Does the purple up really work ? Ive had my tank running 8 months no caroline algae whatsoever. I have purple rocks though just to make it look better from the start.
Purple rocks are always a go too, they still give off that coraline algae look to the rocks. It does work once you get past the ugly stage of the cycling process which includes the brown diatom then green algae faze, after that coraline algae starts to grow then you use purple up. I just put mine in early to help speed the process because the rocks I used already had beneficial bacteria on them before I put them into this new tank.
My cousin has been asking me to help her set up a 20L or 40B and I think we're going to do something similar to this. Softies and just a few fish and inverts. One thing I would suggest for people that want to go this route is that AquaClear filters are very customizable and versatile. There's enough space in a AC70-110 to run filter floss for mechanical filtration, chaeto for natural nutrient reduction as well as bio media and or a small heater. Also they sell 3D printed surface skimmer attachments for the AquaClear that makes it run like a overflow which takes care of all your surface scum.
I have a simple pico reef 5.8 Waterbox AC50 with rings and chemipure blue Kessil a80 blue Xenia, GSP, Leathers, favia, mushrooms and a Duncan Darwin clown A few inverts Super easy and low maintenance, I haven’t done a WC in months I dose with reef plus and add phylogreens. That’s it. It’s probably my easiest tank
I get what you’re trying to do here but a lot of corners were cut. I’ve found through trial an error it’s better to do it right from the get go by researching and investing in the proper equipment and taking your time. It can save you a lot of money and heartache in the long run. You should never be in a hurry when setting up a tank. Properly cycling the tank can take weeks or even months. In the end to each there own.
This is for people who are interested in test running the saltwater hobby to see if you like it or not. With that being said, a trial run you should never buy expensive equipment right away. See if you like it first and if it’s the hobby for you then go and buy expensive stuff. You don’t need to go out and spend thousands on something you don’t know if you’ll like or not. I also always cycle my tanks. It’s been running for months and I’ve had no issues with the equipment in this video.
My friend buy ur self Seachem stability this ur biological booster. And seachem Prime this ur water conditioner. This 2 together awesome power house . Plus if any questions this company will be glad to help
This isn’t the best video for people trying to start a reef tank. That rock was not live, it was dry, no bacteria on it. Same with the ceramic rings. They were not wet, bacteria will die even if it was wet during shipping/transport. You should never put rock on sand. You should always do your rock scape first and then put the sand in. This will prevent rocks falling because of sand movement. Purple up is unnecessary, coraline will come over time. Going to a canister filter is a nitrate factory unless you just pack it with live rock, you’re way better off with a sump. A HOB filter with the carts in it is a waste of time unless you’re just looking for more flow. Bacteria in a bottle is ok, but really unnecessary, you can just feed the tank and kick off the cycle that way. If you want to use bacteria use dr Tim’s. If you want to start a tank on the cheap…buy a tank, some live rock, a heater and a power head. Get everything going and you’ll want an auto top off pretty quickly which isn’t bad for most tanks. Make sure to do your research and ask as many questions as you can.
This is for people wanting a saltwater tank first. Not a reef tank. The ceramic rings were wet and had bacteria on them. My rocks have never fallen over for the 4 months I’ve had the tank up from sand. The rocks now are definitely live rocks and have coraline growing on them as well speak. It’s actually a perfect starter saltwater tank. This is meant for people to try saltwater out. Not jump right into corals and reef tanks. I plan on making this a reef tank now that it is matured however.
In this hobby u make do with what u can get. Seems to me ur on point. Enjoy
Yes! I got mine super cheap and not the brand name lights and filters etc. some people make reefing complicated.
Hi bro, could you give me the link to the lamp you bought for your aquarium?
a.co/d/005FkNXu there you go my friend!
Does the purple up really work ? Ive had my tank running 8 months no caroline algae whatsoever. I have purple rocks though just to make it look better from the start.
Purple rocks are always a go too, they still give off that coraline algae look to the rocks. It does work once you get past the ugly stage of the cycling process which includes the brown diatom then green algae faze, after that coraline algae starts to grow then you use purple up. I just put mine in early to help speed the process because the rocks I used already had beneficial bacteria on them before I put them into this new tank.
My cousin has been asking me to help her set up a 20L or 40B and I think we're going to do something similar to this. Softies and just a few fish and inverts. One thing I would suggest for people that want to go this route is that AquaClear filters are very customizable and versatile. There's enough space in a AC70-110 to run filter floss for mechanical filtration, chaeto for natural nutrient reduction as well as bio media and or a small heater. Also they sell 3D printed surface skimmer attachments for the AquaClear that makes it run like a overflow which takes care of all your surface scum.
I have a simple pico reef
5.8 Waterbox
AC50 with rings and chemipure blue
Kessil a80 blue
Xenia, GSP, Leathers, favia, mushrooms and a Duncan
Darwin clown
A few inverts
Super easy and low maintenance, I haven’t done a WC in months
I dose with reef plus and add phylogreens. That’s it. It’s probably my easiest tank
Secheam tidal filters are pretty good
I get what you’re trying to do here but a lot of corners were cut. I’ve found through trial an error it’s better to do it right from the get go by researching and investing in the proper equipment and taking your time. It can save you a lot of money and heartache in the long run. You should never be in a hurry when setting up a tank. Properly cycling the tank can take weeks or even months. In the end to each there own.
This is for people who are interested in test running the saltwater hobby to see if you like it or not. With that being said, a trial run you should never buy expensive equipment right away. See if you like it first and if it’s the hobby for you then go and buy expensive stuff. You don’t need to go out and spend thousands on something you don’t know if you’ll like or not. I also always cycle my tanks. It’s been running for months and I’ve had no issues with the equipment in this video.
My friend buy ur self Seachem stability this ur biological booster. And seachem Prime this ur water conditioner. This 2 together awesome power house
. Plus if any questions this company will be glad to help
This isn’t the best video for people trying to start a reef tank.
That rock was not live, it was dry, no bacteria on it. Same with the ceramic rings. They were not wet, bacteria will die even if it was wet during shipping/transport.
You should never put rock on sand. You should always do your rock scape first and then put the sand in. This will prevent rocks falling because of sand movement.
Purple up is unnecessary, coraline will come over time.
Going to a canister filter is a nitrate factory unless you just pack it with live rock, you’re way better off with a sump.
A HOB filter with the carts in it is a waste of time unless you’re just looking for more flow.
Bacteria in a bottle is ok, but really unnecessary, you can just feed the tank and kick off the cycle that way. If you want to use bacteria use dr Tim’s.
If you want to start a tank on the cheap…buy a tank, some live rock, a heater and a power head. Get everything going and you’ll want an auto top off pretty quickly which isn’t bad for most tanks. Make sure to do your research and ask as many questions as you can.
This is for people wanting a saltwater tank first. Not a reef tank. The ceramic rings were wet and had bacteria on them. My rocks have never fallen over for the 4 months I’ve had the tank up from sand. The rocks now are definitely live rocks and have coraline growing on them as well speak. It’s actually a perfect starter saltwater tank. This is meant for people to try saltwater out. Not jump right into corals and reef tanks. I plan on making this a reef tank now that it is matured however.