A few things I forgot to mention: - I do feed PE mysis once in awhile. I'm lazy, the freezer is upstairs and it makes my hands smell. - I feed easy masstick once or twice a week. I believe it does elevate phosphates and nitrates as my glass gets dirty faster when I use it. So I use it sparingly. - for coral foods I havent been feeding very much. But with the new frag system I am target feeding again, trying for 2 times a week, sometimes it is only once. That is all I can think of for now. 🤔
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Also forgot to mention, I do use carbon in the tank. It is expensive polyplab stuff that I put into a bag I got from BRS that sits passively in my sump. Change out roughly once a month. I use the stuff because I do have the toadstool leather in there which would release chemicals for chemical warfare and I wonder if zoas would as well.
@artofwar-3263
3 жыл бұрын
Just got caught up in the last couple of videos... LOOKING AWESOME 👌 !
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. 😁 Been tough the last little while, your comment means alot. 🥰
@Alex_Correa
Жыл бұрын
7:43 I think the reason why they want you to use a calibration solution of 1.026 is because IF your water isn't zero (in the scientific vision you actually can't prove 100% that your RO/DI water is really zero because of variables including any kind of POSSIBLE contaminants !) They want to calibrate precisely, so they chose the best number for a solution different than zero. They made the instrument, so they should offer the very best to calibrate. I don't think they want to sell a solution for the sake of making that extra money only. It's also to preserve the line of calibration of the instrument. i will give another example... We all know that sea water's pH should be at 8.2. Should we calibrate a pH probe using sea water, then? We need 2 solutions, instead. It's just part of the deal. Love the videos! Gotta love Acros!
@PatrickJewellTheGreat
3 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t hurt to have another reference for salinity. So ideally you’d do a triple point calibration, but that’s not really possible with a refractometer. So you do need another reference solution besides pure RO/DI water.
@Tensayif
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@reggie8566
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video as always.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. 🙏 Appreciate the support. 🙂
@dennismoody4312
2 жыл бұрын
Calibration fluid is only meant to be used once after the seal being cracked.
@garrycole9187
3 жыл бұрын
I calibrate using distilled water, my RO/DI water can be off some times(not by much but some times it is off). Agreed, you need consistency, not complete accuracy which isn't achievable with hobby test grade kit.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video and your feedback Garry. 🙏 Consistency is definitely key. 😀
@TattooedDancer91
3 жыл бұрын
Regarding refractometers. The calibration fluid is best because the refractometer itself is not perfect. Even though it has ATC and bla bla, there is still a margin of error. So eliminating as much margin of error as possible, by using a standard close to the targeted value and at a temperature that matches the goal as well, would be most precise. (edit: instead of increasing the margin by calibrating to 0. What if it's 2% off for each 0.005 increment from 0 to 1.026?) The problem as you also say is the fluid's margin of error. I've tested three different against eachother, and they were different by up to 0.002 sg. Then I went to handmade hydrometers by Tropic Marin. Clearly the most reliable option. A bit more work, but there's no doubt.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed explanation Tattoo. 🙏 I will get a hydrometer in the future. You mean one of those floating ones right? I'm on a spending hiatus right now.. have had alot of temptation😬 but have managed to avoid purchases for the last few months. 😀
@TattooedDancer91
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT Yes the high precision floating glass hydrometer. The thing about it is, it will never change in weight and size. So it's always accurate. And that's a blessing since you can get doubts about all other tools that need calibration. :D I know what you mean! I just splurged holiday money on the new G3 from Giesemann... I don't regret it though!
@goodyearreefer8994
3 жыл бұрын
Some good info here...subscribed!
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the support my friend. 🙏🙂
@ryanrich06
3 жыл бұрын
People get way to caught up in numbers. Every single tank can be successful with different parameters, like you said STABILITY is the key.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! 🙏 If your coral look good and there are no indication of issues, id keep things steady as she goes. 😀 Thanks for checking the video out.
@erikreagan2339
3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter what you calibrate it with. To be precise you need to you your Refractometer your hydrometer and a third like a salinity probe. That will tell you what's off and give you the most accurate when you find the average. I bet you will be surprised when you see the hydrometer is the most consistent. Mine is 8 years old and is always on point.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry Erik, for some reason I missed this comment on my KZitem app. Thank you for checking out the video and for the hydrometer comment. I'm 100% onboard with the hydrometer, I just haven't got one yet. Thanks again.
