Beyond The Reef

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

https://www.piecesoftheocean.com/

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Pieces Of The Ocean (Kenny Lin) Mar 16, 2024

Kenny Lin, owner of New York based Pieces Of The Ocean, breaks down his philosophy and simple reefkeeping practices. His humble and open minded approach to the hobby keeps him striving for the best coral colour and growth. He is a passionate reef keeper and successful business owner with 15+ years experience. Check out the POTO website for some of the best corals in the game!

Parameters

Alkalinity: 7.0-7.8 dKH
Calcium: 425-440 (rarely test)
Phosphate: 0.05-0.12
Nitrate: 0.10-0.30 (rarely test)
Specific gravity: 1.025 - 1.026
Temperature: 77-78 degrees Fahrenheit
PH: 8.1-8.4

POTO Links:

https://reefnbid.com/

https://facebook.com/piecesoftheocean

https://instagram.com/piecesoftheocean

https://youtube.com/user/piecesoftheocean

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJX8SulPsvg

Frag Garage Links:

https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheReefPodcast

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

http://www.tropicmarin-usa.com

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Captive Coral Spawning - Dr. Jamie Craggs Mar 02, 2024

Jamie gives us a detailed breakdown of the work done at the Coral Spawning Lab and from his home, successfully and predictably rearing corals of many different species and genus. Jamie and Adam discuss the many trials and tribulations of his decades long research. We learn about settlement challenges, the reality of ‘spliced corals’, solutions for the future health of our coral reefs and much more! Jamie holds the position of Aquarium Curator and Living Collections Manager at the Horniman Museum and Gardens. He plays a lead role in the Coral Spawning Lab project. Before joining the Horniman, Jamie served as the Head Aquarist at the London Aquarium, where he deepened his fascination with coral biology. Additionally, Jamie gained experience as an underwater cameraman in Borneo, capturing the diverse species inhabiting the coral reefs of the Celebes seas.

Jamie Links:

https://www.horniman.ac.uk/people/jamie-craggs/

https://www.coralassistlab.org/jamie-craggs

https://www.coralspawninglab.org/

Frag Garage Links:

https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheReefPodcast

https://fraggarage.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

https://reefbuilders.com/2017/04/13/cali-tort-spawn-captivity/

Timestamps

00:00:00 Start

00:00:25 Episode Introduction

00:01:45 Episode Start

00:05:30 Colony Size

00:08:17 Adam's Cali Tort Spawn

00:10:10 Adam's SPS Spawn 2022

00:13:00 Hybridization and Timing

00:18:00 Singapore Broodstock

00:23:22 Cross-Section Analysis

00:27:00 Timing

00:35:00 Photoperiod and Temperature Tampering

00:49:38 Spawning and Rearing Coral in Aquariums

00:50:07 Sexual Reproduction in Corals

00:51:50 Broadcast Spawning Coral Life Cycle

00:55:42 In The Beginning 2012

00:58:18 Constructing Broodstock Colonies

01:01:02 Inducing Broadcast Coral Spawn Ex Situ

01:05:25 Lunar Cycles

01:08:00 Gametes Checks

01:12:13 Development Stages

01:17:18 Settlement

01:24:40 Symbiodiniaceae (zooxanthellae) Uptake

01:30:27 Fluorescent Green Protein

01:34:12 Grow Out - Survival Bottlenecks

01:36:30 CCA's and Surface Settlement

01:38:12 Co-Culturing to Maximise Spat

01:39:46 Survivorship – Role of Microherbivory

01:41:00 Sea Urchin Development and Treatments

01:48:42 Maximising Output

01:50:35 Closing The Life Cycle

01:51:18 Phase Shifting Spawning Seasonality

01:52:53 Assisted Evolution or Assisted Gene Flow

01:56:45 Interspecific Hybridisation

02:01:35 Mobile Spawning Labs

02:04:17 Ex Situ Spawning

02:06:02 Spawning in The Craggs Kitchen

02:13:00 Spawning Scolemia

02:19:39 Spawning Catalaphyllia

02:23:56 Spawning Micromussa Lords

02:25:17 Spawning Blastomussa Wellsi

02:25:48 Unique Power of Ex Situ Spawning

02:26:17 Spawning Galaxea

02:27:01 Inducing Multiple Spawn Each Year

02:27:34 The Future of the Hobby and Selective Breeding

02:29:22 Allogenic Reponses

02:31:56 Spliced Corals

02:38:14 Final Question and Closing

02:40:33 Outro

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Claude Schuhmacher - Fauna Marin Feb 19, 2024

