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sk8ergangsta2003 - 6 years ago

a 90 gal like that is a dream tank id say.

guidedbyechoes - 7 years ago

Crazy how much has changed since I started watching your videos.

Apache FPV - 7 years ago

I have a question, why is it that you disable comments for all of your future videos pretty much? I always assumed it was because people are just rude and easiest way to disregard that is just disabling it to begin with. Was I right? Lol

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 7 years ago

I used to do that, not anymore

Kendra Taylor - 7 years ago

dude your boy,is the so cute,like him way more,but love tanks

Ffollies - 8 years ago

All these technical terms are going over my head but I still like your videos. I used to have a 29 gallon salt water tank when I was growing up in the late 80s early 90s. I had none of the fancy equipment there is these days. All I had were a few dead corals, a powerhead, air pump and filter. I fed them flake food and occasionally brine shrimp. Surprisingly some of my fish lived for years. I hope to one day get back into the hobby and have a tank like this.

Cici - 9 years ago

Baby sooo cute

V Britt - 9 years ago

What does he keep saying he is running Calck?

V Britt - 9 years ago

Ah, should have been able to figure that out! Still getting caught up on all these hip industry terms!

Thanks for the quick reply!

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 9 years ago

+V Britt Kalk is another name for kalwasser, a supplement for saltwater tanks which I discuss here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POsLy2Mp0m8

Maurice la montagne - 10 years ago

Looks like a Long Tentacle Anemone

jkline1124 - 10 years ago

He's so cute but I have to admit I was looking at the baby and not listening!

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EAST COAST REEFER - 10 years ago

HI Im just starting out again with hobby and a new tank, in the process of building. I was wondering how you seed you tank with the dead rock? Thanks.

wetbaggle - 10 years ago

Where are the videos

Roger Hughes - 10 years ago

Just curious... what is your opinion on LED? I have 3 Radions on my 187- 60x30x18 i have never had great success until i recently put two 400w metal halides and colors are really starting to pop!! Just curious if my settings on the Radions were wrong!

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 10 years ago

Roger…I have Radions on my tank and several of my clients tank with great success.

Robert Wise - 10 years ago

I have the same story with the carpet and goby.......how often do you reseed pods for mandarins? ....I have 1 mandarin

dave dec - 10 years ago

what is your sug on how much kalk to use? I am just starting to use it and any help will be appreciated. P.S the coralline is beautiful

Zana Whiterun - 11 years ago

I love all of your tanks and enjoy your videos. They are very informative :) I love the Coraline Algae BTW, why some people on your thread would make comments about it, im not sure.

Sentile Gaming - 11 years ago

I have a quick question. What sizes are your tanks and what are the volumes

John Flanagan - 11 years ago

Hi, I live in England and this is the most intuitive site I have found. Thank you.

Nick C - 11 years ago

Hey I was wondering where you got your 375 gallon tank from. I'm just curious because I cannot find any out there.

ReefMagic - 11 years ago

What a cute kid!!!

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

I'd believe it. I've been keeping one in my 375g tank for months now. Now that my water is cleaning up in that tank it certainly isn't puffed out as much as it was before.

Joshua Valladolid - 11 years ago

Interesting comment about the trachyphyllia mark i cant keep them either low med high flow light and current they just die every thing else does great i do keep my water super clean phosphate ammonia nitrate always 0 and nitrate always under 0.05 ppm ph 8.2 cal 480 alk 10 i never could figure out why i cant keep trachyphyllia do you really think super clean water is the cause?

jared fortner - 11 years ago

how long did it take for your dead rock to get covered in the purple algae?

Paul Simpson - 11 years ago

Do u feel that the kalk is necessary if I am using two part?

FlintSparked - 11 years ago

Wow, I would be so proud of this. I'm only 19 and mainly into planted freshwater tanks, but videos like this inspire me to eventually put together something as beautiful. Very cool.

