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Reef Threads Podcast #305

by | Jan 30, 2017 | Corals, Fish, Podcast, Reef


Are your SPS corals starving?

We’re back! This week we use Mike Paletta’s Reef2Reef State of the Hobby article to talk about fish and coral breeding, coral nutrition, nutrient control, and aquascaping with dry rock. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine

Sponsor: Rod’s Food
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State of the hobby
The Past and Future of the Hobby, Mike Paletta, Reef2Reef

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How To Shoot Macro Video Without a Macro Lens

by | Jan 13, 2017 | Equipment, Photography, Reef, Video

A few weeks ago I provided a step by step guide on how to use a Canon DSLR to stream live to Facebook. You can check out that out here. I want to follow that up with a neat trick I learned while learning how to stream live to Facebook. As many of you know, DSLR cameras have a digital zoom feature that allows you to zoom in very closely to focus on the subject matter. With my Canon 5D Mark iii I am able to zoom in 5x as well as 10x. The rub is you can’t snap pictures or record video to the camera at these ultra close ranges, as macro lenses and extension tubes are the primary means to get close (I have heard

Reef Threads Podcast #303

by | Jan 12, 2017 | Podcast, Reef, Science


Christine is an open-water SCUBA diver.

We return, refreshed from our holiday break. Gary stayed home and enjoyed family while Christine flew to St. Lucia, learned how to SCUBA dive, and visited some real reefs. This week we learn what it’s like as a beginner to earn an open-water SCUBA certification. It’s not as daunting as it appears. If SCUBA is in your dreams, this podcast will get you over the hump. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine

Sponsor: Rod’s Food
Rod’s Food website

Inheriting an active reef aquarium
Living Reefs.com

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