How I Built My Shallow Reef Tank: How To Make a Reef Tank

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  • Showing you how I built my shallow reef tank. A step by step guide for setting up a saltwater reef aquarium at home. From building the aquascape, to adding corals and fish, I show it all!
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    • Coral Reef Tank Room T...
    40 gallon shallow lagoon reef tank:
    ▶️ Reef Aquarium Setup: Optic White Rimless Aquarium by ILA
    ▶️ Reef Aquarium Filtration System: None - No Sump - No Skimmer
    ▶️ Reef Aquarium Lighting: 2x Red Sea LED 90
    ▶️ Saltwater Aquarium Maintenance: Once a week - Water Change, Algae Scraping, etc.
    ABOUT DANNY’S AQUARIUMS
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    0:00 - My Shallow Reef Tank Setup
    1:01 - Foam Underneath Fish Tank
    1:29 - 40 Gallon Optic White Glass Aquarium
    1:53 - Cutting Off Excess Aquarium Foam
    2:13 - Making a Reef Tank Aquascape
    3:11 - Aquascape Epoxy for Aquarium
    3:42 - Building a Reef Aquascape With Epoxy
    4:11 - Sand for Reef Aquarium
    4:46 - Adding Saltwater to Reef Tank
    5:10 - Installing a Wave Maker
    5:18 - Cycling Reef Tank With Dry Rock
    5:37 - First Corals in the Saltwater Tank
    6:06 - White Slime on Fish Tank Rocks
    6:21 - Reef Tank Invertebrates
    6:31 - Making a Zoanthus Garden
    8:16 - Red Flatworms in Reef Tank
    8:47 - Maturing a Reef Tank
    9:32 - Reef Tank Fish
    9:50 - Green Hair Algae in Reef Aquarium
    10:31 - My Saltwater Tank Setup
    11:11 - Reef Tank Lighting
    12:00 - The Shallow Reef Aquarium Setup Today
    #Reeftank #Pets #Animals #Meerwasseraquarium #Corals #Aquarium #Fishtank

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  • @DannysAquariums
    @DannysAquariums  3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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    • @blackbeardAquatics
      @blackbeardAquatics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What % weekly wc did you have to do to keep this system this good 👀

    • @rogeliozunigachavez161
      @rogeliozunigachavez161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was wondering..
      How much the electric bill? In mexico I pay A LOT for just a 120 litre marine tank,

    • @PaweBudzik
      @PaweBudzik 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great job!

    • @theOGshopchannel
      @theOGshopchannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did not see any info about how you install or add filtration system on this tank. 🤔

    • @su8z3r03
      @su8z3r03 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What is that fish that looks like it is made out of coral?

  • @EdvanMKautsar
    @EdvanMKautsar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Please make a video about how to maintenance this shallow reef tanks weekly and monthly.. because i wanna build one.. Thanks, Danny!

    • @DannysAquariums
      @DannysAquariums  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Will do!!

    • @joelcriollo5919
      @joelcriollo5919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@DannysAquariums Dont wanna be stingy but can you do a price list?

    • @DannysAquariums
      @DannysAquariums  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@joelcriollo5919 for sure! Stay tuned. :)

    • @markfranklin8831
      @markfranklin8831 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would love to know as well. Thanks for sharing 💯

    • @ooogabooga1837
      @ooogabooga1837 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes can u

  • @manuel600073127
    @manuel600073127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    It’s incredible, the music, the quality of the video, how you explain everything, it’s like a film, very calm and relaxing, the only problem is that video ends.

    • @PaulOnMars
      @PaulOnMars 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My thoughts exactly.

  • @jamesdoepel2204
    @jamesdoepel2204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The elegance coral is a show stopper! Like it is an angel from heaven

  • @cazm1036
    @cazm1036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I'm amazed by this tank, with no filtration and only 2 aeration on each side. Love the tank mate! Simplicity!

