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Silvia Dodd - 5 years ago

I only have a display tank, how do I quarantine

THE DABBING GLACEON - 5 years ago

I own seahorse never knew I could get one until someone told me kinda expensive (80 dollars) but it is very heathy

Sergio Gallegos - 5 years ago

thanks.

Daniel Weinstein - 5 years ago

I swear my clowns are no bigger than a quarter and he isnt happy no matter what. Hes in a 500 gallon tank and he still mangages to swim into the walls

Jose’s Micro reef - 5 years ago

I believe that knowing if they eat each other and if they are territorial

SarDoc2018 - 5 years ago

I think the hardest part is slowly adding to the tank vice putting everything in at once if you have a plan.

sberry55 - 5 years ago

The Rock at 3:20, what kind is it? TIA.

CleanTransformation - 6 years ago

If wanna skip through all the bs 2:05 you’re welcome.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching!

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dustin lehr - 6 years ago

What if u don't have a extra tank to quarantine?

DavidB2001 - 6 years ago

dustin lehr Don't get a saltwater aquarium. If you don't quarantine new fish and just throw them in straight away you could kill your entire fish population.

Anthony Scianna - 6 years ago

What's lights do you have

Browardcounty 954 - 6 years ago

I dear lol

Michael Stahel - 6 years ago

Thank you for the video

lcy2020 - 6 years ago

maybe zoom out the video little

Nasir Freeman - 6 years ago

In starting my first reef tank soon a 30 gallon is this too much 2 clownfish 1royal gamma baslet 1 lawnmower blenny 1yellow watchmen goby 1six line wrass for clean up crew 5 nassuir snails 5 tropicus 1 emarld crab 5 dwarf blue leggged hermit crab and 1 tiger pistol shrimp paired with the goby

Nasir Freeman - 6 years ago

And blue tuxedo urchin

Kayleigh Humbel - 6 years ago

Can't wait to start my aquarium. This video helped me out I didn't know the 6th mistake, really good to know

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching and good luck with your build.

Jess N. - 6 years ago

My local fish stores leave much to be desired unfortunately. :/

Jatin Kamal - 6 years ago

most diff part adding fish: wait times for drip method , varies fish to fish

Jatin Kamal - 6 years ago

just bought the book, arriving tomorrow :-)

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Posittron - 6 years ago

Jeppy 18 - 6 years ago

Excellent video man! Helped a lot!

Andre Vilhena - 6 years ago

Excelent video congrats. What is the first sign of trouble that usually appears when the aquarium reaches the maximum population level of fish and coral?

Bryce Wilburn - 6 years ago

Great video

evilzurg Fpv - 6 years ago

Awesome

Lj Leist - 6 years ago

Your videos are very helpful, my tank has been up for a year or so and I’m still learning, thank you for your time in making them

Eugeniu Soltan - 6 years ago

Nice Video

Huy Ha - 6 years ago

I have that book! Bought it many many years ago when I first got in saltwater.

Steve S - 6 years ago

Number 9 guilty!!! Amazing video sir.

Paul Luikens - 6 years ago

I haven't had too much trouble with my stocking. Use LA for pictures, reef compatibility, tank size. Then to R2R to get opinions on the list.

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Schyler DeFreece - 6 years ago

Thanks for sharing this info! I am a new subscriber, and I love your channel!

Joe’s Reef tank - 6 years ago

When I first got in the hobby I would do a bunch of research get to the local aquarium store see none of the fish I had chosen to get and then get convinced by the shop owner that xyz fish would be great together. Those dark days came with tons of learning experience and a side of ike it times. Quarantining is very important.

Mark Ryan - 6 years ago

Damsils are arse holes

Ash Greninja MLG pro gamer - 6 years ago

I traded my damsel in to my stores 380 tank she would always kill shrimp and and nipped at my clowns then she fin nipped my flamefish so we traded her in this was a few months ago.

