Americanreef - Keeping Saltwater and Coral Reef Aquariums by Learning from Advanced Aquarists
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 21 ratingsThis podcast is dedicated to helping an aquarists keep a successful saltwater and coral reef aquarium. We do it by talking to saltwater professionals and seeing how they do it.
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Episodes
How to Setup a Refugium
December 07, 2014 13:29 - 23 minutes - 75.1 MB VideoIn this video, we discuss several tips and tricks you can use when setting up a refugium. Please send any comments to [email protected].
Managing Algae Growth
November 01, 2014 13:33 - 39 minutes - 487 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we review several tips, tricks and tools to help manage the algae growth on your aquarium glass. For more reef keeping videos head on over to AmericanReef.com.
Part 3 - Reef Tank Lighting with Mike Paletta
September 14, 2014 13:22 - 20 minutes - 273 MB VideoIn part III of the Ultimate Reef Tank Lighting Series we visit Mike Paletta 8 months after the initial installation of the new lighting system. The goal of this project remains the same, find the perfect man-made optimized light source for coral growth and coloration.
Rinse your frozen food with the BRS Media Reactor - ReefKeeping Video by AmericanReef
September 05, 2014 13:37 - 12 minutes - 119 MB VideoIn this video, brought to you my AmericanReef.com, we discuss another great use for the Bulk Reef Supply media reactor.
Neptune Apex Sucks Power - ReefKeeping Video Podcast by AmericanReef - Start a Saltwater Aquarium
July 26, 2014 13:38 - 17 minutes - 168 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef we recorded an episode during a power outage. The good news we got to test out our power outage plan. The bad new, we failed.
Feeding & Phosphates - Pappone - ReefKeeping Video Podcast by AmericanReef
July 12, 2014 13:42 - 19 minutes - 297 MB VideoIn this video from AmericanReef, Mike discusses one of the major sources of phosphates in a marine and coral reef aquarium. As always, he will also provide some insight as to some simple ways to help mitigate their harmful side effects.
A Year Using Ecosystem MiracleMud
June 29, 2014 13:45 - 32 minutes - 393 MB VideoIn this video, brought to you by AmericanReef, we discuss using miracle mud for one year on the 110 gallon tang tank. We'll also demonstrate replacing 50% of the miracle mud for the annual maintenance of the miracle mud sand bed.
Part 2 - Reef Tank Lighting with Mike Paletta
May 10, 2014 13:49 - 36 minutes - 354 MB VideoIn part II of the Ultimate Reef Tank Lighting Series we visit Mike Paletta 4 months after the initial installation of the new lighting system. The goal of this project remains the same, find the perfect man-made optimized light source for coral growth and coloration. As always, send any questions
Tunze 9410 vs Reef Octopus 200int
April 19, 2014 14:08 - 32 minutes - 293 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef we have two new skimmers, a Tunze 9410 and a Reef Octopus 200int. To compare them, we drop them in a 20 gallon aquarium, dump some skimmate into the water and then let the skimmers do their thing.
The Tunze 9004 - A Great Power Outage Skimmer
March 24, 2014 14:18 - 46 minutes - 558 MB VideoThe Tunze 9004 skimmer, everyone should have at least one! It's been 10 months since we installed the ECO system Miracle Mud filtration refugium so it's time for some changes. In this video, we demonstrate a creative use for the Tunze 9004 Skimmer, as well as providing an update on the AmericanReef 110 tang tank that has been running the ECO system Miracle Mud filtration refugium without a skimmer for the past 10 months. We also share some thoughts and options for the best way to feed Americ...
Part 1 - Reef Tank Lighting with Mike Paletta
January 06, 2014 14:23 - 36 minutes - 508 MB VideoPart I of the Ultimate Reef Tank Lighting Series with Mike Patetta and AmericanReef continues the quest of trying to find the perfect man-made optimized light source for coral growth and coloration. In this segment, we focus on the design goals of the project.
Use Neptune Apex to Control a Tunze Turbelle
December 18, 2013 14:37 - 15 minutes - 127 MB VideoIn this AmericanReef video, we demonstrate how to setup and control your Tunze Turbelle pumps with a Neptune Apex controller. Please send any comments to [email protected].
