$146 Nano Reef: Equipment You Need (Part 1)

Okay, so the math was wrong but let's roll with it! Setting up a successful reef tank does not need to cost a lot, here is one way of setting up a 10g nano reef tank that costs under $200. List of equipments for this build: Hipargero / Aqua Knight A029 Light (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2JHA8E5 Aqua Clear 70 HOB Filter (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2Nx9DDA Hydor 25w Heater (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2O4XMh4 Hydor 100w Heater (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2LFH4Dd Silicone Sealer 1oz (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2PbQhFH * Buying items using the Amazon links here will be the same price but give me a small commission, much appreciated if you end up buying anything using these links! — Inappropriate Reefer #ReefSquad T-Shirt: http://www.teespring.com/reefsquad/ — Follow me on Instagram @inappropriatereefer Connect on FB @ Inappropriate Reefer — Music by: DJ Quads — Please feel free to email me for any question, sponsorship or product review opportunities: inappropriatereefer@gmail.com

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Okay, so the math was wrong but let's roll with it! Setting up a successful reef tank does not need to cost a lot, here is one way of setting up a 10g nano reef tank that costs under $200. List of equipments for this build: Hipargero / Aqua Knight A029 Light (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2JHA8E5 Aqua Clear 70 HOB Filter (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2Nx9DDA Hydor 25w Heater (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2O4XMh4 Hydor 100w Heater (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2LFH4Dd Silicone Sealer 1oz (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2PbQhFH * Buying items using the Amazon links here will be the same price but give me a small commission, much appreciated if you end up buying anything using these links! — Inappropriate Reefer #ReefSquad T-Shirt: http://www.teespring.com/reefsquad/ — Follow me on Instagram @inappropriatereefer Connect on FB @ Inappropriate Reefer — Music by: DJ Quads — Please feel free to email me for any question, sponsorship or product review opportunities: inappropriatereefer@gmail.com

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for $146 Nano Reef: Equipment You Need (Part 1)

WaterspoutsOfTheDeep
WaterspoutsOfTheDeep - 6 years ago
You can get a fluval evo for like 90 or 160 depending on size...
profishkeeping
profishkeeping - 6 years ago
amazing video! this is really helpful, but it I do live in the uk and so I can't use amazon.com, but I;m sure i'l find alternatives
Josh Potatoe
Josh Potatoe - 6 years ago
its very as expensive as expected. for the same price you can get a much bigger freshwater tank and with non existent maintenance cost
Chris Taylor
Chris Taylor - 6 years ago
Take it back to Petco
Carl Blackwell
Carl Blackwell - 6 years ago
Where’s part 2 what u put in the filter ect. I’m new got everything from old tank want to see what else is needed
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Coming out next Sunday! Just need the media basket it comes with and a tube of aquarium silicon
hetlarfje
hetlarfje - 6 years ago
Waiting for part 2
Jerome Vanden Eynde
Jerome Vanden Eynde - 6 years ago
Subbed. Looking forward for the series
MaximusGreene4311
MaximusGreene4311 - 6 years ago
brendton z
brendton z - 6 years ago
my first tank was actually a 10 g but i had just upgraded to a 30 wish i woulda seen this video before i set mine up lol. ironically had the same filter though

10. comment for $146 Nano Reef: Equipment You Need (Part 1)

J Reezy
J Reezy - 6 years ago
Looking forward to this series. I had the same build, but I used a smaller hang on unit and the flow was intense! Interested to see how this comes along
Rocco Reay
Rocco Reay - 6 years ago
Gott mit uns
Gott mit uns - 6 years ago
I started off with a 10g, AI Prime, cobalt heater and a fluval HOB. It was a successful tank untill i upgraded.
XxpoplocksxX
XxpoplocksxX - 6 years ago
Note to self don't use wood!
Nicholas Barracato
Nicholas Barracato - 6 years ago
Preston
Preston - 6 years ago
Cant wait for part 2.
Eka Singh
Eka Singh - 6 years ago
maths mibros it is 144
Aries Rebuldad
Aries Rebuldad - 6 years ago
Great vid! would you recommend a built-in overhead filter using a powerhead for filtration in an 18-gallon marine tank? Just exploring options of what i currently have :) Cheers
Mario And Zack Adventures
Mario And Zack Adventures - 6 years ago
Please do not put fish it’s cracked it might shatter
Worldish Man
Worldish Man - 6 years ago
WTF math you do. 14+50+60+20= 144 (maybe for the transport charges)+2 = 146$

