200g Reef Tank - Episode 29 - New Islands Aquascaped ( part 2 )

Ahoy shipmates, the rock has finally finished cycling. So join me in this episode as I get the new islands into The Black Pearl... Special thanks to all new subscribers and my shipmates who have been sailing with me from the start.... Thanks for watching Aaarrrrrrrrr...

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Ahoy shipmates, the rock has finally finished cycling. So join me in this episode as I get the new islands into The Black Pearl... Special thanks to all new subscribers and my shipmates who have been sailing with me from the start.... Thanks for watching Aaarrrrrrrrr...

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for 200g Reef Tank - Episode 29 - New Islands Aquascaped ( part 2 )

Samantha Naszradi
Samantha Naszradi - 7 years ago
You are absolutely the king of aquascaping. Thank you for sharing your tips.

Diesel was definitely the highlight of this video. What a sweet little pup! Part bulldog? or Pit? He looks a little bit like mine.
Andy's Reef
Andy's Reef - 8 years ago
One word........................AWESOME!
JDReef
JDReef - 8 years ago
Thanks fella :)
Craig Elliott
Craig Elliott - 8 years ago
Fish look pretty damn happy bro! Had to tare mine down to move house. Cycle time :(
Armin Hashmi
Armin Hashmi - 9 years ago
Hey great rock work, how did u stack the rocks like that without them falling? did u drill a hole in them or something?
cooljz82
cooljz82 - 9 years ago
Great job man! Just started looking into building some live rock and getting into reef tanks. Your islands are very inspiring! Great aquascaping. Thanks. Keep it up! :)
JDReef
JDReef - 9 years ago
Cheers fella :)
jamie moir
jamie moir - 9 years ago
lovely looking tank with huge potential ,,, until you see that silly skull in the rock ,,, so disappointing so it is ,,, shame buddy
jamie moir
jamie moir - 9 years ago
im in the process of a custom own build ,, 7ft unit with 7 ft sump looking very very nice indeed jd even better if its done on yer own eh
JDReef
JDReef - 9 years ago
Thanks :)
Israel Fish
Israel Fish - 10 years ago
wonderful!
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Thank you :)
jason emburey
jason emburey - 10 years ago
How many powerheads do you have and where are they placed? I have a similar setup but can figure out the placement. Thanks!
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
No worries :)

jason emburey
jason emburey - 10 years ago
Ok I thought you would need more than two lol. I just wanted to make sure I needed more thank you for your reply!!
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Hi Jason,

I have 5 powerheads in total just now. I have two wp40's on the left side and two koralia 4's with a tunze 6045 on the right hand side.
Beetlesgonefishin
Beetlesgonefishin - 10 years ago
Very cool tank, I've always had trouble with my aquascape and the acrylic rod idea is AWESOME,you just fixed my tank, looking forward to seeing corals etc in the 200
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Hi Beetles, thanks yeah the rods work a treat and you can create awesome structures with it. Just take your time and let your imagination run wild :)

I've added some sps frags which you can see in episode 38.

Cheers JD

10. comment for 200g Reef Tank - Episode 29 - New Islands Aquascaped ( part 2 )

Liam Needham
Liam Needham - 10 years ago
Hey jd when's the next episode out
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Hi Liam, working on it and it will be up this weekend shipmate :)
richwong888
richwong888 - 10 years ago
When's the next ep coming out JD? Check out my first vid, a lot of thanks to you pal.
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Next episode will probably be around next weekend mate. Nothing new to report until then.

Checked out your tank and she's a beauty very well done. Look forward to seeing it develop mate.

Cheers JD
Axel Tayson
Axel Tayson - 10 years ago
i am going to take my time and make islands in my new tank. loving ur tank!
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Great stuff a little time and patience makes all the difference. Good luck fella :)

Thanks JD
My Pristine Marine
My Pristine Marine - 10 years ago
Hey JDReef4220,  I just wanted to say thanks for all the videos.  I just started a new system and a YouTube Channel (My Pristine Marine) to document the build.  In the first video I give you a shout out.  You can find the videos by typing Ocean Motion Reef Build in the search browser.  Thanks again!
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Hi pristine, thank you for the shout out and I'll be sure to check out your build.

Cheers JD
Wesley Forbes II
Wesley Forbes II - 10 years ago
Wow mate, that looks soooo good! You really are very good at what you do! I am looking forward to seeing corals added to that already beautiful tank! Great job!
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Thanks Wesley I can't wait myself to get some corals in there. It's going to be a mix of sps and lps. Since there is areas of lower flow and light I may as well make use of it with LPS I love... :)

Yours is looking ace mate love the country reef :)
nhopb1
nhopb1 - 10 years ago
looking good. I have recently watched everyone of your videos just wanted to say thanks for showing the steps instead of skipping things. My friends always comment on how slow i am going when other people do the whole thing in a weekend from  setup to fish in three days. So thanks and be well
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Hi fella, thank you for the kind comments.

Nothing good happens fast in a reef tank as they say ;)

I'm slower than most but just because I want to have all the equipment in place to run my system with ease. Instead of rushing buying cheap or what will just do to get it going and full of coral n fish.
It's not just the destination, it's as much about the whole journey for me... I'll get there one day :)

Well done on taking your time. Patients is probably the biggest key to success in this hobby...

