Bonus episode, reefing it forward

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We've covered the softies, tackled the LPS, and now it's time to get serious about the sticks! This week, Jarred, Sam Parker and Sam Philp dive into the beautiful, demanding and occasionally heartbreaking world of SPS CORALS! Whether you're running a full-blown SPS-dominated reef or still trying to keep your first Acro alive, this episode is for you.

Part two in the three-part trilogy on coral. This time we discuss LPS and Much like in part one with softies it's a jam-packed episode. From your staples in the hobby to those corals that just aren't seen in tanks often, if you love LPS this is one not to miss.

Part 1 of our three-part trilogy starts with soft coral. Sam Philp's love for softies has worn off on the rest of the team and we had no choice but to dedicate an entire episode to the soft meaty stuff. If you have been eying off that toadstool or mesmerized by the colours on all the zoas at your local shop, this episode has it all!

Following on from a well-received vol.1 of reefing challenges we are back for a second installment. In this episode we talk to all the things you may not encounter straight away. Sam Parker even talks about the challenge he is facing with outgrowing his dream reef tank and how the demand has shifted over time.

In every aquarium filtration is super important, it keeps our ecosystem in check and builds the foundations on what allows things to live within the tank. Special guest Eric Bee from the water drop joins the team in discussing what makes up the key components of a good filtration system. If your new to the hobby or been around for decades, filtration is always an important topic to discuss.

Are you the type that loves to tinker and get stuck in some projects? Maybe you want to save some money in a hobby that can be expensive. Or, you want use your skill to make some money on the side to put a few extra dollars in the hobby fund. If you answered yes to one or more of these then this is the episode for you!

Chip from Raving Reefs joins the team and gives them a real lesson about macro algae. We talk about refugiums, display macro setups and much more. If Algae has ever piqued your interest, this one is for you

Sam Parker, Sam Philp and Jarred have all been very busy with their tanks of late and with very differnt challenges. Listen in to this episode to see what has been happening with all their tanks and what changes are on the horizon.

There is often more to the bigger picture and often we forget what a hobby truly is. We all love fish and coral but what would happen if we had no one to share our experiences with. This is why the social aspect of the hobby is so important. How do you socialize with your fellow reefer and if given the chance would you do more?