My First Fish Tank
Saltwater Tank Lighting, Heating, & Circulation | Episode 07 | Saltwater Aquariums Demystified
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Seahorse Death
01:35 I've Done No Maintenance For A Month
02:33 Water Testing Five Tanks Takes Hours
03:08 The Results Are In... Not Great
05:52 Starting With The Macroalgae/Seahorse Tank
06:50 Making Her Pretty Again
07:33 The Inside Of A Sponge
08:14 A Bucket Full Of Gracilaria
09:03 The Fishing Line Method
10:37 A Deadish Gorgonian
11:13 The Final Product
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Video Description:
This is what happens when you don't clean your tanks for a month! It took me over 8 hours to test and clean three tanks. that is a long time.
We also deal with the seahorse death, trim the macroalgae, cut off the dead sponge, and remove some dying corals.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:12 Testing Has Revealed Some Problems
02:00 Why I Dislike GFO (granular ferric oxide)
03:18 $70 DC Return Pump Runs Silently
08:04 Out With The Old ATO
08:54 The Grand Reveal- New Tank
10:15 Waterbox Reef Overview
13:34 Clownfish Harem Tank Update
14:37 JBJ-RF45 Reef Tank Update
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A couple of boring things needed to be done. Although I did replace a super vibrating ac return pump with a cheap dc return pump and the gallery is pretty much silent now. Then swapped out a new ato unit for one that no longer worked.
My po4 phosphates are sky high in the reef and harem tank, so time to put some gfo back int there.
Finally the big reveal for the new saltwater aquarium that I got from my neighbors. What did I end up going with? A FOWLR system. It looks pretty good.
A quick update on the anemones in the harem tank. Stable, but not great. And how is the new protein skimmer working on the jbj reef tank?
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:16 Reef Octopus Classic 1000 HOB Protein Skimmer
03:46 Installing the RO Classic
06:36 The New Waterbox Reef 70.3 Build
11:07 The Harem Tank Update
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Video Description:
I've put off doing this for a while. So that empty Waterbox aquarium that just sits in the back of all of my videos, is finally being re-plumbed and cleaned.
My reef tank is just dying with too many nutrients. Luckily, I have this Reef Ocopus HOB protein skimmer. It is quite complicated to put together, but we get it up and running.
Also time for a harem tank update. Although I can't really call it that anymore since there are only three clownfish left. The nems are not doing well, so we have to make some changes.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:41 I hired a reefkeeper to clean my tanks!
02:46 Theadosia the Chin
03:47 Website disaster
05:53 I need a recliner
06:58 How I got a free Waterbox aquarium
10:17 My wife's newest thrift store find for the gallery
11:38 Please help me make better videos
13:04 New LED lights for the Gallery
14:25 BRS updates & new gear
18:48 The problem with my Canon camera
19:25 All the JBJ RF-45 gear
21:46 My chromis, clownfish, and wrasse
23:24 All the corals in my reef tank
32:47 My first case of bryopsis
33:23 I added macroalgae to my reef tank
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:16 I Don't Know What A Jigsaw Is
01:56 4 Days Left Until New Job
02:51 3 New Reef Breeder Prism ATOs
3:48 Getting the JBJ RF 45 Ready For Water
05:07 The Aquascape failure
05:52 Aqua illumination Hydra 32 Install
06:32 Too Many Hot Spots
07:18 The Scape Has Improved
08:03 Day 02: Overview Of Progress
09:03 Using CaribSea Base & Arches To Make Scape Pop!
10:58 Epoxying The Scape, Adding Sand & Water
12:20 Reef Octopus Wave Maker & Innovative Marine PTC Heating System
13:28 YouTube No-no. I Didn't Film Anything
14:47 DIY Clear Mesh Screen
15:47 A Ginormous Freakin' Mess
16:54 Day 03: The Grand Reveal
18:10 $150 Of Goodness
19:39 Sexy Gallery Montage
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Finally getting the mixed reef tank setup. It has been sitting empty in my Gallery for over 6 months now. Not super satisfied with everything, but I never am. But, I think the scape will be great for holding tons of corals, and it completes the Gallery background just in time for the new job!!
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:10 The Beeping Won't Stop
01:56 The Custom Frag Rack Doesn't Fit
03:06 Building An Egg Crate Frag Rack
04:59 It Turned Out Good!
06:43 Installing The Frag Rack
07:31 My Clownfish Bites Me
08:03 Emptying Out The QT
09:54 PAR Testing Maxspect Jump Lights
11:55 Inspecting & Cleaning Coral Frags
13:34 Day 02: Cool New LED Lights
19:29 The Innovative Marine Lagoon Tank (25 Gallon)
22:34 Sexy Coral Shots!
23:22 The Great Breeder Clean Out Begins!
23:56 I Catch All My Fish
25:52 Back To Cleaning
28:24 The Breeder Is Officially QT Ready
30:51 The Frag Tank's Lookin' Good
32:00 Thank You!
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Even though this video is 35 minutes long, really all I do is transfer the contents of one tank to another! It just took a long time and a lot of work!
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Patreon Member Thanks
02:05 Up Close W/The Fluval M60
04:58 A Lengthy Breakdown Montage
08:53 The Massive Clean Up Begins
11:15 I Broke My Tank, Scratched My Car, And My Daughter Was Almost Injured
14:20 Day 02: The Journey Continues
15:47 The Fluval I Gone And Petco Trip
17:02 I Actually Have Three Spare Tanks
18:21 The New 25 Gallon IM Lagoon Tank
19:13 4 New Tanks 7 Which Lights Go Where
21:52 Adding Water To The IM Encore
22:35 Day 03: Still Working On Tank Transfer
25:23 One Huge Problem
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Video Description: Breaking down the Fluval M60 mixed reef tank, setting up the IM encore as quarantine tanks and the new IM 25 gallon lagoon tank as my new frag tank. Ran into a few problems but was able to find solutions.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:35 A Day's Work
01:54 Day 02: Sea Anemone Poster Install
03:37 Trying To Solve The Seahorse Tank Chiller Problem
04:39 Day 03: Absolutely Nothing
06:04 Day 04: Seahorse/Macroalgae Tank Cabinet Fan Install
13:25 PAR Test, Twinstar Lights Too Hot
16:08 Day 05: Fishing Line Trick To Install Macroalgae
20:50 Big Changes To My First Fish Tank
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Video Description:
Finally back after taking a month off. I just found out I got a new job making YouTube videos, and it's going to be busy, like two videos a week busy so I need to get my stuff in order. I've had all sorts of projects around the gallery that I have put off, but no longer.
This isn't all of the projects, but I at least need to start somewhere. So we will take care of the seahorse tank, and get it ready for the next round of macroalgae to arrive.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Live Aquaria CUC Arrival
03:51 Anemone Death: Harem Update
04:21 A Big Ask- Patreon
06:57 Drip Acclimating 50 Snails
08:56 $1,200 Aquarium Purchase
10:42 Coral Vault Giveaway
13:15 Huge Diatom Outbreak In Seahorse/Macroalgae Tank
15:29 Testing PAR In Seahorse/Macro Tank
16:20 Some Seahorse Do's and Don'ts
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So much happening in this episode of the gallery. First and foremost is the giveaway! Coral Vault is sponsoring a huge, epic, gargantuan 4th of July giveaway. Click the "Giveaway" link above to enter.
Let's see. We get a huge clean up crew from Live aquaria. Then there is a giant diatom outbreak in the seahorse/macroalgae tank that we have to clean. An anemone dies which sucks. We test the PAR on the Twinstar lights. And we need your support to continue making videos.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Hook
00:25 Coral Vault Sponsorship
00:59 Intro
01:56 Filtration Overview
02:23 Type 01 Mechanical Filtration
03:38 Type 02 Chemical Filtration
04:40 Type 03 Biological Filtration
05:32 Aquarium Filtration Styles
05:48 Style 01 HOB (Hang on Back) Power Filter
08:22 Style 02 AIO (All In One) Rear Filtration Chamber
11:25 Style 03 Canister Filter
13:57 Style 04 Sump
17:48 Conclusion
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Video Description:
We start with a super quick overview of saltwater aquarium filtration. All filtration for reef tanks falls in to one of three categories: mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration. We aren't going in depth into each one in this video, but check out the next three episodes for way more info than you ever wanted to know.
