FtWqLW
News:
Jeremy: Scientist have cracked the secrets of uncrackable Parrotfish teeth. These are the teeth that are responsible for all the beautiful white sandy beaches out there. Parrotfish eat coral and grind up the skeleton and excrete sand. How is this possible? A team of scientists subjected parrotfish beaks to a Berkeley X-ray machine known as the Advanced Light Source (ALS). The ALS can image organic crystals at a microscopic level. And the analysis revealed a unique woven structure in the crystals in a parrotfish's mouth that could open new frontiers for materials science, the researchers said. - http://bit.ly/2RGa3xT
Peter: More evidence of sunscreen causing damage to coral. - http://bit.ly/2HrsBxl
Listener Calls:
Greg from Arizona with a question about water changes and his new sump.
Jake from Washington asks an interesting question about 2-Part dosing.
Josh from England wants input on the use of a canister filter on a reef tank.
Main Topic:
Reef News Network breaks down some suggested practices for success. The day to day, week to week, month to month, semi-annual and annual tasks for maintaining your reef.
Outro:
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A 512-year old shark, 7 habits and we are doubling down on D...is for Dosing AKA ....2-part. This week Jeremy and Peter catch you up on what they have going on with their systems and drop some big names that will be attending Keep On Reefing Expo 2019. All this and more on Episode 45 of the Reef News Network!
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
Fritz Aquatics http://www.fritzaquatics.com
World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Reef2Reef thread on NO QT - http://bit.ly/2FtWqLW
News:
Jeremy: 512-year old shark, oldest living vertebrate, found in the North Atlantic. Scientists believe this 18-foot Greenland Shark to be 512 years old and the oldest living vertebrate in the world. With the help of a mathematical model analyzing the lens and the cornea that linked size with age, researchers found a way to predict age. The method to discover the age of the animal was determined last year. - http://bit.ly/2Fwo5LW
Peter: 7 Habits of a Responsible Reefer. - http://bit.ly/2FtWqLW
Tip of the Week:
It's getting to be one of those times of year where storms are a raging and power outages can happen. Have a contingency plan! A generator or battery backup can be a real lifesaver. Blankets or some type of insulation to wrap around your tank can help to keep temp up a bit. Temperature and gas exchange are the most important things to keep stable during an outage, your tank can survive without lighting for 3-4 days without too much stress. On that note make sure to lower your lighting intensity for a day or two after a prolonged dark period, allowing your inhabitants to re-acclimate.
Main Topic:
This week we jump back into D is for Dosing. Going over Calcium Reactors, dosing products and programs for your reef.
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A new robot on the reef, clownfish microbe correlation and D is for Dosing. Jeremy and Peter jump into recording in 2019 strong. We catch up on their plans and a few fun and easy extra tips and Jeremy finally makes his RODI procedure a bit easier! All this and more on Episode 44 of the Reef News Network!
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas - 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
Fritz Aquatics http://www.fritzaquatics.com
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
News:
Peter: Clownfish may use microbes to cozy up to anemones suggests a new study out of Georgia Tech. The study posits that on a microbial level the interaction between anemones and clownfish may be mutualistic and communicate that the clownfish aren't food. - http://bit.ly/2SHNVQj
Jeremy: LarvalBot delivers 100,000 baby coral to the Great Barrier Reef. A new robot on the reef, related closely to RangerBot that hunts the Crown of Thorns starfish, LarvalBot is an automated robot used to re-seed devastated parts of the reefs. - https://nbcnews.to/2AxfPaw
Tip of the Week:
Get your House or at least your tank in order. Set yourself up for success in 2019. Take stock and organize all your various aquarium related stuff. Maybe it's time for a purge or just a nicely laid out plan to keep your tank and all of its peripherals on track.
Main Topic:
Let's start the year of with a BANGER, this episode is so packed full of info on dosing we ended up cutting it into a two-parter. We covered the basics of dosing and some delivery methods. Make sure to test, track and adjust slowly. More dosing fun to come next week.
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RNN's 2018 year-end recap. Jeremy and Peter catch up on the highlights of the year. All this and more on the REAL episode 43 of the Reef News Network!
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
Frita Aquatics http://www.fritzaquatics.com
AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus
World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Cobalt Aquatics http://www.cobaltaquatics.com
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Santa Monica Filtration http://www.santa-monica.cc
Clearwater Scrubbers - http://clearwaterscrubbers.com/
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Two Little Fishies - https://www.twolittlefishies.com/
Tunze - https://www.tunze.com/US/en.html
Pax-Bellum - http://bit.ly/2QCIrp5
Skimz http://www.skimz.sg/
Main Topic:
RNN Best of 2018 Jeremy and Peter recap some of the biggest and best episodes, news, interviews and moments of the year! Happy New Year and here's to an amazing 2019!!
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The WWC MEGA-STORE, a New Storm making news and the RNN Christmas Spectacular. Jeremy and Peter catch us up on their systems, plans for this episode and next week and wish everyone the happiest of holidays, all this and more on Episode 43 of the Reef News Network!!
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
Frita Aquatics http://www.fritzaquatics.com
AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus
World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Cobalt Aquatics http://www.cobaltaquatics.com
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Santa Monica Filtration http://www.santa-monica.cc
Clearwater Scrubbers - http://clearwaterscrubbers.com/
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Two Little Fishies - https://www.twolittlefishies.com/
Tunze - https://www.tunze.com/US/en.html
Pax-Bellum - http://bit.ly/2QCIrp5
Skimz http://www.skimz.sg/
The News:
Jeremy - Orange Storms from Sea and Reef Aquaculture hit the market just in time for the holidays and they are pretty amazing! I am a big fan of these, the black storms while stunning did not suit my fancy. I will certainly be adding a pair to my system (at some point)! http://bit.ly/2SeosO5
Peter - WWC Megastore is a huge step from an industry giant! We can't wait to see it! http://bit.ly/2AdTdf4
Tip of the Week:
Jeremy Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Make sure to carve out a few minutes of your day to spend with your tank to keep it happy but try and spend most of the day with loved ones!
Main Topic:
RNN Christmas Spectacular
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Coral larva listening for a healthy reef? Richard from the Afishionado channel is Back at it again this time with quality content from ACI aquaculture and the 12 Days of Reefmas. Jeremy and Peter quickly catchup on their systems this week and breakdown the plan for the next few episodes. All this and more on Episode 41 of the Reef News Network!
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus
World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Cobalt Aquatics http://www.cobaltaquatics.com
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Santa Monica Filtration http://www.santa-monica.cc
Clearwater Scrubbers - http://clearwaterscrubbers.com/
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Two Little Fishies - https://www.twolittlefishies.com/
Tunze - https://www.tunze.com/US/en.html
Pax-Bellum - http://bit.ly/2QCIrp5
Skimz http://www.skimz.sg/
The News:
Jeremy - A new study from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is starting to unravel that mystery. Researchers found that the soundscape of a reef -- the combined sounds of all animals living nearby -- might play a major role in steering corals towards healthy reef systems and away from damaged ones. The study was published Dec. 12, 2018, in the journal Royal Society Open Science. http://bit.ly/2R3dP3b
Peter - Peter brings our attention to the awesome content created by Richard Afishionado Back visiting ACI Aquaculture. http://bit.ly/2QDzSy1
Tip of the Week:
Peter brings you a few tips rolled into one. Last week's episode really had him thinking about healthy fish...how to get them in the first place and keep them that way.