    • @tedo6924
      @tedo6924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Can someone explain to me how that works? How frequent are the water changes to maintain parameters?

    • @faizalamsahib8040
      @faizalamsahib8040 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tedo6924
      Bro, it's salt waters coral reef tank. No need to change like fresh water tank.

    • @UncleDannies
      @UncleDannies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@faizalamsahib8040 you still need to do water changes on a saltwater tank you chop

    • @zackcurdes9089
      @zackcurdes9089 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@faizalamsahib8040 you’re so far off 😂 since this guy isn’t running a sump or filter he’s most likely doing water changes every weekend

    • @KnightofRosubias
      @KnightofRosubias 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@faizalamsahib8040 lol yeah okay. Say that to all the hard corals in that tank XD You may be able to get away with that for some time with softies, but you wont get away with no water changes. You have to reintroduce components of the water that the hard corals are uptaking such as calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, and then a host of other trace elements depending on the hard corals. XD

  • @PracticalReefer
    @PracticalReefer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Amazing tank as always, love how you started with corals first with little bioload then added the fish later, worked out really well! 👌

    • @Tommy81.519
      @Tommy81.519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah that honestly surprised me how well it turned out! Although he could have used coral dip so he didn't get that flat worm infestation, because they are toxic contrary to what some people say

  • @ricardotolosa2671
    @ricardotolosa2671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Your tank is really beautifull, congrats. It amazes me to see that there are no sump, skimmer, auto water reposition....it also encoirages me to start a new tank again after a few years away from this wonderfull hobby.

    • @grovuflorian
      @grovuflorian 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also no heater? Really?

    • @scottshipley570
      @scottshipley570 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It has a heater

  • @davidmartineziii7343
    @davidmartineziii7343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Awesome build :) Being a reefer is more about the journey and how we negotiate the hurdles we encounter along the way. Everyone wishes for smooth sailing all of the time, but then it wouldn't be as interesting or engaging, especially when we attempt to create these little worlds of living organisms that are always changing and growing.

  • @sammioak811
    @sammioak811 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This was so calming to watch whilst also learning.
    I’m just starting to look into growing a reef tank so this was super helpful. 😍

  • @abdelhadymaher8913
    @abdelhadymaher8913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t express how much did I like this video. Tons of thanks to you and your work 🙏

  • @MrRazrblade
    @MrRazrblade 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is just what i need; i have an empty diy 50 gal 12 inch high aquarium that has been sitting empty for 2 years. thank you for giving me this inspiration

  • @jaydenbeck1411
    @jaydenbeck1411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    im doing into salt water aquariums and stuff because my family and I are going to do a Nano tank competition to see who can make to best Nano aquarium and these videos are very insightful and entertaining

  • @peternelson583
    @peternelson583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're a genius man...Simply Amazing!!!

  • @raysville7256
    @raysville7256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fabulous! Your aesthetic in regard to this hobby/persuit is very sophisticated.

  • @bluerider0988
    @bluerider0988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know I have said it before but I absolutely love this Aquarium. Fine job.

  • @pmrossetti1
    @pmrossetti1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been going sumpless and preaching that for years. Thank you for proving it. Beautiful tank.

    • @ewok4951
      @ewok4951 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So just protein skimmer and wavemaker?

    • @alexvids9232
      @alexvids9232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ewok4951 i do small protein skimmer, small wavemaker and hob refugium and can grow SPS no problem. no giant sump needed. i put a small ball of chaeto and it keeps everything in check.

    • @safiul1930
      @safiul1930 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@alexvids9232
      What is chaeto?

  • @reconnaissance7372
    @reconnaissance7372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This reminds me of Aqua Splendors shallow reef, I love his aquarium and how he takes the time to keep everyone updated on it's progress.

  • @dayankkumarasinghe
    @dayankkumarasinghe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing the reality of keeping a reef tank.. Cheers!!!

  • @vimallayil4422
    @vimallayil4422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    such a beautiful corals and tank setup.

