How To Set Up A Saltwater Fish Tank / Aquarium

This video will show you step by step how to setup a saltwater fish tank. If you are a beginner and are looking for a little help this is the video for you. I have a separate video that shows you how to mix Aquarium saltwater. Click on the link below. Do you want ATM Colony for your tank? Click this link: http://amzn.to/1Pe4BuW The Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xez9DYykro How To Mix Aquarium Saltwater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxpOHMxn8mc My Aquarium Box: https://www.myaquariumbox.co.uk Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/aaronsaquarium1 Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/aaronsaquarium Jordan Watkins J-Dubs Aquatics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieMSRT4gDX7at1r2tSW0lQ -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "420 Gallon Reef aka The Wife Week 3: Let's Relax" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWXvx1pQQOM -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

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This video will show you step by step how to setup a saltwater fish tank. If you are a beginner and are looking for a little help this is the video for you. I have a separate video that shows you how to mix Aquarium saltwater. Click on the link below. Do you want ATM Colony for your tank? Click this link: http://amzn.to/1Pe4BuW The Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xez9DYykro How To Mix Aquarium Saltwater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxpOHMxn8mc My Aquarium Box: https://www.myaquariumbox.co.uk Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/aaronsaquarium1 Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/aaronsaquarium Jordan Watkins J-Dubs Aquatics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieMSRT4gDX7at1r2tSW0lQ -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "420 Gallon Reef aka The Wife Week 3: Let's Relax" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWXvx1pQQOM -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

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Hotdog in da house
Hotdog in da house - 6 years ago
I need help I got a tropical tank if I take every thing out and stick like saltwater equipment could I have saltwater fish yes or no
preggy chetty
preggy chetty - 6 years ago
Hi,
Do you have a video on how to prepare the water and skimmer
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
Please Read The Description!!!
Kameo Hosley
Kameo Hosley - 6 years ago
Personally I prefer nanos to start with. For me smaller is easier.
chris gouveia
chris gouveia - 6 years ago
Hi Aaron nice video there just a quick question can I use normal filter like the ones we used for tropical water?
Olivier Allemeersch
Olivier Allemeersch - 6 years ago
just add water, fesh water, salt water? You forgot a very important part my friend!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Olivier Allemeersch PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION.
just b aquatics
just b aquatics - 6 years ago
Is it very important to place wave makers in the right position to allow full circulation around tank
Brent Harpe
Brent Harpe - 6 years ago
With the filtration I’ve heard it’s bad to use a bio wheel filter on anything much bigger than a 10 gallon is that true? I have a 75 gallon fresh water with a bio wheel I’d love to switch to salt.
sfishfitneessuk
sfishfitneessuk - 6 years ago
am learning with tropical fish i got nano tank do water changes every 3 weeks am getting 300l saltwater tank
sfishfitneessuk
sfishfitneessuk - 6 years ago
in 4 months
jennifer
jennifer - 6 years ago
im so excited to start a saltwater tank but i am doing my research first. I do have a couple questions. 1. how do i add the salt in the water? is it like a simple mix add to water type of thing? what about maintenance for the tank ? also how often do check up on it before the big cleanups ? like for ammonia i mean. thank you!

10. comment for How To Set Up A Saltwater Fish Tank / Aquarium

Mahdi Fehmi
Mahdi Fehmi - 6 years ago
Do you think a 55 gallon tank (208 litter) would be a nice thank to start with? Or you suggest to get a bigger one?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Mahdi Fehmi that would be a nice start point in my opinion. Even a nice size to stick with.
Jose Eguizabal
Jose Eguizabal - 6 years ago
I like this video. It is very informative for sure. The only issue I saw was when you mentioned that you were impatient, and got that water/bacteria additive, which in itself is not a bad idea, but you did your research at least. I work at a big box pet store, and run into impatient people a lot, but unlike you, they don't do any research, and try to just jump into having a saltwater tank blindly. I always like to let people know that there are many vids on youtube with good info, but also to take some with a grain of salt, as sometimes, things don't always work, and you have many options to figure out a solution. Aside from my saltwater newb rant, this vid has good info, and I do give you mad props!!!
Sports Gamer
Sports Gamer - 6 years ago
Hey Aaron, if you you are still answering questions, I looked for the ATM colony and it says freshwater. So does that mean it's for freshwater or to help make the salt water
Sports Gamer
Sports Gamer - 6 years ago
Thank you
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Sports Gamer Yes if it says freshwater on the bottle it's for freshwater ONLY. The also do a bottle for saltwater that has Marine on the bottle.
Jay
Jay - 6 years ago
Over the back filter is ok? I thought i needed a sump?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Jay No you don't need a sump. The make life easier but they are not a necessity.
John Harper
John Harper - 6 years ago
Ok cool thanks.
John Harper
John Harper - 6 years ago
I like the how to set up a saltwater tank but did you use fresh water or salt water.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+John Harper read the the description and you will find your answer.
nakul sarasan
nakul sarasan - 6 years ago
Help me to set one please
Dr.Proteinman Mcgains
Dr.Proteinman Mcgains - 6 years ago
The painting in the background is so majestic :)
George Arias
George Arias - 6 years ago
This video clarified my doubts about saltwater aquariums more than any other video.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+George Arias I'm literally about to make that exact video I have a nano ready to setup. Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you don't miss it.
George Arias
George Arias - 6 years ago
Sure you did, man, thank you. Now the only thing is that I had to buy a "Fluval Evo 13.5 saltwater aquarium starter kit" because I don't have room for a bigger one in my tiny place in Manhattan. I hope my enthusiasm of having a marine aquarium don't end up in a monumental fail. By the way, I would love you make a video about how to handle a small marine aquarium, you know, for people who the term "big" is just a dream. Cheers.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+George Arias Awesome! Glad it helped.
Gerard P Carey
Gerard P Carey - 6 years ago
Hey I’ve got a new aquarium and my ph is a bit low ?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Gerard P Carey How low? How old is the Aquarium?

20. comment for How To Set Up A Saltwater Fish Tank / Aquarium

Sailing Free At Last
Sailing Free At Last - 6 years ago
great video
Marc P
Marc P - 6 years ago
Do you cure/pre soak the rock before hand or just go straight ahead and put it in the tank?
Cheers.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Marc Pryke Definitely soak that rock in white vinegar and give it a very good rinse.
Marc P
Marc P - 6 years ago
I was intending on buying from a shop, but I have been offered some Indonesian rock from a aquarium that's been shut down and rock allowed to dry.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Marc Pryke It all depends on where the rock has originally come from. A nice dip in white vinegar as always a go to for me.
MarineFishLover 101
MarineFishLover 101 - 6 years ago
You don't need to have a wave maker I have had salt water tank for 13 years and I have never used a wave maker and it has always been fine
Harry
Harry - 6 years ago
That substrate is disgusting
Harry
Harry - 6 years ago
I didnt think u would reply so i wasnt even thinking about asking u for help until u replied? I was simply just expressing my opinion but please can u help me on this? Or are u too hurt by me insulting your substrate, come on dude , please? I just wanna know ur opinion becuase ive looked online and everyone is saying different things
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Harry I think you started your approach the wrong way if you would like help. Probably best in the future to introduce yourself in a nice way. Have a good day.
Harry
Harry - 6 years ago
Didnt think you'd reply, but seeing as you're here please could u help me with something? Ive recently set up my first saltwater aquarium and for some reason whenever i turn the lights on bubbles start randomly appearing and get caught all over the rocks and it looks gross, do u know why this happens and how to stop it? :/
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Harry Each to their own.
FANTAIL
FANTAIL - 6 years ago
do you need the wave maker▪?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+FANTAIL yes as you need surface agitation for gas exchange
FANTAIL
FANTAIL - 6 years ago
how do you make the salt in the water
Omar Kareem
Omar Kareem - 6 years ago
If you want look into instant ocean sea salt i prefer this brand cause its very easy to follow and i usually buy the one that can make a mixture for upto 160 gallons. Like the bucket of instant ocean says it dissolves fast and the salt levels are pretty accurate. Hope this helps
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+FANTAIL Please read the description
FANTAIL
FANTAIL - 6 years ago
can you use gravel?
We do Everything here
We do Everything here - 6 years ago
Salt to water portions
Johnny Carreiro
Johnny Carreiro - 6 years ago
How many gallons?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+MR. AQUARIUM Where's the attitude?
Johnny Carreiro
Johnny Carreiro - 6 years ago
Well u don’t have to give me an attitude
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+MR. AQUARIUM No it's 170 pal
Johnny Carreiro
Johnny Carreiro - 6 years ago
Is that a 125 gallon aquarium?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+MR. AQUARIUM ????????
Aerocraft 9815
Aerocraft 9815 - 6 years ago
I love how simple and easy the instructions are to follow! nice job!

30. comment for How To Set Up A Saltwater Fish Tank / Aquarium

Rahul Sharma
Rahul Sharma - 6 years ago
Do you need wave maker/power heads if you have a sump ???
ckookla
ckookla - 6 years ago
WHAT ABOUT THE SALT.....I didn't hear anything at all about the main point of this video........SALT.You didn't say anything about how to add it or how much, but you also didn't mention anything about the different things you may have to deal with or watch for opposed to a normal aquarium.I was enjoying the video till I realized it missed ALL of the information I needed to know.All you told me was how to set up any freshwater aquarium.Sorry but that got a big thumbs down from me.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Paul Rigby lol
Paul Rigby
Paul Rigby - 6 years ago
It's a free advice quick help video on YouTube, shove your thumb down your as..
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
Videos also have description sections try giving it a read.
tony scholes
tony scholes - 6 years ago
i added live sand.. my water turned green and cloudy.. i took most the water out then rinsed the sand.. sucked the water out, no i flilled it with a plate.. its full do i just leave it or hook up everything?
Walter Kowalski Sr
Walter Kowalski Sr - 6 years ago
great vid
TeeJay Johnson
TeeJay Johnson - 6 years ago
hey Aaron. i am very new to the fish world. but i would like to start. whats the best way to reach you to stay in communication with you throughout my beginning process
2019freddie
2019freddie - 6 years ago
sorry dude but that tank wont be properly cycled will it, that's why you have put the 2 clown fish in, to cycle it.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+2019freddie Hi buddy, adding bacteria from a bottle speeds up the process. I'll be doing a live stream on Saturday at 9pm GMT that will help you understand this process. Check it out!
Elliswest shelldome
Elliswest shelldome - 6 years ago
I love your fish
lady lex 9999
lady lex 9999 - 6 years ago
I'm getting a 100 gal and I'm both scared and excited
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+lady lex 9999 Don't be scared you will love it.
Christopher MacKay
Christopher MacKay - 6 years ago
Salt. You missed salt. How much? What kind?
Christopher MacKay
Christopher MacKay - 6 years ago
Aarons Aquarium yeah, sorry. Good job!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Christopher MacKay please read the description
mymovievideos
mymovievideos - 6 years ago
wait, he didn't add the salt...
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+mymovievideos Please read the description
Chris Eccles
Chris Eccles - 6 years ago
Does adding salt reflect the depth of ocean.
LAking-1
LAking-1 - 6 years ago
Salt wah-a-tank
aliciacb8284747274
aliciacb8284747274 - 6 years ago
I've seen people say seed the filter media and still leave the tank for two months. I don't think enough fish keepers have enough faith in their ability to cycle a tank lol
Sebas 99
Sebas 99 - 6 years ago
Hey Aron, I was wondering how to change my 55 gallon freshwater tank to a saltwater, not necessarily a reef tank though, and what type of equipment I should use, right now I’m running a Fluval 306. Please let me know!
hstoytchev
hstoytchev - 6 years ago
And the salt water? Where did it come from?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+hstoytchev Please Read Video Description
Austin Moening
Austin Moening - 6 years ago
Why do you have to talk so much
tap water reef guy 82
tap water reef guy 82 - 6 years ago
Lol good vid to start killing fish
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+tap water reef guy 82 There you go that's what I was waiting for. We cycle for 6weeks plus because we are waiting for bacteria to generate (come to life) this is triggered by the addition of Ammonia. The colonisation of this bacteria takes a while hence the wait time. When doing it in a way shown in the video you are removing that initial wait time as you are adding a colony right from the off. This means there's bacteria ready and waiting right from the beginning of the tanks life. This bacteria needs food (ammonia) ammonia is provided via the fish through waste and there gills. This is how you can add fish right away safely.
tap water reef guy 82
tap water reef guy 82 - 6 years ago
Because a new tank can take well over 6 week something to cycle there is a video on YouTube somewhere they test the bacteria in the water
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+tap water reef guy 82 What makes you say you won't have the right amount? Sorry to question you all the time but we are going somewhere. I just want you to understand the process
tap water reef guy 82
tap water reef guy 82 - 6 years ago
Because you still will not have the right amount of bacteria
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+tap water reef guy 82 Again what makes you say that? Why is it to fast?
tap water reef guy 82
tap water reef guy 82 - 6 years ago
To fast for a stable reef aquarium
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+tap water reef guy 82 What makes you say that?
Raindrop Services
Raindrop Services - 6 years ago
This video was nice and helpful, but I believe you forgot to mention the salt (which was specifically what I searched for). Anyway, thanks...
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
Please read the description of the video.
Taylor Hansen
Taylor Hansen - 6 years ago
Can the ATM Colony be used if you do have live sand or live rock?
William Cole
William Cole - 6 years ago
What about the water?? Do I need to use special water ?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+William Cole Please Read The Description

