You can stay with no skimmer if thats your poison. Just use an ATS and some Macro Algae in the sump lit by a powerful LED light like the Kessil 380. In 20 years of reefing I have never used a skimmer.
Aquariums With Ty Yes they do the same thing, consume Nitrates, Phosphates and such. The green ones are the variety mostly used because they have a faster growth rate than the red/brown variety. I have Ulva in my Algae turf scrubber and a mixture of Chaeto/Ulva in my sump. My display tank has six or seven variety of the Red algae and some slow growing greens
im confused....i thought the point of the videos was to say you can have a no skimmer or water change and still have a great looking tank. I think everyone knows you can have a tank with no water changes or skimmer and it looks like crap.
Do you still have ur red sea tank? I´m worried about the cabinet side panel bending, the design doesn´t seem to be able to fully support the longest side
There is no point of having a skimmer on a 20 gal. aquarium and most nano tanks for that matter. The skimmers made for those tanks are mediocre at best and you are generally having to do smaller more frequent water changes anyway on nano tanks, taking away any point to having one. Doing 10-15% weekly water changes on a nano is easy as you are talking about a few gallons of water.
I like how the GSP is covered over the branch. I would consider eradicating it from those other spots though. I had some GSP that started appearing elsewhere and it almost took over the tank.
Good advice. I'll keep it in one place and nuke the rest. It is actually a rare morph of branching GSP. It just grows upward all by itself and is not covering any branches.
Did without skimmer for yrs however you do need to do a small water change every now and than. Tank still looks nice red sea skimmer is something I wanted till I seen the new maxspect duo skimmer and that is a beast so maybe you should hold off till you research it or are you going red sea all the way?
I’ve found that if you don’t have time to really put into your tank, it’s just a matter of time before you tare it down. Reef tanks are one of those things you need to put TLC into them, or else they just become a expense.
Believe it or not but when I don't do water changes, my tank tends to thrive. I haven't done a water change in 6 months and my 90G reef is basically self sustaining. (Whenever I do water changes, something goes wrong lol)
I think it depends on how much you feed and the size of your water changes. They are optional but seeking the funk that my new skimmer just pulled out has convinced me to keep it on.
Great update! Suggestion, I bought a long tong off of amazon and I used it quite often to pick things up in the tank without dipping my hands in the tank. As for corals suggestion, not sure if you are a fan of cyphastrea, favias, chalices...I love these corals that helps encrust and covers the shape of the rock work. For example, whatever my rock shape is, I just love how the cyphastreas and favias, covers and adopts the shape of the rocks. Great tank you have buddy and already looking forward to the next video.
Question for you my man! Would I be able to keep a small shark (bamboo or epaulette) in a 180 red sea reefer? Ive heard that they require a whole lot of filtration and skimmer are absolutely necessary and they can raise your electric bill A LOT. But you seem to have a shark plus more in that tank with no skimmer and water changes like the savage that you are. Any tips/advice?
180 gallon in the display is the minimum for an epaulette. I picked epaulettes because they have swim a little less than bamboos and have nice coloration. My tank is undersized so I will need to up in 2 years probably. Ideally you would want a little more at full size but they really are not all that active. Here is the deal, most people get one shark and then want another, or decide they should stock the tank with other high bioload fish (eels, rays, large triggers, harlequin tusks, and groupers). Avoid that urge at all cost. Pick one high bioload fish (mr. shark) and stick with medium reef fish for the rest and you should do ok. You will need a skimmer eventually. Thanks for your interest! Follow along and we shall se how he does as he grows!
Puff Daddy Reef just subbed! One more question. I literally just want one shark. That will be the only inhabitant of my tank. Lets say I spend $5000 on the tank and all that and then $500 on the shark itself, will the maintenance really be just as costly? Ive heard stories that peoples electric bills double and triple, along with the water bill. A couple hundred+ on maintenance a month is expected but did you notice your bills jack up since you set that all up or not a huge difference?
