The SKIMMATE PodCast with Rich and Terence

Despite many setbacks and challenges in 2020 that interfered with recording, and could have easily meant the demise of The Skimmate Podcast, Rich and Terence pressed on and finally pushed out a new episode to kick off 2021

Episode 13 - I don’t wanna fight with anyone anymore

Shelter in Place tank updates, impending coral spawn, COVID and the hobby/industry, new products that make us squint, and Rich’s favorite piece of equipment. Sorry for the off-balance sound. We fixed it in the first 7-minutes, but just wanted to get this out as fast as possible - if anyone would like to do the rest, have at it, let us know, and we would be super-grateful!  :)

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>>> PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT DUE TO COVID-19, THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED OVER THE INTERNET - AUDIO QUALITY DOES NOT HAVE ITS USUAL QUALITY - WE WILL WORK ON THIS FOR THE NEXT ONE! <<<

EPISODE 11 - Curbside Reefing  

Terence and Rich are back! In this episode we explain the gap in episodes, talk about the corona pandemic, what to do and not do to your tank right now, how to shop and support the local and national industry, and somehow find time to talk about the difference between CaRx and two part. And, it turns out, that Rich’s extra co2 cylinder is full and ready to go.  

Also on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/qdRTP4FlTGw

Links

ESV -https://www.esvaquarium.com/ 

Neptune Aquatics - http://www.neptuneaquatics.com/ 

Aquatic Collection - https://www.aquaticcollection.com/

In this episode Rich and Terence look ahead with predictions on what we might see in the hobby for 2020 as well as what they would like to see. Also, Terence continues with more Heniochus woes, Rich trims his tank and also opines on how people are allergic to effort. Also, the guys answer a listener question on dinoflagellates. Don't forget, we also now have a patreon account so donate and we'll give a shout out to you on an upcoming episode - www.patreon.com/skimmate

First show of 2020. Yes, we are still doing this! Show opens with some sad end of year pet news from both Rich and Terence. Then discussions on : Terence's crappy eBay purchase, winners and losers in 2019, reef product kickstarters, Indo ban lifted?,  and UV works!

Rich talks about how privileged he is to get 500g of saltwater premixed and delivered to his doorstep,  Terence converts to heating with his home water, ORP explained - maybe, lanthanum cures ich - ya, right, and prepping your tank for disaster. 

Hot water thing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVrCGSLD1Zo

Thread about generators

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/power-outage-here-in-ca-police-ask-me-to-turn-off-my-generator.659026/page-4

Bryopsis update from Terence, Secret Home Lab goings-on, smack down that aiptasia, hacksaws for coral pruning, and a lighting discussion focusing on the new Philips CoralCare light. Oh, and vintage TV tunes!

Terence has an incident on his tank. Sharing corals is so cool, hear about one hobbyist who really cares about sharing in this hobby.  Seen those pics on social media where the hobbyist lays out the dead fish and snaps a pic -- well Terence and Rich have a lot to say on this one - and no surprise - they don't agree!

Topics in this episode include:  Kill some Bryopsis, Aquashella, OctoArt,  how Aquariums might benefit science, and your questions.