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Lab raised coral larvae, beats for the reefs and go rabbit go rabbit go. This week Jeremy has made a bit of progress in prepping the tub to move the remainder of rockover to the big tank and pulled a ton of algae. Peter is nearly ready to make some very nice and very nicely planned upgrades. All this and more on Episode 91 of the Reef News Network. RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Upcoming Events: CT Frag Farmers Market 3/7/20 Greater Niagra Coral Show 3/21 & 3/22/20 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com News Peter- As coral reefs decline in response to climate change, research groups around the world are searching for a way to preserve them. In this video we explore one approach, which aims to replenish damaged reefs using using coral larvae bred in the lab. Listener shoutout to Rasmus Johansson http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter91 https://go.nature.com/33KKFs5 Jeremy- Young fish can be drawn to degraded coral reefs by loudspeakers playing the sounds of healthy reefs, according to new research published today in Nature Communications. This one came in from a number of listeners so here is a shout out to Reef News Wifey Laurie C, Heather Macwhinnie and Josh O Thanksy'all. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy91 Tip of the Week Keep your hands out of the tank as much as possible. Let your tank do it's thing. This will reduce the amount oils from your hands that are introduced to the tank. Main Topic: Go Rabbit, Go Rabbit, GO... Rabbitfish and Foxface are awesome options for reef tanks. They are prodigious grazers, peaceful tankmates, interesting to observe, fairly affordable and a bit outside the usual suspects for a reef tank. All of these characteristics make them ideal for the reefer looking for a unique addition to their system. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , #RNN , #RNNnation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.

Turbo charged coral larva, bacterium delirium & ORA, ORA, ORA. Jeremy and Peter went solar. Jeremy is working on balancing out his big display tanks alkalinity. Peter is enjoying his new fish and see ing a hair algae free system along with some major plans for automation down the road. All this and more on Episode 90 of the Reef News Network! RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Upcoming Events: CT Frag Farmers Market 3/7/20 Greater Niagra Coral Show 3/21 & 3/22/20 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com News Jeremy- Recent severe bleaching events in the Great Barrier Reef have led to widespread death of the corals making up world's largest living structure, but scientists are coming up with some inventive ways to help repair the damage. Researchers at Australia's Southern Cross University are now preparing to put the latest into action, with millions of turbo-charged coral babies being readied to take root in the reef's most degraded areas. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy90 Peter- The relationship between bacteria and Corals has recently become a hot topic on Reef2Reef as a result of a research paper recently published in the Nature journal. The study estimates that about 1/3 of all corals worldwide are infected with this newly discovered bacterium which researchers named, Candidatus Aquarickettsia rohweri. The bacterium can be found in a number of corals that we commonly keep in our aquariums including, Acropora, Goniopora, Montipora, Seriatopora and Stylophora species. Additionally, it can also be found in anemones. Researches also discovered the bacterium can be transmitted through coral eating parasitic snails and transported through seawater whereby it can potentially infect corals when tissue damage is present. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter90 Main Topic: ORA, ORA, ORA.... Ocean, Reefs and Aquariums Interview. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , #RNN , #RNNnation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.

Hydra upgrades, visit the GBR and Stand and Deliver. Jeremy has been dealing with the new tank uglies but has a plan. Peter is enjoying a mostly algae free tank and his working to stock up on fish. All this and more on Episode 89 of the Reef News Network! RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Upcoming Events: CT Frag Farmers Market 3/7/20 Greater Niagra Coral Show 3/21 & 3/22/20 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com News Jeremy- AI Releases new Hydra lighting, now this happened about a month ago but I thought it was worth bringing up. The update brings some nice tech along with a bit of a facelift for an excellent line of lights. The new models have more LEDs, more PAR and more spread over the aquarium. They will also have newly designed optics so you can expect better color blending from the LED diodes. The housing is also taking on a facelift over the previous AI Hydra generations. The Hydra 32HD and 64HD fixtures also promise to be more water resistant. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy89 Peter- Despite mass coral bleaching events in the summers of 2016 and 2017 that badly damaged parts of the reef, much of the marine park roughly the size of Japan continues to thrive. Alarming headlines across the globe may have deterred tourism, but with over 2,900 individual coral reefs and 300 continental islands, a visit to the largest living structure on Earth remains an experience of a lifetime. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter89 Main Topic: Stand and Deliver The aquarium stand is often overlooked or at least glossed over as key piece of equipment. The stand is a functional part of setup that can be completely utilitarian, simply designed and functional, all the way up to a work of art that is just as much about the form as it is about the function and anywhere in between! Today we are going to discuss a few simple designs and methods that are very common in the hobby. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , #RNN , #RNNnation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.