Shelly J - 6 years ago

Wiggle wiggle wiggle

Joe's Reef - 6 years ago

I will never put another damsel in a tank, breaking down a tank to remove one little fish hiding in the rocks is awful

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

They are bad little dudes

Brad Tanksley - 6 years ago

What is a good ratio of fish per gallon

Allison Collins - 5 years ago

Brad Tanksley 1in per gallon

paul barker - 6 years ago

I have a clown that the boss off my tank lol i did get a couple more fish and he pick on the bad so i got the biggest breeder tank i could fit in my tank drill some holes in it left them in there for 3days now there all in the tank doing great

C Mc - 6 years ago

noice vid bro

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks for stopping by!

Angel Torres - 6 years ago

How would u know ur tanks limit on fish for instance I have a 45 gallon tank what would be my limit.

Emily Meschelle - 6 years ago

Just subscribed!

Soaking up all the knowledge, since I'm researching to start my first reef tank here in the next couple of months.

Love the videos! They have been very helpful!

Secundino Adrian - 6 years ago

Hardest part has to be choosing whether or not it is worth adding a reef with caution kind of fish

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

You can always test in a separate tank before adding it to your display tank.

Fredy Pacheco - 6 years ago

Good video bro thanks

Giovanni scotti - 6 years ago

Than you very grate video

Marty Rich - 6 years ago

Back at it.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Yeah.

AquariumSchmo - 6 years ago

The best fish are ones that perform a service... cleaners, algae eaters, pest removers

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Very much so!

Rick's Reviews - 6 years ago

dude so many ads on your videos but you have good info

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching!

SSM Pravda - 6 years ago

Hardest part for me about selecting fish is simply getting a plan together for what I want to end up with in my tank. Finding compatible fish that spark my wife and I’s interest and won’t murder each other.

Dee From Brooklyn - 6 years ago

Great info. . Many mistakes we've all made

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Yes...

UltraReef's Channel - 6 years ago

How about buying too small of a tank? Seems like fish problems are less in a larger system. Good luck with all your fish additions this year.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Can’t wait o get started.

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JcSH2o - 6 years ago

Great video!

Tokyo Viking - 6 years ago

Cool clownfish tank

Average Reef - 6 years ago

A good list but, not that I am in favor of fish in tanks that are too small, tank size doesn't effect a fish being infected by a parasite. They don't just form you have to add the parasite to the tank or not remove it from the fish initially.

EDK ReefMeister - 6 years ago

I really like the idea of the glass box. I need to try that in the future.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Coming to a theater near you.

Rick's 210 Saltwater Reef Aquarium - 6 years ago

Great Videos! You should make a video on compatible reef safe wrasses. Looking to add 5 or 6 to my 210 mixed reef.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Wrasses are awesome. There was a speaker at MACNA a few years back that spoke just on wrasses, I guess it can be kinda tricky stocking a lot of them in a tank.

Lisa DiMercurio - 6 years ago

The hardest thing for me with my current tank is that all the fish I put in quarantine died. The 7 fish I have in the tank were not quarantined. I still believe in QT. Great info, thank you

George Hennigar - 6 years ago

Always very knowledgeable and great content.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Here’s this week’s video: https://youtu.be/lWHJZqU1DLA

Andrew Lemoine - 6 years ago

Hardest thing for me is not impulse buying and trusting lfs research research research ...

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Research is a huge part of success with reef tanks.

Johnny Carreiro - 6 years ago

What size tank do u have?

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

220 gallon and a 13 gallon nano tank.

xM3THODx - 6 years ago

just like angels, why can't there be pygmy tangs?! I need one for my nano...

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Haha

Sanford Swanson - 6 years ago

Real good information. Great idea on referencing Mike Paletta’s book

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Here are some more books: https://youtu.be/lWHJZqU1DLA

Andrew Borin - 6 years ago

Making sure that the fish will be happy in the size tank you have, making sure they're reef safe, having all the fish get along with one another, and planning the fish for possible tank upgrades makes it hard to narrow down the fish selection. Too much to keep straight at once.

Ken Pacheco - 6 years ago

I definitely need to set up a quarantine tank. As my tank matures and fish get bigger, I would hate to have it all crash over a new fish I "just had to have"

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Having a QT is a huge part of keeping a successful reef tank.

lancasterredskins - 6 years ago

Great video

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching! Here’s this week’s video: https://youtu.be/lWHJZqU1DLA

Mike C - 6 years ago

Cool video Very useful information, will be ordering the book thanks

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Here are some more great books: https://youtu.be/lWHJZqU1DLA

Tony S - 6 years ago

Good video

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching!

JyB818 - 6 years ago

Figuring out what will get along with the other fish as well as corals can be a challenge for me.

JyB818 - 6 years ago

Mad Hatter's Reef thanks man! Keep up the good work!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

It can be for anyone, sometimes you can do all the research and still end up with fish fighting but things have away if working out. Just keep researching.

Hank Podgorny - 6 years ago

Great Video Thank you! Would it be possible for you to make a video on setting up a new Salt water tank? Things to cover, Substrate (Pros and cons of Sand vs Crushed coral), Amount of coral for display and pros and cons of placement, Setting up the sump. Also I just purchased Michel Paletta's book.

Hank Podgorny - 6 years ago

Love That idea, Thank you.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

I was thinking about setting up a demo tank and tracking the entire process. Keep your eyes on MHR.

Tbomb - 6 years ago

Great information. I have question. How do u know if your tank filtration cannot handle the bioload that your tank have? Because earlier you posted that if added too much in the tank, then your chemical and biological filtration cannot handle the bioload.

chris burns - 6 years ago

Good vid, nice info

Joe N - 6 years ago

Great list!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching!

Mike Senuty - 6 years ago

Great list, we seem to doing it by trial and error, but mostly successful.

Retro Reefs - 6 years ago

Awesome channel. Ty

2013CarGuy - 6 years ago

Thank you for the tip on behavioral acclimation. Definitely going to try that out

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

I’ll definitely need to do it when I start ordering fish in the spring. I’ll keep you posted.

OSC - 6 years ago

I love your videos, they are very informative, as I'm thinking about starting a saltwater tank for the first time , I get some really good advices from your videos

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Awesome! Thanks for watching and don’t forget to hit the bell.

Will Godfrey - 6 years ago

Thanks for the vid.. videos like this help new reefers like me a lot!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

Jason Keane - 6 years ago

Another great video. (Top 10 Reef related books next?) The most difficult part is self control, trying not to rush stocking or the QT process!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

That would be a good video. I'll hold on to that idea for an upcoming video.

Utube Reefer - 6 years ago

How about a tank tour hatter?

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Soon...

Anne Falen - 6 years ago

I’m very new to the hobby and started out with a Fluval Evo 13.5 gallon tank. I’m having great success with my corals but unfortunately had ich right away with my fish. The tank will now have to sit for 6 weeks and I’ll try again, this time using a quarantine tank first!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

It's all part of learning. QT are a big part of keeping a successful tank.

Bradley Womack - 6 years ago

My hardest problem is adding too many fish.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

I've been I'm guilty of that myself.

Callum Hume - 6 years ago

Grate video, very helpful

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks!

Leah Funk - 6 years ago

I have a hard time understanding the bioload and how much is too much. I have a lot to learn lol

Leah Funk - 6 years ago

Mad Hatter's Reef
I test my water all the time and things are good lol Thanks!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Testing your water will help you undertand a lot about your aquarium and how well its handling the bio-load.

Kyle Westcott - 6 years ago

thank you so much for the information like always!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thank you for watching!

beth98362 R - 6 years ago

Why was that clown fish at #9 upside down?

Still love your videos!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

It's the logo of PishCo a large company selling marine life to hobbyist.

quick cubed - 6 years ago

I have never quarantined because I have no space for another tank so I just put them in and then put medication in with them

New Life - 6 years ago

Always enjoy the videos. Adding tangs at different periods of time started war war 3 for me. Great points.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

I was just thinking today about how I'm going to handle that... I'd like to get 3 tangs and I was thinking about QT them all at the same time.

Jeep Fish - 6 years ago

Awesome beard

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

It's getting chopped soon...

Robert Mccreary - 6 years ago

Is there an alternative to quarantining fish. Having an extra tank for QT isn't always possible for some people

Alexis Richardson - 6 years ago

I’ve heard of people getting big plastic containers to act as a qt tank

Margaret Kamm - 6 years ago

You can always try a freshwater dip too. That's what BRS recommends as an alternative.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

You could see if your LFS could QT fish for you.

Curtis Bridgen - 6 years ago

I am in the middle of a 125g build and with the many issues I am thinking though the one related to this topic is quarantine tank. When I am starting a new tank with the cycling process everyone says go ahead a quarantine a couple of fish so they will be ready. But if I do not have cycled media already I would have to cycle the QT as well. So what is you suggestion when first initiating both tanks.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Here's a video on how I cycle my tanks: https://youtu.be/mK0jVbK8hSs

Here is links to the products I use:
Dr.Tim's Aquatics One and Only: http://amzn.to/2Ht0Tfy
Dr.Tim's Ammonium: http://amzn.to/2FeaIxd

Bluegrass Reef - 6 years ago

I agree with the #1 mistake. QT is the most important thing you can do to protect your fish in the main display

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching!

Oscar1467 - 6 years ago

Great info man!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thank you for watching!

Chris Jenkins - 6 years ago

Great vid!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching!

King PotBelly - 6 years ago

I am starting to consider setting up my own saltwater tank so this helps a lot, thanks :)

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks, shamwow guy!

Holden Hohman - 6 years ago

Love your vids, great information!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thank you!

Ryan R - 6 years ago

Hey thanks for all the great content

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

You are welcome, thanks for watching!

Yes2 Water - 6 years ago

#1 is so true, especially Tang

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching!

SithRico - 6 years ago

Great video. Must have done editing late night. It says number 10 but shows number 5. I know by first hand now about quarantine. Lost fish and money.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Nice catch! not a late night editing session, just not on point...

Rage Banana - 6 years ago

Quarantine

Rage Banana - 6 years ago

There’s just so many variables, Maybe you should do another video on it

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

why?

Pete DogTired - 6 years ago

What dips are preferred in a good quarantine regiment?

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

I currently use copper treatments for fish QT. 30 days in copper

Michael Boyd - 6 years ago

For me, fish selection is a little harder because I only have a 13.5 nano. And just started a 40gal. So not picking fish that will get to large for my tank.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thats exciting! Gobies are always a great selection for smaller tanks!

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Linemen Reefer - 6 years ago

When to add another fish

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Its best to not wait too long between adding fish. When n the stoping phase of setting up a saltwater tank I find it best to add a new fish every two weeks, not to upset the biological filtration too much.

oscar Anchundia - 6 years ago

Good info on the video and helpful

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching!

Brian Wateski - 6 years ago

Definitely quarantining

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Its a lot of work be it pays dividends.

Dee From Brooklyn - 6 years ago

Hernani Ferreira hardest part is about adding fish to a tank that has had fish in it for a long time. . Breaking up the clicks

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Very true. I'm going to be getting the QT tanks fired up soon for new inhabitants.

jerry ebner - 6 years ago

For not knowing a fish is tank size for that fish having nano tanks I am ready to pull the trigger to find out (before order) that my tank is too small. so no new fish usually.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

I try to stick to small gobies with nano tanks.

USMC Reefer - 6 years ago

Awesome info can we get an update on your tank!!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Not much has changed lately... I hoping to change that very soon!

Jake Gonzalez - 6 years ago

Love this video! I actually just bought a juvenile fox face!

Jake Gonzalez - 6 years ago

He is living life! Adorable when I come into the room too fast, he takes off to his cave and starts camouflaging! He is the biggest fish in the tank right now but he is just a big old chicken! Super peaceful

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Awesome, hows it making out so far?

