Ep 2. Picking up My Reef Savvy Tank

My Film Gear https://kit.com/thomasvisionfilms Today I leave ATL and head to Orlando to pick up my new reef savvy tank. I get to see a beautiful 400 gallon reef aquarium and get a quick inside look at my reef creations. This build is sponsored by Aqua Medic USA and the tank was sponsored by Coral Reef Junkies. www.thomasvisionfilms.com http://www.aqua-medic.com http://www.coralreefjunkies.com http://www.thomasvisionreef.com twitter @thomasreef instagram @thomasvisionreef http://www.facebook.com/ThomasVisionReef http://www.google.com/+ThomasBrown #TheUltimateHobby #TheUltimateTankBuild #ThomasVisionReef #TankSta

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My Film Gear https://kit.com/thomasvisionfilms Today I leave ATL and head to Orlando to pick up my new reef savvy tank. I get to see a beautiful 400 gallon reef aquarium and get a quick inside look at my reef creations. This build is sponsored by Aqua Medic USA and the tank was sponsored by Coral Reef Junkies. www.thomasvisionfilms.com http://www.aqua-medic.com http://www.coralreefjunkies.com http://www.thomasvisionreef.com twitter @thomasreef instagram @thomasvisionreef http://www.facebook.com/ThomasVisionReef http://www.google.com/+ThomasBrown #TheUltimateHobby #TheUltimateTankBuild #ThomasVisionReef #TankSta

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for Ep 2. Picking up My Reef Savvy Tank

Dabss
Dabss - 7 years ago
Stunning tank!!
Lamont Shuman
Lamont Shuman - 7 years ago
Great video, thank you!!!
MattInTheToque
MattInTheToque - 7 years ago
lmao I am so jealous. In BC Canada your lucky to find a small frag under $100.00 everything is so expensive. so people sell from there tanks to help people get in the hobby.
Dwayne Dowell
Dwayne Dowell - 8 years ago
if this video was split, the second half would definitely have triple the views
Tanner Funai
Tanner Funai - 8 years ago
How is that no water change bacterial nitrate processing chamber working on that large tank that belongs to the owners of the Cuban restaurant?
berny's reef
berny's reef - 7 years ago
I think this is what he uses:

http://natureef.com/products/denitrifiers/
Mr
Mr - 8 years ago
i think i need to do more research on that box in the sump who to swap water. i think its just Refugium full of life. i think if we can figure out to avoid these frequent water changes this hobby can grow further.
Bruno_p
Bruno_p - 7 years ago
berny's reef no need for an expensive denitrificator imo.
there are far easier ways to manage nitrate and phospate. for example adding a Carbon source , and thus greatly increasing denitrifying bacteria , adding bacteria cultures if necessary.

I use macro algae and skimmer as my only ways of nutrient export, and I have 0 measurable nitrate/phospate. without Ever doing a WC.

but again, that's my opinion ,to each his ways ;)
berny's reef
berny's reef - 7 years ago
Yeah it seems germany is very advanced in the hobby, the problem is they don't make too many videos explaining how their tanks work and such, probably because they have a smaller audience if they make them in german.

But DSR reefing is making your own salt and advanced supplementing to replace everything your corals take from the water, that's not what this guy is using, he uses natureef, denitrifying bacteria that he adds dayly and feeds with tank water. http://natureef.com/products/denitrifiers/
Bruno_p
Bruno_p - 8 years ago
Mr. Adnan check out DSR reefing ;) here in the netherlands/germany It seems reef tank development is Ages ahead of other countries..
Serene Habhab
Serene Habhab - 8 years ago
Hi there.. Can anyone talk about it more? In how it works and what's the process for .. I mean a full coverage from A-Z .. If possible
berny's reef
berny's reef - 7 years ago
If you are asking about the tank at the end with no water changes I haven't found any videos on it but here is the link to the product he uses. If you find any videos or info please share on this comment

http://natureef.com/products/denitrifiers/
Joel perez
Joel perez - 8 years ago
This store is down the street from me .I was going to order direct from reef savvy.Is the price higher at the store? Love the vids keep up the good work.I should have my tank ready by next year so when you come to orlando you can come check my tank out.
Zachary Maahs
Zachary Maahs - 8 years ago
man i wonder if that guy has a build thread for that 400 gallon

