How To Set Up a Nano Reef in 5 Minutes!

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  • @coralfish12g
    @coralfish12g  7 років тому +30

    You can purchase the tank in this video HERE: bit.ly/3yGsViw

  • @burnmyboredom9968
    @burnmyboredom9968 4 роки тому +97

    Bro back in the stone age when he didn't have turbo start xD jkjk

  • @peptojr8191
    @peptojr8191 3 роки тому +1

    I love you are setting this up in the dorm. I myself am in my third year at UNCA, Asheville, NC. I have been in the hobby for a few years now and am just thrilled to try nano out for once and bring something to my dorm I can enjoy.

  • @pelphrey
    @pelphrey 9 років тому +21

    That's a great looking acrylic tank! Looking forward to seeing life moving around in it!

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому +3

      +pelphrey Thanks, an update is coming soon!

  • @blozzza9911
    @blozzza9911 3 роки тому

    OMG I watch George on a weekly basis now and seeing this reminds me of how young he was when starting his YT Channel! Your doing great George!!!

  • @nataliez3431
    @nataliez3431 7 років тому +1

    Thanks! My sister and I are learning to set up a tank. You videos are quick and easy to follow

  • @AnilRai-lu4yz
    @AnilRai-lu4yz 3 роки тому

    nevr been a salt water stud always a fresh water scrub your videos have inspired me to keep saltwater stuff 😇🇳🇵

  • @technode1858
    @technode1858 7 років тому +23

    I get that some fishkeepers want it done REALLY FAST but in the end going slow can make alot of diffrence!

  • @cencalsreef5883
    @cencalsreef5883 9 років тому +3

    Cool that you're supporting oceanbox designs, really cool dude I remember when he just had ideas and now it's his reality

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Luke magnia Yeah! I know it has been a tough journey for him but I think if he keeps working at it, he can make something big of it!

  • @goxcpre
    @goxcpre 9 років тому +2

    Sweet. Im glad you are still reefing and making videos. Keep it up!

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +goxcpre Thanks, yes keep and eye out for them I'm making lots more!

    • @goxcpre
      @goxcpre 9 років тому

      +CoralFish12g seeing my buddies dorm cube is what got me into reefing so I am loving this tank!

  • @mitian
    @mitian 9 років тому

    Great to see you back in action...nice video

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +mitian Thanks, yeah I want to do more educational videos.

  • @nanli5854
    @nanli5854 6 років тому +7

    Hello random person looking at the comments 😊 That is amazing! This is my goal for my aquarium to look very natural... right now I have a better fish in a three gallon but I hope to update the setup to make a nano tank!

    • @blozzza9911
      @blozzza9911 3 роки тому +1

      Dont you mean Betta Fish?

  • @haydenboler1829
    @haydenboler1829 9 років тому

    Love the look of brand new tanks, so clean

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Hayden Boler (Bolerboy) I love setting up new tanks for that reason!

    • @haydenboler1829
      @haydenboler1829 9 років тому

      +CoralFish12g I just set up a 55 gallon cichlid, it looks so good right NOW.... Haha just waiting for that 8 week shine to wear off... 😒

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Hayden Boler (Bolerboy) Yeah mine has already well worn off and it has only been two weeks!

  • @captainbc52
    @captainbc52 3 роки тому +1

    "and this one time at band camp..."
    I can't be the only one who heard this tone the whole time.
    Great video by the way

  • @alonsaquarists6077
    @alonsaquarists6077 7 років тому +1

    Your super good at this bro!

  • @pittbully13
    @pittbully13 9 років тому

    Cool man. Simple and easy.

  • @_benedito_
    @_benedito_ 4 роки тому

    Excelent explanation and clear English. Thanks for that!

  • @twilightgardenspresentatio6384
    @twilightgardenspresentatio6384 7 років тому

    Simple fast good- this might be the fast cheap start to reefing most of us needed!

  • @andywoolloo
    @andywoolloo 9 років тому +1

    Excited to watch the progression

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Patty O'Grady Thanks, stay tuned!

  • @theevolvingwilds3027
    @theevolvingwilds3027 9 років тому +1

    always need to keep me in suspense. cant wait for the next video man. plus its cool your keeping a salt water tank in your dorm room. I guess its one of the cool things of being a young reefer.

