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Thank you 😀 Merry Christmas to you, too, and I hope you have a great 2025 🥂🎊🎉🍻

Thanks Craig 😀 Yeah was really hoping to at least have the office area set up for Xmas but things just took a bit longer than expected trying to get it done around work and home life, and then couldn't get the sparky back in time before he finished for Xmas. But yeah, fresh start in 2025! 😀 Have a great Xmas and New Year, mate.

Hi, I've got a Humidistat Fan that will be installed in the top corner on one end, and the other end down low will have a passive vent ducted under the kitchen cabinet and the inside vent fitted on the kickplate. Also, I've got the windows I can open. As for temperature, I have a temperature sensor controlled radiator, and each tank will also have its own heater in. As a backup, I've got a WIFI smart Temp/Humidity sensor that will turn on freestanding fans in the summer if required and it can alert me if the temperature or humidity goes beyond my preset limits either too high or too low. Worse case scenario fit air-conditioning when I can afford it. If you have any other suggestions or recommendations, then I'd love to hear them. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

@@ReefDrama great well done really gone for it by the sounds of it my redsea G1 xxl625 which ruptured at front panel redsea replaced with G2 Deluxe plug and play 300ltr if you want cheap AC send me a message

@dodger6376 thanks. Hopefully, I thought of most things and also future proofed the building too. I love my 625xl G2. The G2 upgrades will hopefully sort out some of the G1 issues, but I guess only time will tell. I'm glad the issues you had with yours didn't force you out of the Salty world. Yeah, great about the aircon. Thanks. Will see how it goes first both through the winter and summer and then decide then 😀

Thank you 😀 I can't wait either, and yes, I'm having a break now from work and working on the fish house over Xmas. Roll on 2025! Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Thanks. I'll have a watch. I did Copper on my last QT, which worked out great, so I will probably do the same kinda thing. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀 Merry Xmas 🎉🎊

Awesome. The price is really good and as this hobby is expensive enough it's nice to be able to get a good deal once in a while. Good luck with your new set up 😀 Thanks for supporting my channel and Merry Christmas 🎉🎊

@ Any bargains and I’m there lol Will try and keep my channel updated during the process to keep people up to date. Merry Christmas to u and ur’s also pal 👊🏾🎄

@jonomufc7 Absolutely!! Yes, definitely, I'll come find you and subscribe. No doubt I'll do a 6 month update 😀 Thank you. Have a good one, mate 👍

Sorry to hear that 😞 Shame you're leaving the hobby, but you never know a few years down the road the Salty world might start calling again! Good luck either way, man. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hi, no, Piney doesn't go for any of the corals. Never has. They are very personable tho and act just like a puppy !! 😆 Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hooray !!!! Well done !! You're the 1st person to comment the answer !! Haha. Couldn't believe it when I noticed. Let's just say I didn't need the blue lights as the air was quite blue !! Thank you for supporting my channel 😀

No, it was the 425xl. I now have the 625xl G2, tho 😀

Hey, it's 18mm, I believe. The tank is the Red Sea 625xl G2. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Thanks Craig. It's coming along nicely now 😀

Thanks so much 😀 Thank you for supporting my channel 😀

Thank you 😊 I can't wait either ! Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hi, for adhoc feeding, you can either just press the button on the control panel, or you can do it through the app. It will just start up again once the feed timer ends and go back to the normal program. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Thanks very much 😀 Hopefully drop the next update at the weekend as it should be an easy week this week 😀 Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

@@ReefDrama Looking forward to it :D

Hi, no, I didn't sterilise the tank water. Perhaps freshly made saltwater would have been a better choice 🤔

Hey, I haven't got an update as it wasn't really a fair chance for it. Having a very large Porcupine Puffer fish that's very messy when it eats creates high Nitrates (around 40-50ppm). After the 1st month, I took the little denitrification catalyst bit out and just left in the ceramic sections. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hey, you should just be able to set it up via the controller itself using the 'set' and 'arrow' buttons. Once set up, just leave it. Which one have you brought? Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hey, no, the roof wasn't glued down. I did query this, and apparently, they've been doing it like this the whole time with no issues. Obviously, it is something to keep an eye on, but it does have a 15 or 20 year warranty. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Why's that? It still has the Magnet like the EcoTech. The suction cups just keep the one side in place once you've removed the other side. It's a great idea, I think. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

it really helps when i clean the wet side i know where im gonna place it back immediately ❤

Mine hasn't, but time will tell, I guess. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

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Not a fan, then.