The focus for this video is on the types and locations where filtration occurs.
The first is called a hang on the back (HOB) or power filter. This is your standard type of filter that you get from any big box store that just hangs on the side of your aquarium. It is inexpensive, and unsightly, and is fine for jobs that don't need a lot of filtration power. You can totally run a successful saltwater aquarium with this type of filter.
Then we have all in on (AIO) style tanks, which just means the filtration happens in a rear chamber. Just take a normal glass aquarium, add a baffle along the back, and bam, you have an AIO tank. I love this style tank because you can hide all of your filtration gear behind the baffle, and it offers more filtration potential than a standard HOB filter.
Canister filters are next, and while not common in the saltwater side of the hobby, you can use them. If you are coming over from freshwater tanks, you may have an extra canister filter lying around. You could definitely repurpose it for your new saltwater build. You'll just need to make sure the canister filter has a powerful pump to filter the water.
Lastly are sumps. Sumps are probably, no, not probably, sumps are the gold standard for saltwater aquarium filtration. A sump is just a separate tank that hides in your stand below the display aquarium. You can hide all of your gear and the large size means you have a lot of options.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 The Macroalgae Arrived 92 Degrees
01:22 Rinsing The Macros
03:19 "Planting" The Macroalgae
06:26 The Planted Tank Reveal
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The first shipment of macroalgae has arrived from Ben's Nems. It was hot, like 91 degrees farenheit hot, but after floating the bags in the tank for several hours, we got the temps down.
The first round of shipments was of gracilaria (pom pom) and codium, both of which are easy to keep hardy macros. And they were definitely hardy considering they survived the brutal temperatures in shipping!
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#myfirstfishtank #bensnems #inlandreef #macroalgae #seahorses #macroalgaetank #seahorsetank #
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
03:30 The Before Pics
04:27 The Breakdown
07:17 I Slice Open My Finger
08:34 A New Home For The Sterilizer
12:05 Putting The Sump Back Together Again
12:44 The Final Product
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Video Description:
The gist of today's video is a total sump cleanout and wire management. All of my tanks are looking pretty slick in the gallery... All except the 40 gallon breeder frag/quarantine tank. I've just added stuff over time, have never cleaned it out, and redone the wiring so I can't find any of my plugs. So what I thought was a few hour project turned into an entire day, but the sump and wires look so slick now!
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#myfirstfishtank #saltwateraquarium #saltwatertank #saltwaterfish #tropicalfish #tropicalfishtank #saltwaterfiltration #aquariumsump #wiremanagement
Blog myfirstfishtank.com/week-18-the-saltwater-nitrogen-cycle
Marine Depot marinedepot.com/102.html
Coral Vault coral-vault.com
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Glossary
- N2 nitrogen gas (atmospheric nitrogen)
- NH4+ Ammonium
- NO2- Nitrite
- NO3- Nitrate
- Amino Acid- structural units that make up proteins
- Ammonia & Ammonium-
Ammonia and Ammonium are compounds that contain Nitrogen and Hydrogen. Ammonia contains one Nitrogen and three Hydrogen whereas Ammonium contains one Nitrogen and Four Hydrogen.
Ammonia is a weak base and is un-ionized. On the other hand, Ammonium is ionised.
- Denitrification- Denitrification is a microbially facilitated process where nitrate is reduced and ultimately produces molecular nitrogen through a series of intermediate gaseous nitrogen oxide products
- Nitrate Reduction- process involving anaerobic bacteria reducing NO3- (nitrate) to N2 (nitrogen gas.
- Nitrification- Biological oxidation (break-down) of NH4+ to NO2- then NO3- (nitrite & nitrate)
- Nitrogen Fixation- the chemical processes by which atmospheric nitrogen is assimilated into organic compounds, especially by certain microorganisms as part of the nitrogen cycle.
- Nitrobacter- genus of gram-negative bacteria that oxidizes NO2- into NO3-.
- Nitrosomonas- genus of Gram-negative bacteria that consume NH4+ (ammonium) and produce NO2- (nitrite)
- Organic- carbon based
- Oxidation- Oxidation occurs when an atom, molecule, or ion loses one or more electrons in a chemical reaction. The opposite of oxidation is reduction.
- Proteins- Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body. They do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Hook
00:29 Coral Vault Sponsorship
00:58 Introduction
01:56 What Is The Nitrogen Cycle
02:24 Why Is The Nitrogen Cycle Important?
03:17 How The Nitrogen Cycle Works
04:17 Step 01: Ammonification
06:42 Step 02: Nitrification NH4+ to NO2-
07:46 Step 03: Nitrification 2 NO2- to NO3-
08:06 How To Get Rid Of Nitrates From Your Aquarium
08:47 Step 04: Denitrification NO3- to N2
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#nitrogencycle #myfirstfishtank #marinedepot #coralvault #nitrate #nitrite #ammonium #ammonia #nitrification #denitrification #howtocycle #aquariumcycle
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Hook
00:14 Coral Vault Sponsorship
00:38 Intro
01:32 What Does It Mean To Cycle Your Tank: New Tank Syndrome
02:19 Why It's Important To Cycle Your Tank
02:52 How Long Does The Cycle Take?
03:09 How Do You Know That Your Tank Is Cycling?
04:04 Cycle Method 01: Shrimp
06:02 Cycle Method 02: Hardy Fish
07:59 Cycle Method 03: Fishless
12:35 What Not To Do During The Cycle
14:47 How To Know When The Cycle Is Complete
15:47 The 2nd Mini-Cycle
16:52 Ugly Stage Warning
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Video Description:
How to cycle your saltwater aquarium. We go over three different methods and give our recommendations.
We also talk you through the do's and don'ts, what to expect during a cycle, why cycling your tank matters, and quite a bit more!
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#myfirstfishtank #marinedepot #coralvault #drtims #drtim #brightwellaquatics #nitrifyingbacteria #nitrogencycle #howtocycle #aquariumcycle #saltwateraquarium #howtocycleyourtank #ammoniachloride #nitrosomas #reeftanks #tropicalfishtank
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Marine Depot: marinedepot.com/102.html
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
02:16 The New JBJ RF-45 Mixed Reef Tank Has Arrived
05:11 Seahorse Tank Organization
06:36 Wife's Home: Time To Enlist Her Services
08:06 Finishing The Macroalgae Tank
10:06 Adding New Corals To 14 Gallon Peninsula
15:57 Fragging Zoas And Other Corals
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Video Description:
Well, if you follow my videos, you'll know I have not been consistent with my Tuesday videos. I just found I was working too much. I'm not a 7-day-a-week type of guy. I need breaks and I need my hobbies, so I took a step back. But I can't step back forever, because these Tuesday videos are where I do all of the work in the My First Fish Tank Gallery!
So I bit the bullet today and made a video! I'm going to try to make more videos, just do less editing!
Basically we start by getting the Seahorse/Macroalgae tank ready for it's first macroalgaes in a couple week. Had to do some serious wire organizing and turn the chiller on!
Then there were several coral frags, especially the zoas, that have overgrown their frag plugs and needed to be fragged!. I had been putting off that project for too long, so I did it.
Lastly, the 14 gallon peninsula tank has not had any new coral additions for months, so we add four new corals!
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#myfirstfishtank #corals #coralreef #coralreeftank #peninsulatank #mixedreeftank #spstank #lpstank #seahorses #macroalgae #seahorsetank #macroalgaetank #rimlessaquarium #breedertank #reefaquarium #spscoral #lpscoral #saltwateraquarium #saltwatertank #marineaquarium
Blog myfirstfishtank.com/week-16-how-to-add-sand-salt-filtration
Marine Depot marinedepot.com/102.html
Coral Vault coral-vault.com
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Hook
00:39 Coral Vault Sponsorship
01:18 01 Add Aquascape
02:44 02 Add Reef Sand
04:31 03 Add Saltwater
05:46 04 Add Mechanical Filtration
06:32 05 Add Heater
07:09 06 Add Return Pump
08:45 07 Setup Auto Top Off Unit
10:30 08 Leave Light Off & No Skimmer
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Video Description:
A super boring video this week, but important for those true beginners. We've already discussed reef sand and how to make saltwater, but how do you add these two things into your display tank safely?