RaleyWeGrind - 6 years ago

Nice list!! All major points

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Awesome! thanks for watching!

Jeff’s Reef Tank - 6 years ago

Nice video. Number 8 stocking in order based on temperament is critical for beginners.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Yes! and often overlooked.

Sven Hoeppermanns - 6 years ago

Always have a problem, with the addecuate tank size for most fish

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

I hope to tackle that subject soon.

gaz2 - 6 years ago

hardest thing I have come across is figuring out who in my tank has completely vanished 2 of my orange firefish lol, there one day gone the next, no signs

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

They are known jumpers, did you check around and under the tank?

Mike Nielsen - 6 years ago

Thanks for the information Jeff. I am new to the hobby and appreciate your knowledge and experience.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

You're very welcome and thank you for watching!

The Flipper Bro's - 6 years ago

Nice Video Man

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks!

Josh Armenta - 6 years ago

Adding fish to an established system and having all fish get along is the toughest thing i have encounter.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

I'm going to be facing that this spring.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Awesome. Thanks!

Otto Reese - 6 years ago

How to catch the aggressor when you've added a fish that is getting beaten up. I tore an entire reef down to catch 2 three-striped damsels that beat the crap out of a purple pygmy angel I added. Not fun.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Fish traps are a huge help but sometimes you need to do what you need to do...

Philip Commissiong - 6 years ago

I've got 2 bully clownfish in my tank.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Are they the biggest fish in the tank?

Stephen Olner - 6 years ago

You just need to research your fish selection before buying them. Less chance of making these mistakes then

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Yes.

Philip Bell - 6 years ago

what type of food did you use on part number one

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Rod's Food :)

Richard Snyder Jr - 6 years ago

Setting up a Quarantine tank was a GREAT excuse to upgrade my daughter's 20 gallon to a 40 gallon and use hers for QT

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Well played BTW!

Richard Snyder Jr - 6 years ago

Good info. I'm new to this hobby as well and I have been following your videos. Very helpful. Saved me some major headaches! I almost didn't set up a QT... Just cause I struggle with PATIENCE

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Patience is the key to success with reef tanks.

Puff Daddy Reef - 6 years ago

Good video. Thanks for making it.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

Zach Sonker - 6 years ago

Skim me daddy

Zach Sonker - 6 years ago

Mad Hatter's Reef eventually itll get picked on the random comment generator. Hey since I've got you here. You consider placeing an order at Yourfishstore.com yet for a review?

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

crickets...

Anthony Murphy - 6 years ago

By far the most difficult is quarantining because you have to setup the tank and then just wait. Everyone wants to just put the pretty fish in display. Knowing is half the battle though.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

[singing] G. I. Joe..... American hero...

You and your fish will be much better off when the QT comes into play.

diomedes suero - 6 years ago

Quarantining

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

It took me a few years to get it together especially after my 90 gallon disaster but it has been a huge part of keeping a successful reef tank.

Joseph Lovato - 6 years ago

The biggest mistake I've almost done and have seen many people do is impulse buying fish there is no doubt about the saltwater hobby is the selection we have in fish is absolutely stunning.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Impulse shopping and saltwater aquariums don't mix, for sure!

Scott From Rosco's Reef - 6 years ago

Great video Jeff and I am guilty of a few of these myself, Powder Blue Tang, enough said..lol.. Congrats Patrick and Greg.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks for stoping by Scott!

Unlucky Eddy - 6 years ago

Nice

Unlucky Eddy - 6 years ago

Soon I’ll be starting up my tank, I’m thinking of putting up vids of me building the stand and sump, mind you I have never built either so mayhem may ensue.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Sweet...

Jose Morey - 6 years ago

Always good videos. Btw I just bought to products that you review on Premium Acuatics. Thanks for the help!

Jose Morey - 6 years ago

The Hiperagero Led light and the Aqamai nano wavemaker.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks! What did you pick up?

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thank you!

