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Thanks for watching. So far so good 🤞🏻

So far only the Goni has suffered and the rest seem ok although you can get a delayed reaction. Totally agree with reagent degrading although mine don’t last more than 6 months or so as I test 3 tanks weekly 🤷‍♂️. Thanks for watching

I have done that before but not on this occasion for this tank. Once RZ had double checked my results I was ok with that. Since then I have tested with 2 different home test kits and getting consistent results so I am ok with where the tank is now

@@ReefRondo thanks Ron 🙏🏻. It is full of twists and turns along with stuff that you stumble across after being years in the hobby. Whilst it is a pain I ❤️ this hobby despite the 💩

Thanks. There is always some obstacle that comes at you when you least expect it, especially when you have been in the hobby for a while and did not expect reagent to go off but when you look back it is obvious. Use it 3 times a week, exposed to air and I put unused back into the container. 😢🤷‍♂️

@@NorfolkReefer thanks for watching 👌🏻 a few reefers I know use hanna but like you say for me would be ongoing cost. I am happy with using Red Sea and NYOS as a back up. I should have spotted the spike in the alk and done an ICP or double checked the reading earlier but hey hindsight 🙌🏻.

@@fishpalace We live and learn!! Use what your used to, especially around cost but regular ICP are only a good thing confirming what we think is going on or a isolating a potential issue we can't test for !

That’s a fair point as I asked my LFS to test ALK too as a 2nd opinion. Not done that before but gives you peace of mind. Thanks for watching

I usually dose about 5ml per week but I will increase to 1ml per day as added an additional large Goni

@ Thank you for answering. I asked you because of goniopora which I have. I have some problems but with only one of 3 I have. The red one. I thought that AFR will deliver everything or almost everything but not. AFR works better then others balling. Corals look happier. Thank you very much. Ps. Sorry for my english 😂

@ ask away. AFR is great until you have a coral that feeds more on one element hence the need to dose other minor elements. Your English is 👌🏻

Thanks for watching. Who knows with any test kit especially as we pay £20 to £30 and run our tanks on them although I have trusted them for 10 years and been good until now. That is why i asked Jose to double check. I now have a nyos and Red Sea so I can double check and as long as they are similar I will be happy with that

@@fishpalace same I have a Hanna and a salifert to double cross a dodgy reading. I certain can vouch for when reagent is close to end of bottle to just throw it and get a new reagent bottle as the readings go abit AWOL with Hanna. Salifert I never get towards end of bottles to confirm as for £10 I would rather replace on a yearly basis. I agree but I also when I get a random icp result with no actual issue within my tank I will certainly query it. I also had a very suspicious icp reading on salinity once. Again I'm glad at this point I didn't panic. Seemed weird alot of my levels were good but salinity tested low. Alot of people would panic and add salt. Icp lab said they had a issue and issued a free icp to retest so I couldn't knock that 👍

It is sooooo easy to knee jerk when you spot something or even worse do a number of things. Nothing wrong with questioning an ICP and to be fair reef Zlements were on it quickly to confirm an accurate reading. This hobby is a bloody minefield 🫣

Thanks for watching. With 3 tanks and £1 per test I have stayed away from Hanna due to cost. this is my first test kit issue in the 10 years and I think I have now resolved as getting consistent results with nyos and Red Sea Alk test kit. Good idea 👌🏻🙌🏻

My LFS said don’t buy a Hanna unless you’re colour blind! Cost and inaccuracy apparently

@@troubleshooting114hanna by far better than most phos test kits.

@@troubleshooting114 100% correct not bad for phosphate

@@fishpalace Hanna Alk reagent cost £8 for 25 tests .. wouldn’t use anything else

You can shorten it but they say you shouldn’t extend it beyond the length received. I think it is 9 foot long but I am not 100% sure

Tha ms for watching and yep there is a lot to take in when starting a saltwater aquarium. If you have any questions then you can message me on Instagram 👍🏻

Thanks for watching. Always easier when you can see how to do something. 👌🏻

Thanks for watching Jay and no need to apologise as I know how busy you are 👌🏻

Thanks for watching. I really struggled with this tank starting with dead rock and sand. Has taken a long long time to get it where I want it. Take a look at my last video as tank is now where I want it to be 👌🏻👍🏻

@@revZ098 thanks for watching. I have both and never givin it a thought but just had a look and get what you mean 😢

Thanks for watching 💪👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻

Thanks for watching and your kind words. The AI Nero 3 magnet is safe to use in saltwater and when i clean the powerhead I check to make sure all ok. Fits snugly just under the return nozzle 👌🏻🙌🏻

Probably the number 1 thing you need in this hobby. Thanks for watching 🙌🏻

Thanks for watching Jay. How often have we said on livestreams be patient but also regular maintenance 👌🏻👍🏻