10. comment for Ep 2. Picking up My Reef Savvy Tank

mathan sivarajah
mathan sivarajah - 8 years ago
How do you run a tank without water change? does he add anything to replenish the minerals?
berny's reef
berny's reef - 7 years ago
He uses denitrifying bacteria to clean it, he probably uses this:

http://natureef.com/products/denitrifiers/

He would have to dose otherwise he would run out of many essential minerals in the water, there is a system that calculates how much you need to add of each mineral to keep it in balance, it's called DSR.
Franklin Michael
Franklin Michael - 9 years ago
Does he use phytoplankton to avoid having to do water changes?
berny's reef
berny's reef - 7 years ago
Cool, did you find how to do it DIY?
Franklin Michael
Franklin Michael - 8 years ago
+Joe Smith tnahks btw
Franklin Michael
Franklin Michael - 8 years ago
+Joe Smith Do you know any videos about how to do that? or anything i can read?
Joe Smith
Joe Smith - 8 years ago
+Franklin Michael Not phyto - it's Natureef - denitrifying bacteria http://natureef.com/products/denitrifiers/ i've been looking at doing a DIY system - you need a large colony of bacteria and the ability to feed it in a separate tank. Then swap
some of the water out to the reef system daily.
Eli Gonzalez
Eli Gonzalez - 9 years ago
how about an update on that other guys second tank. super nice set ups
berny's reef
berny's reef - 7 years ago
Yeah it would be cool.
juntistik
juntistik - 9 years ago
Fantastic camerawork and editing.
My Mind is 800M Yrs. Advance Than Humans
My Mind is 800M Yrs. Advance Than Humans - 8 years ago
Mr. Thomas at 16:09 does u dont need to clean manually d aquarium if u got that machine is it automatically can be clean the aquarium?
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 9 years ago
thank you
Nathan Cook
Nathan Cook - 9 years ago
u went to gatorlands that place is awsome and great video
happy93384
happy93384 - 9 years ago
Where can I buy natureef no water change
berny's reef
berny's reef - 7 years ago
sandiego 187REEF
sandiego 187REEF - 9 years ago
where do you buy a NatuReef Denitrafier
berny's reef
berny's reef - 7 years ago
Salvador Trevino
Salvador Trevino - 9 years ago
How can i get a reef savvy tank? im located in california and interested in one
Noel Duncan
Noel Duncan - 9 years ago
.did u chek out steph doll,she be fine has a utube channel. tjanks for allu do for us reef nuts.
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 9 years ago
+Noel Duncan Yep cool channel. Now all she needs is a Salt water tank :-).
Noel Duncan
Noel Duncan - 9 years ago
hey thomas cjeckout steph doll statis 1 fine sista.she be awesome.
Noel Duncan
Noel Duncan - 9 years ago
no she is on u tube chk her out nice.
Noel Duncan
Noel Duncan - 9 years ago
just a super fine sista
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 9 years ago
+Noel Duncan Is that a new aquarium channel?

20. comment for Ep 2. Picking up My Reef Savvy Tank

Felipe Sinelli
Felipe Sinelli - 9 years ago
which kind of bacteria is that in the tank next the sump? 
berny's reef
berny's reef - 7 years ago
I don't know but it's probably this: http://natureef.com/products/denitrifiers/

If you find out what type of bacteria it is please share.
shawnriv9
shawnriv9 - 9 years ago
How do they keep their sand so white? My goodness!
ALP'ie
ALP'ie - 9 years ago
What wireless microphone and or shot gun mic did you use? Audio sounds great.
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 9 years ago
used a few. Zoom H1, NG1 shotgun, and Sennheiser EW112P.
Bobby DeMay
Bobby DeMay - 9 years ago
lol holy cow man!  6:18 thats my custom 220 gallon aquarium they built for me!  It's on the second floor with the external overflow and blue back.  wow small world.  I'll post a video really soon on my build.  Love your videos.  Keep it up bro
Andrew Hales
Andrew Hales - 9 years ago
+Bobby DeMay Yup, you wish it was...
Sai N. Lwin
Sai N. Lwin - 9 years ago
How much was the tank and the stand? Looks really good.
Hector Ivan
Hector Ivan - 9 years ago
Cody Rogers
Cody Rogers - 9 years ago
Thomas!! Please explain the chamber he was talking about!!! I have a 300g tank and must know!! Thank you!
Puff Daddy Reef
Puff Daddy Reef - 9 years ago
ULTIMATE!
JAM4382
JAM4382 - 9 years ago
Any additional information on that nitrate reactor that family has on their reef tank?
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 9 years ago
Hey Jam, I did ask Randy when I first put the video up if he would be so kind as to reply to these comments.
Joe Scrivens
Joe Scrivens - 9 years ago
5$ frags??? I need to find a store in NYC that has 5$ frags!!! i would spend more money lol

