We mourn the loss of Jake Adams

[emmysnewtank]

this dude definitely inspired how we keep our nano reef. Super sad. Life is short and tomorrow is promised to no one...so make sure to really live every day.

 

[rblackmon89]

So sad to hear this. I learned so much from him. Anyone know if there is a gofundme or anything?

 

[Potatohead]

So sad to hear this. I learned so much from him. Anyone know if there is a gofundme or anything?

I think most of us are still waiting

 

[mcintosh]

I had the good fortune of meeting Jake many years ago when he spoke at our club. He wanted to see as many reef tanks as possible so he came to my house and freely offered tips and took photos. Such a pillar of this community. He will be missed.

 

[mcbdz]

Such sad news. He was such an inspiration to so many people in this Community. And Advocate for the Reefing community and reef preservation. It reminds me of when I heard the News of Steve Erin's tragic loss. He was to reefing what Steve was to the reptile community bringing it to the worlds attention and educating the public.
Prayers for his wife, family and friends. You will be missed.
I believe it could help the family for everyone to go back and waych all his media with ads included. I will, could use the refresher also. RIP

 

[sean151]

He inspired me to come back into the hobby after taking a few years out. Prior to that, his articles were one of the primary factors I was excited for the future of the hobby.

 

[Pny]

My condolences to all of his family and friends. Very saddened by this news. Rest in peace Jake.

 

[Shawn Dahl]

Condolences to family and friends. May he rest in peace. Jake was an icon of the industry. I followed his teachings since I entered into the hobby

 

[Gregg @ ADP]

Fly high, Jake

 

[killer2001]

RIP Jake. I'm not really a drinker but last night had to pour out a drink and just sit back and enjoy my tank in its entirety. You will be missed.

 

[deadboi77]

I learned so much from his vids and articles.
Godspeed, Jake.

 

[ConsummatePro]

How devastating. I can hear his voice in my head thanks to his podcasts and videos. So inspiring.

I wonder what will come of his amazing studio? Perhaps (only if the family is considering it) some sort of way to support his studio would be a fitting tribute.

 

[ccampo]

RIP Jake. I'll always remember you.

 

[SoggyNW]

Wow, I was just listening to Reef Therapy thinking he would have cool stuff to talk about when he got back from his five trip.

I loved the podcast and fired it up as soon as it dropped. I always thought it was funny how he would start talking over Mark during the podcast, he seemed so excited that he just couldn't wait for his turn. I'll miss hearing his that enthusiasm.

 

[Spieg]

Really sad news. Jake was a great guy - always happy to share his knowledge. Anyone know what happened? Just had a club meeting at his stuio last weekend and all seemed well.

 

[SnookNRedZ]

Its been years since ive posted on here let a lone actively reefing, but hearing this news on IG brought me back. Met Jake at a Reef-a-palooza 4-5 yrs ago when i still had my tank running. Told him how much i enjoyed his videos and his articles. He was humlbe as could be, definitely a solid dude. Life got in the way of my reefing hobby; new house, new truck, new baby girl ... so i dont have a tank currently running. But felt the need to log in to just pay my respects to such an iconic person to this hobby/community. Im sure since my absence, his contributions have grown, and in his absence, i hope we can all cherish the knowledge and passion hes put into this silly hobby of keeping a slice of the ocean in a glass box in our homes. RIp brother. Next beers for you.

 

[ScubaShane]

From left to right, Julian Spring, Jake Adams , Mike Paletta, Victor Fornari, and Dr Sanjay Joshi.

 

[Jon Warner]

A really shocking loss.

RIP Jake and thoughts with the family and friends.

He might be the most passionate aquarist I've ever met, always genuinely interested in new products we'd release and I'd look forward to seeing him at MACNA or Reef-a-Palooza every year...

 

[blatherdrift]

very sad news. Will miss reef therapy.

 

[jose hernandez]

did not know him personally but watched all his content on you tube my prayers go out to his family rest in peace man