Main Topic:
The 12 Days of Reefmas....Jeremy and Peter go back and forth with their Top 10 Coral they want to add to their tanks.
Outro:
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More coral spawning, a roast over the squid emoji and the 12 days of Fishmas. The Acan Lord spawning at Ultimate Corals is big news for all hobbyists, and Monterey Bay Aquarium gets a little troll like on Apple's Squid emoji. Jeremy says let there be light over his system and had a busy Saturday making it to a few local event's at Ocean State Aquatics and the CTARS holiday party. Peter had an adventure all his own that was a bother but ended up having a silver lining. All this and more on Episode 40 of the Reef News Network!
Host Chat:
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus
World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Cobalt Aquatics http://www.cobaltaquatics.com
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Santa Monica Filtration http://www.santa-monica.cc
Clearwater Scrubbers - http://clearwaterscrubbers.com/
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Two Little Fishies - https://www.twolittlefishies.com/
Tunze - https://www.tunze.com/US/en.html
Pax-Bellum - http://bit.ly/2QCIrp5
Skimz http://www.skimz.sg/
The News:
Monterey Bay Aquarium trolls Apple with solid puns over the anatomically incorrect squid emoji on Apples platform. A misplaced siphon on the squid led to this Punny Roast on twitter. Definitely good for a chuckle. http://bit.ly/2EooIH9 for the twitter thread look at Dec. 5th
Micro Lord Acans successfully spawned by Ultimate Corals with a huge success rate. This beautiful species is highly sought after and a valuable addition to the hobby and soon to be in our tanks! http://bit.ly/2EqPcb4
Tip of the Week:
Jeremy's tip this week is use the bookmark bar on your browser for all thing's fishy that you may need to find again. Peter chimes in and adds an excellent option for apple users by going one step further and says add it to the reading list, this eliminates all the ads and clutter.
Main Topic:
The 12 Days of Fishmas....Jeremy and Peter go back and forth with their Top 5 dream fish or planned fish for their current builds.
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IVF for the GBR, The Best salts of 2018 and Used and Hopefully NOT Abused Part Duex. An amazing large-scale coral spawn collection project is taking place on the Great Barrier Reef. A quick look at a blog post about the best-selling salt mixes of 2018 from the SaltWaterAquarium Blog. The tip ties right into the report on salt mixes and provides some helpful tips for making your saltwater. Jeremy and Peter catch you up on their systems. Jeremy has made some forward progress on the lighting front and received his internal overflows. He also gets Peter to agree to lend a hand drilling the custom overflow boxes and countersinking the magnets he will be using to secure the trim to his steel stand. Peter went big and ordered an awesome lid for the Waterbox! All this and more on Episode 39 of the Reef News Network!
Host Chat:
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest
Congrats to the winners!!!!!!!
First Place: MelanieFish
Second Place: JP Wagner
Third Place: David Wagner
Fourth Place: The Fish Lady
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus
World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Cobalt Aquatics http://www.cobaltaquatics.com
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Santa Monica Filtration http://www.santa-monica.cc
Clearwater Scrubbers - http://clearwaterscrubbers.com/
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Two Little Fishies - https://www.twolittlefishies.com/
Tunze - https://www.tunze.com/US/en.html
Pax-Bellum - http://bit.ly/2QCIrp5
Skimz http://www.skimz.sg/
The News:
Best Salts of 2018 per the Saltwater Aquarium blog post. RNN in no way supports or refutes the claims made in the text. RNN notes the limited data set points for the results. http://bit.ly/2018Salt
IVF for the GBR (In Vitro Fertilization for the Great Barrier Reef) - A huge undertaking is going on down under, this brilliant project aims to assist natural coral spawning by targeting placement of coral larva to the areas with the most need. http://bit.ly/IVF4GBR
Tip of the Week:
Peter's tip ties into his news item and is all about mixing it up... salt that is. A great overview on the best methods for salt mixing, something we all do! http://bit.ly/2FZrvrX
Main Topic:
Used Hopefully NOT Abused Part Duex: A quick guide to buying used goods. With a focus on equipment.
Outro:
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Sunscreen Warning, a Bad time for Sea Turtles and Used NOT Abused Part 1. A great video to share about the need for Sunscreen alternatives from BBC Earth. The Audobon Society of Massachusetts tells a sad story of cold stunned Sea Turtles. Jeremy and Peter give you a quick breakdown of what's going on in their systems. There is still a tiny little bit of time to vote for the Shrimp Bowl contest (ENDS TONIGHT at Midnight) and this is a real deal contest with a great amount of voting, get your friends and family involved!! Used NOT Abused PT 1 all this and more on Episode 38 of the Reef News Network!
Host Chat:
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest
GET ON Reef2Reef and VOTE it's YOUR CIVIC DUTY!!!!
http://bit.ly/ShrimpVOTE
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus
World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Cobalt Aquatics http://www.cobaltaquatics.com
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Santa Monica Filtration http://www.santa-monica.cc
Clearwater Scrubbers - http://clearwaterscrubbers.com/
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Two Little Fishies - https://www.twolittlefishies.com/
Tunze - https://www.tunze.com/US/en.html
Pax-Bellum - http://bit.ly/2QCIrp5
Skimz http://www.skimz.sg/
The News:
A video from BBC Earth that spreads the message for alternantive sunscreen options. http://bit.ly/BBCSunscreen
Cold stunned Turtles wash up in large numbers on the coast line of Cape Cod. http://bit.ly/StunnedTurtles
Tip of the Week:
Jeremy's tip of the week: Have an area of refuge for your pods. A refugium is a great place for pod reproduction and safe haven ensuring that you have a great supply for the benefit of your system. What if you don't have a refugium?? Create a space for pod population, a Pod Hotel, there are a bunch of DIY approaches and a few manufactured ones to accomplish this. Another approach that I am trying out is a bit of rubble in the overflow chamber to create more space for pods with no predators.
Main Topic:
Used NOT Abused part 1: A quick guide to buying used goods. With a focus on Tanks, Stands, Sumps and lights.
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Big Ol' Filter socks?, Salt vs. Fresh and Designer Genes. An Australian town installs big nets on drainage pipes with great success and plans to expand this measure. We go over a blog post about the cost comparison in the short term and long term of Freshwater vs. Saltwater tanks. Jeremy and Peter are making progress on their systems. There is still time to vote for the Shrimp Bowl contest and this is a real deal contest with a great amount of voting, get your friends and family involved!! Designer Genes: A clown fish episode all this and more on Episode 37 of the Reef News Network!
