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Laurentiu Serban - 6 years ago

I have 1 question.
What could you put in a 1000 l saltwater aquarium? Can you put nemo fish with sea horse? The budget is between 1000-5000€.
Tell to me what can you put in a aquarium to have happy and healti fishes? From corals, anemones..to fishes. Dont tell me "google it", please. I dont want to mix alot of species. I want to have baby fish too.

melevsreef - 6 years ago

Hi Laurentiu. 1000 liters is 264 gallons. I ran a 280g reef for 6 years, which was full of all sorts of cool corals and fish. Let me answer some of your specific points: Clownfish (Nemo) can fit any aquarium, and we usually get a pair that will live in an anemone, but they also can live in a coral head instead. A seahorse is a different animal, and needs a different type of aquarium, typically a taller skinny tank because seahorses like to latch onto things (like plastic chain link) up and down in the tank all day. My friend Felicia just did a nice article about seahorses; I believe it was in Coral Magazine perhaps.

You should start off with some education before you spend any money whatsoever. Get a subscription to Coral Magazine, for example. Watch a bunch of my videos, I share all sorts of useful knowledge as I ramble from topic to topic, sometimes off topic. :)

Baby fish will not be an option, other than buying very small fish in the first place. That is where saltwater and freshwater differ.

Finally, google is your friend. And any question you ask, add the word melev to the end. "what temperature should my reef be melev" is an example. If I've answered that question before on my website, in a forum or here on Youtube, you'll find it quickly.

Jester's Aquatics - 6 years ago

Very nice. Just me, but with a tank that big I would want to give sharks a go. Either way, I still need to focus on my 90 gallon tank that is a slow work in progress.

melevsreef - 6 years ago

Sharks need lots of open space and sand. As you saw, my reef doesn't have that theme. I love corals, which grow from tiny polyps, while I think a shark would bore me like a jellyfish display would.

jonas martin - 6 years ago

I love your tank. I'm concerned of the open top never been a fan of it. Tank looks awesome

jonas martin - 6 years ago

melevsreef thanks.

melevsreef - 6 years ago

Other than woodwork, my tanks are usually open top. I do prefer eurobracing over rimless tanks.

Josh's Vlog's & Gaming - 6 years ago

I’ve watched this video 4 times

Josh's Vlog's & Gaming - 6 years ago

melevsreef I wish

melevsreef - 6 years ago

You should have been here!

Maria Pena - 6 years ago

Your such a great an awesome person and I love that every came and help you and you found home for every coral and I love your new spacious coral tank

Stan TheObserver - 6 years ago

One youtuber admitted to spending 3G on his 45 gallon reef. Any mention in your vids at what it cost to set up a 400g top notch reef like yours?

melevsreef - 6 years ago

Thanks! Wait 'til you see the update video about Tammy's 800g reef. The last one was filmed 3 years ago.

Stan TheObserver - 6 years ago

Well,congratulations because after the Staten Islands 20,000 reef,you have next best on YouTube. Best hobbyists,Ive seen so far. With others,bigger is not always better. It just helps!

melevsreef - 6 years ago

I've never added up the tally, but it wouldn't be hard to believe there's about $20,000 invested in everything. I tell people wanting to start a reef tank with quality gear will typically cost $47 per gallon. That youtuber you mentioned would have spent $2115 before adding any livestock. Maybe that's the other $885 he's spent thus far. Here's the breakdown of how I came to that price per gallon: http://www.reefaddicts.com/content.php/167-What-does-it-cost-to-set-up-a-saltwater-reef-tank

Stan TheObserver - 6 years ago

..and thats the hobbyist problem. Few reefs are left to grow...the "reset" seems to set in at ..yeah,about 3 years. Same for natural aquariums..they get redone as monoculture sets in. I guess we just dont use tanks large enough to handle a half decade of growth let alone 20 or 30 years and more.

ankit verma - 6 years ago

I am very happy to see this it’s very beautiful thanks for sharing buddy

playinragz - 6 years ago

Geezus you killed 1/2 your tank. That’s messed up... talk about Frags and you don’t mind wiping out 60% of your stock? Am I missing something?

melevsreef - 6 years ago

No, mostly dead skeleton. Duane threw in a few bits of life in there, but it wasn't anything someone would put in their tank. Lots of frags went to other tanks that day, and I took some pieces to the LFS as well. I gave it all away, it wasn't sold or traded for credit. There's been an updated video since then, and I share fresh pictures on my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/melevsreef

playinragz - 6 years ago

melevsreef Didn’t you just trash 100 pound’s of previously live coral skeleton?

melevsreef - 6 years ago

I didn't kill anything. Lots of people got frags, and I got more room. You can check the blog on my website to see the changes over time.

