49 Neptune Apex Modules?! - Episode 151 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode Rich and Ben talk about Ben's viral YouTube video and Rich's Neptune Apex crash and how he and Neptune support saved the day! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesa…

Rage Against the Bacteria - Episode 150 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode Rich and Ben have a potpourri show where they speak about a number of small topics, including how far and fast they would travel back to their aquaria if something bad happened and Bacteria in a bottle. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBS…

Play With Your Animal - Episode 149 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode Rich and Ben talk about Ben's travel's, Rich's new tank, Rich's clownfish & anemones, and Ask Reef Beef. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.…

Reef Rookies with Logan - Episode 148 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk to Logan Brouillette from Reef Rookies with Logan about his community and experience in the hobby. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://…

Drive-by Journalism Damages the Marine Aquarium Trade w/ Dr. Andy Rhyne - Episode 147 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk to Dr. Andrew Rhyne about the source of marine aquarium fish in our industry and the new paper on which he is a coauthor. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater …

Reef Retreat Returns w/ Dr. Andy Rhyne - Episode 146 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk to Dr. Andrew Rhyne about Reef Retreat in 2026, and new thing in his lab! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polypl…

HIRED! Good, Better, Ben - Episode 145 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about Ben getting hired, burned out lights, when to not use acid, Rich visits Than, and 2 minutes of reefing. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypL…

FIRED! Ben is Let Go - Episode 144 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about Rich's travels, Ben getting fired, and some short topics! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: h…

Be the Herbivore - Episode 143 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk to Matt Wandell about aquarium nutrients. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https://www.championlightin…

The Thick of Summer - Episode 142 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode Rich and Ben talk about bog lights, exhaust fan, relays, and RODI. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https:/…

Raw Reef Retreat Review - Episode 141 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode Rich and Ben have just come back from Reef Retreat 2025 and they share their experiences. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/…

Take 10 Seconds and Breathe - Episode 140 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about Ben messing up 2x, sewer water back up, and Sanjay's tank crash. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champi…

The Vortex of Interaction - Episode 139 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about Dosing Lanthanum, Ben's client, and Ben's Beef. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https:…

In this episode we talk about Ben's client, cartridge filters, and Martin Sheen. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https://www.championlighting.com/ Champion Lighting Wholesale: h…

I'm Not Saying I'm Right, But - Episode 137 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about fish catching, why you shouldn't spray your coral with freshwater, and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polypl…

We Sold Out (of Reefcebo) - Episode 136 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about the launch of Reefcebo, Reef Stock, Rubber Fittings, and What is in the Box? Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.c…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: …

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesa…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.pol…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: ht…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https://w…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: …

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https:/…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Ligh…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https://www.championlig…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion …

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholes…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.c…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLa…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.co…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: ht…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https://www.championlighting…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https:…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: htt…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyur…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ …

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWh…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion …

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https://www…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: https://tinyurl.com…

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: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet…

Reef Capitalism with Rob Mougey - Episode 105 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we answer an Ask Reef Beef and speak to Rob Mougey about capitalism in the marine aquarium industry. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquari…

In this episode we talk about the issues Ben is having with a client who rejected him initially and now is back. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: https://tinyurl.com/SWAOctoController Po…

Cooking Twinkies - Episode 103 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we catch up with all the topics that have fallen through the cracks. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabinet: https://tinyurl.…

That's Just Monday - Episode 102 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about who is the hobby, RODI, Ask Reef Beef, and a new channel in our discord. Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale Saltwater Aquarium Octopus Controller Cabin…