Beyond The Reef

Adam discusses various topics with Leonardo’s Reef owner Leo Den Breejen. From his collection and acquisition of acropora species, strict quarantine protocol, to the equipment and products he uses. No snake oil in this conversation!Leonardo’s Reef was founded in 2009 by Leonardo den Breejen, and gradually specialized in the propagation of corals from the Acropora genus. Leonardo, better known as “Leonardo’s Reef” online, has been a reefkeeper for over 20 years. In this period, he gained recognition with several projects such as “Formosa Forest” and “Apogon Reef”, has been featured on boards e.g. Reefcentral and Thereeftank, websites e.g.  Reefbuilders, and magazines e.g. Reef Hobbyist Magazine. Currently, he is the head of the Leonardo’s Reef coral farm and is a University lecturer in Biology.Links and products discussed:https://leonardosreef.com/https://www.facebook.com/LeonardosReefLabFrag Garage YouTube Channelhttps://www.facebook.com/fraggaragehttps://fraggarage.ca/https://www.tropic-marin.com/https://www.atinorthamerica.com/https://m.jebao.com/index.htmlhttps://orphek.com/https://ecotechmarine.com/

A casual and insightful conversation with Rey Riveron of Pirates Reef Corals. They discuss the various products he uses in his systems, the variety of foods and products he feeds, lighting and more. Miami based Pirates Reef Corals is a home-based coral aquaculture business, run solely by coral aficionado Reinaldo Riveron. "Here at Pirates Reef Corals, all of our corals are aqua-cultured from small frags not just because we enjoy it but because it makes sure they will grow in your reef as well. We are hobbyist at heart with a passion for growing out the rare and unique. And remember, If their tank ain’t nice, don’t take their advice!"Links and products discussed:https://www.piratesreefcorals.com/https://www.facebook.com/Pirates.Reef.CoralsFrag Garage YouTube Channelhttps://fraggarage.ca/https://www.facebook.com/fraggaragehttps://www.coralessentials.com.au/https://www.coralvue.com/easyreefs-easysps-evo-gel-coral-foodhttps://www.captiv8aquaculture.com/https://www.korallen-zucht.de/en/Salt-Water-Aquarium-Care/Problem-solving/Flatworm-Stop-250-ml.htmlhttps://reefnutrition.com/products/oysterfeasthttp://aquariumcoraldiseases.weebly.com/green-boring-algae.htmlhttps://g1.redseafish.com/red-sea-salts/red-sea-salt/https://ecotechmarine.com/

Jay and Adam discuss diagnosing and recovering compromised corals, FGP infection, the future of coral spawning in captivity, as well as overrated methods and fads in the hobby today. They dig into some of Jay’s best tips and tricks for maintaining his absolutely stunning 400 gallon mixed reef! Unorthodox Reef is based out of Ottawa, Canada.🐠 ALK 8-9 dkh🐠 CAL 420-480🐠 Mag 1320-1450🐠 N03 10-15 ppm🐠 P04 .1-.15🐠 2 part dosing ESV/Calcium Reactor🐠 400 Gallon 96"x36"x27.5"https://www.instagram.com/unorthodox_reef/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Mvi3r4Mcth-HU_TyBOSqwhttps://www.facebook.com/unorthodoxreef/https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/reef-of-the-month-february-2022-jay_bros-400-gallon-dream-tank.890040/https://unorthodoxreef.ca/https://coralmagazine.com/ (volume 19, issue 4)https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/coral-magazine-refugiums-gone-wild-volume-19-issue-4.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JGv0naSx7shttps://www.liveaquaria.com/product/2158/?pcatid=2158https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/2285/?pcatid=2285https://www.twolittlefishies.com/https://www.neptunesystems.com/https://www.tunze.com/

Adam and Ty discuss the past, present and future of reefkeeping, as well as coral spawning, acquiring corals from different regions of the world and the challenges involved. Ty's explains his use of calcium reactors, among other methods and techniques for growing amazing corals.https://www.blacklabelaquatics.com/https://www.instagram.com/black_label_aquatics/https://redseafish.com/https://fraggarage.cahttps://www.captiv8aquaculture.com/https://reefbuilders.com/2019/05/20/flaming-sunrise-from-candy-corals-is-one-of-a-helluva-acropora-speciosa/

