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Mr.NiceGuy - 7 years ago

I added tap water into my tank with premixed saltwater i have a 10 gal tank and the water I bought from petco didnt fill the tank all the way so i cupped in some tap water i currently have no fish in my tank. Just live rock. My meter is reading to the bottom number. What do i need to do?

Nazri Usham - 7 years ago

Mr.NiceGuy The salt level is low in your water. Do a water change. About 30%.

Nicholas Fioravante - 7 years ago

are gobies ok with crushed coral.

Scott From Rosco's Reef - 8 years ago

Very good video for the beginning reefer. I would also recommend using an RO/Di filter to use for saltwater mix.

Daniel Medford - 8 years ago

Are you using RODI water here? That seems to be the most expensive thing keeping me from getting into reef tanks.

Kyle Baranovich - 8 years ago

what do u rise the coral in?

Play Doh Master - 8 years ago

great video

SC Prepper - 8 years ago

can a freshwater filter be used like an hob?

Erik Lopez - 8 years ago

How much is the estimate for a beginner tank?

Alejandro Tuya - 8 years ago

Asking for help here...
42 Gallon Bow Front. All my fish died because of Ich. I have 2 starfish, and a few snails left in the tank. Live rock, no corals. Salt at 1.024, water is perfect.
I continue adding some food everyday, for the invertebrates. Adding some Kent Marine, Garlic Xtreme; daily.

How long should I wait til I can add some fish back in?

If you already have a video on the "Ich" topic, can you please direct me.

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Suvrojeet Ghosh - 8 years ago

if I make a fish only nano 5gallon tank then do I need a wave maker, skimmer and light?

Plants and Fish - 8 years ago

If I have Paige sand and rock, do I need to add bacteria and fish food as well ? Can I add the fish within a week if I have live sand and rock?

Whittney Hampton - 8 years ago

I currently have a 60 gallon freshwater tank. Can you convert a tank from freshwater to saltwater? Of course I would have to move the current fish to a different tank.... but how would I go about converting if it is possible?

Alicia Horton - 8 years ago

i know this may seem like a noob question but.............. is it ok to add actual salt?? i didnt do it yet but i was wondering i accidentally got a hermit crab in Monteray and i need help taking care of the little guy so please help me im not so sure how long he'll last in fresh water

Alicia Horton - 8 years ago

alright thanks

Alicia Horton - 8 years ago

well its been a few months now and my crab has long been dead....... sooooooo thanks anyway

Emanuel Berrum - 9 years ago

Do i add the Sand and Live Rock then the water?OR do i add sand let it cycle and then add live rocks?

MA FishGuy - 9 years ago

You can add ur b4 the water

Due October - 9 years ago

We have the sametank! Your tank is nice ! Check mines out! Just starting out!

Restraining Dylan - 9 years ago

do you still have salt water tanks and is it very expensive?.

Luke Baldwin - 9 years ago

On the comment of using a 20 gallon for a saltwater tank. I have read on many forums that anything under 40 gallons should be used for a beginner. Now I don't have one but am looking into getting one so please don't quote me. But in all the forums I have read they said start with something like a 55+ aquarium as the start off.

gurpinder uppal - 9 years ago

Damsels are aggressive

Ian 64 - 9 years ago

Also do I need a protein skimmer or a sump? Im a beginner with saltwater and im hoping to make my first saltwater tank with some basic corals and clownfish, and those little blue fish in a 20gal tank

SC Prepper - 8 years ago

skimmer isn't necessary especially at first but it can make a difference. also sump isn't necessary it's just one type of filter although it adds water volume making smaller tanks easier and more stable

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Ian 64 - 9 years ago

Ive had this one freshwater 20gal tank for a long time, fish finally died. Can I use the same tank for saltwater aqhariym?

Hector’s Reef - 8 years ago

yeah but u have to do some like deep Cleaning shit and wait a while

Rotter Tube Reef - 9 years ago

nice vid. even though I switched to salt water, I enjoy watching the fresh water tanks...nice job on the channel. subbed.

