Hello my friend. As a fellow youtuber, who is starting my first reef tank soon (up until now I've been planted but my audience are screaming for reef lol), I just want to say that your videos have been a great help. Brilliant content 😊
Thank you for swinging by the salty side of things, I can’t believe I haven’t come across your videos yet, I’m on the opposite journey trying to get into planted tanks. Looking forward to learning from your videos!! 🙏
@@InappropriateReefer thanks mate. I've only been posting videos properly for 6 months and growing steady. Looking forward to setting up a nice clown fish tank. I know it's the common way to go but my kids love them and so do I :)
MD Fish Tanks clownfish Tanks are popular for good reason! If your aquascaping is of any indication, I can’t wait to see what kind of tank you’d put together! 🤓👍
You’re so good at what you do. Love the Honest approach you always provide. We really hate seeing reefing videos that feel like an advertisement, makes us all wince.
I have watched your videos from the first one to this one I used to have a 30 gallon saltwater tank setup when I live in Virginia but since then have moved to Michigan I haven't had a tank setup in 4 years i ran across a 10 gallon tank which I'm going to use the change to a nano tank yours is very beautiful and thank you so much for an inspiring me for me to get back into the hobby
And I did the aquaclears refugium but I used a diy 5w flood light with a uv and blue led chip set right on the filter and wrapped it in foil so the color reflects everywhere and it worked amazingly!!
kinda funny, i just bought a hang on filter for my 3G nano. it looks the exact same as yours with the modifications. There even is a smal UV filter implemented in the tank!
I agree with you on the macro algae in nano tanks, I’ve tried it multiple times with many different lights and it’s goes really well for a week or two but then the growth just stops. Think it a small tank it just uses up everything it needs to thrive too quickly
Cut the frag plugs with a bone cutter. I cut away the stem and all the excess disk. I’m then left with a small non uniform bud that I then superglue to rock work. That way you don’t ever notice the frag plug. I only do this when I can’t totally remove coral from plug
great video, I'm do amazed for how good the tank looks, I have a 10g that gas been running for 2 years and I'm going to try a lot of the tips because yours looks amazing compared to mine, and congrats on your wedding!!!!
try the coralife marine filter and protien skimmer 30g. it pulls dark gunk and it has a place the aquion 50watt heater goes in and its 30bucks cant bet for a budget tank
@@InappropriateReefer it was just water changes at first. But then I started dosing acropower in small increments by hand to keep up with the growth I got. And no problem. Keep up the good vids!
Also a cheaper alternative to a ATO is to use a tight (nearly air tight) glass lid for the aquarium. The important thing with the lid is to have zero (if possible) gaps in the lid. I use plastic food wrap to cover any open gaps.
No filter floss or sponge; I only use pad when there are a lot of things floating around (usually in the early stage); only water change every 2-3 weeks and drop in the GFO as needed.
If you use an ATO system, does it need to be heated to the temperature of the tank? Since you are only adding a little at a time, it seems like you could get away with not heating it. Great video! Thanks!
Would it be okay if I used tap water and added a dichlorine subsentence with a bacterial remedy? That way the water will be clean to use and with beneficial bacteria. Please let me know.
Yes sir, it's mounted there using K&J Magnet (the coated ones); recently I started using Home Depot Ceramic magnet on the inside and K&J on the outside
I use a pair of tin snips to break up frag plugs if i cannot remove the frag safely. It makes the plug look more natural when glued onto the rock work. I have the same doser but have had issues with air bubbles forming in the line. What have you done to prevent or reduce that?
Good tip, thank you! I have not had air bubble in the line up to this point, I hear if you remove the head and reinstall it, sometimes that solves the issue?
@@InappropriateReefer thanks! I'll give it a try. It could also be because I'm only dosing 1ml at a time. If that doesnt fix it, I'll try removing one of the 2 check valves
I'm setting this up pretty closely. One difference is that mine will not be a peninsula style setup. Do you think I can hang the Aquaclear 70 on the long side and still get adequate water movement? If so I plan to just black out that portion of the "back" of the tank. Also, do you have pods in the refugium? Thanks so much!
