Everything YOU Need To Start Your First REEF Aquarium and More

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  • Today, we visit Nima at Sea King Aquarium AKA Seattle Corals in Bellevue, Washington. Our videographer is getting his first saltwater tank and we are going to walk him through the process and get him setup with everything he needs to keep Coral. Enjoy this little mini series for beginners, we know he will.
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    12005 NE 12th St # 29, Bellevue, WA 98005
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  • @jimmygimbal
    @jimmygimbal 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    This was so fun and it’s been a blast going to Nima’s store these past few weeks. The saltwater game is so freaking sweet. So, glad I started one. Thank you Nima & Fritz!

    • @BahamaLlamaCoral
      @BahamaLlamaCoral 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome to the addiction my friend! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

    • @Dylamos
      @Dylamos 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      congrats jimmy! I just started the salt hobby recently as well. Cycling the tank still, but all sorts of idea's for it already.

    • @lisadimercurio9473
      @lisadimercurio9473 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love how excited you are for getting into a reef aquarium hobby.

  • @DannysAquariums
    @DannysAquariums 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I agree, Fiji Pink is the way to go! I use 0.5-1.2mm sand for all my tanks. GREAT tank Jimmy! Good luck 🙌

    • @fritzaquaticsvideo
      @fritzaquaticsvideo  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow, you’re a superstar! Can I get your autograph? - Jimmy

  • @allanochoa4826
    @allanochoa4826 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    As noob, appreciate how you guys explained what every tool is. Many videos just briefly go throught it or don’t even go through it at all. It is intimidating. The first component to anything, is understanding why we need it

  • @patrickzdunek168
    @patrickzdunek168 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    as someone who is trying to get back into the hobby. This was a great video for it. I can’t wait to see future episodes! Love you fritz

  • @aqualabcreations
    @aqualabcreations 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So many awesome coral in this video ❤️

  • @simonbuys
    @simonbuys 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    These video's are really great, can't believe the Fritz channel doesn't have more subscribers. Congrats on your new tank Jimmy!

    • @fritzaquaticsvideo
      @fritzaquaticsvideo  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you Simon. We’re just glad you’re here with us. :) Thanks for leaving us a comment and being supportive. - Jimmy

  • @BackYardProspecting
    @BackYardProspecting 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Ahh!! Nimas is my fav shop! hes got such great coral and livestock! best shop in Seattle area!!

  • @andytchir8601
    @andytchir8601 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +90

    What you need to start your first reef aquarium: $2,000 cash

    • @rajgill7576
      @rajgill7576 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      I set mine up for $60 today. $18 2 gal brand new reef tank pump and lamp off eBay( this was what made this possible). $18 live sand, $15 bacteria. $8 for 4 gallons of precycled seawater from the shop. $59 total
      Letting it cycle as it's all cloudy right now. Setup is small enough that the fluorescent light will get me up to temp in a day or 2. Gonna go get 3 or r soft corals when the water clears. Dope ass marine setup from scratch under $100. Soft coral frags are $10 a pop at my local shop.
      I'm no expert, it's my first time doing marine and I could fail real bad, but it can be done cheap... ish xD. Oh yea another $20 for a 5w tank heater and salinity meter

    • @aquamedic8857
      @aquamedic8857 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How many gallons?

    • @knox7945
      @knox7945 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I got mine custom made for $3000 150 gallon. That's just a start though.

    • @sharkman6587
      @sharkman6587 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@rajgill7576what fish are you putting a 2 gallon aquarium?

    • @datvan_man3645
      @datvan_man3645 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sharkman6587coral.

  • @queencityreefs
    @queencityreefs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not only was that super cool of Fritz to get him app the cool gear to get him started but yall supported an LFS in doing so. Bravo! 🔥👌

  • @simonpidgeon9914
    @simonpidgeon9914 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really interesting you say that your frozen food is better in terms of nutrients to the tank than the dried. I’ve always been told that if you can get them on to dried, it’s packed with goodness and much better for the tank as a whole, with all the frozen ‘juice’ which melts and gets dispersed into the water system, rising your phosphates etc.

  • @SnipeEasyC2015
    @SnipeEasyC2015 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He is totally right. You could totally buy the tank stand and return pump. Next buy your rock and sand. Once you have that bought. Drop a piece of shrimp in the tank to start the cycle. It buys you a month to 2 months to get the rest of the equipment before the cycle is even done.

  • @RogueAquariums
    @RogueAquariums 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice tour of Nima’s store. I’ve been there a couple times and he has a nice variety of corals & dry goods. I’ve seen Jimmy on several videos with Aquarium co-op which he did a great job and I’m happy to see him switch over to the salt water side. Glad you gave Jimmy some good advice Shawn.

  • @wabiscape
    @wabiscape 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Always go with the Fiji pink although my current tank is a mix of Fiji and reef

    • @fritzaquaticsvideo
      @fritzaquaticsvideo  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s awesome. I’m glad he suggested it! - Jimmy

  • @mindylolo
    @mindylolo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great Video! Hopefully you guys are going to a video get him Jimmy's tank set up???? That would be awesome.

  • @hertskoi
    @hertskoi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video to watch as a new marine keeper in the uk im always looking for new videos to research before i dive into it

  • @nabokovfan87
    @nabokovfan87 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You guys should do a "watch along" video to Chasing Coral. It's such an inspiration for someone to want to start a SW tank.

  • @tonybotting9548
    @tonybotting9548 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Please tell me you are doing the follow up video for this showing the setup start to finish ?