  • @joseortiz-ku6xk
    @joseortiz-ku6xk 4 роки тому

    thanks for the vid i’ve watched it many times and now today i’m setting up my first

  • @Winny_HTX
    @Winny_HTX 6 років тому

    Awesome video bud, can’t understand why anyone down voted this

  • @NamiraVT
    @NamiraVT 8 років тому

    Thank you so much! Clearest video instructions I've seen for a new reef tank. I'm 100% new to aquariums, and want to start a small nano reef. I purchased a Fluval Edge (12gal).
    I added my live sand and salt water, and thought I did something wrong b/c the water was cloudy for a long time. Good to know that's normal! Also, I was looking for more info on the artificial rock, and you provided it! Keep it up. Thank you!

    • @RogueCow
      @RogueCow 8 років тому

      Make sure you never forget a water change and constantly monitor your tank.
      Small tanks are the hardest type of saltwater tank to maintain succesfully; contrary to what you'd think,
      going as large as money will allow is the right move for a new hobbyist; nano tanks crash in hours, large tanks
      crash over days.

  • @4ok2
    @4ok2 9 років тому

    I just started mine today much needed this

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +johnatan cruz Awesome! Glad it helped

  • @JooliganTheSnooligan
    @JooliganTheSnooligan 2 роки тому

    This video was helpful I’m making a tank for my grandmas birthday lol

  • @philthytanks4952
    @philthytanks4952 6 років тому

    Cool setup!

  • @roryvermeulen5761
    @roryvermeulen5761 9 років тому

    Nice George! Looking forward to the next video.

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому +2

      +Rory Vermeulen It is coming soon.

  • @fredichacon7707
    @fredichacon7707 7 років тому

    Cool video! I just got a nano going up and running pretty recently

  • @MASSAquariums
    @MASSAquariums 9 років тому

    Good one. Very simple steps. What are you gonna do come summertime. Pack it up

    • @ivanthegod
      @ivanthegod 9 років тому

      +MASS Aquariums why not? it doesn't weight that much.... 2 buckets for half the water and done

    • @MASSAquariums
      @MASSAquariums 9 років тому

      Sounds good to me

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +MASS Aquariums Yes, I will drain it half way and then just put it in the car for home!

    • @MASSAquariums
      @MASSAquariums 9 років тому

      Bright fit it you have. #yoda

    • @Tbobization
      @Tbobization 8 років тому

      +CoralFish12g If you transfer the tank to the new location, would you do the same thing all over again as new tank? Like nitrogen cycle?

  • @darleneliebman6111
    @darleneliebman6111 5 років тому

    My new How To Hero !!!

  • @mikeystokes9403
    @mikeystokes9403 9 років тому

    great video keep up the good work love the new tank

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Mikey Stokes Thanks! So many more updates coming!

  • @3033450
    @3033450 2 роки тому

    I think a new version of this video with current setups and products could be cool

  • @TheMicroDerp
    @TheMicroDerp 8 років тому

    Dude this videos helped me so much man!!! Keep up the great content

  • @chester7867
    @chester7867 9 років тому

    Good video as usual!!!!! Good luck with college.

  • @tnellis8
    @tnellis8 6 років тому

    Great video!

  • @915Mang
    @915Mang 9 років тому

    Nice man, I was wondering if the Radion was going to make it to this tank. Nice update, I like the Bonsai rock!

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +915Mang Thanks Mang! Yeah, it is on there right now but I don't know if I will keep it.

    • @915Mang
      @915Mang 9 років тому

      +CoralFish12g To much light huh? Id keep it if I were you!

  • @megaab4585
    @megaab4585 7 років тому

    This video helps me alot wish me luck!

  • @vickipwwjd
    @vickipwwjd 8 років тому

    awesome ! you are really good and i will be back

  • @NettosChannel
    @NettosChannel 7 років тому

    Wow Man, nice job, fantastic!!

  • @ShellDwellersFishNanoReef-Only
    @ShellDwellersFishNanoReef-Only 9 років тому +5

    nice job man you a big fan on reet tank ....

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Shell Dwellers Fish Thanks!

