How to set up a nano reef tank - Red Sea Max Nano Aquarium | BRStv Spotlight 310 20

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Have you been interested in starting a saltwater tank or wanted to add an easy tank to your aquarium collection? Today on BRStv Spotlight we show you how easy it can be to setup a Nano Reef Tank using the 20 gallon Max Nano from Red Sea! Pick up your Red Sea Max Nano package at the link below! https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/max-nano-complete-reef-system-red-sea.html Stay tuned as we continue to provide you with Spotlights on your favorite reef gear and strive to go beyond the bullet points on the packaging and show you what this gear is all about! *Legal Stuff* The purpose and content of this video is to provide general information regarding the products and their applications as presented in the video. Aquatic sales solutions, inc. And its officers, directors, employees and agents disclaim all express or implied warranties, in any way, related to the products and their application as presented in this video, make no representation or warranty regarding the products and the application as presented in this video and shall not be liable for any direct or indirect losses or damages of any type, including but not limited to punitive damages, or from personal injury or death resulting from or in any manner related to the video, and the products in and contents of the video. The viewer expressly agrees that aquatic sales solutions, inc. And its officers, directors, employees and agents shall not be liable for any damages or losses related to the products in and content of the video and hereby agrees to hold the foregoing harmless from any such losses or damages.

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BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Join a bunch of other Red Sea reefing fans and chime in on our R2R thread!
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/how-to-setup-a-nano-tank-featuring-the-red-sea-max-nano-brstv-spotlight.368773/

XxpoplocksxX - 6 years ago

Going to buy one

Aqua Man - 6 years ago

What chiller would you use for these system

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

With tanks this small, many reefers would likely be fine with a fan like the Tunze Aquawind. However, if a chiller was absolutely necessary you’d easily get the job done with the smallest chiller we carry at 1/15hp. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/jbj-mini-arctica-chiller-1-15-hp.html

Aqua Man - 6 years ago

And a chiller... forgot a chiiler

Alvaro Piñeros - 6 years ago

How do you set the lights?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Starting around the 8:00 mark in this video, we go over some spectrum setting options and intensities for the most popular tank types. :)

Zihao Zhang - 6 years ago

is there space in the back compartment for a small refugium?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

My concern there would be the return pump getting clogged. It's probably best to browse the reef hobbyist forums like Reef2Reef.com or ReefCentral.com to see if anyone has attempted or successfully added a fuge to these tanks before, and how they did it or what their experiences were.

Zihao Zhang - 6 years ago

How about if I set up the refugium in the far-right rear compartment, under the ATO reservoir?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

There is space in the rear if you remove the included filtration equipment, however the flow pattern through the rear may make it a bit difficult to keep the algae in place as well as you would have to find a way to properly light it.

macbarb12 - 6 years ago

What ato do you recommend for the Red Sea nano Max?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Outside of the included ATO reservoir box, if you'd like to upgrade your ATO the Tunze Osmolator or Neptune ATK are good options!

FreakyStar9119 Gamer - 6 years ago

Is nutri-seawater all right for aquariums?

FreakyStar9119 Gamer - 6 years ago

BulkReefSupplyCom
ok thanks

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Hmm.. I can't say we've tried or tested that specific product here at BRS. It looks to be less cost effective as compared to mixing your own saltwater. Perhaps you could find some reviews from fellow reefers who have used that solution on the reef hobbyist forums or reef related social media groups.

王子豪 - 6 years ago

I am a Chinese audience,We encountered some problems and sought solutions.
Our market here will sell a lot of "poisoned fish",It is said to be cyanide poisoning,There are methods of treatment do?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Not that I'm aware of directly, however you may want to research some reef hobbyist forums like Reef2Reef.com or ReefCentral.com

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Josh Mitford - 6 years ago

Love this tank, will be my upgrade from my Fluval Evo!

titus4166 - 6 years ago

I would really love to see what kinds of add on’s you can put on this Nano tank like dosers and such. I’m very new to this hobby. I bought this set up two months ago, but I have not put it together yet cause I’m waiting to buy everything I need and still learning what I need to learn.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

You could really deck out a tank like this, but it isn't absolutely necessary. This video was geared to showing the basics needed to get a reef tank up and running. After that point, what you want to accessorize with will probably be dependent on the type of tank (Softie, LPS, SPS, Mixed) that you intend to run. Those could help you determine what equipment would be beneficial and what may be a bit overkill.

#Rossy's Corals - 6 years ago

what's the PAR with these AI prime settings?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Here's a very indepth video we did on PAR for the AI Prime. https://youtu.be/WWc3dUwQuWI

revenge69ful - 6 years ago

Another over priced Red Sea aquarium

Harish Karunakaran - 6 years ago

their reefer line is pretty overpriced but this aint that bad its a better biocube

Harish Karunakaran - 6 years ago

I think its a steal for if you think about it rimless 20 gallon, ai prime, ato, skimmer, filtration, power bar all labeled. and yeah did i mention the stand is included not bad actually

Chad Hutson - 6 years ago

revenge69ful have a down vote!

