I started this hobby by working at a fish store 43 years ago. I took it up again serioulsy 11 years ago. This advice is as good for me as it is for beginners.
@epa316
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you said that it's not required to have a sump and complex plumbing underneath the tank. That's a big part of why I have stayed with freshwater.
@1776Jan
11 ай бұрын
Most youtubers that talk about fish always push tons of equipment you do not need. I am glad you are being honest with us.
@joshua969
3 жыл бұрын
"listening to everybody rather than somebody"....this. When I started my head was spinning because of the myriad of different opinions, methods, etc.
@truereefkeeping6022
3 жыл бұрын
I’m on month 5 and my head is still spinning, so much stuff to remember and so much stuff to do ALL THE TIME
@Wogix26
3 жыл бұрын
@@truereefkeeping6022 try an aquarium app. I keep track of all my tests and when I need to do maintenance as well as when I added anything or did whatever. Even has a hall of fish for the ones that decided to yeet themselves into my filter sock. RIP firefish why must your species be inherently suicidal
@sonofbiscuit838
3 жыл бұрын
@@Wogix26 which app do you use? I feel like having an app like that would help a lot!
@Wogix26
3 жыл бұрын
@@sonofbiscuit838 personally I use my fish pal. It’s two dollars it’s not perfect but two dollars to keep track of everything is great. I think there might be some other free options however
@sonofbiscuit838
3 жыл бұрын
@@Wogix26 Thanks I'll have to check it out!
@jfgad
3 жыл бұрын
With covid, i started a fresh water 30 gal. After that, a 10 gal with shrimps and otto. And another 10 gal. I added a 40 breader with guppy, shrimps and otto. Last week-end, i got a 20 gal saltwater tank. I still have all my tanks running really well! All natural plants. I think i’ll go for a pair of clown and anemone. For now, it’s cycling... live sand and live rocks. I’m now one of your subscriber! Cheers!
@jintsu49
3 жыл бұрын
I started with a 2.5 and it was the most successful tank, then I went up to a 20, then 56 and then back down to a fluval 13.5 and im pretty happy with it. I don’t know id ever want a big tank. Me personally I prefer the smaller tanks.
@lukebouwman7271
2 жыл бұрын
@Trail Mix if you get a closed top it should not evaporate anymore
@retr0galaxy647
2 жыл бұрын
I baught a 20 gallon tank and I'm a beginner, I thought that was good enough but everyone's yelling to get a 50 or 120 gallon tank, I just don't have that kind of money and I spent 109 dollars on this tank, do you have any advice to maintain a small saltwater tank? (I plan to slowly start to save money to upgrade to a bigger tank)
@travelbug9831
Жыл бұрын
I’d love to get some help! I’m putting together a 6 gallon cube and would love whatever advice you have
@stupidkitty84
Жыл бұрын
Same. I started with 35/40 gal, then 75 gal, and now I'm back down to Biocube 32 gal. I'm actually about to add a Nuvo 10 or 15 to start a zoa and ricordea tank. Big tanks take too much time, money and maintenance.
@sabrinaswinconeck
Жыл бұрын
Same till an anemone died 🫤
@MrDon967
3 жыл бұрын
"cutting up a piece of Fiji..." as someone who is from Fiji Islands this has to be the highlight of the video for me maybe that's what I'll name my 120g reef setup. " *A Piece Of Fiji* "
@Felis-Concolor
3 жыл бұрын
The upgrading is so true. I've upgraded just about everything since I've started. Quality is key.
@bakersohc
3 жыл бұрын
Buy once, cry once
@sailavish
3 жыл бұрын
Do I need a all in one kit? For filtration?
@Felis-Concolor
3 жыл бұрын
@@sailavish if you're in it for long term and success, get a sump and skimmer. It's so worth it. Otherwise you'll spend more money down the line trying to fix the poor filtration like I did. It's night and day.
@jonathankhuzkian6419
3 жыл бұрын
I literally just bought a bigger tank yesterday, lol
@eoghainlebioda1396
3 жыл бұрын
I love how the intros to thesw videos are so brief. Straight into the reason we're all here
@HaiGirlHey
7 ай бұрын
Yes started within 30 secs
@phillipamond3317
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos. It has given me the confidence to take on a 150 gallon reef ( forever ) tank that is coming next week, no room for anything else. Number one lesson from you guys.... patience ! Just finished my dry marko rock aquascape and I must say not bad, your videos did help with it. Every thing is rodded and glue. Let the cycle begin !!