    • @ElPokeholic
      @ElPokeholic 9 років тому

      +CoralFish12g what are the tank specs? In terms of size? Thanks )

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Pokeholic 11 Gallons

    • @tomthebomb3189
      @tomthebomb3189 4 роки тому

      @@coralfish12g why didnt u use a skimmer instead of media reactor cuzu coulve just put carbon on the racks u put sponges on theres enough hi flow there and skimmer wouldve been more useful
      also is 11g the total water volume including the AIO filter chmabers or just u to the false wall where the fish can go

  • @Johnaubreyduncan
    @Johnaubreyduncan 9 років тому +21

    Nice looking set up.As you said, adding live rock will bring in pests, but so will the live sand you are using, and any corals you bring in that are not dipped!!. If you have a bare bottom tank, then you will not always have a big swing in parameters. The rock (even if it is not real ocean rock) will hold enough bacteria (even denitrifying bacteria), so you don't have to use sand in any tank, even a 6g nano. The sand could help buffer the tank against P.H, but is not always needed.You don't need to wait a few weeks to cycle a tank. If you have live sand, then you just need to wait a few days to make sure nothing in the sand has died, and caused an ammonia spike. The sand is already live, so the tank is instantly cycled A nono skimmer is always better than corbon sponges. Adding water from an established tank, won't do much to help it cycle faster. The water will contain very little nitrifying bacteria. The water could contain ich or velvet (would not matter that much as you have no fish, and ich/velvet dies in 48 hours). The water could contain phosphate and nitrate!!!!.Just trying to be help you and others, understand this often frustrating hobby.

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому +1

      +TheFishTank Doc. Thanks for the always helpful info!

    • @zeus756
      @zeus756 8 років тому +1

      +CoralFish12g ise Ellinas?. my self im very good in fresh water fish. .but i have not much experience in salt water. . what do u mean we only have to ad fresh water in the salt water tank?

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  8 років тому +3

      +Ελληνας μεταναστών Vαι είμαι, when the water in the tank evaporates, the salt gets left behind. So to balance it back out you only add freshwater so that you don't keep making the water saltier.

    • @asrmharryw1352
      @asrmharryw1352 6 років тому

      +CoralFish12g am getting 500 liter marine tank what sort filter would you get

  • @dowphantom3792
    @dowphantom3792 7 років тому

    just picked up a 10g IM nuvo , thx for the video! :)

  • @viteshrampaul7575
    @viteshrampaul7575 4 роки тому

    LOL, Dude you started young hahaha! I am looking at starting a Nano Reef tank and stumbled across this one!

  • @TheHappyrust21
    @TheHappyrust21 2 роки тому

    Hi George,
    Can I ask for the specs of lighting, pump, heater and for water flow?
    Thanks.

  • @anthonysmalawipredators8794
    @anthonysmalawipredators8794 9 років тому

    I love my jbj 3g picotope! Upgrade the lighting and get the smallest powerhead you can find and it makes a snazzy little counter top reef. I run a wavepoint 16w 10,000k daylight/super blue led's and it's done a great job so far

    • @anthonysmalawipredators8794
      @anthonysmalawipredators8794 9 років тому

      And it's easy to just buy some nutri-seawater. It goes a long way with nanos

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Anthony Parente That is good to hear! Yeah they are difficult but awesome little tanks!

  • @jdmiller4669
    @jdmiller4669 8 років тому

    Great video bro thanks

  • @fishnerds3983
    @fishnerds3983 4 роки тому +1

    One of the first tanks this is history guys pay attention!

  • @jayasuncion2014
    @jayasuncion2014 9 років тому +1

    thank you very informative

  • @NYCityCichlids
    @NYCityCichlids 9 років тому

    Good episode.

  • @wcdeich4
    @wcdeich4 7 років тому

    I have a Chaeto problem. At first it grows well, but then tiny bits of it turn white & die. I have bright lights that I run all day & fairly stable salinity. I do not have any animals yet, but I am dosing 2 drops of Excel Flourish each day. I don't if it maybe grows until it exceeds the amount of fertilizer available, then starts to die?? I also have 1 small live rock w/ Coralline algae & diatoms on it in the system. Any ideas?

  • @karennation3580
    @karennation3580 5 років тому

    so what if you dont have water from another tank. Is adding bacteria starer okay if you are eager or should I return my sand for live and maybe add a shrimp, or buy some live rock. I keep haring everyone say cycle but BRS has a you tube he uses bacteria starter and adds fish next day. Are the people saying you must cycle just old school?

  • @trelopouloss
    @trelopouloss 7 років тому

    Well done Greek brother!

  • @pancakefish
    @pancakefish 5 років тому

    young George! great video!

