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Dirty Side ReefMat Roll Removal
#reefmat #redsea
The Red Sea ReefMat fleece roller is a great new method for providing mechanical filtration. The one complaint I have about it is the difficulty in getting the dirty side off the roller. I attempt to demonstrate how to remove the dirty side of the fleece roll once it has been used up.
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Clownfish Jail
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In this brief video, I discuss how I dealt with my unruly maroon clownfish.
Copperband Butterflyfish Should You Keep One?
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In this video we explore the nature and care of the copperband butterflyfish. The copperband has proved to be a more than challenging species to care for in our marine aquariums. While it can be a rewarding fish to keep, it can also be fraught with challenges as well. Music Credit: Kevin MacLeod - Deliberate Thought Please considering giving a like, commenting, and subscribing.
Fluconazole Treatment For Bryopsis Should You Use It?
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In this video we examine whether FLUCONAZOLE is an effective treatment for stubborn BRYOPSIS algae. Please be sure to comment, like and subscribe.
A Year After The Tank Crash
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I take a few moments to assess the state of the tank one year after a devastating crash of the tank. Fortunately I can say that the tank is now doing much better. Please subscribe, like, and comment. Instagram: gwonkreef​
Trying The Old Mirror Trick
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Just a quick video showing whether or not putting a mirror against the glass slows aggression against new fish.
Tour The Largest LFS In The US - That Fish Place - That Pet Place
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Tour The Largest LFS In The US - That Fish Place - That Pet Place
Reefmat Roll Replacement - How To
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Reefmat Roll Replacement - How To
Mason Dixon Reef Club June 2023 Frag Swap at That Fish Place in Lancaster Pa (Eye Candy Edition)
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Mason Dixon Reef Club June 2023 Frag Swap at That Fish Place in Lancaster Pa (Eye Candy Edition)
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Us With Reefkeeping?
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Can Artificial Intelligence Help Us With Reefkeeping?
Does This Sea Slug Have a Miracle Solution for Aiptasia?
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Does This Sea Slug Have a Miracle Solution for Aiptasia?
"Find Out if The RedSea ReefMat Is Worth it!"
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"Find Out if The RedSea ReefMat Is Worth it!"
LFS Tour - Corals of House Of Tropicals
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LFS Tour - Corals of House Of Tropicals
February 8 Post-Crash Tank Update
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February 8 Post-Crash Tank Update
Tank Crash - The Corals Are Dead
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Tank Crash - The Corals Are Dead
How Much Does a Reef Tank COST?
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How Much Does a Reef Tank COST?
All-For-Reef - Should You Use It?
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All-For-Reef - Should You Use It?
Reef Relaxation Series #5 Two Hours Of Relaxing Coral Reef Aquarium in HD
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Reef Relaxation Series #5 Two Hours Of Relaxing Coral Reef Aquarium in HD
Daily (Sorta) Reefing Tips - #10 The Complete Guide To Water Testing - Or At Least How I Do It
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Daily (Sorta) Reefing Tips - #10 The Complete Guide To Water Testing - Or At Least How I Do It
My Adventures In Re-Aquascaping Chapter Three
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My Adventures In Re-Aquascaping Chapter Three
Daily (Sorta) Reefing Tips - #9 How To Perform Effective Water Changes - Or At Least How I Do Them
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Daily (Sorta) Reefing Tips - #9 How To Perform Effective Water Changes - Or At Least How I Do Them
Fragging A Large Acropora Granulosa Colony
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Fragging A Large Acropora Granulosa Colony
My Adventures In Re-Aquascaping Chapter Two
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My Adventures In Re-Aquascaping Chapter Two
July 2022 120 Gallon Reef Tank Nightview
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July 2022 120 Gallon Reef Tank Nightview
Blue Ribbon Koi & Marine of Catharpin Virginia LFS Tour
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Blue Ribbon Koi & Marine of Catharpin Virginia LFS Tour
Congressional Aquarium of Rockville Maryland LFS Tour
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Congressional Aquarium of Rockville Maryland LFS Tour
Examining My ICP Test
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Examining My ICP Test
My Adventures In Re-Aquascaping Chapter One
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My Adventures In Re-Aquascaping Chapter One
My ViparSpectra Lighting Upgrade
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My ViparSpectra Lighting Upgrade
Daily(Sorta) Reefing Tips - #9 How to Beat Dinoflagellates
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Daily(Sorta) Reefing Tips - #9 How to Beat Dinoflagellates

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @YZFR1R7
    @YZFR1R7 8 днів тому

    👍

  • @aboutananimal
    @aboutananimal 17 днів тому

    Cut Fish

  • @1stMarS
    @1stMarS Місяць тому

    Great video on the product

  • @myenigma84
    @myenigma84 Місяць тому

    Worked a treat. Thanks for the video!

