Beyond The Reef

Adam Sutherland of Frag Garage•shows.acast.com

Welcome to the Beyond The Reef podcast, where I talk to experts and researchers in the reef aquarium hobby, discussing a broad range of topics, from biology, to equipment and water chemistry. We take a deep dive into our guest’s methods, techniques and top reef-keeping tips. Hosted by Adam Sutherland from Frag Garage Corals. For a list of episodes and links to products and topics discussed, please check out https://fraggarage.ca/beyond-the-reef/

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Coral Reeftank (Allan Vo)

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...

Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Chumminghams Reef (Ryan Cunningham)

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/chummin...

Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 7

BSA Corals

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.insta...

Oct 16, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 6

Battle Of The Adams (Battle Corals)

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://battleco...

Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Farmer Ty - Black Label Aquatics

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.ca https://www.captiv8aquaculture.com/ https://reefbuilders.com/2019/05/20/flaming-sunrise-fr...

Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Unorthodox Reef

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.in...

Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Pirate's Reef Corals

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. W...

Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Leonardo's 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 recogni...

Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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