An in-depth discussion, Claude and Adam dive into bacteria and the coral microbiome, the importance and ways to maintain trace element levels, the difference in major element sources, balancing nutrient levels, and much more. Claude Schuhmacher is founder/CEO of Fauna Marin, FM ICP Lab and the FM coral farm, based out of Germany.

https://www.faunamarin.de/

https://www.faunamarincorals.de/en/

https://faunamarincorals.de/en/VIB-X-Marine-140g/14282V

https://www.facebook.com/FaunaMarin/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490705804549503/

https://www.instagram.com/faunamarin/

https://www.instagram.com/fauna_marin_corals/

https://www.instagram.com/fauna_marin_usa/

Frag Garage Links:

https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheReefPodcast

https://fraggarage.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

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The Psychology of Reefkeeping with Michael Paletta Feb 04, 2024

Adam and Mike discuss the ups and downs associated with the psychology of the hobby and why making friends and connections is so important. They cover some of Mike’s newest tips and discoveries. Mike Paletta has written hundreds of articles for online and print publications. He also received the MASNA award in 2022, one of the highest honours for contributors to the reef hobby. Make sure to check out his articles at the links below!

https://reefbuilders.com/author/mikepaletta/

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/authors/mike-paletta.13180/

https://www.coralmagazine.com/2022/09/02/michaele-paletta-honored-with-2022-masna-award/

https://www.tfhmagazine.com/articles/saltwater/reef-tank-maintenance-you-should-be-doing

https://reefs.com/the-2022-masna-aquarist-of-the-year-and-masna-award-recipients/

Frag Garage Links:

https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheReefPodcast

https://fraggarage.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

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Lou Ekus (Tropic Marin/MASNA) Jan 20, 2024

Lou and Adam discuss the bioavailability of nutrients to our corals, different carbon sources and their affect on bacteria, different methods of supplying major elements and much more! Lou is the CEO of Tropic Marin USA, as well as the Vice President of MASNA (Marine Aquarium Society of North America).

https://www.facebook.com/TropicMarin

https://www.instagram.com/tropic_marin

https://masna.org

https://macna.org/

https://www.tropic-marin-smartinfo.com/phos-feed?lang=en

Frag Garage Links:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

https://www.facebook.com/CollectorsCorals

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Reefworks (John Yull) Jan 08, 2024

Adam and John discuss his vast experience, running a maintenance company for 25 years and all of the knowledge he's gained over the years. Reefworks is based out of Austin Texas and is prolific of the US coral show circuit.

Reefworks Links:

https://www.reefworkscorals.com/

https://www.facebook.com/reefworkscorals/

https://www.instagram.com/reefworks_corals/

Frag Garage Links:

https://fraggarage.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

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Collectors Corals (Anand Kaimal) Dec 22, 2023

Adam and coral wizard Anand Kaimal discuss his use of the Reef Moonshiners method, the importance of certain trace elements, feeding corals and much more! Collectors Corals is based out of Oak Brook, IL, USA. Check out his wares at the links below:

https://collectorscorals.com/

https://www.instagram.com/collectorscorals/

N-DOC Test mentioned:

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/1-pack-n-doc-organics-seawater-analysis-triton.html

https://www.reefmoonshiners.com/

Frag Garage Links:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

https://route66marine.com/

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Route 66 Marine - Eric Caamano Dec 10, 2023

Eric and Adam discuss where our corals come from and what may be on the horizon for finding amazing corals we’ve never seen before in the hobby. What else is out there that we can’t even imagine?! Eric Caamano is the founder of Route 66 Marine, a coral wholesaler based out of Los Angeles, CA. Eric has been culturing and bringing amazing corals into the hobby since 2003. If you’re a retailer or just curious, be sure to check out Route 66 marine at the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/route66marine/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

https://www.instagram.com/sbbcorals/

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SBB Coral - Shane Backer Nov 25, 2023

