Whats the best reef dvd you have/ or have seen.

reefpod · 01/17/2006, 01:57 PM

Not a show you saw on bbc or something (unless it made it to dvd). But a really good dvd about reefs, not the occasionally quick glimpses of a cuddle fish, octapus, corals etc. then a huge segment on sharks and a sea turtle going on shore to lay eggs (like we all have seen probably 1000 times and its always the same

). Something completely dedicated to reefs longer than a half hour or hour? I know white tips etc. are part of reefs blah blah, you know what I mean, the interesting things in reefs that we dont always see..

gaubow · 01/17/2006, 05:27 PM

Good question. I had hoped to get some info when I got here. Hopefully this post will help get it back and someone can recommend some.

EleganceMan · 01/17/2006, 05:49 PM

I could make you one of my reef and sell it to you .....LOL

miracles38 · 01/17/2006, 05:57 PM

Okay - so this doesn't quite qualify. But, on DiscoveryHD I just saw a program called "Equator" that was awesome. It was all on reef corals and fishes. One hour long. It is not on DVD yet, but watch for it!

lossman · 01/17/2006, 06:10 PM

I liked the Blue Planet series. We got them through NetFlix. We should receive the next one tomorrow - Open Ocean - The Deep.

andyjd · 01/17/2006, 06:26 PM

without a doubt

MACGILLIVRAY FREEMAN'S Coral reef adventure....watch it on the PC for full on HD effects

FunkieReefJunkie · 01/17/2006, 06:35 PM

Corel Reef Adventure is really nicely done.

Grizzy · 01/17/2006, 06:55 PM

I second the blue planet series.

Unbelievable footage...many years by the BBC and discovery channel went into this documentry.

My favorite episode in this 8 part series is Ocean World followed by Coral seas.

Amazing stuff.

Chris

richardf · 01/17/2006, 11:40 PM

I have Netflix as well and got all the Blue Planet discs last week. I enjoyed them all, they were very ineteresting and had some good information.

I have also seen Coral Reef Adventure and liked that one as well. If you have Netflix, or know someone that has it, go search under the documentary section. There are a couple IMAX films that are good, but so far the BBC Blue Planet set was the best I have seen so far.

JeBuS · 01/18/2006, 01:09 AM

go to our local library i found several that were very interesting. dont recal the names.

LekicINC · 01/18/2006, 03:21 AM

Blue Planet has won many awards for their series on the ocean. They have one dedicated to coral reefs, but i garuntee you will like them all. They are commonly used in Marine Biology classes in Universities and Colleges for different labs. I completley understand how alot of the programes are just on sharks and the same old stuff, when snails, urchins, lion fish fighting grouper are just as cool. I dont think any other "fish movie" has won an award. I just bought the mammal collection narrated by the same guy. Nice thread.

reefpod · 01/18/2006, 06:45 AM

Is Blue Planet all about reefs or other stuff like sharks? I had recently purchased a 5 disc set called Mysteries of the Deep. It had some nice reef footage, but so much of it was on sharks, shipwrecks, treasure, etc.. I think I have seen some of the blue planet on tv but I thought there was a lot of info which was not on reefs..

Grizzy · 01/18/2006, 07:40 AM

Blue planet covers just about everything.

It has episodes about the artic, spawning, the deep, and so on. Trust me it's excellent.

I remember scenes with nudibranch's and even some quick stuff on a mantis.

elephen · 01/18/2006, 07:41 AM

I second the Coral Reef Adventure (IMAX) DVD. Its GREAT. A good way to inspire others to get into the hobby or to get off their arse and help preserve the remaining reefs of the world.

LekicINC · 01/20/2006, 04:49 AM

there is no treasure and shipwrecks in blue planet. There is one episode solely dedicated about reefs w. some shark footage. There are also other ecosystems, the coolest being the abyss. There are open water, coastal water and others. This is not a buried treasure thing, its used in COLLEGES for educational puproses. Professors use them in labs when they cant actually visit the coral reefs, abyss etc. I know this because it was used in my marine bio lab this year and i found it its used in many top 50 shcools. I have seen the IMAX coral reef dvd, and in all due respect its fairly gimicky compared to the Blue Planet. Google it, its won a ton of awards for footage such as time laps of sps growing, or the inside of sponges where tiny shrimp symboitically live w. the sponge hosts and protect it agaist echinoderms.

snulma1 · 01/20/2006, 05:56 AM

Finding Nemo!!!

greatgman · 01/20/2006, 09:30 PM

lol rofl

BucNtears · 01/20/2006, 09:33 PM

I'll second Nemo .

want2reef · 01/20/2006, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by snulma1
Finding Nemo!!!