  • @SrSoya-sz8cr
    @SrSoya-sz8cr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    there is only one word... MAJESTIC!

  • @bingobongo5835
    @bingobongo5835 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. One of the best videos I've ever seen in aquaristics. Not only is the length just right, no, the individual steps are also well illustrated. Without specifying this, simply addressed the problems. This is how an instructional video should be.
    Thanks for the work and effort.
    We operate an AquaMedic Blenny only with flow pumps and heaters. This also works very well as long as the fish stock remains small.
    However, I have one question: How often is the water changed in your aquarium?
    Look forward to more videos.
    Thanks

  • @mohosenfoysal9502
    @mohosenfoysal9502 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro i salute u for ur patience

  • @theseawillrise
    @theseawillrise หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got out of the hobby almost 20 years ago, and I would often dream about my tank somehow continuing to run without a filter. I can’t believe this is even possible, but it makes sense. Father Fish preaches this method for freshwater aquariums.

  • @mdtaylor2274
    @mdtaylor2274 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks expensive and beautiful at the same time. Awesome job 👌

  • @nes_tolgic9680
    @nes_tolgic9680 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the music…and obviously the tank 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @vinly850
    @vinly850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    💖Love it so peaceful with soft relaxing 🎶music

  • @serenaewinger8947
    @serenaewinger8947 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude, I'm so sorry about your light but what a fantastic job keep it all alive and bringing it back up to this level of vibrancy and growth!

  • @thereefingspider3282
    @thereefingspider3282 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love this tank and I appreciate your beautiful video with the commentary.

  • @therealeldoucho7940
    @therealeldoucho7940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is so underrated, you deserve more views/likes - love your content mate.

  • @Tommy81.519
    @Tommy81.519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazingly well put together video! Thank you for sharing! Can't wait for my tank to look this beautiful

  • @carlosalvarez5086
    @carlosalvarez5086 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow what a beautiful tank.😍

  • @dutchman1293
    @dutchman1293 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm amazed how clean this tank is without any filtration. Takes a lot of time to keep it clean like this👌

    • @KnightofRosubias
      @KnightofRosubias 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was thinking the exact same thing. I have a 40 cube packed with filtration, it must be a lot of work to keep this one clean

    • @DannysAquariums
      @DannysAquariums  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The opposite. I clean the glass once a week, takes about 5 minutes. Feed the fish once a day. And do a small water change every three weeks which takes 30 mins or so, that’s all! :)

    • @dutchman1293
      @dutchman1293 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah well I see you don't have that much fish in your tank and that's why it save a lot of time cleaning. But it looks very good mate!!

  • @Jammilogy
    @Jammilogy ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful video! Very inspiring! 💙✨

  • @alannakendallmorgs783
    @alannakendallmorgs783 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video is like...therapeutic i stg. i love the filterless concept.

  • @AquariumPartner
    @AquariumPartner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Love your tank! 🙌🏆

  • @ASBsweet
    @ASBsweet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely tank 😊😍

  • @stixorz
    @stixorz ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful tank.

  • @brantlitwiler8612
    @brantlitwiler8612 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching this channel,good stuff Thanks.

  • @SheerFishing
    @SheerFishing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow 🤩 that’s beautiful!

  • @kBkht
    @kBkht 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG this one is very very very lovely salt water tank mr.

  • @matthewwalter3427
    @matthewwalter3427 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dude... this tank is breath taking!

    • @DannysAquariums
      @DannysAquariums  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, make sure you watch some more recent videos! This only documents like the first 1.5 years I believe. Currently at 3 years! 🙌

  • @NanoTankReefer
    @NanoTankReefer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a beautiful simple tank!

    • @DannysAquariums
      @DannysAquariums  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 🙌 Can’t wait to see how the corals will grow, the tank isn’t even a year old yet. 🤩

  • @mateuszx17
    @mateuszx17 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful corals.