20. comment for $146 Nano Reef: Equipment You Need (Part 1)

Mike
Mike - 6 years ago
The hobby needs more of this mentality. If you go on reefcentral or another forum and ask about a budget nano build everyone scares the crap out of you until you decide not to join the hobby. You do NOT need to spend $1,000+ just to start up an entry level nano reef tank!!!!!!!
Salamander Fangskin
Salamander Fangskin - 6 years ago
My first aquarium was like that but using the sun light because I had no money. I am moved to remember those days.
Bob Saget
Bob Saget - 6 years ago
No chiller no skimmer... life expectancy of coral = 3 months
Cyn
Cyn - 6 years ago
Thanks so much for uploading this! I will definitely use these videos to my aid when I get my own reef.
Memesbeforepuns
Memesbeforepuns - 6 years ago
I loved this. I still plan on getting an all in one but the light is great to know. Anyone have any thoughts on waterbox brand aquariums?
Noah Lim
Noah Lim - 6 years ago
just trying to help but... the title should be equipment you need not equipments... Great video though!
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Yoooo thanks for this man, as you can see, grammar is not my strong point, lol
Jack H
Jack H - 6 years ago
The best budget tank is a second hand unwanted tank bought in summer, As this is a winter hobbies in the UK for most people. I got a 240L tank, stand, filter ,heaters x 2, sand, ornaments, fish, live plants, lid lights, air pump. Various accessories for £150 on Ebay. Keep your eye out!
9DeepTV
9DeepTV - 6 years ago
beese churger
beese churger - 6 years ago
I just bought a oceanic biocube 29 that's been running for 7 years with like 40-50 lbs of live rock and a while bunch of other goodies and a current light bar for $100 off Craigslist. I think it was a good deal but I'm new to saltwater tanks.
chris fuentes
chris fuentes - 6 years ago
Whens part 2

30. comment for $146 Nano Reef: Equipment You Need (Part 1)

mrmime555 YT
mrmime555 YT - 6 years ago
Can just get a fuval evo 5 for $100 that comes with everything including a light. Just get a small 50w heater on amazon for $7 and you could probably get everything you need for less than this
Jorge Figueroa
Jorge Figueroa - 6 years ago
Or make the 10 a sweet looking rimless
gtank171
gtank171 - 6 years ago
It’s a Nuvo 10 fusion.
Cali Fishliving
Cali Fishliving - 6 years ago
My nano set up ran me 80 bucks , but it’s only 3 gallon. Good build
MrPWalden
MrPWalden - 6 years ago
I used some egg crate/light diffuser to act as filler for my light mount.
X S
X S - 6 years ago
U can remove the top trim safely, there’s plenty of of YouTube videos on that.
Xtreme Pro Exotics
Xtreme Pro Exotics - 6 years ago
Styrofoam instead of wood as well
The Water Box
The Water Box - 6 years ago
BTW, when I talk to you about turning my 10g into a small reef, I was going to de-rim mine.
The Water Box
The Water Box - 6 years ago
Yay. Glad you did a vid on this!
James Couturier
James Couturier - 6 years ago
Hay man when r you doing part 2 i wanna copy ur 10 gallon on a budget and set it up
Jbueno
Jbueno - 6 years ago
Waiting for part 2
Don Lidtke
Don Lidtke - 6 years ago
I appreciate the full disclosure of that opps as well as the ideal. I haven't thought of a nano tank but with all of the information you are posted I am starting to think of creating a nano tank. Thanks for the information!
Kelly's Reef
Kelly's Reef - 6 years ago
Hers a link to a nice review of that light including par readings. Seems to be a good light. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa7lwC8uWO0
codeman953
codeman953 - 6 years ago
Super excited about this whole series. Been wanting to get into the aquascaping world but definitely seemed way to expensive to venture into for a beginner. Thanks for giving me the first kind of foot into this imaginative world!
Uhohhotdog Gaming
Uhohhotdog Gaming - 6 years ago
I want to try a 5 gallon reef.
Uhohhotdog Gaming
Uhohhotdog Gaming - 6 years ago
Could you pre soak the wood so its already expanded?
Cmharper 50
Cmharper 50 - 6 years ago
This is basically my nano reef lol just add a 2.5 gallon sump and thats my tank :p great video as always!
EN Reefs
EN Reefs - 6 years ago
Imma copy this
Bumpy
Bumpy - 6 years ago
Looking cool!
jr.turtle120701
jr.turtle120701 - 6 years ago
do you have any fish/corals in there now? my only worry is all the flow coming from one source. i already have a hydor 425. could i use that plus a hob or would it be too much flow for softies?