Well, it's not that hard. Start by adding the reef "live" sand first. Just be sure to scoop it in gently, don't pour it in. You don't want to splatter the sand on the glass walls, because even after it's full of saltwater, you still may scratch the glass the first time you use a magnetic algae scraper.
Then add the aquascape, and be sure it's settled firmly on the glass bottom, not on top of the sand. To add seawater, use a plate, bowl, or colander and pour the water directly on top. This will help disperse the water and not cause a huge sandstorm.
Next up, install your return pump and either filter sock or sponge. Leave the filter sock in for about 24 hours, then take it out and rinse it, and put it back in. This will help make the water super clear.
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#myfirstfishtank #marinedepot #coralvault #seawater #saltwater #reefsand #livesand #mechanicalfiltration #saltwatertank #saltwateraquarium #saltwaterreef #reeftank #reeftanks #sandybeach #sandbed
Blog myfirstfishtank.com/week-15-how-to-make-saltwater
Marine Depot marinedepot.com/102.html
Coral Vault coral-vault.com
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Gear List
Salt marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=4475
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11 Uses Newa Utility Pumps youtu.be/pDZuSn7vzKg
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Coral Vault Sponsorship
01:25 The Necessary Gear
03:52 01 Buy Gear
04:16 02 Make RODI Water
04:30 03 Fill Container
04:41 04 Add Powerhead & Heater
05:20 05 Add Salt
06:49 06 Test Salinity
07:18 07 Wait Several Hours
07:57 08 Never Add Salt Directly To Display Tank
08:17 09 How To Properly Store Saltwater
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Video Description:
01 Buy your gear
02 Make or buy RO/DI water
03 Fill your food grade bucket or trash can with saltwater, leaving several inches at the top to allow for mixing in the salt.
04 Place your powerhead and heater inside, and plug them in.
05 Following the directions on your seawater mix, estimate how much salt you will need. Using a measuring cup, slowly add the salt to the water.
06 Test the salinity of the water.
07 It’s best practice to allow the new seater to mix for several hours, even up to an entire day.
08 Never add salt directly to a display tank. This could damage or kill your corals and livestock.
09 You can store seawater indefinitely if you follow a few simple steps. Be sure you have an air tight lid on your container to avoid evaporation.
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#myfirstfishtank #marinedepot #coralvault #howtomakesaltwater #makingsaltwater #saltwateraquarium #howtomakeseawater #saltwatertank #saltwaterfishtank #saltwaterreef #saltwateraquariums #saltwatertanks #tropicalfishtank #tropicalfishtanks #reeftank #reeftanks #reefaquarium #marinefishtank #marineaquarium
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:31 Anemone Hospital Tank
00:39 40 Gallon Breeder Frag/Quarantine Tank
05:53 Clownfish Harem Tank
11:12 Fluval M60 Mixed Reef Tank
14:00 Macroalgae/Seahorse Tank
16:48 14 Gallon Peninsula
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#myfirstfishtank #allmytanks #allmypets #tropicalfish #reeftanks #saltwaterfish #corals #anemones #haremtank #clownfishtank #coralreef #arrecife #meerwasser
Blog: myfirstfishtank.com/week-14-all-about-aquarium-sand
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MFFT IGinstagram.com/myfirstfishtank
MD IG instagram.com/marinedepot/l
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:11 Coral Vault Sponsorship
01:28 What Is Reef Sand?
02:03 What Makes Reef Sand "Live"?
02:26 3 Functions Of A Sandbed
03:00 Do I Need A Sandbed?
04:36 Deep Vs. Shallow Sandbed
06:26 Colors
06:40 Grain Sizes
09:40 How Much Sand Do You Need?
10:43 Can I Use Any Type Of Sand?
12:06 CaribSea Sand Options Explained
14:44 7 Sands Up Close
20:18 Our Recommendations
20:47 How To Install A Sandbed
22:28 How To Care For Your Sandbed
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Video Description: I had no idea that there was so much to discuss when it comes to sand! I actually thought this would be a short video until I sat down to write it. But 25 minutes ain't a short video!
We start with a discussion on what makes reef sand reef sand. What is "live" sand, what makes it alive, do you need it, how deep, different colors and grain sizes, maintenance, etc.
Then we talk about all of the different types of CaribSea reef sand on the market, breaking it down into categories. We give our recommendations, and that's 25 minutes folks!
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#myfirstfishtank #marinedepot #caribsea #aquariumssand #livesand #reeftank #sands #sandybeach #saltwatersand #saltwateraquarium #sandbed #deepsandbed #shallowsandbed #howtosandbed
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:05 Sugar Fine Sand
01:39 Filling The Display Tank
02:34 Priming The Manifold
04:05 A Small Leak Leads To A Big Spill
06:30 Another Leak
09:12 I Can't Believe I'm Saying This
10:13 The Silent RO Varios 4 Pump
10:47 The Rest of The Gear
12:13 The Twinstar Lights Don't Fit
13:15 Gyre Time
14:27 The Chiller Works
16:12 The Final Product
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Video Description:
The goal for today was to get the seahorse macroalgae tank cycling, and that meant there was a lot of work to do.
We started with a sugar fine sand. Needed to rinse and place in the tank. Only used 30 lbs, not the entire 60. I don't know what I was thinking buying that much.
Filling the display tank was the easiest part, but it got tricky when adding water to the manifold and external pump. I discovered two leaks. One at the input and the other at the output of the Varios 4 pump. The issue was I didn't use plumbers tape to seal the threaded union. My fault obviously, but since I had already filled the closed loop with water, to fix it meant all that water had to drain somewhere.
After getting that all sorted out, installed the lights and wavemaker, turned on the UV sterilizer and chiller, and the job was done!
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#myfirstfishtank #seahorses #seahorse #seahorsetank #macroalgae #macrotank #twinstar #maxspect #coralvault #caribsea #reeftank #saltwatertank #tropicalfishtank #tropicaltank
Blog myfirstfishtank.com/week-13-how-to-reef-aquascape
Marine Depot marinedepot.com/102.html
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:18 Aquascaping Artist Recommendations
03:43 7 Key Considerations Before Starting Your Scape
09:15 The Rule of 3rds In Aquascaping
12:39 To Types Of Aquascapes
13:38 How To Aquascape
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Video Description:
All about how to aquascape for beginners. I'm no professional aquascaper, but I've done my fair share and am decent at it for sure! We will walk you through how to decide on your scape, places to do your research, how to utilize the rule of thirds, necessary tools, tips and tricks, and how to scape your saltwater aquarium.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:13 Near Anemone Tank Disaster... Averted
02:33 Manifold Plumbing For Chiller & Sterilizer
11:53 Anemone Update
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Video Description:
My first ever external hard plumbing job, and my second manifold install. It looks fantastic actually. The Seahorse tank is going to sit at 72 degrees, so that meant a chiller install. And, Felicia McCauley recommended a UV sterilizer. Something with Seahorses not being good at fighting off different bacterias... something is missing from their guts.
But, this JBJ RF-65 is an AIO system with a rear filtration chamber, and their just isn't any room for one large pump, let alone two small pumps. So, went ahead and bought a Reef Octopus Varios 4, and did a mix of hard/soft plumbing and created an awesome manifold with one empty head for future upgrades. Didn't even make one single glueing mistake, which is a first for me.
We also just narrowly avoided disaster on the 10 gallon anemone hospital tank when I discovered two huge chips/cracks in the seam. My daughter accidentally knocked over some of my photography and lighting gear and cracked the tank. But I didn't notice it at the time. Luckily it was time to move over the remaining nems to the clownfish harem tank.
And lastly another anemone update. Some good, some bad, but what's new right?
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#myfirstfishtank #jbj #seahorse #seahorsetank #searhorses #macroalgae #macrotank #uvsterilizer #seahorseaquarium #tropicalfish #fishtank #tropicalfishtank #reeftank #coralreefs
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Freight Package
01:03 Talking With A Seahorse Expert
10:56 Leak Testing The Macro/Seahorse Tank
12:05 Talking With A Macroalgae Expert
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Video Description:
We start with a road trip to the Ontario airport to pick some some Cornerstone Reef Rock for the upcoming 45 gallon mixed reef tank.
The rest of this long episode are my conversations with two experts. First if Felicia McCauly, a Seahorse expert. The second is Tyler from Inland Reef, a macroalgae expert.
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#myfirstfishtank #seahorses #macroaglae #inlandreef #seahorses #macroalgaes #cornerstonereefrock
Blog myfirstfishtank.com/week-12-saltwater-aquarium-rocks
Reef Rock marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=4335
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Real Reef Rock realreefrock.com
Coral Vault coral-vault.com
Salty Bottom Reef Company saltybottomreefcompany.com
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Hook
00:23 Coral Vault Giveaway Winner
00:52 Intro
01:22 What is Reef Rock?
02:01 We, Dry, Live, Reef Rock? Confusing Terminology
04:13 Where Does Reef Rock Come From?
04:33 Four Functions of Reef Rock
06:23 Pros & Cons of Wet Reef Rock
10:13 Pros & Cons of Dry Reef Rock
11:53 Reef Rock Shapes
14:27 Buying Options
18:40 How To Cure Reef Rock
20:26 Coming Up Next Week
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Video Description:
What Is Reef Rock
Calcium carbonate
aragonite
Highly porous
Can you use any rock?
Confusing Terminology
Live rock, dry rock, wet rock, dry live rock, wet live rock.
Where Does Reef Rock Come From
Human made
Ocean
Quarry
Functions of Reef Rock
Biological filtration
Aesthetics
Coral placement
Hiding place for fish and inverts
Pros/Cons of Wet Reef Rock
You can still purchase wet reef rock. There are companies in the USA that “cure” reef rock in the ocean for several months.
I was always nervous of wet reef rock, because of the pests and hitchikers.
My thinking has changed. I believe now that the benefits of wet reef rock outweigh the cons.
Pros of wet reef rock:
Cycled
Biodiversity
Beneficial bacteria
Fun to see what critters you get
Cons of wet reef rock
Expensive
Can destroy reef
Hitchikers and pests can overcomplicate things for beginners
Pros/Cons of Dry Reef Rock
Pros of dry reef rock
pest/hitchhiker free
Less expensive
More aquascaping options
Cons of dry reef rock
Not cycled
Lack of biodiversity
Shapes
Base, branching, shelf, rubble, arch, shapes, trees
Buying Options
How much do you need?
Brands
Cornerstone
Marco Rocks/Aquamaxx
CaribSea
Two Little Fishies Stax
Real Reef Rock
Get a mix of shapes
colors
Curing Reef Rock
What is curing?
Do I need to cure
A simple RODI rinse will suffice
Coming Up Next Week
Aquascaping
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#myfirstfishtank #marinedepot #coralvault #reefrock #liverock #caribsea #marcorocks #aquamaxx #cornerstonerock #twolittlefishies #liverock
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Hook
00:33 Clownfish Update
02:11 New Corals For Peninsula Tank
04:56 $70 Pico Reef LED
07:34 Bubble Tip Anemone Update
09:27 Adding Another Gyre To Harem Tank
12:34 The Costliest Reefing Mistake I've Ever Made
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Video Description:
Basically, I made the biggest mistake in my hobby life. Things are going... okay... here in the Gallery, but I am feeling super over-stressed. The anemones are taking another turn for the worst, and one of my longfin clownfish no longer has long fins because of a bully.
I really just need a break, and need to stop working every day. But when you have six saltwater tanks, there is always something that needs to be done, so I feel like I'm always behind in my work.
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#myfirstfishtank #marinedepot #anemones #seahorsetank #seahorses #dwarfseahorses #macroalgae #clownfishharem #haremtank #bubbletipnems #bubbletipanemones #nems #newcorals #coralfire #coralreeftank #reeftank #reefs #coralreeftank #saltwateraquariums #saltwatertank
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Video Description:
00:00 Intro
02:21 1. Don’t believe every tom, dick, and harry on the internet.
02:37 2. Reactive, not proactive
02:59 3. Rushing
03:28 4. Constant Tinkering
03:51 5. Solving Problems That Don't Exist
04:30 6. Underestimating the Cost
05:21 7. Thinking More Expensive Means Better Quality
05:59 8. Buying A Smaller Tank Just To Save Money
06:27 9. Impulse Fish Purchase
07:05 10. Adding The Wrong Clean Up Crew & Adding It Too Early
08:08 11. Overfeeding Your Fish & Relying Too Much On Pellet Food
08:4912. Buying Finicky Fish
09:38 13. Putting Fish Together That Don't Belong Together
10:07 14. Adding Too Much Too Soon
10:39 15. Not Building Your Tank Around Your Long Term Goals
11:20 16. Adding Fish Before The Cycle Is Complete
11:58 17. Overfeeding Corals
12:47 18. Overusing Chemical Media
13:47 19. Not Buying An RO/DO Filter
14:3420. Over-Complicating Your Filtration
15:27 21. Using Tap Water
15:56 22. Going With A Bare Bottom Tank
16:57 23. Using Too Much Green & Red In Your Light
17:44 24. Not Knowing Your PAR & Running Too Much PAR
18:33 25. Running Your Lights For Too Long Each Day
19:20 26. Not Using A Quarantine Tank
20:16 27. Over-Vacuuming Your Sandbed
20:55 28. Skipping Water Changes
21:40 29. Topping Off With Saltwater, Not RODI Water
22:11 30. Walking Away During Water Changes
22:47 31. Not Properly Washing Your Hands
23:50 32. Using Household Cleaning Products Near Your Tank
24:13 33. Chasing pH
25:21 34. Not Testing Frequently
26:17 35. Using Metal
26:37 36. RO/DI Flooding
27:06 37. Scratching Your Glass Using A Magnetic Algae Scraper
27:38 38. Not Using A Lid
28:10 39. Waiting Too Long To Buy An RODI Filter
28:40 40. Not Doing Wire Management
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#myfirstfishtank #marinedepot #coralvault #40beginnermistakes #commonmistakes #commonerrors #toptenmistakes #saltwateraquarium #saltwatertank #saltwaterfish #saltwatercoralreef #saltwaterreef #reefs #reeftank #reetankaquarium #reefaquarium #coralreefs #coralreeftank #beginnerreeftank #marineaquarium #marinetank #tropicalfish #tropicalfishtank #tropicalaquarium #tropicaltank
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Ebay Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone
03:21 Warning! Graphic Content Ahead
04:48 An Anthias Autoposy
06:19 Longfin No More... A Nearly Dead Clownfish
10:15 The Seahorse/Macroalgae Tank Has Arrived!
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Video Description:
I bought my first anemone from ebay. The seller was highly rated, and it was just like buying from an online retailer... except larger nems and better prices. There weren't a lot to choose from, but I was able to pick up a Rainbow/Rose bubble tip anemone for $100, which is a pretty dang good deal. Gorgeous colors, especially when compared to the acid washed gbta's I got last week.
Since the green nems were healthy, I went ahead and moved them to the Harem tank, and within a few days they were already hosting the nems. I have another couple bubble tips nems coming later this week, so I may have to move the newest addition a bit earlier than I had hoped.
Two dead fish this week from different tanks. The first death was expected... The algae eating blenny. Just started to death. My moral dilemma is whether my entire business model is flawed. Should I be helping beginners get into this hobby when it is so hard. We have a responsibility to our fish and livestock, and that's something I take seriously.
Do you perform autopsies on your dead fish? I usually don't, except when I have no idea why they died. So I looked all over the Anthias, including in its gills, and I couldn't figure it out. Maybe it was just its time.
Sometimes you put two clownfish together in a tank, one is bigger, and the other is smaller, and they are the same species, and you think they will work out there dominance issues... but they don't. Well, that happened this week. The bigger longfin clownfish just wouldn't stop going after the smaller one. Badly nipped fins, rapid breathing. I think it might be time to move the smaller guy, but I don't know where.
And the new Seahorse/macroalgae tank has arrived! Not going to open it yet, but it's here and I'm ready to get started!