Host Chat:
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest
GET ON Reef2Reef and VOTE it's YOUR CIVIC DUTY!!!!
http://bit.ly/ShrimpVOTE
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus
World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Two Little Fishies - https://www.twolittlefishies.com/
Tunze - https://www.tunze.com/US/en.html
Pax-Bellum - http://bit.ly/2QCIrp5
Skimz http://www.skimz.sg/
The News:
Cost of Salt Vs. Fresh Aquariums. Peter speaks about a blog post, comparing costs of salt vs. fresh tanks for startup and over time. http://bit.ly/2Bi7urY
City of Kwinana in Australia sets up filter sock like nets on drainage pipes with good success! Collecting around 850lbs of waste in just 4 months working in two locations. No animals were caught in the nets during the trial period. The city plans on expand the trial adding three new locations. This method is looking to be the preferred method for the city since the cost is significantly lower than other options and a high rate of success. http://bit.ly/2Q6vo1W
Tip of the Week:
Peter's tip of the week is a great one! Discourage gift giving form friends and family for your tank, especially livestock. GIFTCARDS are a great alternative.
Main Topic:
Designer Genes: A quick 101 guide to clownfish and the designer versions out there today. Some history and a bit of science on clownfish and how the designer craze is working out in our hobby.
SIDEBAR: Once female Clownfish cannot revert back to male. Starting as males the will transform to females.
Outro:
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Strategic Plan for Coral Reef Eco-Systems, Shimp bowl contest update and the Farnsworth Method all this and more on Episode 36 of the Reef News Network! Jeremy and Peter catch you up on their systems progress. A mini review on the Aquatic Life Hybrid T5HO / LED fixture. The news this week is all positive, NOAA updates its strategic plan for coral ecosystems, The RNN mobile studio is born, the event schedule is filling up for 2019 and it's time to fulfil your civic duty as a Reefer...vote for the shrimp bowl build contest!!! Jeremy's tip of the week is to put a lid on it! All this and more on episode 36 of the Reef News Network.
Host Chat:
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19
Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19
Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19
Mentions:
SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest
CHECK OUT PETER'S FACEBOOK LIVE VIDEO FOR UPDATES ON THE SHRIMP CONTEST
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus
World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Cobalt Aquatics http://www.cobaltaquatics.com
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Santa Monica Filtration http://www.santa-monica.cc
Clearwater Scrubbers - http://clearwaterscrubbers.com/
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Two Little Fishies - https://www.twolittlefishies.com/
Tunze - https://www.tunze.com/US/en.html
Pax-Bellum - http://bit.ly/2QCIrp5
Skimz http://www.skimz.sg/
The News:
Shrimp Bowl build update...VOTE today it's your duty as a Reefer!!!!
Aquashella Dallas is coming! - http://www.aquahella.com
The RNN mobile studio is born.
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) updates the strategic plan for conservation of coral reef ecosystems. The update is surprisingly a fairly easy read (about 15 pages) that points out that we are not past the point of no return but that the time to act is now!! - http://bit.ly/NOAAplan
Tip of the Week:
Jeremy says put a lid on it! Take the precaution of putting some type of lid on your tank (custom made, kit or DIY) and save your fish from carpet surfing.
Main Topic:
The Farnsworth Method: Robert F. from Marine Depot shares a bit of his background and walks us through some nutrient export methods.
Outro:
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Lose your socks, breaking the law and Back to basics with Mr. Afishionado himself, an exclusive interview with Richard Back! All this and more on Episode 35 of the Reef News Network! In this episode we get updated on Jeremy and Peter's progress with their systems. Jeremy has finished the stand put it in place and has the tank up on it, huge progress this week. Peter has finished setting up the video studio and picked up some more red hot frags for his Waterbox system. We bring your attention to an upsetting story out of Miami about a Marine Engineering company that ignored proper protocols for protecting endangered coral species and Peter's tip of the week is to lose your socks...filter socks that is! All this and more on episode 35 of the Reef News Network.
Host Chat:
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
Mentions:
SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest
Winners of the second round of giveaways:
ReefWeeds Mean Green RFA print - livewire (R2R handle)
Reefweeds Aquashella LE print collinslice (R2R handle)
CHECK OUT PETER'S FACEBOOK LIVE VIDEO FOR UPDATES ON THE SHRIMP CONTEST
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus
World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Cobalt Aquatics http://www.cobaltaquatics.com
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Santa Monica Filtration http://www.santa-monica.cc
Clearwater Scrubbers - http://clearwaterscrubbers.com/
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Two Little Fishies - https://www.twolittlefishies.com/
Tunze - https://www.tunze.com/US/en.html
Pax-Bellum - http://bit.ly/2QCIrp5
Skimz http://www.skimz.sg/
Tank It Easy - http://www.tankiteasy.com/
MaxOut Aquatics - http://bit.ly/2CAVrr5
The News:
A Pembroke Park-based marine engineering firm ignored a requirement to survey and remove endangered coral while replacing channel marker range lights in the Port of Miami in 2014 and 2015, the company has admitted in federal court.
Tip of the Week:
Peter says to lose the sock and switch thing up by going to media baskets!
Main Topic:
Peter has the privilege of Interviewing Mr. Richard Back of Afishionado TV and Reefs.com fame. An exclusive and the first time Richard has come out from behind the camera and brought his story to the public.
Outro:
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MACNA Speaker videos drop, a listener call and don't react, set up a reactor! This week we catch up with Jeremy and a now healthy Peter and get the lowdown on what they have going on. Jeremy is still working on his stand but making real progress and should be finished with it before the next set of show notes. Peter is setting up a video production studio to add even more awesome content from RNN, eagerly awaiting another WWC delivery and updates us on the Waterbox. We help you to avoid any continued feelings of FOMO for MACNA 2018 and have an interesting listener call and Don't react, set up a reactor! All this and more on episode 34 of the Reef News Network.
Host Chat:
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
Mentions:
SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest
Winners of the second round of giveaways:
ReefWeeds Mean Green RFA print - livewire (R2R handle)
Reefweeds Aquashella LE print collinslice (R2R handle)
BRS, R2R & WWC Dream Tank Giveaway - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/dream-tank
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus
World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Cobalt Aquatics http://www.cobaltaquatics.com
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Santa Monica Filtration http://www.santa-monica.cc
Clearwater Scrubbers - http://clearwaterscrubbers.com/
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Two Little Fishies - https://www.twolittlefishies.com/
Tunze - https://www.tunze.com/US/en.html
Pax-Bellum - http://bit.ly/2QCIrp5
Skimz http://www.skimz.sg/
Tank It Easy - http://www.tankiteasy.com/
MaxOut Aquatics - http://bit.ly/2CAVrr5
The News:
The videos from MACNA 2018 talk have released. I highly suggest taking a look at the topics and checking out any that seem appealing. These videos are a great way to get rid of any lingering FOMO from MACNA (if you didn't go). First one I watched was Marc Levenson's talk on setting up a new tank. It is very thorough and has some great things to take into consideration. Highly recommended for those just getting into the hobby or anyone who is about to upgrade.