@tylerjaax4917
3 жыл бұрын
I went with a 45 gallon all in one and went middle of the road. Kept it up for 3 years before upgrading. I don’t think you can have enough experience in 1 year as a new Reefer before upgrading. You haven’t made enough mistakes yet. 3 years is a better goal to me for a first tank.
@MrDon967
3 жыл бұрын
all depends on how those sps looks some people might make less mistakes then others my first freshwater tank in the US and all the fish sadly died my second batch of fish all alive and well apart from losing 2 red minnows which cost like 21cents each the rest all thriving and i did several hours of research yet still failed on the contrary my first ever try in saltwater and the fish all thriving and now getting ready for upgrade to 120g with no fish loss at all yet.
@codysmtbchannel2404
2 ай бұрын
Started at a 10 then a 20 now converted my 30 gallon freshwater tank to saltwater I am happy now
@jessicalevy9803
3 жыл бұрын
You guys are great! Watched a ton of your videos and was a super big help to starting my first tank. Despite some recommendations I have a 10 gallon reef and of course had some minor issues (lost a couple fish), however the 20% water change religiously every week has kept things happy and healthy. Key is research, understanding your commitment to maintenance, and not going too fast. 7+ months in could be happier getting into the hobby. Cheers!
@Eazy_Company
3 жыл бұрын
20% is quite a bit every week, 10% a week is better and what they preach on this channel. You're taking out a lot of nutrients, unless levels are bad 10% a week is best.
@Danyal7016
3 жыл бұрын
Even doing a water change every week seems like a lot of work, atm I’m keeping just a saltwater tank with no corals with good amount of clean up crew. Only do water changes when my nitrates go above 10 Which is like once a month or so.
@antonarson
2 жыл бұрын
How would you get the cycle started in a tank with dry rock? Buy live sand and a turbo start and pray it has enough OUMPF to get it going? Feed with ammonia maybe, to create those NO2, NO3?
@stephenmartin7227
2 жыл бұрын
A 55 gallon long is perfect for a beginner! I say this because they are so much easier to find and you can most likely find them cheaper then most tanks.
@MexHIg2000
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward on upgrading from a 20 To a 120 really want to add a captive bred tang Algo a lot more room for aquascape ! Thanks for all the information guys
@jessicaevans7451
10 ай бұрын
Any recommendations for a 10 gallon tank? I'm just starting, and I don't have room for more 😅
@frankieg3933
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the information! Been keeping freshwater planted tanks for over 6 years now looking to get into saltwater. Appreciate the info!
@rivertheservicedoodle1730
2 жыл бұрын
I learned that I loved saltwater tanks when I was 5 my dad had one. And I’ve had several planted freshwater tanks. I’m gonna be building my first reef tank this year. I’m so excited to start this
@freakygoblin3068
3 жыл бұрын
Used setups.. started with this with a redsea reefer. Had the option to have everything, including livestock. Didn't take them up on the livestock option. Why? I think if you are starting, it will help if you actually start from scratch, learning the basics. Can also mean "needing everything" comes into play. You may not need all the equipment such as GFO reactor or even dosing. Couple of mistakes I think a lot of newbies do: 1. thinking they are an exception when something is called "expert only" and 2. Overstocking corals as tank look bare. Corals will grow.
@jasonjackson4528
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks BRS; very happy that you all will give good advice.
@jtb65
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched the 52 weeks and a lot more of your content including follow ups. That said I’ve not yet started my reef tank so no need to rush 😆 I also like to have all the content to take in and be informed as much as possible .
@ColoradoStreaming
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Especially the tip on going too fast. I have run freshwater setups for a decade and this is my number 1 rule for any fish tank. Everything you should do you need to do slow. Take your time cycling the tank, only buy a few fish at a time and let your bacteria adjust, acclimate your fish 10-20 min longer just in case, spend another day letting the temp stabilize on a new tank, spend the time bringing your new water up to temp if you have an RO system off your cold tap. I found the second you start to rush anything or not consciously slowing down you run into problems. I imagine this is especially true in a reef tank where the animals have evolved over tens of thousands of years in an extremely stable environment and you do something to shock that system in 10 min.
