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Moonshot attempt at saving the GBR, Snail handling and Building the Dream with Scott Crowe. Jeremy has been busy installing his new ReefBreeders equipment for the frag tank and cruising along with the big tank. Peter is crushing problem algae and really enjoying the new AquaFX RO/DI unit he just installed. All this and more on Episode 111 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: Peter- The world's largest coral reef system is dying. Marine scientists backed by hundreds of millions of dollars plan to embark on what they call a "moonshot" attempt to save or at least shelter the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) from global warming. Sent to use by Blaine Boone https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter111 Jeremy- It is quite likely we are picking snails up wrong. This tip says you shouldn't lift them straight up as this can cause mantle collapse, which can be deadly. Instead, you should gently slide them until they detach from the surface, or poke them until they contract into the shell then lift them up. The article goes on to talk a bit about snail anatomy and the repercussions of improper moving, it speaks mostly to terrestrial snail but seems to be good advice for or beloved CUC members as well! Thanks to Josh O. for sending this article over to us! https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy111 Tip of the Week: Our friend Anthony Wasley sent us a great suggestion. He wants you to check out your local reef clubs to see if they are doing anything to promote building the local reef keeping community, while social distancing. CTARS the club Anthony is part of is doing a Tank Tour video challenge. Creating a video and sharing it that goes over all aspects of your system. It is a really cool idea and seems fun, so see if your local club is doing anything like this and if not maybe see if they want to! Main Topic: Peter interviews Scott Crowe. They discuss what it takes to open a store and some of the steps to get there. 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.

Digital content for all, NASA needs you and The pH Principal. Jeremy has been cranking away on little projects and enjoying his big tank, he also acquired nearly all the ReefBreeders gear to complete the frag tank build and will keep us all updated. Peter is crushing problem algae and growing mushrooms like crazy, he also has some tips about his reactor. All this and more on episode 110 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 Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- If you are looking for something to do with any extra time you may have, Reef to Rainforest is here to help! Dear CORAL Friend, I hope this finds you well. In times like these, it helps to remember Winston Churchill, who once said, If you're going through hell, keep going. To help make the best of the challenging weeks ahead, we have decided to open our back issue vault and offer free access to the full CORAL Magazine digital archive through the end of May 2020. This includes a full six years' worth of issues, with more than 4,000 pages of award-winning content and special-interest advertising. Visit the digital edition login page to get started. Log in with the email address: [email protected] https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy110 Peter- NASA invites video gamers and citizen scientists to embark on virtual ocean research expeditions to help map coral reefs around the world in an effort to better understand these threatened ecosystems. During the past several years, researchers at NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley have developed new instruments that can look below the ocean surface in more detail than ever before. Using techniques originally developed to look at stars, these "fluid-lensing" cameras use complex calculations to undo the optical distortions created by the water over coral reefs. Thanks to Caitlin Elliott for sharing this with us. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter110 Tip of the Week Jeremy- Track your testing results, we have talked about this and there are tons of ways to do it! I keep my results in the notes application on my phone and email the note to myself with the title water parameters x the date. That way I can search my email and type in water parameters and all the results pop right up. Main Topic: A proper pH level is an essential factor in the health of any saltwater aquarium. In fact, if the pH level falls out of range, the fish and invertebrate occupants of the tank can become challenged, slowing their growth, and even compromising their immune 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.

Species changing their range, Our YouTube cameo, and Outside the Box: Exceptions to the Rule Part 2. Jeremy is working on the frag tank and making some progress, still trying to get his Apex setup properly and enjoying the big tan. Peter is doing a brief lights-out period, and trying to streamline servicing his GFO reactor to battle a bit of nuisance algae. All this and more on Episode 109 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 Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy - Awesome video on youtube of the setup portion of FFM with a snippet of RNN from Craft Aquatic. Matt put together nice and thorough video content and this is a great peak behind the curtain of setup. If you ever wondered what the setup portion of a show is like, this is a great place to start. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy109 Peter- A recent study in the journal Current Biology has used historical data on over three hundred marine species to demonstrate a trend towards species abundance declining at the trailing (what the team call equatorward), edge of their range and an increase in abundance at the species' poleward edge of their range. Basically, as the oceans warm, species' ranges are shifting north and south, with little adjustment and adaptation to new conditions closer to the equator. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter109 Tip of the Week Peter- A nice quick tip on tying together two Klir units and what sensors to use. Main Topic: Last week we covered quite a few awesome outside the box fish. This week we are going to even more awesome species for your tank! Including a cool option that we missed in the Eel category and our good buddy Josh O. told us we needed to cover them, so thanks for the heads-up Josh! 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.

