We ask Sarcophyton fanatic Remy about the Weeping Willow Toadstool, how to ID it, and who if anyone has it now. What is the Weeping Willow? The “Weeping Willow” is a species of Sarcophyton. Commonly called “toadstools,” these leathers are…
Underrated Corals, Bobbit Worm Bites, and a Visit to the Reef Builders Studio!
I think it’s safe to say that those of us who live in a colder climate are looking forward to an early spring. A couple weeks ago, Phil didn’t see his shadow, so we’re good, right? Regardless, we’ve had a busy week…
Jack Resurrects the Reef Builders Studio Soft Coral Acrylic Tank
The Fat Cube second-hand acrylic tank was one of Jake Adams’ last projects in the Reef Builders Studio, and sadly, one that he didn’t get to see come to full fruition. Jake passed away in October 2022, and the then-still…
Watch Reef Therapy Episode #88 with Jason Brown of UnorthodoxReef
We’ve brought in a lot of great reefers to feature on the Reef Therapy podcast and this week’s guest, Jason Brown of Instagram’s unorthodox_reef, is certainly one of them. For those who haven’t seen Jason’s reef tank before, it is…
West Coast Reefers – Do You Have An Emergency Power Plan for Hurricane Hilary?
Southern California is well known for having amazing weather year-round, so hearing there is a hurricane looming off the coast may come as a surprise. The last time a tropical storm hit the west coast was in 1939. NOAA is…
How to take Corals on a USA Domestic Flight
If you’re like me, then you try to be as streamlined as possible when flying. The idea of flying to an aquarium conference, buying coral, and transporting it back home seems a bit intense. Why complicate an already arduous process?…
Watch Reef Therapy Episode #76, with Chris Meckley
Raj is on holiday this week so his seat has been filled by Chris Meckley of ACI Aquaculture, and that means way more talk about corals. Remy updates on his tank build and Mark tells of how he had his…
We Visited the ORIGINAL Coral Greenhouse Farm of Tidal Gardens
We just can’t get enough of the businessman, the speaker, the coral farmer, and the gentleman that is Than Thein, owner of Tidal Gardens, Ohio. And this time Remy transitioned from the ultra-clean, ultra-modern facility that we see in TG…
Watch Remy’s New Reef Tank Build Journey
Radio DJ Remy has had a crazy few days and weeks lately. He’s had a big new tank arrive, a three-and-a-half day power outage, as well as juggling his other tanks, family life, and his day job. Watch his video…
This is what 200 Black Widow Bubble Tip Anemones look like!
If ever there was an incentive to clean your tank, rethink your plumbing and tidy up your electrics, then this “system” owned and run by Jeff Dick is it. Starting with the 215-gallon display tank, Jeff has a talent for…