Roll Your Own Spindle - Episode 130 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we continue to talk about the reefing things we loved in 2024. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https://w…

Things We Loved in 2024 - Episode 129 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about our tanks and then the reefing things we loved in 2024. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: …

Pests into Pets with Randy Donowitz - Episode 128 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about Ben’s client and to Randy Donowitz about being an OG reefer and Aiptasia in Jars. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https:/…

NLRO - Episode 127 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about MASNA, A new show, Rich’s travel, coral spawning, KOH & NaOH, fish death, NLRO, and another fight. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.…

Thoughts and Prayers - Episode 126 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about Jebao pumps, coral spawning updates, and plumbing disagreements. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Ligh…

Yank it Down, Yank it Up - Episode 125 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we have 9 topics! You won’t believe number 4! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https://www.championlig…

Corals on Corals on Corals - Episode 124 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about chasing down epidemics in your tank, dying fish, and major house renovations! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab…

Losing Touch - Episode 123 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about connecting a chiller to an Apex, being a noob, treating with H2O2, and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion …

None Shall Pass - Episode 122 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about Rich’s brain drugs, Ben getting fired, Rich’s tank crash, and QT and disease management. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab…

Six Days Without Power - Episode 121 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about how Ben and his clients lost power, Rich's end of line tank, and talk about Rich’s letter to the aquarium industry. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholes…

Self Imposed Emergencies - Episode 120 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about disaster planning, going on vacation, aiptasia on frags, and buying to order. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.c…

Reef Puzzles with Jonathan Begnaud - Episode 119 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk to Jonathan Begnaud about science in the hobby, his testing of Vibrant, and his starfish problems. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLa…

Information Mavens - Episode 118 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about tanks updates, jumping fish, budget shaming, aquarium chillers, and Ask Reef Beef. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.co…

Back that Stuff Up - Episode 117 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about a failing probe, disaster planning, drilling tanks, quarantining fish, and why Rich’s system is stupid. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: ht…

Ben is a Hero - Episode 116 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we hear about Rich’s beef and why Ben is a hero x3! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https://www.championlighting…

Weirdos Coming Together w/ Salem Clemens - Episode 115 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk to Salem Clemens about the meta-hobby! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https:…

Consult the Ancestors - Episode 114 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk Aquabiomics, new Neptune controllers, and nutrient controls. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: htt…

The Counter Message with Jim Graham - Episode 113 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode with have return guest Jim Graham back on the show to talk more about battery backups, DC pumps, and the perils of “Sales Reefing”. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyur…

In this episode we talk about going Rich’s ICP article, Rich cleans, we graph reefing, and answer some Ask Reef Beef. Should it be Johnson-Ross or Ross Johnson? Let us know in the comments ;) Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab…

Excited to be Excited - Episode 111 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about going to ReefStock, Ben’s lighting install, and Rich’s major new tank plans. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ …

Palytoxin Stopped His Heart - Episode 110 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk to James Biggers about his adventures in tank maintenance including having his heart stopped for 4 minutes by Palytoxin. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWh…

Too Much Coral Spawn - Episode 109 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about coral spawning, the Neptune Trident, and Ben’s ventilation problems. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion …

Aquarium Savant - Episode 108 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about Reef Factory, 6 Things Ben does, and coral spawning! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https://www…

Delicate Little Device - Episode 107 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about super glue, a beef, and catching a sick fish. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: https://tinyurl.com…

Complex, Not Complicated - Episode 106 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about Flatworm Exit, Money in the Hobby, and calibrating your Trident. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet…

Reef Capitalism with Rob Mougey - Episode 105 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we answer an Ask Reef Beef and speak to Rob Mougey about capitalism in the marine aquarium industry. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquari…

In this episode we talk about the issues Ben is having with a client who rejected him initially and now is back. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: https://tinyurl.com/SWAOctoController Po…

Cooking Twinkies - Episode 103 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we catch up with all the topics that have fallen through the cracks. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: https://tinyurl.…

That's Just Monday - Episode 102 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about who is the hobby, RODI, Ask Reef Beef, and a new channel in our discord. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabin…

Coral ID Party with Russell Kelley - Episode 101 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we speak to Russell Kelley about the ever changing landscape of coral identification and why it is important. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Salt…

Bloody-belly Comb Jelly with Matt Wandell - Episode 100 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we speak to Matt Wandell about his personal tank and his new work exhibit. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Contro…

In this episode we talk about how you deal with a hot summer, water changes, and Rich’s tank during his vacation. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: https://tinyurl.com/SWAOctoController P…

Tossing Money Away - Episode 98 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk about how to tell if a tank is mature, why tanks don’t run on autopilot, and beefs! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Ca…

Pay What it Costs - Episode 97 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk about being inspired, transshipping fish, and multiple beefs. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: https://tinyurl.…

A Face in the Sand - Episode 96 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk about weird fish encounters, feeding your tank, and multiple beefs. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: https://t…

Beef Creatures - Episode 95 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk about critters Ben likes, a new Tunze magnet product, some updates, and a beef! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: h…

Use your Fingers - Episode 94 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk to Arin Sarkissian about his ongoing problems with fish disease. Please note that Cryptocaryon irritans is not Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.c…

Be Kind & Wear Bicycle Shorts - Episode 93 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk about being skeptical vs being cynical, UV & metal halides, ICP Beefs, and Ask Reef Beef! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octo…

School or Shoal? - Episode 92 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk about the fish that Ben puts into his client’s tanks. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: https://tinyurl.com/SWAOc…

Make Something Thrive with Mark van der Wal - Episode 91 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk to Mark van der Wal about his aquarium journey. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: htt…

Disaster Planning with Telegraham - Episode 90 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk to Jim Graham about how to protect your aquarium and home during a power outage. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus C…

Deep Water for Noobs - Episode 89 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk about people having too many mind stories, you don’t need to add fish too quickly, people who know nothing, and bad things that are happening to Rich’s tank. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesal…

Fight a Monkey - Episode 88 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk about being more consistent with maintenance and beef about hobbyists not educating themselves. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Contr…

Push to Connect - Episode 87 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk about cleaning pumps, STN & RTN, pump fittings, and more. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: https://tinyurl.com/SW…

Growth is Health - Episode 86 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we answer several Ask Reef Beef questions! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: https://tinyurl.com/SWAOctoController PolypL…

Signal to Noise Ratio - Episode 85 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk about not being impatient, bad or uninformed choices, beef about crappy equipment, and palythoa. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octop…

Vinyl Records of Reefkeeping - Episode 84 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk about metal halides, Beckett skimmers, Apex settings, and aquarium books. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Ca…

Jelly Sitting on Calcium Razorblades - Episode 83 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk about coral placement, UVB in aquariums, and LGBTQ+ issues & politics. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controll…

Tank Fires are Bad - Episode 82 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk about Terence Fugazzi’s aquarium fire, Dr Sanjay Joshi drops in, why beefers are awesome, and Rich’s MACNA talk. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater A…

Hold My Pump - Episode 81 - Reef Beef Podcast In this episode we talk about troubleshooting systems, the secret mechanical filter, and Ben’s systems. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: htt…