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Reef Threads Podcast #136

by Gary Parr on June 16, 2013

It’s Regular Guy Week #2! This week we welcome John Davis, who is not an aquarium hobbyist. He recently was exposed to the hobby while making an aquarium-pickup trip with Christine. Hear how this hobby appears to an “outsider.” Also, be sure to consider attending the Marine Breeders Initiative workshop, July 13. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Christine and Gary Marine Breeders Initiative Workshop
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Reef Threads Podcast #135

by Gary Parr on June 10, 2013

We return this week to talk about some basic maintenance, the Coral Restoration Foundation’s internship program, our hobby goals, and signs of a healthy tank. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Christine and Gary Coral Restoration Foundation Internship
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Reef Threads Podcast #134

by Gary Parr on June 2, 2013

We’re back with more reef stuff. In podcast 134 we talk about Christine’s breeding Volcano shrimp, helping Snorkel Bob fill his time, the good things about aquariums, saving fish and coral from the LFS, and lining up water-filtering gear. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Christine and Gary … More:

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Reef Threads Podcast #133

by Gary Parr on May 27, 2013

Even on a holiday weekend, we deliver a podcast. This week we compare freshwater and marine clubs, absolutes in the reef hobby, stacking or joining rocks, and aquascaping. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunesAlso, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Christine and Gary… More:

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Reef Threads Podcast #132

by Gary Parr on May 19, 2013

It’s Reef Threads podcast time once again. This time around we talk about Chicago Field Museum research, snake-oil products, leafy sea dragons, pico tanks, LEDs, and reefkeeping’s pinnacle. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Christine and Gary… More:

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Reef Threads Podcast #131

by Gary Parr on May 12, 2013

Yes, we’re podcasting on Mother’s Day at no extra charge to the reef hobbyist. This week we talk about our aquarium plans, homeowner’s insurance, fish-cost perspective, and maricultured/wild vs. tank-raised coral. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine … More:

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Reef Threads Podcast #130

by Gary Parr on May 5, 2013

We return once again, this week to discuss our conversation with Brad Syphus, Boomer Dirt, the future of LEDs, protecting tanks during home remodeling, working at public aquariums, and rock cleaning. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine … More:

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Reef Threads Podcast #129

by Gary Parr on April 29, 2013

This week we introduce a new podcast series. We’re calling these shows our “Regular Guy” podcasts. We have had several guests in the past, but they are all known people in the hobby, i.e., people who write articles, speak at events, and have their own companies. In our “Regular Guy” shows, we will talk with regular hobbyists, i.e., people who keep and enjoy tanks and are generally passionate about the hobby. In other words, we’re going to talk with the people who sit in the audience at speaker events.
Our first Regular Guy is Brad Syphus, a hobbyist who lives in the Salt Lake City area and has an impressive 400-gal reef system. Brad is a hobby veteran who enjoys collecting rare fish and growing corals of all kinds. We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast and learning more about the involvement of a Regular Guy in this hobby. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine… More:

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Reef Threads Podcast #128

by Gary Parr on April 21, 2013

Seven days have passed and we’re back with another podcast. This week we talk about Dory and feedback we received from Ret Talbot, Kris Moore’s tank, the Bay Area Reefer meeting, Christine’s next talk, MASNA scholarships, eating lion fish, and fish-only tanks. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Christine and Gary … More:

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Reef Threads Podcast #127

by Gary Parr on April 14, 2013

It’s reef podcast time once again. Subjects this week include the new Pixar Nemo film, aquascaping alternative, large colonies, education, and filter socks. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Christine and Gary… More: