Reef Beef

Rich and Ben, two old salts, talk about all things marine aquarium in a frank and off the cuff conversation.

135 - Comparison: The Thief of Happiness 04/06/2025

135 - Comparison: The Thief of Happiness Comparison: The Thief of Happiness - Episode 135 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about live rock, cyano, Ben’s dead fish, and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Reef Retreat: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: Overcast: Audible: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/36023755

134 - Göne with Adam Staude 03/23/2025

134 - Göne with Adam Staude Göne with Adam Staude - Episode 134 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we have gold beefer Adam Staude as our guest while we chat about Palytoxin, breaking tanks, cleaning your lines, and Adam's tank! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Reef Retreat: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: Overcast: Audible: https://audible.com/pd/B08JJNKYLG /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/35824365

133 - Reefs of the Future with Dr. Chris Jury 03/09/2025

133 - Reefs of the Future with Dr. Chris Jury Reefs of the Future with Dr. Chris Jury - Episode 133 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk Dr Chris Jury of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology about his research. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Chris’s publications: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: Overcast: Audible: https://audible.com/pd/B08JJNKYLG /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/35591030

132 - Nefarious Weeny Corals 02/09/2025

132 - Nefarious Weeny Corals Nefarious Weeny Corals - Episode 132 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about the Bolus method, Ben getting screwed, wrasses, and BEEFS. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: Overcast: Audible: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/35208830

131 - Warm, Salty, Wet 01/26/2025

131 - Warm, Salty, Wet Warm, Salty, Wet - Episode 131 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we continue to talk about diamond rings, sodium hydroxide, HVAC, and more. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: Overcast: Audible: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/35010340

130 - Roll Your Own Spindle 01/12/2025

130 - Roll Your Own Spindle Roll Your Own Spindle - Episode 130 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we continue to talk about the reefing things we loved in 2024. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Tunze DOC skimmers Kamoer pro doser Reef Factory fleece roller Jebao SLW pumps Avast marine skimmate locker Ecoflow battery backup https://us.ecoflow.com/ Big batteries Dos quiet drive Ceramic blades Avast Auto Feeder 4D Aquatics Blades Tunze Scraper Jebao Feeder Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: Overcast: Audible: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/34822255

129 - Things We Loved in 2024 12/29/2024

129 - Things We Loved in 2024 Things We Loved in 2024 - Episode 129 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about our tanks and then the reefing things we loved in 2024. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Rich’s Wife and THE TOUNGE Dalua Skimmer: Reef Octopus Regal: Reefi-Lab Uno: Quanta Pro: Sicce Hydros Sole Trident NP Potassium Chloride Titanium hose clamps: Black silicone tubing Clear silicone tubing Quanta Atlas Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: Overcast: Audible: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/34643200

128 - Pests into Pets with Randy Donowitz 12/15/2024

128 - Pests into Pets with Randy Donowitz Pests into Pets with Randy Donowitz - Episode 128 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about Ben’s client and to Randy Donowitz about being an OG reefer and Aiptasia in Jars. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: Overcast: Audible: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/34454800

127 - NLRO 12/01/2024

127 - NLRO NLRO - Episode 127 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about MASNA, A new show, Rich’s travel, coral spawning, KOH & NaOH, fish death, NLRO, and another fight. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: Overcast: Audible: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/34215320

126 - Thoughts and Prayers 11/10/2024

126 - Thoughts and Prayers Thoughts and Prayers - Episode 126 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about Jebao pumps, coral spawning updates, and plumbing disagreements. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: Overcast: Audible: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/33866037

125 - Yank it Down, Yank it Up 10/27/2024

125 - Yank it Down, Yank it Up Yank it Down, Yank it Up - Episode 125 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we have 9 topics! You won’t believe number 4! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Sanjay’s Article: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: Overcast: Audible: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/33628232

124 - Corals on Corals on Corals 10/13/2024

124 - Corals on Corals on Corals Corals on Corals on Corals - Episode 124 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about chasing down epidemics in your tank, dying fish, and major house renovations! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: Overcast: Audible: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/33435172

123 - Losing Touch 09/29/2024

123 - Losing Touch Losing Touch - Episode 123 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about connecting a chiller to an Apex, being a noob, treating with H2O2, and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Relay: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/33248582

122 - None Shall Pass 09/15/2024

122 - None Shall Pass None Shall Pass - Episode 122 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about Rich’s brain drugs, Ben getting fired, Rich’s tank crash, and QT and disease management. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/33058412

