If You Could Meet Anyone In The Reef Aquarium Industry, Who Would It Be?

[Reefer Matt]

Hey Reefers!
Just as the title says, who in the reefing industry would you like to meet and chat with?

 

[fishface NJ]

@Paul B

 

[BeanAnimal]

@Paul B

You just want one of those steampunk metal fish... good luck! He's a tease.

 

[fishface NJ]

I love Paul! He is an inspiration. The one time he came to a NJRC meet up I couldn't be there. I was so disappointed

 

[kevgib67]

Than from Tidal Gardens, been there multiple times for pickup but never met him. His site is my go to for specific coral care. Watched many many of his videos.

 

[Katrina71]

Definitely @Paul B. He's a genius, artist, and hilarious.

 

[Reefer Matt]

My short list, in no particular order, would include: The Reef2Reef staff, Jay Hemdal, Marc Levenson, Rich Ross, Dr. Sanjay Joshi, Julian Sprung, Adam Derickson, Than Thein, Zach “Remy” Hoesly, and Ryan Batcheller. There are more that I can’t remember at the moment, but basically, I would talk reefing with anyone.

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

I have the usual, Ryan, Than, R2R folks, even @BeanAnimal (so we can argue face to face) but would really like to see your tanks @Reefermatt , been close to Michigan, (Ohio and Illinois) but never Michigan. need some company

 

[topjimmy]

Than from Tidal Gardens, been there multiple times for pickup but never met him. His site is my go to for specific coral care. Watched many many of his videos.

He's a really nice guy.

 

[Reefer Matt]

I have the usual, Ryan, Than, R2R folks, even @BeanAnimal (so we can argue face to face) but would really like to see your tanks @Reefermatt , been close to Michigan, (Ohio and Illinois) but never Michigan. need some company

Awesome! I’m just a hobbyist with a tiny frag business, but I always enjoy meeting other Reefers regardless! And my tanks aren’t anything special really. My biggest reef is only 75 gallons. Puffy’s tank is 135 gallons though.

 

[Allenh427]

Ryan, Thomas, Randy from BRS. Those guys turned around my 'I'll never have a reef tank' mentality. I was super overwhelmed with the equipment, water parameters / chemicals, husbandry, coral care etc but their videos are so easy to consume and confidence inspiring. They are idols in my eyes.

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Awesome! I’m just a hobbyist with a tiny frag business, but I always enjoy meeting other Reefers regardless! And my tanks aren’t anything special really. My biggest reef is only 75 gallons. Puffy’s tank is 135 gallons though.

That's the part about forums I don't like. You never get to meet folks you converse with on a daily basis. Don't matter what ya got, its about meeting the people who share information with one another. That might be part of my up raising , or just me. I will hit you up when I'm in your neck of the woods. Wife will be with me and need some good places to eat around there, and its on me.

 

[BeanAnimal]

I have the usual, Ryan, Than, R2R folks, even @BeanAnimal (so we can argue face to face) but would really like to see your tanks @Reefermatt , been close to Michigan, (Ohio and Illinois) but never Michigan. need some company

Meh, I am sweet as can be in person.

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Meh, I am sweet as can be in person.

knock knock

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

I know a meet and greet for us is basically impossible. If i show my youtube videos of wife and I fishing its not a promotion. But YOU can meet me and my wife.

 

[Roatan Reef]

My short list, in no particular order, would include: The Reef2Reef staff, Marc Levenson, Rich Ross, Dr. Sanjay Joshi, Julian Sprung, Adam Derickson, Than Thein, Zach “Remy” Hoesly, and Ryan Batcheller. There are more that I can’t remember at the moment, but basically, I would talk reefing with anyone.

Met and spoke with Julian Sprung 2 years ago at Reefpalooza, really cool and down to earth, he will talk to you as long as you want.

 

[exnisstech]

To be honest I never really thought about wanting to meet anyone. I'm a bit antisocial but I have a hunch Paul B would be a hoot. I love his creativity and his humor.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

I don't really have a desire to meet anyone. There are quite a few people that I correspond with in this hobby that I have have no idea what they look like, nor what their voice sounds like. And I'm ok with that.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Man, I don't know. Maybe either @Paul B or @Jay Hemdal. I think those 2 people would be cool to meet

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Man, I don't know. Maybe either @Paul B or @Jay Hemdal. I think those 2 people would be cool to meet

Not me, I’m not much fun to be around in person, just ask my wife!