  • @PDXDrumr
    @PDXDrumr ปีที่แล้ว

    Thinking about my next tank this AM. This is great.

  • @leviheichou305
    @leviheichou305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Man this is my dream Aquarium I would love to make an Aquarium just as big and beautiful like that when I am 16 years old

    • @aidanthomas1469
      @aidanthomas1469 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's stopping you now? :)

    • @leviheichou305
      @leviheichou305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@aidanthomas1469 i have to focus on studying and I am really young I am 12 years old but I still will make an Aquarium when I am capable of it my parents say I have to study for now

    • @aidanthomas1469
      @aidanthomas1469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@leviheichou305 then I'm 100% with your parents! Study first, play later!
      It got me the job I love and I look back and realise it was all worth it. When you have a job you love, you'll never work a day in your life 😊
      Final thing, when you have a job and you're absolutely filling the bank, then can you build a mega-aquarium 😉
      Take it easy, kid!

    • @leviheichou305
      @leviheichou305 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aidanthomas1469 😊😊

  • @mindovrmatter33
    @mindovrmatter33 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this background on one of my favorite tanks! I especially love that featherduster rock!

  • @frankieczarjunio281
    @frankieczarjunio281 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its so relaxin♥️☺️

  • @marcusalmendes
    @marcusalmendes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    tks from Brazil to share!

  • @A.R.C.77
    @A.R.C.77 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see you put the rock first then the sand, not many people do it

  • @MyBeagleCisa
    @MyBeagleCisa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Incrível a evolução.

  • @dinkyvision
    @dinkyvision 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful setup!

  • @abdanarifkuncoro9096
    @abdanarifkuncoro9096 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that is lot of work , great job!

  • @2meniacal
    @2meniacal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I once had a very bad green hair algae break out. It was so bad that it looked like the rocks were head banging. I rented a sea hare from my lfs and with in a week it was completely gone. I bought urchins to keep it under control, but for some reason they would come across my frags, and just take them right off the rock. The frags were glued, and I was generous with that glue, but they kept knocking my corals off the rock. The sea hare was the size of a childs fist and it never messed with any of my coral frags. Any way. this is a beautiful tank. Well done.

  • @Ms.JB30
    @Ms.JB30 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so beautiful ❤.
    I just bought my 1st tank .I am excited ❤

    • @DannysAquariums
      @DannysAquariums  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good luck!! It’s so much fun! Keep me posted on your aquarium journey! 👏

  • @kenseah8345
    @kenseah8345 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dream reef tank which I never succeeded . It just looked so calming

  • @Boylei
    @Boylei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thanks for sharing. Beautiful tank.

    • @DannysAquariums
      @DannysAquariums  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I checked out your channel when I saw you in the “Recently Subscribed” list on my channel, I LOVE YOUR CONTENT! Keep it up! 🙌

    • @Boylei
      @Boylei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DannysAquariums Thanks you! I would love to put together a reef tank of my own some day! Till then I will watch your content and live vicariously through it. 😁

  • @reefholic
    @reefholic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifull aquarium ever 😍

  • @drewsully421
    @drewsully421 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing job! looks aesome!

  • @NUNOPAUL
    @NUNOPAUL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Amazing!

  • @jazzycorals2620
    @jazzycorals2620 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very inspirational

  • @valcastolo8502
    @valcastolo8502 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow no filtration is wild nice setup

  • @AnchorDownBoat
    @AnchorDownBoat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking amazing!

  • @liang306
    @liang306 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is nuts!!!

  • @tracynickels164
    @tracynickels164 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it! The little fish are darling!!!!

  • @sunnygoold9449
    @sunnygoold9449 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great presentation - love the hermits in the christmas tree rock - need to get some of those ;)

  • @aquatropicalnature1698
    @aquatropicalnature1698 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifull setup

  • @mateuszx17
    @mateuszx17 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good relaxing music in the film.