  • @WewillbeFreeinlightandPeace
    @WewillbeFreeinlightandPeace Місяць тому

    I really love your videos thanks for uploading 😀

  • @raoufshiman6248
    @raoufshiman6248 Місяць тому

    Good job, great value explained. Thank you.

  • @robertbyrge8853
    @robertbyrge8853 2 місяці тому

    Just found your channel. This place is a 9.5 hour drive for me, do you think if I got something here it would survive the trip?

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 2 місяці тому

      9.5 hours is a monster trip! My thinking is that if they can survive flights half way around the world, they should survive a mega car ride as long as you keep the temperature stable during the trip. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @m4a1JAY
    @m4a1JAY 3 місяці тому

    Get a good skimmer and this stuff is useless

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 3 місяці тому

      You may have a point in that a beast skimmer may pull more junk from the water than just mechanical filtration.

  • @clintonhueston8378
    @clintonhueston8378 3 місяці тому

    Me also

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 3 місяці тому

      I had one many many years ago. I had to return it.

  • @jordanm2984
    @jordanm2984 3 місяці тому

    How refreshing it is to find a channel that doesn't assault one's senses right off the bat with loud intros and annoying "HEY UA-cam IT'S YA BOY..." Really appreciate your style and tone of the videos I've watched so far. Really informative and clear. Sub'd

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 3 місяці тому

      Wow!! Thanks so much! I really appreciate that.

  • @cochisestar3120
    @cochisestar3120 3 місяці тому

    Works I've used it multiple times to stop STN.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 3 місяці тому

      Nice. Antibiotics used responsibly are a very effective tool.

  • @rufusxavier3376
    @rufusxavier3376 4 місяці тому

    Nice.

  • @girohomiata6627
    @girohomiata6627 4 місяці тому

    Good tip.

  • @TheWDunlap
    @TheWDunlap 4 місяці тому

    Interesting. The reefmat works great at pulling stuff out of the water, but the instructions and ease of use aren't great.

  • @clintonhueston8378
    @clintonhueston8378 4 місяці тому

    Thank You very informative Ed I appreciate this video.

  • @lkapitan8232
    @lkapitan8232 4 місяці тому

    Wow, that is hard. How long does a roll last you?

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 4 місяці тому

      I just checked the logs and it is just over 4 months.

  • @bugnator
    @bugnator 4 місяці тому

    They are definitely a PITA. I found that using a wooden dowel and pushing one of the pieces through seems to work OK.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 4 місяці тому

      I'm just so scared of breaking that plastic bar.

  • @bugnator
    @bugnator 5 місяців тому

    I like the video but a full roll is not as easy to remove, that’s why I wanted to watch it, I wanted to see a “easy” way to change the roll.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 5 місяців тому

      I agree with you completely. I have had to resort using a razor to slice the roll down the middle in order to get it off without damaging the plastic roller bar. Funny thing is that RedSea doesn't show you this on their UA-cam video about the replacing the roll. There has to be a better way. Thanks so much for watching.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 4 місяці тому

      Hi. I just put out a video about getting the old fleece off of the roll.👍🏾

  • @reneelawrence1449
    @reneelawrence1449 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for the information.

  • @ReefingConcepts
    @ReefingConcepts 6 місяців тому

    great video. hope you capped off that PVC. lmao

  • @waqas42
    @waqas42 6 місяців тому

    Not sure how I came across your video now. Its interesting though because Alan Vo with his concoction talked about providing the tank with enough good bacteria to out compete the bad bacteria that may cause necrosis. He mentioned he hasn't had an RTN/STN event since he started introducing the concoction.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 6 місяців тому

      I think that it is a sound strategy, and kinda common sense to fill in that gap with good bacteria. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @baronobeefdip6221
    @baronobeefdip6221 6 місяців тому

    Nope

  • @ricostrings72
    @ricostrings72 7 місяців тому

    Great video.. what would you recommend for a total of 90 gallon water volume. 73 gallons in display tank. Liquid or powder?

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 7 місяців тому

      Powder 100%!! It's so much more cheaper than the liquid version. One jar of the powder cost me between $40-$50, and I can make a gallon and a half with that. A liter of the liquid would cost about the same price as the jar of powder for so much less AFR.