Listener Call
Talbot gives us another shout and fills us in with an update on his friends clown harem tank and ask about Phosphates and chasing target numbers.
Main Topic:
Reactor Overview and detailed Calcium Reactor walkthrough. Don't React, Set up a Reactor .
Sidebar: What are Bio-pellets made of What Are Biopellets? Per the Marine Depot Blog: Biopellets are a biodegradable polymer that is made from bacteria. They act like steroids for the beneficial bacteria in your system. You want a strong colony of this bacteria because it naturally controls the nitrates in a tank. Corals need some small levels of nitrates and phosphates to thrive. But too much of either can lead to problems like coral death or algae bloom.
Outro:
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This week we shake things up a bit and not only have a listener call in, we also call a listener & get down to business with The Full Monti. Jeremy has finally started to make some progress on his tank build and is hoping to build some momentum, Peter fills us in on his trip to Chi-Town and tries not to hack up a lung while recording sick (all for the good of the podcast). All this and more on episode 33 of the Reef News Network.
Host Chat:
Upcoming Events:
Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19
Mentions:
SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest
BRS, R2R & WWC Dream Tank Giveaway - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/dream-tank
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus
World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Cobalt Aquatics http://www.cobaltaquatics.com
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Santa Monica Filtration http://www.santa-monica.cc
Clearwater Scrubbers - http://clearwaterscrubbers.com/
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Two Little Fishies - https://www.twolittlefishies.com/
Tunze - https://www.tunze.com/US/en.html
Pax-Bellum - http://bit.ly/2QCIrp5
Skimz http://www.skimz.sg/
Tank It Easy - http://www.tankiteasy.com/
MaxOut Aquatics - http://bit.ly/2CAVrr5
The News:
Today we talk with a dedicated listener and fan since day 1, Collin Bascom about his amazing hands on experience with the Ocean Cleanup Project ( https://www.theoceancleanup.com/ ) .
Listener Call
A very insightful call from Mike about the level of responsibility for Sellers of live animals and what Expert's Only means.
Main Topic:
The Full Monti : An overview of Montipora for the Reefer.
Outro:
Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast and YouTube Channel
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Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd
20K Dream tank giveaway, Indo export ban lifted, a listener call about Algae and On the Road Again. This week Jeremy and Peter chat about some cool updates and plans for their systems, fill us in on an epic giveaway, speak with reservation about the Indo ban being lifted, and give us a quick breakdown on how they hope this episode will work. All this and more on Episode 32 of the Reef News Network.
Host Chat:
Upcoming Events:
Aquarium Extravaganza - http://www.aquariumextravaganza.com/
Aquatic Experience - http://bit.ly/AqExp18
Mentions:
SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest
BRS, R2R & WWC Dream Tank Giveaway - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/dream-tank
Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/
WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus
World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Cobalt Aquatics http://www.cobaltaquatics.com
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Santa Monica Filtration http://www.santa-monica.cc
Clearwater Scrubbers - http://clearwaterscrubbers.com/
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Two Little Fishies - https://www.twolittlefishies.com/
Tunze - https://www.tunze.com/US/en.html
Pax-Bellum - http://bit.ly/2QCIrp5
Skimz http://www.skimz.sg/
Tank It Easy - http://www.tankiteasy.com/
The News:
Indo Ban Lifted? - http://bit.ly/2AbBsgQ
20K Dream Tank Giveaway - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/dream-tank
Listener Call
A well-timed call, just after our 99 Problems episode, we talk a bit more about nuisance algae.
Main Topic:
DJ Peter rocks the Aquarium Extravaganza! DJ, Show Host, Announcer, any and all of the above Peter gets us the lowdown on this awesome show.
Outro:
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Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd
Two New and Spectacular Anthias, HUGE news from Richard Afishionado Back and 99 Problems: Nuisance Algae, get out of our heads and out of our tanks, RNN's top 6 offenders in the category and how to handle them. This week Jeremy and Peter talk about a few of the gems they picked up at CTARS Fragtoberfest, and a few updates on their systems and Peter is about to be on the road again for the Aquarium Extravaganza. Our tip of the week covers a nice little tip on using rubble to replace a frag plug. All this and more on Episode 31 of the Reef News Network.
Host Chat:
Upcoming Events:
Aquarium Extravaganza - http://www.aquariumextravaganza.com/
Aquatic Experience - http://bit.ly/AqExp18
Mentions:
SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest
WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/
AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus
World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Cobalt Aquatics http://www.cobaltaquatics.com
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Santa Monica Filtration http://www.santa-monica.cc
Clearwater Scrubbers - http://clearwaterscrubbers.com/
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Two Little Fishies - https://www.twolittlefishies.com/
Tunze - https://www.tunze.com/US/en.html
Pax-Bellum - http://bit.ly/2QCIrp5
Skimz http://www.skimz.sg/
Tank It Easy - http://www.tankiteasy.com/
The News:
Richard Back News - http://bit.ly/2RD6ox9
2 New Anthias - http://bit.ly/2NwKEzN & http://bit.ly/2ymRn9Y
Tip of the week:
A piece of rubble is a great way to replace a frag plug.
Main Topic:
99 PROBLEMS: Nuisance Algae and how to deal with it. RNN's top 6 offenders get discussed. We shed some light on the Algae (and Bacteria) and give some tips on how to handle them all.
Outro:
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A promising study for potential rehabbing of our coral reefs, a listener call and Peter gets us the inside scoop from the Pod God himself, Mr. Chad Clayton of Reef Nutrition. In this episode we catch up with Peter’s new system and his favorite subscription box, Jeremy is ready to take on his beast of a stand and gives a brief update about his rescued Discus. Our news article brings some positive news on rehabilitating the reefs. Our caller asks what makes a standout store in our opinion. All this and more on episode 30 of the Reef News Network.
An improbable reef in Colombia, Images of a rare very deep-water species and Movers and Shakers, Moving on Up or to the east side, without bringing your tank certain demise. In this episode we catch up with Peters major upgrade, Jeremy is still talking freshwater but brings a bit of salt into the mix. Colombia's Veradero reef is an improbable reef that is at risk even with its adaptability. This reef could prove to be a major key to scientific discovery. Footage of a rare species from the Atacama trench proves fascinating and slightly disturbing. We keep it old school for our tip of the week. All this and more on Episode 29 of the Reef News Network!
A breath of fresh air for those emergency situations, positive signs for the great barrier reef and Scrub a dub dub and a glug glug glug ATS, reactors and vodka dosing. In this episode we catch up with your hosts, Peter has a major reveal about his NEW upgrade and Jeremy is making progress on his planted tank school build. In the news we cover some positive info on the GBR and Cobalt Aquatics brings a no brainer to own reef saving product to market. We go to the phones for our tip of the week and answer a great listener question from Todd about air travel with coral. All this and more on Episode 28 of the Reef News Network!