The Adams duke it out! A very heated (not really! haha) discussion with Adam Derickson from Battle Corals, about pushing the limits of parameters (high and low ph, elevated salinity, trace elements, water flow etc), different lighting options, acquiring new corals and much more. Battle Corals has been in the game for 10+ years, selling amazing SPS corals, based out of WI, USA. Adam is a supporting member and author of many articles on Reef2Reef. Check him out at the links below:https://battlecorals.com/https://www.facebook.com/resuscitatethebattlemasterBC/https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/battlecorals.389/https://www.instagram.com/battlecoralshttps://www.neptunesystems.com/https://www.tunze.com/https://explore.omsystem.com/ca/en/tg-7

BSA owner Ben Aronowitz talks about some of the craziest corals he’s acquired over the years and the trials and tribulations that entails. He reveals the the most expensive coral he ever sold (a rainbow acanthophyllia), which now resides in Andrew Sandler’s (Polo Reef) collection. Adam pries at Ben’s methods and use of various foods, products and equipment. BSA Corals resides in Scottsdale AZ. Be sure to check out his instagram for some serious eye candy!https://bsacorals.com/https://www.instagram.com/bsacorals/https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/bsa-corals.724/https://reefbuilders.com/2023/03/10/awesome-fish-spotlight-the-feminine-wrasse/https://reefbuilders.com/2016/10/27/rainbow-acanthophyllia-2/https://reefnutrition.com/products/oysterfeasthttps://g1.redseafish.com/red-sea-salts/red-sea-salt/https://ecotechmarine.com/https://www.neptunesystems.com/https://www.esvaquarium.com/https://fraggarage.ca/https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Twhttps://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

Ryan and Adam discuss some potential in-tank methods for treating AEFW’s, his use and success with the Moonshiners method and all about Ryan’s current system and the products he employs. Based out of Cicero IL, Ryan is currently in his last year of residency, on his way to becoming an MD. In his spare time, he hot rods the S!@# out of his 600ish gallon (combined) system. Be sure to check out his website and social media links below:https://chumminghamsreef.com/https://www.instagram.com/chumminghamsreef/https://www.facebook.com/chumminghamsreef/Ryan and Adam on Reef Dudes June 1 2022:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxQSP7Y-3gI&t=15sHydros Kraken: https://www.coralvuehydros.com/control/kraken/https://www.reefmoonshiners.com/https://fraggarage.ca/https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Twhttps://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

Allan discloses to Adam his secret weapon, a mixture of particulate foods and bacteria, which makes the components extra bio-available to corals. 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 their ongoing thread on Reef2Reef to keep up with their progress and methodology. Lots of colourful tips in this episode!https://www.instagram.com/crt_reefs/https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/some-of-my-acro-collection.173621/https://fraggarage.ca/https://www.instagram.com/fraggarage/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkiAJNqvoIRDRTFs34e6Twhttps://www.facebook.com/fraggarage

Shane and Adam discuss, the various methods SBB Corals use in their systems, along with the importance of RODI maintenance and the role it plays in our tanks. They also dig deep into the care and adapting acropora speciosa to aquarium conditions. SBB Corals is based out Jersey City, NJ and has been selling some of the best high end corals in the USA since 2014. Be sure to check out the website and resources at the links below:https://sbbcorals.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sbbcorals/https://www.facebook.com/Shanebbacker/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdTYsl1p6r33lyhNjxj_mBwProducts discussed:https://www.americanreef.com/product-page/americanreef-hpdhttps://www.amazon.com/Pentek-ChlorPlus-Carbon-Filter-Cartridge/dp/B0051VC7CW/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2M6OBO2U1FIVQ&keywords=chloramine%2Bfilter&qid=1700877812&sprefix=chloramine%2Caps%2C339&sr=8-5&th=1https://www.esvaquarium.comIodine Test Method:https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/using-hanna-checker-hi-707-to-test-for-iodine.669022/?fbclid=IwAR3BB7IAnsRaRb2oQ4hG6SMmKgnKNy9RJfcg6YRf88XD1aNtXp9W3Kc2Jgo