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Inspiring Family Adventure, Functional Fish and Nutrition Ambition Fish Edition. This week Peter is fattening up his Koi Tang and cracking down on clove polyps, Jeremy is enjoying coral growth and still battling a few ups and downs. All this and More on Episode 121 of the Reef News Network! RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Show Watch 2020 MACNA Phoenix Canceled RAP California Canceled Greater Niagara - Sept 19/20 RAP Orlando - Sept 26/27 *New Venue Caribe Royale Orlando RAP New York - Dec 12/13 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Sicce: www.sicce.com/en Reef 2 Reef: www.reef2reef.com Reefs.com: www.reefs.com Bahama Llama Coral: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRemyRadioShow News: Peter- U.K. Family of Four Sells All Belongings to Move to Remote Seychelles Island to Revitalize Coral Reef. Shout out to Blaine Boone and Dustin Woodham https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter121 Jeremy- Clean Up Crew Allstars: Fishy Favorites from Marine Depot. Having an assorted cleanup crew of invertebrates for your reef aquarium will help keep your rock work and substrate clean, however, there are also some fish that can be considered to play a part in keeping the tank tidy. Surgeonfish (tangs), dwarf angels (reef safe w/ caution), gobies, foxfaces and blennies can all contribute to keeping your aquarium clean, while adding personality and color to it. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy121 Main Topic: A few episodes back we talked about Coral Nutrition and in that episode the importance of feeding your fish well, became evident. By starting with solid fish feeding and allowing nutrient flow down to the coral in your system you get the most out of your food and biggest bang for your buck! This week we will tackle some effective ways to feed, talk about feeding frequency and some things to consider if you have livestock with specialized eating habits and go over some DIY food options. 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.

Coming soon, Casino Reef and Shedding Some Light the Coral Care Difference. This week Jeremy had some differed maintenance demand to be taken care of and is seeing good growth in the frag system, Peter is making progress on algae, enjoying some healthy fish and growing out a very interesting Zoa garden. All this and more on Episode 120 of the Reef News Network. RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Show Watch 2020 MACNA Phoenix Canceled RAP California August 15/16 RAP Orlando - Sept 26/27 *New Venue Caribe Royale Orlando RAP New York - Dec 12/13 Greater Niagara - Sept 19/20 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- Kat Dhawan - It's been 2 years since Kevin Costa from Hanna Instruments talked to me about the possibility of a Nitrate checker on a podcast I did for Marine Depot. They announced the upcoming checker less than 24 hours ago and I bet everybody is itching to pre-order. It still feels like the best kept secret though because at the time of writing this article, a search for nitrate checker on Hanna's website did not show the cute new lilac family member. In fact, even Hanna's instagram is curiously silent on the subject. I found a link to the much-awaited checker from a different Instagram Hanna has. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy120 Peter - New snorkeling reef at Casino Beach finished, wildlife already appearing. Escambia County's new snorkeling reef at Casino Beach is finally installed and already attracting wildlife. Contractors for the county wrapped up installation Saturday morning on the reef, which is located roughly 600 to 700 feet off the shore, depending on the tide, east of the fishing pier. The project was paid for with a $59,500 grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission grant and is made up of 17 reef modules. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter120 Main Topic: Interview with Luc Vogels of Phillips on the Coral Care V2 light. 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.