50. comment for $146 Nano Reef: Equipment You Need (Part 1)

nhall00195
nhall00195 - 6 years ago
The wood might leech crap into your tank too...use acrylic
K-reef Aquarium hobby
K-reef Aquarium hobby - 6 years ago
Nice !
Robert Morrison
Robert Morrison - 6 years ago
What about the refugium light?
#10gallonreefer
justin meyer
justin meyer - 6 years ago
I have that light man it works great! And it’s pronounced hip-a-grow
IndependantIAM
IndependantIAM - 6 years ago
Great! I’m so overwhelmed but this has given me the confidence to start up
Holden Hohman
Holden Hohman - 6 years ago
I modded my hipargero 30w led by just not using the extension that the cane with. Just put the light on the base.
Carlton Hurt
Carlton Hurt - 6 years ago
Eagleironic
Eagleironic - 6 years ago
Currently setting up my first marine tank, and it is a 10 gallon! #10gallonreefer ! It has taken me months to set up, but right now it is cycling. Thank you for fthis video and sharing your knowledge :).
Entre Peces y Corales
Entre Peces y Corales - 6 years ago
Did sort of the same, I had problems with some dusty oily film on the surface so I switched to a powerfilter with surface skimming and it was solved... There is a video on my channel showing it...
zane quattrucci
zane quattrucci - 6 years ago
jb23guitar
jb23guitar - 6 years ago
The tank cracked, that was very inappropriate
Efrain Hernandez
Efrain Hernandez - 6 years ago
#10gallonreefer was my 1st saltwater tank and i loved it!
Derek Saunders
Derek Saunders - 6 years ago
as always, great video! this will be an awesome resource for new reefers. i wish this was around when i started! #reefsquad
Erik-Jan Heida
Erik-Jan Heida - 6 years ago
You can remove the rim!
Sly Bowtie
Sly Bowtie - 6 years ago
Youjellyman1 absolutely, I did it to a biocube once, a week later I came home to wet carpet.
Youjellyman1
Youjellyman1 - 6 years ago
Do not do that! It is important to the structural integrity of the tank. It may look like it isn't necessary, but it absolutely is.
Erik-Jan Heida
Erik-Jan Heida - 6 years ago
J Reezy the rim is stuck on with glue. You can pri it loose with a knife or something. Maybe there are some videos on YouTube on how to do it.
J Reezy
J Reezy - 6 years ago
Erik-Jan Heida how?
WreckingTwerk
WreckingTwerk - 6 years ago
I just bought my second ocean revive t247 love it but it's $187
Carlos Gomez
Carlos Gomez - 6 years ago
If you touch both buttons at the same time it turns off the light. I have 2 of them on my Fluval Evo 13.5 I also have the stock light
Dave Yant
Dave Yant - 6 years ago
Bummer about the tank.Still a great video though!
Trevor massanburge
Trevor massanburge - 6 years ago
Harish Karunakaran
Harish Karunakaran - 6 years ago
Gud Stuff
Dee Fish Keeper
Dee Fish Keeper - 6 years ago
Awesome video man!! Very helpful for those crunched for money who want to get started in reefing without taking the chance on spending a lot and losing a lot due to inexperience!
Alex Tchieng
Alex Tchieng - 6 years ago
CloudDayLight
CloudDayLight - 6 years ago
Who else watched the live stream on instagram
Yohan M
Yohan M - 6 years ago
I think ill set one up right now #10gallongreefer
Druinz
Druinz - 6 years ago
This is literally my current setup! My first reef tank too. Only difference is that I'm running a powerhead because I have an AC30 instead of the 70, sadly. Looking forward to the entire series to see what someone experienced would do with the same circumstances. I'm curious as to how the light on full brightness on both spectrums will work out. Right now my light is max blue and on the lower end with the white, should I be raising that slowly?
David Barata
David Barata - 6 years ago
Nicholas Urban
Nicholas Urban - 6 years ago
Awesome content. This is how you bring people into the hobby! Well done!
Jhoan Zuleta
Jhoan Zuleta - 6 years ago
I have a tank with only one clownfish but i want to have corals but I need to know what chemical etc need to used to maintain corals
