Reefing Radio On Tour – Gareth’s 5ft Red Sea Peninsula
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 crew.🔗 Watch on YouTube or on Spotify, or listen on your favourite podcast platform. 👉 Follow us on Instagram: @reefing_radio📘 Find us on Facebook: Reefing Radio💬 Got feedback or questions? Drop us a message!🎧 Subscribe to hear more reefing chat
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Charterhouse Aquatics – Behind the Counter of One of the UK’s Leading Reefing Retailers
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 online store, how they decide which products and brands to stock, and why good customer service is still at the heart of everything they do.Along the way, we chat about industry trends, the rise of nano tanks, what drives reef equipment prices, and how Charterhouse balances online convenience with hands-on hobbyist experience. Plus, a look at their “white glove” delivery service, their livestock partnership with EcoMarines, and the story behind Charterhouse TV.It’s a fascinating conversation offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the UK’s cornerstone reefing businesses — packed with insight, perspective, and a lot of love for the hobby.🔗 Check out Charterhouse at charterhouse-aquatics.com👉 Follow us on Instagram: @reefing_radio📘 Find us on Facebook: Reefing Radio💬 Got feedback or questions? Drop us a message!🎧 Subscribe to hear more reefing chat every week
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Signature Frags – From Hobbyist to Coral Farmer
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, the role of dissolved oxygen and microbiomes, and why seeing colonies alongside frags is such a different customer experience.It’s an inspiring conversation full of insights into the future of the hobby, the challenges of coral farming, and what makes corals thrive long-term in home tanks.🔗 Check out Christian’s coral at signaturefrags.com👉 Follow us on Instagram: @reefing_radio📘 Find us on Facebook: Reefing Radio💬 Got feedback or questions? Drop us a message!🎧 Subscribe to hear more reefing chat every week
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Bonus Episode: AQUAH Debrief!
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 UNSGear highlights – from ATI’s latest Stratons to Chris’s new PARwise Pro purchaseNetworking wins – vendors and suppliers lining up to join Reefing Radio in future episodes🎧 Tune in for a relaxed debrief full of coral chat, kit talk, and a peek behind the scenes of one of the UK’s biggest reefing events👉 Follow us on Instagram: @reefing_radio📘 Find us on Facebook: Reefing Radio💬 Got feedback or questions? Drop us a message!🎧 Subscribe to hear more reefing chat every week
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Does size matter?
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 reduce conflict, or just give you more battles to manage?Coral growth – bonsai colonies vs basketball-sized torches, and how aesthetics shape your choicesMaintenance – the speedboat vs oil tanker analogy: stability, water changes, and how much muscle it takes to shift 60 litresEquipment – what you can get away with second-hand, and why return pumps aren’t the place to cut cornersThe “perfect size” tank – from cubes to peninsulas, we each share where we’d land if we had to start againFrom James flooding his kitchen to Gareth finally rehoming his foxface, it’s a wide-ranging chat packed with lessons learned and plenty of debate on whether bigger really is better.👉 Follow us on Instagram: @reefing_radio📘 Find us on Facebook: Reefing Radio💬 Got feedback or questions? Drop us a message!🎧 Subscribe to hear more reefing chat every week
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