BEAUTIFUL REEF TANK NO PROTEIN SKIMMER!! MIRACLE MUD KEVIN'S SALTWATER AQUARIUM CORAL REEF

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Dante Hammons - 7 years ago

How many gallons should the refugium be for a 180 gallon

915Mang - 7 years ago

+Dante Hammons As big as you can go, Mine is not very big and I have a 180g

Ernie Ortiz - 7 years ago

Tanks amazing!! #915 rep

915Mang - 7 years ago

It's a nice tank has it ups and downs too. Have a good one Ernie!

Marcel Martins - 7 years ago

Very cool!! This is mine, simple and healthy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EimL71yjDAI&t=0s

Jeff K - 7 years ago

A protein skimmer takes gunk out of the water before it brakes down and turns into nitrates. It just makes your life easier.

Sean - 7 years ago

and we all know the key to a long lived interest in this hobby is making it as easy as possible

Michael Smalls - 7 years ago

hey whats the name of the liquid you said you dose 50drops of into your tank?

Franklin Michael - 8 years ago

Beautiful tank, I want to do something similar but with a 120 gallon display and a 90 gallon sump with large algae scrubber and massive refugium with macroalgae.

REEFER JAMES - 8 years ago

Great Video. This is what I like to see, Less=More. But in reality, Less is More. Thanks Bro, and great job to Kevin.

915Mang - 8 years ago

Hey Reefer James, thanks. Kevin has done a great job with this tank. Check out his updates. Still looks GREAT! Have a good one

Kabin Shrestha - 8 years ago

cool brother, what type of coral is at 1.48 , and 2.20.
I was looking for it.

915Mang - 8 years ago

Ill ask Kevin, I think its a type of mushroom. If you scroll down in the comments, You will see Kevin Wilson. Just hit reply and ask, I got one from him, mine is doing good

Spic and Span - 8 years ago

awesome lighting, I hate super bright light in saltwater tanks.

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ChefGrosLots - 8 years ago

How to spend 10 skimmer in salt.

Benjamin Leveille - 8 years ago

I use 1 box/year for my 150g whit a 300g skimmer paid 275$. I don t like put money in salt in the garbage

Kevin Wilson and everything aquariums - 8 years ago

+Benjamin Leveille i buy 1 box every 3 months. regular instant ocean.

915Mang - 8 years ago

+Benjamin Leveille Hi Ben, he does them every week. I do them every week for my 120g but only 5g every week. He uses the Reef Crystals the box. You get a little more

Benjamin Leveille - 8 years ago

+915Mang sorry. Nice tank. How many water change he do per year? Salt is expensive an skimmer help to doing less of it.

915Mang - 8 years ago

+Ben Leveille Say whaaaa? Auto Correct huh

reef water king betterthemthebest - 8 years ago

no skimmer and no fish , try more fish with no skimmer

oscar salas - 6 years ago

Ur a dumb ass lol

Reefstoreltd Gordon - 8 years ago

+Kevin Wilson and everything aquariums ok I bet u will not say how much u lose lol

Kevin Wilson and everything aquariums - 8 years ago

+Kevin Wilson and everything aquariums ill do another update video next year just to rub it in....

Kevin Wilson and everything aquariums - 8 years ago

+Reefstoreltd Gordon dont need a skimmer bro. peace out

Reefstoreltd Gordon - 8 years ago

+Kevin Wilson and everything aquariums most sps do not need ultra clean water as they can be keep in no3 levels . as I been keeping marine for over 30 years and have tank with sps in them and levels of no3 at 30 plus .so the sps one is wrong . we can go around this all day. but in till the cow's come home I know u need a skimmer . as I do sell over 10000 fish and coral a year I would never run a tank or system without a skimmer

Kevin Wilson and everything aquariums - 8 years ago

+Reefstoreltd Gordon i dont dissagree with you, but it has alot to do with husbandry. if my tank had sps coral and needed ultra pure water and stability, no flucuations in calcium or what not then sure get a massive skimmer. My tank iS softies and lps and they like a little dissolved organics so no need for a skimmer! if you keep up with maintance and buy critters that eat algae.

Reefstoreltd Gordon - 8 years ago

+Kevin Wilson and everything aquariums I use a skimmer do a water change every 6 months. I do top up ro and I dos elements . in a 5000 Lt Tank I keep 70 fish most are big fish . you see if u tell people u do not use a skimmers . you find new people will not use one them will have problems . when stocking there tanks . that a fact in this hobby. why would all the sea life center and top aquarium use them in all there systems. if not needed.

Kevin Wilson and everything aquariums - 8 years ago

+reef water king betterthemthebest its all about husbandry, i actually have 17 fish, but all small except for 2 tangs. but i have A MASSIVE CLEAN UP CREW. i feed small and often, and change socks every week with 20-30 gallons.
I am using a skimmer! LARGE WATER CHANGES.

915Mang - 8 years ago

+reef water king betterthemthebest I use a skimmer, Kevin has about 10 fish in his system, thats a lot of fish. Every tank is different, his main filtration is the Live Rock, he has a lot of rock.
With that ive seen people run ATS with live rock, macro and thats it. Also he does water changes. Youre right, more fish does create issues down the road.

reef water king betterthemthebest - 8 years ago

yes .but there not a lot of them , it give people the mind set you can run a marine tank with no skimmer , this is un true , as the more u stock it with fish the more you need a skimmer , i can run a coral tank with a hand full of fish with no skimmer , with a 1000lt tank too not hard to do ,,,but if i put loads of fish in it would crash with out a skimmer ,

915Mang - 8 years ago

Its working for him, didnt you see his fish?!

NYCity Cichlids - 8 years ago

I like everything about this tank Mang.

915Mang - 8 years ago

Hey NYC, it is such a simple tank. I was stunned that he didnt have a skimmer.

FishOfHex - 8 years ago

Love the Tank Bro

915Mang - 8 years ago

+FishOfHex Thanks Man, Ill let Kevin know! Thanks for tuning in, I gotta catch up on your videos

ryan moeller - 8 years ago

I can't wait to get into reefing!! I haven't done it before, and I'm thinking of starting with a 150 gallon tall aquarium. Do you think thats to big to start with? You have a new subscriber!!

915Mang - 8 years ago

Hi Ryan, Tidal gardens said a good tank to start off with is a 120g. I agree that larger is easier because it allows more forgiveness if you mess up. Your parameters don't swing as fast. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for the SUB. I'd get the 150g

NEMO20G - 8 years ago

bril video man he has some very nice tank!!

NEMO20G - 8 years ago

+915Mang a great idea too!!

915Mang - 8 years ago

Hey I'll let Kevin Know! It was pretty cool talking fish with Kevin

Wil Santiago Reefing - 8 years ago

Nice video Mike! I like the idea of seeing other folk's reef tanks the way you covered it.

915Mang - 8 years ago

+Wil Santiago Hey Thanks Wil! Got another Reefer Im going to film, this weekend.

Jorge Torres - 8 years ago

Wats the name of that algea he has? what is that algea good for?

915Mang - 8 years ago

It's culurpa macro algea, not sure if I spelled it right

Kevan Mensch - 8 years ago

Hey Kevin. Keep in mind if you ever get into sps corals that lanthanum chloride (phosphate rx) will lower your alkalinity. Also some fish have been shown to have respiration problems if the precipitate makes it into their Gills. We use it readily in the zoo and aquarium industry but dose it into sand filters, protein skimmers, or filter socks so that the precipitate never makes it into display tanks. Your tank looks great thanks for sharing.

Kevin Wilson and everything aquariums - 8 years ago

I will dose in the sock from now on! thankyou very much

915Mang - 8 years ago

Hey good information thanks for sharing your knowledge. The good thing is he underdoses the recommended drops.

Jorge Torres - 8 years ago

your boy got some pretty nice corals... nice setup

915Mang - 8 years ago

Thanks Jorge, I'm gonna get a few next time,lol.