Thank you. I'm pleased my video is helping people 😀 Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hey, these are definitely a cheaper option, and it's quiet and powerful. I've always wanted a couple of EcoTech MP's on the back wall but could never justify the cost. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

@@ReefDrama you welcome sir

I personally really like it. There's some great shapes available and some one off large pieces too if you look around. Never had any issues with it leaching phosphates either. I love the colour of it right from day one in the tank. I've never been a fan of the more purple rock you see advertised. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

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Hi, thanks 😊 Yeah the light bracket is an Evolution Aqua. I did a video on it a few years ago if you want to have a watch of that. The title is 'Saltwater Tank Hanging Light Bracket 1200 | Evolution Aqua'. Hope this helps. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

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I know !! Manifested this all by myself, didn't I !! 🤣 Thought I was being clever with the channel name as we all have reefing dramas, but this one was huge !! 😞 Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hey, thank you very much. If you want to email me (reefdrama@gmail.com), I can send you the percentages from the video and also what they are now if that will help you. Of course, at the moment, I don't have any LPS, but it will give you something to go on. Just remember to slowly ramp the percentages up so as not to shock your corals. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hey mate, thanks very much 😀 I'm definitely pleased with the progress so far, but the job list just seems never-ending!! Lol. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hi Craig, thank you very much. OMG, I can't wait!! It's slow progress when you can only do things at the weekend and weather permitting. Unfortunately, the cutting of all the PIR insulation and the plywood for the walls all have to be done in the garden. If it rains, I can't do it 😞 As always, thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hey, thanks for your kind words. I certainly learnt a valuable lesson during that horrible time and will now always quarantine any new fish. Thankfully, we are back up and running, and I'm in the process of building a Fish House for a large tank/pond for Piney and eventually a couple more tanks plus a permanent QT tank 😀 I hope you follow along with my progress 😀 and thanks for your support.

