Few things I caught one of which I probably can't post here
I enjoyed the podcast so thank you both for your time. As far as sponsorship goes I have no suggestions. Trying to do what you do won't have the same vibe or feeding off one another if you try it via video chat or skype sort of thing. Maybe a T-shirt with a skeptical jack@ss logo for sale
I'll throw down for one...
First point - well said on the compelling evidence talk. I see people get upset when we say it is an opinion, personal testimony / anecdotal evidence. You hit the nail on the head when you said we don't need peer reviewed papers. Just want some evidence to support what is said or suggested.
I had a question on the return pump / skimmer bit. You didn't go into a lot of details as it was more of a transition I believe but you said something about a return pump, flow, and the skimmer. I'm thinking it is return rate should be about the same/equal to the flow through the skimmer? So basically the skimmer is doing work to keep up with the flow through the sump??? Not sure but I'm guessing there is a balance here and turn over in the tank is managed by power heads or other means.
Aiptasia:
Kalk is physical barrier for aiptasia - makes sense. I always thought this but wasn't sure. So similar to say bubble algae you pop it the spores spread. Similar concept here. I've not used kalk paste but hear it works very well.
Peppermint shrimp as you said get mixed up with the camelback I think it is. Some say it is the pointed tail that the peppermints have vs the other. I always pay attention the the back or tail area and a more pronounced hump on the camelbacks. But I think you said it the best - peppermints are pretty dang destructive.
Berghia are too expensive. I'm sure they work but gee, they are a crap ton expensive and don't think it is worthwhile. Not a option for me as I'd have to raid my daughters college fund and she would be a bit PO'd at me
My Matted filefish - which is what I'm going to try - eats pellet, mysis, and the aiptasia I've placed in. Not sure what it will do in my display but I believe I can catch it at night if so. I've had luck with them before so will try again plus it is an interesting fish.
In general - well worth the whole podcast - what are we has hobbyist willing to put in / effort to fix. There is no quick easy pill to toss in and have it magically fix everything. Point I thought was perfect:
Scorched earth / collateral damage - Acceptable loss or damage to tank inhabitants remove the pest at the moment. What are we, as hobbyists, willing to accept. How fast does it grow back or effort to mitigate risk, loss, replace, etc.
Great podcast. Keep up the great work.