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#myfirstfishtank #marinedepot #coralvault #bulkreefsupply #anemones #rbta #acidwashednem #bubbletipanemone #fishing #reeftank #tropicalfish #coralreeffish #tropicalfishtank #tropicalaquarium #mixedreeftank #coralreeftank #anthias #blenny #longfin #longfinclownfish #seahorse #macroalgae
Blog myfirstfishtank.com/week-10-saltwater-gear-setup-tips
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Websites:
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:36 What To Do When Your Gear Arrives
02:27 How To Choose The Right Location For Your Tank
05:47 How To Leak Test your Tank
08:46 How To Level Your Tank
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Video Description:
Four tasks in todays video. First up is what to do when you gear arrives. The most important thing to do here is to check your aquarium for cracks and chips.
Deciding on the right location for your tank is super important, because once it's full of water, it is super hard to move! So you will definitely want to consider these five things before choosing the location. 1) Windows, 2) outlets 3) heaters 4) noise 5) sink
Then we give you step by step visual instruction about how to perform a leak test on your tank, and how to level your tank.
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#myfirstfishtank #marinedepot #saltwateraquarium #saltwatertank #saltwaterfishtank #saltwaterfish #reef #reeftank #reefaquarium #reefs #marineaquarium #marinetank #tropicalfish #tropicalfishtank #newaquarium
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:09 Innovative Marine 14 Peninsula Zoa Update
01:48 Mojano Wand & Aiptaisia on Zoa Rock
04:50 Biopellet Reactor Update
05:11 Cyanobacteria in Fluval Mixed Reef Update
06:11 Maxspect Jump LED
11:37 Moving the Green Bubble Tip Anemone
12:47 More Clownfish Aggression Issues
13:45 Getting the Anemone Hospital Tank Ready... Again
14:36 11 New Acid Washed Nems Arrive.
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Video Description:
14 gallon Innovative Marine update. Totally cycled. We started dosing Red Sea AB+ because why not, and also, the nutrient levels have been too low so this should help a bit. I'll say that the zoa rock is looking pretty good, but somehow two aiptasia hitchhiked their way over. So we break out the Mojano want to get rid of them. I thought I got it all, but the next day the two aiptasia were back at it again.
The biopellet reactor has been up and running for two weeks now, and nitrates are still at 25 ppm. Not surprising, as I've heard it can take 6 weeks to start working. We'll keep you updated.
I was able to move the bubble coral to the frag tank, and that allowed me to turn up the MP10's in the fluval mixed reef all the way. That has definitely helped with the cyanobacteria, but there are still dead patches where it is flourishing. I'm not giving up hope yet, but there is always chemiclean just in case.
Maxspect sent me their Jump LED light, so we give it a whirl. First glance seems like an affordable option somewhere between an AI Prime and Hydra. We break out the PAR meter, and it does put out some good PAR. Perfect size for a 20 gallon tank, it would be stretching it a bit coverage wise for a 40 gallon breeder size.
We are down to seven clownfish in the harem tank. There were supposed to be ten, one died, then one was getting abused so I moved tanks, and then another was being picked on, and he was also moved.
And I was super excited to get 11 new anemones, but they were disappointing to say the least. Way too small for the harem tank.
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#myfirstfishtank #marinedepot #maxspect #mojanowand #aiptasia #clownfish #clownfishharem #clownfishharemtank #anemones #bubbletipnems #bubbletipanemones #anemone #aiprime #reefbreeders #biopellets #zoas #zoacoral #zoarock #zoagarden #cyanobacteria #quarantinetank #acidwashed
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Refractometer
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:52 Is It A Suitable Replacement?
02:58 Tanks & Stands
05:40 Lights
09:05 Reef Rock
09:57 Sand
11:49 Heaters
13:10 RO/DI Filters
14:05 Refractometers
14:34 Test Kits
15:09 Magnetic Algae Scrapers
15:52 Hand-held Scraper
16:20 Salt
16:58 Gravel Vacuum
17:16 Net
17:47 Smart Surge Protector
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Video Description:
What do you do if something is out of stock? You may think it's as simple as buying another brand. But in the world of saltwater aquariums, it is far from simple.
We go piece by piece, and tell you what you need to consider in order to find a suitable replacement.
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#myfirstfishtank #marinedepot #saltwateraquarium #reeftank #marineaquarium #tropicalfish #tropicalfishtank #coralreef
My First Fish Tank: myfirstfishtank.com
Marine Depot: marinedepot.com/102.html
Bahama Llama Coral youtube.com/user/TheRemyRadioShow
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Green Bubble Tip Anemone Update, Cipro Treatment
02:49 Clownfish Harem Tank Aggression
05:11 Cyanobacteria Issues
06:26 Biopellet Reactor Freak Out
08:45 Making My First Zoanthid Garden
15:20 2 New JBJ Tanks Inbound
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Video Description:
I was able to easily catch the green bubble tip anemone about a week ago. This poor thing has been in misery ever since I put it into the tank. It immediately lost all of its color and tentacles, and started to wander around the tank aimlessly. While I don't hold out much hope for it, after the positive results from the watermelon bubble tip, I've started treating the gbta with cipro in the quarantine tank. So far so good, so we'll see if it can make a full recovery.
The clownfish have settled into the harem tank, and the aggression is definitely showing itself. There are 9 Premium Sea & Reef Black Ice Clownfish. The tank is basically a 40 gallon breeder, which is likely too small. But, we are trying an experiment to see if we can spread out the agression enough and find success. So far so good. There are no nipped fins and the smaller clowns have staked out their hiding spots. It's definitely time for some more anemones though, but I want to wait another couple weeks to make sure the current nems keep recovering.
Still struggling with cyanobacteria in the fluval reef tank. I'm trying to stay away from antibiotics, so I'm just doing manual removal and dosing beneficial bacteria everyday. We'll have to see if it works.
You guys freaked out over the biopellets, and you freaked me out! So we take out 1/2 of the biopellets, just to be safe!
It is finally time to make my first zoa garden! Never done it before, but I think it turned out just fine!
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#myfirstfishtank #anemones #bubbletip #clownfish #clownfishharem #haremtank #clownfishtank #ocellaris #percula #cyano #cyanobacteria #biopellets #zoas #zoagarden #zoanthids #zoacoral #coralreeftank #coralreef #softcorals #reeftank #reeftanks
Blog myfirstfishtank.com/week-8-saltwateraquarium-build-guides
20 Gallon Build tinyurl.com/ygn7ncx3
45 Gallon Build tinyurl.com/yhl6rav4
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My First Fish Tank: myfirstfishtank.com
Marine Depot: marinedepot.com/102.html
Coral Vault
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
03:57 Why We Chose AIO Systems
04:43 20 Gallon IM Build List
14:12 45 Gallon JBJ Build List
18:12 How To Save $$ On 20 Gallon Build
21:15 How To Save $$ On 45 Gallon Build
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Video Description:
In Week 08 we had curate two builds lists. These aren't for the hobbyists who either want to or need to build an aquarium on the cheap. These are middle of the road, nudging toward top end builds. They are beautiful systems with high quality gear.
We start by going through the build lists, starting with the 20 gallon Innovative Marine build. This tank is gorgeous, low iron glass, comes with a DC return pump, filter sock, custom acrylic caddy, mesh screen top, and magnetic algae scraper. Then we pair that with the Aquaillumination Prime 16 HD lights and the flex arm. We do recommend buying the Aquamaxx Puratech Deluxe 4 stage RO/DI filter with booster pump, inline tds meter, pressure gauge, and computer controlled ro membrane flush. Total price of this build list is just over $1,400. But, we are able to strip away $700 by getting rid of a few things.
Then we move on to the 45 gallon JBJ RF-45. Definitely move expensive, but so much more water volume and included stand. I've never owned this system, but I just bought it today, so you can all follow along as we build it together. Need a bigger light for this one, so we chose the AI Hydra 32 with flex arm. Finnex 150 watt titanium heater with analog controller, RO/DI filter, Red Sea salt mix, and tons more. Total cost for this build is $2,155. But by getting rid of a few things we can save over $500.
