One of my favorites in a long time! I just love to watch these highly experienced reefers talking about their tanks, sharing experiences, learning best practices... this is exactly the kind of video that I am always searching online. Thank you very much 👍🏻
Alot of videos about reefing out there and you guys just make this different from all of them.. i like the way i can hear his story, experience and the result he have gotten after many years....bravo
Mark I have to tell you this one of the most impressive tank I had seen in years, very smart the idea of fragging for store credit I love that. Good work man. Nice awesome video
Great video Marc! Thank you very much for sharing this with us, I find these videos so invaluable to reefing. Really interesting to be able to see a glimpse of the lives and personalities different reefers have, and what their experience is like within the hobby, thanks again.
I thought the editing was mediocre at best & definitely an example of narcissistic behavior. Just do voice over. I dont need to see hosts face and cute little head slants. Im usually nice. I don't know why i have such a strong negative reaction.
Sorry I’m late it was my Wife Anniversary yesterday and mine lol 1 yr down 😀 His tank is so beautiful! Ultimately he says he just chasing the corals that are pretty not the name of popularity more less. I’m feeling that! Some corals 12 years wow! Love this man great interview!!
I finally watched this and im so happy I did. I've been having issues with my tank and this just answered most of them. I know have a solid plan to work on thank you both.
This was a mind blowing video wow mark thank you for sharing this video with all of us and your years of experience in putting this Reef tank together I the knowledge that you have keeping these wonderful and beautiful animals alive is amazing thank you for being a hobbyist for so many year and sharing. Gbless
Great video Marc. It was interesting to see his Naso and Kole tang swim in a vertical circular motion over and over again. I almost thought the video was on loop. :D
Great video. His tank looks great. I can't believe he tears it down every year. I would me too scarred to mess up a good thing and would hate to do all that work.
Amazing, very impressive what has been achieved. Thank you so much for sharing. I have some questions on the lighting: 1. Any specific "black box", could you kindly share more info on the Black box? 2. Any modifications to LEDs in the box i.e. did you swap out any LEDs? 3. What other colours in the Black box LEDs, are you running all colours on 100% or are these run lower? 4. You mention that you replace LEDs every two years, which colours, and any specific brand? 5. You mention running a DIY LED fixture, what colour LEDs on the DIY fixtures? Thanks once again for sharing.
I'd recommend SB reeflights. they have a thicker heat sink and will last longer. If you click the R2R link all of that information is on page 17 post 316 of my build thread.
Nice vid! I see @ 8:06 on the redish coral I see a vermetid snail is that correct? I have these and they seem to be a pest. How does he deal with them or help get rid of them?
Take note, bulletproof SPS , after 10 years I no longer buy Wild colonies. One in 10 Wild colonies stay pretty and don’t die. For me anyway. Wild SPS that can’t be kept are so incredibly sensitive, so sensitive I think some of them are doomed before u put them in your tank, the alk swing from collection to the LFS to your tank is too much. Sometimes they even grow and colour and then die just to trick u. A tank full of hardened sps is still a handful, let alone Wild colonies
Black box lighting! What the ! Certainly saved some $$$ by not going big brand, but man that's some dedication soldering all those leds in and out ! And here I am using halide and soon to go plasma. Goes to show, flow and all the other parameters account for a lot. I just keep thinking what it would look like under halide :) finally someone showing how much hype there is in the big branded leds, question though, did u put some meanwells in those units ? All the non UL listed gear would make me nervous :)
I haven't had a problem with any drivers in the fixtures other than old age. It would cost a fortune to upgrade to meanwell drivers in the seven (now 10) black boxes Im currently running.
Your right I think I paid $50 a pop. That's two per light, near 1k just for good UL cert power sups. As much as the lights themselves. You my friend had proven leds work and that most of the high end units offer nothing more than the IOS app and better blending. Next up Saxbys tank! Buy you also have a very well looked after water column. :) hats off to your setup. Do you feel Cree and osrams fall off after two years too or just the cheap ones?
I think that the emitters will last a long time provided there is a quality heat sink. Cree and Osrams are supposed to last twice as long than bridgelux though.