So your Smart ATO sits inside the Aquaclear? The evap changes the water level inside the filter? Would have thought that would stay fairly constant and the tank would have the most level change? Genius using the magnetic overflow! I’ve bought a frag rack and magnet cleaner off OBD. I’ve a Fluval Edge sitting here that I’m keen to set up as a nano reef but where to fit the ATO is the main challenge as the water level in the tank is in that little airlock - but if I can fit an micro ATO into the Fluval HOB... Love your work as usual man, keep it up!
Sorry for the confusion, I should have explained it better! The water level fluctuates in the display tank, not the filter, sorry about that! The Smart ATO sensor sits inside the tank, underneath where the AquaClear hangs onto the side of the tank; there is this nice little spot that fits the sensor perfectly!
Hey i have a 60g tank that i want to get it to a reed tank, on a budget tho, what would you suggest to do for equipment to keep some simple soft corals and some fish.
Hi, did you ever find out what happened to your first clown fish that disappeared in the previous video? I don’t know the actual sequence of how you filmed things, so maybe this is him and he reappeared or maybe this is a replacement? Anyway I am sure this question may have been answered in the comments but if so, I missed it, so please post an answer. This was a really nice series btw and I enjoyed it. Thanks for making it!
Yes sir it disappeared but after the second clownfish quickly also disappeared, I found it in the trunk of a Bali mini max anemone... so I assume the first one got eaten by the nem as well 😭
Good video but not a fan on the music (especially the song with someone talking in background it's very distracting) I would reccomend running music at lower level and make your voice the primary audio. Glad I found your channel!
I’m looking for a nice refugium light for my aquaclear mod just like in this video, anyone have any preferences for lights that worked??? I have high nitrates a lot of the time in my 20 gallon tank. I don’t want to buy a skimmer so I want to try the refugium idea. Thanks!
If you Push it 6 times doesn't that mean you're running it at 40 percent whites as every click dims the light? Starts at 100 and every click goes down 10 percent
My little maxima sucks up enough calcium that I have to dose 1.5x the recommended amount of seachem calcium part1 to like 10% of the part-2 for alk daily just to stay at 380+ lol...
Kindly do more videos like this cause nobody tells you all these stuff 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Hello my friend. As a fellow youtuber, who is starting my first reef tank soon (up until now I've been planted but my audience are screaming for reef lol), I just want to say that your videos have been a great help. Brilliant content 😊
Thank you for swinging by the salty side of things, I can’t believe I haven’t come across your videos yet, I’m on the opposite journey trying to get into planted tanks. Looking forward to learning from your videos!! 🙏
@@InappropriateReefer thanks mate. I've only been posting videos properly for 6 months and growing steady. Looking forward to setting up a nice clown fish tank. I know it's the common way to go but my kids love them and so do I :)
MD Fish Tanks clownfish Tanks are popular for good reason! If your aquascaping is of any indication, I can’t wait to see what kind of tank you’d put together! 🤓👍
@@InappropriateReefer cheers mate. I will try and make it unique;)
Your videos have helped me alot. I'm going to have my own reef tank in a few weeks i hope all will go great
You’re so good at what you do. Love the Honest approach you always provide.
We really hate seeing reefing videos that feel like an advertisement, makes us all wince.
Great video, about to start a macroalgae 66 liters tank, thank you for the content!
Legendary little tank, love your work. Definitely inspired me to build something close to this.
Thank you Byron!
Always appreciate you adding part details in the description below.
I have watched your videos from the first one to this one I used to have a 30 gallon saltwater tank setup when I live in Virginia but since then have moved to Michigan I haven't had a tank setup in 4 years i ran across a 10 gallon tank which I'm going to use the change to a nano tank yours is very beautiful and thank you so much for an inspiring me for me to get back into the hobby
Can't get enough of this channel
Thank you for this video, I appreciate how you help answering questions we have and throwing it in a video!
Thank you for watching!
