RNN Episode 104 – It Takes Two: Symbiosis

TWO YEARS IN!!!! Deep Sea Coral gardens, Florida a go-go deemed a no-no & It Takes Two. On our two year anniversary we tried something new and livestreamed the entire episode on our Facebook page(go check it out) and waxed reminiscent about our experiences so far. Jeremy is tracking his numbers to try and explain a few sps losses but really enjoying his recently added fish. Peter is working towards some advanced automation and making real progress! All this and more on Episode 104 of the Reef News Network!

News:

Jeremy- Bremer Canyon Marine Park is already known as a biodiversity hotspot for marine species such as whales and dolphins, however, a recent expedition focused on the deep sea has now revealed rich and diverse ecosystems inhabiting the cold waters deep within the canyon. “The vertical cliffs and ridges support a stunning array of deep-sea corals that often host a range of organisms and form numerous mini-ecosystems.” These new discoveries are being integrated into a comprehensive package of biological, geological, and bathymetric data. Such rare records of these deep-sea habitats are a new and very important contribution to the Marine Parks, which will help managers as well as the broader community to better understand and protect these previously unknown ecosystems.

Peter- Florida keys no visit endorsement from Fodor. Welcome to the Florida Keys, where there’s crystal-clear blue waters, peachy-pink skies, and a party atmosphere fit for Jimmy Buffett. The drinks are flowing, the bands are playing, and if you had a good day, you probably have a fresh catch to filet and throw on the grill. But Captain Jerry Pope says if you dive a little deeper, you will see not everything is as perfect as it seems.

Main Topic: Note the timeless words of Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock It takes two to make a thing go right, it takes two to make it out of sight. We are talking about some really cool symbiotic relationships that you can have in your tank. From the standards to some oddballs we are going to go over the details on keeping some of these unique natural wonders in your system.

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