Beyond The Reef

Adam is joined by Dr. Christoph Denk who runs Oceamo Labs, based out of Austria. Oceamo provides the most comprehensive ICP (MS) and laboratory testing for your tank water. Oceamo is the suggested testing method for Reef Moonshiners users. They go over Adam’s recent ICP, looking in depth at each element, the dangers if elevated or depleted, toxicity levels and biological significance. They also discuss the various element inputs and sinks associated with our reef aquariums (watch out for GFO!).

https://www.oceamo.com/

https://www.facebook.com/OceamoLab/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9OJOnOuTFJmUj1y9TrE10w?view_as=subscriber

https://www.instagram.com/oceamolab/

https://www.reefmoonshiners.com/

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https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheReefPodcast

https://fraggarage.ca/

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

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Adam and Chris Meckley (ACI Aquaculture) create a ‘coral care guide’ for many of the common species we keep in our reef aquariums. Correct naming/classification, characteristics, lighting/par, flow/placement, special parameters, feeding/nutrients, fragging tips and ultimately, a difficulty level from 1-10. This is the first of a multi-part series, so stay tuned for more!

ACI Aquaculture Links:

https://aciaquaculture.com/

https://www.instagram.com/aciaquaculture/

https://www.facebook.com/aciaquaculture/

https://aquabrightsolutions.com/

Frag Garage Links:

Paypal: [email protected]

https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheReefPodcast

https://fraggarage.ca/

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

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

https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

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Adam invites back guest Allan Vo (CRT Reefs), to dig deeper into his new adaptation of the reef feeding method known as ‘the concoction’. They discuss Alan’s reasoning behind it and new adaptations he has applied to it, as well as deriving inspiration from a recent trip he made to Vietnam. They discuss tips for troubleshooting coral issues and developing your reefing intuition or ‘sixth sense’. 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 Alan’s ongoing thread on Reef2Reef, as well as his feeding concoction video to keep up with his progress and methodology.

CRT Reef Links:

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

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

https://youtu.be/zlwpWqekkjw?si=YFv8o9M_q2THyHiq

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKuLskvBVl0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq-jGBQy8EU

https://youtu.be/LwpZc9S4rxI?si=2TMxY-fQXlrGX_rn

Products Discussed:

https://www.korallen-zucht.de

https://www.faunamarin.de/en/8143/

https://www.faunamarincorals.de/en/VIB-X-Marine/14282-VH

Frag Garage Links:

https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheReefPodcast

https://fraggarage.ca/

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

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

https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

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Kenny Lin, owner of New York based Pieces Of The Ocean, breaks down his philosophy and simple reefkeeping practices. His humble and open minded approach to the hobby keeps him striving for the best coral colour and growth. He is a passionate reef keeper and successful business owner with 15+ years experience. Check out the POTO website for some of the best corals in the game!

Parameters

• Alkalinity: 7.0-7.8 dKH
• Calcium: 425-440 (rarely test)
• Phosphate: 0.05-0.12
• Nitrate: 0.10-0.30 (rarely test)
• Specific gravity: 1.025 - 1.026
• Temperature: 77-78 degrees Fahrenheit
• PH: 8.1-8.4

POTO Links:

https://www.piecesoftheocean.com/

https://reefnbid.com/

https://facebook.com/piecesoftheocean

https://instagram.com/piecesoftheocean

https://youtube.com/user/piecesoftheocean

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJX8SulPsvg

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https://fraggarage.ca/

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

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https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

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Jamie gives us a detailed breakdown of the work done at the Coral Spawning Lab and from his home, successfully and predictably rearing corals of many different species and genus. Jamie and Adam discuss the many trials and tribulations of his decades long research. We learn about settlement challenges, the reality of ‘spliced corals’, solutions for the future health of our coral reefs and much more! Jamie holds the position of Aquarium Curator and Living Collections Manager at the Horniman Museum and Gardens. He plays a lead role in the Coral Spawning Lab project. Before joining the Horniman, Jamie served as the Head Aquarist at the London Aquarium, where he deepened his fascination with coral biology. Additionally, Jamie gained experience as an underwater cameraman in Borneo, capturing the diverse species inhabiting the coral reefs of the Celebes seas.