50. comment for How To Set Up A Saltwater Fish Tank / Aquarium

Charlotte Clark
Charlotte Clark - 6 years ago
Really useful!!! Thank you! Glad I dont have to wait to buy fish :) just have to work out what "colony" is in french, as I live in France.
Jiggy TimeGal
Jiggy TimeGal - 6 years ago
What about SALT i thought it was a salt water tank aren't you supposed to add salt to the water?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Jiggy TimeGal please read the video description.
Anna Anna
Anna Anna - 6 years ago
Thank you for sharing ! I can't wait to get my salt water fish Now I know I don't have to wait 6 weeks !
Alyssa Pets
Alyssa Pets - 6 years ago
Do u need a power head if u have a clean up crew
risko321
risko321 - 6 years ago
How did you run out of water?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+risko321 I use RO water and I can only make a certain amount each day.
Param Prakash
Param Prakash - 6 years ago
Which corals and fishes would be best for me as I have kept only freshwater till now and what should I feed the same
Undesirable No. One
Undesirable No. One - 6 years ago
I was eating a chocolate Ice cream when he scooped the green ughhhh.
kiss my pixel
kiss my pixel - 6 years ago
great video... i think you missed out greater depth of what a skimmer is though.
S Swish
S Swish - 6 years ago
Bigger is better hehehe
DynamicRedo
DynamicRedo - 6 years ago
Two things: can atm colony work alongside live rock?
And I didnt see you add salt?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+DynamicRedo yes it can. Please read description.
Allan Foster
Allan Foster - 6 years ago
Great video but can you let me know how you get the salt water levels correct or can I buy water made up ready to fill the tank. Thanks
Allan Foster
Allan Foster - 6 years ago
Sorry never seen that link. Thanks
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Allan Foster please read video description
Ragnarok
Ragnarok - 6 years ago
LoL the tank is never big enough. Every time I get a tank, I soon after turn around and get a bigger one.
Caleb Williams
Caleb Williams - 6 years ago
question ,in a fresh water tank, plants take out the waste in the water, but what does that in a salt water tank?( the easiest to keep ones 1st please)
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Caleb Williams Water change's and light feeding are the easiest options
Kaylee G
Kaylee G - 6 years ago
Was anyone else like "Jesus stop fingering the poo" at 8:04
Shey's Betta
Shey's Betta - 6 years ago
Patience is a virtue... I would never use any starters...
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Shey's Betta Why not? what in your opinion is the positive to cycling the "Traditional" way in comparison to using a bacterial starter?
BlissHannah
BlissHannah - 6 years ago
Do I have an extra aquarium? No
Do I plan on making a salt water tank? No
Why am I watching this video? I don't know
Vicky B
Vicky B - 6 years ago
I seriously looked at the tape on the table and wanted to bang my head on the wall. I've set up multiple freshwater tanks and I have never thought to do something so incredibly easy and obvious.

Maybe I'm not ready for saltwater if I can't think to use tape. Lol!
Paul Jervis
Paul Jervis - 6 years ago
Great Video man very informative. I'm looking to get into the hoby but haven't got the slightest clue about most stuff. Would there be any books or that that you could reccomend that would explain the likes of the P.H. cycle and sumps and all that jazz. I'm definitely interested in getting into the hoby but as I said wouldn't have the slightest clue.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Paul Jervis There will be a Live Stream tonight on the channel talking about the basics come and check that out at 9pm UK time
Danihelus Alpha
Danihelus Alpha - 6 years ago
THANK YOU
King 51
King 51 - 6 years ago
You forgot to show how to add salt
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+King 51 Vlogs/Gaming Please read the description.
Tiki Toc
Tiki Toc - 6 years ago
Thanks
Gerard P Carey
Gerard P Carey - 6 years ago
If I use live rock can I still use the colony ?
Gerard P Carey
Gerard P Carey - 6 years ago
Aarons Aquarium™ thanks man. Great video. Thinking about starting an aquarium and it helped a lot
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Gerard P Carey Yes buddy
Bhashkar Raj Mishra
Bhashkar Raj Mishra - 6 years ago
can i use lava rocks and T8 lights in my tank?
Stoned Savage
Stoned Savage - 6 years ago
wooow you built an alter to seawater aquariums! its just missing the candles and some dark robes :)
GreenLeaf 82
GreenLeaf 82 - 6 years ago
what is a saltwater aquarium without clown fish?
Jimmy Bradd
Jimmy Bradd - 6 years ago
I don't se the point in disliking this video he's nice and he's trying to help people just wtf
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Jimmy Bradd Cheers buddy.
Owen Mccann
Owen Mccann - 6 years ago
Best info on saltwater
FishTank Fellow
FishTank Fellow - 6 years ago
hey man thinking about starting a saltwater tank but I'm confused about all the stuff you put in the filter. ive heard people talk about carbon and boi max. could you expain
GenosPerformer
GenosPerformer - 6 years ago
Can you use sand from the beach?
easemailbox
easemailbox - 6 years ago
this has probably been asked before but... if I dont understand or know the nitration yadda yadda thingy you speak of do u have a video about that also?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
easemailbox
easemailbox - 6 years ago
yummy. I like the skimmer.
Fine soy
Fine soy - 6 years ago
this vid was really helpful
Ying the Eevee
Ying the Eevee - 6 years ago
are you scottish or australian or something? your accent's really cool
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Ying the Eevee English
Tommy Luu Vlogs
Tommy Luu Vlogs - 6 years ago
That's right
Helen Taylor
Helen Taylor - 6 years ago
Good video, but salinating and testing the water would be a nice addition. Also what temperature is needed?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Helen Taylor please see description
EngineeringAquariums
EngineeringAquariums - 6 years ago
Use any sand within reason *and without silicates
Play sand is risky in that sense
Lucyloves Fishes
Lucyloves Fishes - 6 years ago
And also do you need to put any salt or something in it? Or is it just looking me a tropical tank?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Lucyloves Fishes Please read the description
Lucyloves Fishes
Lucyloves Fishes - 6 years ago
Does every saltwater thing need sand? Or can I use gravel?
Micki Babe
Micki Babe - 6 years ago
I kinda wanna start off small and then go bigger, I know you said it'd practically be a waste, but I'm that person that wants 26 different reptiles and a freshwater tank, so I think having the extra tanks around would be helpful for me
Njwobrien
Njwobrien - 6 years ago
Love you and your videos man, all the way from New Zealand. :)
endercraftman
endercraftman - 6 years ago
This guy really loves fish poop haha
Victor
Victor - 6 years ago
I grab the hose put the water in put the bacteria in had the filtration put the fish in in two hours everything was dead what am I missing
Steve Gilbert
Steve Gilbert - 6 years ago
love to
Joshua Hoy
Joshua Hoy - 6 years ago
Big up Manchester
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Joshua Hoy ✊
Charlene Hewitt
Charlene Hewitt - 6 years ago
can you put coral in the tank, on fake rock or will I have to used live rock?
Dorothy Lacey
Dorothy Lacey - 6 years ago
This video was a big help to me setting up my salt water tank. Thanks for the info. I would like to know if you can mix live rock with fake coal rock?
crazy shrimp lady
crazy shrimp lady - 6 years ago
What about the water. Do you mix in the salt yourself?
Abigail Idle
Abigail Idle - 6 years ago
Great video! Thank you really helped me!
Shay Cormac
Shay Cormac - 6 years ago
wait so whats the order for the colony thing 1. water 2. colony 3. then fish or 1. water 2. fish 3. then colony?
Shay Cormac
Shay Cormac - 6 years ago
thank you
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Shay Cormac 1- Water 2- Fish and Colony
LeeROBD
LeeROBD - 6 years ago
awesome informations thanks. i have a question for you. when you grow corals, is it the intensity of the light or color of the light that successfully grow corals? it seems that more expensive LED lights have always blueish hue.

100. comment for How To Set Up A Saltwater Fish Tank / Aquarium

Ray Ray
Ray Ray - 6 years ago
nice video.
say if i were to set up my tank exactly like yours, and added Clow Fish. would I be able to add some anemones by individually? or would I need to create an entire coral system? and I never knew what a sump is, so that question is answered. so would I be good with a heater, a canister filter, powerheads, and a skimmer, as far as equpiment goes?
abimhhgrr cunzolebh
abimhhgrr cunzolebh - 6 years ago
how much roughly would this cost just to get an idea of price for size
Dillon Vaughan
Dillon Vaughan - 6 years ago
Thumbs up and added to my favorites for when I do get my tank. Thanks man!
muhammad moosa
muhammad moosa - 6 years ago
why u did nt add salt into tank ....?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+muhammad moosa Please read video description
Stewart Bumstead
Stewart Bumstead - 6 years ago
Hi all.
Ive kept reefs for 12 months now in a 10gal tank and run an internal skimmer and live rock and sand. And have been successful.
But my next task ive converted my Fluval Roma125 to a reef setup, This time I have not used Live rock or live sand.
I have used Dry Marco rock and got plenty of time for the nitrogen cycle to cycle.
I am using a All pond solutions EF2+UV canister filter and the pre booster filter. Unfortunately can not run a sump.
Currently all my parametres are good, but there is nothing yet live in the tank.

My Questions

Would it be advisable to use a nitrifying bacteria starter. I.E Fluval Cycle , API Quickstart or ATM Colony? and which one?

And what media should I use in my Canister filter for my Biological filtration, I know canisters are prone to be nitrate factories but its my only option.