@AnthonyLGreen-cz9wy
2 жыл бұрын
I have run into this scenario. Started a Freshwater tank 2 weeks ago. I put a bacteria starter in it and thought I could add fish on day 5. Water just started to look cloudy that morning but I got fish anyway and all of them died in less than 24 hours. I decided to get my water checked and my nit’s were at 0, PH was low and hardly any ammonia. My water has been cloudy for 9 days now. Finally got a test kit and found my PH was still low. I raised it and we shall see if it finally clears. I learned i have to be patient or when I start my 35 gallon Saltwater tank i am gonna kill a lot of fish
@GlitchedAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid for getting started. Binge watching these as about to have my second attempt at reefing.
@michaelalan6459
3 жыл бұрын
I bought a used biocube a month ago for $150. After stripping it down, buying new equipment to replace everything and all peripherals I finally started cycling a week ago. I'm in well over $1000 now.
@vichillebrand9990
3 жыл бұрын
Thx guys! Just contemplating getting started. Saw the Rea sea Max Nano but now decide to go bigger, as that’s what I want anyway…120 gal would look great!
@RandySoWavvy
Жыл бұрын
Looking to get into salt water I have a fresh water tank that’s super successful and has been going strong for 4yrs. I was able to establish another tank for my mom because my plants and fish kept growing and multiplying and she wanted a tank so it worked out perfectly 😊 Finally ready to try a new tank and figured why not try a salt water tank
@Pika_Gabe
2 жыл бұрын
I'm STILL putting together the pieces for my 215 gallon! I've been slowly scraping money together over the past year working minimum wage to do it and I've still got to buy RODI, lights, rock, heating, and powerheads. Not to mention stocking the dang thing! (And I thought my 75 gallon cichlid tank was expensive! Lol)
@TheOnlyZiTRO
2 жыл бұрын
you guys are great together! Thanks for the info, please keep this up!
@smokey8524
2 жыл бұрын
they run a business and sell setups that are super nice and pricy then recommend to look for a used one to save a lot of money.... love these guys
@corpointblazer318
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 40 breeder and a 13.5 nano tank. I’ love them both their awesome
@CrazyAquariumGuy
Жыл бұрын
You should do another one. There is almost nothing about it out there! Going from Freshwater 30 years into a saltwater Pufferfish tank. (Not reef) What are neccesary and what is the biggest difference? Hope you do it. This video was awesome. I already have a 175 Gallon with 2 pounds of ceramic, would I just need to shift to sea rocks, crushed coral, a scimmer and then go? My filters on this tank could easily handle a 500 G Freshwater. Biggest question, mixing the salt? How sensetive are they compared to freshwater fish. Nitrates? Thanks in advance. Hope you find the time to answer this comment. Even if you do not. Thanks a lot for a great video.
@georgeduncan8946
5 ай бұрын
In 91' 55 gallon first tank..loooong cycle..mnths😮then 8 more smaller tanks & experience..& technology was so helpfull & appreciated💥💥💥
@PeterAndWillAnderson
3 жыл бұрын
You guys are getting better and better.
@ou812reefing
3 жыл бұрын
Once again great information thanks BRS
@aquapuncture
3 жыл бұрын
You guys have some really good tips here! 👍 Thanks, as always 🙏
@jamesjordan6239
2 жыл бұрын
I started with a 3 gallon to “test the waters”. It lasted 2.5 years with a move included. My vacation feeder messed up only reason I tore it down. Cycled slowly with live rock and slowly added fish, clean up crew and corals. Went back to a 30 gal freshwater but missing my corals!
@ce6311
3 жыл бұрын
Keeping it simple is a great tip for beginners. Once you can figure out how to keep a simple system stable you understand what you actually need and what you can skip on. I’ve saved a lot of money waiting until I know what I need for my system rather than guessing or buying everything up front. Almost everytime I’ve bought something on impulse or in hopes it would change my tank for the better a month or two later I realize I didn’t need it or that there was a product that would have done a better job of accomplishing what my tank needed.