An invasive chimera, the kraken reef and BristlewormMania. Jeremy is planning out his aquascape and seeing some great colors develop in the big tank. Peter just loaded up on fish and is starting to acclimate them. All this and more on Episode 88 of the Reef News Network. RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Upcoming Events: TBD Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com Reef Breeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com News Jeremy- This past April a massive 80-foot steel kraken was purposefully sunk into the Caribbean Sea on top of a decorated WW2 ship. The former Navy fuel barge and its monstrous passenger were placed underwater in order to jumpstart a new coral ecosystem, while also serving as a cutting-edge education center for marine researchers and local students from the surrounding British Virgin Islands. The project is titled the BVI Art Reef, and aims to use sculptures like the porous kraken as a base to grow transplanted coral. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy88 Peter- A new article published in the journal Scientific Reports reveals 44% of the colonies of Didemnum vexillum -a marine invertebrate tagged as invasive species- in the Ebro Delta (Tarragona, Spain) are formed by gene chimera, that is, cells with different gene pool. According to the study, this ability to create chimera could be a determining factor to promote genetic diversity and the colonizing success of this exotic species in natural ecosystems worldwide. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter88 Main Topic: Welcome to BristlewormMania: Bristleworms (or bristle worms) are segmented worms with bristly tufts extending from each of their segments. They can grow very largeup to 24 inches in a tankbut most are between one and six inches long. They are nocturnal and tend to stay in or under live rock or in the your substrate. You may never see a bristleworm in your tank unless you look for them at night with a flashlight or expose them by moving a rock or displacing the substrate. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , #RNN , #RNNnation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.

Ocean cleanup project update, some new tank goodness coming to market and Let's talk about ICP, let's talk about Tests bab-y. This week we catch up on a few details of Peter's awesome travel weekend and more coral is coming. Jeremy is just about ready to aquascape and has a vision for what he is going to do. All this and more on Episode 87 of the Reef News Network! RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Upcoming Events: TBD Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com News Jeremy- New tank options are out there, get ready! Fiji Cube Aquariums offers the best features on the market. Our aquariums are made of ultra-clear, low-iron glass, and we have stepped it up with next-level glass thickness. Our complete series comes with a solid and high-quality cabinet and our very own Fiji Cube advanced acrylic sump. Red Sea has expanded their range of premium reef-ready aquarium systems with four new models: XL 200, XL 300, XXL 750 V3, and our top-of-the-line 3XL 900. All of the new models will be available at the beginning of 2020. - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy87B - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy87A Peter- The Ocean Cleanup Project update. - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter87A - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter87B Tip of the Week: Always be learning! Take a look at how others do things that work for them. There is a ton of content available, check things out and see what is working for others, you may find a small or even a large tweak to your own methods that could be helpful. Last week, I saw a YouTube video on attaching SPS frags from Chaos Aquaculture (I will put a link in the show notes) and it was excellent and I am going to give it a shot next time I frag. - http://bit.ly/RNNtow87 Main Topic: Deep dive into ICP testing with Sarah from Fritz Aquatics. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , #RNN , #RNNnation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.

This week we cover Purple Sea Urchins & A newly discovered coral in the news. We also recorded an Episode live on location from an event. Jeremy is adding more coral to the big tank and needs to get squared away with dialing things in and managing the wire mess. Peter's crazy travel itinerary is coming to an end and he is preparing to add some new frags to his diplay tank. Our main topic is: Crazy chalice your flashier than Ceaser's palace! All this and more on Episode 86 of the Reef News Network! RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Upcoming Events: TBD Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com News Jeremy- New deep-water coral discovered. Psammogorgia pax, collected at a depth of 63 meters (207 feet) in Hannibal Bank -- a flat-topped seamount located in Coiba National Park, a biodiversity hotspot and World Heritage Site, is part of an unexplored and understudied marine ecosystem: the mesophotic coral communities. These difficult-to-access habitats, found 40 -- 150 meters deep and in-between shallow-water reefs and deep-water corals, are under increasing need for protection, yet little is known about their ecology and biodiversity. - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy86 Peter- Purple Sea Urchins or Strongylocentrotus purpuratus are eating their way through the underwater kelp forests in California and now moving north towards Oregon. A recent count found 350 million purple sea urchins on one Oregon reef alone more than a 10,000% increase since 2014. And in Northern California, 90% of the giant bull kelp forests have been devoured by the urchins. - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter86 Main Topic: Crazy chalice your flashier than Ceaser's Palace! Chalice coral consist of a large collection of coral that what were until recently considered part of the now abolished family Pectiniidae. With the changing landscape of the taxonomy and such a large grouping of coral we will be generalizing the care requirements a bit more than usual. Although classification may be an issue there is still a lot to talk about with these stunning additions to our reef tanks. Intense colors and patterns make these showstoppers a must have. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , #RNN , #RNNnation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.

