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Talkingreef

131 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 years ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratings

Discusions about anything related to marine saltwater and reef tanks. Here we will discuss everything from basic Fish Only tank care to advanced reef system care. We will also discuss equipment and DIY type projects.

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Episodes

NaturalSeawater-TR-Ep30

January 26, 2006 23:29 - 29 minutes - 17 MB

In this show i am joined by our very own Dave Perry (JustDaveP as he's know in our forums). Dave joined me in the show to talk about the collection and use of natural Seawater (NSW) in our reef tanks.

XeniaFragging-TR-Ep29

January 20, 2006 02:27 - 1 minute - 6.23 MB Video

A quick how to video on fragging Xenia coral

Substrate-pt2-TR-Ep28

January 20, 2006 02:18 - 28 minutes - 16.6 MB

in this part 2 of the substrate series, i discuss some of the main differences between using a Deep sand bed, shallow sand bed, and using a bare bottom. i also discuss soem items related to diatoms from a recent thread in our forums

Substrate-pt1-TR-Ep27

January 13, 2006 03:58 - 22 minutes - 13.1 MB

In this Part 1 of 2 series i give you a more in-depth look at sand beds, what htey are and how they work. Going over the details in how they actually provide such a great source of natual filtration for your tank. breackign don the different zones in the sand bed, and how each one functions.

CyanideUsage-TR-Ep26

January 05, 2006 04:06 - 36 minutes - 21 MB

This is the first show that has been released under the new partnership with ReefKeeping Magazine. In this show i interview Stephen Pro on his article titled "Cyanide and Its Unfortunate Use in the Marine Ornamental Industry".

StonyCoralIntro-TR-Ep25

December 30, 2005 05:48 - 39 minutes - 22.7 MB

Here it is, show 25, the final show of the year Here ya go, for all those that had questions about Stony corals. In this show my 2 cents on breaking down the common misconceptions about the branching stony coral.

SelectingCoral-TR-Ep24

December 23, 2005 03:30 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MB

Here we are.. One show away from show number 25 :) This show is the follow up to show number 22. In that show i discussed selecting healthy fish. In this episode I discussed selecting and identifying healthy coral. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

TRContest1-TR-Ep23

December 18, 2005 06:42 - 8 minutes - 4.12 MB

Well its finally official. The TalkingReef Podcast has started its first contest. Thanks to all the value contributions from the listeners, this should be a great contest. in this contest The TalkingReef Podcast will be giving away a Free SCWD shipped to your door and no cost. Please see the show notes and this podcast episode for all the details. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

SelectingFish-TR-Ep22

December 16, 2005 00:18 - 17 minutes - 8.45 MB

Back in episode 8 i discussed selecting your first fish... Now i am going to broaden that a bit and discuss what to do when selecting and purchasing your fish overall. I discuss things to look for, and information you need to know when making a purchase. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Q-A#4-TR-Ep16

December 07, 2005 01:25 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB

Here's show number 16. due to scheduling conflicts, Matt was not able to join me for the second filtration episode, so i have delayed this episode. So to get you something, what i have done is a 4th Question and Answer show. These are questions from our forums, that have not been answered on the show. Hope you enjoy them. The next filtration show should be out very soon. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

NanoReefs-TR-Ep21

December 06, 2005 04:55 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

Well, this week I got a chance to meet a great Talkingreef member and supporter, Gwen. She is in a Nano Tank build off contest over at TheReefTank. This is a great site, and a great contest. Because of this, and the other interest in Nano tanks, i decided it would be good to do a show on Nano tanks. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

TestKits-TR-Ep20

December 02, 2005 05:08 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

Test Kits, we all use them, but can we trust them... In this show i briefly discuss some recent experiences with some test kits i have used. This is not a full 1-to-1 comparison, but it is some opinions and observations i have made while using various kits. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Steven Pro Interview-TR-Ep19

November 24, 2005 06:59 - 54 minutes - 25.3 MB

This week i did a special interview with Steven Pro. Many of you may know him from Reefkeeping.com, or from reefcentral. Steven has recently completed an experiment on different products that claim to be reefsafe. Well Steven put them to the test, to determine if they are really reef safe or not. The results are quite interesting. I think the Interview went remarkably well. So please check it out, and leave any comments, questions or feedback in the forums. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25b...

ZERO Impact Reef-TR-Ep18

November 18, 2005 02:25 - 17 minutes - 8.08 MB

An interesting question was raised in the forums this week. It was regarding an Ecologically friendly reef/fish tank. An there happens to be just a thing. the ZERO Impact Reef, and i have done a whole show about it, and how to set it up. Check it out, and leave a comment if you have any. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Cutting Costs-TR-Ep17

November 11, 2005 01:55 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MB

This week i thought i would put together a list of ideas to save you money when setting up or changing your tank. So if you are interested in saving some money with your tank, make sure you check out this episode. I would especially like to hear your ideas. If you have cost saving tips, please call in and leave me a message explaining your cost saving tips and i will play them on-air My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

CommunityUpdate-TR-Ep15.5

November 01, 2005 05:01 - 12 minutes - 5.88 MB

This is a quick update on the TalkingReef Community. Im just letting everyone know about some new changes, and services that are available to the community. this is a short episode, and does not have a normal topic, or Q/A session. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Filtration1-TR-Ep15

October 28, 2005 02:01 - 1 hour - 29.3 MB

Here is the first show in our filtration series. This show goes in-depth on Mechanical filtration. Discussing items like filter floss, sponge filters, and protein skimmers. And after we answer the user question we get into some free discussion. This is a rather long show, but lots of information, and is a very open form. including some on air tests, also, there have been a couple times were we put each other on the spot.. Check out the show to see how its all handled.. My Odeo Channel (odeo/...