AquaChar, Digital goodness and Outside the Box: Exceptions to the Rule. This week we catch up with Jeremy who has made some progress on his Apex installation and is trying to work around a few issues. Peter has made tremendous progress, taking full advantage of this time at home. All this and more on Episode 108 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 Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Peter- Aquachar update Bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter108 Jeremy- Brilliant digital content from public aquariums. Whether you are watching for yourself our have kids at home to entertain these public aquariums are doing great work sharing digital content. Bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy108 https://www.travelandleisure.com/culture-design/tv-movies/david-attenborough-narrates-great-barrier-reef-virtual-tour Main Topic: This week we are talking about some amazing fish that don't quite fit the conventional habits of their species. For the most part we will be discussing fish that fall in the traditional ranges of with caution to not reef safe families, that we can keep in our reef tanks. The unique members from these families that can be considered reef safe (with proper care) might be just what you are looking for. We will go over some husbandry tips to help keep them behaving, system requirements and details about each fish. 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.

Power 4, a major bleaching event, and the industry on lockdown a conversation with Kat. This week Jeremy is making some progress on his collaboration with the Remy from Bahama Llama Coral and installed his Apex. Peter has installed the remote sump and it's up and running! He also programmed the heck out of his AWC system with the APEX. All this and more on episode 107 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 Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- Hydros announced their Power 4 Wifi power strip for home aquarium automation. The new power strip works with the free Hydros app on iOS and Android allows you to control the outlets with rules and schedules at your whim. Retailing for around $40 the power strip will be available through retail partners. I am already enjoying the Wave Engine by Hydros and it looks like the control series of products can't be too far behind this release. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy107 Peter- Australia's Great Barrier Reef has suffered another mass bleaching event - the third in just five years. Warmer sea temperatures - particularly in February - are feared to have caused huge coral loss across the world's largest reef system. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter107 Listener Call: Roy from Salt Lake City asks about getting rid of Diatoms. Main Topic: A conversation with MetroKat about the industry during the current situation. 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.

Industry Update, dreamy fragging kit and Power Up before the Power is Out. This week we catch up with Jeremy and Peter during an interesting time in history. Jeremy has been taking on some new projects including starting to install his Neptune Apex. Peter is in the final stages of his auto water change system and is about to make the move to a remote sump. All this and more on Episode 106 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 Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- Just like a plumber needs a wrench and a mechanic his/her 10mm socket, every respectful reefkeeper should own a dedicated coral propagation toolkit. The Premium Coral Fragging Tool Kit from Tamsco comes with 5 essential fragging tools organized in a sturdy suede zipper case. The tools are made out of Black Oxidized 420 Japanese Stainless Steel that goes through several processes aimed to improve its durability and resistance to corrosion before it ends up in the kit. We will link to full review of this product by Marcin Smock over on Reefs.com http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy106 Peter- Discussing the some of the effect of Covid-19 on the industry and shows. Tips of the Week: Stay healthy Main Topic: We 100% depend on electricity to help the functions of our reef tanks. When the power goes out what do we do? Short outages are likely not a problem and create more of a headache than anything else. Power outage that lasts more than three hours or more can pose a major threat to your system. This week we are going to talk about how to prep, what to do during the outage and what to do after the event to ensure your system doesn't miss a beat. 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.

Aquaculture Anthias, disaster traits and FFMmania. This week Jeremy is growing cheato by the bundle, running the Hydros and getting ready to setup his Apex. Peter is rocking and rolling along the way towards auto water changes and a remote sump. All this and more on Episode 105 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 Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- Florida-based Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums (ORA) is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of marine aquarium fish cultivation. Recently, ORA quietly announced that they have targeted a new group of popular species for potential captive propagation, specifically the Anthias. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy105 Peter- Stony corals -- which help to shelter a large number of ocean-dwelling species -- are preparing for a major extinction event, a new study reveals. The researchers, who published their study Tuesday in Scientific Reports, discovered that corals are exhibiting a number of survival responses that appear to mirror their last big extinction some 66 million years ago. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter105 Tips of the Week: Post frag show tips Dip and Examine Frag before hitting the main system? Using putty and glue combo (watch for exothermic reaction) Main Topic: FFM the show that helped us start it all, has a special place in our hearts. Not only did it help us launch it is a hometown show and possibly the most unique show in the country, the largest single day attendance for a show, a great mix of pro and hobbyist vendors and it all takes place in a high school! This week our recap is going to be a bit different than some of the other shows we have covered, we will walk you through it all from our own perspective. 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.