MrMartin19wales - 11 years ago

he is ADORABLE !!

bskdopeboy - 11 years ago

3:30 How did you manage to get the montipora to start climbing up the back wall, mate? I've tried a couple of times and it just says "no" :P

joe eoj - 11 years ago

It wouldn't do to well and if it dies it will kill everything

Nic Aiuto - 11 years ago

What if I don't want to wait 4 months until adding my anemone

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

In that video I had the chromis for about a year. The previous owner had him for a least 3 years

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

thanks!

tikilounge55 - 11 years ago

I love your videos

Sher John Paquingan - 11 years ago

I didnt understand the intro... That baby distracts me... Lol so cute

xXPinkPunisherXx - 11 years ago

I have a 75 Gallon tank with a 40 breeder sump. I see you have a Purple Tang in a 90, seeing as the only difference between a 90 and a 75 is a few inches of height do you think I would be able to keep a Purple Tang in my 75? I would like to upgrade to a 125 within the next year or so but I don't want to feel bad for the fish if I can't upgrade as fast as I'd like to.

Kalyan E - 11 years ago

thank you

Earl Harman - 11 years ago

I love my Bangaii Cardinals, they are a mated pair.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

this tank was started with dry rock not from Bulk Reef Supply

Kalyan E - 11 years ago

What type of live rock are you using? Like is it fiji or pukani or reefsaver?

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

I moved out of state.

inkslang - 11 years ago

Why ..? What happen .

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

I'm not running the swc 160 on this tank as the tank isn't running anymore

inkslang - 11 years ago

Hey mr saltwater are you still running the swc 160 cone skimmer

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

white stripes tend to be less aggressive than gold stripes. And maroon clowns are the most aggressive clowns of them all.

keash1969 - 11 years ago

That baby is CUTE :) White stripe maroons are less aggressive than gold? I was looking to get one but my fish place told me the gold is less aggressive. Let me guess, they lied about it being ok to keep in a 30 gal too. That fish looks huge.

Ahmed Mustafa - 11 years ago

what do you mean by running Kalk? Are you just dosing calcium?

Blackbookproduct10ns - 11 years ago

What do you mean when you say your tank is too clean for softies and lps

Tom Luu - 11 years ago

I want to have a rose anemone for my 40 gal breeder. Is a wave maker good for rose anemone? cause I know it will move to a better current.

Tom Luu - 11 years ago

Thank you. btw im really trying to get my tank look like your 90 gal cause I really want a mix reef tank too.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

yeah I'd get 40 lbs max

Tom Luu - 11 years ago

thanks for the reply. Im building a 40 gal and I want a nice rock base so im thinking about buy 75lb of reef saver cry rock. Is that too much for 40 gal tank?

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

about 80 lbs

Tom Luu - 11 years ago

how many lb of rock in that tank?

Zack Stoyshich - 11 years ago

Lol mr salt water thanks that's what I needed to hear!! My tank looks like shit ha!

Nicholas Beattie - 11 years ago

Why does your tank vid only have 45 views in 4 years. I wonder!!.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

I wonder the same thing sometimes. Evidenced by the tank in the video above, it looks like shit, my clients tanks are all over grown with corals, so they look like shit and I'm asked to fly all over the country to talk to reef clubs. Therefore, I have no clue why I'm giving advice to other people.

david gualberto - 11 years ago

man you don't know what your doing...why are you giving advice to other people?

Jake smit - 11 years ago

Ok thank you

Irosh Bandara - 11 years ago

Sorry, I mean nano stream pumps, Can you please describe me what different between stream pumps and wave box? thx

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

Everyone who is on my email list got the tip on Friday. It's sitting on my website. If you want to be in the know, download the tank personality report and you'll get notified whenever I post things outside of YouTube.

Jake smit - 11 years ago

Where is the Friday am quick tip?

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

There is only 1 wavebox on this tank.

Irosh Bandara - 11 years ago

have you install your wave makers facing each other ?

Irosh Bandara - 11 years ago

Please explain me about the wave box, Thanks

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

Have you tried soaking the food in garlic and S.E.L.C.O. from Aqua-Tech Co?

kurpiel4 - 11 years ago

Hey mark! love your videos! You are one of the main reasons I got into the hobby! I have a 55 gallon system that been up for about 7-8 months now. My fish all look ok but not fat and super healthy. I am feeding PE miss shrimp, formula 1 pellet food, rods food, and nori. I feed the tank 1-2 times a day and am doing about a 15-20 gallon water change on a weekly basis. Is there any other foods or anything else i can do to get my fish looking fat and really healthy?? Thanks for the help.

mark daniels - 11 years ago

hi mark im a huge fan . i watch youre videos every week :D i have a quick question at 5:33 left of the clam, whats the name of that green coral? thanks a lot

jgipson12 - 11 years ago

what kind of lights do you have on this? im having trouble wondering if leds are the way to go also

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

Mike...it's absolutely true!