Export update, building a reef in nature and Ballin' on a Budget Pt. 2. This week Jeremy is looking for answers as to why a few frags are doing poorly yet others are thriving. Peter is loving the Koi Tang and contemplating new fishy additions. all this and more on Episode 119 of the Reef News Network. RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Show Watch 2020 MACNA Phoenix Canceled RAP California Canceled RAP Orlando - Sept 26/27 *New Venue Caribe Royale Orlando RAP New York - Dec 12/13 Greater Niagara - Sept 19/20 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- Brazil's New Export Laws Could Benefit Marine Aquarists Brazil is primarily known for a dizzying diversity of freshwater aquarium species, including iconic species like the Imperial Zebra Pleco, Hypancistrus zebra, also known simply as L46. Lesser known, however, are Brazil's tropical marine fishes; this is mostly because prior regulations kept some species entirely out of the aquarium trade, while others were readily available from other Caribbean sources. In the new policy, Brazil has created several common-sense processes for allowing the commercial exploitation of species that might otherwise not be permitted. This includes those that have yet to be formally described (mainly a problem with freshwater species), but also those that might otherwise exist on a red list of species that by default are not allowed for commercial collection and export, through a series of individual evaluations. Captive breeding also has prominent support in the new rules, and may be another pathway to market for species that would not otherwise be allowed for export. In addition, clear rules are laid out for the proper (and prohibited) collection methods of marine fishes. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy119 Peter- Divers Cut, Plant Coral off UAE Coast to Build Reef The divers, from the Fujairah Adventure Centre, are building artificial reefs they hope will spur a resurgence in sea life degraded over the years by climate change and development. The small team and other volunteers have planted more than 9,000 corals over about 600 square metres in the past year. Within five years, they hope to cover 300,000 square metres with 1.5 million corals. "It's a fertile environment for coral reefs, and this diversity has started spreading and has helped bring back sea life," diver Saeed al-Maamari told Reuters. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter119 Admin Profiles- Kyle Caminita- runs a small IT company in Hattiesburg, Mississippi taking care of mostly Medical Offices, CPAs, and Law Offices. He also started RadReefs last year which is a multi vendor coral marketplace. As for the hobby, he has been in it for 3 years now and currently have 3 systems running. A 210 mixed reef DT, his coral system consists of two low boys and a 100g Rubbermaid sump in his shop, and a little IM25 lagoon in his office. He loves the hobby, loves helping folks work through any tech or tank issues. Greg Cholewa- has been around aquariums most of his life. As a child, it was always freshwater. It wasn't until he was stationed over in Okinawa that he fell in love with all things coral reef related. He quickly had 3 tanks while over there, and then a fourth came. He had a mixture of corals, freshwater planted, axolotls, and cichlids. Once coming back stateside, one of the first things he established was a FOWLR as he knew he would be leaving again soon and could not justify a full blown reef. He is currently building out a WaterBox 130.4 that is plumbed to the basement where the sump, frag tank, and water mixing/change station all live and QT stations for coral and fish are also in the works. It has been a long process that is still ongoing. He really enjoys the planning of the build and trying to design everything out to make the easiest to maintain. Outside of equipment and the glass box, He try's to make sure everything else is custom and done by himself. The main focus is trying to have a very successful reef while attempting to keep everything as simple as possible. Main Topic: Whether just starting out, upgrading or working with a tight budget you can have a baller system without breaking the bank! Some industry leaders and reefers may look down on the budget reefer at least in jest (I think we have all looked for a more affordable option at least a few times..). We think that there is a ton of resourcefulness and brilliance that can be born of working within the confines of a tight budget. The key is not just getting stuff on the cheap but finding options that work well and last. Conclusion... This week we dive into the DIY, cover bang for your buck options talk a bit about frags, trading and selling. 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.

A chance to speak up, local pickup coral marketplace and Ballin' on a Budget. This week Jeremy is on the hunt for some new coral and fish and trying to keep up with his excess nutrients, Peter is enjoying his newest fishy addition and winning the battle against some hair algae. All this and more on Episode 117 of the Reef News Network! RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Show Watch 2020 MACNA Phoenix Canceled RAP California August 15/16 RAP Orlando - Sept 26/27 *New Venue Caribe Royale Orlando RAP New York - Dec 12/13 Greater Niagara - Sept 19/20 Official Podcast of Reef2Reef.com Official Media Partners: Bahama Llama Corals Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- Hawai'i's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is accepting public comments on a Draft Environmental Impact Study (DEIS) aimed at issuing permits to 20 Oahu aquarium fisherman. This is after a two year shut down for an environmental compliance review stemming from a Supreme Court ruling. After 2 years of compiling the most recent and comprehensive data on the fishery, this DEIS shows that the Oahu aquarium fishery has little to no detrimental impact to the environment or Native Hawaiian cultural practices. This DEIS describes scientific data from both state and federal management agencies and also includes a cultural impact assessment that directly engages the Native Hawaiian community. Aquarium fisheries in Hawaii are likely the most sustainable near shore fisheries in the state, and we continue to work with state and federal resource managers