  • @jplperformance9073
    @jplperformance9073 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWSOME video, thanks

  • @Courtney-Jai
    @Courtney-Jai 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so tranquil it almost put me to sleep i mean that as compliment beautiful tabk

  • @adambohlin5112
    @adambohlin5112 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So so nice and not a million fish to distract you!

  • @e30325ikiller
    @e30325ikiller ปีที่แล้ว

    perfect tank

  • @sirexo3168
    @sirexo3168 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Def ill sub to u after this vid bro.. WOW the cinematic views are on another level tbh💯💯

    • @DannysAquariums
      @DannysAquariums  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much man, I really appreciate the kind words!

  • @arissalias3353
    @arissalias3353 ปีที่แล้ว

    We can learn how magnificent our ocean out there, how the ecosystem is so great.

  • @gabrielanaya9744
    @gabrielanaya9744 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    De verdad estoy asombrado y con muchas ganas de algún día tener un acuario como ese o que se asemeje un poco,es impresionante la vida acuática en un pequeño lugar como una pecera❤

  • @MrOshida90
    @MrOshida90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What are the pros and cons of not using protein skimmer? Do you dose daily? What brands u use for dosing.

  • @jeraldrice3583
    @jeraldrice3583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video done my heart good I just bought a 75 gallon saltwater stand tank sump fish and all for 600

    • @DannysAquariums
      @DannysAquariums  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice!! Keep me updated on your tank, Jerald!

  • @ahamedareeb8577
    @ahamedareeb8577 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm new here and I love all your videos man. Keep it up

    • @DannysAquariums
      @DannysAquariums  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Ahamed! I’m glad you like them! 🙌

  • @alessle5507
    @alessle5507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous

  • @Ace1973ish
    @Ace1973ish 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful

  • @carterdavid3819
    @carterdavid3819 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it 😍

  • @secretofthelife.2619
    @secretofthelife.2619 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So beautiful

  • @sahabshraddha8453
    @sahabshraddha8453 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love❤️❤️Ur vid!!!!!

  • @lorenzospina3174
    @lorenzospina3174 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job man as always 😉.

  • @TattooedGranny
    @TattooedGranny 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very cool!❤

  • @Dlive2005
    @Dlive2005 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow I felt like crying 😭 lol

  • @cyyyeon5580
    @cyyyeon5580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so proud of myself right now after watching this video,I don't know why

  • @greetjenijdam
    @greetjenijdam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    youre reef is beautiful and i give you a big like

  • @josejuliooteros3178
    @josejuliooteros3178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me gusta tu gran acuario gracias por el vídeo me gusta y gracias a ti también

  • @aquatic413
    @aquatic413 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tank

  • @123waterjunkie123
    @123waterjunkie123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WoW what an amazing tank! only to find you didn't spend hundreds on filtration too. Amazing

  • @TrendSettaRico
    @TrendSettaRico ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice!

  • @paketmoment
    @paketmoment 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing 😎

  • @pressurexz
    @pressurexz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tooo beautiful

  • @cr8244
    @cr8244 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant!

  • @thomasklein3044
    @thomasklein3044 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mega 🤩 Das wird richtig Geil 😊 interessant wäre auch mal was so ein Projekt wenns fertig ist gekostet hat ( natürlich ohne irgendwelche Rabatte 😅 ) Lg 🤘🏼

  • @simonfea2
    @simonfea2 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's just absolutely beautiful! I would love a reef tank just like this but Im so afraid!

    • @DannysAquariums
      @DannysAquariums  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! What are you afraid of?

  • @sereeres2946
    @sereeres2946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    how do you control phosphate? how often do you water change?

  • @secretofthelife.2619
    @secretofthelife.2619 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So nice and cute

  • @emilien2221
    @emilien2221 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So pleasant ! How are you filming these amazing shots ?

  • @brandoncassidy807
    @brandoncassidy807 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great channel. Calming for sure. What is the cabinet that your 40g sits on?