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

no wet dry. Get the biggest sump you can get for your tank.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

thanks for watching! The yellow clam in the video is a squamosa. Easy to care for and they get very big. Once they get over 2-3 inches clams are fully synthetic so I wouldn't worry about feeding it.

kurpiel4 - 11 years ago

Hey Mark. Big fan! I watch your videos every week! I am looking into getting a clam for my 55 gallon tank. I was looking into getting a squamosa and i was wondering about your experiences or review on them. I have a t5, HO, 4 bulb lighting system and my tank is 24 inches deep. The one I'm looking to get is about 2.5 inches. Does it need to be or will it just filter feed? any input would be amazing!!!!

B bcmorechecks - 11 years ago

hey i love your videos quick question i have a 75gallon and I'm wondering what sump refugium box you recommend and wiill i need a wet dry filter also & if so what you suggest? thanks

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

your choice of powerheads is mostly dependent on budget and what type of corals you want to keep. The controllable ones (tunze, ecotech marine vortechs) will do anything you want them to. Less "jazzy" ones like the hydor koralias will work well even without being controllable. For sand I put in 1.5" of depth.

jackel2126 - 11 years ago

Hi, im about to start my 90 gallon reef tank, What type of powerhead should I use for water flow ? and how much live sand did you use for your 90 gallon tank ?

oscar vazquez - 11 years ago

your tank is very nice ill have my 90 gal in about 3 weeks i hope to have it as nice as yours one day take care and happy reefing.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

It's absolutely true. The more caves and crevices the fish could hide in, the less they actually will. Make a tank with a couple of rocks and that's all and fish won't have anywhere to go.

Random G - 11 years ago

"The more places the fish have to hide, the less they actually hide." Is this actually true? How so?! :)

Sam Nunez - 11 years ago

what do you mean by running calc?

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

Garett...your coral might be needing more light and it might just behave that way naturally in your tank. I've had plenty of corals that looked one way in my tank and when I placed them in someone else's tank they looked much different. As long as the coral is growing and you don't need it loosing any of it's flesh, I would leave it be.

Buggy 26 - 11 years ago

quick question, my frogspawn looks weird, meaning its real fat/swollen looking...the mouth in the middle is very visable and the "arms" are short and stubby...it closes up every night, and opens up every day when lights come on, but when it opens it looks like explained above...param are all norm and where there suppsoed to be...what do you think?

Aquarium Updates - 11 years ago

Can anyone tell me how to remove coral? Would like to know asap please

Mick Murray - 11 years ago

You mentioned that LPS's didn't do well as you water is "too clean". What do you mean by that?

Kevin Parsells - 11 years ago

Mr Saltwater, can you please recommend a great blue purple look led unit for a 48x18x18 tank . Unfortunately I'm on a budget cheaper the better. I'm keeping lps soft and some sps

Emanuel Herrera - 11 years ago

that is the cutest pumpkin evar ahahaha

Nick Golda - 11 years ago

Also where did u get your white stand.

Nick Golda - 11 years ago

Dear MrSaltWaterTank what do you recommend wet dry or refugium. Also What Alage do u grow in your refgium lastly what rock did you buy. I just got a 90 gallon marineland reef ready tank do u recommend it?

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

Cameronsfishtanks...recommend minimum size is 30 gallons for the Bangaii's. I wouldn't go lower than that.

Sam Nunez - 11 years ago

you said that you couldnt do sps until you did Kalc? what is that?

Sam Nunez - 11 years ago

Actually I had a ten gallon with two of them and some other fish. if you have good filtration you will be fine

The_GTI_Driving _Gun_Nut - 11 years ago

That clown is soooo gorgeous!