@toejah
3 жыл бұрын
I believe the reason to use the cal solution on the refractometer is that its a known standard. Where the RO is not. So if your RO has some impurity in it you may be setting your cal above 0
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video toejah. 🙏 I can see what you are saying, but let me ask you this for the sake of discussion and the KZitem algorithm 😉. What if the 1.026 calibration solution has some issue, whether from expiration or precipitation. Wouldn't that be worse? With rodi water, I have a tds meter on my rodi unit that let's me know the tds after the di resin + a portable tds meter to confirm 0. Even with minor impurities that make the water 1 or 2 tds, the refraction rate of that water should be very close to 1.000 . I dont believe that is a correct answer to which is better for calibrating, but I wanted viewers to think about whether calibrating to 1.026 really makes more sense. 🙂
@sayurasem
3 жыл бұрын
I think calibrating to 1.026 is more accurate because it’s closer to the goal salinity than 1.000 which is very far from the goal.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the video Sayu! 🙏 The following is my response for thoughtful discussion, not because I do not appreciate you. 🙂 My response to that is "what does a refractometer measure and how does it do so? Why does it need to be calibrated in the first place?" It measures the refractive index of light, which is a purely physical phenomenon as we learn in physics. If that is what a refractometer measures and the measurement is based on the scientific principle of refraction, why should it matter what we use to calibrate it, whether 1.026 or 1.000? I googled the internal workings of a refractometer real quick and the calibration screw is connected to a reticle. I believe calibration of the instrument is necessary because as the instrument experiences some rough shipping or handling, the lenses in the refractometer may shift, thus the need for calibration. Once the instrument is recalibrated, whether it is to 1.026 or 1.000, it should work for all refractive index levels. It's just like a ph probe, we don't require it to be calibrated to 8.2 even though that is the ph everyone should be aiming for.
@joshua_w
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT because it depends on the refractometer. People are assuming SG is a linear scale which it isnt. The problem with saying you got a amazon one doesnt say what purpose made it was for. Some brands are not for seawater they are for brackish and others for fresh. Because the scale is not linear the window of accuracy is much smaller. A person is to calibrate to their particular tool rather then a particular solution.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
@@joshua_w Thanks for checking out the video Josh. 🙏 What does SG stand for?
@joshua_w
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT specific gravity
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
@@joshua_w thanks for not making fun of me for not getting that. I'm originally from Singapore, and once I had that in my head, just couldn't think of anything else. Thanks for sharing that Josh. I wasn't aware that specific gravity isn't on a linear scale. Are you saying because SG isn't on a linear scale that an incorrect calibration at 1.000 could result in an error at 1.026 that is exponentially greater than if there was a minor calibration error at 1.026? How do you feel about James' suggestion, to calibrate with 1.026 than double check with rodi for 1.000? Or vice versa.
@gtamantube
3 жыл бұрын
Ya man I am subscribed with the bell on
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
That makes me so happy. =)
@ReefingwithO
3 жыл бұрын
This is not scientific grade equipment, it’s hobbyist grade - that’s a big difference in price, procedure and quality. It’s always better to calibrate equipment closer to the number where you are going to use it, just in case the equipment is “off” if you are off at 0, even a little, that’s a long way to 1.026 and the drift could be wide, if you calibrate at 1.026 and you are off a little, then that’s all you are off. That’s why our equipment is calibrated because it tends to drift.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
That is a great point O. What do you think about what James said earlier, about using both to check the calibration? I've been fortunate when using rodi to calibrate my refractometer. Havent had any issues so far, but I did buy a second one just to verify that the first one still works okay.
@gtamantube
3 жыл бұрын
That yellow tang is probably worth a grand now
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
That is great considering I have 2 of them! Should have stocked up. 😁 Appreciate you checking out the video. 🙏
@sylvester7800
3 жыл бұрын
LITHIUM IS THE WATER . I'M IN HAMILTON AND I DID A ICP AND HAD A YELLOW READING FOR LITHIUM .
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Shoot! Shouldn't rodi filter that out? 😬☹
@sylvester7800
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT nope. I have a 6 stage and it still gets through. It’s just the water additives. The city just dumps crap to control the bad stuff
@Reefahholic
2 жыл бұрын
What is the acro at 5:00 and do you know your par numbers at that coral and in the rest of the tank?
@TomM-hv6ui
3 жыл бұрын
You want to calibrate to what you are aiming for not calibrate to a number far away
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bob. That seems to be the consensus. 👍
@jamesmolnar7780
3 жыл бұрын
I calibrate with 35 ppt calibration solution then check it with RODI. The theory is you're testing your water that is around 35 ppt, so why calibrate at 0 ppt, you want it accurate at the range your testing not at 0. But for me my RODI and 35 ppt have always been the exact same.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you checking out the video buddy. 🙏 Your last sentence highlights my point. This is a scientific instrument that is testing the water content of liquids using its refractive index. Why should it matter that the instrument is calibrated with 0 ppt or 35 ppt solution? It shouldn't. It shouldn't change the reading. When I look up what brewers use for calibrating their refractometers, at least on Google it recommends distilled water. There may be some scientific principal i am missing regarding refraction at higher ppt, but when I look at other scientific instruments, it makes me scratch my head. 🧏♂️ I dont have a calibrate my thermometer for a specific range, it tells me what the temp is whether it is -10⁰c or 30⁰c. Same with an anemometer, whether winds are 0 or 50 km/h.
