Synopsis
Reef News Network is a weekly podcast dedicated to the saltwater enthusiast and Reefkeeping hobbyist. Every week your hosts Peter and Jeremy will bring to you industry news, tips, listener calls, featured topics and special guests. This show is fun and upbeat while being educational and informative, so remember keep your eyes on your tank and your ears in the reef!
Episodes
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RNN041 - 12 Days of Reefmas (2018)
19/12/2018 Duration: 01h04minCoral larva listening for a healthy reef? Richard from the Afishionado channel is Back at it again this time with quality content from ACI aquaculture and the 12 Days of Reefmas. Jeremy and Peter quickly catchup on their systems this week and breakdown the plan for the next few episodes. All this and more on Episode 41 of the Reef News Network! Upcoming Events: Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19 AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19 Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19 Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19 Mentions: Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/ WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/ AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/ Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/ Kessil - http://kessil.com/ OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/ ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com C
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RNN040 - 12 Days of Fishmas (2018)
12/12/2018 Duration: 01h04minMore coral spawning, a roast over the squid emoji and the 12 days of Fishmas. The Acan Lord spawning at Ultimate Corals is big news for all hobbyists, and Monterey Bay Aquarium gets a little troll like on Apple's Squid emoji. Jeremy says let there be light over his system and had a busy Saturday making it to a few local event's at Ocean State Aquatics and the CTARS holiday party. Peter had an adventure all his own that was a bother but ended up having a silver lining. All this and more on Episode 40 of the Reef News Network! Host Chat: Upcoming Events: Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19 AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19 Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19 Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19 Mentions: Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/ WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/ AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/
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RNN039 - Used and Hopefully not abused: Part Duex (2018)
05/12/2018 Duration: 01h19minIVF for the GBR, The Best salts of 2018 and Used and Hopefully NOT Abused Part Duex. An amazing large-scale coral spawn collection project is taking place on the Great Barrier Reef. A quick look at a blog post about the best-selling salt mixes of 2018 from the SaltWaterAquarium Blog. The tip ties right into the report on salt mixes and provides some helpful tips for making your saltwater. Jeremy and Peter catch you up on their systems. Jeremy has made some forward progress on the lighting front and received his internal overflows. He also gets Peter to agree to lend a hand drilling the custom overflow boxes and countersinking the magnets he will be using to secure the trim to his steel stand. Peter went big and ordered an awesome lid for the Waterbox! All this and more on Episode 39 of the Reef News Network! Host Chat: Upcoming Events: Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19 AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19 Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19 Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19 Mentions: SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL B
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038 - Used and Hopefully not Abused (2018)
28/11/2018 Duration: 01h15minSunscreen Warning, a Bad time for Sea Turtles and Used NOT Abused Part 1. A great video to share about the need for Sunscreen alternatives from BBC Earth. The Audobon Society of Massachusetts tells a sad story of cold stunned Sea Turtles. Jeremy and Peter give you a quick breakdown of what's going on in their systems. There is still a tiny little bit of time to vote for the Shrimp Bowl contest (ENDS TONIGHT at Midnight) and this is a real deal contest with a great amount of voting, get your friends and family involved!! Used NOT Abused PT 1 all this and more on Episode 38 of the Reef News Network! Host Chat: Upcoming Events: Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19 AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19 Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19 Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19 Mentions: SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest GET ON Reef2Reef and VOTE it's YOUR CIVIC DUTY!!!! http://bit.ly/ShrimpVOTE Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/ WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.co
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RNN037 - Designer Genes (2018)
