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Reefing Radio

Reefing Radio — reef aquarium tips, stories, and chat from your favourite salty station!

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Reefing Radio On Tour – Gareth’s 5ft Red Sea Peninsula

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2025/10/31

In this special bonus Reefing Radio On Tour episode — our very first video podcast — we head to co-host Gareth’s home to check out his stunning 5-foot Red Sea peninsula reef.This LPS-dominant system has been carefully built and refined over time. Gareth talks us through the full setup — from coral and fish choices to sump layout, flow, and lighting — and the lessons learned along the way.It’s an insightful look at a beautiful home reef — and a milestone first video outing for the Reefing Radio

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01:19:39

Charterhouse Aquatics – Behind the Counter of One of...

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2025/10/24

Charterhouse Aquatics – Behind the Counter of One of the UK’s Leading Reefing Retailers Chris, Gareth, and James are joined by Ryan from Charterhouse Aquatics — one of the UK’s largest and best-known reefing retailers. If you’ve ever searched for aquarium gear online, you’ve almost certainly come across them.We dive into the story behind Charterhouse — from its humble beginnings in a garage back in 2005 to becoming a household name in the UK reefing scene. Ryan shares what it’s like running a major

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01:18:29

Signature Frags – From Hobbyist to Coral Farmer

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2025/10/04

Signature Frags – From Hobbyist to Coral FarmerChris, Gareth, and James are joined by Christian, the founder of Signature Frags — one of the UK’s best-known coral farms and a name synonymous with colourful, tank-hardened Acropora.We dive into Christian’s journey from hobbyist to coral farmer, what sets Signature Frags apart (from rigorous quarantine to long grow-out processes), and the realities of running a high-end coral farm in the UK. Along the way, we cover coral husbandry, pests and pathogens,

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00:29:26

Bonus Episode: AQUAH Debrief!

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2025/09/21

Reefing Radio - AQUAH 2025 DebriefChris and Gareth sit down for an impromptu episode fresh from the AQUAH trade show. We share first impressions, standout corals (including a jaw-dropping Colorado Sunburst anemone), and the vendors that nailed it on the day.We cover:The balance of coral sellers vs dry goods – and what surprised us mostAquatic Emporium’s show-stopping booth and why it stood out from the restNew tanks that caught our eye – including a tempting D&D peninsula and nano options from

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01:12:29

Does size matter?

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2025/09/19

Reefing Radio – “Does Size Matter?” Chris, Gareth, and James tackle one of the most common questions in reefing: what are the real differences between running a small tank and a large one? Inspired by a listener upgrading from a nano to a four-foot setup, we dig into the trade-offs between scale, cost, and enjoyment.We cover:Stocking strategies – why small tanks highlight tiny fish & critters, while big tanks let you go big on tangs and foxfacesAggression & space – does a larger tank really

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01:02:56

Keeping It Stable Pt. 2

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2025/08/29

Reefing Radio – “Keeping It Stable” pt. 2Chris, Gareth, and James return to wrap up our deep dive into reef tank stability — this time we cover the parameters and approaches we didn’t get to last week. From magnesium mysteries to nutrient balance, trace elements, and the pros and cons of different dosing strategies, it’s a packed episode.We cover:Magnesium & calcium – does magnesium really matter, and why do some tanks never consume it?Alk/Ca balance – James’ strong views on why the two need to

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00:53:55

Keeping It Stable Pt. 1

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2025/08/19

Reefing Radio – “Keeping It Stable” pt. 1In this episode, Chris, Gareth, and James dive into one of reefing’s biggest challenges – keeping things stable. From alkalinity and calcium to pH, magnesium, and even the microbiome, we share how we approach stability in our own tanks and what we think really matters.We cover:Using (and questioning) things like Chemiclean and bottled bacteriaWhy salinity might be the most underrated parameterThe role of microbiome diversity in a healthy reefBalancing

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00:52:34

Reefing Success

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2025/07/18

🎙️ Episode 2 – Reefing SuccessWelcome back to Reefing Radio! In this episode, your hosts — Chris, Gareth, and James — dive into the topic of reefing success . 🌊 What does success look like in the reefing hobby?💡 How do we define it for ourselves?🏆 And what wins (big or small) have we had in our own tanks?💬 We want to hear from you: What does reefing success mean to you? Comment on the episode or send us a message!👉 Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@reefing_radio⁠📘 Find us on Facebook: ⁠Reefing

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00:58:01

Welcome to Reefing Radio

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2025/06/27

🎙️ Episode 1 – Meet Reefing RadioWelcome to the first episode of Reefing Radio! In this kickoff episode, your hosts — Chris, Gareth, and James — introduce themselves, share how they got into reefing, and give you a peek into their current tank setups, reefing styles, and salty obsessions.We also chat about why we decided to start the podcast, what you can expect in future episodes, and how we hope to build a relaxed, hobbyist-focused space for reefkeepers of all kinds.Whether you’re fragging zoas

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