by Gary Parr | Apr 11, 2017 | Podcast, Reef, Science
Robert LaFlure’s towel.
This week’s topics are Robert LaFlure’s new towel and algae. Robert’s towel is an entertaining story and Christine cooks up an idea that can help spread the word about our hobby.
Algae is a problem for everyone at one time or another. In response to a listener request, we address algae growth in our aquariums and what to do to keep it in check.
Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine
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Craig Bingman talks about alkalinity, Ca, and Mg in this week’s podcast.
Craig Bingman returns to us this week for an extensive look at calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, and how they work together to make coral skeleton. If you want a better understanding of the chemistry that’s happening in your reef aquarium, this is the show for you. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine
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NameEmail * by Gary Parr | Mar 22, 2017 | Podcast
Paradise Aquatics, Kansas City, MO
We return this week to chat with chat with Evie Lyn Ebling who, with her husband, owns Paradise Aquatics in Kansas City, MO. Join us to hear about their store and how they handle livestock, maintenance experiences, and trends Evie is seeing in the hobby. It’s a great look behind the scenes of a LFS. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine
A view of Paradise Aquatics.
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Video tour of Paradise Aquatics
NameEmail * by Gary Parr | Mar 16, 2017 | Aquaculture, Fish, Podcast, Reef
Captive-bred Coral Beauty from Biota, available from LiveAquaria, Diver’s Den. Photo courtesy Diver’s Den
This week is a short follow-up discussion about marine fish breeding. We talk more about Todd, Kathy Leahy’s work and her Reefs Magazine article, and look at all of the captive-bred/raised fish that are now commercially available from Diver’s Den and several wholesale sources. We encourage everyone to buy captive-raised marine fish whenever possible. You’ll save money. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and ChristineSponsor: Rod’s Food
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Sources for captive-bred/raised marine fish:
LiveAquaria, Diver’s Den Quality Marine ORA Biota Marine Life Nursery Marine Breeding InitiativeNameEmail * by Gary Parr | Mar 6, 2017 | Fish, Podcast, Reef, Science
Gramma dejongi, captive bred and raised by Todd Gardner.
Todd Gardner, MASNA Aquarist of the Year and one of the hobby’s leading marine fish breeders joins us to announce that he is the first person to import, raise, and successfully breed Gramma dejongi. Hear how Todd acquired six of these beautiful fish and his efforts to breed and get larvae to settle. He also talks about his teaching efforts, a generous donation from the Washington Area Marine Aquarium Society, and his success in breeding and raising to market size Rainfordia opercularis, the flathead perch. Don’t miss this exciting show in which Todd shares how he, once again, has made marine fish breeding history. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine
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NameEmail * by Gary Parr | Feb 20, 2017 | Podcast, Reef, Science
Dana Riddle can help you grow corals quicker.
We’re back, because that’s what we do. This week’s topics include more about Chris Maupin’s research, Dana Riddle’s research, and jet-lagged corals. We hope you enjoy the show. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and ChristineSponsor: Rod’s Food
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Grow corals quickly
How to Grow Corals Quicker, Part II, Combined effects of velocity and alkalinity, Dana Riddle, Advanced Aquarist
Jet-lagged corals
Stony Corals suffer jet lag, too, Leonard Ho, Advanced Aquarist
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