@mathieuleblanc529
3 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to learn about having an Aquarium and I don’t have a tank yet. What do you think is the best size tank in gallons for me.
@mathieuleblanc529
3 жыл бұрын
In saltwater...
@ce6311
3 жыл бұрын
@@mathieuleblanc529 I think most people recommend a 40-60 gallon for beginners as too big gets expensive and to small makes it harder to keep the water stable. I started with a 20 but had problems with the tank, switched everything over to a 94 gallon and it’s done a lot better since. If I could get start over again I would get a all in one tank with the filter storages in the back.
@sinclairbowman92
Жыл бұрын
I just bought a 40gal hexagonal tank. Couldn’t say no to the deal. The tank, stand, sump, protein skimmer, and return pump for $400. All I need is a light, rock, sand and livestock.
@boj4klayman919
5 ай бұрын
My reeftank roadmap went a little like this jbj 28 nano cube, fluval 13.5, innovative marine nuvo 15, jbj 45 flat panel, another fluval 13.5, planet aquariums tideline 65, a drilled 65 with synergy reef overflow and eshopps sump (first drilled tank), 20 long only run with wavemaker and liverock, waterbox 180 peninsula, bio cube 32. Only tanks I've sold was the tideline 65 and the jbj 28. the second fluval i gave to a friend as well as some sump clowns and he gave me a bio cube. Working on drilling the 20 long to put over a 29 sump, thinking about going with a 29 display but idk. There was also a 40 breeder in there somewhere run with a hang on skimmer and filter
@chancebeeman4949
3 жыл бұрын
been successfully keeping axolotls for the past year i think i’m ready for a saltwater build
@bigeuknowme
Жыл бұрын
I very much agree with the “Listen to somebody rather than everybody” advice. This same type of advice also applies to working out! I work at a gym and certain people who are beginners too frequently ask advice from the whole community with many differing opinions that can be opposite of each other.
@johnatella8498
23 күн бұрын
I have a 20 gallon without a sump, but it has tons of marco algae. It has some live rock, a sponge filter, and a small 100 gph internal pump. Just don't overcrowd it and have some snails.
@alaskacosplay
2 жыл бұрын
When getting a second hand setup, I find it to be a risk since the previous owner may have had an illness that killed all the livestock and it's gonna be a headache to clean especially when a beginner gets it and they don't know what was in the tank. I'd prefer to stick to all new things since I know it's clean, fresh, and untouched. That's my preference because I'm not gonna risk buying an infected tank.
@brispy1890
2 жыл бұрын
Right after i bought a 29g as a first tank… i saw maybe a 40 gallon all in one with a stand sitting on the corner by my girls place. The used tank tip is useful lol
@JasonFolk07
2 жыл бұрын
That's good advice on the looking at cheaper used setups. I been doing freshwater for years I learned the hard way everything doesn't have to be brand new if it works like it should what's the problem getting used gear right lol
@Kamel419
3 жыл бұрын
i would maybe add "expecting things to happen quickly" - the only things that happen quickly in a reef tank are bad things. your fish and corals are going to take a lot of time to grow, and many of them have very long lifespans.
@SamwiseandSeantay
3 жыл бұрын
100%! Preparing for disaster will save so much stress!
@ColoradoStreaming
2 жыл бұрын
This is very true. Its also good to have in the back of your head the common mistakes that cause an ELF (Extinction Level F*ckup) and do whatever you can to work around or mitigate those.
@chrisprice8053
2 жыл бұрын
i still have my 1st tank up and running it a 10 gal it been up 15 years, the only prob i seem to have is temp in the summer. in the start i went threw the algae many times and it took me 6 months to cycle it.. LOST all coral 4 times now i just do softy cuz can take swings better. Use 2 HOB aqua clear filters 1 wave maker tryed a few lights. no sand but crushed coral. water change every 2 to 3 weeks 4 gal.
@cryptcr3ature81
2 жыл бұрын
...even with fresh water, tank size is something I wish I'd known ahead of time. I started small (10 gallon) and then went up from there. My biggest was 120 gallon and by then it was more of a chore than a hobby. I won't go that big again.
@swedehog69
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video as always! When are you opening your EU-shop :) ?