to develop additional steps to ensure the resource is healthy for future generations. Complete this form to submit comments IN SUPPORT of the DEIS. Comments will go directly to the Department of Aquatic Resources, DEIS Consultant, and the DEIS Applicant. (It only takes 3.5 minutes;) https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy118 Peter- We aim to be a leader as a local coral retailer and marketplace. We strive to inspire, educate, and motivate our reefing customers and sellers on the importance of aquaculturing corals and doing business with local hobbyists. CoralPickup was launched in February 2020. The website and local coral selling service was launched by Kelsi Guidry because he saw a need for an easier way to promote local corals for sale as well as an easier way to find and buy local corals. Kelsi used his website development skills and reefing relationships to launch the first coral marketplace focused on local pickup. Sent by Blake Dufrene https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter118 Profiles: Dustin Haas: Has been in the aquarium hobby for almost 15 years now. Started out in freshwater with convict cichlids which quickly started breeding, which led to more and more tanks. He also kept African cichlids and many other tropical fish for about 2 years until he got hooked into the salty side of the hobby. Started with a 10g and a mantis shrimp that someone local was throwing away. Corals and fish were right behind and has been keeping only saltwater aquariums for about 10 years now. He currently has a 40g breeder, 32g biocube, 20g waterbox cube, and a 75g build in process. He loves LPS corals, high end mushrooms and zoas, eels, clownfish and anemones, and really everything this hobby has to offer. There is so much, there will always be something new. He really wants to thank my amazing wife for helping him take care of the animals, and putting up with all my spilled water over the years, she really loves the hobby too, which can be a blessing. Kevin DaCorte: Has kept freshwater aquariums throughout his childhood and has been reefing for about 4 years. His main display is a 40-gallon breeder mixed reef and keeps a variety of corals in the tank but recently has been getting into more zoas and euphyllia. He recently bought an Apex controller and being a front-end developer by trade, has loved playing around and trying out new ways to code things into it. His favorite show he goes to every year is his and our local frag swap Frag Farmers Market. He funds his tank passion as a Graphic Designer and Front-End Developer for a bev/alc. marketing company during the day. Main Topic: Whether just starting out, upgrading or working with a tight budget you can have a baller system without breaking the bank! Some industry leaders and reefers may look down on the budget reefer at least in jest (I think we have all looked for a more affordable option at least a few times..). We think that there is a ton of resourcefulness and brilliance that can be born of working within the confines of a tight budget. The key is not just getting stuff on the cheap but finding options that work well and last. To be continued.... 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 . 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Mobius, MACNA news and Choose your own adventure: Online and LFS Selection Tips. This week Jeremy is dealing with a few minor uglies, Peter is enjoying his new Koi Tang and getting further along in his battle against algae. All this and more on Episode 117 of the Reef News Network! RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Show Watch 2020 MACNA Phoenix Canceled RAP California August 15/16 RAP Orlando - Sept 26/27 *New Venue Caribe Royale Orlando RAP New York - Dec 12/13 Greater Niagara - Sept 19/20 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- MACNA 2021 announced for September 3-5 in Atlanta, Georgia. MACNA 2021: Protecting our Passion. Returning to Atlanta for the first time in 13 years, MACNA 2021 will be the 33rd annual conference taking place at the Georgia International Convention Center from September 3 5, 2021. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy117 Peter- Ecotech Marine has some exciting news for all Vortech wavemaker and Vectra pump users but not so fast! Mobius will soon be ready for primetime with all Ecotech products, including EcoSmart Live products currently in use with the ReefLink controllers. No longer will you need to purchase a $99.00 ReefLink accessory to connect Ecotech devices to the internet. Now with a simple app store download, you can seamlessly control all of your Ecotech devices through Mobius. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter117 Profiles: Ethan Fenner: An aquarium keeper that started with Freshwater and now keeps many types of aquariums from Coral systems, to fish like a 34" Giant Green Moray, Amphibious Mudskippers, competition Flowerhorn, Koi and even a large Arowana. Starting as a Family Hobby fueled by his son's interest it has grown to the family business; Northwoods Coral & Fish Farm LLC out of Central Wisconsin. He is dedicated to helping Reef Keepers nationwide to be successful and source healthy Fish and Corals. Nicholas Loftus: 19 years-old, an explosive ordnance disposal technician in the USAF that has been reef keeping for 6 years. Originally began with freshwater aquariums at a very young age then discovered the reefing community. Currently keeping a 220 mixed reef along with some smaller tanks. Loves the community aspect of reefing and all the amazing people. Always looking to learn something new as the hobby evolves so quickly! Main Topic: The LFS has long been the life's blood of this hobby, the connection to livestock and equipment and also a huge resource of knowledge. Times are changing and we would like to stress the importance of the LFS as a cornerstone of the hobby. While not everyone has access to a good LFS near them some people have options. Online options are real and numerous. In the past decade the landscape of online vendors has changed dramatically. If you search for online coral and livestock vendors the sheer number of results is intimidating. Finding a solid reliable option is the goal, we will provide some pointers to help you find a good option for you. 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.

