Aquaculture Anthias, disaster traits and FFMmania. This week Jeremy is growing cheato by the bundle, running the Hydros and getting ready to setup his Apex. Peter is rocking and rolling along the way towards auto water changes and a remote sump. All this and more on Episode 105 of the Reef News Network.

News:

Jeremy- Florida-based Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums (ORA) is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of marine aquarium fish cultivation. Recently, ORA quietly announced that they have targeted a new group of popular species for potential captive propagation, specifically the Anthias.

Peter- Stony corals — which help to shelter a large number of ocean-dwelling species — are preparing for a major extinction event, a new study reveals. The researchers, who published their study Tuesday in Scientific Reports, discovered that corals are exhibiting a number of survival responses that appear to mirror their last big extinction some 66 million years ago.

Tips of the Week: Post frag show tips: Dip and Examine Frag before hitting the main system? Using putty and glue combo (watch for exothermic reaction)

Main Topic: FFM the show that helped us start it all, has a special place in our hearts. Not only did it help us launch it is a hometown show and possibly the most unique show in the country, the largest single day attendance for a show, a great mix of pro and hobbyist vendors and it all takes place in a high school! This week our recap is going to be a bit different than some of the other shows we have covered, we will walk you through it all from our own perspective.

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