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Alex Juarez - 8 years ago

MANG!!!

915Mang - 8 years ago

+Alex Juarez Hey Thanks Alex! That's what I'm talking about relaxing at home. Reminded me to mix some salt,lol

Alex Juarez - 8 years ago

+915Mang nothing much Mike just finished making water now just relaxing about to watch your other video!.

915Mang - 8 years ago

What's sup Alex?!

Rotter Tube Reef - 8 years ago

Great video. Corals look great! Love the 125

915Mang - 8 years ago

Hey Rotter! Kevin did a great job on his tank, thanks for tuning in!

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

Nice video Mang, I love checking out other peoples tanks. I really like his rock work he did a great job. Tanks Mike I can't wait until next week.

915Mang - 8 years ago

+MileHighReefers Hey Scott, Thanks! His tank is pretty cool and corals where looking sweet. Way better than my tank, lol.

DUTCH DESIGN NL - 8 years ago

great show! nice to watch! Dutch Man

915Mang - 8 years ago

+DUTCH DESIGN NL Thanks My Dutch Brother, glad you liked it man!

mitian - 8 years ago

Very nice video and tank...

915Mang - 8 years ago

+mitian Thanks Mitian, Kevin is a cool dude, very nice system was fun checking it out in person!

Reefer Rob - 8 years ago

Nice tank ! Like how he's keeps it simple....

915Mang - 8 years ago

Hey Pines! Thanks for checking it out, it was fun talking fish hanging out with Kevin, KISS method is working great well for him!

Ed's Fish Tank Extreme - 8 years ago

Nice tank less equipment!

Ed's Fish Tank Extreme - 8 years ago

I have a simple also.

915Mang - 8 years ago

+Ed's tank extreme Thanks Ed, very cool system huh!

915Mang - 8 years ago

+Chip Douglas Yeah for sure it should be fun. went to the Coral Reef when it was on Lee Trevino, thats when I first got exposed to Saltwater. That store and Sea Creatures, Jimmy has always been pretty cool. Plus I like SWH, and Salty Finn is pretty cool now. We had a meeting there, im on RC in the stars area. Keep in touch, also on the FB page.

915Mang - 8 years ago

+Chip Douglas Cool I'm on the Far East Side by Mont wood & Joe battle

SunCity Reefer - 8 years ago

+915Mang definitely, as soon as I stock up on frags you're more than welcome to.

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915Mang - 8 years ago

Hey good to hear that. It be fun to record your tank! Chalice are so nice, one of my favs

Gene Alameda - 8 years ago

Great video Mang, always nice to see new tanks.

915Mang - 8 years ago

Hey Gene How you been?! How's your tanks? Kevin's tank is pretty cool, it was a good time

Kevin Wilson and everything aquariums - 8 years ago

Thankyou 915 mang, the video turned out great. I had a great day hanging out with you. come back anytime.

915Mang - 8 years ago

Thanks again Kevin, I'll bring some frags next time! The again!

CJ'S AQUARIUMS - 8 years ago

Very nice man! Crazy how we use all kinds of equipment then u see a tank that's easy to keep as this lol.. Makes u Wonder why we waste so much money

915Mang - 8 years ago

Hey CJ, pretty crazy huh. We spend so much to keep our tanks nice, just shows the KISS method works.

Tim's Tank - 8 years ago

nice video Mike. how often is he dosing the phosphate RX?

915Mang - 8 years ago

+Tim Gentry Hi Tim, I believe he does it every week or every water change.

BRADS REEF - 8 years ago

That's awesome man! Like the filming other tanks idea man! Great vid as always brother!

915Mang - 8 years ago

+BRADS REEF Thanks Brad appreciate it! Thanks again for tuning in!

Rad Perez - 8 years ago

What's up Mike, I like the idea of checking out other tanks, this tank was really nice. The RX stuff he uses is really good I use it myself. Hope you great a great day...

915Mang - 8 years ago

+Rad Perez Hey Rad, I was amazed that he didnt have a skimmer going or any reactors. I need to get some Rx Phosphate, clouds the water but seems to be working out great. Enjoy the day with the FAM brother!