21/11/2018 Duration: 01h09minBig Ol' Filter socks?, Salt vs. Fresh and Designer Genes. An Australian town installs big nets on drainage pipes with great success and plans to expand this measure. We go over a blog post about the cost comparison in the short term and long term of Freshwater vs. Saltwater tanks. Jeremy and Peter are making progress on their systems. There is still time to vote for the Shrimp Bowl contest and this is a real deal contest with a great amount of voting, get your friends and family involved!! Designer Genes: A clown fish episode all this and more on Episode 37 of the Reef News Network! Host Chat: Upcoming Events: Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19 AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19 Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19 Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19 Mentions: SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest GET ON Reef2Reef and VOTE it's YOUR CIVIC DUTY!!!! http://bit.ly/ShrimpVOTE Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/ WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/ AquaMaxx Ma
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RNN036 - The Farnsworth Method! (2018)
14/11/2018 Duration: 01h14minStrategic Plan for Coral Reef Eco-Systems, Shimp bowl contest update and the Farnsworth Method all this and more on Episode 36 of the Reef News Network! Jeremy and Peter catch you up on their systems progress. A mini review on the Aquatic Life Hybrid T5HO / LED fixture. The news this week is all positive, NOAA updates its strategic plan for coral ecosystems, The RNN mobile studio is born, the event schedule is filling up for 2019 and it's time to fulfil your civic duty as a Reefer...vote for the shrimp bowl build contest!!! Jeremy's tip of the week is to put a lid on it! All this and more on episode 36 of the Reef News Network. Host Chat: Upcoming Events: Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19 AquaShella Dallas 3/30 - 3/31/19 Reef-A-Palooza Orlando - 4/6 - 4/7/19 Keep On Reefing Expo - 5/4/19 Mentions: SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest CHECK OUT PETER'S FACEBOOK LIVE VIDEO FOR UPDATES ON THE SHRIMP CONTEST Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/ WaterBox Aquariums - http
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RNN035 - Back to Basics! (2018)
07/11/2018 Duration: 01h11minLose your socks, breaking the law and Back to basics with Mr. Afishionado himself, an exclusive interview with Richard Back! All this and more on Episode 35 of the Reef News Network! In this episode we get updated on Jeremy and Peter's progress with their systems. Jeremy has finished the stand put it in place and has the tank up on it, huge progress this week. Peter has finished setting up the video studio and picked up some more red hot frags for his Waterbox system. We bring your attention to an upsetting story out of Miami about a Marine Engineering company that ignored proper protocols for protecting endangered coral species and Peter's tip of the week is to lose your socks...filter socks that is! All this and more on episode 35 of the Reef News Network. Host Chat: Upcoming Events: Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19 Mentions: SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest Winners of the second round of giveaways: ReefWeeds Mean Green RFA print - livewire (R2R handle) Reefwee
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RNN034 - Don't react, setup a reactor! (2018)
31/10/2018 Duration: 01h13minMACNA Speaker videos drop, a listener call and don't react, set up a reactor! This week we catch up with Jeremy and a now healthy Peter and get the lowdown on what they have going on. Jeremy is still working on his stand but making real progress and should be finished with it before the next set of show notes. Peter is setting up a video production studio to add even more awesome content from RNN, eagerly awaiting another WWC delivery and updates us on the Waterbox. We help you to avoid any continued feelings of FOMO for MACNA 2018 and have an interesting listener call and Don't react, set up a reactor! All this and more on episode 34 of the Reef News Network. Host Chat: Upcoming Events: Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19 Mentions: SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest Winners of the second round of giveaways: ReefWeeds Mean Green RFA print - livewire (R2R handle) Reefweeds Aquashella LE print collinslice (R2R handle) BRS, R2R & WWC Dream Tank Giveaway - https://ww
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RNN033 - The Full Monti (2018)
24/10/2018 Duration: 57minThis week we shake things up a bit and not only have a listener call in, we also call a listener & get down to business with The Full Monti. Jeremy has finally started to make some progress on his tank build and is hoping to build some momentum, Peter fills us in on his trip to Chi-Town and tries not to hack up a lung while recording sick (all for the good of the podcast). All this and more on episode 33 of the Reef News Network. Host Chat: Upcoming Events: Frag Farmer's Market - 3/2/19 Mentions: SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest BRS, R2R & WWC Dream Tank Giveaway - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/dream-tank Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/ WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/ AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/ Aqua Illumination - http://www
