Best Reef Builders Podcasts (2025)

In this session we talk with Daniel Kimberley, owner of Monsoon Aquatics in Australia! We talk about the latest trends, harvesting coral & fish and what's next for Monsoon! Cali Kid Corals SMS for 15% off: www.calikidcorals.com/reefbuilders *Remy's internet decided to die for the middle section of the podcast. Note: the internet only goes out when …

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The First Ever 12-Hour Reef Recapathon (2024) 11:54:57

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**Editor's Note: this is the entire, uncut, unedited and uncensored version of Reef Reecapathon 2024. There is profanity throughout. It also appears that YouTube cut off the stream about 6 minutes early. Reef Recapathon took place on December 22nd, 2024. Merch: https://store.reefbuilders.com Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/re…

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Our Picks for 2024’s Best Reef Keeping Products + Big Plans for 2025 1:11:08

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It's been a year of learning, that's for sure! Thank you for joining us for Reef Therapy and hopefully you've enjoyed the @ReefBuildersVideo main channel as well! We appreciate you! Merch: https://store.reefbuilders.com Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reef-therapy/id1560874970?uo=4 Subscribe Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/…

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A Car Drove Into the Reef Builders Studio! 59:11

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About a week ago a car from the neighboring mechanic shop slid into the side of the Reef Builders studio. This caused significant damage to several tanks. All aquariums on that particular wall also had to be removed so structural repair could take place. Make sure to follow the @ReefBuildersVideo main channel for a full length video and more footag…

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The Hidden Factors Behind Coral Pricing 1:24:50

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In this session, we dive into all things MONEY in the reef-keeping hobby. From livestock and dry goods to even plants, we explore the key factors driving prices and what they mean for hobbyists. Merch: https://store.reefbuilders.com Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reef-therapy/id1560874970?uo=4 Subscribe Spotify: https://open…

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Reef Builders 2.0: A Future Vision for the Industry 52:42

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As the end of the year approaches we look ahead to the new vision for Reef Builders, what you can expect in the new year and the World's Largest Root Beer Bar! Merch: https://store.reefbuilders.com Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reef-therapy/id1560874970?uo=4 Subscribe Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GucChwpDp1YYKh2N…

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How To Set Up An Ideal Frag Tank 1:34:49

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If you're setting up a frag tank, this is the session for you! We go through the the ins and outs of starting up the ideal frag tank. Merch: https://store.reefbuilders.com Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reef-therapy/id1560874970?uo=4 Subscribe Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GucChwpDp1YYKh2N6tLpW Subscribe Google: ht…

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The Secrets Behind a Thriving Mega Coral Farm with Top Shelf Aquatics’ Kevin Burda 58:36

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In this session, we talk with Kevin Burda of Top Shelf Aquatics about the never ending battle for stability and innovation inside their mega coral farm! More here: www.topshelfaquatics.com Merch: https://store.reefbuilders.com Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reef-therapy/id1560874970?uo=4 Subscribe Spotify: https://open.spoti…

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Finding Out What Lies Within Bottled Bacteria + New Insights In Coral Science 1:15:37

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In this session we celebrate Salem's 1 Year Reef Therapy Anniversary, discuss new (scary) findings in bottled bacteria, UV sterilizers, roller mat's and more! Merch: https://store.reefbuilders.com Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reef-therapy/id1560874970?uo=4 Subscribe Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GucChwpDp1YYKh2N6…

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Mastering Coral ID with Coral Finder Guru Russell Kelley 1:20:01

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In this session, we chat with Science Communicator Russell Kelley about his Coral Finder books, the proper way to ID corals & a game of "ID THAT CORAL!" Find more about Russell Kelley and the BYOGUIDES Coral Finder Books here: https://byoguides.com/ *Editor's Note: This is a very visual episode - photos can be found in the video version on the Reef…

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The Ladies Talk & EAT Macroalgae With Tia Davis 51:06

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In this session, we’re heading back to Reefstock Chattanooga for an exciting Ladies Takeover with Evie, Chelsie, and special guest Tia Davis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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LIVE from the Salty Shindig at Reefstock Chattanooga 1:48:04

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In this session we talk to a variety of vendors, speakers and hobbyists at the Salty Shindig the night before Reefstock Chattanooga! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Behind Big Reefing Tech w/Co-Founder of Ecotech Marine, Patrick Clasen 1:15:26

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In this session we chat with co-founder of Ecotech Marine, Patrick Clasen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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ICP Calibration Explained - Behind the Scenes at Triton Lab 1:22:14

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In this session, we talk with the owner of Triton Labs, Ehsan Dashti about all things ICP and N-DOC testing. We also ask the question everyone wants the answer to....how often and how are these machines calibrated? Merch: https://store.reefbuilders.com Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reef-therapy/id1560874970?uo=4 Subscribe S…

