We mourn the loss of Jake Adams

emmysnewtank · Oct 22, 2022

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 · Oct 22, 2022

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

Potatohead · Oct 22, 2022

rblackmon89 said:
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 · Oct 22, 2022

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 · Oct 22, 2022

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 · Oct 22, 2022

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 · Oct 22, 2022

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

Shawn Dahl · Oct 22, 2022

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 · Oct 22, 2022

Fly high, Jake

killer2001 · Oct 22, 2022

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 · Oct 22, 2022

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

ConsummatePro · Oct 22, 2022

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 · Oct 22, 2022

RIP Jake. I'll always remember you.

SoggyNW · Oct 22, 2022

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 · Oct 22, 2022

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 · Oct 22, 2022

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 · Oct 22, 2022

From left to right, Julian Spring, Jake Adams

, Mike Paletta, Victor Fornari, and Dr Sanjay Joshi.

Jon Warner · Oct 22, 2022

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...