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RNN032 - On the Road Again (2018)
17/10/2018 Duration: 01h10min20K Dream tank giveaway, Indo export ban lifted, a listener call about Algae and On the Road Again. This week Jeremy and Peter chat about some cool updates and plans for their systems, fill us in on an epic giveaway, speak with reservation about the Indo ban being lifted, and give us a quick breakdown on how they hope this episode will work. All this and more on Episode 32 of the Reef News Network. Host Chat: Upcoming Events: Aquarium Extravaganza - http://www.aquariumextravaganza.com/ Aquatic Experience - http://bit.ly/AqExp18 Mentions: SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest BRS, R2R & WWC Dream Tank Giveaway - https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/dream-tank Red Sea - https://www.redseafish.com/ WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/ AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine
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RNN031 - 99 Problems (2018)
10/10/2018 Duration: 01h08minTwo New and Spectacular Anthias, HUGE news from Richard Afishionado Back and 99 Problems: Nuisance Algae, get out of our heads and out of our tanks, RNN's top 6 offenders in the category and how to handle them. This week Jeremy and Peter talk about a few of the gems they picked up at CTARS Fragtoberfest, and a few updates on their systems and Peter is about to be on the road again for the Aquarium Extravaganza. Our tip of the week covers a nice little tip on using rubble to replace a frag plug. All this and more on Episode 31 of the Reef News Network. Host Chat: Upcoming Events: Aquarium Extravaganza - http://www.aquariumextravaganza.com/ Aquatic Experience - http://bit.ly/AqExp18 Mentions: SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest WaterBox Aquariums - https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/ AquaMaxx Magnus - http://bit.ly/AqMagnus World Wide Corals - http://bit.ly/WWCcoralclub Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory Eco
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RNN030 - CopeGod!!! (2018)
03/10/2018 Duration: 01h20minA promising study for potential rehabbing of our coral reefs, a listener call and Peter gets us the inside scoop from the Pod God himself, Mr. Chad Clayton of Reef Nutrition. In this episode we catch up with Peter’s new system and his favorite subscription box, Jeremy is ready to take on his beast of a stand and gives a brief update about his rescued Discus. Our news article brings some positive news on rehabilitating the reefs. Our caller asks what makes a standout store in our opinion. All this and more on episode 30 of the Reef News Network.
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RNN029 - Movin on Up! (2018)
26/09/2018 Duration: 01h09minAn improbable reef in Colombia, Images of a rare very deep-water species and Movers and Shakers, Moving on Up or to the east side, without bringing your tank certain demise. In this episode we catch up with Peters major upgrade, Jeremy is still talking freshwater but brings a bit of salt into the mix. Colombia's Veradero reef is an improbable reef that is at risk even with its adaptability. This reef could prove to be a major key to scientific discovery. Footage of a rare species from the Atacama trench proves fascinating and slightly disturbing. We keep it old school for our tip of the week. All this and more on Episode 29 of the Reef News Network!
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RNN028 - Srub-a-dub dub and glug glug glug (2018)
19/09/2018 Duration: 01h15minA breath of fresh air for those emergency situations, positive signs for the great barrier reef and Scrub a dub dub and a glug glug glug ATS, reactors and vodka dosing. In this episode we catch up with your hosts, Peter has a major reveal about his NEW upgrade and Jeremy is making progress on his planted tank school build. In the news we cover some positive info on the GBR and Cobalt Aquatics brings a no brainer to own reef saving product to market. We go to the phones for our tip of the week and answer a great listener question from Todd about air travel with coral. All this and more on Episode 28 of the Reef News Network! Host Chat: Mentions: SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/ Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/ Kessil - http://kessil.com/ OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/ ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.c
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RNN027 Mushrooms got my mind, no were not trippin' (2018)