ESV, AI and a Real Mermaid!? These are just a few of the people you will hear from on this week's RAP Recap! The crowds proved that they want an all saltwater show in the Midwest by showing up in droves for the inaugural RAP Chicago. We were fortunate enough to be there for the fourth and final RAP of 2019 to bring you all the action from the floor. Join us as we wax poetically with various vendors from the industry as well as; well yes, a mermaid. All this and more on episode 85 of the Reef News Network! RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Upcoming Events: CTARS Fragtoberfest - 10/26/19 WWC Grand Opening - 11/2-11/3/19 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , #RNN , #RNNnation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail.

Whitestar, a Sunscreen Bill and The Cardinal(fish) Rule. Jeremy has added a few more coral to the big tank and is really enjoying his light reactor. Peter is getting ready to finish up on his road trips for the year and is enjoying his tank hair algae free. All this and more on Episode 84 of the Reef News Network. RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Upcoming Events: Reef-A-Palooza Chicago - 10/19 & 10/20/19 CTARS Fragtoberfest - 10/26/19 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com News Jeremy- Cool cardinalfish sighting! According to Dynasty Marine, this species is rarely encountered due to its nocturnal behavior. It's worth noting that this cardinalfish, like its relatives, is presumably a paternal mouthbrooder that could spawn clutches several hundred in number (a potential breeding project for someone aspiring to break ground with a new species). With a little bit of luck, the intrepid aquarist looking for something a little different might be able to find some Whitestar Cardinalfish in the trade right now! Check out the full article over on Reefs 2 Rainforests. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy84 Peter- With the sponsor pointing to concerns about skin cancer, a Senate committee Monday approved a measure that would prevent local governments from banning over-the-counter sales of sunscreen. The Senate Community Affairs Committee voted 3-1 to approve the bill, which stems, at least in part, from a decision by Key West to ban certain types of sunscreen because of concerns that chemicals in the substances were damaging coral reefs. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter84 Tip of the Week: Marc Levevenson posted a cool thing from a vendor at the show he attended last week and it would be a cool add on for the Fragger's guide. The vendor brought photos of her grow out / display systems with PAR values next to each colony. This is a great reference point for buyers. Main Topic: Cardinal(fish) Rule A staple in the hobby and one of the coolest species of fish, the cardinalfishes are a fantastic option for everyone from beginners to experts. This week we will discuss Cardinalfish as a species, difficulty level, tank requirements, feeding behaviors, common types available in the hobby, how many you can keep in a group & breeding/aquaculture. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , #RNN , #RNNnation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail.

Tuxedo's, Reef Surveys and Fragger's Guide to the Galaxy Pt. 2. Peter is claiming victory over his algae outbreak and getting ready to add some new coral to his system! Jeremy installed his light reactor, added new clean-up crew to the 265. All this and more on Episode 83 of the Reef News Network. RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Upcoming Events: Reef-A-Palooza Chicago - 10/19 & 10/20/19 CTARS Fragtoberfest - 10/26/19 WWC Grand Opening - 11/2 & 11/3/19 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com News Peter- Climate-fueled storms pose an increased threat to reefs already facing a slew of environmental challenges. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter83 Jeremy- This week, ORA announced the debut of an especially desirable invertebrate destined to wage war on the algae in your marine aquarium. ORA has recognized that they are producing two distinct color morphs of this attractive urchin species. The first they've dubbed the Blue Tuxedo Urchin, which they note showcases darker blue and appears to be almost a blue and purple color form. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy83 Main Topic: Fragger's Guide to the Galaxy Pt. 2 Last time we covered the ground work and most of the tools and general game plan for getting ready to sell at an event. Now we are going to take a closer look at the finer details that will help you have the highest odds of a successful event. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , #RNN , #RNNnation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.

Mysis discovery, a cool use of tech and Aquashella Chicago 2.0. This week Jeremy catches us up on the progress he is making with his build, adding in his light reactor and planning out the aquascape. Peter walks us through Aquashella and tells us all about his experience at the event. All this and more on Episode 82 of the Reef News Network! RNN is Powered By: Fritz Aquatics ReefKinetics Reefbreeders RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Upcoming Events: Reef-A-Palooza Chicago - 10/19 & 10/20/19 CTARS Fragtoberfest - 10/26/19 Mentions: Reefs.com - https://reefs.com/ Reef Builders www.reefbuilders.com CoralVue www.coralvue.com Reef Octopus - http://reefoctopus.com/ News Jeremy- Melev just posted an article on how he is using his Trident to control his calcium reactor and I am hooked. This looks like a great way to tie together some of the coolest new tech out there with perhaps the most reliable way to dose calcium to your system. - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy82 Peter- New Species of Mysis Shrimp Discovered in an Aquarium - http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter82 Tip of the Week: Take care of your RODI unit, changing out your filters regularly. If you don't have an inline TDS meter add one (you can do this aftermarket) or use a hand held unit to make sure you are in tip top working order. Main Topic: Aquashella Chicago 2.0 Interviews Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork - Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , #RNN , #RNNnation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.