Hi, thank you. It certainly was a nitemare. Stressful and upsetting at the same time 😞 Wouldn't wish it on anyone. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hey, that's not a bad idea for the floor. The walls I'm kinda planning something similar. My current plan for the floor is on top of the marine ply I'm putting lengths of 25mm batons from front to back with 2.4m x 600 x 25mm Celotex PIR Insulation inbetween. On top of that, there will be 12mm waterproof laminate flooring. I guess I could paint the rubber paint on the marine ply 1st 🤔 I know 25mm insulation on the floor isn't much, but this is for inside of the building and at least its something without making the laminate flooring come up above the double door threshold. Next year on the outside, underneath, I'm looking at trying to fit 100mm PIR Insulation in between the galvanised steel frame. Although getting under the right-hand side of the building will be very problematic !! The walls I'm having 12mm ply fitted but not all the way to the floor (an inch or so above the laminate). On top of the ply, all round top to bottom will be the plastic bathroom panels, so it will be easy to keep clean and wipe down. What do you think of those ideas? I'm also debating installing a floor drain, but it's another potential draft and a creepy crawley highway inside !! Lol. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hi, I believe the company supplying normally puts a 6x2 across the length of the roof in the middle for support on the larger buildings. This would be an issue for the cold roof that I wanted. I did want additional support, so I opted for front to back alongside the normal 4x2's. The ends of the 6x2's have been cut down, so they sit at the same height as the 4x2's. Thought it was a good idea. I'm not sure if I could have the roof any higher due to permitted development and having to be within 2.5m high. Is it possible I could have done what you suggested but this option wasn't given to me when I ordered the building. If I ever do it again, then at least I will know and learn from this build 😀 Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hi, the continuous heating set time is there to let you know that your setpoint temperature can't be reached. It will trigger the E5 alarm, and yes, it will stop heating. You would then need to reset it to start the heating process again. Sometimes, this is because your heaters aren't powerful enough for the amount of water volume. What are your T1 and T2 set to? Is it struggling to heat your tank? Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hi Dave, thanks 😀 I used to always forget to turn off the skimmer when I turned off the return pump! Yes, that would work, too. Let me know how it goes 🙂 Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hi, I'm glad you found the video helpful. So you have the twin heating version like mine, not the heating and cooling version? Im guessing if your tank is 76, then the Inkbird hasnt turned on both the heaters? Where are your temperature sensors placed? What temperature have you set you heaters at? I usually have mine set a couple of degrees higher, so just in case the Inkbird fails, then the heaters won't continue on and cook your fish. It is strange if your house is 70, then I wouldn't have thought the tank water would be much higher although obviously depending on what lights, return pump etc you have, they will all give off additional heat. Just make sure the Inkbird settings are correct and one of your heaters isn't actually on. Otherwise, so long as the temperature doesn't drop, then enjoy free heating and cheaper electricity bills 😀 Just keep monitoring it. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hey, thanks Kevin 😀 Yeah I agree Copper Power and the Hanna Checker combo is a must. I only really had to ramp up slowly and then start the date process once I hit the therapeutic level because of my Porcupine Puffer. Otherwise, you could probably get it to 2.5 straight away. Those calculators are very handy. Can't remember the name of the one I used now. As for getting the fish back in the display, I think I just wanted it to be as stress free as possible for both me and the fish, which I probably why I didn't video it 🙃 Not sure I even remember how I did it, unless I mentioned it in the video. Definitely don't want any QT water going into the DT as you quite rightly say. What you're doing sounds perfect to me 😀 Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hi, I don't think there will be any issues with vibration or jumping with the galvanised steel base. I do, however, have 2x 18mm Marine Ply Sheets for the main floor before the insulation and laminate flooring go down. These 2 Marine Ply Sheets have already been screwed together, but I will be adding a lot more screws just to take out any bounce or shakes, etc. Good point, though 👍 Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Hey Craig, thank you very much 😀 You don't think I've missed anything out or overthinking things? Would hate to get all the internal walls and ceiling complete and then reliase I've missed something. I'm trying to forward think as much as possible and future proof the building too. Thanks as ever for supporting my channel 😀

Thanks mate 😀 Lots of work, but I can't wait for completion. Or at least 2nd fix electrics so I can get rid of the extension cable from the kitchen!! 😆 Bit of a spoiler alert, but it's all painted now outside. Looks fantastic 👌 As always, thanks for supporting my channel 😀

That's amazing mate have a cabin in garden as well much smaller than yours but I'll be getting a 4ft shallow in there at some point. Can't wait for the next vid.

I'm sorry to hear that. What would you say was missing from the video or made you feel incomplete, apart from your sentence? 🙂

Hi, thanks for your suggestion. Yes, the electrician is coming in 1st, then I've got the insulation, Vapour Barrier, and internal walls/ ceiling to do. Hopefully, it will be a clean job 🤞 That's the look I'm going for anyway 😀 The Galvanised Steel Base was for a couple of reasons. 1. I think it would have cost a lot to excavate the ground to make it flat and then put in a concrete pad. 2. Will get a nice bit of air flow underneath, so it will prevent rotting and potentially sitting in pools of water on a concrete pad. Thanks for supporting my channel 😀

Thanks for your input and for supporting my channel 😀

Cheers, Craig. I'm very pleased with it and can't wait to get past all the fitting of insulation, interior walls, ceiling electrics, etc, and start out-fitting it and, most importantly, getting Pineys new tank scaped and cycled. Lots of plans, and hopefully, more content. Cheers for supporting my channel 😃