Shane and Adam discuss, the various methods SBB Corals use in their systems, along with the importance of RODI maintenance and the role it plays in our tanks. They also dig deep into the care and adapting acropora speciosa to aquarium conditions. SBB Corals is based out Jersey City, NJ and has been selling some of the best high end corals in the USA since 2014. Be sure to check out the website and resources at the links below:

https://sbbcorals.com

https://www.facebook.com/Shanebbacker/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdTYsl1p6r33lyhNjxj_mBw

Products discussed:

https://www.americanreef.com/product-page/americanreef-hpd

https://www.amazon.com/Pentek-ChlorPlus-Carbon-Filter-Cartridge/dp/B0051VC7CW/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2M6OBO2U1FIVQ&keywords=chloramine%2Bfilter&qid=1700877812&sprefix=chloramine%2Caps%2C339&sr=8-5&th=1

https://www.esvaquarium.com

Iodine Test Method:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/using-hanna-checker-hi-707-to-test-for-iodine.669022/?fbclid=IwAR3BB7IAnsRaRb2oQ4hG6SMmKgnKNy9RJfcg6YRf88XD1aNtXp9W3Kc2Jgo

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Coral Reeftank (Allan Vo) Nov 10, 2023

Allan discloses to Adam his secret weapon, a mixture of particulate foods and bacteria, which makes the components extra bio-available to corals. From a young age, Allan was raised in a home with reef tanks around and has been learning and obsessing over corals and fish since he was a kid. Allan works hand and hand on tanks with his father, Hung Vo. Be sure to check out their ongoing thread on Reef2Reef to keep up with their progress and methodology. Lots of colourful tips in this episode!

https://www.instagram.com/crt_reefs/

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/some-of-my-acro-collection.173621/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

https://chumminghamsreef.com/

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Chumminghams Reef (Ryan Cunningham) Oct 24, 2023

Ryan and Adam discuss some potential in-tank methods for treating AEFW’s, his use and success with the Moonshiners method and all about Ryan’s current system and the products he employs. Based out of Cicero IL, Ryan is currently in his last year of residency, on his way to becoming an MD. In his spare time, he hot rods the S!@# out of his 600ish gallon (combined) system. Be sure to check out his website and social media links below:

https://www.instagram.com/chumminghamsreef/

https://www.facebook.com/chumminghamsreef/

Ryan and Adam on Reef Dudes June 1 2022:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxQSP7Y-3gI&t=15s

Hydros Kraken: https://www.coralvuehydros.com/control/kraken/

https://www.reefmoonshiners.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

https://www.instagram.com/bsacorals/

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BSA Corals Oct 16, 2023

BSA owner Ben Aronowitz talks about some of the craziest corals he’s acquired over the years and the trials and tribulations that entails. He reveals the the most expensive coral he ever sold (a rainbow acanthophyllia), which now resides in Andrew Sandler’s (Polo Reef) collection. Adam pries at Ben’s methods and use of various foods, products and equipment. BSA Corals resides in Scottsdale AZ. Be sure to check out his instagram for some serious eye candy!

https://bsacorals.com/

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/bsa-corals.724/

https://reefbuilders.com/2023/03/10/awesome-fish-spotlight-the-feminine-wrasse/

https://reefbuilders.com/2016/10/27/rainbow-acanthophyllia-2/

https://reefnutrition.com/products/oysterfeast

https://g1.redseafish.com/red-sea-salts/red-sea-salt/

https://ecotechmarine.com/

https://www.neptunesystems.com/

https://www.esvaquarium.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

https://battlecorals.com/

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Battle Of The Adams (Battle Corals) Oct 07, 2023

The Adams duke it out! A very heated (not really! haha) discussion with Adam Derickson from Battle Corals, about pushing the limits of parameters (high and low ph, elevated salinity, trace elements, water flow etc), different lighting options, acquiring new corals and much more. Battle Corals has been in the game for 10+ years, selling amazing SPS corals, based out of WI, USA. Adam is a supporting member and author of many articles on Reef2Reef. Check him out at the links below:

https://www.facebook.com/resuscitatethebattlemasterBC/

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/battlecorals.389/

https://www.instagram.com/battlecorals

https://www.neptunesystems.com/

https://www.tunze.com/

https://explore.omsystem.com/ca/en/tg-7

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Farmer Ty - Black Label Aquatics Sep 29, 2023

