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@@adambgunn Thank you! Throughout the years, I’ve experimented with keeping several different fish in reef tanks. When a fish is labeled “not reef safe”, you just have to figure out what corals they tend to eat. In my case, certain fish (like big angel fish) love to eat zoas or elegance corals. So, I just don’t keep those types of corals in my tank, which now makes my big angel “reef safe”🤪 Generally speaking, certain fish don’t eat all corals, they like specific corals. Triggers, on the other hand, they’re hit and miss. Good luck with your tank! Make sure to post updates. I’ve been keeping reef tanks for almost 24 years and I still love learning new things.🤙🏻

@@hunkadory01 thanks for that info! I really want big angels so I’ll for sure keep an elegance off the stocking list. I do have zoas but I won’t be too broken hearted about those being eaten.. what do you think about large palys and large angels? I have a large colony of large deep green palys… they have that toxin so guessing no but curious about it. having the fish I want is key… just gonna keep easy corals (GSP, cloves, and some lps.) … I’ll post updates on YT soon.

@@adambgunn I haven’t seen an issue with pallys, thankfully. I have quite a few different types in there. I’ve always loved softies, the way they blow in the current. I have a few SPS, but not too many.

@@hunkadory01 Great.. I am growing that colony of palys across a rock bridge.. I think it'll look nice down the road. I like softies also, they're ok with high nutrient (actually prefer it in many cases) and look great. Good stuff!

My entire life 🤣🤣 Recently I added two giant purple tangs and they had an outbreak. After the big crash last summer, I decided to finally do it the right way. It’s not for the faint hearted, but lots of reading and research has me pointed in the right direction. I’ll be sure to keep you posted. Thanks Mike. Always appreciate your input. 🤙🏻

@@hunkadory01 I’ve learned the hard way a few times as well. Now I won’t put a fish in the tank with at least a 30 day qt! Knock on wood but I haven’t had anything slip through yet! Good luck brother!

You just have to figure out what type of corals they like. The angels I’ve had liked to pick at elegance corals and other meaty corals, so I don’t keep any of those types in there. Everything else, they don’t touch. When they say a fish eats corals, it doesn’t necessarily mean all coral. 🤙🏻

Fortunately, it hasn’t touched them so far. Before this one, we had a giant porcupine puffer for 6 years and it didn’t touch the corals either. Guess we’ve just been lucky.

Thanks Mike! Same to you! Fortunately this formula has worked for me, so far. 3 scoops of medic per 50 gallons of tank water (15 scoops 😱). I mix it in a separate container and pour it into the return section of the sump. Morning and night 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Thanks man! I really need to add more inverts. Years ago I had a bunch but they’ve disappeared over time. I need to do a better job at keeping those numbers up. Thanks for the compliment.🤙🏻

Thank you 🤙🏻

Thanks, Mike!🤙🏻

I’ll have to research that. Thanks!

Thanks, man. It’s tough, but all we can do is learn and move on.

Yeah, you’ve gotta take the bad with the good, unfortunately. Like you, I’ve been keeping reef tanks for a long time. My first saltwater tank was in 1990 and first reef was in 2000. Man, how the industry has changed! We learn from every mistake we make and never give up. Welcome back to the hobby. Thanks for the well wishes!🤙🏻

Thanks, man. Slowly but surely, we’ll build it back up again. 🤙🏻

I ran that request up the chain to my wife and it came back DENIED🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Right! I had a stick that I’d put in there and manually check the fuel level. It was cool unless you forgot to check it for a while!

Thanks man! I’ll say this about the puffer, make sure they have a lot of room. I always had him in his own tank until I set this one up. No major problems but he didn’t get along with big triggers or foxfaces. Every fish is different, but fortunately we haven’t had any problems with him eating corals or chasing any smaller fish around. Just tell her you need to get the biggest tank possible! It worked for me!😂😂😂🤙🏻

Thanks man! The tank is 8’ long 2’ wide and 2’tall. 🤙🏻

Ahh fire I thought it was 8 looks amazing I’m jealous I just got a 6 ft 220 plumbed that extra 2 feet thoooo lookin forward to more content subbing for sure

@@devincoyle3336 My last tank was a 220. I really liked the 3’ wide tank for sure, but it’s hard to beat an 8 foot long tank.

Thanks! I give it a try.

Thanks, Mike!🤙🏻

Interesting. Thank you for sharing that idea. I’ll give it a shot🤙🏻 Well, looks like I’m gonna have to find a router with both frequency’s. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Thanks, man! We’ll, when I set up the 240, I consolidated two tanks. My theory is that since all the fish went in at the same time, they didn’t have the chance to establish their territory. There’s the occasional scuffle, but it’s usually between the yellow tangs (which have been together for 7 years). The purple and sohal have given me no issues so far. 🤙🏻

Without solar panels on the roof, you’d be absolutely right! Thankfully, they make a huge difference.🤙🏻

@@hunkadory01 cool. I want to go solar also

Thanks, man🤙🏻

That’s awesome, man! Take it slow and have patience. (Something I’m terrible at!)😂

Thanks, man! 🤙🏻

Thanks, man! 🤙🏻

Tangs are hard to find these days. You’re better off finding someone who’s getting rid of their reef or selling their fish. 🤙🏻

8’ long tanks have always been my favorite. There seems to be more room for fish to find their little territory, which is important when you have fish that aren’t supposed to get along. (Multiple tangs). Fortunately it’s all worked out. 🤙🏻

Thanks! 🤙🏻

Thanks Mark. Sorry to hear about yours too. Throughout the years, ich has popped up a couple times a year, and it’s always frustrating. Different methods work for different people, but what’s worked for me is a couple rounds of polyplab medic along with a specific liquid garlic called Kyolic. It’s worked wonders for me, so I make sure to tell people about it. Best of luck🤙🏻

Totally agree. In my case, I suspect it was overall stress from moving tanks. It happens, but still sucks. 🤙🏻

Thanks!!!🤙🏻

We used to have one of those,but he just couldn’t handle the vibration. We should’ve got him used to it when he was little, but it’s definitely a chore to trim his nails. Fortunately he’s a heavy sleeper, so that’s usually our opportunity!🤙🏻

I fear the same thing. I’ve been through it numerous times throughout the years and it’s a real bummer. I’ll look into the praziquantel power for sure. Is it safe for corals? Thanks for the info!🤙🏻

No problem but yeah it’s reef safe. It’s nice cause it doesn’t effect your water much since it’s added to the food. Skimmer and UV can be on

That’s a great idea 🤙🏻