  • @TheMississippiboatma
    @TheMississippiboatma 7 місяців тому

    Appreciate the video! I've been looking into AFR to replace my Kalk dosing.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 7 місяців тому

      Here's a suggestion. I've been using both for the past year or so. I use the kalk to increase my PH primarily. This has the benefit of stimulating growth. The only downside of this is I burn through AFR quicker because of the increase in growth. And thanks.👍🏾

  • @jeremypropst7449
    @jeremypropst7449 7 місяців тому

    Bro, My first clownfish was a Maroon. The sales person told me that they were slightly aggressive but shouldn't be to bad. I got it because everytime I came into the store it was hosting in a nice Nem. So I got both the Clown and the Nem. I named it Hannabil, It cordoned off 2 feet in any direction around the Nem and nothing I mean nothing could come close to it. And everytime I put my hand in the tank it would tare me up. Even brought blood when it was bigger. Monster, especially compared to the Phantom Longfins I replaced it with. I now have Hannabil in a 29g biocube jail as well.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 7 місяців тому

      Yep. Once while aquascaping I got bit so many times my hands started stinging from the micro-cuts. I love the looks of those fish, but never again.👍🏾

  • @joerockhead2232
    @joerockhead2232 8 місяців тому

    recalcitrant. $10 word.

  • @lkapitan8232
    @lkapitan8232 8 місяців тому

    "He hate me", 🤣

  • @zachary_smith1
    @zachary_smith1 8 місяців тому

    Doesn’t work on brown jelly?

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 8 місяців тому

      I actually would assume that it would work. I have heard of some other reefers have used it with their hammers and torches.

  • @joerockhead2232
    @joerockhead2232 8 місяців тому

    Nope

  • @GodofJackpots
    @GodofJackpots 9 місяців тому

    I have 3 viparspectra 165w on my 6 feet tank. With 70 blue and 70 white, I get only 100 par on the sand. Are those lights new gen you have?

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 9 місяців тому

      I don't think so. I've had them for a few year now. I just did a par test and I am getting over 200 on the sand of my 120. I have my blues at 60 and my whites at 20. But I am running two of the 300 watt, and one of the 165 watt units. What size is your tank?

    • @GodofJackpots
      @GodofJackpots 9 місяців тому

      @@GwonkReefkeeping 125G, it's 6 months old, my fishes are doing great, the corals, not too good. Not sure if my settings are too high.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 9 місяців тому

      @@GodofJackpots I would consider backing them down a bit. Maybe 20-30 percent in both channels. Give it a few months to see if the corals bounce back. The fish will be fine.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 9 місяців тому

      @@GodofJackpots I also forgot to ask, what is your light schedule?

    • @GodofJackpots
      @GodofJackpots 9 місяців тому

      1hr blue, 9 hrs both, then 2 hrs blue at the end of day.

  • @queencityreefs
    @queencityreefs 9 місяців тому

    Copperbands are definitely so tricky. I ended up going the route of paying high dollar for one that had been QTd and conditioned to eat frozen foods. So far so good.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 9 місяців тому

      That's kinda my philosophy. So far so good. One thing I forgot to mention in my video was that it has become fond of occasionally taking a bite out of my acan colony. But it's a fair trade off for getting rid of the aiptasia in my opinion.

  • @Reefer_Matt
    @Reefer_Matt 10 місяців тому

    I tried once, but the fish didn’t eat. Thanks for the video!

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 10 місяців тому

      Yep. That was my experience with the first two that I had. At least I know now that live black worms are the secret sauce for them.

  • @girohomiata6627
    @girohomiata6627 10 місяців тому

    It is a nice looking fish. Kind of iconic for saltwater fish.

  • @lkapitan8232
    @lkapitan8232 10 місяців тому

    Ed, how much PAR is down at those beautiful goni's? Thanks

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 10 місяців тому

      Good question. I have to measure it again and let you know. I've completely forgotten what I am running at. I'll try to check tomorrow and let you know.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 10 місяців тому

      I just checked and the PAR fluctuates between 285 - 305. Funny is I haven't used my Seneye PAR meter in a good while, and kept it under the tank in front of the sump. The USB connector had rusted so bad from the saltwater that I had to sand off the rust from it in order to get it to work again. Needless to say, I am not going to keep it under the tank anymore.

    • @lkapitan8232
      @lkapitan8232 10 місяців тому

      @@GwonkReefkeeping thanks, explains why I can't keep goni's, not enough photons.