Well, sitting here thinking about some led and the cost of some hydras , I re-watched this and am sold on getting some black box units. I run a 3ft cube 130g and have found the 300w black box units fit perfect. I have some existing Ai primes and a plasma. I'll combine the lot and see how it goes. But of course the skill to run a tank like above is still a way out for me, even after reefing for 10 years. High light, high flow, high nutrients, high export and then keeping that balance , yeh that's the hard part :)
How to you have your lights adjusted I have the safe lights and I'm about to start a spa/lps tank. Just was wondering what your blues r set at and your whites what %
Awesome system. I wish I had the balls to strip down my tank each year. I would love to redo everything but it would take a whole crash to justify doing it on my multi tank 420 gallon which has been up for 12 years.
I’m pretty sure he did. Big skimmer, calcium reactor, lots of water with his connected frag tanks. The sump’s refugium has no macro algaes, but there were a bunch of LPS in there. 😁
@@duaneoestreich6729 Hope Tucker is still around. Get him some CBD oil if the vet says it's ok. Have seen miracle turn arounds in pet arthritis. ((Tucker))
"...I buy corals which make me happy...", that there is one of the reasons this person is so great.
Seriously Melev you need to keep visiting this guy every 6 months for updates, hes the real deal!
This is the #1 most beautiful tank I've seen point blank....
One of my favorites in a long time! I just love to watch these highly experienced reefers talking about their tanks, sharing experiences, learning best practices... this is exactly the kind of video that I am always searching online. Thank you very much 👍🏻
Lol I love the Naso looping around right in front of the powerheads in the 18th minute
That achilles is gorgeous and a very rare find. I also love that gentle giant naso. Beautiful tank.
Oh...and your corals amazing too.
Thank you. :)
This was such an amazing video. I love Duane's willingness to help grow the hobby. Thanks Melev for another great video.
Alot of videos about reefing out there and you guys just make this different from all of them.. i like the way i can hear his story, experience and the result he have gotten after many years....bravo
I appreciate your comment, that's the point. We need to know more about longterm success.
Really enjoyed this one. Thank you both for taking the time. A lot of helpful tid bits in there.
Mark I have to tell you this one of the most impressive tank I had seen in years, very smart the idea of fragging for store credit I love that. Good work man. Nice awesome video
Great video Marc! Thank you very much for sharing this with us, I find these videos so invaluable to reefing. Really interesting to be able to see a glimpse of the lives and personalities different reefers have, and what their experience is like within the hobby, thanks again.
Great video. Not only was it very informative it was also very well edited and shot.
I thought the editing was mediocre at best & definitely an example of narcissistic behavior. Just do voice over. I dont need to see hosts face and cute little head slants. Im usually nice. I don't know why i have such a strong negative reaction.
Was blown away when he said he used the Ebay black boxes. I'm using them to and will be also making a hybrid with some T5's in my new tank.
Stefan what is this
Stefan Yes, but he regularly solders in new LEDs.
Sorry I’m late it was my Wife Anniversary yesterday and mine lol 1 yr down 😀
His tank is so beautiful! Ultimately he says he just chasing the corals that are pretty not the name of popularity more less. I’m feeling that!
Some corals 12 years wow! Love this man great interview!!
This guy’s pretty cool. Don’t chase the hype, whether be equipment or livestock.
Brilliant video. So good to see an amazingly successful tank using very accessible equipment and methods. Thanks!
I finally watched this and im so happy I did. I've been having issues with my tank and this just answered most of them. I know have a solid plan to work on thank you both.
WOW Duane, Stunning. Thank for showing your tank..
I’ve seen it in person and it is truly amazing!
This was a mind blowing video wow mark thank you for sharing this video with all of us and your years of experience in putting this Reef tank together I the knowledge that you have keeping these wonderful and beautiful animals alive is amazing thank you for being a hobbyist for so many year and sharing. Gbless
Very nice tank. Well established...What ever he is doing obviously is working well for him. Thanks for sharing!
Nice video Marc and a lovely looking reef. Enjoyed watching :)
Well done! Great video & we’ll presented. Goes without saying...beautiful reef!
Your fish are very noticeably happy!!!
I adore this tank! Purple and Blue are my two absolute favorite colors. Add green and Pink and its amazing!
That is one beautiful tank and what a great video you have made i really enjoyed listening to this guy
Very helpful. Great video. Need to do more of these videos, especially for beginners like me.
Great video Marc. It was interesting to see his Naso and Kole tang swim in a vertical circular motion over and over again. I almost thought the video was on loop. :D
I noticed that too, they probably are just bored lol.
One of the best videos on this channel! Loved it!
I really enjoyed that , thank you Mark and Duane!