Chase Johnson Reef Tanks
Chase Johnson Reef Tanks - 6 years ago
Jhoan Zuleta you don’t have to dose them at all it only if you want very fast results but I usually dose them once a week
Jhoan Zuleta
Jhoan Zuleta - 6 years ago
Chase Johnson Reef Tanks hello again and thank you for replying to me that reef roíds is food and supplements for the corals? And what about calcium and alkalinity? How many times due I dose this chemicals
Chase Johnson Reef Tanks
Chase Johnson Reef Tanks - 6 years ago
Jhoan Zuleta just get some soft corals they are very strong and easy to keep the only thing you need is light you don’t need strong flow for them and you don’t have to dose anything that’s just best for coloration and growth of the coral if you dose and feed you will see results especially if you use reef roids by polyp lab.
Jhoan Zuleta
Jhoan Zuleta - 6 years ago
Nice tutorial, now for the next one need to show equipment water quality and what it need to used to have corals everyday used pleaseeeee
Brian Phinney
Brian Phinney - 6 years ago
Since it’s a 10 gallon it doesn’t need a huge amount of support and u could remove the rim with a razor blade and if your nervous u could add a small custom brace out of glass or acrylic glass would be better
Budget Aquatics
Budget Aquatics - 6 years ago
I havnt yet but now i want to set up a 10 gallon
Philip James Monte
Philip James Monte - 6 years ago
Put the wood outside the tank
Raul Medina
Raul Medina - 6 years ago
Fluval evo 13.5 is a solid choice
UnderTheSeaShip
UnderTheSeaShip - 6 years ago
I have the same light I have it on a 20 gallon long I used a small piece of plastic it worked great for it.
tyren wright
tyren wright - 6 years ago
I would've used a aqueon 15 gallon tank. Still cheap and small but glass is way thicker. The 10 gallons glass scare me lol.
Bojack’s Reef
Bojack’s Reef - 6 years ago
I got a nuvo 10 with 2 clowns
NanoReeferKeeper
NanoReeferKeeper - 6 years ago
Why kessil when AI is much brighter and don’t need a separate timer?
Carlos23
Carlos23 - 6 years ago
What the f dam that sucks
Spyglass
Spyglass - 6 years ago
I made my ten gallon tank rimless.
ATF intheHouse
ATF intheHouse - 6 years ago
Fluval 13.5 is cheaper, though you need to add a heater.
Sam Williams
Sam Williams - 6 years ago
#12gallonreefer I made a twelve once
Aidan McCarthy
Aidan McCarthy - 6 years ago
sterling butler
sterling butler - 6 years ago
Chris Moniz
Chris Moniz - 6 years ago
im going to try two of them lights looks good to me
JD Is awesome
JD Is awesome - 6 years ago
I started w a 5 gallon tank and I had that same light it was doing pretty good w zoas and other softies but I upgraded to a 20 long tank so I got me a bigger light
Michael Kirby
Michael Kirby - 6 years ago
The green stuff on that rock looks like little ferns I don't have any idea what kind of algae it is but it looks like a little plant like a hanging fern ! Do you know what it is ? I left it in the tank for the bright green color and up close it looks like a fern ! Pretty cool I think
Karl Marsh
Karl Marsh - 6 years ago
love this
OSSO
OSSO - 6 years ago
Heyyy
OSSO
OSSO - 6 years ago
I'm gonna do this!
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Yo
Mi3Austin
Mi3Austin - 6 years ago
What would be a good fish for a little 10 gal?
Alex's Reef
Alex's Reef - 6 years ago
#10gallon! Frist fish, a baby snow flak3 ell!
Orlando Angulo
Orlando Angulo - 6 years ago
I wanna go into saltwater but I got 2 freshwater tanks. And don’t have the money.
Chase Johnson Reef Tanks
Chase Johnson Reef Tanks - 6 years ago
Orlando Angulo dude it is so worth it I got rid of all my freshwater stuff for it and I’ll never go back all of the animals are more interesting and the corals are amazing and it’s way more rewarding than freshwater. Nothing beats the look on someone’s face when they are looking at your tank for the first time.