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The Reef Aquarium Hobby From a Wholesaler's Point Of View 46:59

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In this session, we talk with one of the owner's of Vibrant Corals and Fish about the industry from a wholesaler's point of view. This was a fun impromptu session in Caleb's office at the shop! Vibrant Corals and Fish: https://vibrantcoralsandfish.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How Community Science Experiments Can Change the Reefing Hobby 56:07

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In this session we chat with Dr. Eli Meyer and Dr. Andrew Bouwma about the first ever Reef Builders community science experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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A Flat Acropora and All The Reefing Things We're Excited About 1:08:19

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In this session, Remy & Salem discuss Salem's recent trip to the Bahamas, some unique acropora at ACI Aquaculture & all the reefing things they are currently excited about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Diving into Coral Taxonomy Basics for Reef Keepers 1:02:13

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In this session we chat with Sean Ono about the importance of coral taxonomy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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How to Harness the Power of Observation in Your Reef Aquarium 58:56

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In this session, Remy, Salem, Sara Stevens and Reisa Kilgore talk about the power of observation in a reef aquarium. We spend so much time tinkering in this hobby but how often do you take a step back and observe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Spawning Goniopora and Other LPS Corals At a Commercial Scale 1:18:20

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In this session we talk with Don Gilson and Lu Shao from Inter-Fish PTY in Australia. They've been spawning corals in captivity and growing some amazing new chimera's! ICP-Analysis - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Be Good or Be Good At it, How We Break the Rules of Reef Keeping Successfully 1:11:08

1+ y ago1:11:08

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In this session, Sara, Jen and Chelsie chat about all the "rules" we break in reef keeping - and how to break them successfully. ICP-Analysis - http://www.icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Micro & Macro Reef Tanks + Everything In Between w/Shane Coleman 1:17:27

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In this session, we're headed to Cairns, Australia to check in on Shane "Danger" Coleman! Shane works at Sustainable Reefs. ICP-Analysis - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Getting Specific On Inverts and Exploring the Special Talents of Our Fish - Mimicry 1:06:47

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In this session, we wrap up our conversation about inverts and chat about fish mimicry! ICP-ANALYSIS - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Remy's Trip To Australia & Using Natural Seawater In A Reef Tank 1:00:28

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In this session, Remy talks about his trip to Melbourne, Australia! While down under he noticed a lot of local fish stores and hobbyists use natural seawater for their reef tanks. ICP-ANALYSIS - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Mini Session With Steve Visser - Owner of ICP-Analysis 13:17

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This short session was recorded at Reefstock Denver 2024. Steve and ICP-Analysis have been a great sponsor of the podcast for many years now! More here: http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Mastering Mangroves in Your Reef Tank - How To Grow, General Care & Benefits! 1:19:55

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In this session we invite mangrove enthusiast, Tyler Wells! If you've ever wanted to explore life above the aquarium, what better way than growing mangroves! ICP-ANALYSIS - http://icp-analysis.com Find Tyler here: https://www.instagram.com/inland_reef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Why a Strong Cleanup Crew is so Important in a Reef Tank! | Ladies Take Over 1:44:57

1+ y ago1:44:57

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In this session, the ladies discuss all things clean up crew! ICP-Analysis: http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Celebrating 100 Sessions of Reef Therapy 57:30

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In this session, we got some very special people together at the Reef Builders Studio while prepping for Reefstock Denver 2024. Guests on this session: Windsor Adams, Luc Adams, Cris Capp, Raj Shingadia, Than Thein, Chris Carney, Rob Mougey, Chris Meckley & Evie Hale ICP-ANALYSIS: http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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Is the New "Probiotic Concoction" Coral Food Safe To Use? 1:28:15

2y ago1:28:15

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In this session, Allan Vo talks about his 'probiotic concoction' at length. We explore the ins and outs of how it's made, if it's safe and some ways to improve it in the future. This was a fun episode! ICP-ANALYSIS - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The "Microbial Men" Discuss All Things Bacterial at Reefstock Denver 2024 50:18

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In this session, Salem Clemens (Reef Builders), Taras Pleskun (Top Shelf Aquatics), Dr. Eli Meyer (Aquabiomics), Dr. Andrew Bouwma (Biologist & Science Educator) & Kenneth Wingerter (Hydrospace) discuss why the bacterial microbiome in your reef tank is so important. If you'd like to participate in community experiments, please contact Salem(at)Reef…

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Kicking Off Reefstock 2024 - Ladies Take Over 58:46

