Taking a look at Rico's Reef Tank - 300-gallon SPS Dominated Reef

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Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

So what do you guys think of Rico's Reef Tank? Would you take it down if it were your tank?

Dani Wornath - 7 years ago

if you get bored of it , this hobby isnt for you ...

Arrick L - 7 years ago

You get bored over time its hard not to want to change. The most engaging part of the hobby is the setup and the journey to a beautiful tank likr Rico's.

Brett's Reef Tank - 7 years ago

Tidal Gardens Inc. I am with what Rico said on his stream “I would only tear this tank down if I was getting a much larger tank”

Romeo Vashishth - 6 years ago

I would definitely take it down and make it a lot bigger

EDK ReefMeister - 7 years ago

Cool video! Rico is a sps king!

Greg Tredo - 7 years ago

Looks amazing!! If that was my tank I definitely couldn't see taking it down, you can tell that Rico spent a tremendous amount of time planning this tank and the placement of all those purdy sticks! But will def stick around to see whatever he decides to do

Teri Sullivan - 7 years ago

This is exactly what I hope my tank will look like in time. DON'T take it down!!! If you want to go larger, do it in another room!!! Please don't take this one down!

Alex Juarez - 7 years ago

its a stunning tank, I agree go bigger!

Darian Campbell - 7 years ago

Awesome tank

nautaki - 7 years ago

Obviously fantastic tank and video but also nice music in the background, what is it?

Randy Potter - 7 years ago

incredible tank love the simplicity of his set up thanks for sharing

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Klay Blake - 7 years ago

Stunning tank! I can't wait to see what his next one will be like. Can anybody ID the beautiful white Chromis/Damsel in the first 20 seconds?

Reef Community Worldwide - 7 years ago

An absolutely amazing tank, it needed 4K to show how beautiful it really is. i'm not jealous one bit honest .

Aslam Abraham - 7 years ago

Upgrades are always exciting.
He has created a well balanced ecosystem.
I would be hesitant.
Nice reef Rico.

Inappropriate Reefer - 7 years ago

Man, seriously gorgeous video of the Live Stream King! I'd be sad to see this tank get taken down... would love to see how these colonies look a year or two down the road. Maybe Rico would be down to maintain two tanks...? ;-) Great video and I'm a fan of the blue cloves!

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

The blue cloves are a unique feature. I don't ever see that.

Cycnoches2012 - 7 years ago

I love this tank!

CUBAN REEFER - 7 years ago

All I can say instead of changing I wish that my tank can look like that, amazing work, but how he doesn't change water ?

JCS Reefing - 7 years ago

Im so glad you did this vid and help get Rico on the conversations. He is a great dude with tons of knowledge. This was a great, clear, and peaceful video truly showing how amazing his tank is!
Great vid Than!

dangappa - 7 years ago

Oh yeah! Time to upgrade! Four digit gallon size here he comes!

mallo _man95 - 7 years ago

That tank is beautiful as!!

Dos Maiz - 7 years ago

What does he use for flow?

Jamie - 7 years ago

Dos Maiz reef flow dart hybrid return *

Jamie - 7 years ago

2- gyres, 2-wp60 and dart hybrid 3500 gallons per hr return

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Don Lidtke - 7 years ago

What would you replace the clown fish with? I am still putting together my fish list and I was intrigued by your statement about clown fish.

thatsLITfam 22 - 7 years ago

i can still dream to have something like this...

HybridHerps - 7 years ago

The only 2 things I'm seeing that are bugging me about this reef are that the bottom of the seratapora looks like its died off (I assume that's common with a large colony like that though due to self shading no?) and that one yellow tang with the messed up fins.

I'm also not currently a reef keeper and those are probably super nitpick details, but otherwise I love this tank and that blue polyp covering the rocks is a super dope idea!

Dan O - 7 years ago

Awesome work Than, that new camera is something special, I can see why you've been impatiently excited to get it. Great footage of Rico's amazing tank!

Jonathan Chavez - 7 years ago

love ricos tank, such a beauty

Jennifer - 7 years ago

I basically do the same technics as Rico... No water changes! Here is a link to my reef https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/320333/

DM’s Reef Tank - 7 years ago

I would not take it down but I think rico is bored with this tank he want more corals an he may want a little change so if he does do it I think he will be ok with achieving the same thing in the bigger tank so with that said nice looking tanks

Gb J - 7 years ago

Than, as you mention about Xenia taking over. Are there any (in-tank) methods to remove these from the rocks. (I cannot remove my rocks from the tank). When I try and rip them off the rock, they slime up, and shrivel back into crevices, etc making them nearly impossible to remove. Also once ripped, their little pieces float around the tank and setup up shop elsewhere : /

Matthew Pinkston - 7 years ago

WOW WOW WOW ! AMAZING Video Mr T!!!! Thank you for making it ...

Murphy's Reefing - 7 years ago

Wow, Breath taking! I'm sure whatever Rico decides to smack with his pimp hand will do great!. Go for a bigger setup Rico. And 1 question for Than? How close does this look to an actual reef? I've never really seen a reef in real life.