100. comment for $146 Nano Reef: Equipment You Need (Part 1)

Van Furrow
Van Furrow - 6 years ago
Curious what you decide to stoct it with when the time comes. I know what I'd do, but am curious what you would do.
Chris Antolowitz
Chris Antolowitz - 6 years ago
#10GallonReefer I have the same set up as you, but my light is an AI Prime. My set up is literally bundled from spare parts, nothing was purchased for setting up my nano. I’m looking forward to seeing how you turn your AC70 into a fuge. Maybe I’ll do the same thing.
Tonya Clark
Tonya Clark - 6 years ago
Why are you putting the block on the inside?
Sydney Heim
Sydney Heim - 6 years ago
I'm selling a nuvo fusion 20 if anyone is interested
Aaron Shaffer
Aaron Shaffer - 6 years ago
Michael Kirby
Michael Kirby - 6 years ago
Hey great video sir loved it always do ! Question for you did you get the pictures of my 20 gal hex reef ? Just let me know thanks you're friend Mike !
curious reefer
curious reefer - 6 years ago
Niceeee
915Mang
915Mang - 6 years ago
Like these kind of videos bro!
chopbeefsamich1
chopbeefsamich1 - 6 years ago
I have the same exact setup I just started. I trimmed the edge Of The tank to fit the hipargero light. No cracks and works great! Awesome video!
Stale Meme
Stale Meme - 6 years ago
tip: make sure you have an S at the end of words when your talking when plural, even though i know you already know, just remember when talking!
Duc Tran
Duc Tran - 6 years ago
I set up my first reef tank about 7 months ago but now I wanna switch a lot of my freshwater tanks to salt
David Castellanos
David Castellanos - 6 years ago
Instead of UV lights can you use direct sunlight? Like i live in FL so there's a lot of it here and for cheap :v
Tom ́s Hobbys
Tom ́s Hobbys - 6 years ago
why dont just put the arm in a wice and bend it upp words a inch ?
donnieboy007
donnieboy007 - 6 years ago
Awesome vid thank you...Release part 2!! Please
Marine tank journey
Marine tank journey - 6 years ago
I was just about to warn you about the wood expansion! Sorry man. Looking forward to this tank build
K Miller
K Miller - 6 years ago
Great idea this series ! I have seen a people remove the rim with a razor blade, or trim the rim back to the glass if needed.
K Miller
K Miller - 6 years ago
My first nano tank was a 5 gallon with 1 clown fish (Clarke) and a Condy Anemone and some zoas. I used a hang on the back also with believe it or not a 60 W blue light bulb on a timer, it worked but a long time to get rid of the algae. I think the LED will work better. I had that clownfish for 6 years she was very large and aggressive when I got rid of her about 3 years ago.
RICHIE C
RICHIE C - 6 years ago
I recently just set up a 10g reef tank for my desk at work . Only using a Aquaclear 40 , but interested in seeing the Hob.mod that you did to the 70.
ArquMania
ArquMania - 6 years ago
More nano aquariums needed on YouTube!
John O'Malley
John O'Malley - 6 years ago
Appreciate the video man! Currently have a 75 gal but am looking to down size as a I know I’ll need something more mobile the next couple years. Looking forward to modeling my next tank after this series.
MN Aquariums
MN Aquariums - 6 years ago
Can't wait for the next video!!!
dlorenzin86
dlorenzin86 - 6 years ago
These vids are so important in my opinion. Cost intimidation is what kept me from keeping a reef or any tank for the first 30 years of my life. Great vid!!
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Thank you for watching! Better late than never though, right?
Aquatic Spendthrift
Aquatic Spendthrift - 6 years ago
#5gallonreefer i also have a simular stetup with an oversizded hob and i stuck my heater in there too.
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Exactly what I am doing as well!
sagewon1
sagewon1 - 6 years ago
i love it.......
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Glad to hear ;-)
Matthew Shermoen
Matthew Shermoen - 6 years ago
Dude you so basic haha!! Just kidding man great video keep em coming. #10gallonreeferafterrockdisplcement
Matthew Shermoen
Matthew Shermoen - 6 years ago
Inappropriate Reefer close enough biocube 14. Thanks foe all your videos and sharing your experiences, has totally helped me out friend!!
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Hahaha nothing wrong with Basic!! I'm going to guess you started with a 15g tank
