We mourn the loss of Jake Adams

[King Reef]

RIP, one of the greats.

 

[o2manyfish]

This is a great loss to the hobby. Jake was a stickler for the correct scientific name of a coral - He could care less what garage fragger tried to put a name on it. Jake wanted (you) to know what the coral really was.

Jake and I were friends for many years. To get along well with Jake you had to know when to sit down, shut up and just listen. I feel so fortunate that I had just spoken with him a few days ago - About something positive.

Jake was not sick. He was a healthy 41 years old. Jake was in the process of going out and getting us the information we all craved for on ReefBuilders.

Dave B

 

[mlivvy]

Was just watching his videos last night. rip

 

[Gomi's Reef]

Jake was a trailblazer, and reefing role model to many. He'll be sorely sorely missed for his passion and expertise by hobbyists worldwide.

 

[Bato367]

Man this is shocking and sad. He was super knowledgeable about this hobby and marine biology in general. May his family heal knowing he left a positive mark on this world. A legend in this hobby.

 

[Slocke]

Very sad. Definitely one of the better YouTubers and one major reason why I joined the hobby.

 

[Daniel92481]

Incredibly sad news! I wasn’t lucky enough to know him personally, but I can say that the world just lost a truly irreplaceable scientific mind. May he rest in peace. Prayers!

 

[Zoomer]

Such sad news... My condolences to his close friends and family. The reefing community has lost a passionate advocate

 

[acropora4u]

Did Jake have cancer , heart attack , or other ?

 

[Phamousreef]

Still can’t believe this !!! R.I.P

 

[Bj’s Reef]

This is so sad to hear. Jake will be missed on so many levels.

 

[ryshark]

Very sorry to hear this. In addition to watching several of his videos and interviews, I reached out to Jake on the ReefBuilders IG a few times with reef questions; he would always reply quickly and was happy to help. RIP

 

[ReefZ1lla84]

So sad to hear this I can’t believe it, way to young to go the way he did. Prayers to his family I learned so much watching reef builders over the years. the hobby won’t be the same without him.

 

[reefkoi]

Rest In Peace Jake, such a tragedy you will be sorely missed buddy.

 

[MERKEY]

RIP Jake...

Condolences to his family.

He's off to a better reef now....he will truly be missed in this hobby.

 

[ssdawood]

We need some answers on what happened. It makes no sense at all !!!

Yo you keep asking with no replies. Three times you posted. Read the room. Maybe they will disclose later. Maybe its personal.

Not being rude. Trying to help.

Sometimes you have to be patient.

 

[mattdg]

Truly someone who lived and breathed their passion right to the far too early end. Jake, you will be missed.

 

[ReefingIsMyTherapy]

I just can't believe it. I'm pretty new to the hobby and Jake is one of those reefers I aspire to become one day. While there's no way to fill the huge hole he's gonna leave in the reefing community, his legacy will live forever. Keep his spirit alive by watching his YouTube videos, listening to his Reef Therapy podcasts, reading his product reviews, etc. Rest in peace, Jake. My deepest condolences to his friends and family.

 

[Oregon Grown Reef]

I just can't believe it. I'm pretty new to the hobby and Jake is one of those reefers I aspire to become one day. While there's no way to fill the huge hole he's gonna leave in the reefing community, his legacy will live forever. Keep his spirit alive by watching his YouTube videos, listening to his Reef Therapy podcasts, reading his product reviews, etc. Rest in peace, Jake. My deepest condolences to his friends and family.

I believe I'll find myself watching his videos someday and recalling how his content and attitude often brought a smile to my face. He was able to make you feel like you were there with him and he was excited to share with you because of the passion he had.

 

[FreshwaterConvert]

I was fortunate to see his talk at aquashella, a true force within the hobby. Such horrible news. Prayers and condolences to his family and loved ones. He will be greatly missed