01/17/2006, 01:57 PM	#1
reefpod Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 268	Whats the best reef dvd you have/ or have seen. Not a show you saw on bbc or something (unless it made it to dvd). But a really good dvd about reefs, not the occasionally quick glimpses of a cuddle fish, octapus, corals etc. then a huge segment on sharks and a sea turtle going on shore to lay eggs (like we all have seen probably 1000 times and its always the same ). Something completely dedicated to reefs longer than a half hour or hour? I know white tips etc. are part of reefs blah blah, you know what I mean, the interesting things in reefs that we dont always see.. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 29 gallon Reef

01/17/2006, 05:49 PM	#3
EleganceMan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fargo, North Dakota Posts: 1,611	I could make you one of my reef and sell it to you .....LOL __________________ Trade Corals!!!!!! Current Tank Info: 160 gallon reef

01/17/2006, 05:57 PM	#4
miracles38 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,008	Okay - so this doesn't quite qualify. But, on DiscoveryHD I just saw a program called "Equator" that was awesome. It was all on reef corals and fishes. One hour long. It is not on DVD yet, but watch for it! __________________ Kim Current Tank Info: 180 reef

01/17/2006, 06:10 PM	#5
lossman Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,341	I liked the Blue Planet series. We got them through NetFlix. We should receive the next one tomorrow - Open Ocean - The Deep. __________________ Research and learn BEFORE you act !!!, or you'll surely regret it. :) Current Tank Info: 150 gal TBS

01/17/2006, 06:35 PM	#7
FunkieReefJunkie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TotallyLostItville Posts: 781	Corel Reef Adventure is really nicely done. __________________ The Gerson Diet saves lives! May everyone be happy, May everyone be free from misery, May no one ever be separated from their happiness, May everyone have equanimity, free from hatred and attachment. Current Tank Info: Down to a 15 g from a 600g system. Nano is whole different ballgame.

01/17/2006, 05:27 PM	#2
gaubow Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sw chicagoland Posts: 26	Good question. I had hoped to get some info when I got here. Hopefully this post will help get it back and someone can recommend some.

01/17/2006, 06:26 PM	#6
andyjd International Nomad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dunedin, NZ Posts: 1,147	without a doubt MACGILLIVRAY FREEMAN'S Coral reef adventure....watch it on the PC for full on HD effects

01/17/2006, 06:55 PM	#8
Grizzy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 378	I second the blue planet series. Unbelievable footage...many years by the BBC and discovery channel went into this documentry. My favorite episode in this 8 part series is Ocean World followed by Coral seas. Amazing stuff. Chris

01/17/2006, 11:40 PM	#9
richardf Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 67	I have Netflix as well and got all the Blue Planet discs last week. I enjoyed them all, they were very ineteresting and had some good information. I have also seen Coral Reef Adventure and liked that one as well. If you have Netflix, or know someone that has it, go search under the documentary section. There are a couple IMAX films that are good, but so far the BBC Blue Planet set was the best I have seen so far.

01/18/2006, 01:09 AM	#10
JeBuS Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 137	go to our local library i found several that were very interesting. dont recal the names. __________________ "FISH ARE FRIENDS NOT FOOD" Current Tank Info: 125gal mixed reef

01/18/2006, 03:21 AM	#11
LekicINC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manhattan, NYC Posts: 265	Blue Planet has won many awards for their series on the ocean. They have one dedicated to coral reefs, but i garuntee you will like them all. They are commonly used in Marine Biology classes in Universities and Colleges for different labs. I completley understand how alot of the programes are just on sharks and the same old stuff, when snails, urchins, lion fish fighting grouper are just as cool. I dont think any other "fish movie" has won an award. I just bought the mammal collection narrated by the same guy. Nice thread. __________________ As much fun as it is to bring the fish into our world, there is nothing like going into their world. Current Tank Info: 75 f/o

01/18/2006, 06:45 AM	#12
reefpod Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 268	Is Blue Planet all about reefs or other stuff like sharks? I had recently purchased a 5 disc set called Mysteries of the Deep. It had some nice reef footage, but so much of it was on sharks, shipwrecks, treasure, etc.. I think I have seen some of the blue planet on tv but I thought there was a lot of info which was not on reefs.. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 29 gallon Reef

01/18/2006, 07:40 AM	#13
Grizzy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 378	Blue planet covers just about everything. It has episodes about the artic, spawning, the deep, and so on. Trust me it's excellent. I remember scenes with nudibranch's and even some quick stuff on a mantis.

01/18/2006, 07:41 AM	#14
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	I second the Coral Reef Adventure (IMAX) DVD. Its GREAT. A good way to inspire others to get into the hobby or to get off their arse and help preserve the remaining reefs of the world.

01/20/2006, 04:49 AM	#15
LekicINC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manhattan, NYC Posts: 265	there is no treasure and shipwrecks in blue planet. There is one episode solely dedicated about reefs w. some shark footage. There are also other ecosystems, the coolest being the abyss. There are open water, coastal water and others. This is not a buried treasure thing, its used in COLLEGES for educational puproses. Professors use them in labs when they cant actually visit the coral reefs, abyss etc. I know this because it was used in my marine bio lab this year and i found it its used in many top 50 shcools. I have seen the IMAX coral reef dvd, and in all due respect its fairly gimicky compared to the Blue Planet. Google it, its won a ton of awards for footage such as time laps of sps growing, or the inside of sponges where tiny shrimp symboitically live w. the sponge hosts and protect it agaist echinoderms. __________________ As much fun as it is to bring the fish into our world, there is nothing like going into their world. Current Tank Info: 75 f/o

01/20/2006, 05:56 AM	#16
snulma1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,281	Finding Nemo!!!

01/20/2006, 09:30 PM	#17
greatgman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 181	lol rofl

01/20/2006, 09:33 PM	#18
BucNtears Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Crestview,FL. Posts: 1,019	I'll second Nemo . __________________ If I only had a bigger tank Current Tank Info: 120 with 75 sump/fuge