30. comment for Ep 2. Picking up My Reef Savvy Tank

Jonah Runzo
Jonah Runzo - 9 years ago
love the vid!
Jonah Runzo
Jonah Runzo - 9 years ago
what kind denitrifier did randy say he had on his system?
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 9 years ago
Thanks!
Miami_Guy
Miami_Guy - 9 years ago
That store looks very nice, not much stores in my area look like that. And wow that display tank is amazing, one of the nicest tanks I've seen. Looks like they've spent a lot of money on livestock and equipment. What was that filter that allowed them not to do water changes ?
John Harle
John Harle - 9 years ago
What was the nitrate reducer thing called
Abs Godwin
Abs Godwin - 6 years ago
Thomas Brown thanks
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 9 years ago
NatuReef Denitrafier
akhilennium
akhilennium - 10 years ago
Congrats Thomas!!! Awesome tank you're getting there
915Mang
915Mang - 10 years ago
Man you lucked out! I enjoyed the tanks at the house. They could of been in tank wars. The caps where sweet. Congrats on your new set up.
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
Thanks Mang!
clyde mulberry
clyde mulberry - 10 years ago
Hey Thomas can't wait to see this tank come alive man love your videos man also what type of filter was that on the tank that doesn't get water changes
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 9 years ago
NatuReef Denitrafier
RavineDriver
RavineDriver - 10 years ago
That was an amazing tank! Would love to know more about that nitrate reducer underneath. Can't wait to see yours!
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
Hey, yeah I wish I could have stayed longer but I was down there on vacation with my family so all of my filming was really run and gun so we could get back to our vacation. 
Responsible Sustainable Reefing
Responsible Sustainable Reefing - 10 years ago
Looking good Thomas, thats a great looking new tank. Did you get my email info i sent you with the Charleston info?
espagues a
espagues a - 10 years ago
Rice n Beans be making bank!  So are you transferring your current tank to the 90g? I thought you had a bigger tank for some reason. 
espagues a
espagues a - 10 years ago
O you about that shallow lagoon life I see.  
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
When I move out of this house one day I will get a bigger tank probably a 300 Gallon Shallow. However, my new tank needed to have the same foot print as my 150 Gallon and that is why I got the 90 gallon. It is shallow and has the same foot print as the 150 gallon so it can fit in the same space. We don't have anywhere else to put a tank in our house.
espagues a
espagues a - 10 years ago
Oh, most go bigger...you went with a smaller tank.  Why o why?
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
Hello Andreu, Yes I just sold my 150Gallon Tall/high tank. That was in episode 1 of my ultimate tank build.
Wesley Forbes II
Wesley Forbes II - 10 years ago
OMG Thomas! That is just incredible! I can't wait to see what you do with this thing!
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
Thanks Wes!
Gene Alameda
Gene Alameda - 10 years ago
Congrats on getting the tank, nice road trip video. The store and home tank coverage was impressive. Thanks for continuing to show us what can accomplished in this hobby. Looking forward to seeing your install!
benboarder09
benboarder09 - 10 years ago
Did I hear 48x24x18 for the tank? For my next tank I'm looking to have a 80 gallon tank just at 48x24x16. You are like the new jb saltwater fish tank and friends. So happy for you and can't wait to see how you're tank grows.
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
Thanks Ben!
ReeferGil
ReeferGil - 10 years ago
That was spectacular!
Jack Murray
Jack Murray - 10 years ago
Are you going to be running an Aqua Medic Acone 1.5? I have one running in combination with a huge metal halide powered algal turf on a 75 great skimmer very efficient compared to its foot print wise. Had a minor pump issue at first Aquamedic immediately ordered me a new pump. Great customer service. I would reccomend fully taking it apart and reassembling it so it is easier to trouble shoot any problems you have down the road.
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
Hey Jack, I am not sure of the one I have is the 1.5. A lot of thr stuff they gave me is not available in the United States and will be debuting on my tank. I will have more Info this Thursday when the unboxing videos come out. Great advice though!
Julio Sanchez
Julio Sanchez - 10 years ago
Just awesome man, congratulations and thanks for sharing!
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
Thanks
Willy d. aquatics
Willy d. aquatics - 10 years ago
Awesome video...I enjoyed that very much great job man...let's get this 90 going . It's going be great.!
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
Yes sir. I am excited. My Stand will be here in 3 days! 
GENISIS1TWENTYONE
GENISIS1TWENTYONE - 10 years ago
Great update. Really nice tank you got there. Like the high end look of that fish store. I'm blown away by the monticaps in that tank!
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
THAT CAP IS CRAZY!!!
nyrep1
nyrep1 - 10 years ago
# motivation
fishkid134
fishkid134 - 10 years ago
So many amazing tanks
Bobby Thom
Bobby Thom - 10 years ago
I would love to learn more about how those guy are running their denitrator. we need specifics!

