Introduction to my 500 Gallon Reef Tank

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Lito - 6 years ago

Holy makerel, i couldnt even buy one kessel lol...nice tank man

Wayne Scott - 6 years ago

Lito Thanks man. Yea they were fun when they worked. I am happy with my temporary new lighting.

Jeremy stanton - 6 years ago

What type of heater do you use? And where?

Jeremy stanton - 6 years ago

Wayne Scott can you Gmail me. I just got my first tank (300 gallons) and I do have a couple more questions if you don’t mind? I’m at Smellyfinger23@gmail.com ... thanks for your help!!

Jeremy stanton - 6 years ago

Thanks.. I’m doing freshwater but want it nice I appreciate the info..

Wayne Scott - 6 years ago

Jeremy stanton I use two 400 Watt heaters which are underrated for my tank. They’re in the sump.

Cisco Fan - 6 years ago

Nice tank!!!!

Wayne Scott - 6 years ago

Cisco Fan Thank you.

Graham Spears - 6 years ago

looks wicked Mate go hard cheers from Australia

Wayne Scott - 6 years ago

It was an honor working with you men too.

Graham Spears - 6 years ago

love you americans training with some of you guys our best mates

Wayne Scott - 6 years ago

Graham Spears Thank you very much.

Sam B - 6 years ago

tang popo will say the tank is to small. lol

Fit Racing - 6 years ago

Amazing..dimensions of the tank???

Wayne Scott - 6 years ago

Fit Racing Thank you. The tank dimension are 96" long, 48" wide, and 24" high.

Matthew Kane - 6 years ago

Awesome tank. Love it.

Wayne Scott - 6 years ago

Matthew Kane Thank you Matthew.

238sol - 7 years ago

thanks for stopping bye Wayne Scott i appreciate it keep up the great videos

238sol - 7 years ago

thanks for getting back to me can you please come and check out my five systems I'm running I'm trying to be like you you inspired me to this Hobby

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

238sol I did?

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238sol - 7 years ago

thanks man you are the real deal you inspire me so much

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

238sol No problem. Thanks but I'm just a normal guy who loves the hobby.

238sol - 7 years ago

hey I just sub u I enjoy watching your videos can you please throw some love over my channel thank you. 238 Sol Channel

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

238sol Sure can.

Steven Raudenbush - 7 years ago

sigh... one day I'll be this cool.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Steve, I'm not that cool at all. I'm just a normal guy.

woganaga - 7 years ago

beautiful!

maxpowerdog - 7 years ago

Very nice. Seems like everything bad happens when we're gone.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

maxpowerdog Ain't that the truth.

REEFER JAMES - 7 years ago

Getting to see a system of this quality is a very humbling experience. Well done.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

REEFER JAMES Thank you very much.

Man Cave Reef - 7 years ago

Very nice set up

ProstegmaA - 7 years ago

i like your slippers xD nice tank man congrats

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

ProstegmaA I was using instant ocean but I'm switching to Fritz RPM salt. I change 40 gallons of water every two weeks and only feed my fish on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On the off days I feed my corals. I hope that helps. If you have anymore questions just ask away.

ProstegmaA - 7 years ago

Me podrias decir que sal usas ? cada cuantas semanas haces cambios de agua y si aditas ? Gracias

maurice moore - 7 years ago

awesome looking tank

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

maurice moore Thank you.

BairCichlids - 7 years ago

very cool tank and setup the lights just kill my eyes

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

BairCichlids I'm not home when they do. I catch it in the evenings.

BairCichlids - 7 years ago

Lol thanks. Do they bother your eyes

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

BairCichlids Thank your. Sorry about the blindness. I'll turn them down next video.

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Kurt Scoville - 7 years ago

Beautiful aquarium

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Kurt Scoville Thank you very much Kurt.

Omar Lynn - 7 years ago

Nice!!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Omar Lynn Thank you.

Wesley Forbes II - 7 years ago

Really nice man! I'm subbing!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Wesley Forbes II Thank you.

The Reef Tank Family - 7 years ago

Love the setup!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

The Reef Tank Family Thank you.

Michael L - 7 years ago

Nice! What a setup... Wow

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Thank you. Im glad you enjoyed it.

scottso241 - 7 years ago

great tank matter of fact my dream tank but for now i have a 55 gallon tank . with it being so big is it hard to do a water change ? am not sure my tank is only all troplical fish but yes i have the same problem also i lost some from time to time what a headack but anyways nice video

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

I use a pump to take out and replace new saltwater. In always clean the tank the day before so all in all maybe 35-45 minutes without interruptions.

scottso241 - 7 years ago

but like i said i only have a tropical tank not salt water . am in the philippines now tanks here are very cheap and for my budget am really glad and happy about that

scottso241 - 7 years ago

oh man thats a really big job how long does that take ? for me it take me about an hour .

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

scottso241 I actually have a 55 gallon container to do my water changes with. I do them every two weeks faithfully.

Mark Quadrozzi - 7 years ago

Wayne that is a fantastic aquarium. don't have any saltwater fish but love them. Could you do a video that shows all the fish in their habitat close up? Thanks for sharing.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

You are so right.

