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This podcast is dedicated to Advanced Aquarists’s Online Magazine viewers. The goal of this podcast is to learn from other advanced aquarists by going behind the scenes and interviewing the individuals responsible for maintaining and designing public salt water aquarium systems such as zoos.

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    Latest episodes from AmericanReef - Saltwater and Coral Reef Aquarium Advanced Aquarists Edition

    Did replacing most smaller circulating pumps with two larger ones affect the Paletta 500 reef tank?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 43:56


    On this episode of AmericanReef, we take a look at the Paletta 500 gallon reef tank 3 months after he replaced most all of the smaller circulating pumps with two larger ones.

    Paletta 500 - 1 year update - dinoflagellates and perfect flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 35:19


    Over the past year Mike has made some changes to his 500 gallon reef. On this episode of AmericanReef Mike will discuss those changes. As well as a dinoflagellate issue and how he solved it. Please send all questions to americanreef@me.com

    Beginners guide to a reef aquarium with author and accredited reef keeping hobbyist Mike Paletta

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 44:26


    On this episode of Americanreef, well known author and accredited reef keeping hobbyist Mike Paletta, discusses what he would suggest as the perfect saltwater aquarium starter setup with saltwater fish and coral. As always, any questions, feel free to send them over to Americanreef@me.com

    Paletta Sunlit Tank - some fish didn't make it | starter saltwater fish and coral suggestions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 22:32


    On this episode of Americanreef, we take a look at the Paletta sunlit tank, seven months after the aquarium stand replacement project. Mike also has some suggestions on starter fish and coral for someone new to the saltwater and reefkeeping hobby. As always, any questions, feel free to send them over to Americanreef@me.com

    Replace an aquarium stand when the aquarium has fish, coral, water, rocks, and even sand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 9:28


    On this episode of AmericanReef, we look at how Mike replaced his aquarium stand on the sunlit Paletta tank. As always, send all questions to AmericanReef@me.com.

    Magnesium over 2000 ppm in my tang tank for over 6 weeks - High magnesium in your coral reef tank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 16:41


    Ever wonder what happens to your corals and fish when magnesium is over 2000 ppm... Watch this episode of American Reef and find out how it happened and how I'm correcting it. Send all questions over to americanreef@me.com

    Save hundreds of dollars in electricity - the new Tunze 6105 ECO saltwater aquarium circulating pump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 29:38


    On this episode of AmericanReef, we talk about how the Tunze 6105 ECO pays for itself when comparing it to the other name brand circulating pumps. Send all questions to Americanreef@me.com

    Paletta 500 Gallon Reef Tank - 2023 Update - 3 Years Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 49:40


    On this episode of AmericanReef, we are heading back over to Mike Paletta's to get a update on the 500 gallon reef tank. It's been three years since we've last seen the tank and lots has happened. Send all questions to Americanreef@me.com

    Have your ReefKeeping hobby pay for itself - SBB Coral Marketing Lessons - Coral Farming - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 33:23


    On this episode of Americanreef, Shane from SBB corals shares some of his successful and unsuccessful marketing strategies for turning his hobby into a successful small business. As always, send any questions to Americanreef@me.com

    The Last Aquarium Stand You'll Ever Buy - Best Fish Tank Stand for Aquariums - AluFab Aquarium Stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 32:31


    On this episode of americanreef, we are going to check out and assemble one of the best aquarium stands you can buy for a fish tank. Send all questions to americanreef@me.com If you are interested in the stand, check it out here http://www.alufabinc.com/aquarium-stands/

    What's new with the Paletta Sunlit Tank - The Perfect Starter Saltwater Tank

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 34:20


    On this episode of Americanreef, we take a look what's new with the Paletta Sunlit Tank - which I think as a perfect starter saltwater tank for the beginner. As always comments and concerns questions to americanreef@me.com

    New Hobbyists - How to Avoid Scratching Aquarium Glass - Premium Care Booster for Tunze Care Magnet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 16:40


    On this episode of Americanreef, we discuss one way to help avoid scratching your aquarium glass with your algae cleaning products. We also take a look at the new Tunze Premium Care Booster. Please send any comments to Americanreef@me.com

    West Palm Beach Diving - Easily Accessible and Beautiful - AmericanReef Diving Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 7:15


    On this episode of the AmericanReef Diving Series, the Pura Vida divers are diving off the shore of West Palm Beach. As always send any questions over to AmericanReef@Me.com

    Avoid feeding flake and pellet foods - the new reef keeping hobbyist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 13:49


    On this episode of Americanreef, we explain why new hobbyists should avoid feeding flake and pellet foods to their saltwater coral reef aquarium. As always comments and concerns questions to americanreef@me.com

    How To Save A Fish That Jumped Out Of Water - Fish CPR for ”dead fish” - Simple Saltwater Aquarium

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 9:24


    On this episode of americanreef, we talk about a potential option that could save your fish decided to jump out of a fish tank. As always send all questions to Americanreef@me.com

    Some of the business aspects of starting a coral farming

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 54:49


    On this episode of American read, we talk to Shane, the owner of SBB corals about some of the business aspects of starting a coral farming business out of your house. Send an email to americanreef@me.com with any questions.