Spectacular as always Mark 🔅
I love and also keep hawk fish with similar experiences, they're such wonderful and curious fish.
Great Job on the edit and for a very informative video
That one blue tang is just rounding the reef lol so cute, absolutely beautiful reef sir
Very nice video.
Great video. His tank looks great. I can't believe he tears it down every year. I would me too scarred to mess up a good thing and would hate to do all that work.
Great video mail I really enjoyed the interview
Loved this video , I just picked up my radion g3pro and Im already thinking of tearing down my 1 year + 6' and setting up a new system
Not happy with the setup as it is now? What would you do differently?
Omg his fish are FAT AND HEALTHY ! not to mention the growth on those corals.
Pro level right there
Great looking tank.I am thinking a few conche snails would be a great addition for your sand bed tidy it right up and keep it looking sharp
Loved the video and this guy is in the video is awesome.
He really is.
Awesome video!!!
That tank is beautiful..
Thanks, Melev!!
This episode I think i rank very high. More of thoose please.Interesting to know about other reefs.
great video, very informative, lots of wisdom to be had.
This was an awesome episode, thank you!
Very Nice Video! love his tank!
he talks just like Julian LOL...very beautiful tank thanks Melev...
Such a great video!
MileHighReefers do you know what blackbox brand he uses?
Love to see beautiful display tanks .. it inspired me and gives me a glimpse of what my tank could be . :)
Very nice interview it made me think about maybe re-aqua scaping and buying more corals lol
Amazing, very impressive what has been achieved. Thank you so much for sharing. I have some questions on the lighting:
1. Any specific "black box", could you kindly share more info on the Black box?
2. Any modifications to LEDs in the box i.e. did you swap out any LEDs?
3. What other colours in the Black box LEDs, are you running all colours on 100% or are these run lower?
4. You mention that you replace LEDs every two years, which colours, and any specific brand?
5. You mention running a DIY LED fixture, what colour LEDs on the DIY fixtures?
Thanks once again for sharing.
I'd recommend SB reeflights. they have a thicker heat sink and will last longer.
If you click the R2R link all of that information is on page 17 post 316 of my build thread.
Duane Oestreich I sent you a message on reef2reef about buying some frags if your interested.
@League of Legends ARAM Troll.... Can you be more specific as to which questions?
I love videos like this!
Good watch and beautiful tank! thanks for sharing :)
Wow such a beautiful tank!
Super fantastic video sir.. I would love to order some of Acropora corals for my saltwater aquarium..
Great video and info, I also run china black boxes on my reef👍
That Tang doing laps and that very FAT lawnmower blenny are hilarious. Great video & beautiful tank!
Nice vid! I see @ 8:06 on the redish coral I see a vermetid snail is that correct? I have these and they seem to be a pest. How does he deal with them or help get rid of them?
I bust open their shell with bone cutters.
I like this guy....
Take note, bulletproof SPS , after 10 years I no longer buy Wild colonies. One in 10 Wild colonies stay pretty and don’t die. For me anyway. Wild SPS that can’t be kept are so incredibly sensitive, so sensitive I think some of them are doomed before u put them in your tank, the alk swing from collection to the LFS to your tank is too much. Sometimes they even grow and colour and then die just to trick u. A tank full of hardened sps is still a handful, let alone Wild colonies
What an amazing tank
This was super interesting!!! 👊
Glad you think so!
It is a passion
Black box lighting! What the ! Certainly saved some $$$ by not going big brand, but man that's some dedication soldering all those leds in and out ! And here I am using halide and soon to go plasma. Goes to show, flow and all the other parameters account for a lot. I just keep thinking what it would look like under halide :) finally someone showing how much hype there is in the big branded leds, question though, did u put some meanwells in those units ? All the non UL listed gear would make me nervous :)
I’ll let Duane know about your question.
I haven't had a problem with any drivers in the fixtures other than old age. It would cost a fortune to upgrade to meanwell drivers in the seven (now 10) black boxes Im currently running.
Your right I think I paid $50 a pop. That's two per light, near 1k just for good UL cert power sups. As much as the lights themselves. You my friend had proven leds work and that most of the high end units offer nothing more than the IOS app and better blending. Next up Saxbys tank! Buy you also have a very well looked after water column. :) hats off to your setup. Do you feel Cree and osrams fall off after two years too or just the cheap ones?