Host Chat:
Mentions:
SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
Cobalt Aquatics http://www.cobaltaquatics.com
302Aquatics - http://www.302aquatics.net
Santa Monica Filtration http://www.santa-monica.cc
Clearwater Scrubbers - http://clearwaterscrubbers.com/
Marine Depot - https://www.marinedepot.com/
Bulk Reef Supply - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/
Two Little Fishies - https://www.twolittlefishies.com/
Tunze - https://www.tunze.com/US/en.html
Pax-Bellum - http://bit.ly/2QCIrp5
Skimz http://www.skimz.sg/
Links:
What is an Algae Turf Scrubber - http://bit.ly/2xh4YQf
ATS 101 - http://bit.ly/2pehz2g
ATS - http://bit.ly/2OvTQFV
GFO - http://bit.ly/2pdYzRz
Carbon - http://bit.ly/2MFprmM
Reactor DIY - http://bit.ly/2xqKqnV
Carbon Dosing - http://bit.ly/2NhmNsx , http://bit.ly/2D21LK0 , http://bit.ly/2pljmD3 ,
http://bit.ly/2xqKJPB
The News:
Positive news for the Great Barrier Reef http://bit.ly/RNN28GBR
Cobalt Aquatics - http://bit.ly/CobaltRA
Listener Calls:
Todd calls in and asks about air travel with coral.
Main Topic:
Jeremy and Peter give you some great info on ATS, Reactors and Carbon Dosing. Bringing you an overview of each and some great tips including the caveat that you need to research any of these methods before implementation.
Outro:
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Pickling your reef, a podcast about straws and Mushrooms got my mind. This week we catch up with our hosts and talk about some setbacks for Peter and about a planted tank build Jeremy is doing. In the news we discuss a podcast that has an entire episode on the straw and talk a bit about Kessil's new light. Our tip of the week is full of homegrown goodness covering an alternative source for your Kalkwasser. For the main event we get into Mushrooms and you are gonna trip over all this great info (just like Jeremy and Peter trip all over the scientific pronunciations). All this and more on Episode 27 of the Reef News Network!
Host Chat
Mentions:
SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest
Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
Kessil - http://kessil.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
The News:
99PercentInvisible Podcast The First Straw- https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-first-straw/
Kessil A360X - http://kessil.com/products/saltwater_A360X.php
Tip of the week: Pickling your reef
Main Topic: Jeremy and Peter share a ton of info about Corallimorparia, how to keep them, fragging info, pro's and cons, and just scratch the surface of the mushroom culture!
Outro
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Seeing Star(fish), a whole new reef and LEDs Please with Logan Vanghele of ReefBreeders. This week we chat about Jeremy, Peter and Logan's systems. We hear a bit about some awesome starfish an amazing newly found Atlantic ocean reef off the coast of South Carolina and Peter talks cleaning LEDs with Logan for our tip of the week. For our main topic we find out a bit about Logan and ReefBreeders and tap into his brilliant brain to get a broad understanding of LEDs and your tank. All this and more on Episode 26 of the Reef News Network!
Host Chat
Mentions:
SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest
MACNA Las Vegas - http://macnaconference.org/2018
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Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com
Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
CTARS Fragtoberfest - http://bit.ly/Fragtoberfest / www.ctars.org/fragtoberfest/
CT Frag Farmers Market - http://bit.ly/2019FFM /
Keep On Reefing Expo - http://bit.ly/OSAKOR
The News:
Scientist discover giant deep sea coral reef - http://bit.ly/NewReef2019
Seeing Stars isn't so hard - http://bit.ly/2Cj8MFJ
Tip of the week: Cleaning your LEDs
Main Topic: Jeremy takes on his first solo interview with Logan Vanghele of ReefBreeders fame. They discuss Logan's story and journey in starting ReefBreeders, delve into some great info about LEDs and even jump into a few hot button issues.
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A new aqua-cultured angelfish, live events catchup, and Hospital Tanks 101. This week we catch up a bit with your hosts and what Jeremy and Peter have going on in their systems. Talk about some aquaculture awesomeness and scholarly aptitude in the news. Get the play by play on the adventures Peter had at Aquashella and Aquarium Care Center BASH 2018 and dive into Hospital Tanks. All this and more on Episode 25 of the Reef News Network!
Host Chat
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SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest
AquaShella Chicago - https://www.aquashella.com
MACNA Las Vegas - http://macnaconference.org/2018
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Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory
Fritz/Mardel - https://fritzaquatics.com/
CoralFish12G - http://bit.ly/CoralFish12G
Koral Kreations- http://bit.ly/KoralKreations
EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/
OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/
Larry's Reef Services - http://www.larrysreefservices.com/
Aquarium Care Center - https://aquariumcarecenter.com/
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
The News:
Aquacultured Angelfish from Bali Aquarich - http://bit.ly/2ohoOq0
MASNA Student Scholarship - http://bit.ly/2wqxkGP
Extended Cut Tip of the week: Hospital Tanks 101
Main Topic: Peter takes the hotseat and fields a few interview questions on some live events and gives us the play by play for Aquashella and the Aquarium Care Center events.
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France jumps on board the no single use plastics train, Super Mega Awesome Shrimp Bowl Build Contest & All about that scape, bout that scape no troubles! This week we get into scaping that tank, whether it is the substrate you are using, the rocks you stack or tips on things to think about when it comes to flow and scaping we got you covered! In addition, we talk news as usual and take some listener calls, all this and more on episode 24 of the Reef News Network!
Host Chat
Mentions:
SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest
AquaShella Chicago - https://www.aquashella.com
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AquaShella Radio http://mixlr.com/aquashella-radio
ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
The News:
Neptune System drops the ApexEL - https://bit.ly/2nWUlxi
France becomes the first country to ban plastic plates and cutlery - https://wapo.st/2w1h1Rn
Listener Calls
Featured Topic: All about the Aquascape
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This week on the Reef News Network we have the long awaited and overdue Team Fritz interview from RAP NY.
Ban the straw, stolen sharks and get on your cycle and ride! This week special guest host Rachel Fogel joins us to
talk all about tank cycles and common myths and misconceptions. In addition, we laugh a lot, screw up words, hear
about stolen sharks and get updates on The Mega Awesome Shrimp Bowl Build Contest. All this and more on
episode 23 of the Reef News Network!