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Clint Parsons - 6 years ago

Reminds me of the care and maintenance of Bonsai.

Mike Senuty - 6 years ago

Love the reset. It's like a new tank.

MarshReef - 6 years ago

I wish I saw this before we spoke at reef currents. I might have had questions haha.

melevsreef - 6 years ago

There were a lot of corals in the shadows. I planted a bunch of twigs Duane brought me that are slowly growing into small colonies ever since. There was also a lot of death hidden under the major colonies that we tossed out, which I've been using in my calcium reactor.

MarshReef - 6 years ago

were all those different corals from the end in there the whole time? or did you add a ton of frags? I guess I am trying to figure out what was hiding in the shadows.

melevsreef - 6 years ago

If you have questions, just ask.

T Brry - 6 years ago

I have a 360g and want to go Bigger !!

Paula Williams - 6 years ago

You shouldn't have let it all dry out. That was a bit silly. So many people would have loved to have even the smallest of peices. Though it would be a lot of effort on your part. It just seemed wasteful, with all these new young reefers. Anyways, great video and beautiful tank

melevsreef - 6 years ago

Oh, a lot of pieces were given away that day I can assure you. More were given to the LFS near me. And the bulk of what you saw in the vat was dead skeleton. Some parts still had some living tissue, but I posted an open invitation to anyone from the local club to come over that day and grab frags. I've had a few people update me recently and their corals are doing quite well, which is nice to know.

melevsreef - 6 years ago

Fair enough. :)

SIM MARTIN - 6 years ago

So sad to see the coral been cut into pieces, but it a happy ending.

hivoltage909 - 6 years ago

GREAT JOB ! GOOD LUCK AND RAPID GROWTH !

Starfighter USSCV-66 - 6 years ago

You're reef is still beautiful.

Carlos Monteiro - 6 years ago

If I can´t sell corals to my friends (in my country). What I have to do with the big colonies, after fragging them? Some people told me to put the corals in the ground into direct light of the Sun, to kill them and use the skeletons (after bleaching them) in a Calcium Reactor.

Whats your advice in such situation? Thanks for the help and congratulations for your work!

melevsreef - 6 years ago

In one of my videos, maybe this one you just watched, I show how I was rinsing off coral skeleton with a garden hose. I rinsed it several times over a period of weeks, let it soak in tap water, drained it dry, then smashed all the skeletons into smaller bits to put in the calcium reactor. I don't see any reason to bury it in the earth, nor would I want to try to retrieve it all once it has been buried.

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Rae's Aquaria - 6 years ago

This is one of the most spectacular things that I have ever watched, albeit bittersweet.

pamazande bulldogs - 6 years ago

Looked fabulous before...but now looks total awesome!! Absolutely beautiful and so healthy. Great job.

Rob A - 6 years ago

I don't even want a reef tank now. I just want a big TV on the wall where I play the last 6 minutes of this video on endless repeat.

melevsreef - 6 years ago

Come visit and see it in person.

Upside town diy - 6 years ago

Your awsome man. Too bad the whole process had so many ammateur snags. I almost was shouting go home , fools!!! This still needs a larger and benificial space that can really grow larger.for your corals.

PJN Architectural Design Studio Architect - 6 years ago

May i know how much waterchange you did? Planning to reset my tank.

melevsreef - 6 years ago

If everything is kept submerged rather than left exposed to air, it should be okay. Move your livestock to a secondary vessel with saltwater, a powerhead, a thermometer, maybe a heater... depends how long it will take you to do the project. What all do you want to accomplish?

PJN Architectural Design Studio Architect - 6 years ago

melevsreef is it safe to re-scape my nano tank? Im a bit scared that it may cause a crash..