Many thanks.
Bryant Gil
Bryant Gil - 7 years ago
How many gallons is your tank?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+Bryant Gil 200
NOVAWOLF
NOVAWOLF - 7 years ago
What size is the aquarium thanks for the info love the video
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+NOVAWOLF The one in this video is 6ft x 2ft x 2ft
Waves SC
Waves SC - 7 years ago
what temp should the tank be at?
and what lights should I be using?
I plan to have zoas and clown fish with anemones.
Will Arrington
Will Arrington - 7 years ago
you failed to mention how to get the saltwater right...
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
Check out the description for a video on the subject.
DRamey86
DRamey86 - 7 years ago
What temperature should your water be around ? And do you measure ph levels
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+DRamey86 I'd suggest 26c for temperature and a PH between 7.8 to 8.3. 8.3 is the ideal number to hit.
Gurpreet Singh
Gurpreet Singh - 7 years ago
Are you from the UK?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Gurpreet Singh Yes
ghandi555ev
ghandi555ev - 7 years ago
I've had a fresh water tank for a while now and want to switch to salt water tank... but everyone I tell this too says don't bother because it's a lot of hard work. would you agree with this? I work hard to look after my tropical tank so can't see how much of a problem it could be?!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+ghandi555ev It's as hard or as easy as you make it pal. Some freshwater tanks can be harder than salt tanks
ghandi555ev
ghandi555ev - 7 years ago
I'm a noob... when did you add the salt? I want to start a salt water one day but have a lot to learn
ghandi555ev
ghandi555ev - 7 years ago
Aarons Aquarium you're the man... thanks. keep them vids coming
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+ghandi555ev Check out the description for a link to a video on How to mix saltwater
Johnny Z
Johnny Z - 7 years ago
Excellent video for beginners!
HATTORI HONZO
HATTORI HONZO - 7 years ago
aaron help me man i have been through so many videos and urs was the simplest buh u didnt say what did u do about the salt water i mean did u not fill ur tank up with salt water made before hand plz lemme know how u worked that out. cheers
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
Check out the video description there's a link to a video on how to mix saltwater.
Nate Seahayes
Nate Seahayes - 7 years ago
Is it okay to use tap water with the dechlorination drops?
Nate Seahayes
Nate Seahayes - 7 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium Okay.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Nate Seahayes RO/DI water. Please see the video description for a link to a video on How to mix saltwater
Nate Seahayes
Nate Seahayes - 7 years ago
What would I use then?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Nate Seahayes in a reef I'd always say no.
Adam Bathon
Adam Bathon - 7 years ago
you're hot.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Adam Bathon Thank you.
reef guy 92
reef guy 92 - 7 years ago
bacteria in a bottle is a load of shit how can bacteria survive in a bottle with no oxygen
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+fish mad the bacteria is in a state of hibernation. It's woken by the oxygen in your aquarium
Will G
Will G - 7 years ago
Rubbing your finger through the skimmer = me puking
Mitchell Lubline
Mitchell Lubline - 7 years ago
what's your views on air driven protein skimmers since their cheap but still do their job? also if using dry rock where's the best place to get it? is it the same as just saltwater safe porous rocks?
Adam_Wardle18
Adam_Wardle18 - 7 years ago
What do you mean you ran out of water? Do you have a RO DI system?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Adam_Wardle18 Yes. I'd never setup a tank using tap water.
Dannydarko C
Dannydarko C - 7 years ago
Hello Mate fantastic tank! Loved the tip about setting rocks up before I actually put them in. Now I'm a newbie at this. So I've got a 60l biorb flow tank which I got second hand. Any chance you can explain how I should clean this for the first time and when I should start adding sand and rock? Many thanks in advance.
Alejandro Jacobo
Alejandro Jacobo - 7 years ago
Did you use dry rock or live?
Alejandro Jacobo
Alejandro Jacobo - 7 years ago
Aarons Aquarium what king of wave maker should I get in a 10 gallon?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Alejandro Jacobo yeah thats cool
Alejandro Jacobo
Alejandro Jacobo - 7 years ago
Aarons Aquarium ok I'm be doing dry rock and not live sand I'm going to start on a 10 gallon and make my way up
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Alejandro Jacobo dry. I never use live
Jaisa MCclain
Jaisa MCclain - 7 years ago
I'm wanting to get sea horses.
ANIME,DIY AND GAMES LOVERS
ANIME,DIY AND GAMES LOVERS - 7 years ago
plants no plants
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+ANIME,DIY AND GAMES LOVERS Plants in a reef aren't a necessity and are not required for a beginner setup video.
ANIME,DIY AND GAMES LOVERS
ANIME,DIY AND GAMES LOVERS - 7 years ago
plants reef plants bro I am telling that no reef plants
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+ANIME,DIY AND GAMES LOVERS What?
ANIME,DIY AND GAMES LOVERS
ANIME,DIY AND GAMES LOVERS - 7 years ago
you have a speaker near your tank it's not good this will cause tention to your fish
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+ANIME,DIY AND GAMES LOVERS No it won't
It's Me
It's Me - 7 years ago
I would think when you're setting up a SALTWATER tank you'd want to talk about SALT in the WATER and how much SALT to add to the WATER and how to check the salinity of my SALTWATER tank. After all, that's kind of an important step to setting up a SALTWATER fish tank, as the title suggests. Not to mention, nothing about types of lights (necessary for live coral and healthy fish), nor filter media (important for using canister filters). This is hardly a setup video and could easily misinform newbies of the complexity of setting one up, costing them a lot of money in dead fish.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+It's Me If You're going to leave a comment complaining about something it would probably be a good idea full check out the video first. Have you read the video description?
Jester Perez
Jester Perez - 7 years ago
Can you please tell me what kind of water did you use? Is it regular tap water and you treated it or you bought the water ready to use? Thank you!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Jester Perez please read description
Jeremey Persaud
Jeremey Persaud - 7 years ago
do you need a calcium reactor or dosing pump?
Sean Suokallio
Sean Suokallio - 7 years ago
ok ill just put in fresh water.............................
Sean Suokallio
Sean Suokallio - 7 years ago
Aarons Aquarium thanks bro
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Sean Suokallio Read the description!
Callum C
Callum C - 7 years ago
So how small would you go in terms of gallons in a tank?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Callum C What ever you can afford
Kyo Jane
Kyo Jane - 7 years ago
I could cry or kiss you right now LOL I have been looking for a video like this for exactly for so so so damn long. It's almost like the other people dont want you to learn. they talk in words a beginner cant understand and show you 50 pieces of equipment. I've been a freshwater fishkeeper all my life but have been so scared to go into salt mostly because everytime i sit down to watch some tutorials they make it seem so very difficult and one thing goes one point off and boom you've killed everything then show you another bunch of machines to fix that . Math is a problem for me so i dont understand when they start talking really fast about levels without explaining it. You don't need a sump???? thats the thing that scared me most cause it looks like you have to manage like five tanks and machinary under those tables. Like i said i'm so fucking happy right now its made me want to get stuck in to researching again :D
Ashley Goggs
Ashley Goggs - 7 years ago
IMHO I would suggest getting 4ft+ aquarium, the biggest you could possibly afford/ have space for. Start of as a fish only aquarium however choose reef fish. Slowly move into soft corals, then lps corals then sps if that's where you would like to go. However the best advice I can give t anyone interested in corals is do not choose cheap lighting over expensive. You get what you pay for most the time and most corals are photosynthetic.
Kyo Jane
Kyo Jane - 7 years ago
Hey, yeah i've actually started doing a lot more real research since then and not trying to cheat with a few youtube tutorials lol. I've actually decided i'm a lot more interested in corals and plantlife in the saltwater environment than the fish. Of course they're beautiful but so are tropical fish to me. It's more about creating a living environment that fascinates me. Still have a lot of learning to do before i go for it and set up mostly because for me personally it takes a while to get to grips with the math involved but i'm sure i will eventually.
Ashley Goggs
Ashley Goggs - 7 years ago
marine aquariums are pretty simple if you do fish only. Just do what your doing with trops but monitor salinity aswell. Reef aquariums is a different story but thats a fun learning curve.
creative bettakeeping
creative bettakeeping - 7 years ago
cool
Fab5 Admin Assistant
Fab5 Admin Assistant - 7 years ago
Do you have to add instant ocean or salt or can you just use ATM COLONY
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Fab5 Admin Assistant I don't understand the question
Sarah Ring
Sarah Ring - 7 years ago
is  a canister filter a bad way to go?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Sarah Ring No not at all. Canister filters work very well
Chris Smyth
Chris Smyth - 7 years ago
I'm gonna start a fresh water tank. is it hard to care for enemerie? prob spelt it wrong..I've heard they take alot of care
Ikky plays
Ikky plays - 7 years ago
Try tropical fish then come over to the reef hobby that's what I did and it's more better saves cost and you also have experience
Marian Lesko
Marian Lesko - 7 years ago
yea man! Thanks for video. Just there is nothing about how to set up water :(
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Marian Lesko Please see the description of the video. There's a link to a video on how to mix saltwater
Beastmode cahoon
Beastmode cahoon - 7 years ago
when's Dynamos twin gonna pull a sea enemy out his beanie?
GMDEskralex
GMDEskralex - 7 years ago
this is published on my birthday
Chris Smyth
Chris Smyth - 7 years ago
Kishy yt noted but the statement still stands sorry.
GMDEskralex
GMDEskralex - 7 years ago
This is his older brother, and you are right, there is no point in commenting about when it was published. BTW, it was uploaded on his 8th birthday, so he is very young.
Chris Smyth
Chris Smyth - 7 years ago
Kishy yt and........
josh Cordova
josh Cordova - 7 years ago
awesome video ! can you please tell me what kind of rock you used in this build ? I love it I've never seen that kind before please let me know thank you so much
Milind H
Milind H - 7 years ago
Hey Aaron: Thanks for this informative video. Can you let know which filter you used for this set-up?.
Holdina Rose
Holdina Rose - 7 years ago
What do u mix with the water to make it salt water? Whats the product u use?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Holdina Rose Please see video description.
Vicky Chettri
Vicky Chettri - 7 years ago
where is salt pls tell me
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
please see video description
chunkau li
chunkau li - 7 years ago
is it special water ? not heard you add salt I have tropical and was looking in to saltwater but a total fresh water so date not to start ... Also I want to do start a 40 litre do you think it's ok
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+chunkau li please see see description for saltwater video
FireLemon
FireLemon - 7 years ago
Great video with good explanations, 1 question can you put fish caught from the wild in saltwater in your aquarium?
FireLemon
FireLemon - 7 years ago
Aarons Aquarium ok thanks!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+FireLemon Yes as long as you match the parameters of the water it came from. I.E a Saltwater fish needs to go into a Saltwater tank.
4k3el
4k3el - 7 years ago
I think you missed out fundamental information on the type of water. How much salt, how you measure the level etc
4k3el
4k3el - 7 years ago
Ohh, thanks! I'm contemplating on converting my existing 180 litre Malawi Cichlid tank with ocean rocks and gravel to marine. It's like 90% set up.. just need to add salt water and marine fish! After 10 years keeping fish I think I'm ready for a new challenge. Thanks for posting the tutorial!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+4k3el Please see video description
Eazeguy2012
Eazeguy2012 - 7 years ago
I am so afraid to start, thanks to you I feel a little better. Gonna get my first tank soon :)
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Eazeguy2012 Great stuff. Happy I can help.
mohd kamran
mohd kamran - 7 years ago
dear you didnt tell about the water prepration?
mohd kamran
mohd kamran - 7 years ago
dear you didnt tell about the water prepration?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Er Mohd Kamran Please see the description
mohd kamran
mohd kamran - 7 years ago
dear you didnt tell about the water prepration?
Reginald Dyas
Reginald Dyas - 7 years ago
Thanks for the step by step instructions for a beginner like me.
aditya desai
aditya desai - 7 years ago
How much salt is to be added in water ?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+aditya desai Please see the description of the video
Cianna Pauline
Cianna Pauline - 6 years ago
eel_245 same
aliciacb8284747274
aliciacb8284747274 - 6 years ago
BADU Grime Media second hand is fine until something goes wrong with some element of the tank/equipment and you wish you had a warranty because now it's going to cost an arm and a leg to replace stuff
BADU GM
BADU GM - 6 years ago
Cheeky_nandos Lee_123 you can get big tanks for cheap sometimes of you buy second hand
missy sparkles
missy sparkles - 7 years ago
what water did u use in the tank it looked like tap water was it RO water or salt water ?
missy sparkles
missy sparkles - 7 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium sorry i only realised later that u make ur own salt water and then use the hose to fill the tank it just wasnt clear in the vid = anyway u have given me some great ideas on setting up my new tank ty
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+missy sparkles it is both salt and RO water. Please see the video description, there you will find a link to a video on how to mix saltwater.
missy sparkles
missy sparkles - 7 years ago
I had a nano BUT it all collapsed so im going to try a 850 tank and have another go at it - a lot of ppl are selling the dry rock and if i wanna have coral how will it grow on it- if i use playsand does it need to be washed first ? erkkkk fish pooooo
20 20
20 20 - 7 years ago
missy sparkles doesn't seem like you know much about saltwater
missy sparkles
missy sparkles - 7 years ago
yeah i have been doing masses of research everyone has different ideas lol lol lol ty Grace Spencer
Grace Spencer
Grace Spencer - 7 years ago
missy sparkles if your going to be having such a big tank then I would do all the research. You should be getting all the information so the tank is safe for the fish.
Bobby buck
Bobby buck - 7 years ago
Does the rock grow coral
Bobby buck
Bobby buck - 7 years ago
What did u treat the water with
Bobby buck
Bobby buck - 7 years ago
What is a skimmer
Bobby Senacud
Bobby Senacud - 7 years ago
Yeah how about the salt???
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Bobby Senacud Please read the description
Mr Starfish
Mr Starfish - 7 years ago
Hi Aaron, just wondered if you cured your dry rock before you put it in the tank? I'm at the point now where I have all my equipment and I need to purchase my rock and wondered whether i could scape rock add sand and if it would be safe to cure and cycle the rock in the tank at same time?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Brandon Dicken I simply added the rock and sand to the empty tank then added water. No curing before hand.
Fazarally Sameer
Fazarally Sameer - 7 years ago
Thanks.. nice explanation
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Fazarally Sameer hope it helped
casino007007
casino007007 - 7 years ago
rock work look like fresh water tank .
Scott Taylor
Scott Taylor - 7 years ago
you have to have live sand and live rock unless you buy nitrifying bacteria
Scott Taylor
Scott Taylor - 7 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium at 7:30 how lomg was the skimmer refill in their before you emptyd it
Scott Taylor
Scott Taylor - 7 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium ok :) ^_^ .
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Scott Taylor No you don't. You can just start the cycle by adding ammonia to the tank. No live rock or live sand required.
Justin Johnston
Justin Johnston - 7 years ago
what/where did you get the substrate, I need to know exactly what. So I dont buy a less than great one.
Bryan Thomas
Bryan Thomas - 7 years ago
Very helpful
Thanks! I'm trying to start up my own 90g saltwater tank
Will be very exciting!
Jay Marine
Jay Marine - 7 years ago
we have the same floor, lol
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Jay Marine lol
Hope CARPINTINO
Hope CARPINTINO - 7 years ago
where can i buy atm colony
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
please see video description
Lee and Mandy Battersby
Lee and Mandy Battersby - 7 years ago
Got a big problem I tried to add my Kole tang to my tank but the lavender tang attacked it I have a 4ft tank that I can set up but I have no rock , no sand and no protein skimmer the Kole tang will be the only fish in it do you think it will be ok till I can get the sand,rock and skimmer I can't put it back in my main tank I do have it in a small plastic tank inside the main tank but don't want to leave it in there please help
what a beautiful Duwang
what a beautiful Duwang - 7 years ago
What about problems with fish waste stacking up and need cleaning?
Matt Reefer
Matt Reefer - 7 years ago
I have figured it out but a long way off winning the battle. Glass anemone aka aptasia. Killed a couple kast night with boiling water in turkey baster. Jus bought aptasia eating file fish fingers crossed. Nib this outbreak in the bud before tank change i guess. You had any problems with these pests?
Matt Reefer
Matt Reefer - 7 years ago
Barnicles maybe, big some of them, dont want a 9foot outbreak of them
Matt Reefer
Matt Reefer - 7 years ago
No there more like smaller pale purpleish anemone tenticles , was a few but there over most of the rock in the tank now. Some type of worms? Pulled out a big millipede type thing the other week was disgusting. Still gives me the creeps now lol
Matt Reefer
Matt Reefer - 7 years ago
Great videos and information. Had 4 foot reef tank 13 months now going well except."Live Rock full of worms. Jus bought 9 foot tank setting up any advice be great. I am going to kill of my live rock before change to new tank worms have giving all my rocks tenicles. Just as there purple and good looking
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Matthew Bain are the worms that look like tiny feather dusters?
Sidepixel_Rhys
Sidepixel_Rhys - 7 years ago
7:44 can u not? that is the most disgusting thing ever
The Gaming Crew
The Gaming Crew - 7 years ago
I Want A Starfish In My Salt Water Aquarium Tank But My Mom Don't Let Me Have A Starfish in My Tank In My Room
sawyer smith
sawyer smith - 7 years ago
can you make a video how to setup a sump
Syria Sharia
Syria Sharia - 7 years ago
best video I've seen so far re starting a salt water fish tank. it actually seems doable now. thanks!
Syria Sharia
Syria Sharia - 7 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium thanks, I'll go through all your videos before i do anything I think!!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Syria Sharia You don't need all that at the beginning. A tank, light, filter, heater and rock will get you going. You can build from there.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Syria Sharia The suggestion was to get the biggest tank possible for your situation. That may be a 10 gallon tank. The larger the tank the easier it is to maintain water quality. But obviously the larger you go the more costly it is. Just get the tank that suits your current requirements. You can always go larger in the future if it's something you feel comfortable doing.
Syria Sharia
Syria Sharia - 7 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium I've become a bit obsessed with the idea of a reef tank but I feel the reality is its way above me.... people set up alarms in case their heaters and pumps malfunction... that's way too much for me to consider when just getting into it.
Syria Sharia
Syria Sharia - 7 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium I know u said start with a big tank straight away... but don't u think you ability to run a big tank has depended a lot on the experience u had running a smaller tank when you were a beginner? I'm still confused where to start. I was thinking to get a big tank and just start with one or two fish and a rock. then slowly build it over the years. but now I'm seeing that water quantity and changing is an issue, as well as equipment malfunction, if it were to occur, would be a huge issue. and without the experience, I'd just get lost and give up??
is getting a small tank for practice and just to get the gears going on this new hobby worth it?? so far the issue seems to be water stability with a smaller tank that I'd have to worry about.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Syria Sharia So happy it helped
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Syria Sharia I have a video on my channel explaining it.
Colby Miller Outdoors
Colby Miller Outdoors - 7 years ago
good video definitely helpful but I would like to know what salt to get and how to add it to the water thanks.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Colby Miller Outdoors Please see the video description
Colby Miller Outdoors
Colby Miller Outdoors - 7 years ago
nevermind I found it
luis valdez
luis valdez - 7 years ago
whats a good skimmers you recommend and how often should the skimmers be cleaned.
chris lu
chris lu - 7 years ago
great so much info i didnt know now now i do
失われ、終わったIchino
失われ、終わったIchino - 7 years ago
How many gallon minimum do I need for a clown fish
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Aquatank Help 10 gallons would be enough for just 1 pair of Clownfish.
Ramzez Imaginative
Ramzez Imaginative - 7 years ago
Do you have a video on building a sump?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Ramzez Imaginative Yes pal. Check out my channel
ねえkinpoi
ねえkinpoi - 7 years ago
i wonder what your tank looks like now
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Kim Jasper Agoncillo just check out my channel
Ginger Travel
Ginger Travel - 7 years ago
What size is your tank ?
David Foreman
David Foreman - 7 years ago
yep thanks buddie
David Foreman
David Foreman - 7 years ago
ty i couldn't understand because of ur accent
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+David Foreman No worries.
David Foreman
David Foreman - 7 years ago
were do i find that bottle that has the bacteria? &what is it called ?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+David Foreman I say the name in the video and it's also written in the description. It's called ATM Colony.
David Foreman
David Foreman - 7 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium i did i dont understand just tell me the name please
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+David Foreman check out the video description.
DirtMcGirt303
DirtMcGirt303 - 7 years ago
Great video.... Have recently taken a break from the hobby due to having algae problems but still have all my gear and tank sitting dry. All the info I needed for getting it going again next month using nsw. Cheers!
Jamie Williams
Jamie Williams - 7 years ago
Also try to hold off on the weekly water changes to many can cause that problem as well. I let mine sit for six months with no water changes and since you have no livestock makes it even better. I have a UV sterilizer as well.
Jamie Williams
Jamie Williams - 7 years ago
Jesslyn Dulinsky lol that sucks. Is it near a window? Direct sunlight maybe the cause. If you are using RO water make sure the filters are new/updated. Try an algae scrubber in your sump.....They have tons of videos on YouTube about them.
Jesslyn Dulinsky
Jesslyn Dulinsky - 7 years ago
Jamie Williams, I have tried everything to get rid of my algae and that sh*t just comes back. I do not use tap water! I things i have done to try to control the problem, weekly water changes, new lights, unplugged my heater, I use the green filters the saltwater store suggested, i even use an additive that is suppose to help, and I feed about once every 2-3 weeks... NO Luck! IT IS GROWING AS I TYPE THIS!
Jamie Williams
Jamie Williams - 7 years ago
DirtMcGirt303 for algae problems use phosban put it in a reactor and you should have no more problems within a week. Also use RO/DI water. Plain tap water will give you tons of algae.
Devin Ozanne
Devin Ozanne - 7 years ago
how much did you spend on the tank behind you? if you don't mind me asking
Devin Ozanne
Devin Ozanne - 7 years ago
wait... I'm in america lol
Devin Ozanne
Devin Ozanne - 7 years ago
Lol k, thanks! I'll go check it out.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Devin Ozanne I honestly can't remember. If you check out my most recent video you will find a cost breakdown of my new tank.
Sandra Wiseman
Sandra Wiseman - 7 years ago
First oh all! thank you so much for taking the time to make this video, I am starting my first saltwater 20 gl. tank and I'm just doing live rock to start with, so, I do have a question, if I am adding all ready salt and liquid saltwater do I still need to add ATM colony to it? I appreciate your help, time and answer. From the BIG D. Peace.
Ricardo Duarte
Ricardo Duarte - 7 years ago
What about salt and lighting?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Ricardo Duarte please see video description for a video on mixing saltwater
SimpleLife
SimpleLife - 7 years ago
Very informative thank you very much.
FuzeXnet
FuzeXnet - 7 years ago
How many gallons is that mine is 5 gallons
Jacob Aneston
Jacob Aneston - 7 years ago
how big is that tank?
Jacob Aneston
Jacob Aneston - 7 years ago
Thanks
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Jacob Aneston 6ft x 2ft x 2ft pal
Nora Sanchez
Nora Sanchez - 7 years ago
seems to complicated i'll stick to fresh water. !!!!
Joanne Butler
Joanne Butler - 7 years ago
what water do you need or how do you get it to be salt water? must be more to it than that....
hard cunt 01
hard cunt 01 - 7 years ago
do you need lights?
VF6
VF6 - 7 years ago
ok so what if u wanted to build ur own tank like a 30g tank and put in the back piece and put the filter and lighting and heating, i have had saltwater and freshwater but the saltwater one i had was just a 14g biocube for 2 clownfish and some shrimp and snails but i dont know like the EXACT stuff to use so plz help
Engels Caba
Engels Caba - 7 years ago
This is deffinetly informative for us beginners. Question: It was my understanding one had to use salt water or "treated" water to start a reef tank. Now, I see you used tap water. Is there a need for salt water, or the corals will produce it themselves?
Engels Caba
Engels Caba - 7 years ago
Also if youvould provide more info about the lighting, anything in specific I should look at before buying it?
Engels Caba
Engels Caba - 7 years ago
Also: How to set up "skimmers" and where do they go in the fish tank? (ovbiously not inside lol)
Craig Henry
Craig Henry - 7 years ago
Brilliant video man! Giving me that itch again - tropical tanks just dont cut it
NDH Reefing
NDH Reefing - 7 years ago
I have a couple questions, I already have a 125 gallon tank that was set up with fresh water and I have a heater , canister filter , those jets . Are all of those ok to use for a salt water tank ? And without the tank included how much would all of that cost if all of my equipment will work
VF6
VF6 - 7 years ago
well it would cost maybe would about 500-600
VF6
VF6 - 7 years ago
i think it would be ok just make sure to clean the tank really well and then buy like saltwater stuff like live rock, sand for saltwater tanks, and fish also do u have Lighting like a hood?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Hassan Al-Laith nightmare
Elijah Downing
Elijah Downing - 7 years ago
your kids sand is bad it can kill your fish.
Kierra Tampus
Kierra Tampus - 7 years ago
How to get the saltwater
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Kierra Tampus Please see video description
Beau Burtenshaw
Beau Burtenshaw - 7 years ago
Hey great video, good to know I'm not the only impatient fish tank enthusiast out there. I'm hoping to start a 130L marine setup soon, I haven't maintained one for about 10 years but I keep getting that itch, I think it's time haha
Jake Carpenter
Jake Carpenter - 7 years ago
I like how your videos are down to earth and directed to normal humble people. Stay chill and keep pumping those videos out! Thank you for the great info
SpitnGames
SpitnGames - 7 years ago
wait what about the salt my man... the salt?????????????
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 6 years ago
+All About Mia Please read the description
Mia’s Animals And Things
Mia’s Animals And Things - 6 years ago
Where is the salt
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Joey Payao Please read the description
Joey Payao
Joey Payao - 7 years ago
yess wheres the salttttttt
J MO
J MO - 7 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium thanks ...
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+JESSE MORRIS Please see video description.
J MO
J MO - 7 years ago
Yeah I wondering the same thing!?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
please see video description
Jackson Tubb
Jackson Tubb - 7 years ago
can I use the solution with live rock and sand to speed up the process?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
Yep!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
lol
Anthony Walton
Anthony Walton - 7 years ago
Great video, I do have a couple of questions though. Firstly, what water did you put into your tank? You mentioned running out and having to wait for your water to build back up again. Also, where do I buy the ATM Colony from?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
check out the video description. it will answer both of you questions
Richard Bosco
Richard Bosco - 7 years ago
Thanks for the video. I have a couple of freshwater tanks and looking to get in to saltwater. I just got a 125 gallon and want to use a live sand base and live rock. I've had different people telling me it's ok to use a canister filter and some say no. I was thinking about a Fluval FX6 or a Eheim (not sure of the model). What is you intake in a canister and what filter did you use?
Richard Bosco
Richard Bosco - 7 years ago
Thank you
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
They are fine to use. I actually used an FX5 on this system. I think sumps are better though
brendan smith
brendan smith - 7 years ago
I am thinking about making a marine aquarium and I want coral . Do all corals have to have lots of bright lighting becouse I can't find any under $400 that isn't tinny??
Robert Robison
Robert Robison - 7 years ago
Thanks for all the great info, I think that I am going to give salt a try.
David Pierce
David Pierce - 7 years ago
Thank you so much! This video was extremely helpful. To be honest I was a little intimidated to start a salt water tank, but you have explained the process thoroughly. This gives me the confidence to start. I do have a question. Do you have a video explaining adding salt mix, monitoring pH, kH, etc.? Thank you!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
Yes please read the video description
Liam Walker
Liam Walker - 7 years ago
im abit confused as i thought marine fish needed salt water to live in, but all that happened was tank got filled with water had heather and filter just like you would with a tropical tank, i was expecting a machine which makes the water oksy for them or somthing you need to put in the tank to make it salt water. im extreemly new to keeping fish,
i have a cold water tank and a tropical but realy want a marine tank next but i dont understand how to make the tank okay for them maby i missed somthing in the video
Liam Walker
Liam Walker - 7 years ago
Ah okay thank you :)
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
please read video description for a link to how to mix saltwater
erick aguilar
erick aguilar - 7 years ago
Hey I been looking to set a saltwater tank with live rock in it but been to afraid lol rumor is that it's a lot harder to maintain one and I have no experience on fish the biggest tank I want to set up is a 20 gallon
失われ、終わったIchino
失われ、終わったIchino - 7 years ago
Actually it's about the same amount of work as a fresh water just a little more expensive
Suvrojeet Ghosh
Suvrojeet Ghosh - 7 years ago
what water did u add? is it fresh tap water or ro water ? also i needed details of positioning the pump. And u didnt add salt in the tank?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
Please see the description of the video
jesse roden
jesse roden - 7 years ago
how much atm colony would I use for a 70 gallon tank?
Richard Colvin
Richard Colvin - 7 years ago
what size tank is that??
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
6ft x 2ft x 2ft
Josh's Vlog's & Gaming
Josh's Vlog's & Gaming - 7 years ago
I like how he laughs when he says bigger is better
Usernam E
Usernam E - 7 years ago
I agree with everything you said. I like your "relax and don't worry about it" attitude. You're right there're so many people who post videos 6 months after they get their first tank and say you MUST do everything they did. There are very few absolutes in this hobby, so you'd be hard-pressed to say there's anything you "must" do.