This is a great series. $1,500 for this is awesome. Looks sooo good..
wow that "budget tank" lol is absolutely stunning!💓
Thank you 😁
I wasn't expecting all this from a 10g budget tank. It's almost like you know what you're doing lol
Sometimes I get lucky 😁
@@InappropriateReefer I forgot to say congrats on the wedding and almost being a father today
This tank is so nice, wish I could have a actual hobby like this.
And I did the aquaclears refugium but I used a diy 5w flood light with a uv and blue led chip set right on the filter and wrapped it in foil so the color reflects everywhere and it worked amazingly!!
Love these budget tank videos
video update was awesome.
I did the same thing you did and I'm just starting with my first tank! Its cycling now!
Great update n the budget tank.
kinda funny, i just bought a hang on filter for my 3G nano. it looks the exact same as yours with the modifications.
There even is a smal UV filter implemented in the tank!
Mannnnnn. The Budget tank is looking amazing!
Thanks man! ;-)
Great job! Definitely helps me build confidence to try this before dropping thousands on large system and killing it all.
I agree with you on the macro algae in nano tanks, I’ve tried it multiple times with many different lights and it’s goes really well for a week or two but then the growth just stops. Think it a small tank it just uses up everything it needs to thrive too quickly
I’ve copied the refuguim and I’m growing cheato like a boss no problems at all the light I use is a ak
Sorry it’s a acke from amazon
Glad to hear Macro is working well for you! I’ll have to check out this Acke light you mentioned 🤔
It doesn’t always have to be expensive to work. My wife has the same light on her 15 gallon tank,it does the job.
Absolutely agree!
I have the same lights,and they work really well on my 29g.
Glad to hear that it works well on a deeper tank too!
Cut the frag plugs with a bone cutter. I cut away the stem and all the excess disk. I’m then left with a small non uniform bud that I then superglue to rock work. That way you don’t ever notice the frag plug. I only do this when I can’t totally remove coral from plug
Solid tip, thank you! 👍
So no powerhead? Just filter? For movement? Awesome tank bro!!!! I also have a 10 gallon trying to make something nice out of it
Yes sir, just AquaClear 70 filter, no powerhead needed so far!
Why don;t you have waaaaaaaay more subs, you really deserve them! Great videos!
great video, I'm do amazed for how good the tank looks, I have a 10g that gas been running for 2 years and I'm going to try a lot of the tips because yours looks amazing compared to mine, and congrats on your wedding!!!!
try the coralife marine filter and protien skimmer 30g. it pulls dark gunk and it has a place the aquion 50watt heater goes in and its 30bucks cant bet for a budget tank
Anyone wondering, that aquaknight can handle sps. I had a 12g nanon I had filled with mostly acropora and other sps, this light grew them amazingly.
Excellent to hear this, thank you! Since you have a SPS tank, do you dose anything or just rely on water change?
@@InappropriateReefer it was just water changes at first. But then I started dosing acropower in small increments by hand to keep up with the growth I got. And no problem. Keep up the good vids!
Also a cheaper alternative to a ATO is to use a tight (nearly air tight) glass lid for the aquarium. The important thing with the lid is to have zero (if possible) gaps in the lid. I use plastic food wrap to cover any open gaps.
This makes me slightly nervous since it may restrict oxygen exchange, I will have to look into this, thank you for the suggestion!
I have that light with one t5 actinic and it shows magnificent results
Move the light over for the monti. It's out of its range. Especially since you have the anemones on the same side.
Love the video inspired me to start my own nano tank!!
Awesome, enjoy the journey!
Looking great! Use the same light. Also 6 tabs on the white channel. 😉 love the light .
When we get update on 150g? You said only 2 months?
PS, nice video length
There are some updates, but something big is happening in 2 weeks, so I am thinking maybe in 3 weeks? 🤔
@@InappropriateReefer sounds fine :)
MrMushroomish year 2020 update! Lessgooo 😅
Your SPS is probably in one of the most low light/PAR areas of the tank. I imagine it would do much better closer to the center.
i love the aqua knight a029
nice mini refug
was that sharkbait I saw? I really hope so I loved the little baby
Good video man 😆👍
I love your videos and your chanel 💖💖💖💖
I have a bigger tank but just started a 10 gallon reef see how it goes
Great little tank!! Love it
Thanks Brian!