@shoelacy7101
Жыл бұрын
Do you have any tips for people transitioning from freshwater to saltwater aquariums? What are some major differences that I should be aware of when starting?
@mrvang8077
3 жыл бұрын
Who'd needs a larger tank for a small space. 25 gallon is perfect for a tight space. The larger the tank the bigger the maintenance job so nty! I'm fine with a 10 gallon tank for 1 or 2 saltwater fish.
@inherentjesse
Жыл бұрын
I found a store closing down and he’s selling the stuff for so cheap. He just has to get rid of it. 300g is larger than what I originally wanted. But a sump tank, stand and 300g tank for $300 is crazy. Sad to see him go but he’s just older and doesn’t have the energy to keep up with all his tanks. I’m nervous but excited at the same time.
@crazymexican2184
Жыл бұрын
Yup i first started about a year n half ago with a 2.5 gallon with a few freshwater fish for my kids to all the tank sizes in between up to my current day 75g freshwater community tank with an fx4 , my all guppy 40g Breeder with a 407(soon to be converted to an all fish saltwater tank) and my 5g quarantine and an absurd amount of fish supplies ive stock piled lol. Most of my set ups ive collected used filters and tanks since it does add up quick.
@andrewtyree82
3 жыл бұрын
I watched the 160 build multiple times before my first build and I still recommend it when people ask my noob ass about starting a tank, so when yall gonna do the two ai prime on a 24x24 lol
@Pontiuspilate666
4 ай бұрын
Talk about saving money, a refugium is the cheapest filtration in my opinion. A sump is crucial for a good one.
@joedunn7434
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I started with a 90gal and in 4 months, I got two 20s and a 55gal lol don’t ever expect to have a forever tank. If you’re really into it, you’ll make room for another tank….and then another…. And another… and so on
@budakPancing
11 ай бұрын
Ppl living at the equator needs a chiller as compare to people liviing further south or north which have a cooler climate and just needs a dirt cheap heater. A good chiller with 1/2hp can cost an arm and a leg not to mention the electricity cost.
@mrdougdoug6596
3 жыл бұрын
BRS is my somebody :'D
@seanpaterson1602
3 жыл бұрын
#3 for me. I got a 25 gallon peninsula for my first saltwater tank. Wish I went with something bigger.
@montour888
8 ай бұрын
I started with a 50 gal , upgraded to a 75gal , and then upgraded to a 120gal
@enduser2437
7 ай бұрын
1 year after I started my first Tank i run in some trouple with Caulepra algae in the Tank, all Rocks where covered with this algae and the cleaning Crew did not touch them at all. So I had to hand pick all of this by Hand nevertheless Phosphate and Nitrate were consistently around 0 ppm. When I put in a tang things change dramatically He took care off all algea I had in the Tank in just some weeks.
@Zerotewhero
3 жыл бұрын
#1 being afraid to start a saltwater tank. I hear a lot of people saying that they are too scarred to start one!
@ronaldjr1312
3 жыл бұрын
That's me
@Mark-nf9sy
3 жыл бұрын
Its surprisingly easy, i started a 4 foot fowlr, start off with easy to keep fish like chromis and blenny ect ,keep in mind bigger is easier to maintain
@truereefkeeping6022
3 жыл бұрын
I was for a long time, I decided to take the leap after loosing a fahaka pufferfish, I do regret spending so much money on corals right away though
@thermalx796
3 жыл бұрын
@@Mark-nf9sy only reason I'm scared is how exactly do I get saltwater I know you add good salt but I'm pretty sure i can't use tap water
@Mark-nf9sy
3 жыл бұрын
@@thermalx796 people say you cant, i use tap water for top ups and never had any problems,most lfs will sell saltwater
@samuelcontreras9248
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff!
@stephenwerle4509
2 жыл бұрын
Depending on how much effort you wanna put in to use the tanks and equipment you can get a lot of mileage out of them I got 120 gallon tank made out of half inch glass in 1978 it was set up and ran for almost 20 years before the old timer stored it in his garage for almost 20 more years in 2015 I bought it off craigslist for 100 bucks I brought it home cut out all the old silicone and buffed the hard water marks from the glass I sealed it all back together I meticulously cleaned the canister filter that it came with as well as the T9 light and ran with all used equipment for seven years that being said I replaced heaters several times during that time
@abelgomez9863
11 ай бұрын
this is a very good helpful video. im nee and im about to purchase a 72g tank and i jst dont knw whats the best sub pump or something on top..