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

thanks! They grow up fast!

pinkraindrop101 - 11 years ago

the baby is so cute

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 11 years ago

I wouldn't put it in anything under 30g

Nick Golda - 11 years ago

Love purple tangs

Matt Jenkins - 12 years ago

You didn't talk about the chromis, or the firefish

FishAntsPlantsAndDave - 12 years ago

why is it that all the experienced reefers sill say anenome when its clearly spelled anemone?

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

i made a video about it james. YT won't let me post links to the video so just search my videos for it

Davy Bloggs - 12 years ago

Hi Mark, love your site and absolutely love your vids, but PLEASE, stop saying anenome. As I'm sure you must know it's aneMone. rgds

Max Hydro - 12 years ago

Dude what is this caulk " u speak of that helps w corals!?!

Jack Murray - 12 years ago

Okay so I was at my LFS and they gave me well over 150 pounds of live rock for free but there's a catch it was out of a ten year old tank and was covered in nuisance algae so I did a couple light bleach soaks but how do I get out 100% of the bleach after soaking

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

It could occasionally reach out and touch the zoas. It never harmed them though.

k2477456 - 12 years ago

thanks :)

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

SPS = small polyp stony coral

k2477456 - 12 years ago

what is sps?

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

kalkwasser

Stephan Lind-Orjala - 12 years ago

yep

Luis Tuero - 12 years ago

hey mark whats calk? calcium?

Matt Dolan - 12 years ago

What model is that coralife light fixture?

ADU Aquascaping - 12 years ago

How are the tentacles on your zoas so long? mine aren't that long given they are new and small, but is there something you do to get them to extend so far? Super bright light and or clean water?

ADU Aquascaping - 12 years ago

I just bought a Lord Acan, Rotundifolia Acan and some sort of Green Favia. What do you mean they can't stay alive because your tank is too clean? not enough nutrients for them to eat? I do have a cryo paste phytoplankton mix consisting of 5 different kinds of planktons which I dose 1 drop every other night in my 24 gallon nano. Will this help them to stay alive?

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

I prefer more light over less for anemones.

Dylan Sherry - 12 years ago

Thanks. One more question. The other lighting fixture I'm looking into is a Coralife T5 HO Quad w/ Moonlight LEDs. Should I make the jump to the huge fixture instead?

vettejunkiez06bb - 12 years ago

hey mark becarefull that seat your little guys is sitting in has a product recall

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

2 bulbs will be enough for the soft corals. I prefer more lighting for the anemone.

Dylan Sherry - 12 years ago

Hey Mark, I have a 29 FOWLR. I'm wanting to get into corals like zoas, muchrooms, and star polyps... maybe an anemone. I'm thinking about a Solarmax T5 HO Double Strip w/ Moonlight LEDS. Do you think it'll be enough for the corals I mentioned?

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

Try the video titled "Some of This, a Little of That and NONE of Something Else" YouTube won't let me post links to videos in my own comments (lame)

Jo Blo - 12 years ago

Mark, the most recent update I can find is your May 17. I've really been looking forward to seeing how your 235 gallon tank is doing.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

I did one back in July.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

Kalkwasser. Also known as "kalk"

Robert Smyth - 12 years ago

Hi MArk, Love the vid as always. FYI, I have BTRE for the last 5 years now and it has split 6 times and seems to do well in my tank in good times and bad. At this time I have 4 of them now in my tank because I gave some away. They have moved from time to time but I find that typical when they find a spot they like that stay put for a long time. I have never lost a coral from their movement. They are one of my favorites in my tank.

madgreek19 - 12 years ago

your shirt is awesome lol

joseph Mendez - 12 years ago

Hey Mr.Saltwatertank Quick question. How long does it take before an anemone gets settled in an aquarium?

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

only fish much bigger than the angler/frogfish. They'll eat anything they can fit in their mouths.

死んだ赤 - 12 years ago

what fish can live with anglers/frogfish? plz help me!!!!!!!!!

mroshfosh - 12 years ago

I can't catch him so he stays around haha I no that feeling!

