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@@ChudMoney_ it'll work one day

@@danielpotter1340 i have not had any issues so far with the light on the glass. There's a little knob you turn to tighten the light fixture into place, don't over tighten and you should be golden

@@chillinreptilian6751 glad i could help. The impeller getting gunked up is usually the problem with filters

@@atparium Thanks to you, now I know! Next time I clean my filter up, I’ll check that part too. 😊 I was afraid about my little guys health if I could not find a new filter soon, the issue happened after the stores were closed and I have to go to work tomorrow morning, so I panicked! 😄

@@chillinreptilian6751 I'm glad it worked out for you!

I appreciate the input!

@@PeytonPalena My first assumption would believe the filter ran dry for a little while and the motor burned out. Does the stain look like it comes from where the motor is? If that's the case, it's likely that the filter won't work anymore if the motor burned out.

I appreciate the input, it seems to be working for me quite well as well!

@@chrishenson9391 can you give me more details on your schedule. Maybe i can help you troubleshoot your problem

@@Rugsimp_replays for this tank i used the Caribsea Reef Sand. I used this one specifically to better replicate their habitat. I haven't tried river sand and i can't say for sure because there are many different types of sand out there but I don't see why it would be a problem.

@@jonyv14 I appreciate the input. I'm definitely as careful as possible around silicone with this. I've used magfloats ages ago, do you keep yours in the tank or remove it after use?

@@atparium I leave it in the tank. The snails like to eat the algae on it. The blade has been in the tank like a year and it looks as new as day one.

@@jonyv14 That's good to know, I may give that another try in the future. Appreciate you sharing this info!

I love tuxedo urchins, but for a tank this size I decided to get an emerald crab and added a few hermits and snails. I'll see where that takes me. Thanks for your suggestions!

Thanks for your input but i personally prefer a deeper sandbed

@@AniMerci always have to try new things

My biggest regret, is leaving gaps between the rocks. Over time the sand enters the main area, which is where I don't want it. Good luck with your setup!

@@atparium thanks with my red claw crabs I may buy a lucky bamboo plant

@@masteroctopusesanimations153 you'd have to verify this but i think Red Claw Crabs prefer brackish water. Would you keep the Lucky Bamboo separate from the brackish water? I'd love to see the setup once it's up and running!

Thank you!

@@daniellebenally4964 glad you managed to fix it!

Nothing better than a swim

Did you make sure the "mode set" tab has the programmed schedule activated? You may still have manual lighting set. Also, maybe see if you can get one light set up with the program first and then try to connect the 2nd light after the first one works. Just to make sure it's not the connection between the lights causing the problem.

Thank you!

They were doing their best 😂

Appreciate the info!

Thanks for your suggestion. The tank is small so don't want to increase the bioload. I do feed the coral with reef roids and reef chili

It is called Dragon Ohko Stone. I have a link in the description to where you can buy some on Amazon, but a lot of fish stores might have some available as well

So far I'm loving them. For the price, they're running very well for me. The lights + controller is a must have combo for me to make the light intensity consistent and scheduling very hands off, so I'm glad you grabbed a controller too. If this is your first time keeping coral, I often suggest 2 things. Either start your coral at the lower 1/2 of your aquarium and/or start your lights at a low level intensity. My tank is very small, the lights are definitely overkill for my setup. Even though i have been running the lights for a while, i only max out at 15% intensity, at the peak of the day. This peak intensity might be different for you depending on your aquarium's depth, coral species, and a whole lot of other factors. I haven't had a chance to deep dive into the full strength of this light, but from general experience, it's better to start off coral with a lower intensity rather than giving too much light and increasing the likelihood of bleaching/melting. Once things acclimate over a week or two, it should be cool to increase the intensity. Be patient and ramp the lights little by little, until you reach your desired intensity. It's pretty easy to do with the controller. Not sure if i answered the questions you were looking for, but hopefully this helps.

@@atparium by intensity do you mean the percentage of the white and blues ? Or if their a seprate setting just for the intensity ? Also, my fan hasn't turned on since ive had the light but yet again im just running it all white for now at the lowest setting. Will the fans kick on if the intensity is higher ? Thanks for the info man. Im waiting today to receive light number 2 and the controller.

@@Coral-reef. You're correct, the intensity is the % of whites and blues. The higher the % of white/blue, the more power is running into your lights making them brighter, which increases the intensity. I don't remember my light's schedule off the top of my head, but i believe i start the day with 5% blue, then increase to 5% white and 10% blue, peak the day with 10% white, 15% blue, and then decrease the percentages back down. I run them from 8-10 hours a day. It's partly personal preference but I recommend using more blue colors than white when you get your coral. Blue will make the coral's coloration pop more (if that's what you're into). But if I remember correctly, blue light penetrates deeper into water, which gives coral more light to use for photosynthesis. I can't say for sure about the fan, but perhaps it hasn't warmed up enough to warrant turning on? Keep an eye on it to make sure it's not faulty

@@atparium man thank you so much for all the info. I just received the 2nd light and the controller and im installing it tis moment. 😃 i will let you know how it goes 👍

@@Coral-reef. Please do, i hope you like it as much as i do!

Low level brackish. It bounces between 1.003 and 1.007 sg. So not incredibly brackish but they enjoy it. I'm trying to figure out a way to provide them with both saltwater and brackish, but that'll probably require a much bigger paludarium. I've had them for over a year and so far only lost 2, but they could have passed from age.

I'll try to find time to record them some more!

My mistake for not adding that. In case you are curious, I measured and marked roughly where i want the bend to be with a shaprie marker, put my foot on the long side of the mark, grabbed the short side with my hands and was easily able to bend it to a 90 degree angle. There are conduit/pipe bending tools you can purchase or "use" at a hardware store when you purchase the conduit. You can also ask an employee to see if they'll bend the conduit for you

Asking an employee to bend it is a great idea! Thanks. @@atparium

@@jonisolis9645 no problem, good luck with the build if you try it out!

Since my tank is so small, i dont go over 15%. You'll have to consider how deep your tank is and the corals you are keeping. I recommend starting at a lower intensity, to give your coral time to acclimate to the new lights and ramp it up from there. And keep an eye on the behavior of your coral after ramping up your lights

Primarily zoas, i believe favias, and green star polyps. Nothing incredibly hard. I'm more proud of growing macroalgae in the tank lol

I'm one of them. It has grown nothing but algae.

I definitely can! All i can say right now, is that i am enjoying these lights paired with the controller. No problems here and my coral definitely seem to be doing better!

I followed the diagram in the manual, and my fixture looks exactly like that, as well as pictures online. Also, if I put the screws on the outside, they'd catch my aquarium frame instead of sitting securely on the glass.

That's definitely the plan. I expect to upgrade to at least a 20 long in the very near future!

I appreciate the comment. I haven't really had any problems with velvet. Hopefully you managed to get through it

@atparium I've since "upgraded" to a newer model of nano cube, which uses an overflow filtration. Caught velvet and all fish wiped out. I'm staying out of saltwater fish for a while..might get into soft corals instead later, then add fish from a more reputable breeder after.

@@allankang7374 sorry to hear that. I (knock on wood) have never had to deal with velvet but i know its terrible on the fish. Might be good to take a break, and try again in the future. Dealing with stuff like this is exhausting

The worst things with saltwater is the startup cost, cost of fish, and cost of coral. Once you have all the equipment, you can treat it more or less like a freshwater aquarium in regards to maintenance, minus mixing salt into the water. I really strive to stay on top of maintenance because i know everything can go wrong, and quickly if you don't keep up with things. It's not too tough, but i also don't want to oversimplify it. I bet you can do it!

I appreciate the input from a fish 👍

Why my bank account is -4.00$...

I heat the water with an aquarium heater and keep a lid on the enclosure. That's enough to keep mine warm. My fiddler crabs accidently move the sand around all the time. I try to build them mounds but they end up destroying them. It's a continuous battle 😂. If it helps, i have created a general care guide for fiddler crabs. Check it out if you're interested. If you have any other questions, please let me know! atparium.com/fiddler-crab-complete-care-guide/

@@atparium Thanks for the quick response! I’ll read the guide, much appreciated!

@@Ma-tj9bm no problem! They're generally easy to care for. Should be ok in freshwater for a while, but ideal situation is brackish for them