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In this session, we kick off Reefstock Denver at the studio! This was recorded on February 28th, just a couple days before the big event. Evie, Sara and Chelsie chat about meat tenderizer, the importance of maintenance routine, failure points and so much more! ICP-ANALYSIS - http://www.icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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Bobbit Worm Bites, Palytoxin Exposure, the "Phoenix Effect" and More! | Ladies Take Over #96 1:19:22

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In this episode, Evie, Jen and Chelsie talk about bobbit worm bites, palytoxin exposure, maintenance stories, the "Phoenix Effect" with plate corals and more! ICP Analysis - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Walt Smith Joins Reef Therapy to Talk About Fiji Reopening Coral Export 1:08:05

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In this episode, we chat with Walt Smith about the Fiji coral ban being lifted and export resuming. We talk about the famous Fijian yellow coral, acropora, the ADE Project and more! ICP-Analysis - http://icp-analysis.com A.D.E. Project - https://adeproject.org/ Blue Ocean Designs - https://blueoceandesignsbywalt.com/ Learn more about your ad choice…

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Turning A High School Into One of the Largest Frag Swaps in America 1:10:20

2y ago1:10:20

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In this episode we talk with Jon Swanson, Science Teacher at E.O. Smith High School and founder of the Frag Farmer's Market. Jon has been an aquarist for 40+ years, salt water for 35 years, reefs for almost 30. He has a bachelors in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and a Masters in Plant Science/Molecular Biology, both from UCONN. Jon has been a te…

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Live From the Reef Builders Studio 55:33

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In this episode, Evie catches up with Jack, Sara Stevens and Rob Mougey! ICP-Analysis - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Salem Weighs In On Ich, Uronema and His "Beef" With Raj 1:12:26

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In this episode we talk with Salem about Remy's current ich problem, Aquabiomics test results and the apparent "beef" between him and Raj. ICP ANALYSIS: http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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The Ladies Take Over Reef Therapy AGAIN! 1:02:43

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In this episode, Evie, Sara, Jen and Chelsie talk about Caribbean corals, conservation, maintenance and more! ICP ANALYSIS: http://icp-analysis.com Evie: https://www.instagram.com/threadfin/ Sara: https://butterflies.org/invertebrate-experts/sara-stevens/ Jen: https://newwaveaquaria.com/ Chelsie: https://www.instagram.com/aquaticaptitude/ Learn mor…

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Step-By-Step Reef Tank Maintenance Workflow, Massive Residential Aquariums and more! 55:31

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In this episode, we talk with Austin Lefevre of Tenji Aquarium Design + Build! We chat about maintenance workflow, rare fish, the reefing hobby & lots more! ICP ANALYSIS: http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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It's Coral Spawning Season in Richard Ross' Laboratory 1:24:48

2y ago1:24:48

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In this episode we talk to Richard Ross about all things coral spawning. We talked to him just hours before his acropora spawned in the lab. You'll learn some of the basics of coral spawning in this episode. ICP ANALYSIS - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Keeping Large Angelfish In A Reef Aquarium, Setting Up An Easy QT Tank and MORE! 1:18:58

2y ago1:18:58

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In this episode we talk with Jason Brown ( @UnorthodoxReef ) about his beautiful 400g system! We also talk abut his large angelfish collection & how to set up a simple QT tank. ICP ANALYSIS: http//icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Maricultured Corals, Red Speckled Macroalgae, Not Giving Up On Ailing Corals & MORE! 1:11:40

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In this episode we talk with David Lemus, engineer, lifelong reefing hobbyist and former @TopShelfAquatics farmer! We talk about giving maricultured corals a chance, a red speckled macroalgae, not giving up on ailing corals and so much more! Purchase an ICP Test: http://www.icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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Alternative Reefing Keeping Gear & Emergency Plans 1:12:32

2y ago1:12:32

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In this episode we talk to Jim Graham AKA @telegraham all the socials about his reef keeping journey, alternative gear & emergency power plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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The State of the Reefing Hobby & More! (Aquashella Daytona 2023) 48:14

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In this episode, we chat about the current state of the hobby, fashion corals, the Jake Adams memorial dive trip and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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The FIRST EVER Reef Therapy "Ladies Take Over" Episode 28:36

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In this episode we get to know Evie, Jen, Sara and Chelsie! They cover a wide range of topics all surrounding their love for coral! Evie - https://www.instagram.com/threadfin/ Jen - https://www.instagram.com/newwaveaquariamn/ Sara - https://www.instagram.com/butterflypavilion/ Chelsie - https://www.instagram.com/aquaticaptitude/ Learn more about yo…

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A Bacterial Balancing Act and Microbiology's Crucial Role in Reef Aquarium Health with Salem Clemens 1:13:30

2y ago1:13:30

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In this episode we talk to Salem Clemens about bacteria's important role in the reef aquarium and more! ICP-Analysis: https://www.icp-analysis.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.