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DrOfWelshMagic - 7 years ago

Rico's tank is as i have said many times before, one of the very best on YouTube from the diversity of life inside it, to the 'goings on' outside of it. As for an upgrade, goodness please yes, he got this 300 gallon DD looking this good so imagine what an upgraded version would look like in a few months/years with Rico at the helm..... Sanjay who? Mike Paletta who? (joke, those are 2 of very few ppl who could class themselves in the same league as Rico..... or vice versa) and all 3 deserving of their success due to their dedication alone, even if Mike is a hoarder lol.
This was so nice to watch as i have seen Rico's tank many times... but not quite like this. Well done Than and thank you!

Jbsmarines - 7 years ago

Awesome tank

Olga Litvinsky - 7 years ago

what happened to that poor yellow tang? Somebody chomped on him?

JCS Reefing - 7 years ago

I could be wrong but I think Rico took him in to heal it.

Sans35 - 7 years ago

The video looks great! congrats on the new camera!

Daniel Salt - 7 years ago

Finally! You deserve some spotlight Rico, and great video Than :)

Reefgrrl - 7 years ago

What a great video tour of Rico's setup! I loved seeing it in such detail. And of course the answer to an upgrade always has to be YES, GO FOR IT!!

My Reef Life - 7 years ago

Beautiful! And for a bigger tank, yes!

Kurt Scoville - 7 years ago

The footage with the new camera is great. Rico's aquarium is very impressive.

Cherrelle - 7 years ago

You must be in LOVE with your new camera!!!! Video quality is amazing!!!!!!!!!

MikeTheReefer - 7 years ago

I been waiting for this video for a long time! Great job!

Duraticate reef - 7 years ago

wow so i watched the video first on my company phone. but watching on my lg v20 that is just down right awesome.

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

Thanks! I wish I had a 4k display to see my own videos. I think everyone is going to see it in 4k before I do lol

tomer levi - 7 years ago

It's a stunning aquarium , Do not dismantle it I repeat Do not dismantle it People pray to succeed in such a way Rico do not do it

jassimps - 7 years ago

Great video update Than so a tank, calcium reactor, refugium and big skimmer plus that secret Rico sauce and maybe a little kalkwasser sprinkle-in... Did I hear singing to your corals once a week too? lol but nonetheless an amazingly Beautiful Sps Dominated Reeftank!!!

Duraticate reef - 7 years ago

Than you might have to go back and retake videos of coral and their care that you made a year or more ago. lol

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

It's a good excuse to do so. It's hard to think of good topics to cover after having done hundreds of videos. Now with the new camera it would be nice to go back and shoot those topics but with more insight after another year or two of experience.

Duraticate reef - 7 years ago

wow thats a really nice tank. if i could get one or two acros to grow in my system i would be giddy. thanks for sharing Than and Rico. waiting patienttly for more videos.

DC Reefer - 7 years ago

Wow that was incredible. Seeing the tank with this camera makes it seem like I was right there. Rico you should link this video to your Facebook page

Dave's Nano Tanks - 7 years ago

This tank is awesome. Rico shares his knowledge in his live streams. Be sure to stop bye

Dave's Nano Tanks - 7 years ago

Tidal Gardens Inc. So is the stream lol

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

I've popped in once or twice but I can never stay too long. Always running!

MileHighReefers - 7 years ago

I love this tank! great job.

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

Glad you like the video! It's one of the nicest I've seen in person.

Non Average- Reefer - 7 years ago

He's the live stream king

Non Average- Reefer - 7 years ago

you guy's would be talking for hours

Wil Santiago Reefing - 7 years ago

Beautiful SPS reef tank! Awesome footage with this camera. Glad we could see Rico's Tank in 4K! Looks amazing.

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

I'm having a lot of fun with the new camera and shooting a nice looking aquarium makes it that much easier. Ironically, I don't have a 4k screen to watch it on :/

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Dee From Brooklyn - 7 years ago

Rico's a great dude. . Tank speaks for itself. PS your footage looks great Than

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

Thanks Dee, the tank is super impressive.

PsychedelicBabe - 7 years ago

This was an amazing video rico certainly has one of the best tanks on you tube. The knowledge rico brings to the table is priceless .... you got amazing footage

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

Thanks PB, I'm glad you like the video!

Roi - 7 years ago

Finally seeing Rico's tank with good camera equipment. Not that I have any complaints Rico! lol

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

I always say just shoot with what you have. It's more important to get "any" camera out and shoot rather than not doing so at all. Having said that... there is a really big difference between a professional cinema camera and an iPhone. They both say 4k, but they are not that close lol.

reef guy 92 - 7 years ago

Great video, we all love the big man his self RICO his tank is bad ass hats of to him great work and dedication he puts into this tank is fantastic

reef guy 92 - 7 years ago

Tidal Gardens Inc. I've only seen it over youtube but I can agree with you on that

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

It's one of the best tanks I've seen in person. Rico has done a great job and should be really proud of it.

