Thank you 😊, honestly right it's really easy to do this, eventually I will add some mouvement and slow motion, the biggest difficulty I have/had is the environment in my appartment. Was trying to find a space without object around it, a place when you record you don't get distracted by the decor, that is the key. Just a simple white wall would be perfect
Really enjoying this series. There is definitely satisfaction in designing something yourself and making it work. The struggles make success that much better. I agree with others that your video skills are very good. This style of video is much more cinematic compared to a normal vlog. I am still working thru the series but I hope you win something because you definitely deserve it.
Yeah, thank you for kicking my butt, needed that motivation 😄, it's better now, just a little thing that happen I didn't foreseen: I have some water dripping on the outflow side because it have less water and create bigger wave agitation, will add a little extansion to resolve this
Hey! Super awesome vid, editing and music choice, was wondering what black sand you used ? I have some in my new lagoon, just sent an ICP test out so waiting on the results there, got a horrible algae outbreak but it’s under control now..
Thank you! Watch the full playlist to know, I document literally everything! (maybe too much hehe) But here a direct video ua-cam.com/video/9hIlHfl_MFY/v-deo.html
What size hole is in the acrylic where the return line comes through the back panel and what size baffle is it that you screwed in there I’m looking for something like that to make a flush look
I suspect the high element content came from the aqua epoxy , a common filler is aluminium oxide . Or from the rocks, if the rocks are made with cement and shell.
I replaced my black sand for the same reason a month ago, but I didn't test just research online and seen having a lot of algea issues I decided to swap
Any chance you had a control sample you sent in with the tank ICP sample? (i.e. newly made saltwater not exposed to the black sand yet) Also, did you happen to run through your sand with some neodymium rare earth magnets? (wondering if magnetic flecks had been isolated from general composition or not)
Sorry not sure to understand your question, the black sand contain iron, so i didn't want to use magnet for cleaning. You can see my video with black sand comparison on my channel
I meant as in an ICP test sample from your freshly mixed saltwater that had not been exposed to the black sand in the display yet (mostly as a baseline for comparison between the display water and water change water to see just how much of those levels was caused by the sand) As to the magnetic sand fines, thats a my bad. I, for whatever reason my brain decided to interject from thin air, thought you ended up using the CaribSea hawaiian black after you got the non-mislabeled package of discontinued indo-pacific mix. With that sand, running through it with a strong magnet in a plastic bag removes A LOT of the particularly problematic magnetic fines. In general, the idea behind running a magnet through your sand before introduction to the reef display tank is it takes care of any *magnetic* metal flecks left from processing machinery contamination and general environment contamination for water chemistry reasons. It's my understanding it also helps remove some of the risk associated with flipper magnets and sand mediums with potential magnetic flecks in it as well (I can't speak to this personally, I pretty strictly stick to 100% melamine sponges as I keep acrylic displays). Didn't realize it was EcoComplete you used so I can't say if the same applies as it contains quite a bit of iron (amongst other metals) as it's used for planted tanks.
No I didn't do an ICP Test just of the water, that why I use the tropic marin pro salt, its controlled, i would have care of that if I was using my other salt like the red sea. I which icp test provide a 3rd sample for ro/di water only. I've done an icp test on another tank and the results are not even close to this one with black sand. At the same time, the results make perfect sens, it's what what I/we should expect. I just wanted to be really safe since I documents everything on this tank
DiacanthusReef Classic case of people chasing numbers instead using the eye test. i beleive he used a substrate meant for planter tanks in freshwater. this guy doesn’t know what the hell he’s doin
Because I tested another tank before and I use tropic marin salt which controlled. Also because it make sens, the eco completed is good for planted tank, and what we saw was good for macro algae
OMG dude what a mess, im a TOC person and this videos was just... amazing hahaha, good job at the end, did you try lowering the acrilic part in the intake all the ay down after the modification?
Ahhh you're going backwards man! Lol I guess it's totally your call to make the change but I think you may have over reacted. I used the CaribSea Aragalive Hawaii Black Gravel 8 weeks ago to start my tank and have have no issues. Not sure if that was the substrate you used. Had my ugly stage at about the 3-4 week mark and it was gone in 5 days because I used various products from Brightwell Aquatics to combat it. Had it come back once again for about 7 days recently but it's because I was over feeding my corals. Once again Brightwell to the rescue and it's back to crystal clear again. It's too bad you changed. I love the black substrate look. Tank still looks good though! Love watching your videos. Why didn't you use a vacuum when you were cutting?? If I would have known the Duetto was so small I would have went with that over the Reef Breeders ATO. Looks good tho man 👌🏻I can see you really like to tinker!
