How I Reduced Phosphate From 0.6 to 0.08 | Red Sea Peninsula 500 33 Month Update

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  • @303cologuy
    @303cologuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Realized today I’ve been watching this channel for over a year and never supported with any comments or likes. Love the content (tune in every Friday). Cheers from Colorado USA.

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good to have you along 🙏

  • @Saltyaquarium
    @Saltyaquarium 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Unbelievable all that SPS!! 😍

  • @kevinw7044
    @kevinw7044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your reef is indeed looking great.

  • @PhiCongDoan7587
    @PhiCongDoan7587 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex your tank is looking more and more beautiful everytime I see a new video! Also that white tail Kole Tang is stunning!

  • @MoreTankMoreProblems
    @MoreTankMoreProblems 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your earmuff wrasse. I’ve been having one of my LFS’ look for one for me for months with no luck so far

  • @davidhughes7180
    @davidhughes7180 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That view from the end of the peninsular 🔥

  • @tommycristaldi9037
    @tommycristaldi9037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful tank man. Can’t wait to get my 40g breeder up and running.

  • @jimmyjamess
    @jimmyjamess 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking great man! That topdown view is AWESOME

  • @DJDorrat
    @DJDorrat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your tank is looking fantastic Alex!

  • @pauldeacon8764
    @pauldeacon8764 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Alex! I'm sorry to hear about all your losses this week, but don't beat yourself up about it because u have become so good at this hobby! See ya next wèk Alex! 😀👍👍

  • @Val_Halla777
    @Val_Halla777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your reef’s looking awesome! Cheers 🍻

  • @enzomontini758
    @enzomontini758 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My man worried at phosphate at o.6 omg 😱 I’m sure my tank runs at 2.0 but the state of my tank shows that,, great tank Alex 🙃

  • @richardgoldstein5600
    @richardgoldstein5600 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I rather like the way that the Montis and Acros are colliding. Nice effect

  • @squidarcherb9707
    @squidarcherb9707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to see a video on all your fish!

  • @neilsreefaquarium9530
    @neilsreefaquarium9530 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The tank is looking sweet mate 😀👍🏽

  • @coolcandyfish1359
    @coolcandyfish1359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope one day my tank will look really good like yours

  • @bazyb2586
    @bazyb2586 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy all your videos 👍🏼

  • @shutuponions
    @shutuponions 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I highly recommend Phosphate Rx, a couple drops into the skimmer chamber based on an online calculator and it'll reduce your phosphates over night really easily. It also does not affect Alk levels like how other Lanthanum products do.

  • @CoralCentre
    @CoralCentre 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Alex.

  • @lazyreefer8749
    @lazyreefer8749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you thought about introducing Mollies to you sump frag tank? Depending on the flow, they can adapt to saltwater and are great at eating algae. They have to be slowly acclimated though for success. 👍🇬🇧

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually, that's not a bad idea 👍

    • @uploadsbytom3720
      @uploadsbytom3720 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like this idea, not sure how you would make sure they definitely stay in one area of the sump though

  • @jimmihalim6028
    @jimmihalim6028 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    my tank is around 7 months old and had coraline algae growing, my phosphate is quite high 0,25 , nitrate 50+ and sps always die 2 weeks after introduce to the tank, but i see your tank with 0,6 phos and your acros seems pretty good, does older tank tolerate higer phos?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      50 is very high and you want to aim for much lower phosphate for SPS. But your salinity, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium lighting and flow need to be right too. If you just follow the basics, you'll do well. You should also avoid wild collected SPS at first - they're far more likely to die than home grown frags.

  • @reef_water_drop
    @reef_water_drop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I need to get some frags from You .

  • @uploadsbytom3720
    @uploadsbytom3720 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you get your magnetic frag racks from?

  • @steevareno2002
    @steevareno2002 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent quality video! What camera do you use?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fuji XT-3

  • @joshpowell8153
    @joshpowell8153 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to hit you up for some frags one day!!

  • @Saltydog547
    @Saltydog547 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was looking for the update after you reduced your phosphate from 0.6 to 0.08. Any noticeable improvement in the coloration of the sps? My current po4 is also around 0.5. Do you recommend me to try to drop it to 0.08 or lower? thanks.

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven't managed to consistently keep it that low unfortunately - it's round 0.20 at the moment and coming down slowly...