InterstellarGenisys - 9 years ago

Do you add coral before or after your tank cycles?

Matthew Gallagher - 8 years ago

after the tank has cycled. sorry im late to comment

blakers1992 - 9 years ago

Really??? Thats like common sense and i havent even started setting mine up yet

TheRedKnight - 9 years ago

I'm looking into setting up a scientific tank for seaweed. Currently I have a few dead/dying ones in a large tank that are doing worse every day. In the future I would like to set up a tank and get a few different red, green,and brown species. With that said I would prefer to get keep inverts and fish out so I don't lose any specimens, unless having some would help. Would you happen to have any advice on what the best way to set up such a tank would be? I was told getting a shallower tank could help but I would like to be able to get some good sized seaweed growing and preferably reproducing.

Joseph Gallagher - 9 years ago

+Bailey Armstrong you add to rodi water. NEVER top it off with saltwater because when the water evaporates the salt doesn't evaporate. So you'd be raising the salinity which is a big no no

By Christian Cozart - 9 years ago

would a 29 gallon be big enough for 2 ocellaris clown fish 1 flame angel fish?

Literal Gaming - 9 years ago

+BigomsDX Yeah just introduce the clowns at the same time so the other one doesnt "Bully" the other one.

Danil ANikiforov - 9 years ago

That would be fine, and also 2 clownfish would be perfectly fine. The more dominant clown will turn into a female and be a bit larger than the male, so they would pair up. I have a Flame angel and a clown pair + some other fish and they do perfectly fine.

Bojan Bajicic - 9 years ago

Flame angel is aggressive and needs atleast a 55, clowns are also aggressive towards each other, unless you know what your doing only add one clownfish to a tank

Dans marine Project - 10 years ago

I'm setting up a marine tank. Come have a look and follow my progress.

Andrew Teves - 10 years ago

Hi, I am planning to start a saltwater tank with my 40 gal and watched your video but didn't see any information on sump filters? I am wondering what your input on sumps would be for new people? I am planning to make a diy 10gal sump

Sara J Mendoza - 10 years ago

I am VERY new but want to start. I am wondering what type of sand you should use? I really want to have live rock as well. Can you have both? I hope that is not a silly question.

Rotter Tube Reef - 9 years ago

+Sara J Mendoza yes you can have both. i would recommend starting with dead rock so as not to risk bringing anything bad into your tank.

BeauIXI - 10 years ago

Hey mate, I'm a planted tank guy, but I'm quite sure that you can have both. The sand should change your GH, KH or PH, while the live rock will.. Please correct me, anyone, if I'm mistaken.

Lisa Gilbert - 10 years ago

What actually would a protein skimmer do

Rotter Tube Reef - 8 years ago

yes, it makes things so much easier. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! i don't use any filters or foam blocks, just rely on my protein skimmer. when i get a larger tank i'm going to run 2 protein skimmers. foam blocks and filters trap the crap and pollute your water if you don't clean them often....like every few days.

Atlantean Fishkeeper - 8 years ago

You don't NEED one, but makes things easier if you have one.

Rotter Tube Reef - 9 years ago

+Lisa Gilbert protein skimmers remove solids such as waste and uneaten food from your tank...you need one in salt water.

Literal Gaming - 9 years ago

+Lisa Gilbert What the filter cant XD

Marin Bandalo - 10 years ago

Ok I don't have saltwater tank but I know a solid amount about them. So basically it makes foam from bad elements from the tank and extracts it.

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Joshua Wiggins - 10 years ago

Great video ;D

Athit Xiong - 10 years ago

what kind of filter do you recommend?