Whatever Louie - 6 years ago

That was epic. Great video!

Lito - 6 years ago

You inspire me to get in more debt....lollll great vid, great music 1000 thumbs up

Lito - 6 years ago

Your amazing my friend

Duc Tran - 6 years ago

Nothing like removing hundreds of dollars from your tank.

melevsreef - 6 years ago

lol - in my case it was just big stuff in the way. I gave away all the frags to people that showed up that day.

P G - 6 years ago

i decided to do a salt water tank of death with my son. everything in the tank died. fresh water no problem, salt water, i wish!

melevsreef - 6 years ago

I'm sorry it didn't work out for you. The two hobbies are not similar at all.

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geckoblaze48 - 6 years ago

yea first time i saw that tank i said you have to tear apart and bring everything lower so the corals can grow up. good job.

emma joan - 7 years ago

Hey I would love it if you could do a beginner set up and information for salt water tanks. I really want to get into it but I’m afraid that I don’t have all the information. And I only want the best for my fish. I currently have a fresh water tank and I love it and would like to get into the hobby of it more.

Alex Kingcole - 7 years ago

thanks, Mark.

beth98362 R - 7 years ago

Beautiful... I even enjoy your choice in music?

Sebastian Leal - 7 years ago

Love the new display, even though there is less life (corals) it looks more vivid, it looks way better

Twilight Gardens presentations - 7 years ago

amazing

Zach Lear - 7 years ago

I had to stop watching because your too annoying....."I got corals!!" what are you 10....

melevsreef - 7 years ago

Fair enough. :)

Cameron Basford - 7 years ago

That’s crazy mate. I like how you got a few local enthusiasts to come over and get involved. Love it.

mmddhh34 - 7 years ago

Looks amazing after.. and the $$$ you made off frags helps dont lie. Helps pay for a new coral you didnt have... and its nice to see the fish.. i want lighting tips btw!

melevsreef - 7 years ago

mmddhh34 I gave the frags away and paid for Duane’s flight and food. Check out my lighting videos on this channel.

ViolateAHS - 7 years ago

What a huge coral colony! I prefer look of it after the maintenance

Steve Dodd - 7 years ago

as i have only just found and subscribed to your channel, have you ever done a vid about your sump/ filtration system that helps you keep corals like that ?

melevsreef - 7 years ago

There are a couple of tour videos on my channel. They explain quite a bit of what's involved, but I'm sure I'll be doing a fresh one at some point since gear changes out over time.

Steve Dodd - 7 years ago

your corals were creating there own coral island

melevsreef - 7 years ago

I know, crazy --- right?

Tyler's Reef - 7 years ago

I love the look of grown in colonies but wow, the new look is just incredible. You guys did a fantastic job and I wish I was one of the people who lived close so they could have come for some frags!

5lackjaw - 7 years ago

When the Corals outgrow a 400 Gallon reef because there is no longer any more room that is impressive.

Isaac Tan - 7 years ago

Sent here from Joey's!

melevsreef - 7 years ago

Thanks for visiting! Hope you like what you see.

Jessica Lee - 7 years ago

This video make me realize coral are a lot less fragile than I thought.

melevsreef - 7 years ago

Except those times when you bump something accidentally and it breaks. I think these corals like to mess with our minds sometimes. ;)

dedonohue1 - 7 years ago

Wow, the new look is just stunning!!!!

Michael Leon - 7 years ago

Beautiful tank I wish one day me looks same

Rogue Aquariums - 7 years ago

Marc, that colony you took out was huge!!. everything looks great the way you have it placed. looking great

Rachel Kruse - 7 years ago

Was the deal in this arrangement that you'd get the plate for doing the rescape lol?

melevsreef - 7 years ago

The only deal was I paid for his trip. :)

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Rachel Kruse - 7 years ago

Is there really that much hate between freshwater and saltwater hobbyists? I'm beginning in the world of Freshwater and finding my local fish club is not very new person friendly. It's a really insular community, which can be overwhelming if you're still building your knowledge. I'm also interested in branching into corals. Will I have the same experience there? What's this about?

melevsreef - 7 years ago

I don't believe there is any hate at all. I joke about it, it's my ongoing joke you'll hear occasionally. I'm 100% saltwater, having never had a freshwater tank in my life. However, I'm told by many freshwater people that have switched to saltwater that nothing they learned in that hobby carries over to this hobby. They are literally night and day. I hope you'll enjoy your own saltwater biotope, and if you have questions just ask.

