by ReefNews | Nov 10, 2019 | Podcast, Reef
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! Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVES Upcoming Events: TBD Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com 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. - http://bit.ly/newsJeremy87B - http://bit.ly/newsJeremy87A Peter- The Ocean Cleanup Project update. - http://bit.ly/newsPeter87A - http://bit.ly/newsPeter87B 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. - http://bit.ly/tow87 Main Topic: Deep dive into ICP testing with Sarah from Fritz Aquatics. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , # , #nation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.
by ReefNews | Nov 4, 2019 | Podcast, Reef
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! Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVES Upcoming Events: TBD Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com News 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/newsJeremy86 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/newsPeter86 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. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , # , #nation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.
by ReefNews | Oct 28, 2019 | Events, Industry, Podcast
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! Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVES Upcoming Events: CTARS Fragtoberfest - 10/26/19 WWC Grand Opening - 11/2-11/3/19 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , # , #nation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail.
by ReefNews | Oct 21, 2019 | Aquaculture, Fish, Podcast
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. Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVES Upcoming Events: Reef-A-Palooza Chicago - 10/19 & 10/20/19 CTARS Fragtoberfest - 10/26/19 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com 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. http://bit.ly/newsJeremy84 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. http://bit.ly/newsPeter84 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. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , # , #nation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail.
by ReefNews | Oct 16, 2019 | Events, Podcast
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! is Powered By: Fritz Aquatics ReefKinetics Reefbreeders Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVES Upcoming Events: Reef-A-Palooza Chicago - 10/19 & 10/20/19 CTARS Fragtoberfest - 10/26/19 Mentions: Reefs.com - https://reefs.com/ Reef Builders www.reefbuilders.com CoralVue www.coralvue.com Reef Octopus - http://reefoctopus.com/ 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/newsJeremy82 Peter- New Species of Mysis Shrimp Discovered in an Aquarium - http://bit.ly/newsPeter82 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 Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork - Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , # , #nation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.
by ReefNews | Oct 15, 2019 | Events, Podcast, Reef, Science
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. Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVES Upcoming Events: Reef-A-Palooza Chicago - 10/19 & 10/20/19 CTARS Fragtoberfest - 10/26/19 WWC Grand Opening - 11/2 & 11/3/19 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com News Peter- Climate-fueled storms pose an increased threat to reefs already facing a slew of environmental challenges. http://bit.ly/newsPeter83 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. http://bit.ly/newsJeremy83 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. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , # , #nation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.
