There is a comment on this video that I need to address. This is to do with what I said in the video regarding budget LED lighting. To ensure proper coverage over this area of 66" x 24", I would need 3 viparspectra 165w, which currently run at CAD$150 each thanks to a $10 off coupon. That would be CAD$450. (The reason the viparspectra was my other choice for cheap LED's is because of the BRS video that shows, out of all the black boxes they tested, the viparspectra has a spectrum that most closely matches the peaks we are looking for at various wave lengths) These do come with a hanging kit, which most other vendors would charge for. This photon 48 v2+ runs CAD$950, and the photon 50 v2+ runs at CAD $970. Another point for the value of these lights is that they come with hanging kits and mounting kits. Most other vendors charge additional for those. If anyone knows another LED light that prices between CAD$450 and CAD $970 that would light this 66" x 24" area, please respond to this comment. The last thing I intend to do is to mislead anyone through my videos. Please bear in mind, you will have to factor in a hanging kit or mounting kit if the light doesn't come with one. Thank you for watching the video and participating. Take care my friends.
@MrDon967
3 жыл бұрын
not what i was expecting under "budget reef" that has lights costing $1k as for vipar they also have a 30" 300w option usually goes for 250-300usd so in $600usd you'd had 2 300w 30" vipar that would cover almost 100% of your tank length and ofcoz brand new but hey are you going to be selling those sps and lps?
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
@Mr. Avi Sorry buddy. I didn't realize there was a response to my post. 😔 I do sell the frags locally.😀 As for the lighting, the photon 50v2+ is US$715, which is a little more expensive than the 2 300w viparspectras at US$500 - US$600. I think the post is legit, to me it goes Viparspectra, then photons. I'm not aware of any LED lighting that would sit between the 2. And I must say, so far I am still very happy with the photons. The spread has really surprised me in a good way. 👍
@MrDon967
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT No biggy man. yes between 1 photon 50v2+ at 715 and 2 vipar 300w at 550-600 after shipping it isn't much of a difference. but i just wanted to make sure you are aware of the 300w version which again would cover 60" instead of 48" since from the video it seems you weren't aware of the 300w version since you reasoning for the photon 50v2+ was due to not wanting to add 3 leds of the 165w. but ya between 3 165w and 1 photon 50v2+ there is still double the cost difference between them in CAD. but all just sharing my thought process as i need to decide also if i want 2 165w or 1 300w for my 5ft tank for 260usd. i don't like the 2 led triangle look so i might just for with 1 300w but 2 leds would let me mix light easily on edges so idk yet
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrDon967 there is a fb group eh. "Viparspectra owners group". You might want to ask there to get some opinions. I see what you mean, weird in Canada the 300w is only $280. Substantially cheaper than the photon.
@MrDon967
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT oh wow i'll look into the group thanks man :D
@iwantosavemoney
4 ай бұрын
Wow that is a awesome tank my friend
@ASMRaphael
3 жыл бұрын
The views are so stuning! :) Amazing video! :)
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the video and the kind words Raphael! 🙏
@artofwar-3263
3 жыл бұрын
Great job on the tank and information provided !
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! 😀 I was fired up while filming this particular video. Maybe I accidentally had some caffeine. 😂
@the.humble.reefer7230
3 жыл бұрын
Looks great
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video Scott. 🙏 Cheers. 😀
@LayneWilson
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your first frag tank. Those are really nice dimensions.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video Layne. 🙏 The longer I've had the tank and worked on it, the happier I am with a dedicated tank just for frags. I think all reefers should get one if it's in their budget and their coral are growing. 👍
@LayneWilson
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT Totally agree its nice to keep your displays clean and clutter free. As well as a more secure easy way of managing frags.
@Jtone_philthy_aquatics
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful tank! I love the dimensions!! I’m a big fan of long shallow tanks 🤙🔥 the corals look amazing as well 👍
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jtone! 🙏 I'm starting to really enjoy it. 15 inches sounds really short, but when I'm looking at it, it looks fine to me. I could see myself getting a shallow reef display tank in the future. 😀
@semisuccessfulreefer220
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome looking setup!