  • @varinderpalkaur7532
    @varinderpalkaur7532 3 роки тому

    Nice I like it

  • @roankruger6066
    @roankruger6066 6 років тому

    We love fish!!

  • @T1702B
    @T1702B 7 років тому

    You are the best great job :)

  • @juniorsalas2220
    @juniorsalas2220 2 роки тому +1

    Anyone in 2022 watch this just to refresh? No, just me? Got it

  • @Lannah_Jill
    @Lannah_Jill 7 років тому +1

    I've got a bit of an odd question...
    I work with porcelain clay and have made tank decorations for freshwater tanks. Would a coral adhere it's self to the non-glazed porcelain since it's porous? I want to make a tank decoration I can put corals on, but I want to make sure it would be ok to put corals on the porcelain.

  • @brenner5147
    @brenner5147 9 років тому

    awesome video! did you hear about the yellow tang development?

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Brenner The Plane I did, I am actually in contact with them right now about getting some video!

    • @brenner5147
      @brenner5147 9 років тому

      CoralFish12g​ Wow, that woulf be awesome! Hope you can.

  • @timothyboles6457
    @timothyboles6457 4 роки тому

    Ok, I have heard of media reactors, but have no clue what they do or how they operate, are they kinda like protein skimmers in function and operation?

  • @hhinojosareef1
    @hhinojosareef1 9 років тому +7

    That's one sexy nano tank! Do they make this in 40 gallons?

  • @horseofspirits2
    @horseofspirits2 8 років тому +2

    Good video but, no need to add water from an old tank, this water does not really help with a cycle. You still need to let the tank cycle even with live sand, and you need some sort of ammonia source, you can't just leave it and expect it to cycle unless you are using live rock. You can definitely do a nano bare water without sand tank. Once the rock becomes live, it will act as the main harbor for bacteria, if you have enough rock you don't necessarily need sand. Sand can be helpful in other ways, but i'm not going to go into that right now. Also there is no need for a protein skimmer in such a small tank, however, a small reactor like the one you have can be helpful depending what you run in it. Good luck on this tank man!

  • @twinbird1817
    @twinbird1817 7 років тому

    Nice video. I could never keep coral though. I like having a lot of fish but that ultimately brings the nitrates up.

  • @tysonl1908
    @tysonl1908 4 роки тому

    My college is letting me have a 3 gallon :) I’ve got a reef going right now but I’d kind of like to see someone else attempt it first 👌🏼

  • @TGDBrandon
    @TGDBrandon 9 років тому

    I have a fluval edge 12 gallon and need new lighting. What should I get that'll fit that thank?

    • @TGDBrandon
      @TGDBrandon 9 років тому

      Tank*

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +TGD Brandon You could get a Radion XR15 W Pro, or something simple like the Aqualighter I showed in this video, or a Finnex. I love those.

  • @XxMalabooo
    @XxMalabooo 8 років тому

    Where can I get dry rock like the one you have but for a mini tank of 3 gallons?

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  8 років тому

      Contact West Mariculture! They custom build unique rock work for people searching like you.

  • @dannyvanagtmael8260
    @dannyvanagtmael8260 9 років тому +2

    Hello George, a question based on personal experience.... you install a seawatertank in a dorm....can you even sleep with the noise? And if you can, do you have a room-mate who is fine with the noise also? Personally I even had problems with the noise-issues of a sweetwatertank in my bedroom, I had to chose all components specially on low-noise specs... Keep up with your unique upudates please !

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +danny van agtmael My tank barely makes a sound. Especially compared to the sound of a fan that you will likely be running in a dorm. My roommate doesn't mind the sound because I don't think he can even hear it. Just a small pump. Our fans make more noise! Thanks

  • @denvermadison9052
    @denvermadison9052 7 років тому

    I'm also planning on setting up one in my dorm

  • @jeboyconner4334
    @jeboyconner4334 5 років тому +1

    Ay soooooo does the coral grow while it’s in the tank? Because I wanna grow and sell pieces of coral

  • @gracelee170
    @gracelee170 8 років тому

    I am trying to convert a regular clear 15 hex gal sea clear acrylic tank into a salt water. I need help picking out equipment or creating the filtering system. Any suggestions to building my own or buying a specific product?

  • @donlocke64
    @donlocke64 5 років тому

    good info, sound is very fuzzy

  • @cadelestherion
    @cadelestherion 9 років тому

    So what fish you gonna put in the tank when it is done cycling? I have 2 percula clownfish and a valentini puffer fish. They are great starter fish even if you like puffers the valentini puffers are great starter fish.