If anything, I'd say, 1. you must find a way to keep the water in the proper temperature range and 2. you must implement some way to keep nutrients under control. Those are about the only absolutes in terms of water quality.
David Hum
David Hum - 7 years ago
Am starting up my 1st marine tank. It's a aqua one 120 tank. Would I still need 2 wave makers
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
You can have 1 if you want. Just make sure it's rated for your tank
Dakota Davis
Dakota Davis - 7 years ago
Yea, but for salt water beginners its best use live sand for a natural filtration even better if you have live rock because of the beneficial bacteria.but as you work you way up it is best to used a system with things like refugiums, pro skimmers etc....
Sovann Levin
Sovann Levin - 7 years ago
What do u do to ur water.?Where do u get salt water?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
Please see the video description.
imari andrews
imari andrews - 7 years ago
Great video what's the name of the solution that I can put in the water so I don't have to wait the six weeks ?
Peter Bell
Peter Bell - 7 years ago
thank you so much your video was so helpful
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
So happy it's been a help to you.
Shift-Light
Shift-Light - 7 years ago
thanks for the video, how much would it take to start a beginner type tank money wise? i'd like to set up one for my house. I much rather have fish than a dog lol
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
It would depend on what size tank you want and how involved you will be with it.
Kevin King
Kevin King - 7 years ago
No RO water?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+Kevin King Oh right I get you now. please see the description of the video. There is a link to a video on how to mix Aquarium saltwater.
Kevin King
Kevin King - 7 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium you never explained that u neef to use RO water...for a beginner like me that is a vital omission
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
What?
Emily Jackson
Emily Jackson - 7 years ago
Is a 37 gallon big enough for some coral??
Emily Jackson
Emily Jackson - 7 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium ok gr8
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
Oh yes.
AZ Chin Production
AZ Chin Production - 7 years ago
What kind of water should I use? My home tub-water or ??
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
Ro/DI water should only be used in my opinion. Please see the description of the video for a link to how to mix Aquarium saltwater
Burger Craft
Burger Craft - 7 years ago
Im more than confused... what makes a saltwater tank a saltwater tank if you dont add salt
Burger Craft
Burger Craft - 7 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium Thanks man!!!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
please watch the linked video that shows how to mix saltwater. link is in the description.
Butt Cheese
Butt Cheese - 7 years ago
To get rocks to stay a certain way is it ok to use super glue? or is it bad for the tank?

Just to get 2 questions answered quick, I see A LOT of videos that make coral care seem very hard and make me believe I need all this extra stuff to care for them, I know I need to feed them a little every few days but do I need all these extra things many videos claim I need like calcium additives?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
Answer to your first question is, Yes you can use super glue just make sure it has cyanoacrylate in the ingredients. The gel type Is best.