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#myfirstfishtank #marinedepot #innovativemarine #jbjaquariums #finnex #puratek #aquamaxx #redseasalt #flipperscraper #buildlists #saltwateraquarium #saltwaterfishtank #reeftank #reeftanks #marineaquarium #tropicalfish #tropicalfishtank #corals #barrierreef
Links to all the gear I mention in this video are below the fold. And be sure to check out our website for hundreds of blogs and articles all designed for the beginner! myfirstfishtank.com
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Product Links
Longfin Clownfish seaandreef.com/marine-ornamental-fish/clownfish/longfin-black-storm
ICP Test Kit marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=4135
Brightwell Razor marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=4138
Biopellet Reactor Kit
- Reactor marinedepot.com/aquamaxx-fluidized-gfo-and-carbon-filter-media-reactor-standard
- Pump marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=4139
- 1/2" Tubing marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=4141
- 1/2" Ball Valve marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=4140
- 1/2" Hose Clamps marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=4142
Microbacter7 marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=4143
Color Changing DI Resin marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=4144
Kleanwater RODI Filter marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=4145
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My First Fish Tank: myfirstfishtank.com
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Green Hair Algae Update
08:18 ICP Test Results
11:32 Color Changing DI Resin
13:23 Hermit Crab W/Out A Shell
14:00 Another Urchin Death
14:50 Longfin Clowns Get New Home
18:05 Anemone Update
20:19 Macroalgae Seahorse Tank
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Video Description:
I've been fighting green hair algae for about three months now. I know why it started. I got lazy, switched to an automatic feeder, and bam, way too many nutrients for the tank. It took me a few months to get all the algae, and I finally beat it. I had to do a ton of manual removal, switch to frozen food, change my mechanical filter daily, use a turkey baster in the crevices, and use a one week treatment of Brightwell Razor. But it's pretty much gone now, which is awesome!
The ICP test results are back! We go through all the results, but overall, I don't see a huge problem that would be causing my anemones to be unhappy. What are your thoughts? I did notice that silicon was high, and that's because my DI resin is exhausted, so we go ahead and change all three DI resin canisters!
I caught a hermit crab walking around the tank without a shell! I guess it got too big, but couldn't find a suitable replacement! They are funny looking creatures, but luckily I found a good shell for it, and the crab is now safe and sound!
The second urchin died, and I don't know why. Maybe the Razor treatment?
I'm sick of waiting for the 14 gallon peninsula tank to cycle, so we're moving the two premium longfin black storm clowns! I just looked up their price, and they cost almost $300 a piece! Crazy, but they are gorgeous!
What would a Gallery update be without an anemone update. And shockingly, we pretty much have good news... for the first time ever!
And it's official... the brand new macroalgae seahorse tank is going to be shipped soon. More details to come, but if you've every wanted tank like this stick around!
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#myfirstfishtank #greenhairalgae #nuisancealgae #brightwellaquatics #biopelletreactor #marinedepot #bulkreefsupply #icptest #rodifilter #hermitcrab #seaurchin #longfinclownfish #clownfish #peninsulatank #anemone #anemones #bubbletipanemone #macroalgae #seahorse
Check Out All Of Our Build Lists:
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Coral Vault
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Watch The Entire Series
Week 01 Beginner Saltwater Questions youtu.be/_gE8Ui8bz0E
Week 02: Ten Saltwater Tanks youtu.be/jTKejX-zvrU
Week 03: Tanks & Stands Part 01 youtu.be/LGJGdhYTepo
Week 04: Tanks & Stands Part 02 youtu.be/CIIpz9ZkQeY
Week 05: Essential Equipment youtu.be/vlCT6ysfOTQ
Week 06: Non-Essential Gear youtu.be/JKqX13-wD2E
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:16 01 Read Reviews
02:00 02 Keep It Simple
02:43 03 Formulate Realistic Goals
03:35 04 Be Patient
04:47 05 Allow Yourself To Fail
05:47 06 Get Excited
06:24 07 Include Your Significant Other
07:34 08 Buy RO/DI Filter
08:38 09 Setup a Quarantine Tank
09:40 10 You Don't Need Fancy Gear
10:37 11 Spend Money On Things You See
11:44 12 Buy Gear With Each Paycheck
12:32 13 Buy Tank You'll Want In A Year
13:24 14 Purchase Extra Heater & Pump
14:09 15 Don't Blow Your Budget
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Next week we are going to give you our recommendations for your first Saltwater Aquarium! But before then, we thought we should give you 15 tips that will make you a successful hobbyists right away!
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#myfirstfishtank #marinedepot #coralvault #tylerstanks #beginneradvice #beginneraquarium #beginnerreef #saltwaterreef #saltwaterreeftank #saltwateraquarium #reeftank #reefs #reefaquarium #coralreefaquarium #marinetank #marineaquarium #tropicalfish #tropicalfishtank #tropicalaquarium #thegallery
Check out our website for tons more saltwater aquarium info! https://www.myfirstfishtank.com. Watch the entire Gallery playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_9XSWQZldtEd2Y6tscGDLhiyzpifcmkL
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Kamoer Dosing Pumps marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=4103
Simplicity Reservoir marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=4104
Trace Colors Test Kit marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=4105
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My First Fish Tank: myfirstfishtank.com
Marine Depot: marinedepot.com/102.html
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Catching The Blenny
02:26 Automated 2-Part Dosing w/Kamoer
07:00 Clownfish Death
09:01 Is The 14 Gallon Cycled
09:46 Sick Anemone Update
13:14 Things I've Learned About Nems
15:00 Red Sea Trace Colors Pro
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Video Description:
I thought it was going to be a nightmare trying to catch the algae eating Blenny. But that was because I tried about two weeks ago, and the Blenny was so fast! So this time I got ready for a fight, and I easily caught the Blenny on the first try!
We upgrade our two part dosing regiment using the Kamoer WiFi X1 Pro's and a Simplicity dosing reservoir. But let's be real here... The Kamoer pumps need help. The pump is great, if you can connect it! But it would not connect. I had to reach out to Coralvue for help, and luckily they told me a trick that worked. But the app needs changing, because nobody is going to buy these if they can't easily connect to the WiFi network.
A clownfish died. And it was my fault. There were gaps in the mesh screen after I moved the Maxspect Razor light, and I knew they were there, but I was lazy and didn't make a new screen. So I come out one morning to find a dead, dry, beautiful small clown on top of the mesh screen.
The 14 gallon peninsula, after one month, using a fast fishless cycle... is still not cycled! So frustrating!
I've been treating the sick watermelon bubble tip anemone in the hospital tank for a week now, and we give the day by day update... Not good.
And six things I have learned about anemones that I didn't know before setting up the clownfish harem tank.
Oh, and we test for trace elements for the first time!
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#myfirstfishtank #anemone #haremtank #clownfish #anemones #nemofish #bubbletip #cipro #sickfish #antibiotics #blenny #tropicalfish #twopart #twopartdosing #dosingpump #kamoer #peninsulatank #nitrogencycle #tracecolors #minorelements #dosingreservoir #reeftank #reeftanks #saltwatertank #saltwatertanks #saltwateraquarium #reefaquarium #marineaquarium #tropicalaquarium
Check Out The Beginner Blogs
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Week 02: Ten Saltwater Tanks youtu.be/jTKejX-zvrU
Week 03: Tanks & Stands Part 01 youtu.be/LGJGdhYTepo
Week 04: Tanks & Stands Part 02 youtu.be/CIIpz9ZkQeY
Week 05: Essential Equipment youtu.be/vlCT6ysfOTQ
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
02:12 01 Protein Skimmer
03:04 02 Reactors
04:07 03 Media
04:52 04 RO/DI Filter
05:25 05 Filter Socks
06:06 06 Sponge
06:30 7 Refugium
07:17 08 Algae Scrubber/Reactor
07:55 09 Foam Mat
08:34 10 Stand
08:54 11 Sump
09:47 12 Fan
10:13 13 Chiller
10:53 14 Salt Mix
11:26 15 Sand
12:15 16 CA/ALK Test Kit
12:47 17 Controller
13:47 18 Fishless Cycle
14:31 19 ATO System
15:18 20 2 Part Dosing
16:06 21 Dosing Pumps
16:45 22 Wavemaker
17:20 23 Calcium Reactor
18:03 24 Battery Air Stones
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Video Description:
Continuing our theme from last week, this week is everything non-essential or situational. There is just a ton of saltwater aquarium gear you don't need, but when might you need it?