JoshA7fold - 12 years ago

(Comment continued) And add a protein skimmer. It will keep your parameters in order. And keep watching MR.SWT's videos! He's a great help

JoshA7fold - 12 years ago

I have one. Mr.SaltwaterTank himself said "bigger is better" And through my mistakes, i wanna give you some advice. 55 or larger if feasible Deep sand bed Order PODs, snails, and hermit crabs from reef cleaners .com (you can ask for a list of what you would need according to your tank size, amount of fish, etc) Add LIVE rock not pretty rock off of a shelf. After running the tank for a week or so then you can add a hardy fish, i added a clown which is beautiful, usually peaceful, and hardy

saliva911 - 12 years ago

my wife laughed when you mentioned the zoas cause it reminds her of what i do

kunta599 - 12 years ago

Hey Mark, im thinking of ordering some coral from vivid aquariums, I have an 80 gallon reef tank with t5s and im looking for some really eye catching new corals that are somewhat easy to care for, any ideas?

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

expert only for bigger tanks

sal mordino - 12 years ago

whts ur opinion about garden eles

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

I got a pair of captive bred bangaii's to help spread the word and to support captive breeding.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

Thanks but no, it's just me and a tripod.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

adult brine with selcon is a great idea. I use selcon every couple of days

Squidwardedits - 12 years ago

Hey! I'm getting my seahorses next week! Currently, I have a blue damsel that I will remove before adding the horses. What's your opinion on feeding them adult brine shrimp enriched with selcon? Awesome tank BTW.

TheKrispyK - 12 years ago

where do you get the food for the mandarin fish?

SenorQuill - 12 years ago

How did you get so much corallina algae growth?

Zone07 - 12 years ago

No mention on the rest of the cleaning crew? Crabs, snails, etc...?

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

The bangaii aren't overly interesting to me. Nothing wrong with them, and they aren't my taste

Bret K - 12 years ago

I can't believe you dislike the Bangaii Cardinal. They are one of my favorite saltwater fish, right next to my first favorite, the Moorish Idol.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

its in the sexy tank right now.

Jeff Berrier - 12 years ago

Do you still have the anemone in your new 235 gallon?

ann53090 - 12 years ago

Can I use lace rock in my saltwater tank?! My local FS has dry lace rock for sale and fake live rock.....thats it :(

TheFundean - 12 years ago

I too was wandering what you meant by calc? Calcium? do you dose and How do you? I do a two part for calcium... Also where did you get that fish catcher you used in another video? Its my fav vid, especially after you catch the wrasse... I have two damsels (used to start ((will never do that again))) Love your stuff... looking forward to next one... D

Mitch987 - 12 years ago

iknow ur name is mrsaltwatertank but do u have any freshwater tanks?

Constantino kokkinidis - 12 years ago

what is yoour nitrate level and how to do keep its as low as possible? thanks

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

correct!

Joseph Diesing - 12 years ago

Wow thats cool.. You got your RBTA from John Copps?

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

@cOdGd7 check your inbox on YouTube. I sent you a message there.

Teslasdik - 12 years ago

@draco9277 the are the exact same the only difference is that for some reason the anenome doesnt always bulb up when placed in a new tank/enviroment

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

@cOdGd7 send me a message, I can sell you one.

gabrieltavares18 - 12 years ago

Que pena que voce é casado..

MsNapster666 - 12 years ago

would you get a bigger wavebox if you had a 120?

Leonard Van - 12 years ago

What do you mean you started running calc? a calcium reactor? dosing calcium?

draco9277 - 12 years ago

is the anemonie a rose anemonie because you said rose bubble tip anemonie,so i looked it up and all i see are colorful looking bulb anemonies. when i went to vividaquarium's website,i saw a rose anemonie which looke exactly like yours. Just asking.

Constantino kokkinidis - 12 years ago

what do you feed your bi colour blenny?

Dee From Brooklyn - 12 years ago

I put them in at night so my blenny and serpent star get a chance to eat. They also multiplied for a while, but then i stopped adding them

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

@astchiefy I feed brine during the day so the fish can quickly eat them. Otherwise they quickly get dumped into my sump which makes feeding them worthless.