The second question requires more details like what corals you keep etc. I'm doing a live stream on Sunday 24-4-16 at 6pm UK time. if you ask me the question during that I'll be able to explain a lot better.
Kourtney Predium
Kourtney Predium - 7 years ago
Love this video. I think I can do it
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
Wicked! You never know until you try.
Wize King
Wize King - 7 years ago
nice vid!! thank you for the information. I just purchased 125 gallon tank. I think I want to do salt water. in the vid you said you ran out of water did you use a specific type of water or just filled it with tap water from the sink?
Butt Cheese
Butt Cheese - 7 years ago
+Wize King Most likely (im not him so i dont know for sure) he used either ocean water (as they sell pre-mixed "ocean" water) if not that he most likely used distilled water. (most likely distilled as its the cheapest way to fill a tank)

Tap water can have some additives to it so its not always the best idea.
Leah Macleod
Leah Macleod - 7 years ago
I been watching a lot of videos an from what I'm understanding on brstv to start up a very basic salt water tank they had no filter, so my question is can u successfully cycle your tank with out a filter using only dry/live rock pumps some live sand an regular water changes is that possible
joshua burgos
joshua burgos - 7 years ago
+Leah Macleod maritime rock go on  http://www.bulkreefsupply.com
Leah Macleod
Leah Macleod - 7 years ago
+joshua burgos extra material such as ??
joshua burgos
joshua burgos - 7 years ago
+Leah Macleod it wont hurt to add some extra material for that exact purpose. 
Leah Macleod
Leah Macleod - 7 years ago
+joshua burgos thanks for clearing that up for me I must of just watch to many different videos got confused.
joshua burgos
joshua burgos - 7 years ago
+Leah Macleod you are not gonna need a filter the bacteria  will do it for you + regular water changes.
Kay
Kay - 7 years ago
Hi Aaron, I've juste received my tank, and I will start it by the same way that you did in that video. But I have some questions. You added ATM Colony to speed up the cycling of the tank, but is the tank able to start cycling without any further addition ? (no ATM colony, nothing ?) but just waiting the time it will take ?
Toni Perry
Toni Perry - 7 years ago
Did you use tap water or did you have equipment to sterilize the water?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+PULL MY Finger Have a great day
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
Dude stop it I can't laugh anymore it's hurting. I can't continue this conversation any longer. All I can say is I feel very sorry for your system and I hope someone takes you under their wing soon so your Corals don't suffer.

I'd normally offer my help but as you have attacked me from the outset I'd prefer to dedicate my time to others. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+PULL MY Finger I've got no interest in watching your videos thank you.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+PULL MY Finger The water chemistry in a Nano can change at the drop of a hat due to the small water volume. That's why they can be harder. Obviously my videos are not for you. There's lots of other channels available to you so maybe looking for one more suited to your taste would be best. Have a great day.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+PULL MY Finger ok buddy. You enjoy your day.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
I use RO/DI water. I have another video on how to mix the water. the link is in the description
Ian 64
Ian 64 - 8 years ago
Can u just go to an aquarium and buy saltwater? Then just fill up the tank and let it cycle? (i will do live rock)
Ian 64
Ian 64 - 8 years ago
Also are anemones easy to take care of? Are they compatible with fowlr tanks?
Nam Truong
Nam Truong - 8 years ago
Hi Aaron, I'm beginning to set up my tank now, i've got one power head at the bottom right like yourself, but my other one from the left is pointed towards the upper center for surface agitation, my question is; if the left is pointed up/middle, does the rock still act as a bio filter if there is no flow pointed at it?
Thanks again!
MagicGuy669
MagicGuy669 - 8 years ago
Hey Man! Thank you so much for this video!!! I just got a 65 gallon tank and I need to literally buy everything else. I really want to get started but I get discouraged trying to get advice from pet stores and things like that. They talk to me like I know what they are talking about... I need help from the bottom up. I'll keep watching your videos but if we can maybe exchange emails or something I would appreciate it. I want to do it right the first time with all the proper equipment. Thanks man!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
my email is aaronsaquarium@gmail.com I'll help you out as best I can buddy. Alternatively you can contact me on Facebook, just search Aarons Aquarium
AKPETS
AKPETS - 8 years ago
So for soft corals, is a special light required or would a standard aquarium light be sufficient?
henry c
henry c - 8 years ago
Your video answers all my questions! Thank you
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
So happy it has helped.
Leroy Stitch
Leroy Stitch - 8 years ago
If I add a filter, do I still need to do water changes?
Leroy Stitch
Leroy Stitch - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium Thanks.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Leroy Stitch Honestly I'd start out doing water changes until you understand your tank and what it requires. It's easier and cheaper depending on your tank size.
Leroy Stitch
Leroy Stitch - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium
I'm new to this. But I just don't want to do water changes often.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Calcium, Magnesium and Alkalinity (Carbonate) there are also other things to think about like Strontium, Iodine and Potassium. Are you new to Reefing or have you been doing it for a while and just want to stop water changes?
Leroy Stitch
Leroy Stitch - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium
What kind of things would I need to add back into the tank?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Yes unless you have a means to remove Nitrates and Phosphates. You will also have to add elements back into the tank as they will be consumed.
Chris K
Chris K - 8 years ago
Can I use my Hang on the back filter that I previously used for a freshwater tank? How much would that cycle my new saltwater tank?
Chris K
Chris K - 8 years ago
thanks for the reply! Subbed!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
You can but you will have to give it a good clean first. Freshwater and Saltwater bacteria are different so you can't use freshwater media to seed your Saltwater tank.
FishOfHex
FishOfHex - 8 years ago
Interesting rock work i like
Evelyn Mckenzie
Evelyn Mckenzie - 8 years ago
at 12:01 there's a creepy baby head
Bitter_Lemon
Bitter_Lemon - 8 years ago
How many gallon tank did you use there?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
This tank is 200 gallons
Bitter_Lemon
Bitter_Lemon - 8 years ago
10:15 LOL NEW BILLY MAYS
Jameson Jones
Jameson Jones - 8 years ago
Aaron great videos! I really want to convert one of my 75 gallon freshwater into saltwater but I want to know can I use tap water? I can't install an RO-DI system in my current home & I don't want to have to lug gallons of water from my LFS. So is tap water ok for saltwater tanks? Thanks in advance!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+D Johnson Probably best as you don't want to gamble your money pal.
Jameson Jones
Jameson Jones - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium thanks for the quick response! Guess I'll stick to African cichlids & freshwater until I move!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Tap water is a huge no, no for me. There's to much crap in it that will irritate or even kill corals. You may be able to get away with it for fish only but even then you will be taking a huge gamble. It's not worth the risk in my opinion I'm afraid.
slackerz35
slackerz35 - 8 years ago
Hi Aaron, how is your tank doing after using ATM Colony?
slackerz35
slackerz35 - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium subsribed
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Watch my channel tomorrow I've got an update coming out on the Reef. 200 gallon Reef aka The Wife week 52
amanda quach
amanda quach - 8 years ago
What is that product called that you use as a replacement for cycling your water?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
It's called ATM Colony. There's a link to it in the description.
Level Up Gaming
Level Up Gaming - 8 years ago
Good vid mate, i'm on with setting up my 1st marine tank so i will be getting some ATM colony!! keep up the work dude!!
theavster516
theavster516 - 8 years ago
Can I put in a clean up crew when I just put my fish in
Bearz Faces
Bearz Faces - 8 years ago
Come to Canada and help me make my tank LOL!
PlaystationVR Reviews
PlaystationVR Reviews - 8 years ago
i might as well take advice from ALI G init
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
You could do but I don't think he has made a video.
David Johnson
David Johnson - 8 years ago
Great video. We've just bought a Biorb Life 45 Marine Tank (yes it's really small but we weren't in a position to go larger and the wife wanted a Biorb). We've bought Fluval Cycle which I believe is similar to the ATM product you've mentioned. Can we use your method above to set our tank up and put fish in much sooner?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Yes. I'm not sure how well fluval cycle will work so make sure you monitor your levels.
God Damn I’m Baked
God Damn I’m Baked - 8 years ago
Awesome you've helped me heaps i'm going to go with this sort of tank.
MicroMadMan69
MicroMadMan69 - 8 years ago
I plan on setting up my saltwater tank in a 46 gallon bowfront, this will be my first saltwater tank and I was wondering if the curve on the front would allow enough water circulation from one powerhead/wave maker? The tank will have about 3-4 fish but will contain inverts and soft corals primarily. Would the one pump be efficient enough for the corals or would you recommend two, one towards the top in the front and one lower in the back?
Etika's Pop Tart
Etika's Pop Tart - 8 years ago
How much of that bacteria stuff do you add per gallon? I'm really interested in starting a saltwater tank
Etika's Pop Tart
Etika's Pop Tart - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium
Alright cool, thanks
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
best off checking the directions on the bottle. Great thing is with this product, you can't overdose, so no worries if you put to much in.
Kassis A
Kassis A - 8 years ago
okay i have a 75gallon tank its fill with freash water. how do i go about add salt... how much how long do i gotta wait.

does the product u use help when its not pre mix water?

please help
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Kassis A No I'm afraid not the bacteria in freshwater tanks is different to the bacteria in saltwater tanks. You will have to drain the tank and start fresh.
Kassis A
Kassis A - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium thanks for your respond. my 75 gallon already has freshwater fill in it and filter that already been threw the cycling. can i just add salt stright in the tank. little by little.?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
please see attached video.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
please see attached video.
felix aguayo
felix aguayo - 8 years ago
Oh ok thanks ur videos are very helpful
felix aguayo
felix aguayo - 8 years ago
Oh ok. Also I got a fresh water tank do I have to clean my canister filters and my tank before I turn my tank in to a salt water tank
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Yes pal.
felix aguayo
felix aguayo - 8 years ago
Can I put fake plants and fake rocks or stones in a salt water tank
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
I wouldn't suggest it Unless the product has been designed for Saltwater Aquariums.
JTstuff1
JTstuff1 - 8 years ago
Satanic propaganda! Your shirt as the 3rd eye on it on
Tengu3000
Tengu3000 - 8 years ago
+JTstuff1 - facepalm
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
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RPG nukes you
RPG nukes you - 8 years ago
Fantastic video can you leave me a link to that product you used that deals with the fish waste and poop instantly??? and will it work in freshwater tropical tanks?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
I'd probably use the nice size up so you know you have enough. Yes you can just add the whole bottle but like I said, check the directions on the bottle first.
RPG nukes you
RPG nukes you - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium ok so 25 gal should be fine on a 30 gal tank? and do u use the whole bottle?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+RPG nukes you No you only need to use it once. Follow the directions on the bottle buddy.
RPG nukes you
RPG nukes you - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium Do I use the whole bottle or not? and do I need to keep purchasing ATM colony ?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+RPG nukes you Yes you can't overdose with this stuff so you will be fine.
RPG nukes you
RPG nukes you - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium when i buy my tank it will be a 28 gallons not 50 will it still work on tropical freshwater tank?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+RPG nukes you Hi here is a link to ATM Colony. There is also a link in the description of the video. ATM Colony: http://amzn.to/1Pe4BuW
Joe
Joe - 8 years ago
Would be nice to see how you setup the sump and tank with correct water level etc ?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
I've got videos on my channel showing my sump and also a video on how to mix water. Hope this helps
Christian Harnisch
Christian Harnisch - 8 years ago
Great video! Was very informative.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Thank you. I hope it helps you out.
Bunny Florida
Bunny Florida - 8 years ago
good advice
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Thank you. hope it had helped you out.
xexias gaming
xexias gaming - 8 years ago
thank you this is very helpful
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
So happy it was able to help you out.
Fred Davies
Fred Davies - 8 years ago
beautiful tank. I was wondering if you could make a video of you setting up your sump
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Check out my Video: How To Water Change a Saltwater tank. I show my sump in that video. I also have a video showing the building of my sump, that video is called How To Build a Aquarium / Sump.
Cheesus
Cheesus - 8 years ago
Do people actually keep tanks without fish, just corals??? That's so strange to me lol
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Yes. it's so hard to think about it isn't it but yes they do.
Max Power
Max Power - 8 years ago
Nice Video. Can I get away with just a skimmer no canester filters by just changing 10% of my tanks water every 2 weeks
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
What would you be using as filtration? Just the skimmer and no sump or Canister filter? Me personally I'd do it the opposite to your comment, I'd run the canister filter and no skimmer. If possible though run both.