Host Chat
Mentions:
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ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
The News:
San Antonio Aquarium Gray Horn Shark Stolen & Recovered - https://bit.ly/2LYkI4a
As Ban On Plastic Straws Spreads, Demand For Paper Alternatives Increases - https://n.pr/2OwdIcw
Coral are in serious trouble. This lab could help save them - https://bit.ly/2HUygbP
Tip of the Week: Save space in your sump by using a oversized pump and Y valves
Featured Topic: Nitrogen Cycle
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Ocean cleanup project, Sharkweek shark facts & Rhythm and FLOW for your reef. This week we get fluid and talk flow, we will get into power heads, gyres, closed loops and more. Many people consider flow one of the key if not THE key parameter when it comes to a successful reef tank. Hop in the undertow and take a ride with us as we talk about abut the hardware, why you need it, how to use it and as always some great tips and tricks, all this and More on Episode 22 of the Reef News Network
Host Chat
Mentions:
AquaShella Chicago - https://www.aquashella.com
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ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
EcoTech Flow Basics PDF - https://bit.ly/2LiZk8A
The News:
Ocean Cleanup Project ahead of schedule - https://www.theoceancleanup.com
Shark Facts:
Great white sharks have large eyes proportional to their body, and while their irises may appear black they are actually a deep blue.
Fossil records indicate that great white sharks have been around for at least 16 million years.
A study from 2014 estimated the lifespan of great white sharks to be 70 years or more, much higher than all previous estimates.
After a big meal, great white sharks can fast for up to three months.
Great white sharks eat about 11 tons of food per year. In comparison, the average human eats about half a ton of food per year.
Great white sharks generally attack seals from below, but their technique changes slightly depending on the size and species of the seal.
Kaomer FX-STP Continuous Doser - https://www.coralvue.com/kamoer-fx-stp-peristaltic-pump
Topic of the Week: Flow in a reef Aquarium
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Big Shrimpin' Contest Info session, Eradicating Rats for the reef and Euphyillia this or Euphyillia that. This week on the Reef News Network we dive deep into the Hammers, Spawns and Torches. We will geek out with some science, talk about care and propagation and as always wrap up with tips and tricks. In addition, we talk more about the Shrimp Contest, do some news, and laugh at Jeremy, all this and more on episode 21 of the Reef News Network
Host Chat
Mentions:
AquaShella Chicago - https://www.aquashella.com
MACNA Las Vegas - http://macnaconference.org/2018
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ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com
The News:
Eradicating rats to bolster coral reefs - https://bit.ly/2zw7Xbj
Marine Depot announces partnership with Reefweeds
CONTEST NEWS! The Super Mega Awesome Shrimp Bowl Build
Topic of the Week: All things Euphyillia
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We keep rollin, rollin, rollin... Cleaner shrimp communicate with fish, The eclipse flame angel, MAJOR contest announcement! RNN has turned 20, weeks that is and this week we talk with Rachel Fogle about a MAJOR contest we are doing, review some new products we are running on the RNN tanks as well as recap some of our favorite moments from the first 19 episodes. Settle in, work on that tank, have some laughs and learn a thing or two, all this and more on Episode 20 of the Reef News Network!
Host Chat
Mentions:
RAP NY - http://www.reefapaloozashow.net/newyork
AquaShella Chicago - https://www.aquashella.com
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The News:
When cozying up with would-be predators, cleaner shrimp follow a dependable script -https://bit.ly/2LiZk8A
The Eclipse Flame Angelfish Is A Chic New Centropyge - https://bit.ly/2uJbHk7
Tip of the Week: Get to know you LFS delivery schedule
CONTEST ANNOUCMENT! The Super Mega Awesome Shrimp Bowl Build
Product Reviews:
302 Aquatics - https://www.302aquatics.net
Reef Nutrition - http://reefnutrition.com
Compact Culture System - http://reefnutrition.com/product_compact_culture_system.php
20 Week Recap!
Outro
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A shrimp named after Hobbits, an educational game about saving the ocean & an interview with CaribSea's Judd McCracken. This week we learn all about how CaribSea makes the live sand we all love and use as well as some VERY cool rock work products. Jeremy geeks out in his news article and well I guess I do too! All this and more on episode 19 of the Reef News Network!
0:47 - Host Chat
Mentions:
RAP NY - http://www.reefapaloozashow.net/newyork
AquaShella Chicago - https://www.aquashella.com
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11:43 The News:
A new micro shrimp named after a hobbit - https://bit.ly/2zr4uL2
Educational video game about saving the oceans - https://engt.co/2yhaplm
21:05 Tip of the Week:
School your schooling fish!
23:03 Judd McCracken from CaribSea
www.caribsea.com
53:17 Outro
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Single use plastic update, cool new invention for transporting deep water fish and Pack the Pipes and Blow it out of the Water! This week we learn how to get your Mario on and plumb your tank. From getting the water out, through the sump, feeding peripherals and then back up to your display, we give you the low down on all things plumbing. In addition, we bring you a couple great news articles and another listener call, all this and more on episode 18 of the Reef News Network!
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OSA Aquatics - http://www.osacorals.com
302 Aquatics https://www.302aquatics.net
AquaShella Chicago https://www.aquashella.com
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Listener Calls:
Greg from AZ sends some love our way
Pack the Pipes and Blow it out of the Water
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In this special edition of Reef News Network we bring you the ReefShine Guys! We talk about their start as friends as hobbyist and of course how they began bringing the shine to the show. So pour out some shine, sit back and get friendly with the lives of the party!
RAP NY RECAP! Listener calls and interviews from the RAP floor. This week Jeremey recap RAP and feature on floor interviews with several vendors at RAP. If you were not able to make we hope this gives you a little taste of who and what were there and some of the new products that are hitting the market. In addition, we have a couple more great listener calls, all this and more on episode 17 of the Reef News Network.
0:47 - Host Chat
Mentions:
RAP NY - http://www.reefapaloozashow.net/newyork
AquaShella Chicago - https://www.aquashella.com
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16:27 Listener Calls:
Leigh from England asks; what is the best way to cure dead rock
Kevin from Brandford CT inquires on how to make his fish more social without be a ccarzy fish guy
Supporting Links:
Cooking Live Rock the Right Way - https://youtu.be/c8-t1zDwaKg
27:47 - Live from the RAP NY Floor
1:12:15 Outro
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RNN Tank Build Updates, Listener Calls & Pete Bros out with Mr. ReefDudes himself, Devon Rich. This week we get updates on Jeremys 265 build and Peter 60 Harem build. We take a couple new listener calls and then we get deep with Deven Rich and talk aquariums, YouTube, DIY and Cosplay. All this and more on Episode 16 of the Reef News Network!
0:44 - Host Chat
Mentions:
302 Aquatics - https://www.302aquatics.net
RAP NY - http://www.reefapaloozashow.net/newyork
AquaShella Chicago - https://www.aquashella.com
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16:24 Listener Calls:
Ethan asks about running a skimmer on a nano tank
Ryan from the UK inquiries about ways to get a clown to host with a nem
Supporting Links:
Tunze Comline DOC Skimmer 9001 DC - https://amzn.to/2K0gaoW
Tunze Comline DOC Skimmer 9004 DC - https://amzn.to/2MHoY4W
ClownTube Slide - https://youtu.be/g7pGnlGdP-E
29:25 - Interview with Deven Rich from ReefDudes
www.reefdudes.com
youtube.com/reefdudes
facebook.com/reefdudes
Instagram.com/reefdudes
1:11:05 Outro
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Death of the Plastic Straw, Listener Call & We are part of a Zoa Nation!! This week we get deep into the Zoa Nation, we talk big time SCIENCE, easy care, propagation and tips and tricks. We explore some news, stop using straws and take yet another listener call. In addition we chat about the up coming MACNA and AquaShella shows and as always screw up a bunch of technical terms, all this and more on Episode 15 of the Reef News Network!