Dee From Brooklyn - 12 years ago

I actually had my mandarin for a year and a half after getting into the habit of moving my sand once a week. The copapod in my sump didnt hurt either. He eventual disappeared but I think the serpent star may have been the culpret. What do you think about introducing live brine shrimp into the tank at night? I did that which seemed to keep the gobys happy but stopped hatching them which was a bit of a pain.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

@11dago1 correct as it doesn't eat anything frozen...which stinks

Dago Ramirez - 12 years ago

you feed your mandarin with microfauna?

dj201199 - 12 years ago

@mrsaltwatertank AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

@dj201199 yep. I popped him out myself.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

@powderbluetang321 Glad I made your day! Not sure what you mean about the subject part and checking randomly...can you explain?

dj201199 - 12 years ago

Is the baby your kid?He is cute!

J Dawg - 12 years ago

flame angel is my dream fish. got one not too long ago ^^

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 12 years ago

@powderbluetang321 thanks! I think it is time I do an update on my tank!

lazaro lechon - 12 years ago

@mrsaltwatertank do your two mandarins eat frozen foods? how long did you wait for you pod populations to stabillize before adding them?

step2694 - 13 years ago

This guy is hands down the best fish owner ive ever seen

allthingsawesome2 - 13 years ago

cool man

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 13 years ago

@manafreake either way, I'd leave the maroon out. White stripes aren't as aggressive as gold stripes, but maroons overall tend to be aggressive, esp to other clowns.

John S. - 13 years ago

@mrsaltwatertank ...thank you for the reply. I notice that you indicate to leave the Gold stripes out...but I have a White stripe maroon clown. Do you also suggest I keep the White stripe out of my 90 that currently has the pair of false clowns? Thanks in advance for your clarification. Love your videos btw...cute baby too!

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 13 years ago

@manafreake leave the gold stripe out. Gold stripes are the most aggressive clowns and they'll likely go after your false percs.

John S. - 13 years ago

Hi. Super Nice Tank. Congrats. Also, I have a 90 gallon reef with a pair of false clown fish along with 8 other fish. I have a 2 inch white stripe maroon clown that I would love to put in there (it's currently in my 15 gallon since I have no other place for it) I have a rose bubble tip anemone in my 90 gallon that my pair of false clowns do not host. They instead host a colony of frogspawn. I know that the maroon clown would host my bubble in a second. Any advise about adding my maroon.

rockpwnsu - 13 years ago

@mrsaltwatertank thanks :)

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 13 years ago

@rockpwnsu some get stringy, some don't. No one knows why anemones do it.

rockpwnsu - 13 years ago

Is it common for bubble tip anemones that their tentacles look stringy like this?

rockpwnsu - 13 years ago

I had a green mandarin that ate frozen food but my tank didn't have pods :(

wildorange10 - 13 years ago

i LOVE your tank!! what is this calc u run?

Jonnypunk00 - 13 years ago

that bubble tip is AMAZING...have you ever had an issue with your pink spot jumping? i've got an open (ish) top tank, and I bought a diamond goby to turn the sand bed, and he jumped out that same night..

TheSkillzny - 13 years ago

Love ur stuff very informative so thanks and we have a common bond my gold stripe maroon love to be fed by hand such a pig but hates my torch coral won't go near it and I won't get a nem they are difficult and I don't have halides or enough room

torosax - 13 years ago

Have to say that you're lucky with your Maroon! Mine is definitely not the nicest.... She's taken a bite at me a couple times now haha Only drew blood once though!

NYCMarineFish - 13 years ago

wat did u start running for your sps

brad scott - 13 years ago

I ment vids. Oops

brad scott - 13 years ago

How did you get your rocks back to life. Can I use coraline boosters. Also love the bids keep it up!!!!! I hope to be like you one day. :}

Alex Bautista - 13 years ago

In this video you mention something like kalk or something for your corals grow up more ..... can you tell me exactly what you mention in the video? thanks..

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 13 years ago

@inthesump 2x250W MH 20K Reefluxes and 2x46.5" VHO's. One super actinic, one 454.

inthesump - 13 years ago

What lights do u use one the tank? Brand etc.? Thanks

maxx56dog - 13 years ago

i have a pink spot goby and he eats well and comes out only when i am not there, as soon as i walk in he darts away, what can i do to get him to come out more, i have tons of LR and hiding spots, and his tankmates are all peaceful

cleedivine - 14 years ago

I have a long tentacle anemone in almost the same location. I've never had a problem with it and SPS corals..I hope he never moves! lol

ifUdidwoodU - 14 years ago

dude love your vids keep it up

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@PapoBoom No, most pet stores don't sell dead rock, or they sell dead rock mean for freshwater tanks. Marcorocks (DOT) com is where you can get dead rock online.