Mark Quadrozzi - 7 years ago

Got it, talking to my wife rite now about maybe setting up our empty 46 bow for some nano reef species... Still think the reef setups are to the best effect in the real huge tanks.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Mark Quadrozzi Thank you. I could do a video like that but once I begin to make it they stop being in character.

Dee From Brooklyn - 7 years ago

Great tank. who built the sump?

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Dee From Brooklyn A local acrylic dealer built the sump.

Dee From Brooklyn - 7 years ago

You can install a button recess in your door like they do on cabinets
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4kN59W0PvOqOWksjquRq4xjkHbltVIsqmOfslaCa_lNf05VLb0H81y0suskGXlvqV5ChFzF0Bw

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

No sir I never did. Didn't know what kind of lights to use for that. I was looking at the ones where once you open the door the lights automatically come on.

Dee From Brooklyn - 7 years ago

Nice. . Have you put lights underneath? I use the led strips around the bottom of my stand. . That's one heck of a skimmer

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Dee From Brooklyn Thank you. My dump was built by a local acrylic manufacturer.

William Kegge - 7 years ago

Beautiful setup! Subbed! Check my tank videos out when you get a chance!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

William Kegge Thank you for the compliment.

tippin turtle - 7 years ago

Wayne... Like the fact your showing off the inner workings of your tank; something I feel doesn't get enough attention and often overlooked by reefers in the hobby. I saw a previous video of yours and it appears you could really dress up your system with some better cable management practices in place. Happy reefing and thanks for sharing.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

tippin turtle Thank you very much for the comment and compliment. And you are right, my cable management is really really bad. I try to cover all the aspects in reefing and not just the good. Plus I try to show why I did what I did compared to other hobbyists. It's like the saying, "There's more than one way to skin a cat." If you haven't already you should see my story on BRStv on how I got into the hobby.

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pondereef - 7 years ago

Hey love the tank. I meet you at MACNA and attended your talk. Great luck to you and the Tank. Thank you for what you do

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

pondereef Hey how are you doing? I wish I could've said thank you to everyone who attended my talk. Tank is doing great. How's your tank doing? I'm honored that you for taking the time out to come see me speak. That was my first public speaking event.

Ellery Wong - 7 years ago

Awesome setup Dude!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Thank you very much.

BecWells - 7 years ago

What an amazing tank...love the granite shelf so you can take a drink over and sit and watch your tank...lovely!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

BecWells Thank you. I had to put a bar there. It wouldn't feel right without one.

WestCoast Reefer - 7 years ago

Man I love your tank bro...amazing!!!!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Rob's Reef Thank you sir. Yours is amazing as well.

vegas reefer - 7 years ago

nice tank new reefer here help me out

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Jonathan Sanders Thank you and welcome to the hobby. what size tank do you have?

Drive My Exotic - 7 years ago

Wayne, this looks awesome. I didn't even notice the plane until you pointed it out... very cool addition!! Is it ceramic? Also loved the fish room tour video. Very cool system overall!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

McPuff's Laboratory Thank you. The plane I got from a trade show. There were new stuff coming out for saltwater and my choice was either a ship, submarine, or plane. I chose the latter.

Denis Sanchez - 7 years ago

Wayne!!! Wow! Beautiful tank my man!!!!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Denis Sanchez Thank you sir.

Steven Tolley - 7 years ago

Looks awesome fella, lovely size and interesting dimensions with the short height and larger depth front to back. Keep up the good work and all the best with the hobby ! :-)

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Steven Tolley subbed to your channel. had already watched a few of your videos.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Steven Tolley Thank you for the comments. I greatly appreciate them.

Reefer Nanoman - 7 years ago

Wow huge monster marine tank. Very nice. Check out my nano reefs in my channel. Subscribed.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

+Marc Libert Actually there was a mix up in the order and I got the NEs instead. Buy since I'm going predominantly acropora in my system let's me keep acros lower in my tank.

Marc Libert - 7 years ago

Wayne Scott very cool system, what made you decide to go with the 360Ns and not the 360WEs?

Reefer Nanoman - 7 years ago

+Wayne Scott Yeah, it takes more than just good lighting for good growth and coloration, but I'm glad you sorted things out!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Love them. I almost gave up on them because I wasn't seeing any growth. But once I got my parameters stable then I started to see it.

Reefer Nanoman - 7 years ago

+Wayne Scott Thanks! I see that you're pretty satisfied with Kessil? I know I am.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Reefer Nanoman Subbed.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Reefer Nanoman Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed.

StudioReef - 7 years ago

Subbed :)

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

StudioReef Thank you.

915Mang - 7 years ago

I like that Mili-Plane. Pretty cool, Your whole system is Nice. Thanks for the videos

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

915Mang Thanks bro. I'm trying to make better videos.

Jeffery Adams - 7 years ago

I just watched your inspirational speech on the BRS channel. Thank you for your service and sacrifice! I am also a army veteran from past two decades in iraq and I can definently see how the reefing community can help with a soldier as yourself. Keep your head up soldier. Your tank is gorgeous!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Jeffery Adams No thank you for taking the time to hear my story. Reefing is natures medicine. Great hearing from a fellow soldier. Thank you again.