You right, might over react but since that tank is for a competition I prefered taking methods that work well, better safe than sorry. Hopefully from now on everything will be alright, crossing fingers, thx for your feedback, i might try black sand another time, love the look.
@@AquaSplendor makes sense. I understand why you did it. If I had tested mine I and saw the silicates being so high I probably would have pulled it too! Glad didn't test it lol I am also a perfectionist and have changed things over for less of a reason.
@@AquaSplendor Hey I just wanted to share this with you. I'm starting a channel myself and this is my first UA-cam video ever! I need to learn how to edit like you, you got some skills my friend! Check it out and let me know what you think 🙏🏻 ua-cam.com/video/vA_g517qILo/v-deo.html
I wouldnt show a questionable method of surface skimming to the masses. Although that was a good way to increase height of water in the display, nice thinking! You know how many people are about to flood their homes? These AIOs are meant 90% for newer reefers. So half of them are about to be screamed at by their significant other and the other half are about to pay if they live on a second floor apartment complex. Only 1-2 gallons though. Increase water agitation, lower display water height to the designed level. Approximately .5-1" below tank rim. And will need a skimmer to pull the organic material out or willl likely continue.
The problem isn't so much your overflow intake as it is your return pump is oversized by comparison. Lower the return pumps flow and you will get better surface skimming through your overflow, assuming you keep that acrylic piece to block the water from being sucked in at the bottom of the overflow. This is why I don't like overflows with teeth as they result in poor surface skimming due to the water rushing in under the surface. If you need to keep the flow strong in the display while keeping the return pump turned down, purchase a flow eductor for your bulkhead, it will increase the water flow without requiring the pump to be stronger due to it pulling in water as it pushes it out of the eductor. Edit: Jeeez or just butcher the whole thing.. the problem was the pump not the entire rest of the tank man! You could see you had too much flow out of the pump based on the sand all being blasted out of the far corner in the first place..
Thx for the feedback, i played with the return, put it at the minimum, it didn't change anything, got worse actually. I just needed to create enough surface tension/aspiration. There's a ratio flow/surface tension. Work great now👍
No the film will always be there. The pump is stronger than what I need also, If I push more water will drop from the aquarium. It just needs a path of force/sucking/tension towards the input
Aqua Splendor I was kind of waiting for my favorite worlds fastest UA-cam introduction this entire video. This did have a different feel than some of your other videos, as always the filming was top notch, but your personality and sense of humor is what makes this channel great!!!
Yes and No. Yes by 2mm (Might cutted a bit too much), so the water want to drop.. No because the inflow bar go too deep so I was collecting more water from under the surface, which is the major cause. When I added the acrylic sheet to block the bottom it worked much better.
Aqua Splendor I also build two of my nano tanks this way. First I set my desire water level around 1inch from the rim. Then I set the overflow holes lowest point to 0.25 cm below which is 1.25inch from the rim. Then you have to set the baffle length to 1.5"below that point which is around 2.75" from the rim. Anyway I love your tank dimensions. I live in tropical area so these tanks are a pain to setup because they need chiller to cool the water.
Amazing work sir! And good thought on ICPing the sand... much better to find out now than later!
Man iv been finding you everywhere today
Wait until you check on IG 😅
Perfect film editing.
I hope that someday I will achieve such a level of editing my films ... Well done Aqua Splendor
Thank you 😊, honestly right it's really easy to do this, eventually I will add some mouvement and slow motion, the biggest difficulty I have/had is the environment in my appartment. Was trying to find a space without object around it, a place when you record you don't get distracted by the decor, that is the key. Just a simple white wall would be perfect
Really enjoying this series. There is definitely satisfaction in designing something yourself and making it work. The struggles make success that much better.
I agree with others that your video skills are very good. This style of video is much more cinematic compared to a normal vlog.
I am still working thru the series but I hope you win something because you definitely deserve it.
Haha, keep going :) and thank you!
I dunno why but I cheered and was proud when you managed to skim the surface, that was a very smart idea
Lol 😄
Awesome happy to see it come together bye bye organic film. Looks crystal clear/clean :)
Yeah, thank you for kicking my butt, needed that motivation 😄, it's better now, just a little thing that happen I didn't foreseen: I have some water dripping on the outflow side because it have less water and create bigger wave agitation, will add a little extansion to resolve this
perfect video my friend !!! A lot of patience and experience ! Congratulations and keep going ! :)
you know you have skills man i just was inshanted by your fillming and music
Thank you, I love doing this type of video 🙂, secretly I re-watch those video just because I love them ☺
Super ! T'as bien géré, plus de film en surface c'est le top ! Hâte de voir l'ajout du vivant ;)
Hey! Super awesome vid, editing and music choice, was wondering what black sand you used ? I have some in my new lagoon, just sent an ICP test out so waiting on the results there, got a horrible algae outbreak but it’s under control now..