Daniel Pietruczuk - 7 years ago

To me it looks better. Beautiful chalices!

Enigma Remixes - 7 years ago

I do not know why but I like it more like this and not only looks bigger but looks healthier, remember more does not mean healthy I congratulate you good job

Raven FPV1 - 7 years ago

"REEFER PARTY!"

Inappropriate Reefer - 7 years ago

I loved the huge colonies but the new look is very nice as well. I bet it is going to look even better than before once the colonies fill in! Great video!

Chris Fullwood - 7 years ago

looks fabulous

Metrokat Nyc - 7 years ago

Wow

Metrokat Nyc - 7 years ago

I did. I was on the edge of my chair when that massive reef-topper (cake-topper reference) was removed. Holy wow.

melevsreef - 7 years ago

You finally watched? ;)

Clearwater Beach Home search Merry Donovan - 7 years ago

It looks much much better

um02122 - 7 years ago

The reefing community would be incomplete without your videos and experience.

Big BHP - 7 years ago

that lipstick tang was loving it towards the end. I'm itching to get mine going. only got a 55L tank running at the mo but went and brought a 340L tank yesterday and can't wait to get started on it. hopefully will start cycling this week.

jason Kamora - 7 years ago

Amazing coral colonies. I think it was great to share with local hobbyists. Even though your tank looked amazing I am glad to see the changes and what comes next.

T Surro - 7 years ago

I prefer talking, it’s sad but u must be doing something right!! Tank still looks great!!

arkayology - 7 years ago

It looks so much better!

Makeup Mobster - 7 years ago

"Is this freshwater, no one cares.....stop talking"... god that was so rude. He didn't care. He kept talking! Ha ha!

Makeup Mobster - 7 years ago

Eric j oh that was supposed to be a joke? I couldn’t tell.

Eric j - 7 years ago

Makeup Mobster that joke just flew over your head didn’t it

Admiral Fyyar - 7 years ago

Contrary to some I actually liked the smooth jazz track you threw in there... just not the EDM tripe that followed haha. I always appreciate the commentary for the intel though. Might be worth matching your monologue and music volume levels a bit more in the future. I hope to see those colonies bounce back with a vengeance soon!

D Gomez - 7 years ago

Great video!

denis avdic - 7 years ago

i like it better now

bryangulledge - 7 years ago

A lot of people say "change is good". I think that term is BS! I think each scenario is different. I hope this change was Great for you! I think it looks great and in 3 or 4 years you'll have a big colony again anyways.

melevsreef - 7 years ago

Hopefully it won't take that long. ;)

Demon _dm - 7 years ago

Love the new look Mark. I’m a huge fan of open space.

Shawn Cassel - 7 years ago

Amazing!! Thanks for taking the time to share it.

billshreeveable - 7 years ago

I like the new look better and I agree with your friend about minimizing the overgrowth out and getting a fresher start again.

melevsreef - 7 years ago

You're the first person to notice. ;)

De'Mario's Reef aquarium - 7 years ago

What a difference it makes once you removed all the dead hard corals.. It actually looks define and more spacious .. I would have loved to been there in person to assistance and participate .. Not to many reefers in jersey city NJ. I am about to break down my cube tank and setup a 50 gallon ,cause they have outgrown that setup.. Happy Reefing

Cleve Torres - 7 years ago

That was great!! I loved watching, wish I was closer(South Tx), maybe I could have gotten a frag! After all of that, it still looks amazing!

D Dub2017 - 7 years ago

Can I get a piece of that purple monti!?!?

battlefield fails - 7 years ago

Nice Parkinson’s joke! Unless of course you suffer from it! Classy

built subaru sti - 7 years ago

Stunning cant stop looking at it

no name guy - 7 years ago

Great video!

MileHighReefers - 7 years ago

Wow Mark that was so hard to watch. I kept thinking about the day I'll have to do it to my tank. Your tank looks so good now great job!