CJ'S AQUARIUMS - 7 years ago

how have I never seen this? Tank looks Fantastic! I subbed.. check me out if you get the chance. keep doing what you do!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

CJ'S AQUARIUMS I don't know sir. I haven't seen all your videos but the ones I've had seen I've enjoyed very much. Truly and honor to have you as a subscriber. You should check out my talk I did at MACNA. BRStv has it on their site.

Deniz Akvaryumu Can Aksoy - 7 years ago

Beautiful tank Wayne.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Can Aksoy Thank you very much.

Dark Helmet - 7 years ago

Hey its the guy from that talk.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Baffi Blu Yes , that would be me.

Kevin ENH Vlogs - 7 years ago

Now thats a tank. Nice work. Looks great. SPS dominant too ... You are really doing it. Keep up the good work. One day ill have something like this or i hope so. A man can dream right ???

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Kevin Vlog Thank you for the compliment. And yes, a man can dream.

Cycnoches2012 - 7 years ago

loved your MACNA talk and love your tank!!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Cycnoches2012 Thank you very much.

Rad Perez - 7 years ago

Very nice, looks great Wayne. I was thinking of getting the same lights so if you had to do it again would you?

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

The AP700 are the shyt now. Let me know what you decide.

Rad Perez - 7 years ago

Wayne Scott
Sir, Thanks for your honesty... I will take a look. Thanks again...

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Rad Perez Thank you sir. Honestly if I had to do it again I would've done the Orphek or the Aqua Illuminations. I was hosting a reef club meeting and I couldn't get those in time. I pretty much was impatient and went with the Kessils. They're doing great on my tank and i get the growth. Again impatient because not fast enough growth.

DC Reefer - 7 years ago

Welcome to YouTube. I think I remember your speech at Macna

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Land O' Lake's FL. Prolly ship once store is established.

DC Reefer - 7 years ago

Congrats on the store where are you located? I would like to support if you ship

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Imma try to make it there but I'm opening a store.

DC Reefer - 7 years ago

Wayne Scott I saw it on the BRS channel. I couldn't make it to Macna this year but I plan on going for New Orleans 2017

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Did you see it in San Diego or on the brs channel? Subbed to your channel.

DC Reefer - 7 years ago

Wayne Scott I thought so I truly enjoyed your speech. I'm subscribed to your channel please check out my channel and subscribe it's great to have another reefer on YouTube. Your tank looks amazing

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

DC Reefer Thank you. Yes I did do a speech at MACNA this year.

Vijay Sivasankaren - 7 years ago

Beautiful tank Wayne... love the scape!!!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Vijay Sivasankaren Thank you Vijay.

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saintpinoy1984 - 7 years ago

Great looking reef bro! I like the mustang p51 plane! Just subb your channel if you have a chance check out my channel if you can give some tips.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Thank you. Subbed to your channel. I'm no expert but I will help in any way possible if I can.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Snowboarding HD Thank you very much.

Daniel Fernandes - 7 years ago

Nice tank I just sub to ur channel

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Daniel Fernandes Thank you for the compliment and thank you for subbing.

someone6reefs - 7 years ago

sweet tank ✌

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

someone6reefs Thank you.

FeedThatReefAddiction - 7 years ago

Looking great Wayne! Give me a shout and I'll bring my camera over. I got a GoPro waiting to get wet LOL

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

FeedThatReefAddiction I'll look into it then.

FeedThatReefAddiction - 7 years ago

Wayne Scott yea was thinking that - your tank is huge & has depth. Looks like there's easy diy options to make a pole

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

FeedThatReefAddiction Sure thing. Do we need to build something to hold the GoPro?

Jeffery Adams - 7 years ago

Wow beautiful reef tank. Great work!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Jeffery Adams Thank you Jeffrey. I appreciate that.

jason g - 7 years ago

Thanks for the update. I always look forward to your videos.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

jason g Thanks Jason. Go Bucs.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

PsychedelicBabe Thank you PB. Again thank you for the shout out.

slief - 7 years ago

Very nice Wayne!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

slief Just trying to be like you Scott.

Coralust Reef Solutions - 7 years ago

Really awesome video Wayne. I love your tank and the plane is a great touch. I subbed you and look forward to your next video.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Coralust Reef Solutions Thank you for subbing. I'm glad you enjoy my video and my tank.

Scott From Rosco's Reef - 7 years ago

what a gorgeous tank Wayne and I can't wait for the fish room video.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Thank you for taking the time out to watch my channel.

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

Scott M Thank you Scott. probably coming in the following days.

DebTim A CANADIAN Girl - 7 years ago

Hi Wayne.. this is magnificent..it's enormous!!!

DebTim A CANADIAN Girl - 7 years ago

Thanks so much Wayne.. Keepin' it real!

Wayne Scott - 7 years ago

DebTim A CANADIAN Girl Thank you Deb. I.just saw your trailer to your page. I have the same idea as you meaning showing the good and bad in this hobby. Great channel.