MARINE TV
MARINE TV - 6 years ago
My first tank was a 10 gallon I up graded in just 2months
OSSO
OSSO - 6 years ago
BigTomo 03 dont use a pond filter...
BigTomo 03
BigTomo 03 - 6 years ago
Inappropriate Reefer I'm starting my first reef tank! I got a custom 5ft by 18inch by 2 ft tank (500l) Im 15 and saved up ages lol. My filter is a 10thousand lph pond filter! Way overkill. For stocking I want to start with 2 maroon clowns and a dwarf bicolor anglerfish BTW this tank is going to be an indo-pacific biotope. Any suggestions on a cheap light? Mind I want corals and also anemone. Many thanks - Thomas from Scotland.
MARINE TV
MARINE TV - 6 years ago
Inappropriate Reefer i have restart my 25 gallon tank lol
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
LOL, did not stay small for long er? I understand the itch...
White Knight
White Knight - 6 years ago
I can't wait for the next video to come out. :-)
RipVan Winkle
RipVan Winkle - 6 years ago
RipVan Winkle
RipVan Winkle - 6 years ago
Hehehe You know, I actually just had a glass shop make me an overflow on my 15 gallon. The side was cracked, so I asked them to replace the cracked glass and also make an external overflow.
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Now now... lol
Aqua Splendor
Aqua Splendor - 6 years ago
I'm looking the thumbnail, watchning the video, this video will be popular...
Man you are so talented, it's incredible.
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Thanks for your kind words man, especially coming from someone who's production value and content is so high! I do hope people would find this series useful as well
Pop A Smurph
Pop A Smurph - 6 years ago
#5gallonreefer !! Its my mushroom tank. Its just a couple days away from the year anniversary!
Pop A Smurph
Pop A Smurph - 6 years ago
Of course probably another shroom lol. I have a reason to justify an OG now!
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Nice, birthday coral addition?
Dave's Nano Tanks
Dave's Nano Tanks - 6 years ago
You said wood, I said Noooo haha. This is a great build. If someone was coming over from the fresh side, They may have most of this equipment on hand. [as you mentioned while I typed this]. #10gallonreefer
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
LOLLL, I have learned my lesson Dave!
Mika On The Fly
Mika On The Fly - 6 years ago
Awesome! I remember when I made the comment about you doing this a while back.
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
And it was a great suggestion ;-)
Reefing With Ryan
Reefing With Ryan - 6 years ago
I had to saw off part of the mount as well to center that light over my Fluval Evo 13.5
ReefSpy
ReefSpy - 6 years ago
#10gallon reefer this is great how you show you don’t need anything fancy to get started!
that salty dog chris
that salty dog chris - 6 years ago
HerrWade
HerrWade - 6 years ago
Key is not putting fish in it. Most can't resist.
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
No fish? Dude I don't think I could resist...
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
first tank #12gallonreefer to bad about the first tank! haha good video!
scott clark
scott clark - 6 years ago
as soon as I saw wood- i said "uh oh" Not just the swelling-but the release of chemicals used in drying.
scott clark
scott clark - 6 years ago
No this guy was using sandblasting silica. There are time tested things like dow flake that have had extensive testing by randy holmes farley and others that are safe-but many of the cost cutters people pull out of the air could benefit from deeper thought.
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Good to know, better safe than sorry! When you say home depot sand, do you mean Southdown Playsand back in the days? Those were the go-tos before they got discontinued!
scott clark
scott clark - 6 years ago
I dont know for that piece of wood (I am a GM at a hardware store, used to own LFS) But it might. The biggest problem I see with tanks is usually from the cheapest addition-used to kill me to see people set up a 10k$ reef and go to home depot to save money on sand.
prolificbreed
prolificbreed - 6 years ago
#10gallonreefer youre the first to do this. Looking forward to the build
Domagoj Stepanić
Domagoj Stepanić - 6 years ago