Reef Geek - 6 years ago

The hardest part for me is finding fish that will get along.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

It can be tough but research should help.

Tristan Beligan - 6 years ago

Made like half of these

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Oh man. I've done a few myself over the years.

Alexandra Janota Gaines - 6 years ago

I'm new to the hobby and your videos have been a huge help! Getting ready to add my first fish.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Awesome! Good luck.

Dennis Moody - 6 years ago

“Big fish are aggressive and little fish are nice” -mad hatters reef 2018.
Quote of the year. Haha

Domo Notell - 6 years ago

PokeMORE! - Pack Openings and MORE! ... Wow I didn't think fish could do that I am still skeptical... Not a lot but still
If it did happen that's really cool and sad

Fannypack Hater - 6 years ago

My dog face puffer is huge. He is nice. How you ask? He aids sick fish. I did have a tang, he loved it and would swim with it. But when it got sick, he HELD IT UP WITH HIS BODY! He would sit there for hours holding the poor thing up! It died though and he was sad. He hid the whole day and made sure the other puffer didn’t bite at his body. It was sad...

Kay Skywalker - 6 years ago

Neons are fin nippers. yeah really nice

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Haha

Danny Piper - 6 years ago

As someone just getting into saltwater, your videos as a tremendous help. I haven’t even started stocking yet and was planning on putting in some yellow tail Damsels but I might go with some Chromis instead. Great topics please keep them coming.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Here's a couple helpful videos I made...

How to select and stock a saltwater aquarium: https://youtu.be/1gXqqEA-JXg

Top 10 Saltwater fish for beginners: https://youtu.be/FTa6S_e7VDk

Quarantining fish: https://youtu.be/H_uy84Ldj3s

jack mcpherson - 6 years ago

Awesome video man keep em coming.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

You keep watching em and I'll keep making em...

Steve - 6 years ago

Great tips

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thanks!

Darryl J - 6 years ago

how many fish should have in a 29 gal BioCube

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

I'm going to put a video together on this subject but I wouldn't put more that 4-5 small fish in a 29gal.

Duane Clark - 6 years ago

Quarantining is the major issue for me. For those of us with small nano tanks, for example, we have small tanks due to lack of space or funds, or what ever. It is not realistic for these hobbyists then to have a separate tank to quarantine a fish for 2 months. Yes it's ideal but not very practical. So...that is the hardest part for me anyway.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

I keep my QT in the basement and I start it up and take it down as needed. It would be nice if more LFS offered fish quarantining.

Nuclear Walnut - 6 years ago

Well I experienced some of these, I won't even lie

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Haha, so have I.

chrisd925 - 6 years ago

Great advice for hobbyists new and old and I think adding fish too fast is a top mistake

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

It's hard to hold back especially when you're buying fish online because your natural tendency is to get the most bang for your buck due to shipping costs.

Dakota J. - 6 years ago

Great vid. I just keep Coral but I'm looking into fish so thanks for the info

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

You're very welcome.

Mike's reef 985 - 6 years ago

I like the top 10 stuff I learned a lot from it

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thank you and thanks for watching!

Pete Mancuso - 6 years ago

Temperament of fish

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

It's hard even with as much info that is out there, not to mention there's always exceptions to the rules.

Nate Espinoza - 6 years ago

Thanks for replying to my comment last week. Looking forward to your videos about zoas this spring

Nate Espinoza - 6 years ago

Mad Hatter's Reef sounds awesome! Hopefully you’ll feature them in a video in the coming weeks.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

This week is supposed to be in the 40-50's temp wise. I may have to place a coral order this week.

Ignacio Rocha - 6 years ago

I’ve been fortunate enough to never have any issues when I’ve added new fish to my freshwater or saltwater aquariums but I don’t want to push my luck so I started a quarantine tank for freshwater still need one for saltwater any suggestions for affordable equipment for it?

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

When it comes to Q tanks the basics suffice. Here's a video I did on QT about a year ago: https://youtu.be/H_uy84Ldj3s