Episodes
This short session was recorded at Reefstock Denver 2024. Steve and ICP-Analysis have been a great sponsor of the podcast for many years now! More here: http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/18/24
In this session we invite mangrove enthusiast, Tyler Wells! If you've ever wanted to explore life above the aquarium, what better way than growing mangroves! ICP-ANALYSIS - http://icp-analysis.com Find Tyler here: https://www.instagram.com/inland_reef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/12/24
Published 04/12/24
In this session, the ladies discuss all things clean up crew! ICP-Analysis: http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/03/24
In this session, we got some very special people together at the Reef Builders Studio while prepping for Reefstock Denver 2024. Guests on this session: Windsor Adams, Luc Adams, Cris Capp, Raj Shingadia, Than Thein, Chris Carney, Rob Mougey, Chris Meckley & Evie Hale ICP-ANALYSIS: http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/27/24
In this session, Allan Vo talks about his 'probiotic concoction' at length. We explore the ins and outs of how it's made, if it's safe and some ways to improve it in the future. This was a fun episode! ICP-ANALYSIS - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/18/24
In this session, Salem Clemens (Reef Builders), Taras Pleskun (Top Shelf Aquatics), Dr. Eli Meyer (Aquabiomics), Dr. Andrew Bouwma (Biologist & Science Educator) & Kenneth Wingerter (Hydrospace) discuss why the bacterial microbiome in your reef tank is so important. If you'd like to participate in community experiments, please contact Salem(at)ReefBuilders(dot)com ICP-ANALYSIS - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/11/24
In this session, we kick off Reefstock Denver at the studio! This was recorded on February 28th, just a couple days before the big event. Evie, Sara and Chelsie chat about meat tenderizer, the importance of maintenance routine, failure points and so much more! ICP-ANALYSIS - http://www.icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/04/24
In this episode, Evie, Jen and Chelsie talk about bobbit worm bites, palytoxin exposure, maintenance stories, the "Phoenix Effect" with plate corals and more!  ICP Analysis - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/15/24
In this episode, we chat with Walt Smith about the Fiji coral ban being lifted and export resuming. We talk about the famous Fijian yellow coral, acropora, the ADE Project and more! ICP-Analysis - http://icp-analysis.com A.D.E. Project - https://adeproject.org/ Blue Ocean Designs - https://blueoceandesignsbywalt.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/07/24
In this episode we talk with Jon Swanson, Science Teacher at E.O. Smith High School and founder of the Frag Farmer's Market. Jon has been an aquarist for 40+ years, salt water for 35 years, reefs for almost 30. He has a bachelors in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and a Masters in Plant Science/Molecular Biology, both from UCONN. Jon has been a teacher for 25 years and running the E.O. Smith Coral Project for 19 years. ICP Analysis: http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 02/03/24
In this episode, Evie catches up with Jack, Sara Stevens and Rob Mougey! ICP-Analysis - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/29/24
In this episode we talk with Salem about Remy's current ich problem, Aquabiomics test results and the apparent "beef" between him and Raj. ICP ANALYSIS: http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/19/24
In this episode, Evie, Sara, Jen and Chelsie talk about Caribbean corals, conservation, maintenance and more!  ICP ANALYSIS: http://icp-analysis.com Evie: https://www.instagram.com/threadfin/ Sara: https://butterflies.org/invertebrate-experts/sara-stevens/ Jen: https://newwaveaquaria.com/ Chelsie: https://www.instagram.com/aquaticaptitude/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/19/24
In this episode, we talk with Austin Lefevre of Tenji Aquarium Design + Build! We chat about maintenance workflow, rare fish, the reefing hobby & lots more! ICP ANALYSIS: http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/26/23
In this episode we talk to Richard Ross about all things coral spawning. We talked to him just hours before his acropora spawned in the lab. You'll learn some of the basics of coral spawning in this episode. ICP ANALYSIS - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/18/23
In this episode we talk with Jason Brown ( @UnorthodoxReef ) about his beautiful 400g system! We also talk abut his large angelfish collection & how to set up a simple QT tank. ICP ANALYSIS: http//icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/07/23
In this episode we talk with David Lemus, engineer, lifelong reefing hobbyist and former  @TopShelfAquatics  farmer! We talk about giving maricultured corals a chance, a red speckled macroalgae, not giving up on ailing corals and so much more!  Purchase an ICP Test: http://www.icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/30/23
In this episode we talk to Jim Graham AKA  @telegraham  all the socials about his reef keeping journey, alternative gear & emergency power plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/28/23
In this episode, we chat about the current state of the hobby, fashion corals, the Jake Adams memorial dive trip and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/19/23
In this episode we get to know Evie, Jen, Sara and Chelsie! They cover a wide range of topics all surrounding their love for coral! Evie - https://www.instagram.com/threadfin/ Jen - https://www.instagram.com/newwaveaquariamn/ Sara - https://www.instagram.com/butterflypavilion/ Chelsie - https://www.instagram.com/aquaticaptitude/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/14/23
In this episode we talk to Salem Clemens about bacteria's important role in the reef aquarium and more!  ICP-Analysis: https://www.icp-analysis.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/16/23
In this episode we chat with Mike Senske from ADG about integrating a saltwater aquarium into interior design.  ICP-Analysis - https://www.icp-analysis.com/products/single-icp-mass-spec-test-with-dosing-calculator-rodi-water-test?pr_prod_strat=use_description&pr_rec_id=3584a2b8c&pr_rec_pid=6781869686978&pr_ref_pid=6780440117442&pr_seq=uniform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/09/23
In this episode we chat about how things in our tanks have been going - Raj's tank lives! We also chat about our coral nemesis, maintenance routines and Mark has an announcement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/25/23
In this episode we invite Kevin Burda from Top Shelf Aquatics to give us his take on overthinking the reef tank. From pests, to equipment and acropora color to stocking your tank with fish! Find Kevin here: http://www.youtube.com/topshelfaquatics Or: http://topshelfaquatics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/16/23