Alex Correa - 7 years ago

Good maintenance! Thanks for sharing!
Those friends must be happy with their frags too.
That's a good example to many. Sharing your reef is better than selling it.

b bardy - 7 years ago

looks awesome but dont have spare 10k laying around

b bardy - 7 years ago

yer true that's why i stick to fresh water, cause if a fish dies its not hundred of dollars or thousand

melevsreef - 7 years ago

The money you spend sneaks up on your quietly. It starts off with a few things that seem affordable, plus you add some expensive gear you feel you have to have, plus normal stuff like fish food, test kits, etc... The best thing you can do is never add up what it truly cost. ;)

gflinski - 7 years ago

That must have been really hard (emotionally) I feel like there was so much history with all that growth but I understand why you had to do what you did. It will definitely fill in nicely real quick! I love all your videos.

echopiece79 - 7 years ago

Had to be done. It will grow in better than ever! Curious... what was your NO3 level?

melevsreef - 7 years ago

+echopiece79 ELOS measures to 25ppm and it's well over that. API shows about 80ppm, maybe less.

Flavio Design Aquairums - 7 years ago

WOW ! O M G ! I guess it had to be done or set up a swimming pool reef.

j03yYunG Aquariums - 7 years ago

Nice rescape!

Carlos Pina - 7 years ago

I actually like the new look,there's so much potential.BTW I rather have the commentary instead of just music.

Tina's Reef - 7 years ago

It looked very impressive from beginning to end, and the end result is amazing!!! Im still kinda new to the sw hobby and am loving it already. I think I will stay away from sps corals though for awhile LOL

neuwave1 - 7 years ago

I've been waiting forever to see you finally rescape your tank. Long over due and the new scape has a lot more potential.

Derek Saunders - 7 years ago

people would love to have those SPS skeletons. I know when i was looking for branch rock for my nano, most pieces were way too thick. i found SPS skeletons worked best for aquascaping a small tank.

Derek Saunders - 7 years ago

melevsreef the tank looks great! And more room for more corals!

melevsreef - 7 years ago

I'm going to crush them up and reuse them in my calcium reactor, which is technically where they came from originally when I think about it. ;) I used to save a few coral colony skeletons but they just got dusty. One person suggested grabbing some nice looking branches to grow zoanthids upon. That's a neat idea.

Terry McDonald - 7 years ago

ill pour one out tonight for the monte's. the new arrangement will be sweet though in time!

Terry McDonald - 7 years ago

oh my god what happened

melevsreef - 7 years ago

I changed it. :)

art - 7 years ago

When he starts saying "is this fresh water quit talking no one cares"....thats when I lost all respect for this person . If he actually cared for the hobbie he should know not to put down on freshwater. Idiots like this is why I click unsubscribe

melevsreef - 7 years ago

That is my ongoing joke. It's not disrespect whatsoever. We humans need to maintain a sense of humor, it makes it a lot easier for us to get along. :)

Anthony mckay - 7 years ago

It looks great well done

Steven P - 7 years ago

Looks Awesome!

Frag Corals - 7 years ago

Great video. Love the new look. Wish my coral would grow like yours

melevsreef - 7 years ago

It just takes time, and resisting the urge to "frag corals" -- teasing you since that's your name. lol

Bryan Heitzenrater - 7 years ago

great work i looks beautiful now we get to watch it grow and transform into another great fish tank good luck can not wait to see all the changes over time and the fish look a lot more happy

Ash - 7 years ago

The new look of your tank is stunning...its an ocean of corals coast to coast...great work there Melev...

Jason Smith - 7 years ago

LOOks great mate alot better too much before

P. Vargas - 7 years ago

Looks awsome

John John - 7 years ago

This change was definately for the better. The tank looks much bigger now and it has better continuity as you move your eyes from one side to the other. On your next update, I would like to hear about how the tank's alkalinity and calcium demand has changed after the reset and how you dealt with it.

