Welcome to the Beyond The Reef podcast, where I talk to experts and researchers in the reef aquarium hobby, discussing a broad range of topics, from biology, to equipment and water chemistry. We take a deep dive into our guest’s methods, techniques and top reef-keeping tips. Hosted by Adam Sutherland from Frag Garage Corals. For a list of episodes and links to products and topics discussed, please check out https://fraggarage.ca/beyond-the-reef/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About the host
Adam Sutherland of Frag Garage hosts Beyond The Reef, a leisure show with 38 episodes published.
Building For Long-Term Success - Than Thein (Tidal Gardens)
May 17, 20251h 52mEp. 38S1
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 do it. Precautions for quarantine, the biggest li
Inputs & Outputs Of Your Reef Tank: Dong Zou - AcroGarden (pt 2)
Mar 11, 20252h 23mEp. 37S1
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 covers mostly outputs: from skimming, to GFO, to wat
Inputs & Outputs Of Your Reef Tank: Dong Zou - AcroGarden (pt 1)
Feb 13, 20251h 58mEp. 36S1
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 feeding, trace element dosing and other external sou
Reinventing How You Reef & Overcoming Plateaus (Mike Paletta + Multiple Guests)
Jan 16, 20251h 47mEp. 35S1
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 Talks to Mike Paletta (author and recipient of th
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 and photographer. Be sure to follow everything he’s
Dr. Andrew Bouwma - Microbiome Testing, Lessons and Results
Dec 11, 20241h 40mEp. 33S1
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 services. Adam discusses with Andy how to interpret the t
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 colourful LPS. They discuss many species, their lighting
Where Do Our Corals Come From? Rudy Batara - Golden Basket Reef
Nov 3, 20241h 32mEp. 31S1
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 exporting corals. They discuss the differences in wild
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 store's display tank, his use of high par LED lig
Misunderstood Topics in Reefkeeping w/ Doug Dorrat (Frag Farm UK)
Oct 6, 20241h 33mEp. 29S1
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 salt mixes to the differences between ICP-MS and IC
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 den Breejen, and gradually specialized in the propaga
Scratching the Surface of DOC’s: Christoph Denk (Oceamo) Salem Clemens (Reef Builders)
Aug 30, 20241h 1mEp. 27S1
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 carbon (DOC’s) and some of the ways in which these c
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 Angeles, California. If you're in the USA and want to ge
Australian Corals! Daniel Kimberley & Juno Siu (Monsoon Aquatics)
Jul 12, 20241h 22mEp. 25S1
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 and farming stunning corals from various regions
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. As a long-time master of the reef hobby, Chris ha
Dr. Samuel Nietzer and Dr. Mareen Möller - SciReef/ICBM
Jun 17, 20241h 26mEp. 23S1
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 Würzburg. Their research collaboration began in 2
Coral Farming in Germany! Corey T/Coralhead (White Corals)
May 24, 20241h 58mEp. 22S1
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 Corals, based in Germany. Among the many hats he wears,
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, characteristics, lighting/par, flow/placement, special par
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 water. Oceamo is the suggested testing method for Reef
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, characteristics, lighting/par, flow/placement, special par
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