Great vid Mr @reefdork. We absolutely love this size nano. I really wanted to create something great for any level reef aquarist but more importantly I wanted it to have the key foundational features that would allow a pro aquarist to maintain the stability necessary to grow out a killer SPS system. I like the idea of omitting the skimmer for the roller to. Will be keen to see how that performs for you. Again great work.
This is simple but not as simple as possible^^ . Making a deep sand bed, a heater, a light and a flow maker is more simple, no external filtration^^ but you made a nice setup I agree :)
I’m my honest opinion I started with a 5 gallon tank a light a wave maker a salinity tester and a couple jugs to mix water in and I would recommend it to anyone if they follow my steps I can get you set up for less than 400$ which would include some live rock and sand maybe even your first coral
Excellent video Dork! Is Ultra Marine magazine sponsoring you by any chance? If not, they should be. I genuinely believe you deserve free stuff given how much work you put into the channel.
Looking forward to seeing the progress on the streams. You’re making me feel better for having 2 tanks as I only ever wanted one but I have too much coral. The second was supposed to be a place to sell frags but stuff that I’m keeping it all 😂😂
Why move away from the Evo? Will you keep the Evo up and running? Lots of us have an Evo (me) and I like seeing the Evo content. Live the channel keep it up!
I would like to keep it but I won't have the time and I want to move all the rock and corals over to this tank. Would have been cool to keep it but this is such a nice tank that it was too good to refuse. I'll make one last video on it soon
Love your videos, Alex! How is this going with no skimmer? I just bought one of these second hand in awesome condition and it looks so good! I'm tempted to go down the same route as I'd also like it to be silent. I already have a Red Sea Reefmat 500.... hopefully it fits! I might even skip wavemakers to start with and just use the return pump for flow, snice I am only having hardy soft corals.
@@ReefDork I also thought it would be too tall but I had a quick play last night and it does seem to fit! It takes up pretty much all the space in the main section of the sump though so it might be too bad if I want to add a skimmer later on, so I am glad to hear that it is working well for you.
Hey ReefDork, looks like a fantastic set up! So much so I'm looking at copying bits of it. Just wondering, where did you get your Power heads? Thanks 🙏
Great vid Mr @reefdork. We absolutely love this size nano. I really wanted to create something great for any level reef aquarist but more importantly I wanted it to have the key foundational features that would allow a pro aquarist to maintain the stability necessary to grow out a killer SPS system. I like the idea of omitting the skimmer for the roller to. Will be keen to see how that performs for you. Again great work.
Thanks buddy, lovely tank 🙂
I have the same light. Hope you do a par reading
Lovely looking tank nice to see the clarisea fits!
Love to see a pimped up mini reef build as a lower budget option.
Great content as always 👏
The cat is the best part of the video. 2:28
😂 Good spot!
found a nicrew reef light for soft and spa for under £28 nicrew classic led marine
Looking forward to following this build. I’m patiently waiting for the 600f once the new distributor gets a shipment into the UK
I'm looking forward to your comparison between the filter rollers. I need something small as it will be sharing the same section as the skimmer
This is simple but not as simple as possible^^ . Making a deep sand bed, a heater, a light and a flow maker is more simple, no external filtration^^ but you made a nice setup I agree :)
Good luck with this tank Alex, also. Wow. Thats alot of flow for a 34 gal, I've been only running a reefwave 25 for my 120 gal tank.
I’m my honest opinion I started with a 5 gallon tank a light a wave maker a salinity tester and a couple jugs to mix water in and I would recommend it to anyone if they follow my steps I can get you set up for less than 400$ which would include some live rock and sand maybe even your first coral
Really enjoy new tank builds 👍🍻🇺🇸
Skimmer free sounds nice, but skimmers also aerate the water. Curious to see if there are any negative effects without.
Excellent video Dork! Is Ultra Marine magazine sponsoring you by any chance? If not, they should be. I genuinely believe you deserve free stuff given how much work you put into the channel.
Thanks. And nope, I just have a subscription.