The Tunze 6105.50 Safety Connector - Your Power Outage Savior
October 30, 2013 14:42 - 42 minutes - 393 MB VideoPrepare Your Aquarium for the longest Power Outage with the Tunze 6105.50 Safety Connector and the 6095 Turbelle
How to Setup a simple coral frag tank
September 30, 2013 14:53 - 18 minutes - 198 MB VideoAmericanReef's Russ Kikel visits with Mike Paletta for a tour of his simple to setup and maintain frag tank. As always, send any questions or comments to [email protected]
Fixing the Flaws of an Aging EcoTech Vortech Design
August 19, 2013 14:56 - 201 MB VideoFixing the Flaws of an Aging EcoTech Vortech Design
Reef Tank Lighting Fundamentals with Mike Paletta
July 08, 2013 15:06 - 530 MB VideoAmericanReef's Russ Kikel visits with Mike Paletta while he endeavors to makes some changes to the lighting and flow on his 300 gallon mixed reef. In this video, Mike also shares some details with the viewers as to what he hopes to accomplish by making the changes. As always, send any questions or comments to [email protected].
The History of Tunze
January 04, 2013 15:09 - 83.1 MB VideoIn this video, Roger Vitko, general manager of Tunze USA, shares with us the history of how Tunze was started and a how their products are designed and made.
The Plumbing that drives SanJay's 500-gallon
September 03, 2012 15:12 - 160 MB VideoAmericanReef's Russ Kikel visits Penn State's Dr. Sanjay Joshi at his home in Pennsylvania. Sanjay discusses the design points he considered when converting his 180 gallon coral reef display to a spectacular 500-gallon reef tank. He shares details relating to the design, set-up, and maintenance of this tank, offering the home aquarist both inspiration and invaluable reef-keeping advice. For More ReefKeeping Videos goto www.AmericanReef.com
SanJay Joshi's 500 Gallon Reef Tank
July 02, 2012 15:19 - 131 MB VideoAmericanReef's Russ Kikel visits Penn State's Dr. Sanjay Joshi at his home in Pennsylvania. Sanjay discusses the design points he considered when converting his 180 gallon coral reef display to a spectacular 500-gallon reef tank. He shares details relating to the design, set-up, and maintenance of this tank, offering the home aquarist both inspiration and invaluable reef-keeping advice. For More ReefKeeping Videos goto www.AmericanReef.com
Mike Paletta's 300 Gallon Reef - Part II
May 15, 2012 15:23 - 101 MB VideoIn part two of this two part series, AmericanReef's Russ Kikel visits with Mike Paletta at his home near Pittsburgh, PA. Mike presents his 300 gallon mixed reef aquarium. In this video he shares details relating to reef tank husbandry, aiptasia control and LED lighting, offering the new hobbyist both inspiration and invaluable reef-keeping advice. For over 200 additional videos visit www.AmericanReef.com.
Mike Paletta's 300 Gallon Reef - Part I
March 14, 2012 15:25 - 155 MB VideoIn this video, presented by AmericanReef.com, we take a tank tour of Mike Paletta's 300 Gallon Mixed Reef Aquarium - In part one of this video series, Mike presents his 300 gallon mixed reef aquarium and shares details relating to how to set up a coral reef saltwater aquarium. For over 200 additional videos visit www.AmericanReef.com.
How to Breed Discus Fish - Wetpets & Friends
January 07, 2012 15:31 - 86.6 MB VideoHow to Breed Discus Fish - Presented by WetPets & AmericanReef.com where you can view over 200 educational videos on how to set up and keep a coral reef aquarium. For over 200 additional videos visit www.AmericanReef.com.
How to set up a Discus Fish - Wetpets & Friends
January 06, 2012 15:28 - 132 MB VideoSetting Up a Discus Fish Aquarium - Presented by WetPets & AmericanReef.com where you can view over 200 educational videos on how to set up and keep a coral reef aquarium. For over 200 additional videos visit www.AmericanReef.com.