Episodes
What we've learned from the past 7 years of building successful reef tanks + lessons from NASA life support systems. Changing the way we think about saltwater aquarium life support and making everyone more successful reefers in the process! 52 Weeks of Reefing: Season 2 starts HERE! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uwFCJBtL9yQ Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 08/19/22
You spotted ich or marine velvet in your saltwater aquarium, but what can you DO about it? In today's episode of Ryan & Elliot's saltwater fish health/QT series, we're showing you how to do just THAT! With just a few changes made to our 80/20 quarantine method, your saltwater tank's fish will be happy, healthy, and strong in no time.Full Playlist on YouTube: https://brs.li/FishHealthPlaylist Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk...
Published 08/12/22
White spots on your saltwater fish? DON'T PANIC! In today's episode, Ryan and Elliot are talking about how to identify the saltwater fish diseases that show up as white spots, along with how quickly you should act with the appropriate treatment. Don't forget the Copper Power, your QT aquarium and check it out here! Full Playlist on YouTube: https://brs.li/FishHealthPlaylist Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply...
Published 07/29/22
Kick flukes off your saltwater fish for GOOD! Building off of the previous two episodes of the 80/20 quarantine method, today's video has Ryan and Elliot diving into phase 3: how to treat your saltwater aquarium fish for flukes. We're covering not just how to effectively treat them, but also how to identify WHEN a fish has flukes. Full Playlist on YouTube: https://brs.li/FishHealthPlaylist Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk...
Published 07/22/22
It's time to take your saltwater fish quarantine skills to Phase 2! Continuing on from last week's Phase 1, where Ryan and Elliot introduced the 80/20 QT to treat for ich and marine velvet, Phase 2 involves one extra step to cover your new fish from brooklynella as well as uronema. Full Playlist on YouTube: https://brs.li/FishHealthPlaylist Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 07/15/22
Take a dive into the MICROSCOPIC! Today, we're kicking off Ryan's BRStv Investigates series on the Biome cycle, a new way of looking at the micro fauna that live in our aquariums! Is micro biome diversity more important than balance? Why does eliminating one pest immediately lead to another? Ryan is answering all these questions and more, and we will never look at our reef tanks the same way again! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pqTuQDzjlv4 Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook,...
Published 07/08/22
Let's talk ich and marine velvet management! In today's episode, Ryan and Elliot are talking about the best way to quarantine saltwater fish for ich and velvet, by eliminating 80% of the disease using 20% of the effort. Full Playlist on YouTube: https://brs.li/FishHealthPlaylist Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 07/01/22
Take your saltwater fish disease management to the next level! Today, Ryan and Elliot are continuing their series on saltwater fish health and quarantine and diving deep into the concept of disease management in our saltwater aquariums. This one is for all of us that don't or can't practice parasite eradication in our reef tanks. Full Playlist on YouTube: https://brs.li/FishHealthPlaylist Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk...
Published 06/24/22
We ALL would love to see disease and parasites for our saltwater fish eliminated from our tanks. The issue, however, is if this is a goal that can realistically be achieved! In today's episode, Ryan and Elliot are discussing how attainable the eradication of fish parasites and disease in our saltwater aquariums actually is, and if the everyday saltwater tank hobbyist can achieve it. Full Playlist on YouTube: https://brs.li/FishHealthPlaylist Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook,...
Published 06/17/22
It's time to challenge QT misconceptions that are just WRONG! Today, join Ryan and Elliot as they continue their ongoing series about saltwater fish disease, parasites, and quarantine. They're covering everything from if this SEEMINGLY daunting task is REALLY that difficult to if you can really treat these infectious fish diseases in your display saltwater aquarium. Full Playlist on YouTube: https://brs.li/FishHealthPlaylist Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and...
