Reef News Network

This week on the Reef News Network we have the news, Mantis Shrimp, refractometers and we talk to David Lee from Seachem. David tells us a little bit about his personal tanks, Seachem's philosophy, their extensive product line. In addition, we learn about some new products in the pipeline from Seachem and how they leveraged partnerships with industry leaders like Sicce to build a line of filters like no other. All this and more on episode 3 of the Reef News Network! 0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Host Chat 6:01 - The News Tetrapod plugs can dramatically improve coral outplanting - https://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/tetrapod-frag-plugs-can-dramatically-improve-reef-restoration RadioLab - http://www.radiolab.org/story/rippin-the-rainbow-an-even-newer-one/ After 70 Days, Fiji Coral Trade Ban is Lifted - https://www.reef2rainforest.com/2018/03/08/after-70-days-fiji-coral-trade-ban-is-lifted/ 13:45 - Tip of the week: BUY a refractometer 18:05 - Feature Guest: David Lee of Sechem www.seachem.com 50:30 - Outro

This week on the Reef News Network we will be talking news, shop vacs, and Dude, what's in my water? Forget what's happening in your tank, let's talk about what is lingering in your water before you even start! This week we will talk about what is in your source tap water, what the good is, what the bad is and why you honestly don't want to use it. We will discuss what to look and test for, what you should do about what you find and give some tips on what to do if you are forced to use it. All this and more on episode 2 of the Reef News Network! 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Host Chat 4:56 - The News A 'marine motorhome for microbes': Oceanic plastic trash conveys disease to coral reefs - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180125140848.htm This new squid species is adorably tiny - https://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/this-new-squid-species-is-adorably-tiny Scuba Diver Swims Through Garbage In The Ocean - https://710wor.iheart.com/featured/len-berman-and-michael-riedel-in-the-morning/content/2018-03-09-sc

This week on the Reef News Network we will be talking news, skimmers, and the Great Water Change debate. For those of you who do or don't do water changes but want to know why you should or shouldn't this episode is for you. Join us for a point, counterpoint on the topic and learn more about why it is possible to NOT do them anymore. 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Host Chat 6:25 - The News A mutant zooxanthallae can refuse coral symbiosis - https://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/scientists-create-a-mutant-zooxanthallae-that-refuses-corals Most Sunscreens Can Harm Coral Reefs - https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/02/19/travel/most-sunscreens-can-harm-coral-reefs-what-should-travelers-do.html?referer=https://t.co/casdt4vW8Q The lobster emoji was anatomically inaccurate so now it's getting fixed - https://mashable.com/2018/02/23/lobster-emoji-legs-unicode.amp?__twitter_impression=true 14:21 - Tip of the week: DO NOT waste time or money on a CHEAP skimmer! 17:55 - Feature Topic: The Great Water Change Debate Saltwater

Reef News Network is a weekly podcast dedicated to the saltwater enthusiast and Reefkeeping hobbyist. Every week your hosts Peter and Jeremy will bring to you industry news, tips, listener calls, featured topics and special guests. This show is fun and upbeat while being educational and informative, so remember keep your eyes on your tank and your ears in the reef!