Jamie Links:

https://www.horniman.ac.uk/people/jamie-craggs/

https://www.coralassistlab.org/jamie-craggs

https://www.coralspawninglab.org/

Frag Garage Links:

https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheReefPodcast

https://fraggarage.ca/

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

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

https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

https://reefbuilders.com/2017/04/13/cali-tort-spawn-captivity/

Timestamps

00:00:00 Start

00:00:25 Episode Introduction

00:01:45 Episode Start

00:05:30 Colony Size

00:08:17 Adam's Cali Tort Spawn

00:10:10 Adam's SPS Spawn 2022

00:13:00 Hybridization and Timing

00:18:00 Singapore Broodstock

00:23:22 Cross-Section Analysis

00:27:00 Timing

00:35:00 Photoperiod and Temperature Tampering

00:49:38 Spawning and Rearing Coral in Aquariums

00:50:07 Sexual Reproduction in Corals

00:51:50 Broadcast Spawning Coral Life Cycle

00:55:42 In The Beginning 2012

00:58:18 Constructing Broodstock Colonies

01:01:02 Inducing Broadcast Coral Spawn Ex Situ

01:05:25 Lunar Cycles

01:08:00 Gametes Checks

01:12:13 Development Stages

01:17:18 Settlement

01:24:40 Symbiodiniaceae (zooxanthellae) Uptake

01:30:27 Fluorescent Green Protein

01:34:12 Grow Out - Survival Bottlenecks

01:36:30 CCA's and Surface Settlement

01:38:12 Co-Culturing to Maximise Spat

01:39:46 Survivorship – Role of Microherbivory

01:41:00 Sea Urchin Development and Treatments

01:48:42 Maximising Output

01:50:35 Closing The Life Cycle

01:51:18 Phase Shifting Spawning Seasonality

01:52:53 Assisted Evolution or Assisted Gene Flow

01:56:45 Interspecific Hybridisation

02:01:35 Mobile Spawning Labs

02:04:17 Ex Situ Spawning

02:06:02 Spawning in The Craggs Kitchen

02:13:00 Spawning Scolemia

02:19:39 Spawning Catalaphyllia

02:23:56 Spawning Micromussa Lords

02:25:17 Spawning Blastomussa Wellsi

02:25:48 Unique Power of Ex Situ Spawning

02:26:17 Spawning Galaxea

02:27:01 Inducing Multiple Spawn Each Year

02:27:34 The Future of the Hobby and Selective Breeding

02:29:22 Allogenic Reponses

02:31:56 Spliced Corals

02:38:14 Final Question and Closing

02:40:33 Outro

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An in-depth discussion, Claude and Adam dive into bacteria and the coral microbiome, the importance and ways to maintain trace element levels, the difference in major element sources, balancing nutrient levels, and much more. Claude Schuhmacher is founder/CEO of Fauna Marin, FM ICP Lab and the FM coral farm, based out of Germany.

https://www.faunamarin.de/

https://www.faunamarincorals.de/en/

https://faunamarincorals.de/en/VIB-X-Marine-140g/14282V

https://www.facebook.com/FaunaMarin/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490705804549503/

https://www.instagram.com/faunamarin/

https://www.instagram.com/fauna_marin_corals/

https://www.instagram.com/fauna_marin_usa/

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Adam and Mike discuss the ups and downs associated with the psychology of the hobby and why making friends and connections is so important. They cover some of Mike’s newest tips and discoveries. Mike Paletta has written hundreds of articles for online and print publications. He also received the MASNA award in 2022, one of the highest honours for contributors to the reef hobby. Make sure to check out his articles at the links below!

https://reefbuilders.com/author/mikepaletta/

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/authors/mike-paletta.13180/

https://www.coralmagazine.com/2022/09/02/michaele-paletta-honored-with-2022-masna-award/

https://www.tfhmagazine.com/articles/saltwater/reef-tank-maintenance-you-should-be-doing

https://reefs.com/the-2022-masna-aquarist-of-the-year-and-masna-award-recipients/

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https://fraggarage.ca/

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https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

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Lou and Adam discuss the bioavailability of nutrients to our corals, different carbon sources and their affect on bacteria, different methods of supplying major elements and much more! Lou is the CEO of Tropic Marin USA, as well as the Vice President of MASNA (Marine Aquarium Society of North America).

http://www.tropicmarin-usa.com

https://www.facebook.com/TropicMarin

https://www.instagram.com/tropic_marin

https://masna.org

https://macna.org/

https://www.tropic-marin-smartinfo.com/phos-feed?lang=en

Frag Garage Links:

https://fraggarage.ca/

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

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

https://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

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Adam and John discuss his vast experience, running a maintenance company for 25 years and all of the knowledge he's gained over the years. Reefworks is based out of Austin Texas and is prolific of the US coral show circuit.

Reefworks Links:

https://www.reefworkscorals.com/

https://www.facebook.com/reefworkscorals/

https://www.instagram.com/reefworks_corals/

Frag Garage Links:

https://fraggarage.ca/

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

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

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Adam and coral wizard Anand Kaimal discuss his use of the Reef Moonshiners method, the importance of certain trace elements, feeding corals and much more! Collectors Corals is based out of Oak Brook, IL, USA. Check out his wares at the links below:

https://www.facebook.com/CollectorsCorals

https://collectorscorals.com/

https://www.instagram.com/collectorscorals/

N-DOC Test mentioned:

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/1-pack-n-doc-organics-seawater-analysis-triton.html

https://www.reefmoonshiners.com/

Frag Garage Links:

https://fraggarage.ca/

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

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

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