TWO YEARS IN!!!! Deep Sea Coral gardens, Florida a go-go deemed a no-no & It Takes Two. On our two year anniversary we tried something new and livestreamed the entire episode on our Facebook page(go check it out) and waxed reminiscent about our experiences so far. Jeremy is tracking his numbers to try and explain a few sps losses but really enjoying his recently added fish. Peter is working towards some advanced automation and making real progress! All this and more on Episode 104 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 Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- Bremer Canyon Marine Park is already known as a biodiversity hotspot for marine species such as whales and dolphins, however, a recent expedition focused on the deep sea has now revealed rich and diverse ecosystems inhabiting the cold waters deep within the canyon. "The vertical cliffs and ridges support a stunning array of deep-sea corals that often host a range of organisms and form numerous mini-ecosystems." These new discoveries are being integrated into a comprehensive package of biological, geological, and bathymetric data. Such rare records of these deep-sea habitats are a new and very important contribution to the Marine Parks, which will help managers as well as the broader community to better understand and protect these previously unknown ecosystems. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy104 Peter- Florida keys no visit endorsement from Fodor. Welcome to the Florida Keys, where there's crystal-clear blue waters, peachy-pink skies, and a party atmosphere fit for Jimmy Buffett. The drinks are flowing, the bands are playing, and if you had a good day, you probably have a fresh catch to filet and throw on the grill. But Captain Jerry Pope says if you dive a little deeper, you will see not everything is as perfect as it seems. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter104 Main Topic: Note the timeless words of Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock It takes two to make a thing go right, it takes two to make it out of sight. We are talking about some really cool symbiotic relationships that you can have in your tank. From the standards to some oddballs we are going to go over the details on keeping some of these unique natural wonders in your 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.

The SKY is the limit, Snow storm and Stuck in the Middle with You. This week Jeremy is setting up the frag tank, at least with temporary equipment and breaking down the tub and Peter is nearly done with the water mixing station! All this and more on Episode 103 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 Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- Snow Storm Clownfish is the newest strain based on the Black Storm Clownfish. Sea & Reef created the Snow Storm Clownfish by breeding one of their Black Storm Clownfish with a Phantom Clownfish. The result is a beautiful white fish with Black eyes, fins and lips. The all white and black face makes the Snow Storm Clownfish very distinct from other white morphs like the Wyoming White Clownfish as pictured below. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy103 Peter- At a certain time in the future, you will suffer from reefer's boredom. It's inevitable, everyone goes through it... and the reasons are many the tank is doing too good and you don't want to change anything in fear of it crashing, or the tank crapped out and you don't want to look in its general direction at all, or perhaps you have other things going on and something simply has to be put on the back burner. Whatever that reason, the remedy is the same- you need to find some source of inspiration to get back into the hobby you truly cherish. You can watch a Netflix documentary about animals that make you never want to hike, swim, or dive in the dark again, take a long bike ride thinking about anything and everything that comes to your mind, or peep at a photo of somebody else's aquarium being awesome and get inspired by that experience. You can also casually lurk around the website of United States Patent and Trademark Office to see if any of the aquarium industry companies you know and follow filed for any new trademarks worth checking. Out of boredom, you know. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter103 Main Topic: This is the Reef News Network, why are we talking about Brackish Aquariums?? Listener Request - Joe Joe is a student at one of the schools with a planted aquarium that Jeremy installed. Jeremy has spoken with Joe a number of times and they have discussed all kinds of fish and tanks. Joe requested a while back an Episode on Brackish tanks and even recently did a video project at school about this podcast. In the video he made the request again, so let's run with it! 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 new marine sanctuary, ReefBot Pro and The Mechanical Miracle. This week Jeremy is working on setting up the frag tank and enjoying his newest fish additions to the big tank. Peter has started work on the AWC system and the sump move. All this and more on Episode 102 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 Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- A huge protected marine area surrounding much of the Pacific Island nation of Palau went into effect Jan. 1, 2020, after years of planning by local officials and advocates. Within the sanctuary, which covers 80 percent of Palau's national waters, all extractive activities such as fishing and mining are now prohibited. http://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy102-1 Peter- The ReefBot Pro is here!!! http://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter102 Main Topic: The Mechanical Miracle Mechanical filtration is one of three different types of filters that can be used in your aquarium. The other two are biological and chemical filtration. Mechanical filtration is an essential component of a saltwater aquarium. Whether it is a filter sock, filter pad, or filter block, is up to you; but they all physically remove debris from your tank water. The mechanical filter media sits inside your filter unit and physically traps and strains any solid waste that passes through your filter system. With the waste removed, clean water flows back to your 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.