I think that the emitters will last a long time provided there is a quality heat sink. Cree and Osrams are supposed to last twice as long than bridgelux though.
Really special tank!!! I would love to hear about the parameters (Calcium, Alkalinity, Phosphate, Nitrate and Ozone usage).
Check out his build thread on Reef2Reef. It's in the video description and the pinned post here.
Beautiful tank, with an impressive support system. Does that naso tang ever take a break from swimming those loops?!
It does now. Duane blocked that tunnel on the far right. :)
melevsreef that's a shame, it was like his exercise wheel.
Now the fish can swim the 6' length of the tank instead of a 1.5' circle like a hamster. ;)
Well, sitting here thinking about some led and the cost of some hydras , I re-watched this and am sold on getting some black box units. I run a 3ft cube 130g and have found the 300w black box units fit perfect. I have some existing Ai primes and a plasma. I'll combine the lot and see how it goes. But of course the skill to run a tank like above is still a way out for me, even after reefing for 10 years. High light, high flow, high nutrients, high export and then keeping that balance , yeh that's the hard part :)
great video!!!
what wrong with the blue hippo tang right side of screen? Counter 5:01. Great looking system
That is a Kole tang. It is bored so swimming in circles keeps it occupied. The large Naso tang does the same thing sometimes.
Good tank, know this guy well on the pacific northwest reef forums. :)
How to you have your lights adjusted I have the safe lights and I'm about to start a spa/lps tank. Just was wondering what your blues r set at and your whites what %
He said they are all running at 100%, but later he mentioned less white, more blue percentages. He explains it all in the video.
I agree with this dude LEDs do get worn out over time, that's why I just stick to t5 only
Spectacular tank.
That dude is awesome
How do I get that app that notifies you about your reef ????
Does anyone know which blackbox he is using? I know they all have different spectrums and am curious what he has on this tank.
Check his build thread, I'm sure he details that. The link is in the video's description.
for give the total n00b question, when you say 50-60 times turn over is that per hour?
great interview btw, stunning tank also needless to say.
Yes, that's per hour.
wow, is that a typical turnover? was aiming for 10x for my upcoming first venture into marine.
10x is the minimum for a saltwater tank. As you move toward corals, and specifically SPS corals, you need higher chaotic flow for them to thrive.
thanks for the replies, liked and subbed . :)
I can see what he meant by saying a 8inch naso tang being bored. I saw the naso doing circles in the same corner of the tank
why is that naso tang swimming in the same circle over and over lol....maybe too big for the tank? Pretty fish though looks like its a solid 12-16"?
The Naso tang is 8" and is too big for the tank. It was mentioned in the video. :)
Beautiful
I thought i was the only person using melafix as a dip 😸. The tank looks beautiful
That's a beauty
Very nice
This guy's a pro
His tank is beautiful
Gorgeous tank 👍🏽
@5:00 lol. Love it. I do the same. Hmmm. I think an orange one would look good there. Yeah let’s find an orange thingy.
And modest to
Love the nasso at 14:37 making backflips haha!
Awesome system. I wish I had the balls to strip down my tank each year. I would love to redo everything but it would take a whole crash to justify doing it on my multi tank 420 gallon which has been up for 12 years.
I'd be afraid to strip a 420 down by myself. It took a team of us to tackle Marc's tank last October.
Let's be real - Mark has a great head of hair
hahaha
What white/blue percentages does he run the black boxes?
100% on all channels.
that Lawnmower blenny!! @26:51
Bummer he does not talk about his filtration method, great reef amazing reef.
I’m pretty sure he did. Big skimmer, calcium reactor, lots of water with his connected frag tanks. The sump’s refugium has no macro algaes, but there were a bunch of LPS in there. 😁
Duane oestreich I live in Kent Washington, do u have any frag for sale?
Absolutely
Duane Oestreich how do I contact you by? I have Facebook messenger
Are you on the Pacific Northwest Reefkeeping? You can PM me on Facebook.
Great tank man!
Very nice informative & interesting video! Thanks for sharing this ~
DUANE: What's your cat's name? He/She seems to love being near you! ;-)
Tucker is a pain.. :) He needs attention every minute of the day.
@@duaneoestreich6729 Hope Tucker is still around. Get him some CBD oil if the vet says it's ok. Have seen miracle turn arounds in pet arthritis. ((Tucker))
@@HWolfe Tucker is not in pain.. He is a pain in the ass.
I want to go buy some stag horns now...