    Some of the coolest neon torch & goniopora corals - SBB Corals unboxing - introduce corals aquarium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 6:44


    On this episode of AmericanReef, we see how Shane from SBB corals, packs and ships his corals. As well, what they look like after they have been acclimated. Send any questions to americanreef@ me.com

    Part II - Growing Coral - how to grow some of the most colorful coral - SBB Corals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 33:32


    On this episode of AmericanReef, we share part II of the discussion with Shane from SBB corals, as he talks about his reefkeeping journey as well as the lessons learned along the way. Send any questions to americanreef@me.com

    Growing Coral - Advice from high end coral farmer - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 29:23


    On this episode of AmericanReef, Shane from SBB corals talks about his reefkeeping journey as well as the lessons learned along the way. Send any questions to americanreef@ me.com

    Speed up your water changes for less than $10, using a simple homemade tool - the pre-primed siphon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 9:56


    On this episode of AmericanReef we discuss a simple homemade tool every reef keeper will need, use and love. Send any questions to americanreef@me.com

    How to prevent and eliminate reef tank pests | Bristle Worm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 8:15


    On this episode of AmericanReef we discuss how to prevent and eliminate reef tank pests, specifically the Bristle Worm. Send any questions to americanreef@me.com

    Reef keeping parameter ratios between 20 of the hobbies most successful coral growers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 22:42


    On this episode of AmericanReef, Mike shares the results of comparing various Reef keeping parameters between 20 of the hobbies most successful coral growers and reef keepers. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

    A simple (and free) tip to help increase your coral growth - From Mike

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 22:29


    On this episode of AmericanReef, Mike shares with us a simple pro tip for getting faster coral growth in your saltwater and coral reef tank. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

    The benefits Mike saw by feeding phytoplankton and rotifers in his saltwater reef tanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 26:29


    On this episode of americanreef we talk with Mike about growing and feeding phytoplankton and rotifers for your saltwater and reef tank. Please send all questions to americanreef@me.com

    What Mike Paletta learned about coral reef keeping and saltwater fish during COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 26:35


    On this episode of AmericanReef, Mike Paletta talks to us about what he learned about coral reef keeping and saltwater fish during the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

    Tang Tank Update - Americanreef saltwater reef keeping video

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 27:38


    On this episode of AmericanReef, we discuss all the changes made to the Tang Tank since the last video. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

    Tim's Reef Tank - Battling RTN and a Kalk overdose - New to Saltwater Reef aquarium

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 45:38


    On this episode of AmericanReef, Tim discusses how he has been battling RTN and a Kalk overdose with his beautiful 400 gallon reef. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

    Three Pro ReefKeeping Tips from the Pros at Top Shelf Aquatics - americanreef

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 10:41


    On this episode of AmericanReef, Kevin from Top Shelf Aquatics gives us 3 pro tips for the saltwater and coral reef tank owner. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

    SanJays monti and soft coral tanks update - Setting up a saltwater aquarium

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 29:43


    On this episode of Americanreef, SanJay talks about his two other saltwater tanks, the softie and monti tanks. As always send all questions to Americanreef@me.com

    Paletta 500 Update - the effects of CO2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 45:47


    On this episode of Americanreef, we have an update to the Paletta 500 gallon reef tank and the growth of some of those new frags from the last video. As always send all questions to Americanreef@me.com

    Sanjay has a new tank and Mike and Sanjay discuss why they like it so much - Americanreef saltwater

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 17:36


    On this episode of Americanreef, SanJay set up a new aquarium and Mike and Sanjay discuss why they like it so much. As always send all questions to Americanreef@me.com

    1 Year Update on the Paletta Nano - before he breaks it down - Saltwater Tank Upgrade Americanreef

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 20:33


    On this episode of Americanreef, Mike is upgrading the Nano. We discuss what that upgrade will look like and why he wants to upgrade. As always send all questions to Americanreef@me.com

    Mike added new coral to his big reef tank | Mike & Sanjay Top Shelf Aquatics frag grow out | Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 51:35


    On this episode of Americanreef, Mike is adding 20 frags to the 500 gallon reef tank. He will also demonstrate what he believes is the best way to mount and clean the coral frags, As well as talk about his thoughts on coral placement. As always send all questions to Americanreef@me.com

    PSU Reef Tank 2009 - lighting filtration flow & chiller - 10 gallon saltwater fish tank setup

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 25:24


    On this episode of Americanreef, we travel back in time to what I feel was one of the first (hobbyist maintain) successful beautiful large SPS dominated reef tanks in America.In this episode, we are checking out the old school life support systems like filtration, lighting, chilling and dosing. If you have a 10 gallon saltwater fish tank setup and want to upgrade, check out this video for great ideas. Please send all questions to americanreef@me.com