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FishDad1 Chad H - 7 years ago

I am a freshwater guy but that looks beautiful

Lawrence - 7 years ago

wow, those corals are HUGE! i wonder how much calcium and friends were added to the tank in total to grow them to their huge sizes lol

melevsreef - 7 years ago

I run a calcium reactor that runs 24 hours a day. I'm going to be doing a video about them in the near future.

shayna cope - 7 years ago

I love the new reef look

melevsreef - 7 years ago

My feelings were locked down. lol I had to let it happen, that's why I brought in reinforcements that day. ;)

Edward Brown - 7 years ago

Dang! I guess it had to be done. I like it. Oh, and nice meeting you at RAP, CA.

David Lacey - 7 years ago

Good call on doing surgery to your tank. It looks way better without all the dead in it

Rob Haynes - 7 years ago

Beautiful tank, both before and after.

Mike B - 7 years ago

Was hoping you were going to remove those brown palythoas that were hidden in your rock, I used to have those and they were a scourge I couldn't get rid of, only had the slightest bit of green when there was heavy blue lighting on them.

Mike B - 7 years ago

Probably never bothered you because there was so much of those corals growing over everything :)

Seriously though, you're probably going to have some serious growth going on now that everything can get light now!

melevsreef - 7 years ago

They never bother me, and you never know what may come back as a valued commodity. lol

tfpjr - 7 years ago

Back-breaking work Marc! Any healthy reef system needs a clear cutting from time to time.

Dee From Brooklyn - 7 years ago

Taking the huge section out makes me want to cry out loud... Lol

Michael Quezada - 7 years ago

Great work on the update to the Tank!

J Reezy - 7 years ago

Chill with the Parkinson's joke, not funny

bigrazzer - 7 years ago

i love to see how your tank grows out now

bigrazzer - 7 years ago

i love new look. Now you can go to the frag shows buy new corals.

Raul Medina - 7 years ago

Amazing just amazing!!! Minus the music, but who cares amazing work

Nado - 7 years ago

awe man I forgot to swing by with some beer and help out for a few! loving all the new open swimming space!

reefs - 7 years ago

awesome stuff as always Marc. - Richard

Michael Thomas - 7 years ago

It’s still a beautiful tank.

Arrick L - 7 years ago

I like it. Do you think you should have done more since you wete doing it. Also I love anemones but do you regret putting the anemone in the main display. It's freakin huge and the clowns don't seem to stay in it as much.

melevsreef - 7 years ago

I look at the Sebae as a showpiece, and it's a living canvas. Not really a regret, although having stuff die that it touches/touched is annoying. Done more? Not really. The aquascape was done right the first time, Duane agreed it didn't need any changes. It does need about 12 more frags.

Eddy Ortiz - 7 years ago

WOW that was one of the best videos I've seen you must of had your stomach in a knot,but the reef looks gorgeous now ,before sure it was huge corals but you couldn't see all the other beautiful corals that were in the dark,I love the new look and can't wait to follow along to watch it explode with beauty.Absoulutly Love it thanks.I bet your friends that were there helping must love you they got some nice gifts.!!

Lisa DiMercurio - 7 years ago

Hi Marc, I love the new look and I'm sure Spock really loves the extra room

Taylor Jokerst - 7 years ago

It looks better now than before, I think.

Joshua Houzvicka - 7 years ago

Very nice outcome. Hard to sacrifice but worth it.

klc317 - 7 years ago

Wow, big change for sure! Definitely for the better though and lots of people got to benefit from the "chunks" and frags I'm sure. You must have some incredible calcium levels in there to make them grow that huge.

Bad Lt. - 7 years ago

Looks beautiful. Don't worry, as good as Coral grows in your tank you'll be fragging again in no time...lol

Prieto Reef - 7 years ago

Omg can you send the monti to my house lol

melevsreef - 7 years ago

Gave it all away to the people that showed up, and some to the LFS, and some to Tammy for her 800g reef. What's left is the cute piece you saw in the video.

