Reef Therapy by Reef Builders

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode we talk with Sara Stevens (Director of Animal Collections at Butterfly Pavilion) who is on location in the Florida Keys as coral preservation and restoration efforts are underway.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we invited Keith Keith Berkelhamer - AKA - "Reefbum!" We talk about beginner & advanced SPS, live vs. dry rock, homemade fish food, cyano outbreaks and more! Find Reefbum here: https://www.reefbum.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we talk about aquascaping Remy's new Red Sea 625 G2+, Mark's new coral purchases and Raj's recent concussion. Reefstock Tickets: http://reefstock.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we focus mainly on corals with our good friend Chris Meckley of ACI Aquaculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we talk about the progress Remy is making on his new Red Sea build and dive deep on Sanjay's ICP article that recently went live on Reef Builders.com! ICP Article: https://reefbuilders.com/2023/07/12/the-reef-builders-big-icp-test-review-by-sanjay-joshi/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we talk about progress on Remy & Raj's tanks + comment on the Reef Builders article by Mike Paletta, "Is the Reefing Hobby Less Fun Than it Used to Be?" Article: https://reefbuilders.com/2023/07/11/is-the-hobby-less-fun-than-it-used-to-be/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we visit Than Thein at Tidal Gardens near Cleveland, OH. We talk about A LOT! Including beginner reef tank size, holy grail corals and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we chat about Mark's Father's Day present, Remy's new Red Sea 625 G2+, expensive saltwater Fish & our reef-keeping origin stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode our special guest, Sara Stevens from The Butterfly Pavilion talks about Florida Reef Tract recovery efforts, her fear of centipedes, rare invertebrate poaching and more! Butterfly Pavilion Website: https://butterflies.org/ Use the code "RT10" at http://ICP-Analysis.com for 10% off your next ICP test! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we chat about the progress Raj and Remy are making on their new tanks, Mark's backpacking trip, a Regal Angel update & Affordable but unique corals! Use code "RT10" for 10% your order at https://www.icp-analysis.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Chris Meckley from ACI Aquaculture joins the show. We chat about his love for algae scrubbers, the stress of moving large colonies from the Reef Builders Studio, some new corals at ACI Aquaculture and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark is out on vacation so we invited Richard Ross onto the Reef Therapy Podcast to talk coral spawning and much more! Coral Magazine Article: https://www.reef2rainforest.com/2021/01/23/coral-new-issue-spawning-nights-inside-look/ Jamie Craggs Article: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ece3.3538 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we break down Aquashella Dallas, answer some of your comments & chat about grafted corals. Justin Credabel article: https://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/nftt/index.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we cover a wide swath of reef topics, from electricity around the reef tank to the latest update in "whitelists" from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission AND MORE! Thanks to Jeff Turner from Reef Aquaria Design for fighting the good fight & joining us on the show! FWC Info: https://floridapolitics.com/archives/611545-commissioners-delay-consideration-of-new-fwc-invasive-species-rule/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Raj is back from South Africa, Remy's headed to the Reef Builder's Studio soon & Mark talks about the ebbs and flows of interest in the hobby. Chromoprotein article: https://blog.addgene.org/chromoproteins-colorful-proteins-for-molecular-biology-experiment Jake T-shirts: https://www.galleryaquatica.com.au/products/adams-unisex-t-shirt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Remy & Mark have a wide ranging conversation about monitoring PH, the relationship between caring for corals and caring for plants + how to maximize your frag swap experience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we get a quick status update a Remy, Mark & Raj's tanks - discuss the viral Pink Porcupine Crab blog from 2014 & discuss the topic of local fish stores! Pink Porcupine Crab Blog - https://reefbuilders.com/2023/04/18/reef-builders-pink-porcupine-crab-story-blows-up-on-twitter/ Check out Remy's latest LFS tour: https://youtu.be/LSkZm61rb3E Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we see how everyone’s tanks are doing, address some rumors that started on another podcast and talk about some antiquated filtration that might still have some value in the hobby.  Most notably, the Eco-Wheel I did a video on about a month ago.   Eco-Wheel Video - https://youtu.be/LC9lAlk1NWw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reef Builders has a new owner who is no stranger to the aquarium industry! Meet Raj and hear from Mark, who has returned in this episode of the Reef Therapy Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reef Therapy with guest David Saxby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy and Shane Danger Coleman from Sustainable Reefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy from Reef Builders & Paul Hughes from Advanced Aquarium Consultancy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan and Jeremy pay tribute to Jake GoFundMe for Jake's wife, Windsor https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-jake-adams?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake & Mark discuss ways to save money on your reef tank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reef Therapy with Than Thein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protein Skimmers, EVERYTHING you could want to know  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protein Skimmers, EVERYTHING you could want to know  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A reflection on moments in the hobby that are not our proudest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark reminisce about products and devices that are not very useful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catching up on our Tanks, ReefStock and Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jake and Mark discuss nuisance algae, and some tips for its management and control.