    How to build your own coral reef rock structures - TSA Custom Rock Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 16:50


    On this episode of Americanreef, we're going to check out how to build your own custom coral reef rock structures. Please send all questions to americanreef@me.com

    Part II - Growing Healthy Colorful Corals - Top Shelf Aquatics - Aquaculture Farm Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 36:30


    On this episode of Americanreef, we had back out to the Top Shelf Aquatics aquaculture facility to get a tour of the components including the life support and lighting systems used to power the farm. Send all the questions too, Americanreef@me.com

    One of the first successful beautiful large SPS dominated reef tanks in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 29:53


    On this episode of Americanreef, we travel back in time to what I feel was one of the first (hobbyist maintain) successful beautiful large SPS dominated reef tanks in America.

    Growing Healthy Colorful Coral Quickly -The Top Shelf Aquatics State of the Art Aquaculture Facility

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 32:17


    On this episode of Americanreef, we talk to the professionals to see how they grow healthy, vibrant, hard to get coral as fast as humanly possible. In this segment, we have a high-level overview of their new aquaculture facility. Send all questions over to Americanreef@me.com

    Kevin's Filtration Room - Three Reef Tanks One Skimmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 22:11


    On this episode of Americanreef we go back to visit Kevin and he gives us a tour of the filtration room that handles the life-support for his beautiful SPS dominated tank. Please send any questions to Americanreef@me.com

    SanJay and Mike - new changes to Sanjay's saltwater reef tank - ozone and Nyos Torq to name a few

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 47:11


    On this episode of Americanreef, Mike and I visit Sanjay to talk about some of the changes he has made on his main display tank. As always, Please send any questions to Americanreef@me.com

    Reminder - The Top Shelf Aquatics Live Sale Starts Today and Noon - Coral Savings up to 80%

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 37:12


    This is the sale talked about in the previous video. It only happens approximately 4 times a year and this weekend is one of those times. Win free corals and other free prizes while at the same time getting some of the coolest rarest corals that exists in the hobby. In this video, we get to hear from one of the owners of Top Shelf Aquatics on how the sale works and how to get some of the best deals available. You'll also get to hear from Claudia, one of the individuals that will actually be working the orders behind the scenes. Good luck this weekend!

    Kevin's Showpiece Reef Aquarium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 43:41


    On this episode of Americanreef, we have another tank tour. In this video, we are showcasing Kevin's amazing reef tank. Please send all questions to AmericanReef@me.com

    Mike is improving the filtration on the new 500 gallon tank

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 52:35


    On this episode of AmericanReef, Mike improved the filtration on the new 500 gallon tank and Top Shelf Aquatics rules! Send all questions to americanreef@me.com

    Mike Paletta - Feeding Tips and Tricks & Tank Updates - feeding fish that won't eat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 27:06


    On this episode of AmericanReef, Mike shares some of the tips and tricks that he uses when feeding his aquariums. Please send all questions to AmericanReef@me.com

    Finding and Eradicating Pests - Starting a reef tank

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 40:51


    On this episode of AmericanReef, we visit the professionals at TopShelf aquatics and discuss how they find and eradicate reef tank pests using jewelers glasses, antibiotics and lots of other fun stuff!! Please send all questions to americanreef@me.com

    How to Stop Coral Die Off - Keeping your saltwater reef tank pest free

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 29:50


    On this episode of AmericanReef, we take a look at how the professionals handle coral die-off. As well, how to keep your saltwater reef tank pest free. For more reef keeping videos head on over to americanreef.com

    Roatan Honduras - Cayos Cochinos Dive - aboard the Roatan Aggressor - Americanreef Diving Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 13:24


    On this episode of AmericanReef, we take a look at another diving spot, Cayos Cochinos near Roatan Honduras. For more reef keeping videos head on over to americanreef.com

    Part II - Paletta 500 Gallon Reef Tank Build Out - moving from a smaller reef tank to the ultimate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2019 21:52


    On this episode of Americanreef, we have part II of the Paletta 500 gallon reef tank buildout, moving from a smaller reef tank to the ultimate reef tank! Please send all questions to AmericanReef@me.com.

    Paletta 500 Gallon Reef Tank Build Out - moving from a smaller reef tank to the ultimate reef tank

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 19:11


    On this episode of Americanreef, the Paletta 500 gallon reef tank buildout, moving from a smaller reef tank to the ultimate reef tank! Please send all questions to AmericanReef@me.com.

    The Paletta 500 Gallon Reef Tank Build Out - Phase I - starting a large saltwater tank

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 34:00


    On this episode of Americanreef, the Paletta 500 gallon reef tank buildout, now has water in it! Please send all questions to AmericanReef@me.com.

    The Paletta 500 has arrived - how to move and install large aquariums

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 13:40


    On this episode of Americanreef, the Mike Paletta 500 gallon aquarium has arrived and it is time to unload it. Please send any questions to Americanreef@me.com

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