Adam and Ty discuss the past, present and future of reefkeeping, as well as coral spawning, acquiring corals from different regions of the world and the challenges involved. Ty's explains his use of calcium reactors, among other methods and techniques for growing amazing corals.

https://www.blacklabelaquatics.com/

https://www.instagram.com/black_label_aquatics/

https://redseafish.com/

https://fraggarage.ca

https://www.captiv8aquaculture.com/

https://reefbuilders.com/2019/05/20/flaming-sunrise-from-candy-corals-is-one-of-a-helluva-acropora-speciosa/

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Unorthodox Reef Sep 22, 2023

Jay and Adam discuss diagnosing and recovering compromised corals, FGP infection, the future of coral spawning in captivity, as well as overrated methods and fads in the hobby today. They dig into some of Jay’s best tips and tricks for maintaining his absolutely stunning 400 gallon mixed reef! Unorthodox Reef is based out of Ottawa, Canada.

🐠 ALK 8-9 dkh

🐠 CAL 420-480

🐠 Mag 1320-1450

🐠 N03 10-15 ppm

🐠 P04 .1-.15

🐠 2 part dosing ESV/Calcium Reactor

🐠 400 Gallon 96"x36"x27.5"

https://www.instagram.com/unorthodox_reef/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Mvi3r4Mcth-HU_TyBOSqw

https://www.facebook.com/unorthodoxreef/

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/reef-of-the-month-february-2022-jay_bros-400-gallon-dream-tank.890040/

https://unorthodoxreef.ca/

https://coralmagazine.com/ (volume 19, issue 4)

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/coral-magazine-refugiums-gone-wild-volume-19-issue-4.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JGv0naSx7s

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/2158/?pcatid=2158

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/2285/?pcatid=2285

https://www.twolittlefishies.com/

https://www.neptunesystems.com/

https://www.tunze.com/

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Pirate's Reef Corals Sep 12, 2023

A casual and insightful conversation with Rey Riveron of Pirates Reef Corals. They discuss the various products he uses in his systems, the variety of foods and products he feeds, lighting and more. Miami based Pirates Reef Corals is a home-based coral aquaculture business, run solely by coral aficionado Reinaldo Riveron. "Here at Pirates Reef Corals, all of our corals are aqua-cultured from small frags not just because we enjoy it but because it makes sure they will grow in your reef as well. We are hobbyist at heart with a passion for growing out the rare and unique. And remember, If their tank ain’t nice, don’t take their advice!"

Links and products discussed:

https://www.piratesreefcorals.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Pirates.Reef.Corals

Frag Garage YouTube Channel

https://www.coralessentials.com.au/

https://www.coralvue.com/easyreefs-easysps-evo-gel-coral-food

https://www.captiv8aquaculture.com/

https://www.korallen-zucht.de/en/Salt-Water-Aquarium-Care/Problem-solving/Flatworm-Stop-250-ml.html

https://reefnutrition.com/products/oysterfeast

http://aquariumcoraldiseases.weebly.com/green-boring-algae.html

https://g1.redseafish.com/red-sea-salts/red-sea-salt/

https://ecotechmarine.com/

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Leonardo's Reef Sep 11, 2023

Adam discusses various topics with Leonardo’s Reef owner Leo Den Breejen. From his collection and acquisition of acropora species, strict quarantine protocol, to the equipment and products he uses. No snake oil in this conversation!

Leonardo’s Reef was founded in 2009 by Leonardo den Breejen, and gradually specialized in the propagation of corals from the Acropora genus. Leonardo, better known as “Leonardo’s Reef” online, has been a reefkeeper for over 20 years. In this period, he gained recognition with several projects such as “Formosa Forest” and “Apogon Reef”, has been featured on boards e.g. Reefcentral and Thereeftank, websites e.g. Reefbuilders, and magazines e.g. Reef Hobbyist Magazine. Currently, he is the head of the Leonardo’s Reef coral farm and is a University lecturer in Biology.

Links and products discussed:

https://leonardosreef.com/

https://www.facebook.com/LeonardosReefLab

Frag Garage YouTube Channel