I wouldn’t have thought it possible to change out so much water in one go, but I can see how the pre-planning reduces the risk. Also great to see the real-world issues you have to address in the field. Another excellent video! 👍🏻👍🏻
We have a client for whom we perform a 95% waterchange every 3 weeks. It’s somewhat risky, but when done right is an excellent form of nutrient export. Cam
Awesome content! thanks for sharing! quick question, is it okay to let the gorgonians hit the air like that for a short period of time as long as they dont dry out?
THE REEFIN RICAN The size of the water tanks we use (1000L) means there isn’t much temperature fluctuations. This episode was filmed on a fairy mild day in the morning, so the temperature of the water was perfect. On particularly hot or cold days I am much more careful with the temp of the water we use. Cam
Nice video and thank you for sharing. I'm just wondering about the parameters. How close were the new water parameters to those you pumped out? e.g. temp, sal, pH, Ca, Alk, Mg?
Thanks Chester Hanson. Maybe my question wasn’t so clearly worded. I was more just wondering about the 2 sets of parameters on the day of the water change and how closely they all matched. E.g. new water T, pH etc (before adding) versus old water T, pH etc (before removing)...
No problem. I certainly wasn't criticising - was just curious if there was much of a swing in any parameters that your reef needed to deal with. For my own reference too! Hope it's all looking good now post water change. Stunning tank btw :)
There definitely is a risk, however it all comes down to the parameters of the new water (how close salinity, temp and pH match the aquarium water) and the speed of the waterchange. We do the waterchange in less than 15 minutes, so there is minimal stress to the fish, and the coral isn’t out of the water for too long. Cam
I know it’s too late now, but could’ve you backed the trailer into the spot and then detached it from the Ute? Though I suspect it might be difficult to drive into the spot. Just an idea! Another wonderful video as always :).
Yes, we totally could have detached the trailer in that spot. But it can be difficult to reattach the trailer with a poor weight distribution (after the water change) so we opted to do the change from the roadside. Cam
Gallery Aquatica TV I hadn’t even considered re attaching the trailer! I guess all of the fuss would not have been worth the few extra metres of pipe you had to unroll. Thanks for explaining your process to me Cam :).
Nice video. I have a few questions: 1. Do the fish ever get shocked from that large water change? Is there nay risk to this? 2. With so low nutrients from natural water and the possibilty of organisms from the water, don't you get pests like dinoflagellates? If yes, how do you deal with them? :) thanks in advance! You got a new sub!
Thanks for the sub! It’s definitely possible to shock the fish with a large waterchange, however I always ensure that the temp and salinity of the new water is close to that of the tank. I’ve never had the problem of introducing pests or algae with a waterchange. This is probably because we are always careful to collect NSW from reliable sources, but mainly because algae only tends to bloom when the conditions are suitable for it to grow. In other words, if you use good water and keep good tank conditions, you won’t normally suffer problem algae. Cam
I love peninsula tanks and this one is gorgeous. Curious as to the reason besides higher nitrates for a 90% water change. Does the owner do smaller WC?
give bare bottom a try! your substrate can be holding a lot of detritus. Also, I don't see why you wouldn't take the chance to do a good gravel vac when performing a large water change. anyway, beautiful tank! :)
@Stephen Dobs Nope, I got fresh filtered seawater from a public aquarium. They had a special tap & loading zone for hobbyists, temps were not a problem and if you kept your salinity the same as the beach water it was all good. It actually seemed like it gave the tank a revitalizing boost!
I use a variety of hoses (normally clear vinyl or suction hose) but the key is using Cam-lock fittings to link them. Because I have a number of hoses, and I can link them all together with the Cam-locks, I can cover great distances with the hose if need be. Cam
Beautiful tank, nice video. In Jake's video, you mentioned you did a ninety percent water change on Jaime's tank. I was wondering how you did that and now I know.
Hi Mark, yes it’s exactly the same. We should have another video of that tank (Jaime’s) in the next few weeks, so it’ll be interesting to see how it’s developed. Cam
Kyal huseyin I certainly don’t think the fish composition in this tank is for everyone. What I like about the fish choice is that it’s very different to most of the tanks we install. Most people go for the typical clowns, tangs, angels etc, whereas this tank has a great sense of individuality that I love. Cam
lovely job and stunning tank
I wouldn’t have thought it possible to change out so much water in one go, but I can see how the pre-planning reduces the risk. Also great to see the real-world issues you have to address in the field. Another excellent video! 👍🏻👍🏻
We have a client for whom we perform a 95% waterchange every 3 weeks. It’s somewhat risky, but when done right is an excellent form of nutrient export. Cam
Nice Red Sea peninsula display. Cool choice of fish.
I like the fish choice. Very different from the normal Yellow Tang, clowns and flame angel I see most people choose. Cam
Great video Cam... all to perfection dude 👍👍
Thanks Gary😊 Cam
Awesome content! thanks for sharing! quick question, is it okay to let the gorgonians hit the air like that for a short period of time as long as they dont dry out?
Very nice! I want want but I don't trust them with the leak reports currently. Did you have any problems?
Great video
How do you keep the water temperature stable. Since the truck is outside being heated by the sun?