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +MaChuzle Gaming I was thinking something really unique like maybe a designer clownfish.

    • @cadelestherion
      @cadelestherion 9 років тому

      cool

  • @leonardovilla3757
    @leonardovilla3757 9 років тому

    I love that rock he put in.

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Leonardo Villa Head over to westmariculture.com/store/ to pick one up!

  • @jodywohdy1227
    @jodywohdy1227 7 років тому

    where did u buy that teered platformed insert

  • @mohammadnazmi2277
    @mohammadnazmi2277 7 років тому

    Hi.. can you help me setup saltwater tank in Fluval Flex Aquarium?.. Where to install the protein skimmer? Thanks..

  • @andrewsamazingreef5630
    @andrewsamazingreef5630 8 років тому +2

    Can I get that same exact tank from ocean box designs

  • @evadominic3077
    @evadominic3077 9 років тому

    Hey what's up I watched your other 2 videos of this tank. It's a nice set up. I was wondering what light are you running in this video

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Eva Dominic Thanks, Radion 15W Pro

    • @evadominic3077
      @evadominic3077 9 років тому

      +CoralFish12g the radios is what you upgraded to right? What's that temporary light in this video

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Eva Dominic Yeah. The temporary light is a Aqualighter 2 from COLLAR

    • @evadominic3077
      @evadominic3077 9 років тому

      +CoralFish12g thanks so much for the fast response. Oh I had a question and can't find it online. I have BTAs in my cube and recently got some maroon clowns and they started hosting the next day. But the BTAs don't seem to like it much. The anemone was fine at first but now they shrink and hide and the clowns seem to be fought at them and sometimes nip and force themselves in the anemone when they close at night. Should I leave them or remove them

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Eva Dominic I would try and feed them but yeah Maroons are really aggressive especially if they have not officially paired up yet. I might take them out depending on which you want more the fish or anemone.

  • @max.jenner.official
    @max.jenner.official 4 роки тому

    Thank you :)

  • @briandelp6185
    @briandelp6185 5 років тому

    i have a 120 gallon salt tank with a 1 puffer and 1 snowflake eel and im having a hard time getting the ammonia to 0 its always .25 even when i do 25% water changes.....any good advice???

    • @thecarolinareefer2894
      @thecarolinareefer2894 5 років тому

      Brian Delp Hopefully it’s leveled off by now! I would see if you’re vacuuming your gravel or if you have anything decaying in your tank? There is filter media to help with your ammonia such as carbon and ammonia reducing chips, and you can also add a half amount of bacteria starter to help combat the ammonia

  • @ajinkya4209211
    @ajinkya4209211 7 років тому

    hi....i need to know can i setup 1feet by 1 feet nano marine tank??? many told me its not possible as it will not survie and last long...i just want 2 clown fish and anemone in that...will that be ok???also which anemone is recommended??

  • @wolvielover
    @wolvielover 7 років тому

    hi! newbie here! I live on a tropical island would I be able to use beach sand and water?

  • @nsd2018
    @nsd2018 9 років тому

    what are you using in the media reactor at this stage? I have just started a nuvo 20 and i have the innovative marine media reactor, but i have not installed it yet. I do have bio pellets but i am not sure if i should install it during the cycling process. thanks!

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +NSD 201 I am about to start using GFO. Make sure you have a protein skimmer if you are going to use bio pellets.

  • @gabrielprodanovic
    @gabrielprodanovic 4 роки тому

    Could I use beach water and beach sand to do my tank? i live near the beach

  • @mikoisgaming5835
    @mikoisgaming5835 9 років тому

    I would like setup almost identical to yours wut should I do. And how much would your setup cost including some nice coral and fish

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Miko is gaming I would contact Oceanbox Designs. It will cost you around $300 to start a nano reef like this one.

