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Adam speaks with Rudy Batara of Golden Basket Reef about his extensive experience in the coral and fish industry, including the processes of growing, importing, and exporting corals. They discuss the differences in wild collection versus mari-culture, regulations involved, including CITES requirements, various costs and some of the challenges of sourcing unique coral morphs and species.
Golden Basket Links:
https://goldenbasketreef.com/ (currently under construction)
https://www.instagram.com/goldenbasketreef
https://www.facebook.com/goldenbasket
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https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Adam meets with Elliot Azhdam from Golden State Corals to dive into his methods and technics, culturing an amazingly array of colorful and unique corals. They discuss the store's display tank, his use of high par LED lighting, some tricks for the photoperiod, along with his implementation of kalkwasser and calcium reactors. Check out Golden State Coral’s website at the link below and don’t miss out on the current 50% off WYSIWYG sale!
Golden State Corals Links:
https://goldenstatecorals.com/
https://facebook.com/goldenstatecorals/
https://instagram.com/goldenstatecorals/
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/golden-state-corals-gsc.1096/
Frag Garage Links:
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Adam sits down with Doug Dorrat to clear up some common misconceptions in the reef-keeping hobby. They cover topics from alkalinity, protein skimming, trace elements in salt mixes to the differences between ICP-MS and ICP-OES testing. Doug Dorrat is the owner and operator of Frag Farm UK. He contributes to product development, as well as offering his services as a certified ICP consultant for Fauna Marin (UK and USA).
Frag Farm Links:
https://www.fragfarm.co.uk/
https://facebook.com/fragfarmuk
https://www.instagram.com/fragfarmltd/
Frag Garage Links:
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https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
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https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Adam invites BTR's first ever guest, Leo Den Breejen AKA Leonard's Reef, to catch up on a year of reefkeeping secrets!
Leonardo’s Reef was founded in 2009 by Leonardo den Breejen, and gradually specialized in the propagation of corals from the Acropora genus. Leonardo, better known as “Leonardo’s Reef” online, has been a reefkeeper for over 20 years. In this period, he gained recognition with several projects such as “Formosa Forest” and “Apogon Reef”, has been featured on boards e.g. Reefcentral and Thereeftank, websites e.g. Reefbuilders, and magazines e.g. Reef Hobbyist Magazine. Currently, he is the head of the Leonardo’s Reef coral farm and is a University lecturer in Biology.
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A two part conversation, with Dr. Christoph Denk (Oceamo) and Salem Clemens (Reef Builders). We attempt to scratch the surface on a complex subject: dissolved oraganic carbon (DOC’s) and some of the ways in which these compounds may affect the health of our reef tanks. We break down some of the avaialbe testing methods, input and output soruces, ways to control and manage elevated levels, their relatioship with the microbiome and more. Please read Salem’s article on Reef Builders:
https://reefbuilders.com/2024/06/21/doc-is-the-most-important-parameter-for-a-healthy-reef-tank-heres-a-new-method-to-manage-it/
https://www.oceamo.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OceamoLab/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9OJOnOuTFJmUj1y9TrE10w?view_as=subscriber
https://www.instagram.com/oceamolab/
https://www.reefmoonshiners.com/
Where to order in the USA:
https://andremueller.e-junkie.com/product/1758008/Reef-Moonshiner26230393Bs-ICP-MS-Test
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https://fraggarage.ca/
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https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Adam sits down with Johnny Shenn from Thirsty’s Reef to discuss the incredible colors and growth he's able to achieve at his home-based aquaculture facility in Los Angeles, California. If you're in the USA and want to get your hands on some stunning corals, head over to www.thirstysreef.com and use the coupon code ‘BTR10’ at checkout. Don’t forget to send a screenshot proving that you subscribe to this channel (in any format) and that you follow @thirstysreef on Instagram. This exciting promotion is available throughout August!
Thirsty Links:
https://www.ebay.com/str/thirstysreef
https://www.instagram.com/thirstysreef/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/thirstysreef%E2%80%99s-acroporas.1001842/
https://www.facebook.com/p/Thirstysreef-100064051719352/
https://thirstysreef.com/
Frag Garage Links:
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https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw
https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Adam is joined by Daniel and Juno from Monsoon Aquatics, one of the largest exporters of Australian corals and fish. They discuss their sustainable methods for collecting and farming stunning corals from various regions of northern Australia and the Great Barrier Reef. Their conversation covers coral spawning research, advancements in optimizing flow and stability, fragging non-colonial corals, and their work in education, restoration efforts, and raising awareness. If you are a coral importer, you can set up an account by reaching out at: [email protected] . Be sure to watch this episode on YouTube, as it is loaded with photo and video content!