Linda's Reef - 7 years ago

It was time and I love that the little kid in you came out and so it should! The tank looks great though. I think we can see more colour and the fish are stretching those fins!

cicco - 7 years ago

wow awesome you guys

Jose Diaz - 7 years ago

I bet it hurt to cut and part with all those colonies but the tank looks good

muffemod - 7 years ago

A lesson in neglecting the routine manicure of your corals. Learn from others.

melevsreef - 7 years ago

I don't like cutting corals, and I really like seeing them turn into their natural shapes. The manicured reef is visually appealing, but I've only seen three that I really liked. Still, your point is valid and I'll have to find a happy medium. :)

muffemod - 7 years ago

awkward

melevsreef - 7 years ago

I've been called worse. ;) And thanks for watching!

muffemod - 7 years ago

I just find you to be a character. ^__~. Best of luck with the rework of the tank!

melevsreef - 7 years ago

All of it? ;)

Mad Hatter's Reef - 7 years ago

I break for Melevs Reef videos

Paula Williams - 6 years ago

.... let's see it buddy

Anthony Teetaert - 7 years ago

what a FOOL :) :) :) maybe he knows about reef tanks maybe not .. I laugh about this FOOL videos .. have 3 reef tanks would .. never let it be like that .. and believe me I had to learn .. my biggest tank is 5000 gallon. that is a person who has no respect to reef nature .. only want to put his FOOL videos up .. FOOOL

Brian's Fish Tanks - 7 years ago

Wow! This really turned out nice! Great work!

CUBAN REEFER - 7 years ago

Love the new look and I love your Naso tang, purple tang CBB and wrasss

K-reef Aquarium hobby - 7 years ago

Nice open reef now. You can let it grow again :) remember you gave me an article about cyano? I defeated the bastard haha. Afterwords I had dino but it disappeared 2 weeks later. Now after 5 moths in reefing I am hunting down bubble algae. Step by step I will get there. ;) greetings!

K-reef Aquarium hobby - 7 years ago

melevsreef hahaha yes

melevsreef - 7 years ago

#allthebattles lol

CUBAN REEFER - 7 years ago

That take looks like a woman giving birth and everyone wants to hold the baby but they don’t know how

Muddy Reef - 7 years ago

I have been a subscriber (with other accounts i have too) for a few years now. I have loved your content and learned a ton from your videos. This was one of your most fun videos to watch and see how a tank can be transformed, specially after years of great success and growth.

Mello'z Nailz - 7 years ago

Beautiful tank! I could look at it all day!

Random dude - 7 years ago

All your shitty advices manifested in your own tank. That's why I never listen to your BS haha.

Random dude - 7 years ago

i don't know what that is supposed to mean. You're an idiot dude.

melevsreef - 7 years ago

I know nothing, like Jon Snow. ;)

JyB818 - 7 years ago

I think it looks great. You'll have fun again watching it all grow back in.

N1ceDrgn - 7 years ago

#melevsreef It does take some getting used to after finishing work like that. I did it a lot over the years, moving a lot until I finally purchased my home. Sadly, work on the house kept me away from the tank and I'm about to reset my system as well. The problem I have, I don't have any corals left to worry about. I plan to pull all the rock, scrub the rock down, clean the DSB and then install all new plumbing, pumps and lights and start my dosing pumps again.
It can be shocking when you look at change on this scale. Once the corals get back to growing again, it will get better.

James Lance - 7 years ago

No we like the talking

Jerry Pundavela - 7 years ago

I hate it. Due to the fact I wasn't there to help and get some Freebies!

melevsreef - 7 years ago

+Jerry Pundavela lol

Duraticate reef - 7 years ago

Thank you for sharing your journey.

ExopMan - 7 years ago

Big advocate for re-aquascaping every ~year after the two year point.

ReeferGil - 7 years ago

Came out looking great, nice work.

Powerslayer - 7 years ago

Love the dig on freshwater.

melevsreef - 7 years ago

Always. lol

John M - 7 years ago

Your tank looks SO much better. Really makes me miss my old tank now

strat1960s - 7 years ago

Looks amazing. Change is hard especially when you've had years to get used to the rockwork and coral scape.

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

That was huge! Tank looks great after.. Your tank looks bigger since it isn't getting dwarfed from the giant monti tower :)

melevsreef - 7 years ago

It's okay, it will grow again and turn into another beauty. :)

Robert Biederman - 7 years ago

I am a fan of the new look.

Thomas Poindexter - 7 years ago

I don’t like it! Lol! It’ll grow on me!

Chrissy M. Williams - 7 years ago

I really like the new look! I'm glad you kept sizeable chalice colonies- grown-out chalices are highly underrated IMO. And the montis look good lower down in the 'scape. Great job to the whole crew!