Great stuff. I like that you kept it real. Life happens and yes, sometimes our tanks take the hit. I had the same experience. My bioload is heavy as I have lots of large tangs on my 750xxl. My small eshopps skimmer just wasn't cutting it. So I just upgraded to the Red Sea 900 skimmer as well. In just 3 days I've noticed my Cyano slowly disappearing. On a side note my wife doesnt run a skimmer on her 20 gallon red sea nano. Only 2 clowns in that and it looks great. Just 5 gallon water changes every 2 weeks.
Thanks for the support! I am glad you like the skimmer. I am pretty happy with it so far (review next week). The nice thing about nano tanks is water changes are so easy. Contrary to popular belief, bigger isn't always easier. But it is a lot of fun to have a big tank to load up with dream fish!
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When using nitrifying bacteria and photosynthesis bacteria How long I should wait to change water ?
Hey how do you add salt if you don’t do water changes? Like if salinity drops what do you do?
You can stay with no skimmer if thats your poison. Just use an ATS and some Macro Algae in the sump lit by a powerful LED light like the Kessil 380. In 20 years of reefing I have never used a skimmer.
ReefEden I’m mostly freshwater and in freshwater algae and plants eat nitrate I’m assuming saltwater species of algae do the same thing?
Aquariums With Ty Yes they do the same thing, consume Nitrates, Phosphates and such.
The green ones are the variety mostly used because they have a faster growth rate than the red/brown variety.
I have Ulva in my Algae turf scrubber and a mixture of Chaeto/Ulva in my sump.
My display tank has six or seven variety of the Red algae and some slow growing greens
What is ATS?
@@tomg5405 Algae Turf Scrubber.
If you have enough macroalges you don't need a filter or skimmer.
You essentially have something you shouldn't change.
im confused....i thought the point of the videos was to say you can have a no skimmer or water change and still have a great looking tank. I think everyone knows you can have a tank with no water changes or skimmer and it looks like crap.
Do you still have ur red sea tank? I´m worried about the cabinet side panel bending, the design doesn´t seem to be able to fully support the longest side
I will have to say tank looks amazing for not having the skimmer running and I'm loving that shark you giving me some ideas 🤔
Thanks. Just be careful with those shark ideas. Once it got in my head I couldn't get it out. Now I know I have a bigger tank on the horizon lol.
Nothing wrong with your system just a tidy up
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If u run tank for a year and skimer off dont worried just dont to much give nutrision and add carbon dose
There is no point of having a skimmer on a 20 gal. aquarium and most nano tanks for that matter. The skimmers made for those tanks are mediocre at best and you are generally having to do smaller more frequent water changes anyway on nano tanks, taking away any point to having one. Doing 10-15% weekly water changes on a nano is easy as you are talking about a few gallons of water.
What kind of lights is it ? Thank you
Why is the glass so clean
How’s the shark ?
I run no skimmer, no water changes for years... heavy feed. It works great. Refugiums are awesome.
I wish I had some of those corals and frags for my tank
That system looks awesome . From the lazy reefers. Thank you for an awesome video & great information.
Looks great, for normal working life.
Just found you through TH-cam recommendations... subscribed.
AquariumSchmo Thanks! Just subbed to you. Good luck building your channel!
why the tuxedo jacket?
That’s not a tuxedo though
I like how the GSP is covered over the branch. I would consider eradicating it from those other spots though. I had some GSP that started appearing elsewhere and it almost took over the tank.
Good advice. I'll keep it in one place and nuke the rest. It is actually a rare morph of branching GSP. It just grows upward all by itself and is not covering any branches.
Not often I run across a video where the TH-camr admits to being a "bad reefer" 👌
Life gets busy. I get lazy. I just hope you all can learn from my mistakes! Just gotta enjoy the hobby, that is what we are all here for.
Looks great and natural. Nothing wrong with that tank!
I love that you have a shark. He's super cute! I really enjoyed this video. Full of personality.
Thank you! I love the shark. He is not very active but is such a cool member of the tank.
Subscribed. Saw you post on BRS!
Thanks!!!
Those doors are driving my OCD insane!
I think a hinge is broken on the left one...
The tank looks great, awesome fish selection and they look healthy, I'm. jealous
Did without skimmer for yrs however you do need to do a small water change every now and than. Tank still looks nice red sea skimmer is something I wanted till I seen the new maxspect duo skimmer and that is a beast so maybe you should hold off till you research it or are you going red sea all the way?