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Traveling the Shark Highway, Trippy Time Lapse & Junk in the Trunk Nano edition. This week we talk Nano fish and corals and what, why and how to buy, care and succeed with them in your Nano tank. Due to the wild popularity of our Size Does Matter Nano edition episode we are following it up with a stocking episode. In addition, we will be taking 2 listeners calls and sneaking a tip or 2 in as well, all this and more on Episode 14 of the Reef News Network!
0:48 - Host Chat
10:55 - The News
Reef Environmental and Education Foundation Capture a Picasso Triggerfish in Florida - http://aquanerd.com/2018/05/reef-environmental-and-education-foundation-capture-a-picasso-triggerfish-in-florida.html
Sharks Filmed Traveling Shark Highway for First Time Ever - https://www.azula.com/shark-highway-2571676176.html
Time-Lapse: Bizarre, Beautiful Ocean Creatures | Short Film Showcase - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6g7aqILL3Y
18:48 - Listeners Call:
Zach from Chicago
Sunny from (Australlian)Czech Republic
35:45 - Junk in the Trunk Nano Edition
1:04:02 Outro
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This week on the Reef News Network Hawaii Lava Laze, 100 new species, and Reefing by Numbers with special guest Rachel Fogel of ReefWeeds! We will learn where Rachel got her start, why she loves painting coral and fish, what she thought of KOR and why she loves this community. If you aren't familiar with Rachel, she is an artist that paints UV reflective corals and fish scapes that are hung from hobbyist to industry titans' homes and shops. You can find her work at www.reefweeds.com and laugh along with us on lucky episode 13 of the Reef News Network!
0:48 - Host Chat
9:13 - The News
Hawaii's Lava Lave - http://www.volcanolive.com/laze.html
100 New Ocean Species Were Just Discovered on a Deep-Sea Expedition - https://www.azula.com/new-ocean-species-2568634080.amp.html?__twitter_impression=true
Feeding Whale Sharks at GA Aquarium - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAp28pFmrXw
17:59 Listeners Call: Scott from Jacksonville, FL
22:32 - Tip of the week: Configure APEX time and firmware
28:54 - Special Guest Rachel Fogle
1:03:21 Outro
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This week on the Reef News Network: a new wrasse, a worm named after Jabba the Hut, and you can skim with this or you can skim with that! On this episode we make our way further through the core tank components and talk skimmers. Love or hate them you can't deny these are a CORE piece of equipment for any serious reefer and today we will tell you the history, why you want one and give you some helpful tips and tricks! All this and more on episode 12 of the Reef News Network
This week on the Reef News Network: Red Sea gets connected, 50 Shades of Grey? and Rock Hard Reefing with special guest Arci Zaremski! Recently at KOR Aric and I teamed up to Defeat Jeremy and Scott Crowe in the ultimate rock scaping contest. This week we have Aric on to talk about his amazing frag plugs, how he got into the business and what the future holds for RHR. All this and more on episode 11 of the Reef News Network
News:
Orphek Releases OR Series Light Bar - http://aquanerd.com/2018/04/orphek-releases-or-series-light-bar.html
Fifty Shades of Grey and Most of it is Plastic - https://www.maritime-executive.com/features/fifty-shades-of-grey-and-most-of-it-is-plastic#gs.VQFc7e8
Red Sea is going down the intelligent aquarium path with line of connected devices Gear - https://reefbuilders.com/2018/05/09/red-sea-is-going-down-the-intelligent-aquarium-path-with-line-of-connected-devices/
You can find Rock Hard Reefs on their Facebook page: http://aquanerd.com/2018/04/orphek-releases-or-series-light-bar.html and purchase their products at BRS https://aquarium.bulkreefsupply.com/search?w=rock%20hard%20reefs
This week on the Reef News Network: the UK is at it again, new Seachem products, and Can't Stop, Won't Stop, Reefing on vacation! Recently both Jeremy and I have taken vacation that were reefing friendly and we took time out of our vacations to get killer content for you. Jeremy stops in a WWC and gets the skinny on the secret to crazy coral color and I traveled to Curacao and got a private tour of the Curacao Sea Aquarium. In addition we have reached DOUBLE DIGITS folks, the podcast is 10 weeks old and continues to grow, all this and more on episode 10 of the Reef News Network!
0:46 - Host Chat
6:32 - The News
UK To Ban All Plastic Straws, Cotton Swabs, And Single-Use Plastics - https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2018/04/25/uk-to-ban-all-plastic-straws-q-tips-and-single-use-plastics/#612526661138
Seachem aquavitro adds cultured live phytoplankton to line up - https://reefbuilders.com/2018/03/26/seachem-aquavitrro-adds-cultured-live-phytoplankton-to-line-up
Sunscreen Chemicals Are Destroying Coral Reefs And Now Hawaii Is Banning Them - https://www.buzzfeed.com/amphtml/mbvd/toxic-ingredients-in-sunscreen-are-killing-coral-reefs-and?utm_term=.ilWbNBgJVp&__twitter_impression=true
16:38 - Tip of the week: Use only a dab of glue when mounting frags
19:58 Can't Stop, Won't Stop, Reefing on Vacation!
24:53 WWC Interview
https://youtu.be/BOT-XNKCUaE
49:31 - Outro
This week on the Reef News Network we will be live at Keep on Reefing! Psych, we were live but unfortunately due to some audio quality issue and technical problems we were unable to use the live audio and had to rerecord the episode last minute. So instead of live audio we recap KOR, talk some news and then get into Big Sumpin! We will chat about the benefits of a sump, types of sumps, materials for sumps, refugium's and much, much more. This was our first user requested topic and will apologize up front, due to the scramble to get this re-recorded, our minds were a little all over the place.
This week on the Reef News Network we will be talking news, taking listener calls, and Falling in Love with a Coral at the Frag Show, a practical guide on how to effectively attack and win at a Frag Show! We tell you how to plan, what to bring, and what to do once you are home with all your new buys! With KOR just next week for our local listeners and frag sow season in full effect nationwide there is some great tips and tricks for reefers of all levels!
This week on the Reef News Network we will be talking news, Keep on Reefing and with Mr Scott Crowe! We will talk to Scott about some tips of the trade on how to start a tank right, best practice for maintenance and what his golden rule is, or at least what he decided to tell us ;) In addition to the great info Scott will bring to the table we will talk about Scott's debut Expo: Keep On Reefing! Drop in have a listen, the energy is EPIC and the show will be one for the ages. If you have not done so already go to www.keeponreefingexpo.com and pre buy your tickets now for exclusive extras.