Thank you! Watch the full playlist to know, I document literally everything! (maybe too much hehe)
But here a direct video ua-cam.com/video/9hIlHfl_MFY/v-deo.html
Aqua Splendor thanks man! Awesome vids
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Have you considered that your pump is sending more water into the display than your intake can swallow?
Yeah i played with that a little bit before doing the cut, it didn't change anything or maybe slightly worst
Always Fiji Pink!
What size hole is in the acrylic where the return line comes through the back panel and what size baffle is it that you screwed in there I’m looking for something like that to make a flush look
Check Ep.3
ua-cam.com/video/W35OAenI868/v-deo.html
At 2 min somewhere I think
Make sure to follow the playlist so you don't miss info!
I suspect the high element content came from the aqua epoxy , a common filler is aluminium oxide . Or from the rocks, if the rocks are made with cement and shell.
A random flow nozzle would certainly help with surface turbulence and flow
I replaced my black sand for the same reason a month ago, but I didn't test just research online and seen having a lot of algea issues I decided to swap
That sand will promote algae, it contains great stuff for them!
Any chance you had a control sample you sent in with the tank ICP sample? (i.e. newly made saltwater not exposed to the black sand yet) Also, did you happen to run through your sand with some neodymium rare earth magnets? (wondering if magnetic flecks had been isolated from general composition or not)
Sorry not sure to understand your question, the black sand contain iron, so i didn't want to use magnet for cleaning. You can see my video with black sand comparison on my channel
I meant as in an ICP test sample from your freshly mixed saltwater that had not been exposed to the black sand in the display yet (mostly as a baseline for comparison between the display water and water change water to see just how much of those levels was caused by the sand)
As to the magnetic sand fines, thats a my bad. I, for whatever reason my brain decided to interject from thin air, thought you ended up using the CaribSea hawaiian black after you got the non-mislabeled package of discontinued indo-pacific mix. With that sand, running through it with a strong magnet in a plastic bag removes A LOT of the particularly problematic magnetic fines. In general, the idea behind running a magnet through your sand before introduction to the reef display tank is it takes care of any *magnetic* metal flecks left from processing machinery contamination and general environment contamination for water chemistry reasons. It's my understanding it also helps remove some of the risk associated with flipper magnets and sand mediums with potential magnetic flecks in it as well (I can't speak to this personally, I pretty strictly stick to 100% melamine sponges as I keep acrylic displays). Didn't realize it was EcoComplete you used so I can't say if the same applies as it contains quite a bit of iron (amongst other metals) as it's used for planted tanks.
No I didn't do an ICP Test just of the water, that why I use the tropic marin pro salt, its controlled, i would have care of that if I was using my other salt like the red sea. I which icp test provide a 3rd sample for ro/di water only. I've done an icp test on another tank and the results are not even close to this one with black sand. At the same time, the results make perfect sens, it's what what I/we should expect. I just wanted to be really safe since I documents everything on this tank
DiacanthusReef Classic case of people chasing numbers instead using the eye test. i beleive he used a substrate meant for planter tanks in freshwater. this guy doesn’t know what the hell he’s doin
How you now it come from the sand? And maybe just a the beginning, with water changes it may be better over time?
Because I tested another tank before and I use tropic marin salt which controlled. Also because it make sens, the eco completed is good for planted tank, and what we saw was good for macro algae
@@AquaSplendor So it was eco complete not CaribSea Hawaiian Black?
OMG dude what a mess, im a TOC person and this videos was just... amazing hahaha, good job at the end, did you try lowering the acrilic part in the intake all the ay down after the modification?
Yeah, the more that piece of acrylic is down the less the surface want to go in, it seem there is a certain amount of friction/tension needed.
I recently switched my freshwater cichlids tank with black sand to salt water. Everything is ok except nitrate 02’.
Maybe it’s the black sand?
You are doing a mini re-cycle. A lot of your freshwater bacteria doesn't handle well the saltwater.
Ahhh you're going backwards man! Lol I guess it's totally your call to make the change but I think you may have over reacted. I used the CaribSea Aragalive Hawaii Black Gravel 8 weeks ago to start my tank and have have no issues. Not sure if that was the substrate you used. Had my ugly stage at about the 3-4 week mark and it was gone in 5 days because I used various products from Brightwell Aquatics to combat it. Had it come back once again for about 7 days recently but it's because I was over feeding my corals. Once again Brightwell to the rescue and it's back to crystal clear again. It's too bad you changed. I love the black substrate look. Tank still looks good though! Love watching your videos. Why didn't you use a vacuum when you were cutting?? If I would have known the Duetto was so small I would have went with that over the Reef Breeders ATO. Looks good tho man 👌🏻I can see you really like to tinker!
