Reef Threads Podcast #315
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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Reef Threads Podcast #314
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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Global Pet Expo: Jellyfish Art
For this video, we visited our friends at the Jellyfish Art booth to talk to the President of Jellyfish Art, Joe Turner, and to see the unveiling of their brand new Jellyfish Nano 5g. Check out everything here: Enjoy!…Cruise ship crash causes major damage to pristine Indonesian reef
The Caledonian Sky, owned by British company Noble Caledonia Damage accidentally ran aground on a pristine Indonesian coral reef could total well into the millions of dollars in damages, according to environmental groups working in the region. Researchers for Conservation International Indonesia (CII), Papua State University and the Regional Technical Implementing Unit (UPTD) found that the grounding of the 297 foot Caledonian Sky cruise ship on March 4th caused massive damage to several reefs that are unique to Raja Ampat, a remote and idyllic island chain west of Indonesia’s Papua province. “The types of reefs that were damaged by the ship are Genus Porites, Acropora, Pocillopora , Tubastrea, Montipora, Stylopora, Favia and Pavites. It will take decades to restore the reefs,” Ricardo Tapilatu, who headed the research, toldReef Threads Podcast #312
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 *