Jay M - 14 years ago

soo u got dead rock like rock from your pet store shelf

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@KimLegend93 a couple of weeks. The coraline is more a function of water quality vs. just time. As your tank ages and everything gets stable. you'll notice it coming in.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@kalapnath you place it in your tank and use a bacteria product like SeaChem's Stability. That will kick start your nitrogen cycle and get the rock back to life.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@SoSpiky Calcium is a much needed element to help SPS grow. How did your link your Ca dosing to your SPS dying?

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@MadHatterReefs They are cake and soo worth it!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 14 years ago

Nice tank. I was thinking about getting a Wavebox for my 90 gallon I'm putting together now. How hard are they to install?

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@zacguitarshreder12 $100 is cheap. They are $120 here. Is there a strong reef club in your area? That's where I got mine.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@mrsaltwatertank thanks!

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@spsaquaria thanks for the complement!

Rolando - 14 years ago

Awesome tank good job

Dirtbike Hooligan - 14 years ago

@mrsaltwatertank i would love to have one and i do have a 55g but my dream fish is a powder blue tang but my tank isnt big enough for one i would get a purple tang but i just cant see spending $100

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@maocdroid Thanks for being a fan!

Mauricio Cañon - 14 years ago

i'am now a fan of your tank, congratulations

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@techboy710 Nothing as long as they don't touch. If they do, LPS usually wins!

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@10GalReef you made your own rocks? Do tell...

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@zacguitarshreder12 he's great to watch. Just make sure that your tank is big enough - 55g or bigger if you get one.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@cm08060111 great! also make sure your flow and lighting are good as well.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@PapoBoom haha! Thanks Bridger loves the tank.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@TheWarOrphan thanks!

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@Aperfectcircle5 coraline algae will grow with good water parameters. You don't need live rock to have it grow. I've seen coraline die off if the tank parameters aren't in check.

Joshua Jurgens - 14 years ago

How do you get coralline algae if you have all dead rock

DomBomDotCom - 14 years ago

favorite video so far!

Jay M - 14 years ago

cute kid and your aquarium awesome to look i playd your video atlist 6 time keep up the good work

cm08060111 - 14 years ago

im having trouble keeping my sps corals healthy!!! im going to try kalk !! thanks

Dirtbike Hooligan - 14 years ago

i love that purple tang

10GalReef - 14 years ago

@haivang1 I have a 10 gal reef tank. There are time were I think I may really like having a FOWLR tank. And like mrsaltwatertank said, FOWLR tanks are cool. I do like my corals a lot but I've seen really awesome FOWLR tanks.

10GalReef - 14 years ago

Awesome job man! I'm not doing the wall look in my large tank too. I made my own rock and it looks awesome, can't wait to set it all up, 75 or 125 gal. Mine will have rock pillars for better water flow. Love your tank. Can't wait for your next video.

stinger30045 - 14 years ago

yea i hav a freshwater tank now but in spring i want to change to saltwater and the price of the different equipment and species are worrying me as if it doesn't work it would seem to be a waste of money. however, if you could let me know of a few good places to look i would really appreciate it. i love how your tank is looking.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@haivang1 FOWLR tanks are cool! Especially with angelfish! I wouldn't be sad about that...i'd love to have a FOWLR tank!

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@cmanclan101 PM me and we can talk. Its cheaper than you think

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV - 14 years ago

@njoyrid Thanks! I enjoy the heck out of it

Philippe Brisson - 14 years ago

very nice tank Mark, I love it!

cmanclan101 - 14 years ago

awesome tank man.. i wish i had the time and funding to get into reef tanks. until that day comes i guess ill just have to stick with freshwater

TyTy200 - 14 years ago

Great video. Lots of good info and advise. I hope that my 185 one day will look like this. But I am not a huge fan of SPS. I am more of like to see the movement of corals and what not. Take a look at my build if you have a chance.

hai vang - 14 years ago

Nice tank man, Keep up the good work, check out my reef tank, sadly it been break it down into a FOWLR tank due to some of the angels i decide to have.

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