Q-A#3-TR-Ep14

October 19, 2005 22:58 - 35 minutes - 14.4 MB

Well we finally started it. This is the first episode were I (Rob) and my new Co-Host (Matt) got together and recorded a show. In this episode Matt and I answer your questions. We both had a lot of fun doing it and will continue to do shows together, so please check it out and let us know how you like it. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Kalk-TR-Ep13

October 14, 2005 04:31 - 35 minutes - 14.3 MB

Podcast Episode 13 Im back with a bit of information about Kalkwasser AKA Limewater. A great and cheap way to maintain calcium and Alkalinity levels in your reef tank. Please stay tuned for the special Question and Answer show, with my new co-host. This Q/A episode should be out soon. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Talkingreef - Ep12

October 07, 2005 05:18 - 27 minutes - 11 MB

Podcast Episode 12 This weeks episode is regarding Tank maturity, i got some information for a post on Reef Central, this topic was from a question that was asked on the ReefCentral forums, and answered by Eric Borneman. This is being reproduced with his explicit permission My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Talkingreef - Ep11

September 30, 2005 00:17 - 25 minutes - 10.1 MB

Podcast Episode 11 This episode i share some more comments and feedback and a couple questions. Main show topic is about Powerhead care and maintenance, and some tips and tricks to rejuvenate your powerheads My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Talkingreef - Ep10

September 23, 2005 03:21 - 33 minutes - 13.2 MB

Podcast Episode 10 This week i am discussing my progress through a recent problem with my Plate coral (Fungia sp.) Some Special thanks to John for creating some very nice banners and logos, to Matt for helping with some marketing for the show, and helping to make the show more interesting (more to come on this soon) Also special thanks to Aquariumpros.ca for supporting the TalkingReef Podcast The online photo database of marine inhabitants is progressing nicely. So please go in to the ph...

Talkingreef - Ep9

September 15, 2005 22:50 - 31 minutes - 13.3 MB

Podcast Episode 9 This week i have received some good questions, so because of this, i am doing this show as Question and Answer show #2. I think i like having a topic show and and Q/A show. i may continue with this format in the future. Either way full details are in the notes, click "Read More" for all the details. I have also started the online photo database, of marine inhabitants. Please go in to the photo gallery and check it out. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Talkingreef - Ep8

September 11, 2005 05:11 - 29 minutes - 11.8 MB

Podcast Episode 8 Main topics here are Selecting your first fish, and Fish acclimation also answer more listener questions and open my offer to start an online photo database, of marine inhabitants My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Talkingreef - Ep7

September 09, 2005 03:37 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MB

Podcast Episode 7 Heres is the question and answer show. i had received some questions that took more than a few minutes to answer so i made a whole show of them My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Talkingreef - Ep6

September 03, 2005 05:37 - 21 minutes - 9.82 MB

Episode 6 release In this episode i discuss synthetic sea salts, what they are, how they work and how to place them in the tank Im still looking for guest hosts, along with comments and questions. Make sure you help promote the show, if you are on a message board, forum, or news group, let other know about the show. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Talkingreef - Ep5.1

August 28, 2005 03:18 - 29 minutes - 11.9 MB

Episode 5 release In this episode i discuss power heads, what they are, how they work and how to place them in the tank Just a reminder to all, im still looking for guest hosts, along with comments and questions. Also, make sure you help promote the show, if you are on a message board, forum, or news group, let other know abou tthe show. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Talkingreef - Ep4

August 23, 2005 23:14 - 28 minutes - 11.3 MB

i apologize if some people get this one twice. Apparently something went wrong with the RSS feed, so i am having to publish it twice. Here it is... The, hopefully, long awaited, episode four. In this show i cover the importance of water current, and basic coral classification. Just a reminder to all, im still looking for guest hosts, along with comments and questions. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Talkingreef - Ep3

August 16, 2005 05:37 - 27 minutes - 11 MB

Episode 3 is finally here, sorry it took so long. Check it out, provide feedback. In this episode i am finishing up on a final item related to the Nitrogen cycle, and ranting about a couple common problems that plague many reefers My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Talkingreef - The Nitrogen Cycle - Ep2

August 09, 2005 00:53 - 19 minutes - 4.54 MB

The main topic of this episode is to give a good base understanding of the nitrogen cycle and how it works. I also briefly adress potential problems when things get out of hand, and how to start the cycle in a new tank. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)

Talkingreef - Intro to Saltwater tanks - Ep1

August 07, 2005 01:03 - 28 minutes - 6.42 MB

In this episode I am introducign the new podcast, and discussign some very basic topics. I know its kinda all over the place, but there was alot i wanted to cover. Future episodes will be alot more organized as i get into more specific topics. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9557826f25be4e0b)