You right, might over react but since that tank is for a competition I prefered taking methods that work well, better safe than sorry. Hopefully from now on everything will be alright, crossing fingers, thx for your feedback, i might try black sand another time, love the look.
@@AquaSplendor makes sense. I understand why you did it. If I had tested mine I and saw the silicates being so high I probably would have pulled it too! Glad didn't test it lol I am also a perfectionist and have changed things over for less of a reason.
@@AquaSplendor Hey I just wanted to share this with you. I'm starting a channel myself and this is my first UA-cam video ever! I need to learn how to edit like you, you got some skills my friend! Check it out and let me know what you think 🙏🏻
ua-cam.com/video/vA_g517qILo/v-deo.html
Is black diamond blasting sand safe for a reef aquarium?
I don't know, possibility of impurity.
I wouldnt show a questionable method of surface skimming to the masses. Although that was a good way to increase height of water in the display, nice thinking! You know how many people are about to flood their homes? These AIOs are meant 90% for newer reefers. So half of them are about to be screamed at by their significant other and the other half are about to pay if they live on a second floor apartment complex. Only 1-2 gallons though.
Increase water agitation, lower display water height to the designed level. Approximately .5-1" below tank rim.
And will need a skimmer to pull the organic material out or willl likely continue.
Sorry, I disagree with those statements. 😕
dude, you’re totally wrong. speak for yourself...
The problem isn't so much your overflow intake as it is your return pump is oversized by comparison. Lower the return pumps flow and you will get better surface skimming through your overflow, assuming you keep that acrylic piece to block the water from being sucked in at the bottom of the overflow. This is why I don't like overflows with teeth as they result in poor surface skimming due to the water rushing in under the surface. If you need to keep the flow strong in the display while keeping the return pump turned down, purchase a flow eductor for your bulkhead, it will increase the water flow without requiring the pump to be stronger due to it pulling in water as it pushes it out of the eductor.
Edit: Jeeez or just butcher the whole thing.. the problem was the pump not the entire rest of the tank man! You could see you had too much flow out of the pump based on the sand all being blasted out of the far corner in the first place..
Thx for the feedback, i played with the return, put it at the minimum, it didn't change anything, got worse actually. I just needed to create enough surface tension/aspiration. There's a ratio flow/surface tension. Work great now👍
I've been using the Hawaii black sand recently and I moved my GSP and anemone to the black sand tank. I don't think they like it...
@inappropriatereefer is so jealous of you right now, he will probably post on his channel and say was him doing it 🤣
couldn’t you upgrade the return pump so it sucks more water from the top? to remove the film.
No the film will always be there. The pump is stronger than what I need also, If I push more water will drop from the aquarium.
It just needs a path of force/sucking/tension towards the input
Why the film of paper"?" going down from the light to the edge of the tank
Keep watching the rest of the series ;)
I have black sand in my 2 gallon sps reef. Dont see anything negative so far.
Thx for the feedback
Episode 8 Nano Reef | Starting Over
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Aqua Splendor I was kind of waiting for my favorite worlds fastest UA-cam introduction this entire video. This did have a different feel than some of your other videos, as always the filming was top notch, but your personality and sense of humor is what makes this channel great!!!
😍😍😍😍😍😍
I think it is cause by wrong baffle height.
Yes and No. Yes by 2mm (Might cutted a bit too much), so the water want to drop.. No because the inflow bar go too deep so I was collecting more water from under the surface, which is the major cause. When I added the acrylic sheet to block the bottom it worked much better.
Aqua Splendor I also build two of my nano tanks this way. First I set my desire water level around 1inch from the rim. Then I set the overflow holes lowest point to 0.25 cm below which is 1.25inch from the rim. Then you have to set the baffle length to 1.5"below that point which is around 2.75" from the rim. Anyway I love your tank dimensions. I live in tropical area so these tanks are a pain to setup because they need chiller to cool the water.
Que des galères 🥵 tu en a pour 2 mois de plus pour rééquilibrer le bac.
En faite le bac a deja finis d'etre cyclé, pour ca que j'ai mis mon sable de mon autre aquarium, ca vraiment été plus bénéfique que j'avais prévu!
@@AquaSplendor j'espère que tout s'est arrangé :)
Tell me your tank size?
Check in the description all info should be there!
@@AquaSplendor ok
Sorry but inappropriatereefer is not a DIY type of guy. Even his big tank in not a clean layout. LOL
Black sand has shit loads of metal in it