Lee and Mandy Battersby - 8 years ago

Yes it is cool cant wait to see more

915Mang - 8 years ago

+Lee and Mandy Battersby Thanks again, more videos to come. Next Sunday is his sweet fresh water tanks

Lee and Mandy Battersby - 8 years ago

Thanks i have a 40 gallon with no sump only using my live rock ,live sand ,protein skimmer and marine pure seems to be doing great but my protein skimmer is always playing up so would love to take it off if i could get the tank to run with out it

915Mang - 8 years ago

+Lee and Mandy Battersby Hi Lee, your live rock will help filter your tank. But in the video Kevin had a 30g sump full of macro algea. You could do it, every system is different which is why its cool to see how everyone else is doing it.

cyberaquarist - 8 years ago

I really like that you are filming other hobbyist's tanks. It's nice to see their aquariums and the methods they use to maintain their system. It will be interesting to see you try freshwater. Great video as always bro!

915Mang - 8 years ago

+cyberaquarist Hey Cyber It was fun hanging out with Kevin and talking fish. Hes a good guy, Did you hear him offer me frags,lol. If I try fresh water itll probably be a while. I need to research, but Kevin offered to help me out, so I know I would be good to go! Thanks for tuning in!

Lee and Mandy Battersby - 8 years ago

What water changes does he do and how often if he has no protein skimmer

Kevin Wilson and everything aquariums - 8 years ago

I do 30 gallons every Sunday with 50 drops of phosphate rx, and a new filter sock.

915Mang - 8 years ago

+Lee and Mandy Battersby He does do water changes, He told me but I forgot if it was weekly or bi weekly. I will get back with you! (If you see this Kevin feel free to answer!)

bigseanSM - 8 years ago

awesome looking tank, good idea to shoot other people's tanks as well as your own, great work bro

915Mang - 8 years ago

+bigseanSM Thanks BigSean, appreciate it man! It was cool talking Fish with Kevin, cool guy very knowledgable!

SGT Torres - 8 years ago

Sweet tank! That aquascape is dope!

915Mang - 8 years ago

+Isaac Torres Reefs Hey Isaac did you here Kevin offering me some frags?! Hes a cool guy man, very nice tank for sure

Shin's Fish and reptiles - 8 years ago

Hey mang, sorry i'm late to the party but DAM that tank looks spectacular!!!!

915Mang - 8 years ago

+NaiGuy the fish guy I know! I gotta have a skimmer too, but Kevin has been doing this a long time. Thanks NaiGuy!

Shin's Fish and reptiles - 8 years ago

+915Mang Amazing he can do that with no skimmer! I can barley live without a skimmer! XD

915Mang - 8 years ago

+NaiGuy the fish guy Whats going on NAIGUY?! His tank is doing great with no skimmer. Very cool system and Kevin is a cool Guy!

pelphrey - 8 years ago

I love the 2 islands on each side! Film as many tanks as you can!

915Mang - 8 years ago

+pelphrey Hey brother, I liked how it all flowed, He had a lot of rock but it looked nice. I will film as many tanks as possible! Thanks man!

915Mang - 8 years ago

+PsychedelicBabe Hey he really is a cool guy! Very knowledgable of both Fresh Water & Reef Tanks. Thanks PsychedelicBabe for tuning in!

Lee and Mandy Battersby - 8 years ago

That tank is great i love the idea of visiting other people's tanks and its good that your doing fresh as well as salt as i have both still keep us updated on your own tank as well

915Mang - 8 years ago

+Lee and Mandy Battersby HI Lee & Mandy, Im going to try and do more videos like this. Very cool looking at everyones system and talking Fish with them, lol. Fresh water is always cool, thanks for tuning in!

StudioReef - 8 years ago

Very nice :D

StudioReef - 8 years ago

+915Mang Thanks a lot man I will :D

915Mang - 8 years ago

+StudioReef Hey brother, thanks for checking it out. I like youre videos series man, keep them coming!

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