Published 06/10/22
Ryan & Elliot are BACK! In today's episode of their ongoing series covering saltwater fish health and quarantine, they're going over 18 essential topics that EVERYONE in the saltwater aquarium hobby should know about saltwater fish health and disease. Full Playlist on YouTube: https://brs.li/FishHealthPlaylist Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 06/03/22
A healthy saltwater fish means SUCCESS! But, how do we as saltwater aquarium hobbyists actually get there? Today, Elliot Lim from Marine Collectors is joining Ryan to discuss just that, in a new series that will change the way we talk about saltwater fish disease, parasites, and how they can be managed.Full Playlist on YouTube: https://brs.li/FishHealthPlaylistBulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 05/25/22
It's hard to believe it's been three years already! Today, Ryan and Randy have a candid conversation with Victor and Josh from World Wide Corals about the ups and downs of the BRS/WWC hybrid XXL750 SPS reef tank. Is there anything we would have done differently if we were setting this tank up today? Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 03/15/22
Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 25: Going Beyond Filter Socks: The Theiling Rollermat. Filter socks are pretty much dead to Ryan & Randy. The future lies in filter rollers and how easy and effective they can be. Follow the entire 11 Days of Reefing Playlist below! ➡ https://brs.li/11_Days_of_Reefing Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 03/08/22
Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 24: Carbon, GFO & Filter Media for a Clean, Stable Reef Tank. Talking carbon, GFO, carbon dosing, ozone, and HLLE. Follow the entire 11 Days of Reefing Playlist below! ➡ https://brs.li/11_Days_of_Reefing Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 03/01/22
Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 23: Clean-up Crew, How Many Do I Need? It's time to rethink the reef tank clean up crew. Tangs, Blennies, Wrasses, snails, crabs, copepods, bacteria...they all help clean the tank and we need each of them. Follow the entire 11 Days of Reefing Playlist below! ➡ https://brs.li/11_Days_of_Reefing Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 02/25/22
Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 22: Reef Tank Lighting: What’s on Our Tanks? The T5 LED Hybrid! Hybrid reef tank lighting doesn't necessarily mean T5s and LEDs. You can achieve the same with LED strips, multiple LED pucks, or LED pucks and strips. Follow the entire 11 Days of Reefing Playlist below! ➡ https://brs.li/11_Days_of_Reefing Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 02/22/22
Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 21: LED Reef Lighting: Tuning PAR, Spread, and Spectrum. Why are we making LED aquarium lighting so hard? Instead of designing a light that replicates the sky, sun, shimmer lines...we're making them for ourselves. Follow the entire 11 Days of Reefing Playlist below! ➡ https://brs.li/11_Days_of_Reefing Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 02/18/22
Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 20: Metal Halide Lighting and the Reef Tank: A Recipe for Success. A metal halide light will forever live in our hearts as one of the pioneers for creating stunning reef tanks for decades. The sad part is...they are dead. Follow the entire 11 Days of Reefing Playlist below! ➡ https://brs.li/11_Days_of_Reefing Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 02/15/22
We've all been following the proposed changes to the Lacey Act. Today Ryan & Randy discuss the potential ramifications of these potential changes and how the reefing hobby, from the bottom up, can help keep our saltwater aquarium passions alive and thriving. Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 02/11/22
Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 19: Compelling Data for Using T5 Lighting on Your Reef Tank. Yes, T5 lighting over our saltwater tanks works. It brought us to where we are today in the hobby, but unfortunately the writing is on the wall for T5 technology. 52 Weeks of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/52_Weeks_of_Reefing Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 02/08/22
Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 18: Aquarium Lighting: Replicating the Sun Over the World’s Reefs. The sky, sun and shimmer lines are what matters most...replicating that in our tanks as best we can is a sure path to success. 52 Weeks of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/52_Weeks_of_Reefing Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 02/04/22
Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 17: Protein Skimmers - Selecting and Tuning the Best! A saltwater maintenance tool that adjusts to where you are in your tank's journey is good, but what if it were able to increase coral growth through pH as well? Win WIN!52 Weeks of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/52_Weeks_of_Reefing Find Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 02/02/22
Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 16: ATO: Reducing Daily Maintenance, Safely! Auto Top Offs eliminate one of the biggest saltwater tank maintenance tasks. This is one area of reefing where on of the most expensive ATOs is the most popular.52 Weeks of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/52_Weeks_of_Reefing Find Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 01/25/22
Following the 52 Weeks of Reefing - Episode 15: Adding Saltwater Fish Intelligently and Safely. Did you know that leaving your fish in the bag after it's opened could mean DEATH? Or that "dump and pray" is actually okay, as long as parameters match?52 Weeks of Reefing Playlist: https://brs.li/52_Weeks_of_Reefing Find Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram➡ BRS on TikTok
Published 01/21/22