@jerry3sanchez
3 жыл бұрын
Nice frag tank!👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻👊🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you checking out the video. 🙏 thank you! 😀
@TH-uz3sc
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a dope tank!
@richardportelli1983
3 жыл бұрын
Zoas are very forgiving, but they like nutrients either target feeding or nitrates 5 to 10ppm and phosphates 0.04 to 0.09 or a combo of everything. similar to what lps love dirty water as people say.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard! 😀 I've got an order for a new salifert nitrate test kit. I'm sure that will provide a better picture of where the nutrients are at. I've kind of wondered for awhile if my nitrates have bottomed out especially based on comments in my other videos about pale coloration. 👍 I'd love to figure this out cause there are some absolutely gorgeous zoas out there. 😍
@skysurfer79
4 ай бұрын
Hi ! hope u doing well 👍 im wondering if you could give us some updates about this tank in particular. How is it going ? what do you exactly do with those corals ? do you sell or keep them for your display tank ? thanks, ciao👋
@elpimpi7135
2 ай бұрын
How much did the tank cost? Great vid btw
@jaybrielakoi7747
3 жыл бұрын
This guy sounds like Andrew Yang
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video Jay. 🙏 I'm not familiar with Andrew Yang, but it's a good thing that he sounds like me right? 😅
@steevareno2002
2 жыл бұрын
How much does a tank like that sell for?
@LukasEragon
3 жыл бұрын
Is that a pectinia @9:30 where the damsels are? (if so, do you know if it's available for sell anywhere?) it's cool!
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Good eye Lucas. 👍 That is a space invader pectinia. It is really common nowadays, if you are in the states you should be able to find a frag at a reasonable price. If you are in the Okanagan, I've got a frag for sale. 🙂 Thank you for watching the video. 🙏
@LukasEragon
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT cool! I'll see if I can find a frag here in lower 48. Ty!
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
@@LukasEragon you are so lucky! Check with your local reef2reef / fb group as well. The pricing of coral up here in Canada is brutal, for example a frag of walt disney up here vendors want between CAD$250 and up for it, where as I know in the lower 48 it can be bought for below US$100. Cheers. 😀
@Baiduist
3 жыл бұрын
What's the reason for gate valve need to be close to the sump? Thanks
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video LETS ROCK! 🙏 The following is the reason I plumbed the gate valve close to the sump and is taken directly from gmacreef: "All things being equal, the siphon will purge air and start faster if the valve is down closer to the pipe's outlet. This is because as water fills the pipe, the air exits the high section of pipe easier than the low section that's after the valve. That is - less air needs to purge and exit the pipe downwards."
@Baiduist
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT thanks so much for the details
@bobmcrae1178
3 жыл бұрын
I see you are from Penticton? Where do you get all your stuff in the Okanagan?
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob. Thanks for checking out the video. 🙏 *edit i forgot to mention, I dont have a lot of free time, to get to any local stores it is at least 1 hour away at the purple seahorse. That is part of the reason mosf of my shopping is done online. If you are up north, AJs is good as well and I believe they can price match. Equipment and supplies are typically from j&l aquatics and reefsupplies.ca . Or if I am down in Kelowna, Purple Seahorse. Fish - j&l, local reefers rehoming fish, or purple seahorse (i qt all my fish, especially those from pet shops) Coral - various online vendors or locals. I've got a Facebook page called Okanagan Corals if you see anything in the video you're interested in, please send the page a pm. 🙂
@bobmcrae1178
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT Don't do the Facebook thing im on Instagram. Just got into the saltwater hobby in the beginning of January. I live in Airdrie but just bought a place in peachland. I have 75 gal tank with fish looking to get into the corals add some color. Any advice on starter lights and corals?