Doesn't look bad, even with no skimmer. I'd be happy with that growth when I add my first coral once I .ove in a few weeks. Nice tank!
Dont you have a tiktok?
Gunnykido7 👍
I’ve found that if you don’t have time to really put into your tank, it’s just a matter of time before you tare it down. Reef tanks are one of those things you need to put TLC into them, or else they just become a expense.
Looks beautiful brother 👌
looks stunning brother
Still looks pretty good with no maint! Awesome.
Believe it or not but when I don't do water changes, my tank tends to thrive. I haven't done a water change in 6 months and my 90G reef is basically self sustaining. (Whenever I do water changes, something goes wrong lol)
QuarterBach you could possibly be doing water changes wrong? Salinity, temp, AlK could all be off and cause issues. Just a thought.
was wondering where your videos were!
Softies is why u can get away with this
Does this mean that once you get by 12-18 months you don’t need skimmers? Maybe we only need to rent them for a year or two?
I think it depends on how much you feed and the size of your water changes. They are optional but seeking the funk that my new skimmer just pulled out has convinced me to keep it on.
Great update! Suggestion, I bought a long tong off of amazon and I used it quite often to pick things up in the tank without dipping my hands in the tank. As for corals suggestion, not sure if you are a fan of cyphastrea, favias, chalices...I love these corals that helps encrust and covers the shape of the rock work. For example, whatever my rock shape is, I just love how the cyphastreas and favias, covers and adopts the shape of the rocks. Great tank you have buddy and already looking forward to the next video.
Those are all really good ideas for corals! I'll have to pick some up.
Top! 😁
nice tank👍
Thanks 👍
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Question for you my man! Would I be able to keep a small shark (bamboo or epaulette) in a 180 red sea reefer? Ive heard that they require a whole lot of filtration and skimmer are absolutely necessary and they can raise your electric bill A LOT. But you seem to have a shark plus more in that tank with no skimmer and water changes like the savage that you are. Any tips/advice?
*180 gallon red sea
180 gallon in the display is the minimum for an epaulette. I picked epaulettes because they have swim a little less than bamboos and have nice coloration. My tank is undersized so I will need to up in 2 years probably. Ideally you would want a little more at full size but they really are not all that active. Here is the deal, most people get one shark and then want another, or decide they should stock the tank with other high bioload fish (eels, rays, large triggers, harlequin tusks, and groupers). Avoid that urge at all cost. Pick one high bioload fish (mr. shark) and stick with medium reef fish for the rest and you should do ok. You will need a skimmer eventually. Thanks for your interest! Follow along and we shall se how he does as he grows!
Puff Daddy Reef just subbed! One more question. I literally just want one shark. That will be the only inhabitant of my tank. Lets say I spend $5000 on the tank and all that and then $500 on the shark itself, will the maintenance really be just as costly? Ive heard stories that peoples electric bills double and triple, along with the water bill. A couple hundred+ on maintenance a month is expected but did you notice your bills jack up since you set that all up or not a huge difference?
Great stuff. I like that you kept it real. Life happens and yes, sometimes our tanks take the hit. I had the same experience. My bioload is heavy as I have lots of large tangs on my 750xxl. My small eshopps skimmer just wasn't cutting it. So I just upgraded to the Red Sea 900 skimmer as well. In just 3 days I've noticed my Cyano slowly disappearing. On a side note my wife doesnt run a skimmer on her 20 gallon red sea nano. Only 2 clowns in that and it looks great. Just 5 gallon water changes every 2 weeks.
Thanks for the support! I am glad you like the skimmer. I am pretty happy with it so far (review next week). The nice thing about nano tanks is water changes are so easy. Contrary to popular belief, bigger isn't always easier. But it is a lot of fun to have a big tank to load up with dream fish!
@@PuffDaddyReef yup. 5 gallons is nothing Haha. Btw forgot to leave my Instagram name. @big_daddy_K_719.
Ehh I've never had to use a skimmer. Overrated. Do a water change