    • @fritzaquaticsvideo
      @fritzaquaticsvideo  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Of course! should be out in 2 weeks. ;) - Jimmy

  • @kkmeilicke
    @kkmeilicke 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes! I was hoping to see a video about Jimmy's new aquarium. And now I really want to visit Nima's store. Looking forward to an update on how the tank is turning out. The big question is...who was behind the camera??😂

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin8831 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations jimmy im so jealous ive always wanted a saltwater tank but just cant make myself do it.

    • @reefrookies
      @reefrookies 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gaining the knowledge first will help you alot towards being successful with your first tank! Join some groups and just read the feeds. You'll get there, then just jump in!

  • @teamstevensonGenEric
    @teamstevensonGenEric 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This would be a dream come true!

  • @Burritosarebetterthantacos
    @Burritosarebetterthantacos หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im going to buy exactly what you did for simplicity, kind of wish a buildlist was in the bio👍

  • @frannypannyatpawsnpaints
    @frannypannyatpawsnpaints 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We'll be in to get our first fish next weekend!

    • @fritzaquaticsvideo
      @fritzaquaticsvideo  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey! Mention to Nima you saw the video! I’ll be back there to pick up some salt this week. - Jimmy

  • @ant4007
    @ant4007 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m about to start a salt water aquarium. Trying to get 120 gallon. Gonna need an all in one set cuz the sump and everything seems too confusing. Thanks for this video!

    • @reefrookies
      @reefrookies 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All in ones are great tanks! Sumps definitely add complexity and are 1000000% NOT REQUIRED to have a beautiful reef tank!

  • @Craig-777
    @Craig-777 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fritz Dark Water is an amazing product❤ Nice tank bro!

  • @notwoke1041
    @notwoke1041 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yall are hilarious😂

  • @elastokim-nova7495
    @elastokim-nova7495 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You need rocks, sand and water. That's it. 😂

    • @reefrookies
      @reefrookies 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I lol'd so hard at that! lol

  • @ethangoulder9775
    @ethangoulder9775 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    so lucky

  • @bum_deal
    @bum_deal 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I guess most people are intimidated because the salt water hobby is so expensive. thats why i havent started on the dark side of the hobby

    • @Arborpress
      @Arborpress 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      People make it expensive. You can have a fish only with live rock tank that looks stunning and it will be as cheap and easy as freshwater tanks. It's when people start getting into buying corals and can't stop when it becomes expensive and more tricky to maintain. The more coral you buy, the more testing is required, the more gear you feel inclined to buy, etc. It's a veryyyy easy slippery slope to fall down after you buy your first couple frags lol.

  • @Uathankicks
    @Uathankicks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Return the favor by getting Sean out on track for a drive ;) it’s easy

    • @fritzaquaticsvideo
      @fritzaquaticsvideo  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I dunno about that, I’ve seen him drive. 😂- Jimmy

  • @ethangoulder9775
    @ethangoulder9775 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    damn dresms come true

  • @aquablaster86
    @aquablaster86 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is there a coral equivalent to duckweed?? Something very hardy and forgiving? Been in freshwater for 7yrs, but thinking of trying a 20gal saltwater tank.

    • @fritzaquaticsvideo
      @fritzaquaticsvideo  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pulsing Xenia has been blooming for me. Super hardy and grows way too fast. - Jimmy

    • @reefrookies
      @reefrookies 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Kenya tree, finger leather, toadstool leather, green star polyps, mushrooms, xenia, would be good choices.

  • @Atropoides
    @Atropoides 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I dunno, but now I want to watch Leon the professional…

  • @RickysFarmAndHatchery
    @RickysFarmAndHatchery หลายเดือนก่อน

    My hermit crabs jump out of my 100gal all the time watchout....

  • @arashfotograf
    @arashfotograf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damet garm 🙏

  • @pointnozzleaway
    @pointnozzleaway 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    yeah, as a want to be small salt water tank owner........totally confused

    • @reefrookies
      @reefrookies 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is alot to learn for sure. What are you confused on most?

  • @none-id3lj
    @none-id3lj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Where is the follow up videos?

    • @fritzaquaticsvideo
      @fritzaquaticsvideo  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’ll be out next month. We’ve been busy with shows and traveling. Once I get home I’ll film the second part for this. - Jimmy

  • @paloloboi01
    @paloloboi01 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice! Jimmy is not behind the camera

  • @Spiritualpanda2
    @Spiritualpanda2 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    *Can I have an itemized list of items I will need? Are there any places I can get rimless tanks for cheap?* thank you! I want to dump 1k on it(not necessarily including fish). Would pay for setup2

    • @fritzaquaticsvideo
      @fritzaquaticsvideo  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy to help! Email me at shale@fritzind.com and I’ll find a store that we can get you set up with

  • @BL_Denni
    @BL_Denni 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    no pods and plankton ?

  • @Jel0XD
    @Jel0XD 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think he was just trying to upsell you....1 A360x is enough granted you're a beginner so softies/LPS. Consider a 55 lens for Beginner SPS

    • @fritzaquaticsvideo
      @fritzaquaticsvideo  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kessil ended up sending me an ap9x to use. ;) - Jimmy

    • @Jel0XD
      @Jel0XD 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fritzaquaticsvideo great! I'm a kessil fan boy. Shimmer like no other.

  • @jaki1979
    @jaki1979 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not widely available in the Uk, just over priced junk

    • @fritzaquaticsvideo
      @fritzaquaticsvideo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am sorry that we weren’t able to make it more relevant to the UK. I promise we have some UK videos from our trip to the Vitalis facility. We want to make the channel fun and educational and insure we are hearing more about the content you would see 😎

  • @lifebidesign
    @lifebidesign 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Bro what No RODI system? Hope he doesn't use sink water.