Beyond The Reef

Building For Long-Term Success - Than Thein (Tidal Gardens)

Adam invites Than Thein, owner of Tidal gardens, to discuss building for long-term success with your reef tank. They discuss old tank syndrome’, resetting and why/when to

Inputs & Outputs Of Your Reef Tank: Dong Zou - AcroGarden (pt 2)

Part two of two episodes! Adam and Dong get together for the second time to discuss all of the input and output sources that encompass our reef aquariums. This episode co

Inputs & Outputs Of Your Reef Tank: Dong Zou - AcroGarden (pt 1)

Part one of two episodes! Adam and Dong get together to discuss all of the input and output sources that encompass our reef aquariums. This episode covers inputs: from fe

Reinventing How You Reef & Overcoming Plateaus (Mike Paletta + Multiple Guests)

For the our first episode of 2025, we bring you a discussion with multiple guests, looking to reinventing how you run your reef and to potentially overcome plateaus. Adam

2024 Year End Review - Peter Dinh (BayArea Reef)

Adam and Peter reflect on reef keeping in the year of 2024: the new products, techniques, lessons learned and controversies. Peter is a hardcore reefer, content creator a

Dr. Andrew Bouwma - Microbiome Testing, Lessons and Results

The quest to understanding a reef aquarium's microbiome has led hobbyist and educator Dr. Andy Bouwma down a path of discovery, via Aquabiomics microbiome testing service

Talkin LPS with Tin Nugyen - Coral Exotic

A departure from the usual 'stickhead' conversations, Adam invites Thinh Nguyen from Coral Exotic to dive in to some of his tips and tricks for keeping healthy and colour

Where Do Our Corals Come From? Rudy Batara - Golden Basket Reef

Adam speaks with Rudy Batara of Golden Basket Reef about his extensive experience in the coral and fish industry, including the processes of growing, importing, and expor

Elliot Azhdam Golden State Corals

Adam meets with Elliot Azhdam from Golden State Corals to dive into his methods and technics, culturing an amazingly array of colorful and unique corals. They discuss the

Misunderstood Topics in Reefkeeping w/ Doug Dorrat (Frag Farm UK)

Adam sits down with Doug Dorrat to clear up some common misconceptions in the reef-keeping hobby. They cover topics from alkalinity, protein skimming, trace elements in s

One Year of BTR! Leonardo’s Reef Returns

Adam invites BTR's first ever guest, Leo Den Breejen AKA Leonard's Reef, to catch up on a year of reefkeeping secrets! Leonardo’s Reef was founded in 2009 by Leonardo de

Scratching the Surface of DOC’s: Christoph Denk (Oceamo) Salem Clemens (Reef Builders)

A two part conversation, with Dr. Christoph Denk (Oceamo) and Salem Clemens (Reef Builders). We attempt to scratch the surface on a complex subject: dissolved oraganic ca

Thirsty for Thirsty's Reef with Johnny Shen

Adam sits down with Johnny Shenn from Thirsty’s Reef to discuss the incredible colors and growth he's able to achieve at his home-based aquaculture facility in Los Angele

Australian Corals! Daniel Kimberley & Juno Siu (Monsoon Aquatics)

Adam is joined by Daniel and Juno from Monsoon Aquatics, one of the largest exporters of Australian corals and fish. They discuss their sustainable methods for collecting

Chris Sabella (Sabella Fella / POTO)

Adam sits down with Chris Sebella for a casual conversation about the methods and techniques Chris uses to achieve his remarkable results in color, growth, and stability.

Dr. Samuel Nietzer and Dr. Mareen Möller - SciReef/ICBM

Adam is joined by Dr. Samuel Nietzer and Dr. Mareen Möller: coral reproduction experts. Sam and Mareen met in 2008 during their undergraduate studies at the University of

Coral Farming in Germany! Corey T/Coralhead (White Corals)

Adam sits down for an in-depth discussion with the coral-obsessed, Corey Treadwell, AKA Coralhead. Corey is the livestock manager at the reputable coral farm, White Coral

Coral Care Series Pt. 2 with Chris Meckley (ACI)

Adam and Chris Meckley (ACI Aquaculture) create a ‘coral care guide’ for many of the common species we keep in our reef aquariums. Correct naming/classification, characte

Oceamo Laboratory Testing - Dr. Christoph Denk

Adam is joined by Dr. Christoph Denk who runs Oceamo Labs, based out of Austria. Oceamo provides the most comprehensive ICP (MS) and laboratory testing for your tank wate

Coral Care Series Pt. 1 with Chris Meckley (ACI)

Adam and Chris Meckley (ACI Aquaculture) create a ‘coral care guide’ for many of the common species we keep in our reef aquariums. Correct naming/classification, characte