@mikeneff4646
2 жыл бұрын
funny I went 55, 75, 125 because I preferred the long tanks to watch the fish swim more, instead of the narrower cube designs for alot of reefers
@Tohei08
3 жыл бұрын
Yooo #10 is the ONE!!! Underestimating the cost!! 😱😱
@TheRedfish
3 жыл бұрын
Haha me right now. I for some reason got back into fish tanks and got a 20 gallon Hex cube for angelfish and the next week I stopped using it and got a 29 gal for a Green Spotted Puffer and two weeks later I spent $500 on a waterbox 10 gallon cube and I don't have any live stock yet! I ended up spending all my tax return when i originally planned on just a quarter of it when I bought the 20 gallon hex lol!
@thermalx796
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRedfish isn't there gonna be more tax returns or no
@TheRedfish
3 жыл бұрын
@@thermalx796 you only get tax returns once a year. Do you mean the stimulus checks? I don’t get those
@thermalx796
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRedfish oh yeah I meant stimulus
@georgeduncan8946
5 ай бұрын
Creating live rock with lavastone & seachem in filterbox foam & ceramic pieces💥💥💥 was very succesful
@EmmaWebber-ey5nk
Жыл бұрын
very good information, thank u
@alanloaiza408
7 ай бұрын
I can say from experience rhat a small tank does cause concern quick if some bad chemistry goes on
@DangerRevolution
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Wondering what type of tank is that one you showing?
@jeremybutler2578
6 ай бұрын
I want to start with 100 gallons. I want to start with a reef tank and eventually add a few fish. Only a few corals to start. Ill allow it to grow slowly with anything living you need a clean up crew so after the first 12 months ill probably have no more than 7 corals and a full clean up crew. Maybe 1 or 2 cleaner type fish. After 5 years ill have a full blown and developed reef with a dozen or so reef safe tropical fish. Ill likely be selling frags by the 5 year mark also.
@blueyez7383
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve upgraded countless stuff on my 75 gallon sumpless reef tank the lights to be honest was the biggest and most expensive upgrades
@mplusfish8018
3 жыл бұрын
I went from a 12gal tall to a 85gal long back to a 10g cube then eventually a 25gal lagoon and that was the perfect one for me..😁
@thermalx796
3 жыл бұрын
Lagoon?
@mathew-street
3 жыл бұрын
Even if I ever get another / bigger tank, I will also keep this tank. :)
@Subi_doo
Жыл бұрын
I don’t buy used gear because ALOT of stuff for salt water really takes a beating and it ends up being cheaper to buy it new and not have to fix used gear. I also don’t buy used tanks because glass needs to be cleaned more for saltwater setups and a lot of tanks have silicone that been nicked one to many time. Also salt water degrades silicone. Another reason to buy a new tank is do you really want 120 gallons of water exploding or leaking all over your floor?
@StorMacce
Жыл бұрын
got me a 25g for 25 bucks a nero 3, Ai prime and a heater been up and running for about 1 year soon looking good some cyano bacteria periods otherwise pretty good yer so far
@Subi_doo
Жыл бұрын
Personally, hob filters are a waste of money. Sump is the way to go. Not only can you set the way your water is filtered and cleaned, but you also add water volume to your main display which helps spread water changes, reduces and dilute toxins to name a few benefits.
@jeffstevens5445
3 жыл бұрын
What about over feeding? I'm what I would call "Experienced" but I always ask myself If I am over feeding. Any input on feeding parameters would be most appreciated. Love the videos. Keep it up 👌
@SamwiseandSeantay
3 жыл бұрын
Are you testing your water? If nitrate is lookin high and you know ur tank isn’t overstocked then you’re feeding too much.