Thanks for watching. It was only after I had looked back at the video from 3 months ago that I realised how much better the rockwork, sand and corals looked. One of the reasons why I make these videos as a great journal

Thanks for the ❤️, appreciate it 👌🏻

Thanks for watching and for your kind words. I have not fragged an alveopora before but always a first time

I would say about 4 inches or 10 cm’s. Thanks for watching

@@junietisdale1074 thanks for watching 🙌🏻 and your kind words 👌🏻

I think there’s a lot more to it then that 😂

@ I agree there is other stuff you need to do such as good husbandry, make sure your salinity is 1.025 and keep parameters stable but this can be a simple hobby and the 3 tips work for me in this tank. Thanks for watching

@fishpalace no problem. I'm actually a horticulturist, so that is something that interests me even though not really a plant

A lot of corals show similar behaviour in terms of light, nutrition and competing for space with other plants when they grow out

Many thanks for watching and for your kind words. Fantastic, your first reef tank 🙌🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Message me on Instagram if you need to discuss anything 👌🏻

Thanks for watching 👌🏻

@@theeastcoastreefer thanks for watching Steve 👌🏻. Tank is nearly 5 years old and looks the same as it did when I bought it. Quality build 💪

Many thanks for watching and for your comprehensive update 👏🏻👏🏻. The set up in a sumped tank clearly brings it’s own challenges compared to the all in one but sounds like you have it under control 🙌🏻. All the best 👌🏻💪

Thanks for watching 🙌🏻 👌🏻

Just shows how different corals from the same species can be so different. Def need to do your research before you buy a piece so that you place near it far from others. Duncan’s are just great corals to have as easier to care for and add both color and movement to any tank 🙌🏻. Thanks for watching

@@tonycloseukreef3799 thanks for watching and your comments 👌🏻 the floating aquascape has been a joy to create and maintain

So much is made of torches and Goni’s, which we both lower and love, but not the best corals to start with when your learning this hobby. So many other colourful corals that are hardier and still pop

Thanks for watching and great to briefly meet you last week in London 👌🏻👍🏻

Thanks for watching 🙌🏻. Glad you agree 👍🏻

Thanks Ron. Just watched your video with new camera. Love the colour and clarity, nice one

Different across my tanks. 2m per week in 100L tank that has a 20% water change; 4ml per week in a 280L tank that has all for reef and 2 ml per week in 170l tank that has all for reef and 10% water change per week. The good news is it is difficult to overdose as it can participate. Not sure if that helps 🤞🏻

@fishpalace thanks Paul big help

That is good to know and a simple but effective improvement 👏🏻

As reefers we tend to tinker but I agree set up and go wins for me 👍🏻

I am still using Gen 3 radions that are 9 years old. They grow coral just fine. IMO Gen 4 are great value too and a big step up from Gen 3 so worth a look. Thanks for watching

@@pelagicswimmer snap. I set it up and let it play. Mind you I first used radions when it was not in an app so making changes was a real pita. Thanks for watching and just caught up on your latest video. Something always seem to go wrong when you are away. Hope the Goni recovers 🤞🏻

Same Rob. Set and forget. Thanks for posting Paul!

Thanks for watching Ron. The more I reef the more I am thinking less tinkering although practice what i preach is not easy

Questions can be sent via email to the attention of Paul to emai address sales@aac-online.co.uk

Thanks for watching. Nice one as I missed the raffle despite being at Aquah, great show 💪

Thanks for watching and look forward to seeing you on the 26th 👌🏻🙌🏻👍🏻

Thanks Rob. Looking forward to seeing you and hearing about your diving trip 👌🏻. I have thoroughly enjoyed the last 3 1/2 years and now right time to move on 🙌🏻

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Thanks for watching and for your kind words 👌🏻😎

Thanks buddy. They are improving every week and I am in the groove with maintenance, which I think helps 💪👍🏻👌🏻

I love it not only as an ATO but as a tank monitor with temp and leak monitor. The sensor failed after 12 months but fair play to Red Sea they replaced it within 2 working days. I made a 12 month review video and couple of months ago, if your interested. Thanks for watching

@@fishpalace thanks, I have almost got one several times. my only reluctance really is the inability to integrate with Apex, I need to see where my Apex journey goes, its stalled at the moment but what I really want is one App with everything in :-) I'll find your 12 month review and take a look.

Apex has an ATO but not looked at for years so not sure if spec or how good it is. Totally understand aligning all your kit with 1 app though. I love my apex and had it for over 9 years. This is on the nano where I don’t have an apex.

Thanks for watching. The candy cane started to go downhill before I moved the torch off of the sandbed. I think it was parameter related as I dosed loads of silicate, no water changes and let the tank try and sort itself out. Only after getting back to basics has it turned around