121 - Six Days Without Power 08/19/2024

121 - Six Days Without Power Six Days Without Power - Episode 121 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about how Ben and his clients lost power, Rich's end of line tank, and talk about Rich’s letter to the aquarium industry. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Rich’s article: Salem’s Reef Recap: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/32635427

120 - Self Imposed Emergencies 08/04/2024

120 - Self Imposed Emergencies Self Imposed Emergencies - Episode 120 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about disaster planning, going on vacation, aiptasia on frags, and buying to order. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/32429342

119 - Reef Puzzles with Jonathan Begnaud 07/22/2024

119 - Reef Puzzles with Jonathan Begnaud Reef Puzzles with Jonathan Begnaud - Episode 119 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk to Jonathan Begnaud about science in the hobby, his testing of Vibrant, and his starfish problems. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: Follow Us: Youtube Channel: Spotify: Apple Podcast: Amazon: Player.fm: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/32240562

118 - Information Mavens 07/07/2024

118 - Information Mavens Information Mavens - Episode 118 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about tanks updates, jumping fish, budget shaming, aquarium chillers, and Ask Reef Beef. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/32039357

117 - Back that Stuff Up 06/23/2024

117 - Back that Stuff Up Back that Stuff Up - Episode 117 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about a failing probe, disaster planning, drilling tanks, quarantining fish, and why Rich’s system is stupid. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/31853322

116 - Ben is a Hero 06/09/2024

116 - Ben is a Hero Ben is a Hero - Episode 116 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we hear about Rich’s beef and why Ben is a hero x3! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Relay on Amazon: Viper Coil Coating: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/31667202

115 - Weirdos Coming Together w/ Salem Clemens 05/26/2024

115 - Weirdos Coming Together w/ Salem Clemens Weirdos Coming Together w/ Salem Clemens - Episode 115 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk to Salem Clemens about the meta-hobby! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/31468147

114 - Consult the Ancestors 05/12/2024

114 - Consult the Ancestors Consult the Ancestors - Episode 114 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk Aquabiomics, new Neptune controllers, and nutrient controls. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: https://reefbeefpodcast.com/membership /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/31248942

113 - The Counter Message with Jim Graham 04/28/2024

113 - The Counter Message with Jim Graham The Counter Message with Jim Graham - Episode 113 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode with have return guest Jim Graham back on the show to talk more about battery backups, DC pumps, and the perils of “Sales Reefing”. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Jim’s channel: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/31015543

112 - Johnson-Ross Graph of Reefing 04/14/2024

112 - Johnson-Ross Graph of Reefing In this episode we talk about going Rich’s ICP article, Rich cleans, we graph reefing, and answer some Ask Reef Beef. Should it be Johnson-Ross or Ross Johnson? Let us know in the comments ;) Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/30813133

111 - Excited to be Excited 03/24/2024

111 - Excited to be Excited Excited to be Excited - Episode 111 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about going to ReefStock, Ben’s lighting install, and Rich’s major new tank plans. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/30515183

110 - Palytoxin Stopped His Heart 01/28/2024

110 - Palytoxin Stopped His Heart Palytoxin Stopped His Heart - Episode 110 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk to James Biggers about his adventures in tank maintenance including having his heart stopped for 4 minutes by Palytoxin. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Lemon’s Paper: MASNA Palytoxin Article: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/29678743

109 - Too Much Coral Spawn 01/14/2024

109 - Too Much Coral Spawn Too Much Coral Spawn - Episode 109 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about coral spawning, the Neptune Trident, and Ben’s ventilation problems. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Inkbird WiFi Thermometer Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: https://reefbeefpodcast.com/membership /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/29476728

108 - Aquarium Savant 12/29/2023

108 - Aquarium Savant Aquarium Savant - Episode 108 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about Reef Factory, 6 Things Ben does, and coral spawning! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/29269388

107 - Delicate Little Device 12/17/2023

107 - Delicate Little Device Delicate Little Device - Episode 107 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about super glue, a beef, and catching a sick fish. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! https://reefbeefpodcast.com Become a Member: /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/29115208

106 - Complex, Not Complicated 12/11/2023

106 - Complex, Not Complicated Complex, Not Complicated - Episode 106 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about Flatworm Exit, Money in the Hobby, and calibrating your Trident. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: PolypLab: Champion Lighting: Champion Lighting Wholesale: Links: Merch is now available! Join our Discord: Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! Get our help / advice: Buy Reef Beef a Beer! Become a Member: https://reefbeefpodcast.com/membership /episode/index/show/reefbeef/id/29018058

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