50. comment for Ep 2. Picking up My Reef Savvy Tank

Bobby Thom
Bobby Thom - 10 years ago
This is a must watch video! I loved it. Great job man
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
Thanks
NYCity Cichlids
NYCity Cichlids - 10 years ago
Damnnnnnnn Thomas. Now that is a beautiful tank you just got. The living reef store looks like an amazing place too. And that reef tank you visited. Now that is an amazing setup. Thanks for sharing.
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
My jaw dropped when I saw that tank. Most people tell me Thomas you have to see this tank but when Edrey of Living Reef told me that tank was amazing he meant it. 
William Duong
William Duong - 10 years ago
WOW that tank is amazing.  really amazing 
Michael Zachmann
Michael Zachmann - 10 years ago
that tank was straight up ridiculous.  Too bad it wasnt on tank wars.  Love this new series and the LFS visits never get old i check this channel everyday KEEP EM COMING!
Michael Zachmann
Michael Zachmann - 10 years ago
awesome 
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
Hey Michael, Yes like you I never get tired of trips to the LFS (I guess thats why I keep filming them lol). For the past 4 weeks I have been consistently sticking to my schedule so you can expect videos every Tuesday and Thursday. The Aquarium Report on Tuesdays and The Ultimate Tank Build (And Tank Wars season 2 in 2015) on Thursdays. 
bobbonecrusher
bobbonecrusher - 10 years ago
this is a 1 to watch for sure
Dave Davis
Dave Davis - 10 years ago
Great video.  Can't wait to see how your build progresses.  I'll be starting a new 75 soon and it will really help watching as you go through the process.  I also loved seeing that family's tank, talk about awesome!!!!
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
David, congrats on the new tank. My second saltwater tank was a 75 Gallon Trigger fish tank. I will get my stand on Monday and then the real fun will begin.
Ruben
Ruben - 10 years ago
Great video Thomas can;t wait to see the rest of the video's.  The Reef Savvy Tank looks nice. Love to visit that store if I'm ever in the neighborhood. Thanks man.  
dannysreeftank
dannysreeftank - 10 years ago
Wow that tank in one home was ridic!
epicnas12342
epicnas12342 - 10 years ago
coolest fish tank dude on youtube
Ryan Looper
Ryan Looper - 10 years ago
Loved the video, and I am looking forward to the next installment.
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
Thx
akhurash
akhurash - 10 years ago
So what made you go from a 150 gallon to 90 gallon tank? I'm just curious because I would think you would go to a bigger volume tank.
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
+akhurash Yeah I am really looking forward to this shallow depth. If you have imagination I think any size tank can be extraordinary. 
akhurash
akhurash - 10 years ago
+Thomas Brown
I figured it had something to do with the height, lol. I build the stand and canopy for my current tank (55 gallon standard) and I hate it. I made the stand too tall and I'm a short guy, so hard to clean and maintain the tank. Also 55 gallon is too narrow for a saltwater in my opinion (if you have live rock and what not) because it doesn't give much depth to the tank. I'm planning on upgrading to a 75 or 90 gallon tank. I too can't get a tank longer than 4ft, :(. Or else I might've gotten 120 or something.
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
Hey Akhurash, I've had a lot of tanks. I am sure I will have a lot more lol. My 150 Gallon High/Tall tank was too tall/deep (from top to bottom) for me. This go around I really want to be able to easy get my hands in the tank. So I wanted something shallow. I would have gotten a 200 or 300G shallow but that would of had to be a long tank and I do not have the room in this house for a tank over 4 feet long. So once we move I will most likely go bigger again.
Brian's Fish Tanks
Brian's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago
Great video!  I'm excited to see this tank as it progresses!  Cool to see that that family let you into their home to see that awesome reef they have!
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
Yes definitely. We had a great time! The video was initially an hour long but I cut most of the footage. What I didn't show is that my family and I had to sleep in a car because we made a side trip to see two store in Jacksonville (Coral Reef Junkies). All the hotels were booked.  
CJ'S AQUARIUMS
CJ'S AQUARIUMS - 10 years ago
Great vid. I usually can't watch vids this long but it kept me engaged the whole time. That store and the 400 gal tank u showcased are the highlights. Looking forward to your 90 gal build.... Imma make the jump one day lol. Sub my channel if u get the chance... Be easy !
ThomasVisionReef
ThomasVisionReef - 10 years ago
Thanks man! Yeah I usually keep my videos short. But I would have had to break this up into two episodes and I know you guys just want to move on with the videos. Just subbed btw.

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