Monsoon Links:
https://monsoonaquatics.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/monsoonwysiwyg
https://www.instagram.com/monsoon_aquatics/
https://www.instagram.com/monsoon_coral_farm/
https://www.instagram.com/bundabergatmonsoonaquatics/
Frag Garage Links:
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https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw
https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Adam sits down with Chris Sebella for a casual conversation about the methods and techniques Chris uses to achieve his remarkable results in color, growth, and stability. As a long-time master of the reef hobby, Chris has produced many corals for Pieces Of The Ocean, a New York-based company. Check out the POTO website for some of the best corals in the game!
Chris and POTO Links:
https://www.instagram.com/sabellafellaaa/
https://www.piecesoftheocean.com/
https://reefnbid.com/
https://facebook.com/piecesoftheocean
https://instagram.com/piecesoftheocean
https://youtube.com/user/piecesoftheocean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJX8SulPsvg
Frag Garage Links:
https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheReefPodcast
https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw
https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Adam is joined by Dr. Samuel Nietzer and Dr. Mareen Möller: coral reproduction experts. Sam and Mareen met in 2008 during their undergraduate studies at the University of Würzburg. Their research collaboration began in 2010 with trips to Guam, USA, focusing on coral reproduction. They both earned their Masters, PhDs, and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Oldenburg under Prof. Dr. Peter Schupp, often traveling between Germany and Guam for Acropora mass spawnings. Since 2012, Sam has managed the research aquarium facilities at ICBM, and both continue their scientific work at the University. In December 2020, they achieved Germany's first planned Acropora spawning using a Spawning Lab LLC container, leading to multiple successful spawnings of over 10 Acropora species. Their research centers around understanding and improving upon the larval settlement stages. Sam works closely with Tropic Marin, who has supported and helped fund their research for the past few years. In 2024, they founded SciReef LLC, aiming to produce and sell 'Made in Germany' corals by the end of 2025, advancing both coral conservation and the aquarium market.
Beyond The Reef is brought to you by Fauna Marin!
https://faunamarin.de/
https://youtu.be/cdcxK2nn-hE?si=pCHzAKemgZMAJDHp
https://www.coralspawninglab.org/
More info on the work done by Sam, Mareen and SciReef:
https://www.scireef.com/
https://www.instagram.com/scireef/
https://uol.de/en/news/article/korallenforschende-erhalten-exist-gruendungsfoerderung-8861
https://uol.de/icbm/umweltbiochemie/aquarium/coral-spawning-in-germany
https://youtu.be/bcNvASqEhq4?si=KdHnbvc0hqOlcOmD
https://youtu.be/-NzquTyV_oo?si=30beTevZ7it4Lw1V
http://www.tropicmarin-usa.com
Frag Garage Links:
https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheReefPodcast
https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw
https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Adam sits down for an in-depth discussion with the coral-obsessed, Corey Treadwell, AKA Coralhead. Corey is the livestock manager at the reputable coral farm, White Corals, based in Germany. Among the many hats he wears, he is also working on new products for NYOS, developing a promising and gentle dip, which even shows promise as an in-tank treatment for AEFW's and most other pests.
Corey's Links:
https://www.instagram.com/coralhead_/
https://www.whitecorals.com/
https://www.instagram.com/whitecorals.de/
https://www.nyos.info/en/
https://www.instagram.com/nyos.aquatics
Frag Garage Links:
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https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw
https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Adam and Chris Meckley (ACI Aquaculture) create a ‘coral care guide’ for many of the common species we keep in our reef aquariums. Correct naming/classification, characteristics, lighting/par, flow/placement, special parameters, feeding/nutrients, fragging tips and ultimately, a difficulty level from 1-10. This is the first of a multi-part series, so stay tuned for more!
