The Psychology of Reefkeeping with Michael Paletta

Adam and Mike discuss the ups and downs associated with the psychology of the hobby and why making friends and connections is so important. They cover some of Mike’s newest tips and discoveries. Mike Paletta has written hundreds of articles for online and print publications. He also received the MASNA award in 2022, one of the highest honours for contributors to the reef hobby. Make sure to check out his articles at the links below!
reefbuilders.com/author/mikep...
www.reef2reef.com/ams/authors...
www.coralmagazine.com/2022/09...
www.tfhmagazine.com/articles/...
reefs.com/the-2022-masna-aqua...
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[@dannymcelroy]

We don't know you because of the The Paletta Pink Tip, we know the Paletta Pink Tip because it has your name on it!!! In fact, the only reason I have that coral in my tank is because it's the OG classic that is famous because of your contribution to the hobby Mike!! Thanks for your contribution!!!

[@carlosthereefer]

Same here, well stated!

[@Merknilash]

EXCELLENT episode - thanks Listened to this while mowing the lawn

[@bradmckeon8859]

Hey man I just wanted to tell you how much i appreciate your podcast. I watch quite a few podcasts, and yours in short time it’s been around has elevated my tank more than I could ever have imagined. Your advanced level podcast is extremely easy to digest and you just ask the right questions. So for that I am thankful. Keep them coming!!!

[@fraggarage5922]

Thanks Brad, I appreciate the kind words! I'm surprised how fast it's grown too!

[@geoffhunt7965]

35 years of reef tank in same house. 55 gal 70 gal Current 90 gallons. Only 2.5 days without tank while waiting for delivery of 90 and painted wall behind. Kept livestock in tubs during 2.5 days. Love the hobby!

[@PnCBio]

Great episode!

[@ronniebritt8958]

Love your podcast man!

[@wotarush1]

Great podcast

[@DJDorrat]

Really great conversation. Thank you both.

[@LightSearch]

I see my tank as a nursing home where the animals get old and I try to make sure they have a nice life. Loss is a part of a nursing home. I haven't put any fish, coral, etc in the tank in almost 3 years and I don't intend to ever do it. It's not easy though, every now and then I come up with reasons to break the promise.

[@dannymcelroy]

Thanks for doing the show, much appreciated!!! Love this podcast!!!

[@pabloramirez8130]

I saw "phycology"; looked it up; and thought this was going to be a discussion with an expert on algae growth. :)

[@fraggarage5922]

HAHAH yeah it didn't look right to me either. Fixed!

[@jerrodbuffington4929]

Even if I'm worried about my tank, and it consumes my thoughts, I'm happy I'm not focused on other life bs that I cannot control.

[@viking_reefing]

Awesome job by the both of you :)

[@fraggarage5922]

I did mention this in the intro.. he meant to say ammonium bicarbonate ;)

[@brenninsreef]

You can dose ammonia hydroxide. It’s just going to give you a ph boost too

[@floweringreefs206]

Love the convo ! Very interesting and quite informative! I would note the efficiency and cost effectiveness of LED’s far surpasses metal halides as efficiency can be measured as lumens/watts and when factoring in lumen loss over time and usage ratings that’s why LED lights are 9 times out of ten more widely used (:

[@TheIneption]

It's not only about lumens sadly especially for Sps. If you ever use Halide or T5 Vs led you will see the difference in growth. It almost makes no sense as lumen is lumen , but there is something else that MH provides that led doesn't....

[@floweringreefs206]

@@TheIneption yes and no efficiency has nothing to do with how it grows coral as there’s no quantifiable data… I have used and seen all lighting options I used to work at TSA before graduating and becoming an engineer.. I’m not Saying LED’s grow coral better because theres no quantifiable data I’m just saying in terms of efficiency, longevity, lumen retention etc LED’s far surpass all other options…. I do agree that MH and T5 will probably have a broader spectrum range and have benefits but you can’t bring that into an efficiency conversations

[@user-fv8dd9lj7g]

I’m always fascinated with the bacteria. Question, the bottled products I kind of agree with Mike. I don’t get why they recommend weekly dosing. If you look at dosing, bacteria more as a function of coral feeding, maybe that’s a different story. PNS, pro bio would be one product I would consider for that purpose. My personal opinion is if you really want bio diversity, you have to periodically add live rock, live sand, or live mud into your systems.

[@AcromansReef]

Amen!!! Praise be to our Lord and Creator God!!! Praise be to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!! In Jesus name we pray. Amen!!!

[@jerrodbuffington4929]

On the podcast with reef bum, Mike and sanjay said they was dosing ammonia hydroxide. This time he said that he was using hydroxide. But you said he wanted us to know to use ammonia carb or bicarbonate. Just a little confusing. Not that I'm gonna dose ammonia for anything because my nutrients are high.

[@Kloppy1992]

Excited for the Claude podcast . Really like that guy. Also , I’m not done but title is a typo? Haha . Unless you get into plankton…

[@jeremywhatley3080]

Can you send a link to the peppermints you talked about or spell it. lol

[@AVIS2K2-ul5gv]

May I have the full name of the peppermint shrimp that eat flatworms?

[@fraggarage5922]

Kuekenthali Lysmata

[@fraggarage5922]

Don't eat regular AEFW's as far as I know.. Just the NAEFW and MENudies

[@bioaquarium3683]

Great video man! very interesting! just change the title to Psychology and not Phycology :)

[@fraggarage5922]

ahhhhh my worst fear. spelling error in title.. Fixed! Tank you

[@BrooksForsyth123]

@@fraggarage5922 Its in the description too. =)

[@fraggarage5922]

getting there!@@BrooksForsyth123

[@jmdelira87]

Wait Mike worked oncology? Is he a doctor?

[@bilbobagonyoass3288]

God complex. All is idol worship in a secular world.