  • @Rekkons
    @Rekkons ปีที่แล้ว

    I know I am a bit late on this video. Do you know what media reactors they are? and where you can find them?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably tmc reef filter nano

  • @rudra7615
    @rudra7615 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did it work? Phosphates down now? Corals coloured up?

  • @scottsfamilyreef619
    @scottsfamilyreef619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your tank is looking amazing we’re can I buy some of your frags from if your selling

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I only sell locally in Surrey at the moment but that could change soon...

  • @alfst5546
    @alfst5546 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex, how do you manage to vacuums your gravel with so many corals around, I find I get a lot of detritus especially round the base of my rocks, hence why I am wondering how you manage 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't 😬

    • @alfst5546
      @alfst5546 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ReefDork wow, and you don’t get any problems by not vacuuming? I have struggled with high nitrates only to be told I don’t vacuum my sand enough. That’s amazing 👍

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alfst5546 it's definitely best practice - maybe some of my corals would be more vibrant if I was more on it 🤷‍♂️

  • @brianredban9393
    @brianredban9393 ปีที่แล้ว

    I couldn't understand what you said your phosphate was can you tell me ? Was it 0.09?

  • @larrygregg8796
    @larrygregg8796 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good looking tank, what size is it? I have a 90 that's about 18 month old, fish do great but I suck with coral

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      24x24x50

  • @opethmike
    @opethmike 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    HI REEF DORK I LOVE YOU

  • @dubzeed
    @dubzeed 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its really coming on now buddy im playing catchup lol

  • @mohammedpatel2659
    @mohammedpatel2659 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive been thinking of adding a reactor for a while. Its a 260ltre tank. Any suggestions of how much roaphos to run to start off with. Phosphate is at 0.3. nitrates are close to zero

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe a cm or two in your reactor then test again.

  • @lkapitan8232
    @lkapitan8232 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think Rowaphos is the most expensive form of GFO in the states. Why do you chose this brand over a generic, and cheaper, GFO? Thanks.

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No good reason - I'm just a sucker for marketing 🙈

  • @morphmongal320
    @morphmongal320 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is 4 months really necessary do you think it’s fine to attempt this in one month

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everything is better slowly in a reef tank!

  • @someone6reefs
    @someone6reefs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tank looking sweet ass looking forward to see ur frag tank setup 👍🏽

  • @davidglossop626
    @davidglossop626 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you clean your sand bed? Or do you leave it to your CUC?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've never cleaned it - it's mostly ended up in a few places where my wrasse sleep, and where my jawfish and pistol shrimp live. So they probably stir the sand to some point, although it'd probably be better if I cleaned it myself...

    • @davidglossop626
      @davidglossop626 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ReefDork you are a legend mate, keep the videos coming 👍🏻

  • @waselmali9749
    @waselmali9749 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck
    When well you do an update of your skimmer???

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's awesome!

  • @stalloneyell1114
    @stalloneyell1114 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder if Alex will end up with a Roller Mat..
    I mean, Chaeto isn't working to reduce phosphates..and i'm sure Alex is feeding heavy.
    I wonder if a roller mat is the answer..i'm seriously considering it in my future dream tank

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Already got one! X filter 1.0 🙂

  • @evandevita7664
    @evandevita7664 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you do water changes?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, 10% a week without fail 🙂

  • @josephposada1830
    @josephposada1830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder what was available in the 19th century for a successful reef tank

  • @yhaquariums4985
    @yhaquariums4985 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How big is the tank

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      50x24x24

  • @kbee7538
    @kbee7538 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I never liked rows a bit over priced I use gfo not fluidised I keep it about 50 ppb

  • @marcusreeftank9002
    @marcusreeftank9002 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get nt labs phosphate remover. It drops ur phosphates super quickly

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Slow and steady wins the race 🙂

  • @Imadeafunny87
    @Imadeafunny87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, big boy!

  • @tomg5405
    @tomg5405 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    go with halides ..

  • @MrTheNakedJape
    @MrTheNakedJape 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How would one go about procuring a frag or two from you? 😃 love some of the zoas in particular 😍

    • @MrTheNakedJape
      @MrTheNakedJape 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      P.s. I always look forward to your videos. Genuinely my favourite channel for honest, relevant advice.

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I sell on Ultimate Reef but I should be stepping up my game in the coming months...

    • @MrTheNakedJape
      @MrTheNakedJape 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ReefDork what’s your handle on UR? I’ve not signed up yet, but will be now 😂