12/09/2018 Duration: 01h16minPickling your reef, a podcast about straws and Mushrooms got my mind. This week we catch up with our hosts and talk about some setbacks for Peter and about a planted tank build Jeremy is doing. In the news we discuss a podcast that has an entire episode on the straw and talk a bit about Kessil's new light. Our tip of the week is full of homegrown goodness covering an alternative source for your Kalkwasser. For the main event we get into Mushrooms and you are gonna trip over all this great info (just like Jeremy and Peter trip all over the scientific pronunciations). All this and more on Episode 27 of the Reef News Network! Host Chat Mentions: SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/ Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/ Kessil - http://kessil.com/ OSA Aquatics - https://osacorals.com/ ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com
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RNN026 - LEDs Please! (2018)
05/09/2018 Duration: 59minSeeing Star(fish), a whole new reef and LEDs Please with Logan Vanghele of ReefBreeders. This week we chat about Jeremy, Peter and Logan's systems. We hear a bit about some awesome starfish an amazing newly found Atlantic ocean reef off the coast of South Carolina and Peter talks cleaning LEDs with Logan for our tip of the week. For our main topic we find out a bit about Logan and ReefBreeders and tap into his brilliant brain to get a broad understanding of LEDs and your tank. All this and more on Episode 26 of the Reef News Network! Host Chat Mentions: SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest MACNA Las Vegas - http://macnaconference.org/2018 If you are a fan and want to get us some audio or an interview you can use the Voice Record App for iOS or Titanium Recorder for Android. Reef Breeders LEDs http://www.ReefBreeders.com Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory EcoTech Marine - https://ecotechmarine.com/ Aqua Illumination - http://www.aquaillumination.com/ O
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RNN025 - Doctor, Doctor (2018)
29/08/2018 Duration: 01h16minA new aqua-cultured angelfish, live events catchup, and Hospital Tanks 101. This week we catch up a bit with your hosts and what Jeremy and Peter have going on in their systems. Talk about some aquaculture awesomeness and scholarly aptitude in the news. Get the play by play on the adventures Peter had at Aquashella and Aquarium Care Center BASH 2018 and dive into Hospital Tanks. All this and more on Episode 25 of the Reef News Network! Host Chat Mentions: SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest AquaShella Chicago - https://www.aquashella.com MACNA Las Vegas - http://macnaconference.org/2018 For $10 off Full Access Weekend Passes ($90 passes now $80), expires 8/31/18 last few days for this promo Code: MACNARNN10 If you are a fan and want to get us some audio or an interview you can use the Voice Record App for iOS or Titanium Recorder for Android. Credabel Coral Lab - http://bit.ly/CCLaboratory Fritz/Mardel - https://fritzaquatics.com/ CoralFish12G - http://bit.ly/Coral
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RNN024 - All About That Scape, No Trouble (2018)
22/08/2018 Duration: 01h18minFrance jumps on board the no single use plastics train, Super Mega Awesome Shrimp Bowl Build Contest & All about that scape, bout that scape no troubles! This week we get into scaping that tank, whether it is the substrate you are using, the rocks you stack or tips on things to think about when it comes to flow and scaping we got you covered! In addition, we talk news as usual and take some listener calls, all this and more on episode 24 of the Reef News Network! Host Chat Mentions: SUPER MEGA AWESOME SHRIMP BOWL BUILD CONTEST reefnewsnetwork.com/shrimpcontest AquaShella Chicago - https://www.aquashella.com MACNA Las Vegas - http://macnaconference.org/2018 For $10 off Full Access Weekend Passes ($90 passes now $80), expires 8/31/18 Code: MACNARNN10 AquaShella Radio http://mixlr.com/aquashella-radio ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com The News: Neptune System drops the ApexEL - https://bit.ly/2nWUlxi France becomes the first country to ban plastic plates and c
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RNNSP2 - Team Fritz RAP NY (2018)
15/08/2018 Duration: 01h03minThis week on the Reef News Network we have the long awaited and overdue Team Fritz interview from RAP NY.
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RNN023 - Get on Your Cycle and Ride (2018)
08/08/2018 Duration: 01h16minBan the straw, stolen sharks and get on your cycle and ride! This week special guest host Rachel Fogel joins us to talk all about tank cycles and common myths and misconceptions. In addition, we laugh a lot, screw up words, hear about stolen sharks and get updates on The Mega Awesome Shrimp Bowl Build Contest. All this and more on episode 23 of the Reef News Network! Host Chat Mentions: AquaShella Chicago - https://www.aquashella.com MACNA Las Vegas - http://macnaconference.org/2018 For $10 off Full Access Weekend Passes ($90 passes now $80), expires 8/31/18 Code: MACNARNN10 AquaShella Radio http://mixlr.com/aquashella-radio ReefWeeds - https://reefweeds.com PetShrimp.com - https://www.petshrimp.com The News: San Antonio Aquarium Gray Horn Shark Stolen & Recovered - https://bit.ly/2LYkI4a As Ban On Plastic Straws Spreads, Demand For Paper Alternatives Increases - https://n.pr/2OwdIcw Coral are in serious trouble. This lab could help save them - https://bit.ly/2HUygbP Tip of the Week: Save space in yo