by Gary Parr | Dec 5, 2016 | Podcast, Reef, Science
This week we celebrate 300 Reef Threads podcasts with guests Richard Ross, Ben Johnson, and Chris Maupin. In a wide-ranging discussion we look back at some of the Reef Threads history and then address hobby issues and learn about the work Chris is doing. Sadly, Richard Ross had to leave in the middle of the show. We learned later that he had to make an emergency trip to the vet but they were not able to save one of their family cats.
We hope you enjoy the the show and thank all of our loyal listeners for staying with us through these many years and shows. Also, a huge thanks to Rod’s Food for their continued sponsorship. 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
NameEmail * by Gary Parr | Nov 21, 2016 | Podcast, Reef, Science, Tanks
Emily McPherson’s 20-gal reef.
For podcast #299, we’re very excited to have listener Emily McPerson as our guest. Join us to hear how she took a 10-gal. “gift” and, after a bunch of research, whipped that tank into shape, upgraded to a 20-gal reef, and then used the 10-gal tank to her new passion for the reef-aquarium hobby with her friends at the local senior center. It’s a great story about how someone who knew nothing about the hobby got hooked and is now enjoying and sharing the beauty of reef animals. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and ChristineSponsor: Rod’s Food
Rod’s Food website
NameEmail * by Gary Parr | Nov 13, 2016 | Podcast, Reef, Science
Chris Aldrich (l) and Jeff Kurtz (r) of Saltwater Smarts.
This week we talk about several of the interesting posts offered by Jeff Kurtz and Chris Aldrich of the Saltwater Smarts website. Topics include downsizing your marine system, overdoing water changes, salt creep, and rock rubble. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and ChristineSponsor: Rod’s Food
Rod’s Food website
Downsizing
Facing a Saltwater System Downsize? Try One of These 5 Setups, Jeff Kurtz, Saltwater Smarts
Water changes overdone?
Is It Possible to Overdo Marine Aquarium Water Changes?, Jeff Kurtz, Saltwater Smarts
Salt creep control
Salt Creep Control With 5 Simple Techniques, Jeff Kurtz, Saltwater Smarts
Rock rubble
5 Practical Uses for Rock Rubble in Marine Aquaria, Jeff Kurtz, Saltwater Smarts
NameEmail * by Gary Parr | Nov 6, 2016 | Fish, Podcast, Reef, Science
Pretty polyps
Christine returns and we talk about a lot of listener feedback including captive-bred peppermint shrimp and yellow tangs, drip acclimation, saltwater mixing, forums, sumps, and transparent plumbing. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and ChristineSponsor: Rod’s Food
Rod’s Food website
NameEmail * by Gary Parr | Oct 30, 2016 | Podcast, Reef, Science
Alex diving the reefs of Raja Ampat
Alex Rose returns this week for a riveting chat about diving with Great White sharks and seeing some amazing reefs in Raja Ampat. Don’t miss this week as Alex takes us around the world once again. Also, take a moment to visit the Ocean Geographic Facebook page and Alex’s new The Ocean Facebook page. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine An impressive Great White shot by Alex Rose.
Sponsor: Rod’s Food
Rod’s Food website
The Ocean
Alex Rose’s new The Ocean Facebook page.
Ocean Geographic
Ocean Geographic’s Facebook page
NameEmail * by Gary Parr | Oct 23, 2016 | Podcast, Reef, Science
How effective are cleanup crews?
When we started it was going to be a short podcast because we both had busy days ahead of us. When we finished, we’d talked for an hour and covered our Aquatic Experience shows, forums and Facebook, mixing salt, and the value of cleanup crews. We hope you find this week’s show interesting. We had fun doing it. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and ChristineSponsor: Rod’s Food
Rod’s Food website
Aquatic Experience
Aquatic Experience, Chicago website
Mixing salt
Using and mixing Instant Ocean salts, Instant Ocean Products
Cleanup crews
Best Cleaner Crew for dirty sand bed, hipertec, Reef Central
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