Cheers JD
IAmNotGr33n
IAmNotGr33n - 10 years ago
Damn it's looking really nice, I am exitet to see when you get som corals in there too
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
I can't wait I think I've waited long enough... Roll on the 28th :)
Gene Alameda
Gene Alameda - 10 years ago
Another excellent video JD! Look forward to seeing your coral selection and another appearance by Diesel, great looking dog
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Hi Gene, yeah Diesel was feeling left out :)

Coral selection will be mainly sps but with some of my favourite LPS. I may also add some zoas and rics for areas with less flow etc... I'll be getting some pieces end of the month so hoping the LFS has some quality bits in when I go..

Thanks JD
786TAPOUT
786TAPOUT - 10 years ago
Yeh defo mate if in the near future I upgrade which I will. il be in touch. And you should do it you'll make a killing and it's something u enjoy too so that's a bonus. Keep it up and keep the vids coming coz Im loving your tank. T
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Thanks T, no problem and I will defo keep the vids rolling mate...

Cheers JD
Juan's Reef Aquariums
Juan's Reef Aquariums - 10 years ago
Aquascape looks amazing, great job!
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Thank you Juan :)

20. comment for 200g Reef Tank - Episode 29 - New Islands Aquascaped ( part 2 )

bobbonecrusher
bobbonecrusher - 10 years ago
nice one james, love the rock work, corals corals corals :P
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Thanks bob :)

Lol yeah corals next payday for sure.. About time I treated myself :D
Tony Nguyen
Tony Nguyen - 10 years ago
Good stuff, I'm gonna work on mines!!! Lol
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Thanks Tony, have fun :)
nwsboots666
nwsboots666 - 10 years ago
Looks good mate!
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Thanks fella!
CJ'S AQUARIUMS
CJ'S AQUARIUMS - 10 years ago
Great scape man. Plenty of open space for flow and shelfs for corals. Well done. Check out my cube reef tank if u get the chance. Thanks
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Hi CJ thanks fella :)

I'll check your cube out soon as I get a break today.

Cheers JD
dm002a8686
dm002a8686 - 10 years ago
Great work James... Fish or corals first, You going to get some schooling fish ...
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Thanks David, corals first as I need to build a new QT tank as the 4ft one is to big now. Plus the wife wants the kitchen table back lol.

Maybe some schooling fish but not to many.. I'll have a better idea once I see what's available.

Cheers JD
dannysreeftank
dannysreeftank - 10 years ago
You should add like a remote control pirateship :), and thatskull that lights up is beast!
dannysreeftank
dannysreeftank - 10 years ago
robo fish could work :)
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Hi Danny, lol yeah my son would love that like. I've already caught him with his robofish in there. Another good reason I added the cover glass lol.

Cheers JD
scott davies
scott davies - 10 years ago
really taking shape now and can't wait to see more stock going in!
roll on next episode.
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Cheers Scott it's getting there. Still long way to go and like you say the really exciting bit of adding stock is still to come.

Thanks..
GENISIS1TWENTYONE
GENISIS1TWENTYONE - 10 years ago
Another great update. The extra island turned out awesome. It makes the tank appear to be bigger. You should put some thought into becoming an aquascaper as a little side job, you've definitely got the skills.
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Lol very true... :)
GENISIS1TWENTYONE
GENISIS1TWENTYONE - 10 years ago
Totally understandable. Like they say a happy wife is a happy life lol
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Hi Genisis, yeah I thought so too. It looks much bigger and it's better to look at now. I think I had to much negative space before. So this has definitely balanced out the tank. Still have plenty sandy areas for LPS etc.

Now that's a great idea but I'd be worried I would build lots of structures and no one bought them. The wife would kill me lol :D
Stephen West
Stephen West - 10 years ago
Amazing first day off for awhile got some episodes to catch up with but have to say gives me a big boost to create something as beautiful as the black pearl thank you sir now will have to watch the last episodes
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Hi Stephen well enjoy your days off fella..

Thank you for the kind words my man means a lot. Hope you enjoy the other episodes...

Cheers JD
786TAPOUT
786TAPOUT - 10 years ago
Now that's an aqua scape absolute amazing job pal. Would you consider making a custom piece coz your bloody good and I would defo buy one from you.
I've been watching u from the start and I can't wait for the update.
Keep it up. Happy reefing.
T
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Hi T thanks mate yeah it's looking much better now with the extra islands..

I've never thought about doing custom pieces to sell. However if you wanted me to do something for you I'm sure we could work something out matey..

I don't think praise comes any better than that mate. Thank you it's very much appreciated and motivates me to share more adventures with my build :)

Cheers JD

30. comment for 200g Reef Tank - Episode 29 - New Islands Aquascaped ( part 2 )

Reefz Tk
Reefz Tk - 10 years ago
amazing work
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Thank you kindly Tk :)
915Mang
915Mang - 10 years ago
Looks good,where the islands as bad as you thought they where going to be?
JDReef
JDReef - 10 years ago
Thanks Fella!

No I managed it myself. Funny because we always imagine things are going to be tougher than they really are once you do it. Was easy enough since I had the large island in three stages. Big jigsaw that went together fine.

Cheers matey..

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