Submerged

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?

Some of the tiniest and most abundant creatures are some of the most fascinating. these tiny life forms do way more than just feed our fish, some even contribute to the air we breathe. In this episode Sam parker, Sam Philp, Mariah and Jarred discuss some of the key miniature creatures we take for granted.

Ever wondered what goes into getting that coral into your tank? Daniel Kimberly founder of Monsoon Aquatics joins Sam, Mariah and Jarred for a discussion on their processes in collecting and farming coral. With two facilities in Cairns and Bundaberg Monsoon ship Australia wide to most of your favorite aquariums, so it's very likely that you have some of the pieces Dan talks about in your tank at home.

We got a ton of questions sent our way and in this episode we do our best to answer them all. From dosing trace to what we think coral tastes like, this episode has it all. We also give away our third Aquaculture kings prize pack and share our excitement for the lead up to the Salty Social event

Legend of the Australians reefing industry Shane Danger Coleman joins the crew in a fun episode all about fragging. With over a decade fragging coral there is no better person to answer all our questions. The second aquaculture kings is given away and some exciting news is revealed at the end of the episode. This episode has it all!

We revisit a topic we love and something we probably didn’t give enough attention in vol.1. We categorise some of our favourite fish and explain why some should maybe be left alone. The winner of the first Aquaculture Kings prize pack is announced at the end. One not to miss!

One for those newcomers to the hobby. It can be a little daunting starting up and over the years we have seen plenty come and go. This episode hopefully helps ease the pressure and answers some questions a new reefer may have.

A recap on 2025 and an introduction to a new panel member. Who could it be?

B1 and b2 join Jarred in a discussion on all things tech. From something as small as digital thermometer to a full blown calcium reactor, these products remove some of the manual work we do on our tanks. Are they needed? That’s for you to decide…

Not sure if you think you fully believe in what people tell you… in this episode we bust some of those myths that have been around for years! Make your own opinions on if you believe them or not

Round 3 of the interrogations and this time it’s Jarred’s turn. Sam Parker and Sam Philip grill Jarred on everything from dream reef tank to controversial opinions. Also not to be missed is the announcement of the coastal clownfish winner!!!

Sam and Jarred have special guest Matt Bates from Coastal Clownfish on the channel to discuss how he got into breeding clownfish. Some great insight into what it takes to be the major supplier for Australia for some of the most desirable saltwater aquarium fish.

Positioning rocks in a glass box, easy right? Sometimes it’s not that simple and we chat about how to create a work of art for your fish to love and coral to sit proud. Join us for a detailed view into aquascaping

Ever put off a holiday because you have a reef tank? We have been there to! In this episode Sam, Hadley and Jarred talk about what helps alleviate some stress when getting away for a holiday while keeping the tank happy.

Recently Hadley moved apartments and had to take two takes with Him. This sparked the conversation between us on moving tanks and livestock. It's not always easy and can be a stressful time. Hopefully our experiences help you if this is something you are about to take on.

Special guest Mariah from Only Reefs joins Sam and Jarred explaining what it takes to get you your favorite products, livestock and even shows to you. This one is a real eye opener and not to be missed