  • @TH-zb7sh
    @TH-zb7sh 10 місяців тому

    I've had mine for 5 years and he does really well. I think several factors contribute to success. 1. Buying a fish you see eating from a reputable lfs. 2. Introducing the fish early in the stock list. 3. Be prepared to suffer through high nutrients as you spoil the fish with all manner of foods. 4. Stationary foods are key to eliciting a feeding response (mine now takes free floating PE mysis, but had to be introduced to this via putting the frozen food inside a nori feeder. 5. Watch Out For Zebrasoma Tangs! I think a lot of people fail introducing CBBs to tanks with existing zebrasomas and the body shape is just too similar. I have a purple tang that was introduced several years after the CBB and I'm still weighing being rid of it purely because it flares at the CBB on occasion. This is actually a hardy fish, I've had Ich in the tank and other maladies and the CBB shrugged off everything before any of the other larger fish such as the angels or tangs, but the prolonged fasting in transit to the fish shop and other things such as beak injury and it's shyness when introduced all contribute to the poor reputation and survival.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 10 місяців тому

      All good points. Mine was picked on a little by the two tangs, but it slowed down after a few days. My CBB absolutely loves live blackworms. He also happily chases down frozen mysis, and frozen bloodworms. One thing I noticed that he likes is my acans. But I can live with that.

  • @baronobeefdip6221
    @baronobeefdip6221 10 місяців тому

    Foot fungus medicine for your fish tank.😂

  • @lkapitan8232
    @lkapitan8232 10 місяців тому

    Beautiful and useful fish, congrats on your success. Different subject - Have you heard from Spicy Reef? I have not for months and I am concerned for a guy I have never even met.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 10 місяців тому

      Thanks. I haven't heard from him in months. I left him a comment a month or two ago just to check on him, asking if he was Ok. I haven't had any response. I've been concerned about him for months. Ironically, I was considering asking you the same question recently. I'm a little worried that something bad has happened in his life. I wish I at least knew his name. All I know is that he's in the Seattle area.

  • @bingofuel4723
    @bingofuel4723 10 місяців тому

    Great video, you explained how the All For Reef works in the aquarium better than Lou Ekus did on BRST

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 10 місяців тому

      Wow!! That's high praise. I really appreciate the kind words.👍🏾

  • @MikiCab1
    @MikiCab1 10 місяців тому

    I was doing the cooking Baking soda thing for about a year. Decided to up my game and went to Kalkwasser. Upping my game again and moved to All For Reef. Thank you for the video. Installing a doser this weekend so I don't have to do it manually anymore.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 10 місяців тому

      I'm doing both in a doser myself. Only problem is the head that doses kalk has gone bad. Thanks for watching.👍🏾

  • @kwamemitchell657
    @kwamemitchell657 11 місяців тому

    Great explanation was very useful.

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping 11 місяців тому

      I'm so glad that you found it useful. I really appreciate the kind words.👍🏾

  • @cadzmunoz4283
    @cadzmunoz4283 11 місяців тому

    What brand is the tank?

  • @Dariusdoesreefing
    @Dariusdoesreefing 11 місяців тому

    I used this exact product and it did wonders for me too

  • @fragensteinreef2161
    @fragensteinreef2161 Рік тому

    Great video, I may try that in one of my frag tanks that has a similar problem. Thanks for the info. The tank looks great!😊

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping Рік тому

      Good to hear from you. The stuff works great as long as you do a water change to get it out of the water after 2 weeks.

  • @Reefer_Matt
    @Reefer_Matt Рік тому

    Yup! Same here. I use a double dose for bubble algae too. But it is harsh on ricordia shrooms at that dosage. There is no waiting out byropsis,imo. Good call! Happy New Year! 😁

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping Рік тому

      Thanks I wasn't aware that it worked on bubble algae. Good to know. I admit that I probably waited a week too long because I think that it stressed a few frags to the point that they went up in smoke. I did multiple large water changes after that.

  • @connork1390
    @connork1390 Рік тому

    great vid

  • @turcios5033
    @turcios5033 Рік тому

    Could you show the crabs and stuff

    • @GwonkReefkeeping
      @GwonkReefkeeping Рік тому

      I will be sure to do that the next time I am there shooting video.

  • @dragonetdancer3397
    @dragonetdancer3397 Рік тому

    Who knew that batman was a reefkeeper. And the reef pig is great.

  • @sandisslowmotiongarden738

    Love that PIG !😂

  • @girohomiata6627
    @girohomiata6627 Рік тому

    I was wondering where you were. The videos have been a little sparse. As always good info.

  • @johnkoenig9586
    @johnkoenig9586 Рік тому

    Good info. I hope it stays away.