0:48 - Host Chat
5:31 - The News
Decline in plastic bags on seabed suggests measures to tackle waste are working - https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/plastic-bag-uk-seas-seabed-waste-pollution-ocean-reduce-environment-a8288526.html
Basking sharks gather in large groups off northeast US coast: Group sightings are fairly rare - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180330105757.htm
Reef Endurance Supplements by Coralvue
16:14 - Tip of the week: Use only a dab of glue when mounting frags
17:35 Special Guest: Scott Crowe from Ocean State Aquatics and osacroals.com
57:44 - Outro
This week on the Reef News Network we will be talking news, Will Smith and Size Does Matter, Reef Ready Edition! We will look into the benefits and challenges of a larger reef ready tank and some of the equipment for it. In addition we will hear about the new Waterbox Lineup and why you should choose cleanup crew wisely. All this and more on Episode 6 of Reef News Network!
0:51 - Host Chat
9:41 - The News
Waterbox Aquariums Launches 25 New Aquarium Models for 2018 -http://www.prweb.com/releases/2018/03/prweb15324488.htm
One Strange Rock - http://coralmorphologic.com/b/2018/03/26/one-strange-rock
How it's Made, Red Sea Reefer Aquariums - http://aquanerd.com/2018/03/how-its-made-red-sea-reefer-aquariums.html
18:10 - Tip of the week: Careful when mixing Snails and Hermits
20:43 - Feature Topic: Size Does Matter, Reef Ready Edition
59:09 - Outro
This week on the Reef News Network we will be talking news, Apex updates and Size Does Matter, Nano Edition! We will look into the benefits and challenges or running a nano tank and some of the unique equipment for it. In addition we will visit the latest Apex Updates and find out how you have been using Reef Roids all wrong! All this and more on Episode 5 of Reef News Network!
0:58 - Host Chat
5:05 - The News
A new website educates the public about the marine aquarium trade - https://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/a-new-website-educates-the-public-about-the-marine-aquarium-trade
APEX Updates! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/neptunesystemscommunity/permalink/1607876799260869/
New Designer Clownfish The Wide Bar Black Gladiator - http://aquanerd.com/2018/03/new-designer-clownfish-the-wide-bar-black-gladiator.html
17:41 - Tip of the week: How to properly feed Reef Roids
https://www.polyplab.com
22:30 - Feature Topic: Size Does Matter, Nano Edition
http://www.innovative-marine.com
https://waterboxaquariums.com
https://www.redseafish.com
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1:02:39 - Outro
This week on the Reef News Network we will be talking news, rice bowls, and the Chemical Underwater. Last week we went in depth about what your source water consists of and how to start off right with clean, clear water. This week we explore what is lurking in your water now that is has salt, livestock and is in your tank. We will review the good, the bad and the ugly and help you understand what to do in each of the scenarios. You get all this and more on episode 4 of the Reef News Network!
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Host Chat
4:12 - The News
Columbus Zoo learns to breed saltwater fish to reduce use of wild ones - http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180311/columbus-zoo-learns-to-breed-saltwater-fish-to-reduce-use-of-wild-ones?template=ampart&__twitter_impression=true
IceCap RODI Smart Water Filtration System - http://www.coralvue.com/icecap-ro-di-smart-water-filtration-system
13:45 - Tip of the week: Rice Bowl
15:18 - Feature Topic: The Chemical Underwater
Reef Chemistry by Randy Holmes-Farley - https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/reef-chemistry-by-randy-holmes-farley.295
51:45 - Outro
This week on the Reef News Network we have the news, Mantis Shrimp, refractometers and we talk to David Lee from Seachem. David tells us a little bit about his personal tanks, Seachem's philosophy, their extensive product line. In addition, we learn about some new products in the pipeline from Seachem and how they leveraged partnerships with industry leaders like Sicce to build a line of filters like no other. All this and more on episode 3 of the Reef News Network!
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Host Chat
6:01 - The News
Tetrapod plugs can dramatically improve coral outplanting - https://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/tetrapod-frag-plugs-can-dramatically-improve-reef-restoration
RadioLab - http://www.radiolab.org/story/rippin-the-rainbow-an-even-newer-one/
After 70 Days, Fiji Coral Trade Ban is Lifted - https://www.reef2rainforest.com/2018/03/08/after-70-days-fiji-coral-trade-ban-is-lifted/
13:45 - Tip of the week: BUY a refractometer
18:05 - Feature Guest: David Lee of Sechem
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50:30 - Outro
This week on the Reef News Network we will be talking news, shop vacs, and Dude, what's in my water? Forget what's happening in your tank, let's talk about what is lingering in your water before you even start! This week we will talk about what is in your source tap water, what the good is, what the bad is and why you honestly don't want to use it. We will discuss what to look and test for, what you should do about what you find and give some tips on what to do if you are forced to use it. All this and more on episode 2 of the Reef News Network!
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Host Chat
4:56 - The News
A 'marine motorhome for microbes': Oceanic plastic trash conveys disease to coral reefs - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180125140848.htm
This new squid species is adorably tiny - https://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/this-new-squid-species-is-adorably-tiny
Scuba Diver Swims Through Garbage In The Ocean - https://710wor.iheart.com/featured/len-berman-and-michael-riedel-in-the-morning/content/2018-03-09-scuba-diver-swims-through-garbage-in-the-ocean/
16:24 - Tip of the week: Shop vac for your tank
19:09 - Feature Topic: Dude, what's in my water?
Resources and References - https://users.cs.duke.edu/~narten/faq/water-treatment.html
45:35 - Outro
This week on the Reef News Network we will be talking news, skimmers, and the Great Water Change debate. For those of you who do or don't do water changes but want to know why you should or shouldn't this episode is for you. Join us for a point, counterpoint on the topic and learn more about why it is possible to NOT do them anymore.
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Host Chat
6:25 - The News
A mutant zooxanthallae can refuse coral symbiosis - https://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/scientists-create-a-mutant-zooxanthallae-that-refuses-corals
Most Sunscreens Can Harm Coral Reefs - https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/02/19/travel/most-sunscreens-can-harm-coral-reefs-what-should-travelers-do.html?referer=https://t.co/casdt4vW8Q
The lobster emoji was anatomically inaccurate so now it's getting fixed - https://mashable.com/2018/02/23/lobster-emoji-legs-unicode.amp?__twitter_impression=true
14:21 - Tip of the week: DO NOT waste time or money on a CHEAP skimmer!
17:55 - Feature Topic: The Great Water Change Debate
Saltwater Aquarium Water Changes - https://blog.marinedepot.com/2014/04/5-ways-to-change-your-aquarium-water-like-a-pro.html
The Triton Method - https://www.triton.de/en/products-services/triton-method/
45:35 - Outro
Reef News Network is a weekly podcast dedicated to the saltwater enthusiast and Reefkeeping hobbyist. Every week your hosts Peter and Jeremy will bring to you industry news, tips, listener calls, featured topics and special guests. This show is fun and upbeat while being educational and informative, so remember keep your eyes on your tank and your ears in the reef!