Reef Threads Podcast #121

Posted on March 3, 2013 by gparr

This is Jorgen Svard's 158-gal. (600 L) aquarium with 40 Chrysiptera hemicyanea. It's also Jorgen's photo. Thanks to Leon and Jorgen for helping us with this question. Leon and Jorgen are at Universeum, Gothenburg, Sweden.

This is Jorgen Svard’s 158-gal. (600 L) aquarium with 40 Chrysiptera hemicyanea. It’s also Jorgen’s photo. Thanks to Leon and Jorgen for helping us with this question. Leon and Jorgen are at Universeum, Gothenburg, Sweden.

In this week’s Reef Threads show we talk about loading a tank with damsels, planning par, lagoon tanks, cooling fans, catching nuisance animals, and Larry Jackson. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Christine and Gary

Packing damsels

Predicting Par

Cooling with fans

Catching nuisance animals


 

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Reef Threads Podcast #120

Posted on February 24, 2013 by gparr

Blennies and gobies make excellent fish for nano aquariums.

Blennies and gobies make excellent fish for nano aquariums.

It’s podcast time again. Our subjects this week include the largest living fish, Hawaiian legislation, Randy Donowitz and the Pratt Reef, aquariums in restaurants, copper treatments, and choosing fish for a nano aquarium. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine

Hawaiian collection survives

Copper dosing

Fish for nano reefs


 

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Reef Threads Podcast #119

Posted on February 17, 2013 by gparr

Some multi-colored favia polyps.

Some multi-colored favia polyps.

We return this week to talk more about feeding strategies and aquarium aquascaping as a follow-up to our discussion last week with Richard Ross and Matt Wandell of the Steinhart Aquarium. We also talk about detecting stray electricity, not light-shocking fish, feeding too much, and not making a mess when working on tanks. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine

Fish info

Don’t get zapped

Overfeeding?

Tidy maintenance


 

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Reef Threads Podcast #118

Posted on February 10, 2013 by gparr

Richard Ross (l) and Matt Wandell of the Steinhart Aquarium, San Francisco.

Richard Ross (l) and Matt Wandell of the Steinhart Aquarium, San Francisco.

It’s guest week at Reef Threads. In this podcast we welcome back Richard Ross and Matt Wandell from the Steinhart Aquarium. Our plan was to talk about their diving experiences and we did do that toward the end of the podcast. But the majority of the time was spent with a very interesting discussion about creating aquarium environments and developing feeding strategies that benefit the animals we keep and bring out their more natural behaviors and best coloration. The information Rich and Matt provided in this discussion can prove very beneficial in all of our aquariums. Note that Skype was not our friend this week and there are sections of the podcast in which the listening is a little rocky. Regardless, we hope you enjoy the podcast and are more than confident you and your animals will benefit from the discussion. Thanks again to Rich and Matt for being so willing to share their extensive experience and knowledge. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine

Steinhart Aquarium
If you find yourself in San Francisco, make every effort to visit the Steinhart Aquarium. It will be an absolute treat for everyone in your family.


 

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Reef Threads Podcast #117

Posted on February 3, 2013 by gparr

A bit of an abstract top-down view of the main reef at the Long Island aquarium.

A bit of an abstract top-down view of the main reef at the Long Island aquarium.

Seven days have passed and it’s time for a new podcast. This week we talk about the Coral Restoration Foundation, RO/DI filter maintenance, getting dependable advice, and buying RO/DI and saltwater or making your own. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine

Coral reef restoration

RO/DI filtration

What does it cost?


 

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Reef Threads Podcast #116

Posted on January 27, 2013 by gparr

MACNA 2013, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, 2013, www.macna2013.com

MACNA 2013, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, 2013, www.macna2013.com

We return for the 116th time to discuss the MACNA keynote speaker, palytoxin and reef-aquarium safety, skimmer versus water changes, GFIs and other electrical issues, and daily maintenance. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine

Richard Pyle at MACNA

Palytoxin safety

Daily maintenance


 

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Reef Threads Podcast #115

Posted on January 20, 2013 by gparr

An ineffective blast from the past.

An ineffective blast from the past.

We’re back again, this week Gary visits a reef store. We also discuss animals we’d like to keep, cleaning behind tanks, cord labeling, open or closed top, and photography settings. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine

10 to keep

Camera settings


 

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Reef Threads Podcast #114

Posted on January 13, 2013 by gparr


We’re back again, this week talking about replacing heaters, vendor e-newsletters, recording equipment purchases and system parameters, muck biotopes, RO/DI filters, tank locations, office tanks, glass or acrylic, and “Retro Corals.” Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine

Star polyps, our signature Retro Coral, can be a fine addition to a reef aquarium.

Star polyps, our signature Retro Coral, can be a fine addition to a reef aquarium.

Muck biotope

RO/DI filter flush

Retro corals


 

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Reef Threads Podcast #113

Posted on January 6, 2013 by gparr

Research tells us that corals grow better if fed during the day.

Research tells us that corals grow better if fed during the day.

We return from our holiday hiatus to talk about tank setup, reactors, coral feeding, visitor questions, tank leveling, and upsizing/downsizing. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine

When to feed corals

Upsize, downsize


 

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Reef Threads Podcast #112

Posted on December 23, 2012 by gparr

Canyon rivers in clam mantles. Read about it at reefs.com

Canyon rivers in clam mantles. Read about it at reefs.com

This week we welcome back Ret Talbot to talk about recent NOAA and PIJAC activity, storing and dealing with excess equipment, factors that drive hobby enthusiasm, LFS contributions, and using natural seawater. A big thanks to Ret for joining us this week. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads. This is our last podcast for 2012. Thanks to all for listening. We’ll return on Sunday, Jan. 6—Gary and Christine

NOAA and PIJAC

Culturing Corals

Gary’s Reefs.com articles

Natural Seawater


 

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