Graham Rhyne - 10 years ago

I'd like that in my great room. Super nice man.

baseballhunter42 - 10 years ago

Smaller the tank, the more difficult it is too keep stable parameters. If you're doing corals, spend the money and use ro/di. It's worth the money in the long run, way better coral growth and you don't risk adding anything unwanted. That and you'll make you're money back eventually on not having to buy conditioner and it's better for your biological filtration. If you have high nitrates, sand will grow a ton of algae, particularly brown algae and hair algae. If you're using live sand, DO NOT RINSE! You're better to buy a larger bucket of salt, way more cost effective. Invest in a refractometer, swing arms are notorious for not being accurate. Introduce fish after about 3-4 weeks, or when you test and you're at 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, and 10ppm or less nitrate. Damsels only if you're planning on having them as the only fish, otherwise put chromis they're more peaceful. All corals need power heads as it provides oxygen. 2 power heads minimum for any tank, one on each side. Lighting just make sure you have enough PAR (energy put out) everything else if preference. 7 gallon tank you can't have many fish at all. Maybe a few chromis tops, or a gobie. ATO is great if you have a sump. Strongly recommend a protein skimmer on any saltwater tank. If you can add a sump it makes everything easier in the long run. Don't rush anything, take your time setting the tank up and you'll be successful.

JRC COOLING - 10 years ago

that tank is rea cool

David Bergeron - 10 years ago

And also where did you get this tank i like the look of it

Garrett Brooks - 10 years ago

+MA FishGuy I got mine from pet smart there are tons there with bow front like this

MA FishGuy - 10 years ago

Took a miracle to find. Company stopped making them in 2005. I had one way back when but sold it. My wife loved it so much Ihate iI started looking again. Tool 6 months to find

David Bergeron - 10 years ago

what kind of lghting system are you using on this tank?

MA FishGuy - 10 years ago

Compact fluorescent

Mr. Slickboi7 - 11 years ago

Thanks for the advice!!! I just started my 90 gallon tank check it out let me know what you think

MA FishGuy - 11 years ago

From another established tank or a bottled good bacteria

Richard Jacker - 11 years ago

you need a contact # I have lots of questions

Odayaka - 11 years ago

You just put some more fresh water into the tank. (but don't put too much or else stuff may die)

Bailey Armstrong - 11 years ago

can you please do a video on what fish go together and the type of lighting anatomy need. thank you

Bailey Armstrong - 11 years ago

ONE QUESTION WHEN WATER EVAPORATES AND THE SALT CONTENT IS HIGHER HOW DO YOU LOWER IT BACK TO NORMAL. KEEP GOING WITH THE VIDEOS THEY REALLY HELP.

Max Lapi - 11 years ago

hi i have a question about my water.. my aquarium running since 3 weeks now but i have micro bubble in the water.. i clean up my filter twice (have a lot of sand on it) but i still have some bubble or particle. my filter is a fluval 204 and i have a 32 gal. can you help me please??

MA FishGuy - 11 years ago

You can put live rock in at anytime

multisturge - 11 years ago

i would love a marine tank, just a tank like yours which has just inverts in will do me (will add a few damsels and maybe clownfish too), seems simple to set up as i have a brackish tank which is the closest to a marine tank i can get to. I guess its the cost thats stopping me from having one but it looks like there is a cheap way to do it so I need to look up on this.

MA FishGuy - 11 years ago

Masala you shouldn't need to

philomath369 - 11 years ago

good vid man

MD MOSTAFIZUR RAHMAN - 11 years ago

i'm getting clown fish.

ethan peppo - 11 years ago

I thought live rock was a necessity

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RocketCityReefs - 11 years ago

I subbed

jackw7878 - 11 years ago

Where in mass do you go for your supplies? Which store do you think is best for sw?

Tony J. - 11 years ago

A guy I knew had two Blue Tangs in the same reef tank and they got along great because they were siblings and raised together from the start.

Long Fellow - 11 years ago

Starting up a a new salt tank, watch my vids!

PcTechGuy - 11 years ago

No.

Justin Lacobon - 11 years ago

Im starting a youtube channel on my tank and would like people to subscribe and tell me what y'all think! New to the hobby so I would like comments and feedback to help me out. If you can I would like to get more subscribers to help!

matt basile - 11 years ago

Keep up the great vids

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Benito Pineda - 11 years ago

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