I now run a Sump, Canister Filter & Skimmer on my system.
Rajah Slayer
Rajah Slayer - 8 years ago
Awesome setup! It looks really good! I was wondering if you could subscribe to my channel I just starting making video again and would really appreciate it if you could help me get more subscribers!
Jimmy Bob
Jimmy Bob - 8 years ago
Hey I catch crabs and I want to know if their is more info about salt water blue crabs in tanks any other tips
aaron verma
aaron verma - 8 years ago
Just one question how do u make the salt water? How do u know how much salt to add for the amount of water in the tank?
SassyAssasin
SassyAssasin - 7 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium Yeah, im thinking of starting an aquarium with some morays, an octopus and a stingray. I can find all of these on the beach where i live in a matter of a day, except maybe the stingray.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+VonPlaysGames Yes lots of people use Natural Sea Water with great results. Just make sure you collect in a clean area away from shipping lanes etc.
SassyAssasin
SassyAssasin - 7 years ago
Cheesus I know it's been a while since you answered but can I use regular salt water from the beach?
Cheesus
Cheesus - 8 years ago
You buy instant ocean and mix it in a bucket then test its salinity after its settled. Also I read somewhere that after the salt waters been settling for a while you'll need to use an air stone to put the air back in the water.
Vismund
Vismund - 8 years ago
your sweet accent make the video more fun! lol Thanks for the video mate!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Vismund Thanks for watching
Jeanne
Jeanne - 8 years ago
OMG I so love your accent. Where are you from?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Haha Thank you. I'm from the UK
Fish School
Fish School - 8 years ago
Subscribe to My channel
Micah Clark
Micah Clark - 8 years ago
Would love to see your recommendations on lighting setup...
mohammed abid
mohammed abid - 8 years ago
hi what about the salt in the water ? I'm new to this completly and was just wondering what the ratio was as it was not mentioned
Armando Arevalo
Armando Arevalo - 8 years ago
Can you recommend a brand to use for the power head.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Armando Arevalo No worries
Armando Arevalo
Armando Arevalo - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium Thanks Aaron
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Jebao/ Jecod is a good and cheap brand. I currently run 2 Jebao / Jecod RW-15 power heads
Talon C
Talon C - 8 years ago
You didn't mention mixing the salt into the water
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
please see attached video
Joshua Middleton
Joshua Middleton - 8 years ago
Thank you very much! And when using that Ro/Di filter, I can just transfer the water to my tank via a bucket etc.?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
yes. obviously mix your salt in the water first
Joshua Middleton
Joshua Middleton - 8 years ago
What kind of water did you put in your tank
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Ro/DI water. never use tap water in a reef tank.
Jamie Wight
Jamie Wight - 8 years ago
can u please do a vid on how to fill the tank with water and what water you can use, if anyone can help me out it would be appreciated. :)
Jamie Wight
Jamie Wight - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium thank you so much for the reply
Jamie Wight
Jamie Wight - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium what video
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
please see attached video
Louis Ciano
Louis Ciano - 8 years ago
Y did he touch the stuff in the skimmer?!!
matt bruce
matt bruce - 8 years ago
Salt??
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
please see attached video
rgb kitty
rgb kitty - 8 years ago
Could i use API quick start on a saltwater aquarium?
Aidan's Reef
Aidan's Reef - 8 years ago
No!!!
RationalTurtle
RationalTurtle - 8 years ago
what are your feelings on using Nutri seawater
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Lots of people use Natural Sea Water and have very successful tanks. I'm in land so it isn't an option for me.
Tricky Dicky
Tricky Dicky - 8 years ago
Always used treatments in freshwater but didn't realise you could do it with saltwater tanks, thanks for the tip
David yearsley
David yearsley - 8 years ago
what part of Manchester are you from?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
North Manchester.
pepe la peu
pepe la peu - 8 years ago
when did the salt go in
Matthew Gallagher
Matthew Gallagher - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium my bad
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
the salt was added once the tank was full. please see attached video.
Matthew Gallagher
Matthew Gallagher - 8 years ago
he probably pre mixed the water
The Casual Reefer
The Casual Reefer - 8 years ago
great video! plenty of information for the new and experienced reefer. keep up the good work!
Top Dog
Top Dog - 8 years ago
What a bloody legend, I've been wanting to set up a reef tank for ages but other videos put me off and don't explain things properly, I'm doing mine tomorrow now, thank you
Top Dog
Top Dog - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium now up and running thank you very much
Top Dog
Top Dog - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium it's sure has, I've made a start on it tonight, it's all been sat here for months and I finally found a video that told me how to do it, there is loads that say there going to tell you how to set a reef tank up and when you watch it they don't, thanks very much
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Haha no worries. So happy it has been able to help you.
King Musa
King Musa - 8 years ago
so when do you add the sea salt
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
please see attached video. click the letter i at the top right of the screen
[ J o n e l ] Collections
[ J o n e l ] Collections - 8 years ago
Great video! Especially know sharing the bacteria bottle.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Karla Rubio ATM Colony
Karla Rubio
Karla Rubio - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium. whats the bacteria bottle called that u have?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Glad you liked it. I hope it has helped you out.
Laurie Ford
Laurie Ford - 8 years ago
don't you have to add other chemicals to the water specifically for salt water fish?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
please click the letter i in the top right corner. it will link you to a video showing you how I mixed my water.
Gmtail
Gmtail - 8 years ago
Good video man, thanks.. I do wish you went over your water gathering technique, and also how to add salt and testing for same. Thanks again.. :-)
Gmtail
Gmtail - 8 years ago
Thank you
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
there is a video attached to this one showing how I mixed my salt. click on the Letter i in the top right corner of the screen.
Jayson Samson
Jayson Samson - 8 years ago
he man im goin to start reef tank, but im wondering if a GEX megapower 9012 will work as filter?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Well then I don't see why not.
Jayson Samson
Jayson Samson - 8 years ago
i beleive it is the equivalent of fluval fx6
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
I can honestly say I've never heard of that so I can't answer the question I'm afraid.
Traniam
Traniam - 8 years ago
Hello
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Hello.
Larry Bannerman
Larry Bannerman - 8 years ago
Excellent! I have operated a freshwater tank for 20 years and now I want to go salt-water. This video is absolutely excellent--all the basic advice I need. THANKS!!
Adam Schubert
Adam Schubert - 8 years ago
Great video! Setting up my saltwater fish tank and eventually want to make it a reef/coral tank with fish as well. Got a great deal on a full setup and can't wait to get some fish in my tank! I did use live sand and it was super cloudy but let it settle overnight and ran the filter and it cleared right up in 2 days. its crystal clear now and didnt want to put fish in while it was cloudy. So excited for it!
lSwainsonl
lSwainsonl - 8 years ago
Yo grate video i am just making the jump from a tropical tank to saltwater and this video helps a lot but i have 1 question is that not fresh water you are adding to the tank or its it saltwater cumming from a tank or something cheers
lSwainsonl
lSwainsonl - 8 years ago
+lSwainsonl never mind i found your other video on saltwater lol
Lili Hawks
Lili Hawks - 8 years ago
Hi! I love your video! It made me go from being scared to do a saltwater tank to being excited to do one. I was hoping I could ask you about something. If you covered it and I missed it I apologize. I know you said that tape water was not good and that RO is the way to go. But I was wondering about well water? If well water is what you mean by tape water sorry for my confusion....
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
You may be able to get away with well water as it hasn't been cleaned with chemicals. To be honest though I would still recommend feeding the well water through an RO/DI unit to remove other impurities. The Saltwater water hobby can be expensive so it's not worth the risk.
Xanode
Xanode - 8 years ago
8:00 disgusting but probably some of the best plant fertilizer one could obtain for free..
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Xanode Wow think I'll give it a go on my Chillies. I've learnt something today.
Xanode
Xanode - 8 years ago
nope, perfectly fine, in moderation
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
I've never thought of that. Great tip. Wouldn't the fact that it has come from a saltwater tank cause an issue with the plants.
Oliver Davey
Oliver Davey - 8 years ago
hey. gr8 vid :-)
how long do you leave the lights on for? hoping to get corals in my tank but not sure if they need light on at night?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Please find attached my light cycle. The number after after the colour is the power percentage at that time. Hope this helps.
07:00 Blue 10, White 1
08:00 Blue 10 White 2
08:30 Blue 10 White 5
09:00 Blue 15 White 10
09:30 Blue 20 White 15
10:00 Blue 25 White 20
10:30 Blue 30 White 25
11:00 Blue 45 White 40
11:30 Blue 60 White 50
12:00 Blue 80 White 60
13:30 Blue 90 White 60
18:00 Blue 80 White 60
18:30 Blue 75 White 50
19:00 Blue 70 White 40
19:30 Blue 70 White 20
20:00 Blue 70 White 10
20:30 Blue 50 White 0
21:00 Blue 40 White 0
21:30 Blue 30 White 0
22:00 Blue 20 White 0
22:30 Blue 10 White 0
23:00 Blue 9 White 0
Mike Halutick
Mike Halutick - 8 years ago
Where do u get the salt sorry if I'm dumb I really novice to this stuff
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
please click on the Letter i in the top right hand corner that will direct you to a video of me mixing saltwater
A Mode
A Mode - 8 years ago
Awesome info. Thanks you answer every question I had.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Brilliant! So glad this video has been able to help you out.
Fred Beer
Fred Beer - 8 years ago
Did you let that dry rock cure?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Can you give a little more detail to your question. Do you mean before I setup the tank? Before I added livestock?
sapphire simeon
sapphire simeon - 8 years ago
where or how do you mix the water?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
please click the letter i at the top right of the screen.
Abigail Gutierrez
Abigail Gutierrez - 8 years ago
I have a 20H i was wondering if i would need to put a powerhead since i am planning on setting it up as a reef tank and a bubble tip
Impaeratorae
Impaeratorae - 8 years ago
What kind of rock? Where'd you get it?
Impaeratorae
Impaeratorae - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium Cool, thanks! :)
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Impaeratorae it's not the easiest to find but worth it. when you do.
Impaeratorae
Impaeratorae - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium Thanks man... can't really find it though... actually for sale I mean.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
The Rock is called Aquaroche. It's sold in selected Fish shops.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Bigger is better but it's also down to what's best for you. Also with a larger tank comes a lot more cost.
alfie hayward
alfie hayward - 8 years ago
how do you get the salt water?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Please see the top right of the screen. Click on the Letter i
Adolfo Ortega
Adolfo Ortega - 8 years ago
The water doesn't seem to be crystal clear although I enjoyed the video. What filtration do you use?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Water isn't crystal because the tank is hours old it still needs to settle. For filtration I use a 4ft Sump and a Eheim Pro 3 600 Canister filter.
TheRedKnight
TheRedKnight - 8 years ago
Do you have any experience growing seaweed in tanks?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Travis s My answer is what I think he means. Not sure what else it can mean.
Travis s
Travis s - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium I think you knew what he really meant aaron ;)
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
I grow Macro Algae in my sump that is close to what you mean I think.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
What to know how to setup a Saltwater Aquarium? Check out this Video. #AaronsAquarium
Dr.Proteinman Mcgains
Dr.Proteinman Mcgains - 6 years ago
Aarons Aquarium where did you get the painting
fela ruatfela
fela ruatfela - 6 years ago
Aarons Aquarium
damon hayward
damon hayward - 7 years ago
Aarons Aquarium how many gallon is your tank? And how much was the tank
Annonymous Bitch
Annonymous Bitch - 7 years ago
Can u use this setup for octopus
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago
+AndroidKeeper Oh yes a lot more. Check out my channel
Matt the Radar Technician
Matt the Radar Technician - 7 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium did you end up putting more fish into the tank than just those 2? Brilliant video by the way!! Cheers
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Adam Aronowitz If it's for fish only (no corals) you will be ok with standard lighting. Just remember that they will be near water so be very careful.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+beating2 This is a video on how setup a Saltwater tank and is aimed at beginners. There is a video attached that shows me mixing and adding saltwater. When it comes to PH, KH, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Strontium, Iodine etc that's for a different video.
beating2
beating2 - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium Thats all great and a good guide for real begginers. BUT you didnt mention how to control salidity, PH and other minerals. Or you just buying marine water from pet stores?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
You would need to add something to the water to trigger the growth of your nitrifying bacteria. Something like pure ammonia or rotting shrimp/ small fish. The time it will take to get to a point where you can add fish is unknown it can range from 6 weeks to beyond.

The way I'd do it is to add your fish right away with a bottle of ATM Colony. Inside the bottle is the nitrifying bacteria needed to take care of the fishes waste.
BOWdown2urKING
BOWdown2urKING - 8 years ago
Am switching fresh to salt water I have 2 canister fluval do I need to replace the pads an bio media or clean the an reuse?
Leticia Gardea
Leticia Gardea - 8 years ago
Hey nice video!! I was wondering what kind of water did you use? Tap ,RO?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Always RO. NEVER! Tap water.
AerotallicaMC
AerotallicaMC - 8 years ago
Hey aaron! I love this video. I want to start a clown fish tank so i was wondering what u feed your clown fish. Thanks!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+AerotallicaMC My clowns eat whatever i throw at them really. Flake, Pellets, Brine Shrimp & Mysis
Uvuvwevwevwe Onyetenyevwe Ugwemubwem Ossas
Uvuvwevwevwe Onyetenyevwe Ugwemubwem Ossas - 8 years ago
Man thx for the info, will a 50 gal tank work? I want to put some rocks in it first before the fish. How many and what kind of fish should I get?
Sagren Pillay
Sagren Pillay - 8 years ago
Howzit Bud, such an awesome vid. All the research I've done had me quite stressed out with regards to the complexities of starting my first marine tank. You have given me piece of mind that I can easily set up my tank.
Thanks . Two thumbs up
reefUltrahk
reefUltrahk - 8 years ago
If 10 x 10 gal nano tanks crashed, the learning cost should be lower than a single 100 gal reef tank
Black Witch Veve
Black Witch Veve - 8 years ago
+HigherAlpha I agree. It's old fashioned bad advice. I started with a 150 gallon and it was a disaster.
reefUltrahk
reefUltrahk - 8 years ago
Personally I would think taking necessary research before starting up is rather crucial
Clare Halewood
Clare Halewood - 8 years ago
excellent video! cant believe you touched that brown crap! :D
mike splatterblast
mike splatterblast - 8 years ago
Good video man, here's a question you probably already got here but like you i am impatient and won't read through all the comments, what size is the tank in this video? Pretty killer size. Keep up the good work man.
mike splatterblast
mike splatterblast - 8 years ago
High roller! Thanks for the reply, keep up the good work man!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+mike splatterblast 170 US Gallons. But because also have a large sump the total water volume is 200 Gallons
mike splatterblast
mike splatterblast - 8 years ago
What would be the gallon size on that bad boy?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
It's 6ft x 2ft x 2ft.
Unkown Of life
Unkown Of life - 8 years ago
Would a 30 gal be fine?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Scrumption Tumption Yes.
Snipercube
Snipercube - 8 years ago
Right now I have a 16 gallon/64 litre freshwater tank and I'm soon moving to a 125 gallon freshwater tank and moving all the fish. I was wondering if I could turn the old tank into a saltwater for 2 clownfish?
Snipercube
Snipercube - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium I'll look forward to it!
SerafinaSquish
SerafinaSquish - 8 years ago
Oh Ok thanks! My dad never Figure that out too :p
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
You can make your own by using aquarium salt and RO water. I'm making a video on it this weekend
SerafinaSquish
SerafinaSquish - 8 years ago
saltwater(sea water) anyways? i mean they're from the sea! And its far away from the beach here! :p
SerafinaSquish
SerafinaSquish - 8 years ago
Where do you get sa
Snipercube
Snipercube - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium ok. I'll give it a try.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
I don't see why not.
Marly Burnett
Marly Burnett - 8 years ago
How do u make the water ??? Pls
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
If you click the i in a white circle at the top right of your screen you will see a video of me mixing saltwater. I'm going to do a more up to date one soon.
Karlos Smith
Karlos Smith - 8 years ago
This helped me soo much!