A blow to Hawiian Aquarium fisheries, a win for the Ocean Cleanup Project and Proper Coral Nutrition just an Ambition??? This week Jeremy has been fragging and made a funny mistake, Peter picked up an EPIC fish and is really making progress on his tank. All this and more on Episode 116 of the Reef News Network. RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Show Watch 2020 MACNA Phoenix Canceled RAP California August 15/16 RAP Orlando - Sept 26/27 *New Venue Caribe Royale Orlando RAP New York - Dec 12/13 Greater Niagara - Sept 19/20 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Peter: The Ocean Cleanup, the Dutch non-profit organization developing advanced technologies to rid the world's oceans of plastic, today announced it has been awarded $1M USD by the Benioff Ocean Initiative to stop plastic from reaching the ocean at Sandy Gully in the heart of Kingston Harbour, Jamaica. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter116 Jeremy: Land Board Rejects Aquarium Fishers' Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (Honolulu) In a 7-0 decision Friday, the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) voted to reject an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed aquarium fishing in West Hawaii. The over 2000-page EIS had been produced by a group of ten West Hawaii aquarium fishers and the National Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, on their proposal to ask the DLNR to issue permits to the ten aquarium fishers. The proposed permits themselves were not before the BLNR for decision. The Supreme Court in 2017, in Umberger et. al vs. the Department of Land and Natural Resources, issued a decision requiring for the first time, chapter 343 environmental review for the issuance of permits required to use fine mesh nets for aquarium fishing. No permits have been issued since the 2017 decision, though aquarium fishing using other gear, considered less optimal for aquarium fishing but not regulated under Hawaiian law, continues. The EIS was an applicant-action rather than an agency-action, meaning it was proposed by the aquarium fishers, not the Department. After reviewing the applicant aquarium fishers' proposal and testimony and deliberating for over four hours, the BLNR determined that the EIS did not adequately disclose the potential environmental impacts from the issuance of ten aquarium fishing permits for West Hawaii. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy116 Admin Profiles: Nigel Shemanski manages the Reef News Network TikTok account. He believes the best way to learn is to have fun doing it! As a child, Nigel developed a passion for our World's oceans, which has led to 18 years of reefing experience. He is an active member of the Southern California Marine Aquarium Society (SCMAS), volunteers at Reef-a-palooza California, and enjoys learning about a variety of marine wildlife at The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California. Tyler Wells has always been fascinated with aquariums ever since he got his first betta fish when he was little. After graduating with a degree in Zoology, he finally made the jump from freshwater to saltwater and hasn't looked back! Now with four currently running saltwater systems, he has taken his appeal of saltwater tank husbandry and dove head first into creating a variety of biotope tanks. His favorite being the coastal tidal zone complete with macro algae's and mangrove trees! He looks forward to helping the RNN Nation on their own journey to create a little slice of the ocean! Main Topic: If all other elements for success are present and in check, will providing proper coral nutrition make the difference between just keeping coral alive and keeping coral that is thriving? Today we are going to discuss coral nutrition. 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.

Fish Poop, The Importance of Biodiversity & We Will, We Will Rock You. This week Jeremy has been plugging away at the frag system, prepping for some mushroom propagation and looking forward to a trip to OSA over the weekend, Peter is making progress on his algae battle, considering a small change on accessing his reef junk and broke ground on a water garden/pond in his back yard. All this and more on Episode 115 of the Reef News Network. RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Show Watch 2020 RAP Orlando - Sept 26/27 *New Venue Caribe Royale Orlando RAP New York - Dec 12/13 Greater Niagara - Sept 19/20 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- Crown-of-thorns starfish are on the menu for many more fish species than previously suspected, an investigation using fish poo and gut goo reveals. The finding suggests that some fish, including popular eating and aquarium species, might have a role to play in keeping the destructive pest population under control. The native starfish (Acanthaster solaris) is responsible for widespread damage to the Great Barrier Reef with an outbreak is currently underway. Aside from a mollusk called the Giant Triton (Charonia tritonis), identifying what eats it has been a challenging task. This study found through a unique DNA marker in fish gut content and fecal matter that a confirms that at least 18 coral reef fish species consume young or adult COT starfish on the reef. "Our findings might also solve a mystery -- why reef areas that are closed to commercial and recreational fishing tend to have fewer starfish than areas where fishing is allowed," said Dr Kroon. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy115 Peter- A new study reveals clear evidence highlighting the importance of fish biodiversity to the health of spectacular tropical coral reef ecosystems. However, the study's results show that even though strong relationships between diversity and a healthy ecosystem persist, human-driven pressures of warming oceans and invasive species still diminish ecosystems in various ways. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter115 Admin Profiles: Blaine Boone: Roles IG admin, FB group admin, sergent at arms Blaine is 29 and from Nashville TN, he has been in the reefing hobby for only 2 years so still fairly new. He is the president of the Middle Tennessee Reef Club and became overly obsessed with the hobby once he was introduced to it by his best friend Dustin(also on the team). They both dream of running our own farm one day and is RNNs biggest fan proving it by getting the RNN logo tattooed on his leg. He loves this hobby for its community and relationships you build and is an euphyllia addict, specifically torches. He runs three Nanos and they keep me busy but there's always more tanks on the mind for the future! Ray Hill: UK Admin and Rep, FB Group Admin, UK correspondent Ray has been keeping marine aquariums for just over a decade, during this time he has also worked in and out of the Aquatic Industry. He is currently in the process of working with his business partner to create Scotland's first coral farm called "Rock'n'Reef Aquaculture". Reef keeping holds a very special place in his heart, it has always been there for him during difficult times and having that focus is a big reason why he feels he owes so much to promoting the survival and sustainability of these animals we all love so very much. The Reefing scene is very much behind that of his American counterparts, so the opportunity to be a part of the Reef News Network team has been a dream come true, this collaboration means we can bring exciting opportunities to the UK and help expand the hobby, perhaps bringing it into a new era! Main Topic: Rock is the foundation of the majority of our systems and reefs in general. A few alternatives like Bonsai, premade ceramic structures or decorations come into play in a small percentage of tanks but those are a whole other topic. Today we will clarify some of the confusion surrounding rock will discuss preparation, why and how it works, different options available today and terminology. Reefers Dictionary: Live Rock: Porous rock that is colonized with bacteria that aid in filtration. Dead Rock aka Dry Live Rock: Porous rock that has treated, dried out and is void of beneficial bacteria. Dry Rock: Mined from the earth's extinct prehistoric reefs in areas where the ocean has moved on. Manmade Rock: Made from a variety of natural components/ingredients formed into shapes mimicking naturally occurring rock. Microbiome: The genetic material of all the microbes - bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses - that live on and inside the rock. 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Beating Dinos could it be that easy?, Spawning Acros and Loss of Industry Legends. This week Jeremy is installing his ReefBreeders Skimmer and ATO on the frag tank and enjoying growth and stability in the big tank. Peter is making progress on his battle with algae and seeing real results, he is planning on adding an ATS to the sump in the next week. All this and more on Episode 114 of the Reef News Network! RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Show Watch 2020 RAP Orlando - Sept 26/27 *New Venue Caribe Royale Orlando RAP New York - Dec 12/13 Greater Niagara - Sept 19/20 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- Second Generation Acropora Successfully Raised at Horniman Museum in London. Jamie Craggs and his team at the Horniman Museum & Gardens first successfully spawned and raised Acropora corals in an aquarium environment in 2013. Now this same team has succeeded in spawning the first generation of corals they raised in aquariums. The focus of this successive spawning study producing the world's first F2 generation of aquarium corals was none other than the illustrious Acropora millepora, a widespread, fast growing and very colorful coral. Also, as a really interesting side note, some familiar equipment was used to recreate the environmental marker that induce coral spawning. In particular, Radion LEDs were used. Together with the Horniman coral spawning team Ecotech has been refining some features of their light fixtures specifically for the purpose of promoting coral spawning. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy114 Peter- I've enjoyed this hobby for decades, and Dinoflagellates are the first pest that had me considering a break from reef-keeping. Both of my reef aquariums would get dinoflagellate outbreaks whenever I would make small changes. Corals struggled to grow and thrive while covered in the brown snot. I actually converted my smaller reef aquarium into a freshwater planted system, because it was in a more prominent area of the house, I couldn't stand looking at it. On the larger tank, I tried all the recommended solutions: UV, copepods, raising nutrients, peroxide, You name it. Then I stumbled on a forum post and youtube video by a reef2reef user, hankacrank. Suggested by Jake Applegate https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter114 Tip of the week: Soda or plastic bottle with bottom cut off to avoid fish eating directly fed LPS. Main Topic: A tribute episode to a few of the major losses to the industry. Lori Johnson, Dr. Jack Randall and Bob Fenner. 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.