you as aquarium hobbyist made one of the noobish mistake ever. I would never think of putting something like wood in the water
Cuz I love FishTanks
Cuz I love FishTanks - 6 years ago
I agree, it’s all learning by making mistakes.
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Always learning! Hope people see my mistakes and know not to make the same ones themselves.
sylas tamen
sylas tamen - 6 years ago
Great video !
Manchesterunitedfan Man u
Manchesterunitedfan Man u - 6 years ago
J Carey
J Carey - 6 years ago
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
LOL! I'll have to push the big button on it next time...
Mel Wong
Mel Wong - 6 years ago
Where's the vase reef ?
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Took that down a few months ago, was not feeling the visual distorting
25Aditya25
25Aditya25 - 6 years ago
144
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
We can't math =/
Becky Cooper
Becky Cooper - 6 years ago
Thank you for doing this! You inspired me to start my first tank...I think by doing this you are sure to open more minds to the possibilities of this rewarding hobby!
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Thank you for your kind words Becky, I'm happy to hear that the videos played a small part in you joining the hobby! I hope others will find this video helpful as well
BM Diesel Vlogs
BM Diesel Vlogs - 6 years ago
Great video
BM Diesel Vlogs
BM Diesel Vlogs - 6 years ago
Inappropriate Reefer I have a question I want to get a 30 gallon fish tank for my room and I was want a tank that is hexagon it a pentagon or something along that line any suggestions
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Thanks man!
CorruptLP
CorruptLP - 6 years ago
#10gallonreefer !!!! First tank and still running after 8 months :) 1 Firefish blue leg hermits tons of zoas acros hammer gsp and I used mostly the same equipment as this build
Cuz I love FishTanks
Cuz I love FishTanks - 6 years ago
Marc Lavigne. NO. I just added chemi pure blue a month ago. And not really a big change. Do you suggest to try that?
Cuz I love FishTanks
Cuz I love FishTanks - 6 years ago
CorruptLP. I know, I just have 2 clown fish, 1 emerald crab, and 5 red leg hermit crabs, And few corals. So not really over stocked. Visit my channel and see a video about it.
Marc Lavigne
Marc Lavigne - 6 years ago
Have you tried running phosphate remover in your hang on back?
CorruptLP
CorruptLP - 6 years ago
Cuz I love FishTanks yea there is not much in my tank but it’s very annoying I do 25% every two weeks
Cuz I love FishTanks
Cuz I love FishTanks - 6 years ago
CorruptLP. I am doing 50% water change every 10 days now instead 25% every 2 weeks. and 1 day black out every Monday mostly. That way I slow down progress on the algae, but I can’t eliminate completely.
CorruptLP
CorruptLP - 6 years ago
Cuz I love FishTanks what’s up! I have the same issue ugh I lowered my photo period but it didn’t help much
CorruptLP
CorruptLP - 6 years ago
Inappropriate Reefer lol he has never jumped but I do have a cover ad lots of flow. That knock on wood better have worked
Cuz I love FishTanks
Cuz I love FishTanks - 6 years ago
CorruptLP. Hey pal, I have same set up, with little variant. But I have issue with black algae. What do you use on the filter to help that?
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Awesome to hear man! Question, are you using a meshtop on the tank for your Firefish? Or no issue with jumping? knock on wood
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
Jason Holmes
Jason Holmes - 6 years ago
In for the series.
Manchesterunitedfan Man u
Manchesterunitedfan Man u - 6 years ago
First like!
Anthony Blodgett
Anthony Blodgett - 6 years ago
Can not believe what happened to the tank! Lol nuts. Looking forward to the tank build. Well done. Sally is strong! lol
Anthony Blodgett
Anthony Blodgett - 6 years ago
Inappropriate Reefer nothing to be embarrassed about. Looking back, it's like "duh that makes sense". I would not have thought about it in the moment. Build is going to be epic.
Inappropriate Reefer
Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago
I was a bit embarrassed and dreaded re-doing the build, but thankfully the new one was up and running in 3 days time! =b
Prison Mike
Prison Mike - 6 years ago
Oooo

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