TheShootsman - 7 years ago

Will be watching to see your reef grow once again :) ..... Mind Blown when you guys grabbed them 2 GIANT colonies out together.... Tip of the hat to you good sir..keep up the wonderful work on your Spectacular reef M.

ReefRealEstate In Canada - 7 years ago

Really want to have an anemone with clowns in the reef, always hear everyone say don't! it will move around and kill everything, any suggestions on best type, I have tried a couple and they have just died, never have any luck with nems. Help!

melevsreef - 7 years ago

Have you watched my video about BTAs yet? I talk about their needs, and what to expect. Something is going on if they go into your tank to die.

TheErtsj - 7 years ago

Wish there was a reefing club in my area

melevsreef - 7 years ago

Start one yourself. :)

MikeTheReefer - 7 years ago

This was awesome! Thank you for capturing and sharing it with us!

Scott Smith - 7 years ago

The tank looks great can't wait for your next video don't forget to get over to Tammy's house I'm looking forward to that video to

Scott Smith - 7 years ago

Love it

D Howard - 7 years ago

I think you did the right thing Mel, its looks great I think the overall health of your tank is going to improve.

Am Fit Elite Reefer - 7 years ago

Great video brother love the new look keep up the great work

DR. Gonzo - 7 years ago

Looks good man!!

Robert Allen - 7 years ago

I like it

Euler Kernighan - 7 years ago

Hey Marc, that was a real challenge, uh? You know what, I used to like the way it was but I love the new look! Congrats on your 'brand new' 400g Reef Tank 2018 edtion ;)

melevsreef - 7 years ago

I like that. ;)

Lauren Moves On - 7 years ago

I can see all the beauty fish now as well as the amazing coral. Good change though it must have been very difficult to get used to.

B2 Fishy - 7 years ago

I like freshwater setups and I'm here lol

B2 Fishy - 7 years ago

Lol I was doing saltwater for awhile but got to be too expensive for me. Watching your setup grow through out the past couple years has brought me enough joy without all the expense lol

Mad Hatter's Reef - 7 years ago

The cookies are soooooooo good.

melevsreef - 7 years ago

Come over to the dark side. We have colorful cookies. ;)

SunBurst Gaming - 7 years ago

I ripped my reef apart about a year ago I had some of the same issues as you

melevsreef - 7 years ago

How's it look now?

CallMe Nemo - 7 years ago

really love the new scape !!

Cesca's Reef - 7 years ago

Nice video. Spock seems to like all the extra space. The reef needed a hair cut but came out with a skinhead :)

melevsreef - 7 years ago

It would have been fuller (more hair) had I been in charge of this project. Duane was a necessary evil. lol

llamedos R - 7 years ago

You need a jack hammer,mate.

Foop - 7 years ago

What happened to the anemone cube

melevsreef - 7 years ago

+ill have Uh, uhhh Still there, to the right of the reef. Just not featured in this video.

I AM KAZI - 7 years ago

Love the new look, missed the huge colonies. Hope to see it all grow into huge colonies once again.

Jay S - 7 years ago

Yes I actually watched the whole thing. Yes I do have an addiction, I'm a reef junkie!! Was an amazing video to watch tho. Exciting and nerve wracking I'm sure lol. Thanks for sharing, can't wait to see how it fills back in

albert gatheright - 7 years ago

Love it

Juss Less - 7 years ago

Nice job on the reset

rlhanks - 7 years ago

Well done, every end needs a new beginning. I'm sure your "Fat and Happy" fish can now do laps to work all that food off you feed them.

melevsreef - 6 years ago

Thanks, that part is my favorite part of the reef as well.

CD 1 - 6 years ago

Omg @ 19:00 ... that is stunningly beautiful

melevsreef - 7 years ago

I had quite a few clams in my 400g back in 2011 before the tank leaked. They didn't survive that ordeal. Then I bought one that I put in my anemone cube, but the eel ate it. It's time, I need to find one or more to place in my reef now that you mention it. :)

TattooedDancer91 - 7 years ago

Looks amazing! The reason behind your rework, inspires me to try a one coral species tank only. With those sizes, it could look amazing. Maybe an acropora with a school of chromis tank.