We The Reefers

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We The Reefers is a podcast that operates above the influence of money and power structures within the reefkeeping hobby. Its creator (me - KalamazooReefer) accepts no sponsorships, no brand ambassador offers, no free gear, no preferred treatment by any business, and does not own or operate a fish/reef/dry goods store - and refuses to do so in perpetuity. All reefkeepers who desire free and open discourse about our hobby are always welcome listeners. Visit my channel (KalamazooReefer) on YouTube, for more content!

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Episodes

Items of Value

This episode covers some of the more excellent values I have found throughout my 6 years of reefkeeping.

Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 7

The Little-Known Story Of The Magnetic Aquarium Pump

In this episode, I deep-dive on all I know about the Magnetic Aquarium Pump, from its true origin to the latest version of it to hit the market.

Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 6

Midnight Strikes For EcoTech Marine

This episode focuses on the impact that Jebao/Jecod’s DMP wavemaker will have on EcoTech Marine’s VorTech line and beyond.

Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 5

Chasing Dragons

This episode covers my reefkeeping journey throughout the Summer of 2024.

Sep 21, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 4

Broad Strokes Methodology

This episode covers some of my broad strokes and methodology in reefkeeping.

Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 3

The Future Of Bulk Reef Supply

CRITICAL NOTE: The commentary about AquaForest actually should have referred to Reef Factory. Deep apologies to the AF folks about the mix-up. Both are European companies and I confused them while talking about it on the fly. This episode covers the events of Summer 2024, leading up to now (mid-August 2024), regarding Bulk Reef Supply.

Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 2

ReefBuilders Matters

This episode centers on a critical discussion surrounding media in the reefkeeping hobby, especially the ReefBuilders organization.

Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Episode #008 - The Fall Of The Hobby’s “Third Place” And What To Do About It

In this episode, I examine the journey the reefkeeping hobby has taken to this point, in which we’ve lost our “third place”, and where we might go from here.

Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode #007 - The High Tide Of Neptune Systems

In this episode, I cover my thoughts on the latest chapter in the reefkeeping hobby’s controller wars, in depth.

Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode #006 - Radions, ReeFis, & The Umbrella Corporation

This episode covers my thoughts on some of EcoTech’s latest pricing and products, my initial reaction to ReeFi Labs lighting, and general thoughts on how Aperture’s approach impacts the companies under its umbrella.

Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode #005 - The Radium Doctors Of Reefkeeping

This episode covers my thoughts on what’s happening in the microbiome space of the reefkeeping hobby.

Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode #004 - The Momentous Benefits Of Planning A Reef Tank

In this episode, I cover the critical importance of properly planning out a new reef tank, and some of the staggering drawbacks to forgoing this process.

Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode #003 - Reef Tank Disaster Mitigation

In this episode, I cover various facets of disaster mitigation, and field some subscriber questions.

Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode #002 - BRS Without Its Frontman

In this episode, I cover Ryan leaving BRS, and what that may mean for them going forward, and also answer YouTube subscriber questions.

Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode #001 - Reefing Gear Regrets

In this episode, I cover Q&A with channel subscribers, and the big topic of reefing gear items I regret purchasing.

Mar 09, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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