However what water do you put into the tank? is it just from a household tap?

Also do i need to use live rock? as i've got a lot of ocean rock which i would like to use?
sonny stenson-taylor
sonny stenson-taylor - 8 years ago
What water did u use if salt water which product did u put in the water to get it salt
sonny stenson-taylor
sonny stenson-taylor - 8 years ago
thankyou for your reply
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
The salt I added to my water is called Neo Marine by Brightwell Aquatics. I'm going to do a video on saltwater mixing very soon.
Lewis Cawood
Lewis Cawood - 8 years ago
Cheers man great help!
Bogstandard biker
Bogstandard biker - 8 years ago
Keep hearing horror stories about marine tanks, really hard work and complicated - are they just horror stories ? Can you with a bit of research have a marine tank as your first tank


Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Bogstandard biker Just don't get lazy and let your levels slip because if you do the tank will punish your wallet.
Bogstandard biker
Bogstandard biker - 8 years ago
Thank you, I had tropical fish some years ago but fancy having a go at this but concerned about keeping levels right
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Bogstandard biker Put it this way I've been a fish keeper for a year and 6 months now. I picked up my first gold fish in January 2014. I now have this 6ft Reef Tank. Most of the things you hear are horror stories told by people that jumped in the deep end. I can honestly say if you do your research and ask as many questions as you want you will thrive in the hobby. Its no harder than keeping freshwater as long as you understand what you are doing. Don't be scared to ask questions there are loads of people out there willing to help.
John Kenna
John Kenna - 8 years ago
How many litres is that tank please?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
The tank is around 650 litres it's 750 with the sump
Quinie Quynh
Quinie Quynh - 8 years ago
I just set up my fish tank
It has been running for 3 days already
I used live rock and coral sand so how long do I need to wait to put fish in the tank
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Quinie Quynh maybe a pair of clowns and a goby and some clean up crew. I wouldn't have loads of fish as it may cause you issues
Quinie Quynh
Quinie Quynh - 8 years ago
Also my fish tank is 90 litres so how many fish would be enough for it.
Quinie Quynh
Quinie Quynh - 8 years ago
Thank you. I will try ATM
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
How long is a piece of string? It could be a week or a month. You just have to wait now for your Ammonia to rise then fall to 0 your Nitrite to rise then fall to 0. Once you have 0 on both of them and you are showing a Nitrate reading your initial cycle is done and you can slowly add fish. Or you can do it the way I have and Add ATM Colony doing it that way you can add fish instantly because you don't have to wait for your bacteria to grow.
Steve Slater
Steve Slater - 8 years ago
Excellent video.
It's missing the salt input?
Where do I start with the water? Do I put tap water in? Dechlorinate?Then add salt?
Please do a water vis.
Steve Slater
Steve Slater - 8 years ago
I'll take a look Aaron,then keep my eyes pinned for the new one.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
If you look at the top right of the screen you will see a letter i in a white circle. Click that and it will tank you to a video of me mixing saltwater. I'm going to do a more detailed one next week.
izz5946
izz5946 - 8 years ago
wheres the salt ???
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Please see the Attached video on how to mix salt. At the top right hand corner there is a circle with a letter i inside click on that and it will take you to the salt mixing video.
izz5946
izz5946 - 8 years ago
nobody seems to get these how to start a salt water tank videos right... you was doing a great job... but again left out the water part gow does this work ? how much salt is used, what kind, how do i mix the salt, what im i looking to have as far as water quality...?? most of these videos or for those who have some saltwater knowledge but ive yet to see a helpful video for someone who knows Zero about saltwater aquariums...
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Due to the length of the video the saltwater mixing video is separate. Please see the top right of the screen you will find a letter i in a white circle click that and it will take you to the saltwater mixing video.
Ben Fuller
Ben Fuller - 8 years ago
Hi. Great video. I'm going to he getting my first reef tank when I have finished redecorating my room.

My question is can a 240/250 litre (50/55 gallon tank go in an upstairs for. Can the floorboards take the weight.

Would be grateful if you have had any experience or knowledge of tanks of that weight going upstairs
Ben Fuller
Ben Fuller - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium ok thanks Aaron. I understand where your coming from. It's all dependant on the stability of my floorboards but good to no of they are stable and strong it shouldn't be a problem. Will probs have to pull up carpet and check properly.

And thanks for info on the eel. I was expecting that but just wanted to be sure. Be nice to have one but not in a tank to small or at expense of other fish
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
My tank is 6ft and is on floor boards and I haven't reinforced the floor but I don't want to say to you it will be ok as it may go through your floor.

You can get a small snowflake but I think it will out grow thay size tank. Also anything it can get in its mouth it may eat.
Ben Fuller
Ben Fuller - 8 years ago
I see thanks for responding anyway. Have read about some people having 600 litre tank in upstairs flat before but I guess like you said it all depends on the floor and how stable floorboards are.