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Jake discuss other Hobbies That Complement Reefing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Tough Choices For A Better Reef Tank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Jake discuss your most sought after questions in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Mark and Jake switch shift their focus toward some questions posed by listeners in response to several recent episodes of Reef Therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark dive into many of the many of the joys of the reef aquarium hobby, and more broadly the entire aquarium hobby in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sixth generation of the Radion light fixture was released this week from EcoTech Marine. Jake and Mark sit down and discuss the Radion Gen 6 in detail, as well as aspects of reef lighting overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark provide their take on some similarities and differences comparing our captive reef ecosystems to those found in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn about the wide range of practices reefers employ to allow our corals to reach their maximum color potential. Jake and Mark discuss this among other topics on this weeks Reef Therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jake and Mark discuss new additions to their reefing collections including everything from livestock at Aquatic Expo to some very unique protein skimmers. Followed by tips on keeping the aquarium hobby feeling fresh and avoiding feeling burnt out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary aquarist Steve Weast pays an in person visit to the ReefBuilders Studio, he and Jake sit down for a well rounded discussion about reef aquariums past and present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark take the stage at Aquatic Expo in Atlanta, GA for an in person session of everyones favorite reef aquarium podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Mark and Jake go in depth on an assortment of topics, and discuss recent events in the world of aquariums Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark are back with news from recent saltwater aquarium events including ReefStock and Aquashella. As well as general banter about life in the reefing hobby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark discuss creating reef tank systems that are overly complicated, plus later on the show Jake has a surprise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark laments about his all in one aquarium he purchased meanwhile later in the episode Mark and Jake discuss incoming regulation threats to the aquatics hobby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Besides the weekly tank updates; Jake and Mark discuss the state of reef shows and how it impacts the hobby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Jake discuss why doing tank maintenance are important in caring for your reef tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark discuss their recent adventures and how to coast with a reef tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark discuss their tanks and what transpired over the last year then later chat about the best new aquarium products that made Reef Builders 2021 list. This and more on this weeks episode of reef therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this recorded session originally on Youtube Jake and Tim chat about their trip to the Solomon Islands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keeping Reef Aquariums or Micro-reefs as they used to be called is growing in popularity. What though are we measuring for success for our aquariums? Jake and Mark ask exactly that on this weeks episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the size of our corals matter. Earlier Jake and Mark talk about their tanks and something very important about water exchange and water changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here at Reef Builders we firmly believe local fish stores are the backbone of the hobby. Jake and Mark discuss the impact that local fish stores (LFS) have in the industry and upon themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the reef aquarium hobby, we really need science to prove these things. What are they? You'll need to listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark admits he buys a few corals while later on the show they chat about Ecotech Marine selling to Bertram's new holding group. Change is a foot in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As hobbyists sometimes it's difficult not to mess with your tank. However, Jake and Mark discuss things that will make your reef-keeping experience harder. Plus a few bonus items in this longer-than-usual episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark discuss books, reef tanks and talk about what else, reef tanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is reefing much more affordable than you think? Well, Jake certainly thinks so, but Mark's take might be a little different after his trip from Hawaii. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What types of reef-keeping "methods" are you familiar with? Jake discusses and Mark heads off to Hawaii in a special edition episode with a long run time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark talk about a variety of subjects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you wondered that you're always learning in the reef aquarium hobby? Jake and Mark talk about exactly that and a few surprises in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions from listeners and free form discussion about reef tanks. Plus, Jake and Mark discuss what's been going on with their reef tanks and the reef builders studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark discuss the different types of reef tanks you can build. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark goes on vacation and comes back to livestock missing and Jake and Mark discuss the current state of "Live Sales" in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The episode everyone has been waiting for. Is the sky falling on the hobby? Is it the end of the world? Mark and Jake discuss the latest acquisition by Bulk Reef Supply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark sit down together at the studio. For the full experience be sure to check out the Reef Builders youtube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark talk about assorted reef talk and the people who inspire us. Plus Marine Depot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New LED Lighting on the market, live sales, and more. It's your weekly session of Reef Therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is wrong with almost all reef tanks? You'll be shocked to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are some of the best reef tank hacks tips and tricks? Jake and Mark discuss a few of their favorites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We visit the latest reef show, talk about the new SKY led light from Neptune Systems and chat about light spread. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Mark sit down and chat about what is happening with their reef tanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes you love the reef hobby? We discuss our current love for the reef aquarium hobby at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss Food, feeding, and nutrition in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices