After an overwhelming amount of emails and support I've Decided to Turn Comments back on to allow this great community the chance to grow and communicate on my channel... BUT there will be 0 tolerance for ignorance, TROLLS, UNSOLICITED ADVICE .. So if anything commented falls into that category ill permanently block you.. No explanation needed... NO WARNINGS .. Thanks for continuing to watch the journey as I continue progressing in the hobby and with this 120g soon to be reef tank.. More mistakes to come for sure.. REMEMBER my channel is not a "how to" or teaching the best practices in the hobby.. this is purely documenting my OWN journey for better or worse.. some will watch waiting for the bad and some will watch waiting for the success.. but at the end of the day ill do my best to make this tank this will be my best work yet... as always... KEEP DOING WHAT YALL DO! BE EAZY!
Hey cj I just recently got back into the reef hobbie been about 6-7 years now a lot has changed question I have a 75 gallon tank now live rock in already been cycled through, but I like to add some pukani Rock and Tonga both dry rock will it be ok to put them in now or should I acid wash so as not to throw off my tanks lvls and bring a lot of chaos to it .
Hey CJ, love your videos and your insight. I was curious about your sump. Do have the details on how you built it? I would like to try one. Keep up the good work.
Your the reason I started reefing, seeing another brother doing his thing in the hobby gave me motivation to getting my first tank. It's a 40 breeder been running most of it 4 over 2 years now, stay with us buddy I learned all I know right here! Ty 4 all.
Good to see comments on.. I like how your are sharing your experience as you go!! about 6 months here on 120.. Loving it and look forward to seeing more of your vids.. Thanks Larry
CJ, I just binge watched your whole 120 gallon series.Ever since a few episodes into it I just wanted to get through to the end so I could post this (and I rarely post on youtube). Awesome work! I really appreciate both the effort you take to edit and make the audio and video look good and interesting as well as your thoughts and honesty about what and why you do what you do. I'm still just researching and dreaming about my future reef and it's been a really nice ride following your path with your 120 gallon reef. It's been very educational and I learned a lot but mostly it's been a pleasure just to listen to you tell your story, both the good and the bad. We've all been there and can relate. I was sad about hearing about all the trolls and idiots throwing shit at you. They exist everywhere but for some reason I tend to see them a lot in the fishkeeping forums and groups. Toxic and ignorant. Maybe they get attracted to the skimmate? But just like with the skimmer, we just rinse and repeat. Peace! And I look forward to watching any updates!
Hey CJ, I really appreciate your videos and all of the information you provide. Your tanks/systems are a big inspiration to me. Keep up the good work and Thanks.
Haven't watched in a while C.. But it's looking good dude.. Sorry for your losses.. I've been in this for a long time, and just over the last couple of years, discovered that balance you spoke of.. I think it illudes many.. My system hasn't fully recovered from my crash, and I'm not rushing.. But yours looks like it is coming along good.. Keep it up!
Great tank man and I like the set-up- sump, tank and especially aquascaping wise! Coolcaves and stuff I always failed at that haha. Friendly advice from a fellow reefer....I mix garlic in with the food and put it in water, let it soak over night (i use mysis)...then I use a dropper to feed my fish. Helps with their immune system. GREAT TANK!
I was catching up on your videos and I was going to suggest a lights off so your algae scrubber could catch up and take over. I instead kept going to the next video. Low and behold you the man!!!
Hey CJ Props to your channel, really enjoy your tanks and your version of videos. Actually kinda relaxing to watch lol. Anyway seen you have great variety in fish but Im left wondering why you never have anthias?
i may try some when i invest in a auto feeder.. for now im still working out my stock list.. alittle gun shy on expensive fish after all the losses i had.. ill start adding more fish soon tho
CJ'S AQUARIUMS totally understandable, I've had good luck with my anthias with 2 feedings a day. I think you would really enjoy them but definitely research them. Good luck with your reef👍🏻
God bless you and your family. I enjoy everything you do. ive been watching alot of fish tank vids, fresh and saltwater and you easily top the charts! Keep doin what you do.
Also just wondering 60I may be starting a 75 gallon reef aquarium and I want to know does curing the rock stop the algae completely from growing on it ?
That's why I prefer a refugium could you can start off with a large ball of chaetomorpha and have complete Assurance you display whenever out-compete your refugium
What are your thoughts on calcium reactors cj ? im thinking of switching from dosing when i upgrade to my 100 gallon reef since a kiddy is on the way. your reef has progressed really nicely man going from here to the latest videos big difference.
the biggest algae blooms I've seen is when i leave filter floss and pads in for more then a day. Have you tried not using those items? Or at least taking them out at the end of the day.
Hello from Belgium CJ. Just to give you some support as I had the same as you. I don’t have a magic receipt (who does?) but by reducing drastically the light in the DT, using a very limited amount of GFO, it really helped. Then adding 1 tripneuste (urchin) and very very slowly increasing the lights later all went better. But boy, it took so long... and then I had cyano, and I had marine velvet, loosing 12fishes in 3days... so your on the good track there, congratulations ! Maybe next time we will cure the rocks in the garage instead of the DT, don’t you think ? Anyway, we learn day by day. I just setup a sulfur reactor because my po4 are ok but still i have high nitrates, i know its the rocks, so many crevices and crud died in there. Good luck !
I started my 200 gallon tank with pukani rock that I soaked in bleach for three weeks in tap water. When done I rinsed the rock and put back in my trash cans with more tap water and declorinator. I then let the rock dry for a few days before putting in my tank. I then added live sand and salt water and let the system run for a couple weeks only before adding six clown fish. I started my tank July 1 and now have 32 coral frags, 6 tangs, 6 clown fish, 1 magnificent rabbit fish, flame angel, coral beauty angel, two watchman gobies, red bubble tip anemone, and assorted crabs, shrimp, snails. I have yet to see any green hair algae other than a little in my refugium.
I lost fish to ich . Did research to see what i could do to prevent fish loss. Found hydroplex and thought maybe you could use it when u add new fish and maybe do a review.
i have no contest running right now.. if you are asking about other peoples contest ive shared on my channel def go drop a comment on their contest video on their channel
There is nothing wrong.. Your dosing calcium and fish poop and feed has phosphates helping algae getting the best nutrition. Your missing a phosphate removal reactor.. If you don't want to change water often then use carbon to reduce elements and other impurities. Amazing fishes lost.. Hardluck..
After an overwhelming amount of emails and support I've Decided to Turn Comments back on to allow this great community the chance to grow and communicate on my channel... BUT there will be 0 tolerance for ignorance, TROLLS, UNSOLICITED ADVICE .. So if anything commented falls into that category ill permanently block you.. No explanation needed... NO WARNINGS ..
Thanks for continuing to watch the journey as I continue progressing in the hobby and with this 120g soon to be reef tank.. More mistakes to come for sure.. REMEMBER my channel is not a "how to" or teaching the best practices in the hobby.. this is purely documenting my OWN journey for better or worse.. some will watch waiting for the bad and some will watch waiting for the success.. but at the end of the day ill do my best to make this tank this will be my best work yet... as always... KEEP DOING WHAT YALL DO! BE EAZY!
CJ'S AQUARIUMS Be easy!
Hey cj I just recently got back into the reef hobbie been about 6-7 years now a lot has changed question I have a 75 gallon tank now live rock in already been cycled through, but I like to add some pukani Rock and Tonga both dry rock will it be ok to put them in now or should I acid wash so as not to throw off my tanks lvls and bring a lot of chaos to it .
Awesome CJ! keep up the awesome videos!!
Hey CJ, love your videos and your insight. I was curious about your sump. Do have the details on how you built it? I would like to try one. Keep up the good work.
yes i covered all of that in earlier episodes.. cant remember which one off hand but go back thru playlist & it should be titled
Your the reason I started reefing, seeing another brother doing his thing in the hobby gave me motivation to getting my first tank. It's a 40 breeder been running most of it 4 over 2 years now, stay with us buddy I learned all I know right here! Ty 4 all.
So refreshing to see a true glimpse into the reality of keeping a large marine tank...
I think your honesty is the reason I binged on all your videos in the first place. Let us handle the trolls. LOL
Good to see comments on.. I like how your are sharing your experience as you go!! about 6 months here on 120.. Loving it and look forward to seeing more of your vids.. Thanks Larry
Tank looks great glad to see you back on track, great video 👍🏽
CJ, I just binge watched your whole 120 gallon series.Ever since a few episodes into it I just wanted to get through to the end so I could post this (and I rarely post on youtube). Awesome work! I really appreciate both the effort you take to edit and make the audio and video look good and interesting as well as your thoughts and honesty about what and why you do what you do. I'm still just researching and dreaming about my future reef and it's been a really nice ride following your path with your 120 gallon reef. It's been very educational and I learned a lot but mostly it's been a pleasure just to listen to you tell your story, both the good and the bad. We've all been there and can relate. I was sad about hearing about all the trolls and idiots throwing shit at you. They exist everywhere but for some reason I tend to see them a lot in the fishkeeping forums and groups. Toxic and ignorant. Maybe they get attracted to the skimmate? But just like with the skimmer, we just rinse and repeat. Peace! And I look forward to watching any updates!
Hey CJ, I really appreciate your videos and all of the information you provide. Your tanks/systems are a big inspiration to me. Keep up the good work and Thanks.
I love your videos and we all make mistakes that's how we learn. And in the future you know what you need to do and not to do...
Finally able to get a yellow coris wrasse! Your yellow wrasse got me addicted to the wrasse breed.
Bro... Super nice tank and I just love that aqua scape man, been watching a good few of your videos today. Keep up the good work man.
Great to see you back! The tank looks awesome!
C.J. I love your honesty. Keep doing what you do bro.
Haven't watched in a while C.. But it's looking good dude.. Sorry for your losses.. I've been in this for a long time, and just over the last couple of years, discovered that balance you spoke of.. I think it illudes many.. My system hasn't fully recovered from my crash, and I'm not rushing.. But yours looks like it is coming along good.. Keep it up!
Great tank man and I like the set-up- sump, tank and especially aquascaping wise! Coolcaves and stuff I always failed at that haha. Friendly advice from a fellow reefer....I mix garlic in with the food and put it in water, let it soak over night (i use mysis)...then I use a dropper to feed my fish. Helps with their immune system. GREAT TANK!
I was catching up on your videos and I was going to suggest a lights off so your algae scrubber could catch up and take over. I instead kept going to the next video. Low and behold you the man!!!
Blue wrasse looks pretty cool!
Very nice tank CJ.
Hell, I subscribed. I'm still dealing with a mistake I made on my fish only system. Nobody is perfect.
Hey CJ
Props to your channel, really enjoy your tanks and your version of videos. Actually kinda relaxing to watch lol. Anyway seen you have great variety in fish but Im left wondering why you never have anthias?
i may try some when i invest in a auto feeder.. for now im still working out my stock list.. alittle gun shy on expensive fish after all the losses i had.. ill start adding more fish soon tho
CJ'S AQUARIUMS totally understandable, I've had good luck with my anthias with 2 feedings a day. I think you would really enjoy them but definitely research them. Good luck with your reef👍🏻
God bless you and your family. I enjoy everything you do. ive been watching alot of fish tank vids, fresh and saltwater and you easily top the charts! Keep doin what you do.
Nice scape work!
And on BRS TV A recommended curing the rock but wasn't your tank running for a long time before you had any issues with it at all
You got it going on! Learned some critical info, and I thank you for it sir. Peace-
Also just wondering 60I may be starting a 75 gallon reef aquarium and I want to know does curing the rock stop the algae completely from growing on it ?
Joe curing rock helps remove the fuel (nutrients) that is released from the rock... but u may still experience some... nothing is full proof
Oh yea man we learn the hard way and never know what is in the rock!
Great Job CJ
Do you have the algae scrubber on some sort of stand, or is it just standing on the pipes going to and from it
אילי פיגנבלט just sitting on the pipes
That's why I prefer a refugium could you can start off with a large ball of chaetomorpha and have complete Assurance you display whenever out-compete your refugium
I like this series my dude. Motivation
Hi CJ, great channel
What are your thoughts on calcium reactors cj ?
im thinking of switching from dosing when i upgrade to my 100 gallon reef since a kiddy is on the way.
your reef has progressed really nicely man going from here to the latest videos big difference.
so far i love it simple to use and stays steady
I really love your scape CJ
Did u use dry rock?
Amanda Bassell yes
the biggest algae blooms I've seen is when i leave filter floss and pads in for more then a day. Have you tried not using those items? Or at least taking them out at the end of the day.
Yet another comment you ignore. Sorry to bother you with my support. I'll just unsubscribe now. peace
Hello from Belgium CJ. Just to give you some support as I had the same as you. I don’t have a magic receipt (who does?) but by reducing drastically the light in the DT, using a very limited amount of GFO, it really helped. Then adding 1 tripneuste (urchin) and very very slowly increasing the lights later all went better. But boy, it took so long... and then I had cyano, and I had marine velvet, loosing 12fishes in 3days... so your on the good track there, congratulations ! Maybe next time we will cure the rocks in the garage instead of the DT, don’t you think ? Anyway, we learn day by day. I just setup a sulfur reactor because my po4 are ok but still i have high nitrates, i know its the rocks, so many crevices and crud died in there. Good luck !
my tank have same issue now, already 4 months of battle:)
I started my 200 gallon tank with pukani rock that I soaked in bleach for three weeks in tap water. When done I rinsed the rock and put back in my trash cans with more tap water and declorinator. I then let the rock dry for a few days before putting in my tank. I then added live sand and salt water and let the system run for a couple weeks only before adding six clown fish. I started my tank July 1 and now have 32 coral frags, 6 tangs, 6 clown fish, 1 magnificent rabbit fish, flame angel, coral beauty angel, two watchman gobies, red bubble tip anemone, and assorted crabs, shrimp, snails. I have yet to see any green hair algae other than a little in my refugium.
Phosphate RX is a great product for removing phosphates, Inuse about 18 drops at night every other weekend and I've never had algae in my life
Hey cj could you do product review of ruby reef hydroplex
Panda 2811 never seen it or used it before
I lost fish to ich . Did research to see what i could do to prevent fish loss. Found hydroplex and thought maybe you could use it when u add new fish and maybe do a review.
I have a question regarding the contest... is that still going on cj? Can I participate if it is??
i have no contest running right now.. if you are asking about other peoples contest ive shared on my channel def go drop a comment on their contest video on their channel
Well done C.J.! your tank is looking very beautiful! I want to get into the hobby, is it very, very expensive? 😁
Feed less, add carbon, silica reduction, tds meter for new water, add some bristle worms, ignore the rude comments, do your do. Algea gone
Subbed!!
Just take it slowly stockign and you should be fine ;)
The more you scrub the rock, the more algea will go back.
There is nothing wrong.. Your dosing calcium and fish poop and feed has phosphates helping algae getting the best nutrition.
Your missing a phosphate removal reactor..
If you don't want to change water often then use carbon to reduce elements and other impurities.
Amazing fishes lost..
Hardluck..
great info!! can i do a blackout with my corals? check out my videos,,, thank you!! what kind of lights are you using?