Marty Rich - 6 years ago

love it

corey - 6 years ago

why do you keep turning the eyepiece on the refractometer? I don't believe I have ever touched it, I didnt know if it does anything besides unscrew the eye cup does it?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Yep, just like a pair of binoculars the focus of the eyepiece can be adjusted. :)

Diego Costa - 6 years ago

Nice video, do you think the setup would need a lighting upgrade to keep SPS?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Perhaps an upgrade to a Hydra26 would provide higher PAR numbers for SPS dominant nano. At that point, it might be more cost effective to get the Red Sea Reefer Nano, where you can add your own equipment and you get a legit sump. :-)

Coral Euphoria - 6 years ago

Great job. This will be helpful to a lot of folks

Zodd Sonofthor - 6 years ago

Nice now show everyone how easy it is for beginner hobbyist's to totally destroy a nano reef tank because they are unable to manage the chemistry...
Generally I like BRS and Red Sea but the content is a product sell hardcore and my two cents is if you are a responsible fish business you do not set ppl up with something that will cause them to fail, especially if you care anything for the animals

Michael Krueger - 6 years ago

A tank big or small, anybody getting into the hobby should understand the chemistry before diving in. This video isn't about chemistry it's about the tank itself. If I'm just diving in as a noob I think common sense would tell me to watch their other videos to understand that fluctuation in chemistry happens more quickly in a smaller volume of water. If you don't have this common sense then it's not a hobby for you.

SNBoomer - 6 years ago

Yeah so my buddy has told me that he and his brother both had tanks like this crash after months of setting up. He said this is not as easy as the video is making it out to be.

Brian Moore - 6 years ago

I had a 2.5 gallon tank in the 1980's using only an undergravel filter. Anyone here old enough to remember those days? That tank lasted years with no problems. When I finally upgraded to a 20 gallon, I simply moved the inhabitants of the small tank to the larger tank. Yes, a little knowledge of water chemistry helps. Regular water changes are mandatory. Don't overfeed. But this hobby has come a long way in the past 30+ years. These all in one kits are a great start, far better than anything I had when I first started keeping marine animals.

Zodd Sonofthor - 6 years ago

That's great and very lucky also most likely because you are switched on ;) and know how to control and look after things" sadly many are not and Nano's are not the place for them

Jesus S - 6 years ago

My first tank was a 20 gallon AOI. Had the tank for 3 years with not one crash. Never had an issue keeping my clams or coral happy.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

I definitely see your point here and agree that as a beginner grasping reef tank water chemistry will ultimately help with long term success. The Red Sea Nano tank is one of the many options for new reefers to dive into as well as more advanced hobbyists that are simply looking to add a stylish tank to their collection. Hopefully in either case, we've helped understanding just how a reef tank works in a fun and easy way through our collection of hundreds of videos. :)

Uhohhotdog Gaming - 6 years ago

As a newbie I agree. Mines a mess.

RipVan Winkle - 6 years ago

I really appreciate BRS and all that they do for the reefing community but I have to say Zodd has a point here. There should be some mention somewhere in the video about marine water chemistry complexity and the research required to manage it long term. Probably also a disclaimer that just because one can set up a SW nano, doesn't mean long term management is as straightforward. Come on BRS, you're better than this.

Gewglesux - 6 years ago

This reminds me of a Biocube on steroids.. Ok... a lotta steroids.. Beautiful set up.

Gewglesux - 6 years ago

I like the idea of it's size...

Harish Karunakaran - 6 years ago

THATS LITERALLY WHAT IT IS

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maniatikoleal - 6 years ago

I envy you guys playing with all the possible equipments there are in the market :)

Mike D - 6 years ago

Is there a clear plastic cover to place on top to stop fish from jumping and less evaporation?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Not for this tank specifically. You could add a DIY screen net for the top to keep fish in. :-)

btomlin411 - 6 years ago

Where can we download the light schedule?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

We don't have a schedule saved for this tank, but you could easily copy it by adjusting your Prime to the spectrum we mentioned and choose somewhere between a 6-9hr photo period with 1hr ramp up/down. :-)

Tony Graf - 6 years ago

Yes, please provide us with the settings file. :)

shoopwhoopX - 6 years ago

$900+

Gewglesux - 6 years ago

I think thats about right... considering my Bio cube was $400.. I can see another $500.

Michael Officer - 6 years ago

Could you do another office tank update????

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

We'll do our best to keep it on the to-do board. :)

mitian - 6 years ago

Another awesome video!

PsychoAxeMan - 6 years ago

Thats a really nice tank

Kyle Margold - 6 years ago

As basic and introductory as this video is, happy to see some love being shown to the nano community!

My Reef Life - 6 years ago

Nice setup. Love my reefer tank

Keagan Wilson - 6 years ago

I got mine from Saltwater empire the store that use to be in MN until it closed. Set up mine last July and it has been up with no problems for 6 months I’d say amazing tank!

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Marco Attard - 6 years ago

there is a space to put a chiller pump at the back?

witespy - 6 years ago

BulkReefSupplyCom That kind of stinks in our weather there's no way we can run a tank without a small csxc-1. This guy would be perfect if you could fit in an extra pump in their. I wonder if you could use just the inline tank pump would be enough..

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

With the included ATO, Skimmer and return pump, there's not much more room for an additional pump. It may be possible with some equipment removed.

Kurt Zelikman - 6 years ago

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