@jamesmolnar7780
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT I agree, but for me it just adds a sense of double checking. If for whatever reason your RODI is off or there's still traces of salt left on the screen or who knows what. I check at 35 then at 0, make sure they line up, if they don't then I do it until it does. It cost me $5 for the calibration solution and its lasted 2 years. Cheap insurance in this hobby.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesmolnar7780 That is a great point about the redundancy. I'll pick one up my next order for that added peace of mind. 👍
@Eunos_FD3S
3 жыл бұрын
6:00 what i like about "___ "what? i heard benareef.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
You are correct. 👍 Sorry that was definitely mumbly on my part. 🥺 Thanks for watching the video! 🙂
@shelbytwp100
3 жыл бұрын
Good content ... subed... I liked the way you felt about things.. I am the same way however not as successful as you.. but I like the hobby.. its all it matters to me.. I'll get to that level sooner or later
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shelby. 🙏🙂 Things aren't always rosey in my reef but I'm starting to realize less is more. 🤔 Next video will look at my icp results from back in February because I had some issues in January.
@marcelrodriguez2067
3 жыл бұрын
So strange for me i have to dose 10% less cal then alk for the esv b ionic or else my calcium will start to go higher and higher. I always thought it had to be dosed in equal parts. Also for the salifert calcium i had 2 batches that where off by 80ppm which is alot even for calcium. I did an icp test and it was the new one that was off.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
I've often wondered about that the equal part dosing, because I use kalkwasser in my ato and kalkwasser has more calcium than alk, I used to dose similar to what you are doing. Ever since I had the calcium crash, I've just dosed them equally, and my icp test results show they are fine. Regarding the salifert test kits, the bad batch could explain why some people don't like their kits. For me, I tested calcium at roughly 420 to 430, and the fauna marin icp test said calcium was at 412. Which is very close. Magnesium I was testing 1410, the fauna marin icp showed 1427. Which again is super close. Thanks for the support. 🙂🙏
@patterdalezipsuzilil
2 жыл бұрын
I use tropic Marin pro reef it's gone up 20 quid a bucket rediculas but it's the best salt on the market
@TheReeferYT
2 жыл бұрын
Tropic Marin has been the rage the last couple of years here in Canada. It seems to be the best salt, especially with the built in ice tests they perform per batch. Not sure about Europe, but everything has gotten more expensive here, all equipment and consumables have had significant increases. Thank you for checking out the video. I appreciate it! 🙏🏼
@patterdalezipsuzilil
2 жыл бұрын
Over here UK people get mixed up with TMC pro reef it's a totally different salt tropic Marin pro reef with the pink coral pic on it think it's an acro is blended in Germany so it says on bucket in German labs best I ever used only need dose sodium carbonate every 2 days and 5ml of salifert hard soft trace on the Friday before my bi weekly water change but my tank only has about 60 small colony's and fragging like mad must say tho best thing I ever added besides salt is soda lime reactor on my skimmer
@ct2368
3 жыл бұрын
Calibration solution has a expiration date.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
That probably explains what I was reading when I first looked into how to calibrate a refractometer. 👍 James brought up a good point that using both provides better assurance that the refractometer is accurate. Do you calibrate using calibration solution? 🙂
@arthurman9021
3 жыл бұрын
How do you know that feeding amino before lights come on is better than feeding at night?
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the video Arthur. 🙏 That is a great question, I read somewhere that acros absorb aminos in the day during photosynthesis and at night they use their polyps to capture food particles. 🤔 I did more reading after your question, and it seems like there are mixed answers when it comes to different systems. But the reasoning above is the reasoning I have been following. 👍 Cheers.
@arthurman9021
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT personally i have tried at night and with lights on. I found that when adding aminos during the day, it seems to fuel the algae or cyano more unless your tank is packed with corals
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
@@arthurman9021 That is a great observation, coral density may be key. Every system is unique, that is probably why there hasn't been a consensus amongst reefers as to the best time to feed aminos. 👍
@davelenjan19
3 жыл бұрын
hi bud just wondering how your magnesium stay on the range level? even tho your dosing 2 parts only do you dose magnesium buffer? tia.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question and checking out the video friend. ESV B-Ionic actually has magnesium that is dosed, I believe with the Calcium. I didn't mention it in my video, but prior to my ICP test, I did manually dose ESV Magnesium every 1 or 2 weeks, and I was adding magnesium to my fresh saltwater whenever I mixed a new batch. My latest ICP test from late January 2021 showed magnesium of about 1430 (Salifert test was showing me 1350). Since I received my results, I have stopped dosing magnesium. I will be sending another ICP test in, and I will determine then how much I actually need to supplement in addition to the B-Ionic.
@davelenjan19
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheReeferYT thanks for the reply👊🏻
@JMehalick
3 жыл бұрын
The reason 1.026 is pushed is because capitalism. Don’t need to buy RODI.
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input my friend. 🙏 That is part of my suspicion as well but I'm not a scientist. 🤔
@gregoryrunningelk865
3 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry, but your corals look very dull to me, where’s the color?
@TheReeferYT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Greg. 👍 Totally right, turns out my nitrates were too low. I've since started dosing nitrates combined with the macroalgae dying off and the colors have darkened.
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