Author Archives: gparr

Reef Threads Podcast #132

Posted on May 19, 2013 by gparr

Tweet It’s Reef Threads podcast time once again. This time around we talk about Chicago Field Museum research, snake-oil products, leafy sea dragons, pico tanks, LEDs, and reefkeeping’s pinnacle. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. … Continue reading →

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Reef Threads Podcast #131

Posted on May 12, 2013 by gparr

Tweet Yes, we’re podcasting on Mother’s Day at no extra charge to the reef hobbyist. This week we talk about our aquarium plans, homeowner’s insurance, fish-cost perspective, and maricultured/wild vs. tank-raised coral. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our … Continue reading →

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Reef Threads Podcast #130

Posted on May 5, 2013 by gparr

Tweet We return once again, this week to discuss our conversation with Brad Syphus, Boomer Dirt, the future of LEDs, protecting tanks during home remodeling, working at public aquariums, and rock cleaning. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our … Continue reading →

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Reef Threads Podcast #129

Posted on April 28, 2013 by gparr

Tweet This week we introduce a new podcast series. We’re calling these shows our “Regular Guy” podcasts. We have had several guests in the past, but they are all known people in the hobby, i.e., people who write articles, speak … Continue reading →

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Reef Threads Podcast #128

Posted on April 21, 2013 by gparr

Tweet Seven days have passed and we’re back with another podcast. This week we talk about Dory and feedback we received from Ret Talbot, Kris Moore’s tank, the Bay Area Reefer meeting, Christine’s next talk, MASNA scholarships, eating lion fish, … Continue reading →

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Reef Threads Podcast #127

Posted on April 13, 2013 by gparr

Tweet It’s reef podcast time once again. Subjects this week include the new Pixar Nemo film, aquascaping alternative, large colonies, education, and filter socks. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter … Continue reading →

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Reef Threads Podcast #126

Posted on April 7, 2013 by gparr

Tweet This week we talk about removing the U.S. minesweeper from the Tubbataha reef, stinky tanks, psychedelic reef drugs, maintenance companies, difficult water changes, and extracting fish from overflows. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. … Continue reading →

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Reef Threads Podcast #125

Posted on March 31, 2013 by gparr

Tweet This week we talk more about carbon and discuss Lady Gaga’s therapy, the upcoming MBI workshop, shopping, live and dead rock, and feeding corals. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on … Continue reading →

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Reef Threads Podcast #124

Posted on March 24, 2013 by gparr

Tweet Boomer (William Wing) joins us this week to talk about substrate material and the impact it has or doesn’t have on your aquarium and the pros and cons of the various types of activated carbon. This week’s discussion is … Continue reading →

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Reef Threads Podcast #123

Posted on March 17, 2013 by gparr

Tweet In this week’s Reef Threads show we discuss where we’re speaking next, one piece of advice for beginners, buying and transferring fish, light safety, tank design. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow … Continue reading →

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