What Exactly IS Serious Reefs

[@TimbukTu0264]

Ryan!! YOU Sir are the reason so many of us have been a success of reef keeping by your knowledge and experience. Great to see you here. 😊

[@superjasonification]

This is exactly what I've been hoping for over the last year. I watched the master series twice but ever since I don't know what else to watch for education. We missed ya Ryan! The conference videos were awesome I love "perfect is the enemy of great".

[@SeriousReefs]

The inspiration for serious reefs comes from the Master Series, so get ready-it's going to be an exciting ride! :)

[@BradleyWilkins-nm6eo]

A powerhouse of knowledge Ryan! Thanks to you i got my 600L mixed reef tank up and running without any problems. Minus the build and prep time over 7 months the systems was fully stocked within the first month and a half and has been running for 6 months without any dramas. Cant wait to learn more.

[@SeriousReefs]

Thanks for the kind words! Can’t wait to start the journey with you :)

[@zakarymcleod1850]

Ryan returns! BRStv hasn't been the same without him. Hopefully we see more of him now that he is back, even if it's on this new channel.

[@SeriousReefs]

Expect me to pop my head in on BRStv but Serious Reefs will be the primary focus.

[@vascojardim6703]

First of.. HURRAY! I will be signing up from day one. Second, I have been reefing for about 20 years and consume about 1h of content per day on average (books, foruns, youtube, podcasts). My mindset is always a problem solver with acute curiosity on how things work. Regarding the tank toors, what I would really like to see is a focus on what makes those gorgeous tanks be successful, and not so much the description of every single coral that is inside. What I want to know is what equipment, what method, which additives, what maintenance, the process that led to the amazing tank that it is today, what went wrong and how it was fixed…. That to me is what makes it really educational. And by the way, BRING RANDY ALONG FOR THE RIDE!

[@SeriousReefs]

Feedback taken and appchaited :)

[@jbsmangrovelagoon]

I'm so glad you're still at it with keeping a reef tank and I'm subscribed to serious reefs. Looking forward to your serious reefs content.

[@SeriousReefs]

Thanks for the sub. Updates coming soon!

[@chrisdillon2519]

“Perfect is the enemy of great” has been my mantra lately and has kept me motivated to progress in this hobby. Thank you Ryan for sharing all of your reefing wisdom with the universe.

[@SeriousReefs]

The hobby has chased perfection so long that I think many of us forgot the goal. It's time to find balance :)

[@discol76]

Perfect is the enemy of great can be applied to so many different aspects 👌

[@kreativ_corals]

Givin' me goosebumps. CANT WAIT!

[@philcard9022]

Good to see you again Ryan 🙌

[@SeriousReefs]

Thanks :)

[@jaywbus]

Congrats! Ryan's got a new fresh cut!

[@SeriousReefs]

Walked in and said "change it up, im ready for something new" :)

[@Reefability]

Happy to see you back from sabbatical!!! Can't wait for more great content.

[@SeriousReefs]

Glad to be back! Taking a moment to step away was exactly what I needed to gain the clarity and focus for the next big step forward. Feeling recharged and ready to tackle what’s ahead! 😊

[@rossg6362]

I'm getting into the hobby. Currently watching the 52wks of reefing then gonna go to some of the newer videos

[@SeriousReefs]

52 is a great start. It will be a an inspiration for what's next but expspect something totally new.

[@SaiyanSatsuki]

You have been so instermental in my just over 1 year of reefing, especally you Ryan, thank you! I'm finally starting to make a dream come true!

[@SeriousReefs]

Future is bright!

[@ArrickthaRed]

Great to see this new chapter come to life.

[@SeriousReefs]

Dreaming about this was a highlight of the summer :)

[@ManiacalMangoes]

Love the shout outs to fellow staff (Thomas) and just great to see Ryan back here! Pumped for the new channel

[@SeriousReefs]

They are all my tribe :)

[@SandyG12]

Ryan is the best!!

[@SeriousReefs]

Thanks :)

[@desertfishkeeper9816]

How did I not know about Serious Reefs?! I watched 52 weeks of reefing before I got my nano then progressed to my full size tank. I know what I’m binge watching.