    • @mikoisgaming5835
      @mikoisgaming5835 9 років тому

      thx :)

  • @playboi_cam_2x_
    @playboi_cam_2x_ 6 років тому +2

    Hi my name is Cameron Brown and I have been subscribed to your channel I have a few questions I need to ask you is how do you let the tank run all week not trying to being mean or anything like that because I am new to the saltwater hobby and I am supposed to be getting clown fish and last question I got the tank and the live sand do I have keep a eye on the water begin cloudy because I feel like I am going to get missed up and 3rd question is how do you know if the sainty level of the salt is good for clown fish

  • @tr1pl3t98
    @tr1pl3t98 8 років тому

    hey george i just got a gold headed goby hes in a 15 gallon tank and i was wondering if you had any tips on keeping him healthy ive heard they can be quit difficult when it comes to feeding

    • @christianhildalgo
      @christianhildalgo 8 років тому

      Does it eat when you feed him? If he does, he will not be picky. ;)

  • @jdisawesome481
    @jdisawesome481 7 років тому

    I transferred a 5 gallon tank to a 20 gallon today I’m wondering if I can put my inverts in it already or I have to wait ? And how long will my coral live w out lights?

  • @jessevannorman212
    @jessevannorman212 9 років тому

    I want a tank just like that. How many gallons is it? How did you get it like that? Like what did you tell the people at that website to get it that way?

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Jesse Van Norman Hi, it is almost 11 gallons. You need to reach out to Phuong at Oceanbox Designs. Talk to him and tell him you want a tank similar to mine. You will work it out with him and you can get one too. There is a link to his website in the description.

  • @davidwild5200
    @davidwild5200 6 років тому

    please tell me what light you used in this video

  • @cactusoutdoor7002
    @cactusoutdoor7002 6 років тому

    Very.​ ​good​ Clip.

  • @urbanreefer1545
    @urbanreefer1545 4 роки тому

    Is there a protein skimmer on this tank?

  • @liamackermann5851
    @liamackermann5851 8 років тому

    When starting a new tank is it necessary to boost the ph? I understand reef tanks need a ph around 8.2 and given that RODI and distilled water is closer to 7, how do people combat this problem? Im starting my first system soon and this just came to my attention.

    • @cedpatin
      @cedpatin 8 років тому

      Liam Ackermann the salt you mix to your water usually boost it up close to 8.2 or so

  • @brucegelman8113
    @brucegelman8113 9 років тому

    what are you using to feed the nitrobacter and nitrosomonas bacterium in the cycling process.They need some ammonification you know.

  • @beckhartman3599
    @beckhartman3599 8 років тому

    What's your opinion on the fluval starter 13.5gallon starter tank?

  • @barbarar2216
    @barbarar2216 6 років тому +4

    ''dont like live rock cause it can bring bad stuff'' dumps used water from a store in the tank XD that was kinda funny, sorry for the comment, its a nice video and nicely explained.

  • @thevirtualzookeeper8226
    @thevirtualzookeeper8226 6 років тому +1

    I do freshwater tanks and I have one with sand. I know in freshwater you have to disturb the sand once in a while to avoid air bubbles turning toxic... do you have to do the same with a reef tank?

    • @mrmisterman999
      @mrmisterman999 5 років тому

      only if the bed is storing high amount of methane. Which in a small tank you shouldnt have that problem unless you have lots of detritus going to waste. A protein skimmer helps with this.

  • @revo9918
    @revo9918 7 років тому +1

    Hi George! I loved this video so much, I ordered a mariculture bonsai. It hasn’t come yet but it’s going into my 3 month old Coralife Biocube 16g. I’m just starting out with no experience in saltwater, only freshwater tanks. I have a reef rock in there now. It was a horrible choice and that’s why I want to replace it. The corals are safely on racks. I’ve got 3 fish, a cleaner shrimp and some snails. All are doing great. My question is: Am I going to kill anything changing out the rock to the bonsai? Is there anything I need to know to prevent that? I have a sand substrate. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

  • @Bill_Russell_aka_Coolbreeze
    @Bill_Russell_aka_Coolbreeze 8 років тому

    Any good suggestions on how to stabilize PH? I have a reef tank I try to keep at 8.3. I'll use an 8.3 buffer which will do the trick... for about a day or two. Then it'll fluctuate and drop as low as 7.8/9 It seems like a never ending go around. Any tricks up your sleeve?

  • @vb3833
    @vb3833 8 років тому

    hey question ,what does media reactor does?

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  8 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/bNSaRPcO_Dg/v-deo.html

  • @williewhskyhands
    @williewhskyhands 9 років тому

    If I want to buy that exact tank from ocean box designs, what do I do?

    • @coralfish12g
      @coralfish12g  9 років тому

      +Will Yoakum Contact Phuong by going to his website linked in the description. Email him and ask him you want the same tank! oceanboxdesigns.com/