@thestrawberryaniahomegarde7228
Жыл бұрын
Good advice. Thank you
@asantemayo1007
2 жыл бұрын
I waited like a month for my 10 gallon to cycle 😂😂 wasn’t in a rush
@billydegraw3458
Жыл бұрын
I just got a 55 gallon still building it right now I don’t have the blue lights yet but I also can’t put nothing in the tank yet so I’m not worried yet bout coral and stuff imma start slow and build it up
@Brianhahahaha
6 ай бұрын
I see over complications in the fresh water world everyone has a fx6 does weekly water changes nice lighting plants and soils. Mean while I use cheap air powered sponge filters bare bottom tanks cheap led lights no decorations once a month water changes and am happy with my tanks. Can you just use sponge filters and cheap lighting and just do water changes?
@nickgarcia7415
3 жыл бұрын
I would say if you jump into like a 120 and it goes horrible. Sell the saltwater specific stuff and turn it into freshwater. Or if you have a good tank use that for saltwater and see what's what.
@TheHemiphil81
Жыл бұрын
I can say honestly getting into the glass cages 260 .radian lights, vortec power heads hamali sump .bubble king skimmer and Calc reactor and other needed supplies the bill is up the 18 grand so far.
@TheTechFarm
Жыл бұрын
I been in the hobby since I was 13 I am now starting my first saltwater reef tank but my landlord is not thrilled with my 55 gal fresh water tank so I'm made a compromise with him and although he is not thrilled with a 55 gal or larger he is ok with two 35 gal so I'm downsizing my freshwater tank and and adding a 35 gal reed tank as my first reef tank
@chatterbrains40
3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget the lawnmower blennys, amazing Algae eaters!!
@mikeschuman8251
2 жыл бұрын
Just took the gap from a 29 gallon to a 65 gallon and I don’t think I’ll ever go back I love the space
@cloudyam2286
5 ай бұрын
Just Facebook market place bought my soon to be first salt water tank. 90 gallon with sump holes drilled. I was going to get a simple all in one kit then I seen the prices per gallon and it was crazy. I personally enjoy the demand of a larger tank and the reward aspect. As I have a planted 150gallon fresh water with oscars and bichir. But any recommendations on livestock? Id love a coral car shark
@thehomafamily
4 ай бұрын
Started with 75 gallon now have a 300 gallon a 500 gallon corner tank and a 60 gallon cube reef and had 2 150 gallon tanks in between lol
@mitchellboehm719
2 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about starting out with a 75 gallon
@jhenniferhernandez1860
Ай бұрын
I've been doing fresh water for 2 years. My dad had been doing it for over 10 years, and I took over after he couldn't continue. But I would like to do salt water. I have an extra empty tank that I would like to use as my first salt water. But I have no idea where to start. If I see that I'm able to properly cear for saltwater tank I'll go bigger.
@AdamUS123-j7q
2 жыл бұрын
I thought it was my last tank but now I upgraded to the best red sea tank and I am spending a lot of money Lol 😂!!
@dm6840
3 жыл бұрын
I want to get into the hobby. Honestly I will get a small tank. I've been looking at the fluval 13.5 gallon.
@corpointblazer318
3 жыл бұрын
I also have 3 freshwater tanks
@dr.geraldcase-blanchard4904
8 ай бұрын
This is a kid I love the vid but my dad says he wants me to research literally everything and I think this will let me and my dad know more about this
@sairakaizad1035
3 жыл бұрын
Would a blend (starry blenny) be a possible substitute for tangs? It seemed that all mine wanted to do was pick at rocks all day.
@BRStv
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! 🙂
@jadaperez2169
Жыл бұрын
Should you brush clean a live rock?
@noahbrowning7227
3 жыл бұрын
Im new to the reef hobby. I have a 49 gallon and i am recieving all your information and would love more answers.
@BRStv
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely check out our 5 Minute Saltwater Aquarium Guide series! Perfect for those just getting into the hobby! kzitem.info/door/PLBaMLrfToJyxJ1PuJZwhkxvvdFP14eV_t
@Fred-eg9sx
Жыл бұрын
Underestimating the Cost....yeah, I thought a 5 gallon would be cheap right? Already got over $1K of corals in there.
@assassin_asa
3 жыл бұрын
The only thing I'll buy used is glass and stand.... they're things that are generally in good condition and can be cleaned.... I won't even take used decor because it's gonna be hard to clean and not my style
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