[@raisethereef]

@@desertfishkeeper9816 it’s brand new

[@SeriousReefs]

You get to be here from ground zero this time :)

[@richardsonbrandon08]

A year in the hobby and you are the reason I still am

[@SeriousReefs]

Comments like these are the fuel :)

[@jeanlopez5326]

The goat of reef educator

[@SeriousReefs]

Out mission is to live up to that high praise :)

[@RockinTheReef]

So EXCITED for this!! Can’t wait….I’m going to join ASAP.

[@SeriousReefs]

Updates coming soon :)

[@PlanktonMarin]

So happy to hear the news! I will be watching 👍

[@SeriousReefs]

We're happy as well. This is going to be fun.

[@tookmyhandle2]

I was so excited to subscribe -- im a little disappointed that it's all by monthly fee. This seems self limiting. If you did this spin out back at the peak of brs tv investigates, maybe it would be an easier sell. Honestly it would take some pretty incredible content for me to consider a monthly subscription, and i'd need to see some of that before signing up. This pivot has me thinking back to the episode of the brs podcast when they announced the private equity investment in BRS and Ryan said that if all of a sudden you see him take a major step back, you know things have gone horribly wrong at BRS. Hopefully you will reconsider the paid model. I do love that randy/ryan era of investigates, when you guys really kicked the tires on the science of reefing. Would love for that to come back. It was the peak.

[@kalebtaylor2504]

The Patreon link says the page is “Under Review.” Hopefully comes back up soon.

[@johnferraro4664]

Yes, I also found that strange after I signed up ,$14.99/ month. There was also a short video detailing the start date which was removed. I subsequently canceled my Patreon/ Serious Reefs membership. Something does not feel right.

[@JordanHigby]

Surprised brs did this it’s basically competition for their KZbin lol

[@melb1990]

Wooohoooo!!!

[@SeriousReefs]

We agree!

[@Strongjaw87]

Definitely just subscribed looking forward to learning

[@SeriousReefs]

Teaching is the passion :)

[@samc2649]

I hope to see a repeat study on pH that proves your first BRS study was correct in that it’s worth chasing 8.2-8.3 for growth. The reason being because I was so surprised by Polo Reef and his expert panel going off on BRS about how your pH experiment was not entirely accurate and the conclusion was wrong/damaging to the community.

[@raisethereef]

There was nothing “expert” about that panel. The one scientist was Craig and he had to keep correcting the others

[@samc2649]

@ expert or similar description was definitely a self proclaimed title by the group. I do wish they would let Craig speak more

[@SeriousReefs]

That's a great question. In my opinion, the essence of peer review lies in peers replicating results and sharing their findings. Opinions and theories are easy to come by, but actual data is a rare and valuable resource in our hobby. It's worth noting that the outcome of that experiment aligns with how the vast majority of marine biologists understand the effects of pH on ocean reefs. Given the finite resources available, I believe it’s more impactful to focus on uncovering new insights rather than duplicating previous efforts, especially when the likelihood of obtaining similar results is high

[@lovermansmith9082]

He must be serious, even gots a haircut. 😊

[@SeriousReefs]

well said!

[@Brabostaan]

So is Ryan still part of BRS?

[@SeriousReefs]

The BRS team is my tribe-we’ve been working together for what feels like forever, and I genuinely love them all. That said, Serious Reefs is a completely independent endeavor, and it’s where I’ll be focusing most of my time moving forward.

[@crameraj90]

Now that you’ve had a break, would you consider setting up this new channel in seasons rather than weekly videos?

[@SeriousReefs]

That's an interesting thought. I will share with the team.

[@raisethereef]

The KZbin algorithm absolutely punishes and crushes any channel not uploading weekly

[@SeriousReefs]

@@raisethereefgood news, as a members only platform we are no longer a slave to the algorithm :)

[@raisethereef]

@@SeriousReefs If you want new people to stumble across the channel, won’t you need the algorithm pushing some videos and shorts?

[@BH0t8498]

Watched this Twice and still have no idea what this new channel is going to be. A lot of talking. LOL. But I’ll watch and see how it develops

[@raisethereef]

$10/month to help fund the new videos since there are no sponsors or free products. The goal is purely education with no agendas except help the reefers. It’s information oriented instead of gear oriented

[@SeriousReefs]

Doing is more important than talking. Stay tuned :)

[@TheWidowMaker.]