Thieving fish, lonely eels and So I Heard You Want a Big Tank with Ryan Woods of the Mystic Aquarium. Jeremy is going overboard with equipment add-ons and decking out the frag tank. Peter is making progress on algae and knocking down TDS in his water storage system. All this and more on Episode 113 of the Reef News Network! RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Show Watch 2020 RAP Orlando - Sept 26/27 *New Venue Caribe Royale Orlando RAP New York - Dec 12/13 Greater Niagara - Sept 19/20 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- Japanese aquarium urges public to video-chat eels who are forgetting humans exist. When the garden eels at a Tokyo aquarium remove their heads from the sand, they are usually confronted by pairs of human eyes staring back at them through the glass. But like other animals around the world, the eels at Sumida Aquarium are finding their environment transformed by the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. They also appear to be forgetting what humans look like. Concerned that the garden eels so named because their grass-like appearance when, en masse, they poke their heads out of the seabed could come to see visitors as a threat, the aquarium is asking people to get in touch in the form of a calming video calls. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy113 Peter- Bioluminescence might seem uncommon, even alien. But biologists think organisms evolved the ability to light up the dark as many as 50 different times, sending tendrils of self-powered luminosity coursing through the tree of life, from fireflies and vampire squids to lantern sharks and foxfire, a fungus found in rotting wood. Despite all this diversity, the general rules stay the same. Glowing in the dark or the deep takes two ingredients. You need some sort of luciferin, a molecule that can emit light. And you need an enzyme, luciferase, to trigger that reaction like the snapping of a glowstick. Some creatures delegate this chemistry to symbiotic bacteria. Others possess the genes to make their own versions of luciferin and luciferase. But then there's the golden sweeper, a reef fish that evolved a trick that hasn't been seen anywhere else, according to a study published Wednesday in Science Advances: It just gobbles up bioluminescent prey and borrows the entire kit. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter113 Tip of the Week: Black eggcrate is head and shoulders above white eggcrate for frag racks. It looks slicker and tends to grow less algae. Main Topic: So, I heard you want a BIG tank with Ryan Woods of the Mystic Aquarium. 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.

Coral farming in PR, Florida Aquarium Discovery and Fuzzy Sticks. This week we catch up with Jeremy making progress on the frag tank and seeing some nice growth in the big tank and Peter has some top-secret developments for his tank in the works that he will reveal at a later date all this and more on Episode 112 of the Reef News Network! RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Show Watch 2020 RAP Orlando - Sept 26/27 *New Venue Caribe Royale Orlando RAP New York - Dec 12/13 Greater Niagara - Sept 19/20 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- 2018 Coral Propagation in Puerto Rico Report from NOAA This project will provide support for Acropora nurseries in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Over the last 5 years, coral nursery operations have expanded exponentially in PR and the VI. The report outlines that 2,368 corals were outplanted from the coral nurseries to 13 different sites. This includes 1,821 Acropora cervicornis (Staghorn Coral), 467 Acropora palmata (Elkhorn Coral), 35 Dendrogyra cylindrus (Pillar Coral) and 10 Xestospongia muta (Giant Barrel Sponge). In addition to outplanting these facilities are conducting genetic analyses of the farmed species. With only a small number of the total samples taken analyzed, the results from 73 samples, 41 different genotypes are present in the nurseries at La Parguera and Guanica. Genotype diversity is very important as it increases the odds of survival by providing a specimen system more capable of adapting to pest and environmental stressors. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy112 Peter- The Florida Aquarium celebrated Earth Day this year by announcing a history-making accomplishment that could help save the United States' only living coral barrier reef from extinction. For the first time, scientists at the aquarium's Center for Conservation reproduced ridged cactus coral in human care. https://bit.ly/newsRNNPeter112 Tip of the Week: Go back and check pout the happy hour livestream we did with CoralVue (easy to find on FB, Instagram or YouTube). Cheers! Main Topic: Fuzzy sticks are a sight to see for the SPS enthusiasts. These three families go above and beyond to stand and deliver that amazing PE. These are the coral that generally look hairy even if they aren't all that happy. These are some of the best starter SPS we can think of and there is a ton of color variants available to hobbyists. All of the coral we will go over today fall within the family Pocilloporidae, we will be looking at the genera Pocillopora, Stylophora and Seriatopora. There are obviously some similarities between these corals, this week we will go over the information on the species, care and parameters along with some tips to help get the best polyp extension out of your coral. 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.