Looking forward to seeing the progress on the streams. You’re making me feel better for having 2 tanks as I only ever wanted one but I have too much coral. The second was supposed to be a place to sell frags but stuff that I’m keeping it all 😂😂
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Go reef dork ! Go reef dork
Why move away from the Evo? Will you keep the Evo up and running? Lots of us have an Evo (me) and I like seeing the Evo content. Live the channel keep it up!
I would like to keep it but I won't have the time and I want to move all the rock and corals over to this tank. Would have been cool to keep it but this is such a nice tank that it was too good to refuse. I'll make one last video on it soon
Sweet tank!
Book has it at 2:1 that he will change the lights 2.5 times within 13 months.
I'll take that bet 😎
Very nice tank 👌🏻🔥✌🏻
Loved the setup video and looking forward to an update! What model Clarisea is that - 3000 or 5000?
It's the 3000 - it fits, but it's a really tight squeeze!
@@ReefDork how did you get it to fit did you cut the sock out
@@darthcon34 yeah, I removed the filter sock section with the Red Sea baffle removal kit. It was a bit awkward but easy enough with a bit of patience.
Love your videos, Alex! How is this going with no skimmer? I just bought one of these second hand in awesome condition and it looks so good! I'm tempted to go down the same route as I'd also like it to be silent. I already have a Red Sea Reefmat 500.... hopefully it fits!
I might even skip wavemakers to start with and just use the return pump for flow, snice I am only having hardy soft corals.
The ReefMat 500 almost certainly won't fit I'd say - it'll be too tall. But no skimmer is working great for me 🙂
@@ReefDork I also thought it would be too tall but I had a quick play last night and it does seem to fit! It takes up pretty much all the space in the main section of the sump though so it might be too bad if I want to add a skimmer later on, so I am glad to hear that it is working well for you.
First Radion you've had isnt it ??? Interested to hear what you think
Had a G4 xr15 a few years ago that I didn't really like! But this seems to be a significant upgrade! We'll see...
Can you do cost as well please as I’m looking to get back into the hobby and it’s been a while
Any recommendations for a sub 5 gallon coral tank set up for my daughter to conduct coral bleaching experiments?
😅 I've never looked into tanks that small I'm afraid
@@ReefDork appreciate your response and the information on your channel to start my daughters Reef hobby/science project ;)
What do you think with this kind of front flow vs Fluval 13.5 side flow pattern?
It's much better having 2 powerheads opposite each other - reduces dead spots
Hey ReefDork, looks like a fantastic set up! So much so I'm looking at copying bits of it. Just wondering, where did you get your Power heads? Thanks 🙏
Fastlight.co.uk
Is a filter roller a good alternative for a noisy skimmer?
A quiet skimmer is a better swap but you can run a tank with a roller instead of a skimmer
Great video! Love the new Aquascape! Where do you sale your corals too?
Ultimatereef.net
@@ReefDork thank you!!
How come you went with the clarisea instead of the red sea? You seem like a big fan of the red sea in the previous videos
It's too big for this sump - the Clarisea only just fits. The Clarisea was given to me, otherwise I'd have gone for the Reef Factory one...
AMAZING VIDEO. I am planning on starting my first saltwater tank. What would be a good budget option for lighting?
Depends on the size of the tank and what you mean by budget but the AI Prime is my favourite of the cheaper lights.
What Was it he was dosing for his corals 🪸 🤔
Kalkwasser
Will you show off the Cade stand and describe it? I've heard that they are not made of water absorbing particle board.
Yep, I'll do a full review when I've had it a bit longer. Cabinet is aluminum and absolutely solid!
@@ReefDork awesome! Thank you.
Wow such simple filtration for a 32 gallon aquarium 😭
Hey wait a second! Isn't that where the Evo 13.5 goes! Murderer!
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Any updates on this?
Update to follow soon, probably on the Reef Dork Xtra channel...
That's a big nano😅..but looking good 👍
Fluval evo great tank but no 1 in history has ever kept it 8 months without upgrading 😢
You sound like a different person compared to the live streams
I think the equipment for this nano is expensive.