So as an example, Does that mean no more pushing neptune over other products? Will it mean you'll review and test hydros?

[@SeriousReefs]

​@@TheWidowMaker.To be frank, I don't think the reefing world needs more product reviewers. My interest is in "why" we do it. Once we know "why" we do it the tools we do it with will become self evident. Right now so much of what we think we know is really just a collage of plausible theory overwhelmed by competing opinions. A single comment I read this summer was the primary inspiration for Serious Reefs. "I've researched saltwater tanks off and on for a decade. I always get overwhelmed with the varying bits of information scattered all over the internet. I end up getting confused and overwhelmed, and then I walk away. Inevitably I come back for more research two years later. Rinse and repeat. Overwhelmed. Walk away." There is a solution that doesn't just solve this problem but solves all problems. Let's find it together.

[@raisethereef]

@@TheWidowMaker. it’s not gear oriented

[@MumRah]

Does this bring more value than a sammich. Well that depends.... 😂

[@Storytimeadventures2]

Get back to the old stuff! We miss the og videos

[@SeriousReefs]

OG with a facelift coming up :)

[@pubwvj]

Who is Frank and what kind of sandwiches?

[@SeriousReefs]

lol :)

[@elchappo1320]

Ive been out of the hobby for 5 years. Is the hobbh more or less popular now?

[@JFTB-i8y]

? How would any one know that. And how would you know if they were telling you the truth? And why does it matter how popular something is currently. That effects whether you like something or not?

[@raisethereef]

The hobby boomed during Covid. Tough to keep that momentum in any hobby

[@elchappo1320]

@@JFTB-i8y absolutely

[@MaxelWong]

It's more popular. More and more videos appear on KZbin every week. More people are starting. These videos and past one have been so informative in my 2 year journey

[@dannymieke]

One thing is for shure, the hobby is at least 60% more expensive..

[@stefk4862]

Lol $10/m?

[@billydanzz]

With the current costs of being in this hobby; I agree with that sentiment.

[@SeriousReefs]

Our mission is simple: "There is no other single place where $10 could have a bigger impact on your tank." This $10 could be the difference that saves many reefers 100x that amount by guiding them to the right solutions the first time-protecting both their investments and the animals they care for. Please be skeptical-it’s the driving force behind progress and the foundation of meaningful discoveries.

[@stefk4862]

@ what about reef beef? Unbiased, not driven for $$$$ ? Pure and simple, connect with many hobbiest, scientists, chemists. All for the low price of $8/m. AI is around the corner and is able to address many different questions reefers may have. You are still associated to BRS/Aperture. How are you going to handle an unbiased opinion on the market? Many people have this question. IMO, start off offering amazing content first, then attempt to offer a subscription based service. There are so many other KZbin videos aimed for reefers.

[@raisethereef]

@@stefk4862 AI is absolutely horrible when answering questions for the hobby. Especially anything chemistry related where it is wrong way more than it is ever right

[@stefk4862]

@@raisethereef depends on the engine. Remember when google sucked?

[@jamesparrott2073]

I'm still waiting on promised BRS videos.... Ryan didn't hold up his promises. IE marine pure bricks video is one but I have a list...

[@mariolopez2656]

$10/month. I'll search for free and get the same answers. This hobby is already to expensive. Sorry times are hard now and everything is expensive

[@SeriousReefs]

One of our missions is for this $10 to be the one that saves you a $1,000 by doing it right the first time. Another is to help people spend more time doing than scouring the internet and fixing. It’s fair to be skeptical, skepticism drives progress:)

[@raisethereef]

If you spend more than 30 minutes a month searching for the correct answer, you are already losing money by searching “for free”

[@stefk4862]

@@raisethereef what if you search while you are working? Hahaha doesn’t cost you anything.

[@raisethereef]

@@stefk4862 You have too much free time at work then and it’s costing you additional time at the job or costing your company money to pay you while being unproductive. Employees don’t see it this way but the owners do

[@driftguyae86]

Brs already makes enough money being owned by Aperture. Maybe once Ryan comes out about how these company rip us all off charging 600$ for a wave maker Id consider a donation for the "Reefers"