Talkingreef Podcast Show #33
Links
* Welcome
Welcome to the TalkingReef podcast. The weekly talk show that brings you topics and discussion on marine and reef aquariums.
wedge Upcoming Events
* MASM
www.masm.org
Just a quick reminder that The next MidWest Marine Conference will be held on Saturday, March 25th 2006 at Weber's Inn in Ann Arbor Michigan. there are going to be some great guest speakers so make sure you go to there website and check it out if you are interested in going. the web site for the details is masm.org
* SaltwaterU
SaltwaterU
SaltwaterU TWO is an educational program hosted by the Atlanta Reef Club, promoting "Preservation through Education" through a series of lectures and workshops.
This year's event will be held at the Georgia Aquarium on May 5, 6, & 7, 2006.
and will feature guest speaks such as:
Eric Borneman
Anthony Calfo
Dr. Bruce Carlson
Robert Fenner
Robert Hueter
Martin Moe, Jr
Steven Pro
Walt Smith
wedge Topic 1 - Jake From Razercorals
* Guest Introduction
www.razercorals.comwww.reefpedia.com
This week we have guest joining us, Jake Hagberg. Jake is the owner of the Razercorals.com. A few weeks back i contacted Jake about doing a show about online fish/coral businesses. Jake agreed to do a show with me, and soon after became the first sponsor of the Talkingreef website so special thanks for that..
Jake lives in Minnesota. and has been actively keeping saltwater aquariums for over 8 years. Prior to that he had numerous freshwater tanks ranging from tropical community to cichlids. Jake has been propagating corals for over a two years and has been involved in the Twin Cities Marine Aquarium Society for nearly two and a half years. He is also currently working on beginner articles for Reefpedia which will include a complete 101 guide to starting and maintaining a marine reef aquarium.
* *Interview Questions*
wedge Topic 2 - Aquarium Pests
* Red Bugs
* Acro eating flatworm
* Flatworms (planaria)
wedge Tip Of the Week
* Tank/coral light acclimation
Using simple light timer…
Use plastic screening
* Intro to Bio Fluorescence
Coralite
In this section we welcome back Jake Adams as he prepares us for an upcoming show with an introduction to Bio-Fluorescence
* Questions and Answers
Related Forum Post
For the sake of time this show, im not going to do a full Q&A section. but did want to point you to a forum post. for those of you that setting up a new tank, or just starting and have concerns about if your floor can support the tank, a great article was posted in our forums.
Forum Member Herby, posted an article titled "How heavy of an aquarium can your floor support"
this thread is in the general discussion forum, adn there will be a link in the show notes for it, so check it out
wedge Closing - Community Update
* Sunday Chats
its official, starting this Saturday, and every saturday to follow at 9:00 PM EST will be the official community chat night.
I will be there, the rest of the TR staff ill be there, and we hope you all can join us. we will be there fielding questions on anything you may have or just for general chit chat. these chats are lots of fun. there are multiple rooms, for different topics, so if it gets stuff we can break out to different rooms.
again, every saturday night at 9:00 PM EST, make sure your there to meet your fellow TR listeners
* Listener call in
Don’t forget to call in any questions, intros, or comments to the voicemail line. Its quick and easy, just pick up your phone dial 586 486 3357, and you will get played on the air if you want.
* Frappr Map
TR Frappr Map
Make sure you check out the talkingreef Frappr map, and stick it with a pin.
* Forums
Last but not least, make sure you check out the forums and get involved in this great community