So we tick off 24 of the most common pieces of non-essential gear, and let you know when and if you should buy it.
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How To Treat Sick Anemones
Reef Builders Article reefbuilders.com/2016/05/07/a-proven-method-for-treating-bacterial-infection-in-anemones
Reef Central Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2271385
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Anemone Antibiotics chewy.com/fish-aid-antibiotics-ciprofloxacin/dp/185213
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Marine Depot: marinedepot.com/102.html
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:44 Tank 02: Nem Hospital
04:55 Tank 02: 14 Gallon Peninsula
06:26 Tank 03: Fluval 24 Gallon Mixed Reef
10:26 Tank 04: 40 Gallon Breeder Frag
15:55 Tank 05: Clownfish Harem
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Video Description:
Last week we had four saltwater aquariums to talk about, but this week we have five. So let's go tank by tank and give a quick update.
First up is the anemone hospital tank. We get everything setup, and move the watermelon bubble tip anemone to it's new temporary home.
Second tank is the 14 gallon peninsula, which is still slowly cycling. Ammonia is finally going down , and the nitrites are super high. Not ready for livestock yet, but progress is being made. Switch to Fritz Turbo Start, because the Microbacter 7 didn't seem to be doing a thing!
Next up is the 24 gallon Fluval mixed reef tank. Still have green hair algae, which is annoying.
Fourth tank is the 40 gallon breeder. Started dosing reef energy, but still struggling big time with NO3 levels. Also moved over the Razor lights.
And lastly is the clownfish harem tank.
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#myfirstfishtank #hernanoreefs #reefbuilders #reefcentral #aquaillumination #maxspect #innovativemarine #hospitaltank #cipro #fishmeds #fluval #reefoctopus #fragtank #reeftank #reefaquarium #saltwatertank #saltwateraquarium #saltwaterfish #fishtank #tropicalfish #tropicalfishtank #marineaquarium #marinetank #saltwaterreef #quarantinetank
Links to my entire hospital tank build & articles for how to treat sick anemones are below the fold!
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Anemone Article Links
Reef Builders reefbuilders.com/2016/05/07/a-proven-method-for-treating-bacterial-infection-in-anemones
Reef Central http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2271385
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Websites:
My First Fish Tank: myfirstfishtank.com
Marine Depot: marinedepot.com/102.html
Her Nano Reefs instagram.com/her.nano.reefs
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:46 Setting Up Hospital Tank
03:56 Antibiotic Treatment Plan
07:37 Hospital Tank Components
08:55 PAR Testing Lights
12:45 Sick Nem Update
14:17 Thank You
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Finally time to set up the anemone hospital tank. Patty from Her Nano Reefs turned me on to an article at Reef Builders about how to treat sick anemones with antibiotics. And since the Watermelon bubble tip still seems to be sick, it's time.
All of the other anemones in the tank, while not doing great, they aren't exhibiting the same symptoms as the Watermelon nem. The watermelon nem has a gaping mouth, short tentacles, and expels its stomach contents every morning. Supposedly a sign of a bacterial infection.
So we make a trip to Petco and Lowes to pick up the gear for a new hospital tank.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:09 01 Basic Necessities
01:11 Lights
02:06 Water
03:08 Return Pump
03:43 02 Filtration Necessities
03:53 Mechanical Filter
04:22 Live Rock
05:23 Test Kit
06:04 03 Maintenance Necessities
06:08 Sponsor Break
07:05 Refractometer
07:38 Mesh Screen
08:13 Algae Scraper
08:40 Fish Nets
09:02 Fish Food
09:27 Gravel Vacuum
09:58 Buckets
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What is the essential equipment for a saltwater aquarium? We'll tell you.
There is just so much equipment out there, it's impossible for a beginner to know what is necessary and what isn't. And why over-complicate things if you don't have to.
If you didn't see a piece of equipment this week, check out next week's episode because we'll discuss those non-essential items.
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The greatest shame or my reefing life is my history with anemones. Going to start a medicated tank this week to try to save them. The IM 14 gallon peninsula tank is slowly cycling... I mean slowly, and I'm contemplating a 120 gallon peninsula addition. Links below!
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Act 01 Waiting For Death
04:26 Act 01 Anemone Water Parameters & Equipment
10:17 Act 02 Waiting For Life- IM 14 Gallon Peninsula Tank
14:54 Act 03 Waiting For Something Better- 40 Gallon Breeder
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This week we bring you three stories about waiting.
In Act 01, we are waiting for death. I know that sounds dramatic, but that's just the reality. I have this fatalistic sense that there is nothing I can do to help my anemones. There are technically 5 left in the tank, but non of them are thriving. There are only a few more things I can do. The first is to treat with antibiotics which will be happening this week. The second is to change the lights. I'm thinking going with an all t5 fixture, something I've never tried before.
In Act 02, we are waiting for new life. Trying to be patient as the IM 14 gallon peninsula cycles, but it's cycling soooo slowly! But, once it is done, it is going to become a reef tank overnight. I have so many frags to move over, and the two longfin black storm clownfish are also ready for their new home! I can't wait to move them... well, I can wait... I just don't want to. But while we wait, we can check the PAR and do the wire management. Can anybody say musical montage sequence?!?! You know I love them!
Act 03, waiting for something better. It's time to get this 40 gallon breeder tank back to a quarantine tank. The foxface rabbitfish is getting way to big, so I may need to either get rid of it or build a bigger tank. It may be time for a 120 gallon fish only tank. I've always wanted one, but I just don't want the extra work! We will have to wait and see!
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Week 03: Tanks & Stands Part 01 youtu.be/LGJGdhYTepo
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:11 05 Size of Tank
04:42 06 What Are Your Livestock Goals
06:15 07 Tank Shapes
09:05 Do I Need A Stand?
11:22 So... What Tank Should I Buy?
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Picking up from where we left off last week, we start by finishing the 8 things to consider when buying a saltwater Tank.
Size is an important consideration, and we don't recommend small tanks or large tanks. Small tanks are dangerous for beginners, let's say anything 10 gallons or less, because small mistakes can have big consequences. But large tanks, let's say over 100 gallons, are super expensive and can give beginners too many options to start with, overcomplicating things.
Our ideal beginner size would be between 20-75 gallons with a rear filtration chamber.
It's important to know what your livestock goals are. If you know there is one fish you can't live without, then you are going to have to build everything around that one fish. For example, if you want a trigger fish in your tank, you can't have most corals, your tank needs to be between 150-300 gallons depending on the species, and triggerfish will eat other fish.
There are four basic tank shapes, square, rectangle, bowfront, and curved edges.
Hobbyists use all sorts of jargon when talking about tank styles. We go over cubes, rimmed, rimless, lagoon, frag, all in one, and a few more.
And lastly, do you need a stand? Maybe. If your tank is 20 gallons or less, you may be able to get away with a sturdy desk, table, or countertop, but anything more and you'll want a stand.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Update 01: Fluval Reef Tank
02:26 Update 02: Clownfish Harem Tank
05:23 Update 03: Frag Tank
10:46 Pet Peeves: ATO Buckets
13:49 Pet Peeves: Wire Management
14:54 Innovative Marine 14 Gallon Peninsula Install
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We start with tank updates. First up is the 24 gallon Fluval M60 mixed reef tank. Still battling with hair algae. Removed a ton last week, and it's growing back super quick. Tested phosphates and 0.24! Way too high. So I've cut back feeding and added a small baggie of GFO.
The Reef Octopus Lux 90 Clownfish Harem Tank did not get the new anemones like it was supposed to. @Her Nano Reefs convinced me to wait, because the nems I currently have in there might have a bacterial infection. I didn't know nems could even get bacterial infections. So we hold off for now.
The 40 gallon breeder frag tank is doing okay. High nitrates, and some of the corals just aren't growing. Close up underwater view of all the corals, and also added some GFO.
To help disguise the 5-gallon auto top off buckets, I bought some heavy duty footstools, and it's time to install them.
Also, the wire management is out of control on the 40 gallon breeder, so we spend 1.5 hours fixing that up, and it looks so much better!
