Allan discloses to Adam his secret weapon, a mixture of particulate foods and bacteria, which makes the components extra bio-available to corals. 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 their ongoing thread on Reef2Reef to keep up with their progress and methodology. Lots of colourful tips in this episode!

https://www.instagram.com/crt_reefs/

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/some-of-my-acro-collection.173621/

https://fraggarage.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

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Ryan and Adam discuss some potential in-tank methods for treating AEFW’s, his use and success with the Moonshiners method and all about Ryan’s current system and the products he employs. Based out of Cicero IL, Ryan is currently in his last year of residency, on his way to becoming an MD. In his spare time, he hot rods the S!@# out of his 600ish gallon (combined) system. Be sure to check out his website and social media links below:

https://chumminghamsreef.com/

https://www.instagram.com/chumminghamsreef/

https://www.facebook.com/chumminghamsreef/

Ryan and Adam on Reef Dudes June 1 2022:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxQSP7Y-3gI&t=15s

Hydros Kraken: https://www.coralvuehydros.com/control/kraken/

https://www.reefmoonshiners.com/

https://fraggarage.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

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BSA owner Ben Aronowitz talks about some of the craziest corals he’s acquired over the years and the trials and tribulations that entails. He reveals the the most expensive coral he ever sold (a rainbow acanthophyllia), which now resides in Andrew Sandler’s (Polo Reef) collection. Adam pries at Ben’s methods and use of various foods, products and equipment. BSA Corals resides in Scottsdale AZ. Be sure to check out his instagram for some serious eye candy!

https://bsacorals.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bsacorals/

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/bsa-corals.724/

https://reefbuilders.com/2023/03/10/awesome-fish-spotlight-the-feminine-wrasse/

https://reefbuilders.com/2016/10/27/rainbow-acanthophyllia-2/

https://reefnutrition.com/products/oysterfeast

https://g1.redseafish.com/red-sea-salts/red-sea-salt/

https://ecotechmarine.com/

https://www.neptunesystems.com/

https://www.esvaquarium.com/

https://fraggarage.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Tw

https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

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The Adams duke it out! A very heated (not really! haha) discussion with Adam Derickson from Battle Corals, about pushing the limits of parameters (high and low ph, elevated salinity, trace elements, water flow etc), different lighting options, acquiring new corals and much more. Battle Corals has been in the game for 10+ years, selling amazing SPS corals, based out of WI, USA. Adam is a supporting member and author of many articles on Reef2Reef. Check him out at the links below:

https://battlecorals.com/

https://www.facebook.com/resuscitatethebattlemasterBC/

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/battlecorals.389/

https://www.instagram.com/battlecorals

https://www.neptunesystems.com/

https://www.tunze.com/

https://explore.omsystem.com/ca/en/tg-7

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Adam and Ty discuss the past, present and future of reefkeeping, as well as coral spawning, acquiring corals from different regions of the world and the challenges involved. Ty's explains his use of calcium reactors, among other methods and techniques for growing amazing corals.

https://www.blacklabelaquatics.com/

https://www.instagram.com/black_label_aquatics/

https://redseafish.com/

https://fraggarage.ca

https://www.captiv8aquaculture.com/

https://reefbuilders.com/2019/05/20/flaming-sunrise-from-candy-corals-is-one-of-a-helluva-acropora-speciosa/

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Jay and Adam discuss diagnosing and recovering compromised corals, FGP infection, the future of coral spawning in captivity, as well as overrated methods and fads in the hobby today. They dig into some of Jay’s best tips and tricks for maintaining his absolutely stunning 400 gallon mixed reef! Unorthodox Reef is based out of Ottawa, Canada.

🐠 ALK 8-9 dkh

🐠 CAL 420-480

🐠 Mag 1320-1450

🐠 N03 10-15 ppm

🐠 P04 .1-.15

🐠 2 part dosing ESV/Calcium Reactor

🐠 400 Gallon 96"x36"x27.5"

https://www.instagram.com/unorthodox_reef/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Mvi3r4Mcth-HU_TyBOSqw

https://www.facebook.com/unorthodoxreef/

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/reef-of-the-month-february-2022-jay_bros-400-gallon-dream-tank.890040/

https://unorthodoxreef.ca/

https://coralmagazine.com/ (volume 19, issue 4)

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/coral-magazine-refugiums-gone-wild-volume-19-issue-4.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JGv0naSx7s

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/2158/?pcatid=2158

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/2285/?pcatid=2285

https://www.twolittlefishies.com/

https://www.neptunesystems.com/

https://www.tunze.com/

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A casual and insightful conversation with Rey Riveron of Pirates Reef Corals. They discuss the various products he uses in his systems, the variety of foods and products he feeds, lighting and more. Miami based Pirates Reef Corals is a home-based coral aquaculture business, run solely by coral aficionado Reinaldo Riveron. "Here at Pirates Reef Corals, all of our corals are aqua-cultured from small frags not just because we enjoy it but because it makes sure they will grow in your reef as well. We are hobbyist at heart with a passion for growing out the rare and unique. And remember, If their tank ain’t nice, don’t take their advice!"

Links and products discussed:

https://www.piratesreefcorals.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Pirates.Reef.Corals

Frag Garage YouTube Channel

https://fraggarage.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

https://www.coralessentials.com.au/

https://www.coralvue.com/easyreefs-easysps-evo-gel-coral-food

https://www.captiv8aquaculture.com/

https://www.korallen-zucht.de/en/Salt-Water-Aquarium-Care/Problem-solving/Flatworm-Stop-250-ml.html

https://reefnutrition.com/products/oysterfeast

http://aquariumcoraldiseases.weebly.com/green-boring-algae.html

https://g1.redseafish.com/red-sea-salts/red-sea-salt/

https://ecotechmarine.com/

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Adam discusses various topics with Leonardo’s Reef owner Leo Den Breejen. From his collection and acquisition of acropora species, strict quarantine protocol, to the equipment and products he uses. No snake oil in this conversation!

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.

Links and products discussed:

https://leonardosreef.com/

https://www.facebook.com/LeonardosReefLab

Frag Garage YouTube Channel

https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

https://fraggarage.ca/

https://www.tropic-marin.com/

https://www.atinorthamerica.com/

https://m.jebao.com/index.html

https://orphek.com/

https://ecotechmarine.com/

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