Ep. 3 - No filtration reef tanks & YouTube famous!

Ep. 3 - No filtration reef tanks & YouTube famous!

Author: Polo Reef May 2, 2024 Duration: 25:30

Join us as we sit down with Danny Zeebregts from the Netherlands! Danny shares his innovative approach to reef aquariums, boasting signature setups without traditional filtration. We learn about his journey in the hobby, witnessing how his passion evolved into a thriving YouTube channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers and followers. Find out how Danny has turned his love for reef aquariums into a successful monetizing endeavor, inspiring enthusiasts worldwide!


Dive into the intricate, watery world of a dedicated aquarist with Polo Reef the Podcast. Hosted by Andrew Sandler, who goes by Polo Reef, this series offers an intimate audio tour of his spectacular personal aquariums, anchored by a massive 17,000-gallon reef display. Each episode feels like a conversation at the tank's edge, exploring the delicate balance, stunning biodiversity, and daily realities of maintaining these complex miniature ecosystems. You'll hear about the triumphs and challenges, from water chemistry and coral health to the fascinating behaviors of the aquatic life within his home. This podcast goes beyond simple hobbyist talk, framing the passion as a genuine scientific and naturalist pursuit. The aim is to build a community around this fascination, with plans to channel support directly toward related conservation causes. For anyone curious about the hidden mechanics of a thriving reef or who finds calm in the quiet hum of filtration systems, Polo Reef provides a detailed and personal narrative. Regular updates mean there's always something new developing, both in the tanks and for the future of the show.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 13

Polo Reef the Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Ep. 5 - Exclusive! New Fermented Coral Food?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:15
In episode 5 of the Polo Podcast, Andrew and Mike Paletta are joined by special guest Bob Stark. Bob is a well-known chemical engineer with a degree in marine biology and owner of ESV aquarium products. They explore hot…
Ep. 4 - An Expert on Marine Fish Breeding Opens Up - BIOTA! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:20
Join us for an exciting episode of the Polo Podcast, where we sit down with Manu Guerrero from BIOTA, world-renowned marine reef fish breeders! Manu traveled from Palau to share his expertise. From the fascinating detail…
Ep. 2 - Learn how to run a reef keeping magazine and a 24 hour live. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:40
Join us for an engaging conversation with Marc Levenson, a prominent figure in the reefing hobby and industry, in our second podcast episode. Known for his educational content on YouTube and as the founder of https://mel…
Ep. 1 - Steven Keuper [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:27
In our first podcast, we talk with Steven Keuper the owner of Aquatic Life Designs and former head of the world-famous Georgia Aquarium. Like many of us, Steve details how he started the hobby as a youngster and how his…
Polo Reef - Andrew Sandler Live with Bobby Miller Humble Fish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:38
Podcast replay of Andrew Sandler on YouTube live with Bobby Miller from humble fish to walk through our ideas and thoughts on the QT process. We have several topics we will discuss, but if there is a specific question or…
Live discussion with Andrew Sandler and Hal Bleiweiss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:36
Andrew Sandler and Hal Bleiweiss sit and talk about all of the new editions to the 17,000-gallon display, the 2500 gallon the charity plans, and the long anticipated merchandise
Here is my next podcast. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:56
WE talked about the newly populated Clam tank, The sulfur reactor, other hardware, the fish, corals and what is waiting in the wings.
2/28/22 reef display update and more with Andrew Sandler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:49
We checked in with Andrew Sandler for our latest update. The main reef display is back to healthy. The other displays are coming along. No more peroxide treatments, Come join us in the new group Join Here Follow Andrew o…