THE REEFIN RICAN The size of the water tanks we use (1000L) means there isn’t much temperature fluctuations. This episode was filmed on a fairy mild day in the morning, so the temperature of the water was perfect. On particularly hot or cold days I am much more careful with the temp of the water we use. Cam
Your gear is amazing
Nice video and thank you for sharing. I'm just wondering about the parameters. How close were the new water parameters to those you pumped out? e.g. temp, sal, pH, Ca, Alk, Mg?
I did see you had noted Ca was a bit elevated already...
Thanks Chester Hanson. Maybe my question wasn’t so clearly worded. I was more just wondering about the 2 sets of parameters on the day of the water change and how closely they all matched. E.g. new water T, pH etc (before adding) versus old water T, pH etc (before removing)...
No problem. I certainly wasn't criticising - was just curious if there was much of a swing in any parameters that your reef needed to deal with. For my own reference too! Hope it's all looking good now post water change. Stunning tank btw :)
Keep them coming!
Is there no risk to the livestock by doing a 90% water change?
There definitely is a risk, however it all comes down to the parameters of the new water (how close salinity, temp and pH match the aquarium water) and the speed of the waterchange. We do the waterchange in less than 15 minutes, so there is minimal stress to the fish, and the coral isn’t out of the water for too long. Cam
I know it’s too late now, but could’ve you backed the trailer into the spot and then detached it from the Ute? Though I suspect it might be difficult to drive into the spot. Just an idea! Another wonderful video as always :).
Yes, we totally could have detached the trailer in that spot. But it can be difficult to reattach the trailer with a poor weight distribution (after the water change) so we opted to do the change from the roadside. Cam
Gallery Aquatica TV I hadn’t even considered re attaching the trailer! I guess all of the fuss would not have been worth the few extra metres of pipe you had to unroll. Thanks for explaining your process to me Cam :).
Hi Ken! Great video! does that tank only have 1 water change a year?? Cheers Ken!! 😀👍
No, the client does monthly small waterchanges😊 Ken The Fish Guy.
Nice video. I have a few questions:
1. Do the fish ever get shocked from that large water change? Is there nay risk to this?
2. With so low nutrients from natural water and the possibilty of organisms from the water, don't you get pests like dinoflagellates? If yes, how do you deal with them? :) thanks in advance! You got a new sub!
Thanks for the sub! It’s definitely possible to shock the fish with a large waterchange, however I always ensure that the temp and salinity of the new water is close to that of the tank. I’ve never had the problem of introducing pests or algae with a waterchange. This is probably because we are always careful to collect NSW from reliable sources, but mainly because algae only tends to bloom when the conditions are suitable for it to grow. In other words, if you use good water and keep good tank conditions, you won’t normally suffer problem algae. Cam
@@GalleryAquaticaTV Thanks a lot! I feel like I'm gonna love this channel :)
is this the 650?
Was that natural sea water
NO NEED WIGG DUDE
@Chester Hansonso am I north east coast of England . But it different to your coast I bet ha ha
I love peninsula tanks and this one is gorgeous. Curious as to the reason besides higher nitrates for a 90% water change. Does the owner do smaller WC?
give bare bottom a try! your substrate can be holding a lot of detritus. Also, I don't see why you wouldn't take the chance to do a good gravel vac when performing a large water change. anyway, beautiful tank! :)
Nice tank Chester, I just subscribed to you - Do a video with some details about the tank - lighting, filtration, fish and corals ect.
@Stephen Dobs Nope, I got fresh filtered seawater from a public aquarium. They had a special tap & loading zone for hobbyists, temps were not a problem and if you kept your salinity the same as the beach water it was all good. It actually seemed like it gave the tank a revitalizing boost!
What kind of hoses are those? Link?
I use a variety of hoses (normally clear vinyl or suction hose) but the key is using Cam-lock fittings to link them. Because I have a number of hoses, and I can link them all together with the Cam-locks, I can cover great distances with the hose if need be. Cam
@@GalleryAquaticaTV Thanks for the info!
you do a bloody good job mate enjoy ya vids and I know where to go when I move to qld in a few yrs subbed ya
Thanks mate! Come visit for sure!
Do apartments let you have reef aquariums? I asked one they said no I told them that they were to strict.
Some do. I had 2 75g in my condo for years, never had any issues
Love the OHS lol
Beautiful tank, nice video. In Jake's video, you mentioned you did a ninety percent water change on Jaime's tank. I was wondering how you did that and now I know.
Hi Mark, yes it’s exactly the same. We should have another video of that tank (Jaime’s) in the next few weeks, so it’ll be interesting to see how it’s developed. Cam
I didn’t think doing a massive water change was possible
This is not easy if you live in cold parts of the world. Water will be freezing if you leave it like that.
Yes we are lucky, the biggest problem we have is the water getting too warm. Cam
Not good fish choice in my opinion at all. But I guess we all have our own preferences, it’s a stunning tank though and the corals look 👌🔥
Kyal huseyin I certainly don’t think the fish composition in this tank is for everyone. What I like about the fish choice is that it’s very different to most of the tanks we install. Most people go for the typical clowns, tangs, angels etc, whereas this tank has a great sense of individuality that I love. Cam
Nice vids, terribly annoying music.
Good video bit loose the music dude it's annoying