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! That is nearby! I'm on Instagram @thereeferyt . You can shoot me a dm there. As for lighting, if it is a standard 75g 48"w x 18"d x 21"h, for led you would be happy with the photon 48 v2. Like I mentioned in the video, I dont know how it's value can be topped in terms of coverage and proven ability to grow coral. If money is no object, the radion g5's look amazing. If you aren't interested in sps, kessils provide a very nice shimmer. If you are more old-school, t5's are always good and I'm sure you can find some older fixtures at bargain prices. You can add an led light bar for the led pop, but if you're going to do that, I'd just go with the photons. As for coral, as long as you have proper nutrient removal and your rocks arent covered in algae. Zoas, Lps such as frogspawn, hammers, chalices, acans, even simple sps like montipora, birdsnest should do fine.
@bobmcrae1178
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT perfect thanks for the info
@atfinthehouse8631
3 жыл бұрын
Far from budget. Well organized and built out. The Jebao just can be angled so the flow is not direct at the corals. That will give you the ability to randomize the flow.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks ATF. Yeah I guess value is the better word. 🤔 I think the value of the Jebaos can't be beat. With the randomized flow ability, even if the magnets weaken over time, they are so reasonably priced that replacing some is not a big deal. 👍
@allengrant6417
3 жыл бұрын
700$ isn’t a budget light there’s so many leds between this one and a viprasectra very misleading
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry Allen. 😔 Up here in Canada, those are the leds I am familiar with. What are the other led lights you are referring to between the 2 that would light up a 66" x 24" area?
@MW-ut3dk
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT Was he serious or just trolling you? Strange that he hasn’t responded with any alternatives... BRS has also done an in depth look at the Reefbreeders and you’re right that they are great lights for the price when used appropriately. I can’t think of many leds that could provide enough par for your frag tank for less than $1k. Even AI primes won’t provide enough light unless you use at least 4/5 units, which would put you over $1k.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
@@MW-ut3dk Thanks for your input M W. 🙏To be honest I am not sure if he was trolling. Nice of him not to give my video a thumbs down though. 😂 I'm thoroughly impressed with the light so far.. only thing is, on fb someone was talking about living in China, and apparently the light is significant cheaper over there.
@MW-ut3dk
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT No import tariff over there...🤦♂️. Don’t sweat some of the comments when they come from questionable sources. Like I said BRS did a very thorough review of Reefbreeeders leds and found them almost the best lights in terms of $/par. And Battle Corals, a well known sps frag seller here in the lower 48, swears by their qualities. They sold their G3 radions and used Reefbreeders instead years ago. These leds are also backed up by great support, service, and a US warranty. I’m planning on using their longest model w/ ati’s or led bars on my 5ft tank upgrade soon.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
@@MW-ut3dk this is a totally late response, but I got this light specifically because I saw Adam and Therman using it. 😀 So far, it has lived up to my expectations. Growth and coloration have been good under it. I'm considering getting 2 photon 50's next year for the display tank. Metal halides are tough in the summer months.
@oubliette862
3 жыл бұрын
there is nothing budget here at all...example...budget light 10-30 gal tank is 50-100 u.s. dollars umm not 1000, thats not budget. a budget tank isnt 5000 g's its 40-100 u.s...the light alone cost more than my tank and everything in it lol. being the smallest frag is typically 30 bucks...idk how much the frags alone here cost. hobbies are done over time not a month. this is what i call a Mctank any one with a bunch of money can have it.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video Dyn. =) Unfortunately budget is a subjective word that holds different meanings to different people. Based on your comment, budget means cheapest to you. Regarding your comments on the coral, coral are not equipment. The coral in the tank have been accumulated and cultivated over 4 years. The frags in the system were made by me. Thanks again. Have a great day. You're an awesome human.
@jaylee4855
3 жыл бұрын
Just another Ebay scam artist in the works
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video Jay. Not sure what your comment means. Can you elaborate? Thanks.
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