My other question is about fish. Could a snowflake eel fit in a tank that size and be safe around other fish
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Unfortunately I can't answer that as I don't know how strong your floors are. I have seen people with tanks that size in bedrooms but I don't know if they reinforced there floors.
dean bean
dean bean - 8 years ago
great video dude :) but can you explain me the differences between live sand/rock and the classic?
TheSlayGuide
TheSlayGuide - 8 years ago
Hi! So the difference between dry rock and live rock, is that live rock is like rock from the ocean. It has all the small crustations, and little things that would be in coral and dry rock doesn't. It's a good idea of your using dry rock too get rock that has many small crevices, holes, etc.
Keegan Senyk
Keegan Senyk - 8 years ago
What is that atm product that you used called?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Keegan Senyk Hi its called ATM Colony. its a great product for getting your tank started.
Sonny  jim Leitch
Sonny jim Leitch - 8 years ago
How is it a salt water tank when you didn't put salt water in it
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Please see attached video. Click on the letter i in a white circle at the top right of the screen
Jacob Hayward
Jacob Hayward - 8 years ago
I'm thinking this video has finished my research for salt water tanks and I have one final question before I go and get myself a tank and everything that goes along with it. How does the salt mixture work? How much salt do I have to add per gallon? If you could answer this one question I would really appreciate it!! Thanks :))
Jacob Hayward
Jacob Hayward - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium Hahah. my bad bro I didn't even see it. Ill stay tuned for your next video. very informative videos I love 'em thanks.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+jake hayward Take a look at the top of the video on the right. You will see a letter i in a white circle click on that and it will show you me mixing my salt. i'm going to do a more up to date video soon.
Ronald Saraswat
Ronald Saraswat - 8 years ago
What about adding salt  ?
Ronald Saraswat
Ronald Saraswat - 8 years ago
ohkeis thanks :) 
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
If you look at the top of the screen there is a letter i in a white circle click on that and it will show a link to a video of me mixing saltwater. I'll do a more up to date video soon with alternative ways of mixing.
Aquatic Start
Aquatic Start - 8 years ago
This is a great video.  Good Job
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Thank you and thank you for watching
Nanoman
Nanoman - 8 years ago
Great video, BUT, I have two nano tanks all in one's (a nanocube 28g and a Fusion 10G). Yes, there's less chance of recovering if you mess up, which I have done before, but after researching and reading and asking questions, I have been able to keep my nanos running for a few years (specifically the nano cube) the only thing I pretty much do is to do weekly water changes (1g on my 10G and 3g on my 28g). I do have very nice hardware for both of them but they are very easy to keep!
Nanoman
Nanoman - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium Nice! Good luck with that. My very first nano reef was a 12G nano cube. Great success with it, and I read up on nanoreef.com for tips, etc. on how to keep a reef. My first mistake was to do a water change, change the carbon out and clean out the filter sponge, which killed my yellow watchman goby and pistol shrimp, but not my corals. Now I use filter floss instead of sponges, I use Chemipure blue and never do both things at the same time!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
haha yes you are right. A 40 would be a good start. Thanks for Subscribing. I'm currently working on my fish room / studio so i'll start bringing videos out again soon.
Nanoman
Nanoman - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium So what is the smallest tank that you would suggest for a beginner? I'm almost certain that you will say a 40 breeder correct? Subscribed by the way. Check out my nano tanks on my channel. Cheers.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Like you said they are easy to keep now you have had the experience and the information to help. But for beginners I wouldn't suggest small tanks. Thanks for letting us know your thoughts and experience it's appreciated.
Dennis Younger
Dennis Younger - 8 years ago
is your head cold ?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
No, because I've got a hat on.
William Sylk
William Sylk - 8 years ago
wanted to say thank you! good job!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Thank you so much. I hope it helps you out.
Shareen Sharma-Prasad
Shareen Sharma-Prasad - 8 years ago
Thanks so much, I've seen so many videos that recommend heir own products and do it in certain ways and start with budget and go off track and they assume you know all of the basics. You explained everything! Great Job!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
So happy it has helped you out. Thanks for watching
Ej deandre
Ej deandre - 8 years ago
Pool filter sand is a no no it's full of silicates it will make tons if algae in your tank stick to aragonite based sands
ohhh yerr
ohhh yerr - 8 years ago
Literally been watching these fish tank setups for years. This is one of the best I've seen bravo lad.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Nice one pal I appreciate it. Hope it helps you out
wotfifi fifi
wotfifi fifi - 8 years ago
great step by step video the only thing im lost with ( i should have been blonde ) is the water for the fish as it needs to be a salt water how do u go about that thanx  ( yes and itt is probably the most obvious question but i have never done marine fish only cold water and tropical.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+wotfifi fifi Hi I've been asked this a few times so you are not alone. I think i'll make a video on it this weekend. Keep an eye on the channel for it to be released
Michael Legge
Michael Legge - 8 years ago
This is the single best saltwater guide I've ever seen.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Michael Legge Wow! Thank you so much. hope it has helped you out.
tinkey 61
tinkey 61 - 8 years ago
We bought and RO for our saltwater tank, and the TDS level is zero but what I don't understand is we did a water test on the RO water and the alkalinity and ph reading were zero alkalinity and 6.2 for ph I know you cant put the fish in that, do those readings change once we put the salt in?    Thank You.     DOM
We bought and RO for our saltwater tank, and the TDS level is zero but what I don't understand is we did a water test on the RO water and the alkalinity and ph reading were zero alkalinity and 6.2 for ph I know you cant put the fish in that, do those readings change once we put the salt in?    Thank You.     DOM
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Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Dominick Glass Yes the salt should buffer you water up to what ever is stated on the pack, Normally around 8.3. Also once you add the salt you will no longer get a 0 TDS reading. Dont worry about that.
jiggly puff
jiggly puff - 8 years ago
So we have tried a salt water aquarium before, using a refugium. It was not a success. The tank didn't stay clean at all. I saw in your clip that we can use our canister filter instead of the refugium. For our 150gal tank. I am hopeful that this will work for us. Thanks
Impaeratorae
Impaeratorae - 8 years ago
Regular water testing and water changes should help keep it going.
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump - 8 years ago
Fish is for sisi People
A real man have a snake
Snipercube
Snipercube - 8 years ago
People keep fish because they're therapeutic and interesting, not to see who has the coolest pet. I'd recommend leaving the Internet, idiot.
Jai Pi Zee
Jai Pi Zee - 8 years ago
+Pedro Rodriguez snakes pffft get a great white shark wimp
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Pedro Rodriguez I hate snakes they freak me out. Can't even keep eels because they remind me of them.
Samantha Murd
Samantha Murd - 8 years ago
"Sisi" you shouldn't have a snake if you can't even spell
Jeremiah Sepolen
Jeremiah Sepolen - 8 years ago
Great video bro!
Do you use water from the tap or do you use Reverse Osmosis water?
Thanks.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
I always use RO water as tap water contains metals corals just can't tolerate. Hope this helps. #AaronsAquarium
Kocky Pi
Kocky Pi - 8 years ago
I have been doing research on saltwater tanks for awhile now. This will be a hobby for me. Is the 50 or 60 in tank a decent size for a beginner or bigger?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Tania Collins Sorry for the late reply. Yes a 50 or a 60 is a good size tank. it will restrict your choice a little for fish selection but other than that you will really enjoy this hobby.
Aquamax
Aquamax - 8 years ago
Nice!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Aquamax Thank you.
Gabriele follano
Gabriele follano - 8 years ago
Hi umm I bit stuck with the salt bit will that be with the filter or what.
Gabriele follano
Gabriele follano - 8 years ago
Thanks
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+luigi follano I'll see what I can do.
Gabriele follano
Gabriele follano - 8 years ago
Could u please
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+luigi follano I don't unfortunately
Gabriele follano
Gabriele follano - 8 years ago
Do u have any vids on water changes
Gabriele follano
Gabriele follano - 8 years ago
So do u do that when the fish are I'm there as well
Gabriele follano
Gabriele follano - 8 years ago
Okay
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
You can click the button on your phone. Give it a try.
Gabriele follano
Gabriele follano - 8 years ago
Cool thanks but umm I watched in my phone and I'll watch it in my computer so thanks for the info
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
If you look at the top right of the video you will see a circle with an i inside. If you click on that it will take you to a video where I mix the salt. I'm going to do a better video on salt mixing soon.
Gabriele follano
Gabriele follano - 8 years ago
Soz I bit dyslexic
So I was just wandering how.do.u get the salt i n there.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Sorry I don't understand the question?
Sawyer's Autism Journey
Sawyer's Autism Journey - 8 years ago
If you do have live sand or live rock, is it okay to add that chemical to the water to produce the bacteria or will too much be in there after the rock, sand and coral produce the ammonia that then in turn creates more bacteria?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
It's not a chemical. It's basically the bacteria you are waiting to grow in your tank during its cycle bottled. The reason you can add fish right away using it is because when your fish produce ammonia there is already bacteria there ready to deal with it. So really you will not have an ammonia reading when you test because soon as the fish produce it the bacteria deal with it right away. It's a lot kinder to your fish than a fish cycle where they have to swim in ammonia for a long period of time until the bacteria has grown to large enough proportions to consume thay ammonia.
goxcpre
goxcpre - 8 years ago
+Loving_myboys You can add the bacteria but you should not be adding corals right after you set up the tank. I would wait and see where you levels go first. You really should cycle your fish tank.
Colin B
Colin B - 8 years ago
that dude in the commercial before the video saying "I just bought this Lamborghini here in the Hollywood hills" I want to punch him in the face he is so annoying!!!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
I can't do anything about the advertisements they're different for everyone. Just skip it if it's not to your liking.
Hector Cruz
Hector Cruz - 8 years ago
Do you need an oxygen pump ? Or the filter gives the water oxygen
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
No that's what you use the wavemaker / powerhead for you aim it at the surface which agitates the water and aids gas transfer. Hope this helps.
Browns Fan
Browns Fan - 8 years ago
I used live rock and live sand in my tank and put fish in the next day. The 6 week stuff is stupid. All my fish are still alive and my tank is fine
goxcpre
goxcpre - 8 years ago
Sorry. Didn't mean to confuse anyone. I just wouldn't want any livestock to suffer!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+goxcpre yes it's just with you say wait for your Nitrates to go down. That could really confuse someone new just wanted to clear it up.
goxcpre
goxcpre - 8 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium I just meant that I wait for my Nitrates to finish cycling before adding fish. I am sure you are familiar with this method. 
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+goxcpre do you mean you have to wait for your Ammonia and Nitrites to go down? Nitrates won't go down they will just go up during your initial cycle.
goxcpre
goxcpre - 8 years ago
+Turkmenistan Forever You are only putting unnecessary stress on your livestock. It doesn't have to be 6 weeks but you need to wait for your nitrates to go down.
Nanoman
Nanoman - 8 years ago
+Turkmenistan Forever Hmm, it depend. Was your live rock cycled? I have done this before with smaller tanks, like when the time that I started up my 10G. I borrowed live rock from my other tank, put live sand and let it run. Put fish in the next day, but everything had been "cycled" already. If you try to do it when your live rock is not ready, everything would die.
GoldFish Ford
GoldFish Ford - 8 years ago
Great information! I am trying to grow my fish tank channel, can you please check it out? I have a freshwater dolphin, bass, some saltwater and other. Thank you!
Shareen Sharma-Prasad
Shareen Sharma-Prasad - 8 years ago
What happens when your pre mixed shop saltwater evaporates but the salt stays and the water is saltier?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
You will then need to top the tank back up with un-salted RO water. Some people do it Manually some people buy auto top of units.
a person
a person - 8 years ago
The guy at my local Aquatics Centre (World of Water) told me not to even BOTHER with keeping marine fish. His exact words were: Don't bother... They're not worth it.
I was just like umm they are worth it they are living beings.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Wow well that LFS sounds fun. I would say if it's something that you are interested in then you should go for it. It really is worth it. the colours of the fish and corals are just amazing you can't get anything like it in freshwater.
Steve fish keeping
Steve fish keeping - 8 years ago
Hi Aaron, im setting up my new tank (580 L ) sump and refugium combined next week and I will be using colony. My rock is currently stored in bins with heat and flow so hopefully still has some life on them. Just wondering why you didn't add more fish to the tank? was  that just being cautious? cheers Steve
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
It was because I was still undecided what fish I was going to add to the tank.
Fred Beer
Fred Beer - 8 years ago
I have in an all in one 14 gallon big mistake it's going great but I have such a limited amount of livestock. Also if I were to get a 90 gallon how do I filter the water?sump?hang on the back? Idk?
Thanks
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Fred Beer If you was to get the 90 gallon then Filtration is up to you & what suits you best. I can tell you what i am doing on my tank and maybe that can help you make your decision. I'm running a sump and a canister filter. The canister filter is for mechanical filtration i'm using it to polish the water. The sump is for equipment storage and biological & mechanical filtration. In my sump i'll have my heaters, skimmer and a large Refugium. The Refugium is for removing Nitrates & Phosphates. Hopefully the way i have my tank is setup i wont have to do water changes or very little.
Shiro DX
Shiro DX - 8 years ago
+Cesar Pedraza I would like to know the answer to this question also.
Cesar Pedraza
Cesar Pedraza - 8 years ago
Sump or canister filter
Fred Beer
Fred Beer - 8 years ago
Do you need a Refugium?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Fred Beer A Refugium is a great addition to any saltwater tank but its not required. If you have the option to have one then go for it.
Dee From Brooklyn
Dee From Brooklyn - 8 years ago
Great Video.  Just set up a tank the same way but with water from my establish reef tank. 
Nanoman
Nanoman - 8 years ago
+Dee From Brooklyn sure I do. I have used the bottled bacteria before.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+Dee From Brooklyn I don't think I could start a tank now days without using ATM Colony I think it's the most efficient way of starting a saltwater tank.
Dee From Brooklyn
Dee From Brooklyn - 8 years ago
+jose Calderon when you're in the hobby a few decades you'll hear alot of methods. Before rodi was the in thing we used cultured water. To each method there is merrit. So I guess you don't believe in the instant cycling bacteria they sell now? Bio-Spira by Dr. Tim, Nutrafin Cycle, Two Little Fishes Biomax.
Nanoman
Nanoman - 8 years ago
+Dee From Brooklyn there might be some bacteria in the water, but the bulk of it is on the surface of the items previously mentioned. But I'm almost certain that there's much more nitrates in that water than beneficial bacteria. I have never heard of any professional aquarist mention that there's any benefit from using old aquarium water to be honest in both fresh or salt water applications. It's best to start with good clean RO DI water and the correct specific gravity.
Dee From Brooklyn
Dee From Brooklyn - 8 years ago
+jose Calderon under the score of this electron microscope you'll notice that bacteria are transfered through the water column. They do make their home in rock and surfaces but as germs, disease and Microscopic life live in water so are bacteria transferred.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
+jose Calderon This comment is right +Dee From Brooklyn nitrifying bacteria doesn't live in your water column it lives on your surfaces, Rock Substrate etc. Using water from other tanks can cause more issues than benefits as you are bringing in Nitrates and Phosphates into your tank. Starting a tank with filter media or rock from an established tank is the best option.
Nanoman
Nanoman - 8 years ago
+Dee From Brooklyn The water doesn't matter, and that is actually bad because you are adding unwanted nitrates. What matters is the bacteria in the live rock and sand.
Winston Rampersad
Winston Rampersad - 8 years ago
Awesome video I needed this I'm getting ready to set up my saltwater tank soon and I will be looking at this video again but how much out the product in the bottle did you use.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
That will depend on your tank size. Just follow the instructions on the bottle and you can't go wrong. It works great.
PO -T
PO -T - 8 years ago
Hello. I'd like to start mine. Where do you get your salty water? Did you prepare it? Did you put an osmoregulator?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago
Hi you can buy pre salted water from your local fish shop or if you want to make your own you will want to get an RO/DI unit to filter you tap water then mix that water with salt in a water container. Plastic bins work great for mixing saltwater. Hope this helps.
Steve Slater
Steve Slater - 9 years ago
Great video.
How much salt do you add? And when do you add it
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
You would be best off reading the container the salt comes in for the answer to that question. I also have a video on my channel showing me mixing saltwater take a look at that. Watch "How To Mix Salt For Your Saltwater Tank / Aquarium" on YouTube
How To Mix Salt For Your Saltwater Tank / Aquarium: http://youtu.be/q_oHPGZVOlE
Steve Slater
Steve Slater - 9 years ago
My tank is 240l. How much salt per litre?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
The amount of salt you add will depend on the amount of water in you tank. For a first time setup like this one I would fill your tank with freshwater then add the salt to the tank. Leave it 24 hours to make sure all the salt has dissolved. Also make sure all your power heads are on to help mix the salt. for water changes mix your saltwater in a container like a bucket or larger.
Kevin Weisensel
Kevin Weisensel - 9 years ago
Do you think you could do a video on a budget reef tank size isn't a problem it's the other parts that is getting pricey. I'm not sure what to but there are so many things that some people say are necessitys and others say you don't need them. Anyways a important budget items would be awesome!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
No worries. Feeling a bit under the weather at the moment so I'll get it done as soon as possible.
Kevin Weisensel
Kevin Weisensel - 9 years ago
Thanks man. Your videos are pretty awesome
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
Yes ok I'll make it this weekend for you.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
So glad this video has helped you.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
How To Set Up A Saltwater Fish Tank / Aquarium: http://youtu.be/ZnHxQJ8YPUE
Sarah Burgin
Sarah Burgin - 9 years ago
Finally a video thats eary to understand lol love the tank
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
So glad it can help you out. Thanks I'm going to be releasing a video on the tank soon so keep your eyes on the channel to see how it's getting on. Thanks for Watching.
Kristina Dunphy
Kristina Dunphy - 9 years ago
Hi, I just set up a tank using ATM Colony Marine as well and added a pair of clowns. Completely in awe with the numbers being perfect so fast(I am impatient also). Like yours my clowns are sticking to the top of the tank primarily. Just wondering how long of a wait until I will be able to start adding an anemone or corals? +Aarons Aquarium 
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
+Kristina Dunphy Right well the politically correct answer would be, The Anemone can't be added for at least a year and another month or two for corals. But balls to all that my tank is now 2 weeks old I have 2 Anemones and a good few corals. as long as your parameters are stable then I personally don't see a problem with adding stock. Check all your levels everyday for a week PH, KH, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, Phosphate if you are not getting silly changes in these then I would go for it (your Nitrate and Phosphate may rise in this time but that's normal). Remember this is my personal opinion which I am implementing in my own tank but other people may say differently. Just go with a method that feels comfortable with you. Only you know your tanks personality. Good luck and make sure you update me with the path you have decided to choose and how you are getting on.
Sharknado
Sharknado - 9 years ago
bad information on cycling a tank with that snake oil....  this hobby is about patience and most likely your clowns are hurting
Kristina Dunphy
Kristina Dunphy - 9 years ago
I used it in my tank as well and it is a lot smaller so a lot more chance of something going wrong and it only went up to 0.001 for Ammonia once and that is it. Just added a little bit more of the colony and it went right back down and has not spiked since. I wish Id known about it when setting up my other tanks!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
Have you used the product before? My Ammonia has never left 0.001 so the clowns are not hurting at all. It's not bad advice it's different advice. Not eveything in this hobby has to take a long time. Check out my reef updates.
j03yYunG Aquariums
j03yYunG Aquariums - 9 years ago
Great video!
j03yYunG Aquariums
j03yYunG Aquariums - 9 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium It's going. Still waiting on a few things before I can add stuff to the tank.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
Cheers pal. How's yours coming on?
Ricky Kenerly Cichlids
Ricky Kenerly Cichlids - 9 years ago
This will be one of your most popular videos!  Great job!
Ricky Kenerly Cichlids
Ricky Kenerly Cichlids - 9 years ago
I believe it will!  You did a good job on it!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
To be honest it has had a lot of views already. Hey hopefully it will help loads of people out.
Ricky Kenerly Cichlids
Ricky Kenerly Cichlids - 9 years ago
I would of thought so.  Has it not been?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
Do you think so?
MASS Aquariums
MASS Aquariums - 9 years ago
Great one brothah. #theshizzle #IAA
FortWayne Fishtanks
FortWayne Fishtanks - 9 years ago
Great video Mike. I'll have to come back to their video if I ever start a reef. So the bottled bacteria works well? Can you recommend any kind of bacteria supplement for freshwater?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
Yes Fluval cycle works great for freshwater
Keith's Planted Aquariums
Keith's Planted Aquariums - 9 years ago
This is a very informative video! Thank you. Great video:)
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
You are welcome Keith
OverlookedGlory
OverlookedGlory - 9 years ago
Woahh i set up another tank yesterday... Coincidence?!
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
Great minds think alike
The Midwest Fishkeeper
The Midwest Fishkeeper - 9 years ago
How do you get that cool edited fault rue that you have when you rap and takes you to vid? And how do you do that?
The Midwest Fishkeeper
The Midwest Fishkeeper - 9 years ago
Could you do a video how to make those cool titles
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
+Hooked On Fish you create the image in photoshop then add it to the end of your video. You then add an annotation to the buttons once it's uploaded to youtube.
The Midwest Fishkeeper
The Midwest Fishkeeper - 9 years ago
Sorry about my bad explaining. I mean the edited title screen when you click on it and takes you to the video I was asking how you get those cool edits and how? Love the video someday I will be getting a saltwater aquaruim do to the research
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
Sorry I don't understand what you mean?
Willy d. aquatics
Willy d. aquatics - 9 years ago
Another great video bro!!! Ready for round two huh? I see you have a new jeabo rw. Is that the 15 or 20?
Willy d. aquatics
Willy d. aquatics - 9 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium yes!!!! The 150 looks awesome! A bit pricey but I'm sure it's worth every penny.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
+Willy d. aquatics I'm thinking of getting rid of all my power heads and getting the maxspect gyre
Willy d. aquatics
Willy d. aquatics - 9 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium I'm waiting on ups to bring mine. I need more flow asap! Lol getting to much detritus building up.
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
It's the RW-15. It's a beast.
bluegrass fishkeeper
bluegrass fishkeeper - 9 years ago
can u use destilled water?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
Yes but I would test it with a TDS meter first before adding it you your tank
albert gatheright
albert gatheright - 9 years ago
Man I was eating hummus when you showed the skimmer part. Not anymore. Great video though
Jorden Watkins
Jorden Watkins - 9 years ago
Spread that on some toast yum
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago
Haha. It's amazing how much crap a skimmer pulls out of the water isn't. Put it in a Nutella jar no one will know lol.
J B
J B - 9 years ago
that's classic.

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