No problem man I really enjoy everything you do,hopefully we can meet one day,I’ll be in reef a palooza Chicago maybe I’ll se you there.
Awesome video! Thank you!
Part 8 Clean up and maintenance of the filter. Thre isn't any filter floss or sponges. Do you only partial change the water and change the GFO?
No filter floss or sponge; I only use pad when there are a lot of things floating around (usually in the early stage); only water change every 2-3 weeks and drop in the GFO as needed.
@@InappropriateReefer Thanks man, keep on reefing.
Shout out to those andycap fries in the background at the end
You know what’s good 😂👍
Just got back from Reef A Palooza. Wish I could have seen you there. I guess you’re going tomorrow?
Love the new T shirt hope it will be available to buy 👍
Thanks for noticing!! ☺
Love the graphics, I have the old T which is also super cool 😁
If you use an ATO system, does it need to be heated to the temperature of the tank? Since you are only adding a little at a time, it seems like you could get away with not heating it. Great video! Thanks!
it always looks amazing
Rose tip is awesome
how big is this tank? Sorry if I missed it !! Looks sick
Nice little tank! I have a question about the light, i have a tank 60*40*40 does it good for this size or not enough? Thanks for your answer!
Great videos, would you mind disclose what brand of autop off are you using? (too lazy to scroll down).... Thanks :-)
Beautiful.
Awesome budget build! How are the yashi's doing?
Yasha doing excellent in the 45g, the female's top fin grew back!
@@InappropriateReefer excellent to hear. 😍
Would it be okay if I used tap water and added a dichlorine subsentence with a bacterial remedy? That way the water will be clean to use and with beneficial bacteria. Please let me know.
Is that moni cap attached to the back glass? How do you mount it?
Yes sir, it's mounted there using K&J Magnet (the coated ones); recently I started using Home Depot Ceramic magnet on the inside and K&J on the outside
@@InappropriateReefer Thanks! I recently got a free frag of it and quickly realized i didnt know how to mount it.
Love your vid . This make me set up my old cube . It 18inx18inx18in , I want nem and clown tank do you think the hepagero can handle the nem ?
Woah what container do you use to store the RODI water for the ATO?
It's a no-name one off of Amazon! Not the cheapest but it looks clean
I use a pair of tin snips to break up frag plugs if i cannot remove the frag safely. It makes the plug look more natural when glued onto the rock work. I have the same doser but have had issues with air bubbles forming in the line. What have you done to prevent or reduce that?
Good tip, thank you! I have not had air bubble in the line up to this point, I hear if you remove the head and reinstall it, sometimes that solves the issue?
@@InappropriateReefer thanks! I'll give it a try. It could also be because I'm only dosing 1ml at a time. If that doesnt fix it, I'll try removing one of the 2 check valves
does that light have a timer? Or can it be set up to go on a timer
I'm setting this up pretty closely. One difference is that mine will not be a peninsula style setup. Do you think I can hang the Aquaclear 70 on the long side and still get adequate water movement? If so I plan to just black out that portion of the "back" of the tank. Also, do you have pods in the refugium? Thanks so much!
So your Smart ATO sits inside the Aquaclear? The evap changes the water level inside the filter?
Would have thought that would stay fairly constant and the tank would have the most level change?
Genius using the magnetic overflow!
I’ve bought a frag rack and magnet cleaner off OBD.
I’ve a Fluval Edge sitting here that I’m keen to set up as a nano reef but where to fit the ATO is the main challenge as the water level in the tank is in that little airlock - but if I can fit an micro ATO into the Fluval HOB...
Love your work as usual man, keep it up!
It Sits in the tank. Under the filter
Sorry for the confusion, I should have explained it better! The water level fluctuates in the display tank, not the filter, sorry about that! The Smart ATO sensor sits inside the tank, underneath where the AquaClear hangs onto the side of the tank; there is this nice little spot that fits the sensor perfectly!