ACI Aquaculture Links:
https://aciaquaculture.com/
https://www.instagram.com/aciaquaculture/
https://www.facebook.com/aciaquaculture/
Other Links:
http://www.coralsoftheworld.org/
https://aquabrightsolutions.com/
Frag Garage Links:
Paypal: [email protected]
https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheReefPodcast
https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw
https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Adam is joined by Dr. Christoph Denk who runs Oceamo Labs, based out of Austria. Oceamo provides the most comprehensive ICP (MS) and laboratory testing for your tank water. Oceamo is the suggested testing method for Reef Moonshiners users. They go over Adam’s recent ICP, looking in depth at each element, the dangers if elevated or depleted, toxicity levels and biological significance. They also discuss the various element inputs and sinks associated with our reef aquariums (watch out for GFO!).
https://www.oceamo.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OceamoLab/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9OJOnOuTFJmUj1y9TrE10w?view_as=subscriber
https://www.instagram.com/oceamolab/
https://www.reefmoonshiners.com/
Frag Garage Links:
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https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw
https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Adam and Chris Meckley (ACI Aquaculture) create a ‘coral care guide’ for many of the common species we keep in our reef aquariums. Correct naming/classification, characteristics, lighting/par, flow/placement, special parameters, feeding/nutrients, fragging tips and ultimately, a difficulty level from 1-10. This is the first of a multi-part series, so stay tuned for more!
ACI Aquaculture Links:
https://aciaquaculture.com/
https://www.instagram.com/aciaquaculture/
https://www.facebook.com/aciaquaculture/
https://aquabrightsolutions.com/
Frag Garage Links:
Paypal: [email protected]
https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheReefPodcast
https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw
https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Adam invites back guest Allan Vo (CRT Reefs), to dig deeper into his new adaptation of the reef feeding method known as ‘the concoction’. They discuss Alan’s reasoning behind it and new adaptations he has applied to it, as well as deriving inspiration from a recent trip he made to Vietnam. They discuss tips for troubleshooting coral issues and developing your reefing intuition or ‘sixth sense’. From a young age, Allan was raised in a home with reef tanks around and has been learning and obsessing over corals and fish since he was a kid. Allan works hand and hand on tanks with his father, Hung Vo. Be sure to check out Alan’s ongoing thread on Reef2Reef, as well as his feeding concoction video to keep up with his progress and methodology.
CRT Reef Links:
https://www.instagram.com/crt_reefs/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/some-of-my-acro-collection.173621/
https://youtu.be/zlwpWqekkjw?si=YFv8o9M_q2THyHiq
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKuLskvBVl0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq-jGBQy8EU
https://youtu.be/LwpZc9S4rxI?si=2TMxY-fQXlrGX_rn
Products Discussed:
https://www.korallen-zucht.de
https://www.faunamarin.de/en/8143/
https://www.faunamarincorals.de/en/VIB-X-Marine/14282-VH
Frag Garage Links:
https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheReefPodcast
https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw
https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Kenny Lin, owner of New York based Pieces Of The Ocean, breaks down his philosophy and simple reefkeeping practices. His humble and open minded approach to the hobby keeps him striving for the best coral colour and growth. He is a passionate reef keeper and successful business owner with 15+ years experience. Check out the POTO website for some of the best corals in the game!
Parameters
Alkalinity: 7.0-7.8 dKHCalcium: 425-440 (rarely test)Phosphate: 0.05-0.12Nitrate: 0.10-0.30 (rarely test)Specific gravity: 1.025 - 1.026Temperature: 77-78 degrees FahrenheitPH: 8.1-8.4POTO Links:
https://www.piecesoftheocean.com/
https://reefnbid.com/
https://facebook.com/piecesoftheocean
https://instagram.com/piecesoftheocean
https://youtube.com/user/piecesoftheocean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJX8SulPsvg
Frag Garage Links:
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https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
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https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Jamie gives us a detailed breakdown of the work done at the Coral Spawning Lab and from his home, successfully and predictably rearing corals of many different species and genus. Jamie and Adam discuss the many trials and tribulations of his decades long research. We learn about settlement challenges, the reality of ‘spliced corals’, solutions for the future health of our coral reefs and much more! Jamie holds the position of Aquarium Curator and Living Collections Manager at the Horniman Museum and Gardens. He plays a lead role in the Coral Spawning Lab project. Before joining the Horniman, Jamie served as the Head Aquarist at the London Aquarium, where he deepened his fascination with coral biology. Additionally, Jamie gained experience as an underwater cameraman in Borneo, capturing the diverse species inhabiting the coral reefs of the Celebes seas.