Dominic Calliste - 7 years ago

The quality of the video is on another level thought ricos tank Looked good on a smart phone but jeyyyz colours popping great tank mabey best I've seen all year

brian tatgenhorst - 7 years ago

Omg! Beautiful tank and great video than

Sabellafella - 7 years ago

that camera is well worth the money! rico the tank looks great, so excited to finally see the video.

Rosco's Reef with Scott - 7 years ago

awesome camera Than and I do love his tank. I could not imagine tearing down this tank but on the other hand we tend to always look to the next bigger tank..lol

Smithy - - 7 years ago

Your camera

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

Thanks Smithy, I'm really enjoying the new gear.

dudesreef - 7 years ago

Rico is the man!

ReeferGil - 7 years ago

Amazing system!

A L - 7 years ago

been waiting for this video!! tank looks amazing !!

Bay Area Reefs - 7 years ago

Looks good one of the best I've seen on YouTube great job Rico also Than you showed his tank really good

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

His tank makes it really easy to take beautiful shots.

rob sool Aquatics - 7 years ago

Bay Area Reefs stop kissing everybody's ass and make some videos LOL LOL

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Dang Than! I have never seen ricos tank in high def! Great video!!

pelphrey - 7 years ago

Because I like to watch others take care of large systems I say go for it!!!

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

It's a great way to enjoy the hobby too.

Lucas Aragon - 7 years ago

Link to Rico's channel?

Clayton Jessup - 7 years ago

It's beautiful aquarium , I am in awe for this tank ;) Don't take it down keep the reef up and running

Daniel Yepez - 7 years ago

That was fast, lmao! Thanks for the awesome video. I appreciate the hard work you do for all of us to enjoy.

AcuaTV - 7 years ago

I was waiting to see Rico's tank with your camera! It looks amazing!

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

Thanks AcuaTV, the footage came out great.

Tim - 7 years ago

Great video than. Rico is a great guy and his tank is great everyone check out his channel and his live streams he does a lot for the reefing community

Russell The Fish Guy - 7 years ago

Rico has an amazing tank!

Zypheras_Dat1Guy - 7 years ago

Just watched in 4k. Awesome video as always and an amazing tank. Im shocked i havent met Rico yet as i live in the area and attend almost all of the swaps and frequent shops in the area. I need to stop by the greenhouse soon and pick up a few new pieces. Im running out of space in the 180 so now its time for more zoas and encrusting corals.

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

Time for a new tank. Maybe Rico's 300 when he's done wink wink.

Carlos Pina - 7 years ago

Holy smokes that's one sexy system! I would leave it as is and build another system elsewhere.

Carlos Pina - 7 years ago

yassss

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

"why not both?"

Hernan Azofeifa Mi Arrecife - 7 years ago

Tks to share

Speedy - 7 years ago

absolutely beautiful. Rico is one of the best!

hustlecoral vlogs - 7 years ago

I wouldnt take it down but Id probably ad another tank of the same size plumbed into the system :D

J Carey - 7 years ago

I love it!!

Lisa DiMercurio - 7 years ago

If this was my beautiful tank I would not take it down but I would get another tank either the same size or bigger. After all bigger is better right? Well not always better

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

I'm all about bigger and better :) If it were me though, I would find a way to add another tank without taking down the existing one.

prsnlty6 - 7 years ago

Great video of Rico's system Than! Love his tank :D

You commented about how acropora can be beautiful one day and the gone the next Happened to me :( All parameters were good AND stable, color and growth was excellent. Nothing had changed. The only thing that I could come up with is paly toxin nuking the tank. I will probably never know for sure. It's in recovery mode for the LPS as not one acro survived. (Good time for reaquascaping!)

googIereallysucks - 7 years ago

Did you ask what his no3 and po4 was?

Brett's Reef Tank - 7 years ago

narcosis corals I think I have heard .05 or .1

Narcosis corals - 7 years ago

It's undetectable no3 an po4 he Reilly don't test for but I herd him say once 0.07

Lisa DiMercurio - 7 years ago

Than or Rico any ideas on how to make my rbta stay in one spot?

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

Mine almost never stay in the same spot and like to do laps around the tank. If they settle on some other coral I like, I have to go in there and move the other piece.

Duraticate reef - 7 years ago

Lisa DiMercurio my rbta has made its home on a piece of shelf. i have moved the shelf 3 times and the rbta stayed put. i think it likes the idea of retracting at night under the shelf.

Rico's Reeftank - 7 years ago

Lisa DiMercurio you really can't they have a mind of their own. Usually once they settle into a spot that they like! usually they will stay.

ZaoRain - 7 years ago

lol 360p... i may wait for the better quality thanks Than! youtube sucks they shouldn't let anyone watch till they ready to show full definition

Tidal Gardens Inc. - 7 years ago

It seems to take a few hours before the full 4k 60p version gets processed.

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