And last but not least, we have a new desktop Peninsula tank! So we get everything setup and cycling so we can add some clownfish next week!
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:24 What Aquarium Should You Buy?
01:38 01 Where Are You Going To Put Your Tank?
04:05 02 Glass or Acrylic?
06:35 03 Where Does The Filtration Happen?
11:34 04 Budget
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It is confusing trying to discern what aquarium you should buy. There are a lot of different factors, that you can get overwhelmed and just give up. Well not today! We are going to break it down for you. But this video ended up being too long, so you're going to get it all in two parts!
Where are you going to put your new saltwater aquarium? Where you live matters. Are you in a house, a dorm room, a condo? Are there rules that limit how big of a tank you can get? And on top of that, are you on the ground floor or higher? Why you may ask? Because water is super heavy.
1 gallon of water weighs 8.34 pounds. So if you live in an old house or on the second story or higher, you need to make sure that your floor can support the weight. If you are going with something 40 gallons or less, you will probably be alright, but if you want 100 gallons plus, do your research, and call in a contractor if need be to assess the situation!
Should you buy a glass or acrylic tank? Let's be real here. You really don't have a choice. Pretty much all of the commercially available tanks are glass. If you want to buy an acrylic tank, you may have to get something custom made. Why are tanks glass? Because they are inexpensive and don't scratch easily.
Another big consideration is where the filtration happens. We are not going to talk about filtration. That will take several hours of future videos, so stay tuned. But, different tanks filter their water in different ways. Some use a hang on the back filter, others a rear filtration chamber, some use canister filters, and others use sumps.
You don't need to fully understand these, but it is important to know that what tank you buy today, will dictate where your filtration happens, how much filtration you can accomplish, and what kinds of filtration equipment you can use.
Lastly is budget. We take a deep dive into initial and ongoing costs of tanks. You may think that spending an extra $300 for a bigger tank is a one type cost, but it's not. A bigger tank costs a lot more money, so we break it down for you.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Act I: 50 Snails
04:20 Act II: Coral Vault
15:23 Act III: 12 Clownfish
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Three separate livestock shipments arrived this week. I've never had so many in a single week, which meant for me... a lot of filming!
The first shipment is the next round of clean up crew from Live Aquaria. I'm trying to beat back the hair algae in the 24 gallon Fluval mixed reef tank. So here comes 25 astrea snails, a lawnmower blenny, two large blue legged hermit crabs, 25 cerith snails, and an emerald crab. We'll have to let them all settle in for a few weeks to see if they're working at all!
The next shipment is from Coral Vault. You may know this company as Tyler's Tanks. He's a California boy who now lives with his family in Fort Worth, TX. He just launched his new website and retail store, and is getting his coral farm ready for action. He send me 8 LPS pieces for my tank. I mis-name most of them, but luckily he helps me out. Zoas, lepto, favia, hammer, and frogspawn coral just to name a few treasures! Check out his new site www.coral-vault.com
And lastly, the moment I've been waiting for your months... well really years, the clownfish have arrived! I cannot thank Marine Depot and Sea & Reef for sponsoring this. Sea & Reef sent me 10 Premium Black Ice Ocellaris Clownfish, and two bonus Premium Longfin Black Storm Clowns! What a crazy shipment! Will they acclimate well to the tank? I sure hope so, especially since I have 10 bubble tip anemones arriving next week!
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:56 What's An Aquarium?
03:18 10 Types Of Saltwater Aquariums
04:04 01 Coldwater Marine
05:39 02 Fish Only
06:45 03 FOWLR
07:48 04 Softies/LPS
09:21 05 SPS
10:35 06 Mixed Reef
12:36 07 Seahorse
13:51 08 Macroalgae
15:33 09 Predator
16:51 10 Nano
18:07 Our 3 Recommendations
20:30 Wrap Up
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While there are a limitless amount of saltwater aquariums out there, you can really break things down into 10 types. Some of these are great for beginners and some are expert only.
But, we want you to get excited, we want you to see what's possible in this hobby. Yes, it's going to take a lot of work, but stick with us through this series and we'll get you ready!
There are three broad categories of aquariums out there: freshwater, brackish water, and saltwater, and these can be cold water or tropical. Most of us know about fresh and salt, but brackish water is a mixing of the two. Brackish water habitats are found where freshwater rivers and streams meet the oceans.
Let's talk about the 10 different types of saltwater aquariums:
- 01 Coldwater Marine- These tanks need to be cold, like 55 degrees Fahrenheit, and require a thick acrylic tank and a chiller. Not beginner friendly, and unless you live near a coldwater coastline, you may not be able to find the right livestock.
- 02 Fish Only- usually 120-250 gallons, these are the tank you find at libraries, nail salons, and doctors offices. Can house a lot of cool fish without having to worry about corals!
- 03 FOWLR- fish only with live rock tanks are perfect beginner tanks. You can combine really fun fish with a robust biological filter that the live rock offers.
- 04 Softy/LPS- Soft corals and large polyp stony corals are my two favorite types. There are a lot of friendly beginner corals in this category that are perfect for a first time reefer!
- 05 SPS- small polyp stony corals are a bit more difficult, but come in some crazy colors and shapes. Not a beginner friendly tank though I'm afraid!
- 06 Mixed Reef- a combination of softies/lps/sps corals, a mixed reef offers a special set of challenges having to do with lighting, flow, and filtration requirements.
- 07 Seahorse- who doesn't want a seahorse tank! These tanks need to be larger, with cooler water, pristine water chemistry, and low flow.
- 08 Macroalgae- a great beginner tank, macroalgaes are inexpensive, gorgeous, and grow quickly.
- 09 Predator- If you want fish that eat other fish, than this is the tank for you! But be careful, and choose your tank mates wisely!
- 10 Nano- These are tanks under 10 gallons. While tempting for a beginner due to the price point, these are not beginner friendly!
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01:10 Overview
02:32 Inside The Box
02:47 How To Setup
03:41 How To Program
04:33 Wrap Up
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HELIO 500 Watt PTC Smart Heater w/ Controller - [1 x 500W] Single Element
Innovative Marine is proud to introduce HELIO, a new line of heaters utilizing ultra-safe PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) technology.
Unlike traditional electric immersion heaters which use resistance wires that continuously increase in temperature until the element ceases, PTC technology utilizes solid state ceramic chips that are programmed to reach only a certain predetermined set temperature. The result is even heating, longer operation life, and increased safety.
When the temperature of the ceramic chip heating element increases, the sensor on the chip itself reads the increase and will increase its electrical resistance resulting in decreased heat output. This simply means that as the heating element gets hotter, it will become relatively more difficult to become hotter. Safety is inherently built in and not added on.
The mastermind behind the HELIO Heating System is the PTC smart controller, which bridges the gap between hobby grade and commercial heating systems. The smart controller’s processor communicates with the PTC heating elements to keep your temperature stable, alerting you immediately if any fluctuations in temperature have been detected.
The PTC smart controller has been fitted with a titanium remote temperature sensor and dual heating element power lines. Since each heating element has its own built in temperature regulation system, there’s safety in redundancy from the controller’s temperature sensor. If dual heating elements are employed, you can add yet another level of safety to the system.
After years in development, the HELIO heating system possesses powerful features that exceed current reef aquarium heater expectations and achieve three main objectives: Increased safety, improved reliability, and to provide a new reef aquarium heating technology superior to the long held standard.
HELIO PTC Titanium Heating System.
Safe. Stable. Smart.
Features:
Suitable for heating a 85-125 gallon aquarium up to 10 degrees above ambient temperature
Designed to operate safely and efficiently in a harsh marine reef aquarium ecosystem
PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) technology
Solid state ceramic chip
Fast warm up
Even heating with no hot spots
Long life
Low surface temperature
Self-regulation of heating
Smart Controller keeps temperature stable and alerts you to any fluctuations
Increased safety with redundancy-- both the controller and heating element include temperature sensors
Automatic shut off when heating element is out of water
Commercial grade titanium heating sheaths and screws to prevent corrosion
Rare earth magnetic heating element holder allows for optimal water flow
Quick disconnects on the controller’s temperature sensors and heating elements make for easy maintenance and upgradeability
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