Jamie Links:
https://www.horniman.ac.uk/people/jamie-craggs/
https://www.coralassistlab.org/jamie-craggs
https://www.coralspawninglab.org/
Frag Garage Links:
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https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw
https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
https://reefbuilders.com/2017/04/13/cali-tort-spawn-captivity/
Timestamps
00:00:00 Start
00:00:25 Episode Introduction
00:01:45 Episode Start
00:05:30 Colony Size
00:08:17 Adam's Cali Tort Spawn
00:10:10 Adam's SPS Spawn 2022
00:13:00 Hybridization and Timing
00:18:00 Singapore Broodstock
00:23:22 Cross-Section Analysis
00:27:00 Timing
00:35:00 Photoperiod and Temperature Tampering
00:49:38 Spawning and Rearing Coral in Aquariums
00:50:07 Sexual Reproduction in Corals
00:51:50 Broadcast Spawning Coral Life Cycle
00:55:42 In The Beginning 2012
00:58:18 Constructing Broodstock Colonies
01:01:02 Inducing Broadcast Coral Spawn Ex Situ
01:05:25 Lunar Cycles
01:08:00 Gametes Checks
01:12:13 Development Stages
01:17:18 Settlement
01:24:40 Symbiodiniaceae (zooxanthellae) Uptake
01:30:27 Fluorescent Green Protein
01:34:12 Grow Out - Survival Bottlenecks
01:36:30 CCA's and Surface Settlement
01:38:12 Co-Culturing to Maximise Spat
01:39:46 Survivorship – Role of Microherbivory
01:41:00 Sea Urchin Development and Treatments
01:48:42 Maximising Output
01:50:35 Closing The Life Cycle
01:51:18 Phase Shifting Spawning Seasonality
01:52:53 Assisted Evolution or Assisted Gene Flow
01:56:45 Interspecific Hybridisation
02:01:35 Mobile Spawning Labs
02:04:17 Ex Situ Spawning
02:06:02 Spawning in The Craggs Kitchen
02:13:00 Spawning Scolemia
02:19:39 Spawning Catalaphyllia
02:23:56 Spawning Micromussa Lords
02:25:17 Spawning Blastomussa Wellsi
02:25:48 Unique Power of Ex Situ Spawning
02:26:17 Spawning Galaxea
02:27:01 Inducing Multiple Spawn Each Year
02:27:34 The Future of the Hobby and Selective Breeding
02:29:22 Allogenic Reponses
02:31:56 Spliced Corals
02:38:14 Final Question and Closing
02:40:33 Outro
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An in-depth discussion, Claude and Adam dive into bacteria and the coral microbiome, the importance and ways to maintain trace element levels, the difference in major element sources, balancing nutrient levels, and much more. Claude Schuhmacher is founder/CEO of Fauna Marin, FM ICP Lab and the FM coral farm, based out of Germany.
https://www.faunamarin.de/
https://www.faunamarincorals.de/en/
https://faunamarincorals.de/en/VIB-X-Marine-140g/14282V
https://www.facebook.com/FaunaMarin/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490705804549503/
https://www.instagram.com/faunamarin/
https://www.instagram.com/fauna_marin_corals/
https://www.instagram.com/fauna_marin_usa/
Frag Garage Links:
https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheReefPodcast
https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw
https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Adam and Mike discuss the ups and downs associated with the psychology of the hobby and why making friends and connections is so important. They cover some of Mike’s newest tips and discoveries. Mike Paletta has written hundreds of articles for online and print publications. He also received the MASNA award in 2022, one of the highest honours for contributors to the reef hobby. Make sure to check out his articles at the links below!
https://reefbuilders.com/author/mikepaletta/
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/authors/mike-paletta.13180/
https://www.coralmagazine.com/2022/09/02/michaele-paletta-honored-with-2022-masna-award/
https://www.tfhmagazine.com/articles/saltwater/reef-tank-maintenance-you-should-be-doing
https://reefs.com/the-2022-masna-aquarist-of-the-year-and-masna-award-recipients/
Frag Garage Links:
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https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw
https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Lou and Adam discuss the bioavailability of nutrients to our corals, different carbon sources and their affect on bacteria, different methods of supplying major elements and much more! Lou is the CEO of Tropic Marin USA, as well as the Vice President of MASNA (Marine Aquarium Society of North America).
http://www.tropicmarin-usa.com
https://www.facebook.com/TropicMarin
https://www.instagram.com/tropic_marin
https://masna.org
https://macna.org/
https://www.tropic-marin-smartinfo.com/phos-feed?lang=en
Frag Garage Links:
https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw
https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage
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Adam and John discuss his vast experience, running a maintenance company for 25 years and all of the knowledge he's gained over the years. Reefworks is based out of Austin Texas and is prolific of the US coral show circuit.
Reefworks Links:
https://www.reefworkscorals.com/
https://www.facebook.com/reefworkscorals/
https://www.instagram.com/reefworks_corals/
Frag Garage Links:
https://fraggarage.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw
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