Walt Smith Joins Reef Therapy to Talk About Fiji Reopening Coral Export | #95 

Quick note: Those with a keen eye will notice several edits and jump cuts. We had some connection issues (cuz Fiji) so I just shored up the dead air. Thanks! ~Remy

This is a very important moment in the history of the reef aquarium trade! Who would imagine that many of us would live to see this man sending his wonderful corals out of Fiji again???? Who would imagine that he would even be there fighting for the hobby up to this date?? The Smiths dedicated their whole life to the trade. He didn't mention a lot of other major and minor difficulties he went through daily in all this. It is so unfortunate that Jake isn't here to enjoy this moment. The other great event happening right now is the revision of coral nomenclature. I just hope I will be alive to see the end of their work they're doing. Metal halides are being used more and more. I wouldn't be surprised if new companies would start making new fixtures, ballasts and lamps. Well... we need a company to supply the bulbs in the first place! What about the amazing excitement that is happening with coral spawning??? Oh boy! Anyways... very exciting times! All the best to Walt, his family and his workers!! Power to the corals from Fiji! So beautiful! Let's make this year special in many ways. Best to Reef Builders and Reef Therapy as well! Aloha! Like #29!

Such a great episode guys!! I got Fiji corals coming in a week! This was seriously such an awesome listen, was awesome hearing Walt Smith talk. One of the founding pioneers of this trade, he had awesome stuff to talk about.

No way!! After I heard about Walt’s corals coming back I have been scanning the internet far and wide trying to find info about it. Love you guys, thank you Ps, would love for you guys to have Bruce Carlson on

@17 that all seems pretty reasonable, and also a good opportunity for intersection between science, commerce, and governance.

Walts vast experience and stories, Def need to bring him back

Thank you Walt for such a thought provoking discussion! This was a fantastic episode!

This is great news! Love seeing Walt doing cool Walt stuff!! He is a legit pioneer in our hobby!!

Great to see Walt - hoping they come to Europe and I REALLY think visiting coral farms and finding a way to select corals and paying through importers so we can have them in our tanks would be AMAZING! Walt is such a legend and I hope to see C. deborae available one day too (I bet they eat coral though;(

Really great show. Keep up the amazing work, Walt.

Whata GREAT interview

Very interesting podcast. Thank you for this. Super cool guest. Hope I get to see some of you guys at reef stock in March

Evey coral reef tank I have ever had ,had at least 100 pounds of real fiji live rock shipped to our marine fish store.

Best episode yet! Loved it. 👌🔥💯✌️

When I started in the hobby, my first love rock and corals came from Chris Wray at reefermadness back in 2004. I believe that is Walt’s son in law, they always had the best rock and corals! I look forward to seeing all of Walt efforts finally come to fruition. Can’t wait to what comes in!

I met Walt at Macna las Vegas show He was fun too talk to. Bobby

Great show guys, I've always wondered how that end of things worked.

Great episode!!

Omg Walt 😍

This was great, looking forward to whats coming! Keep up the good work! #whatsinyourwater

#whatsinyourwater love the video, excited for Fiji corals!

Great video

well wishes to you and your wife during this difficult time I've ben there God Be With You.

congratulations on you're accomplishment Walt, that shows if you believe in something and its in Gods favor all things will come to pass.

#whatsinyourwater I'm this close to picking up a Fiji yellow leather👌

Wait is ReefStock Chattanooga back on?

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I wish they would've talked about the his culture live. Rock would've been interesting to hear if they're going to do that anymore or not.

Does anyone know if he sells rubble? I'd like to add some to my established tank.

Will live rock be available again?

I just wanna know how I can get some tri color!

I’m afraid I’m gonna sound like another one of these jerks sticking their hand out when someone offered something for free 7 months ago i set up a reef tank in preparation for my baby daughter to be born. (She’s now 1.5 months) I’m afraid its been a few years since i had a reef tank up and i’m currently struggling to get it to thrive I would love to do an ICP test on her 30 gallon tank and see just how bad I messed things up haha I love the show and am so glad you kept it alive in Jakes honor! The very best regards, Roy #WhatsInYourWater

Got me 3 large Fiji yellow leathers!!! #whatsinyourwater

How about you and Polo Reefs get together to do this he is a major philanthropist and im sure he would be delighted for the opportunity

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Walt still slinging that purple concrete?

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…and captive species for total extinction.

Raj, what is your IG?

Great video Remy!!!🤙🏼🪸#Whatsinyourwater

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