How I maintain my eaReef 1200 Nature Aquarium
Pets & Animals 8 years ago 34,015 views
Here's a 20 minute video on how I do a large maintenance session in my custom eaReef 1200 Nature Aquarium aquascape. There's lots of commentary and explanations about why I do what I do. It's longer than my usual videos but please watch it through if you have time. I hope you like it. If you do, please hit Like and Subscribe! Cheers, George aka The Aquascaper
I'm curious why you do ~80% water change, though. Why change out that much, compared to just half of the tank water?
If you know how to grow good plants, the snails would not harm healthy plants. The only eat stressed plants, because the plants make a chemical that the snails would be attracted to (a lot of beginners do not know how to grow healthy plants that results in snails eating everything). Very interesting to watch. Thumps up for your tank! It's like a living painting!! cheers from Holland!
10. comment for How I maintain my eaReef 1200 Nature Aquarium
Thank you.
Kind Regards
Great video. Although Id have liked to see the process of cleaning the glassware... So many people are put off due to their fragility. Ive chosen stainless steel this time around for that reason.
Scape is superb :)
20. comment for How I maintain my eaReef 1200 Nature Aquarium
Thanks.
1. What substrate would be best for a beginner that is setting up a 20 gallon long low tech aquarium which would ideally be heavily planted with no co2 and little to know ferts?
-I want a black substrate
-I also don't want to have problems with pockets of anaerobic bacteria forming because I would like to not have to vacuum the gravel, as of course many don't with heavily planted aquariums such as yourself (would love to know how you tackle that yourself)
2. What light brand and what wattage of light should I use for that said 20 gallon long low tech setup?
-what are some good brands, what wattage for my tank, while being a somewhat shallow tank
3. What is a good heater brand and wattage per gallon that I should use?
4. What is a good hang-on-back filter that is quiet and sufficient enough for a 20 gallon long?
I know I am asking too much but any help would be greatly appreciated. Love these informative videos that help me a lot. Thanks.
30. comment for How I maintain my eaReef 1200 Nature Aquarium
Again, great great tank!
How much would a setup of this caliber cost roughly?
Please take a look or glance at the following link, any suggestions are welcome please...
https://youtu.be/MfpueKT0xEo
50. comment for How I maintain my eaReef 1200 Nature Aquarium
Answered all my questions.
thanks.