Inappropriate Reefer - ah yep, thought the water level shouldn’t change in the filter, all good. Thanks for clarifying! 🤙
I was wondering what the auto topoff equipment you mentioned in the video was?
Anyone know where I can get that overflow box??
Ever figure it out?
Where did you get that dosing acrylic box ?
Nice video enjoyed watching :)
i just started a vlog channel inspired by this reef tank!
I'm following!
Hey i have a 60g tank that i want to get it to a reed tank, on a budget tho, what would you suggest to do for equipment to keep some simple soft corals and some fish.
I’d just use some plastic door shims for the light mount
Works!
I hope he sees this, what media spheres did you use? And where did you get them?
Hi, did you ever find out what happened to your first clown fish that disappeared in the previous video? I don’t know the actual sequence of how you filmed things, so maybe this is him and he reappeared or maybe this is a replacement? Anyway I am sure this question may have been answered in the comments but if so, I missed it, so please post an answer. This was a really nice series btw and I enjoyed it. Thanks for making it!
Yes sir it disappeared but after the second clownfish quickly also disappeared, I found it in the trunk of a Bali mini max anemone... so I assume the first one got eaten by the nem as well 😭
Do U do a water change weekly or monthly ,,
I aim for every two weeks but it almost always end up being every 3-4 weeks 😅
Would you just go ahead and get an all in one tank since the cost would about the same?
I would for the simple fact that an AIO would look cleaner and could be rimless. But I think AIO with light would cost a bit more?
How often do you do water changes?
I aim for every other week but it usually ends up being every 3-4 weeks
Inappropriate Reefer haha nice man.
Awesome video! Been following and watching your vids, you got me inspired to start my first saltwater mission! Also how is the noise of the aquaclear?
R u going to reefopolooza ny this year?
What do you use to mount frags to the glass?
I use K&J Magnet on the outside and the Home Depot cermaic magnet on the inside
@@InappropriateReefer the ceramic magnets dont cuase any issues, will have to give it a try
What's your calcium and alkalinity at? I'm thinking about doing a similar set up
No skimmer? What is the food for your reef?
Thank you
Think I can put an anemone in a 20 gal with this light? If I put 2 would that make it work?
I think the refuge light shouldve worked better if it was closer to the lid and the chaeto’s could get more light.
How do you have your ato mounted in this system?
Good video but not a fan on the music (especially the song with someone talking in background it's very distracting) I would reccomend running music at lower level and make your voice the primary audio. Glad I found your channel!
Hi,
How long do you run the lights?
Thanks
It goes from 6pm-12am
What is your light schedule?
I’m looking for a nice refugium light for my aquaclear mod just like in this video, anyone have any preferences for lights that worked??? I have high nitrates a lot of the time in my 20 gallon tank. I don’t want to buy a skimmer so I want to try the refugium idea. Thanks!
I would like a saltwater tank but it looks so confusing and like a lot of work
It’s really not bad at all if you keep it simple and go slow; check out the beginning videos of this series
If you Push it 6 times doesn't that mean you're running it at 40 percent whites as every click dims the light? Starts at 100 and every click goes down 10 percent
Joel, you are absolutely correct, thank you for this!
What’s that coral the looks like a plant..is that gorgonian
You got it, Grube's Gorgonian
But, how much did it really cost?
My little maxima sucks up enough calcium that I have to dose 1.5x the recommended amount of seachem calcium part1 to like 10% of the part-2 for alk daily just to stay at 380+ lol...
Those clams really suck up the Ca when they get going don't they??
@@InappropriateReefer
It's tiny too, can't be bigger than 4 inches...
Love the vids but just with ato an doseing pump is over 146 just with them
By the way I bought one of your reefsquad tees.
Awesome, thank you for your support! 🙏
Why don't you have a lid on the tank
That is a 非常好看 tank
LOL thank you!
Does the $146 include all those fancy chemicals and other additives? Or is that just the initial cost and then your going broke... lol