Week 49: How to prevent and treat reef tank pests | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

http://brs.li/BRS160_Week49 It's Week 49 of 52 Weeks of Reefing, and this week we are talking about one of the most important aspects of keeping corals; pest prevention! We'll cover our preferred way of doing so, various coral dips, methods, and the types of pests you may encounter in your reef tank. In this week's poll we are asking, "What coral dip do you prefer to use on your corals?" *Legal Stuff* The purpose and content of this video is to provide general information regarding the products and their applications as presented in the video. Aquatic sales solutions, inc. And its officers, directors, employees and agents disclaim all express or implied warranties, in any way, related to the products and their application as presented in this video, make no representation or warranty regarding the products and the application as presented in this video and shall not be liable for any direct or indirect losses or damages of any type, including but not limited to punitive damages, or from personal injury or death resulting from or in any manner related to the video, and the products in and contents of the video. The viewer expressly agrees that aquatic sales solutions, inc. And its officers, directors, employees and agents shall not be liable for any damages or losses related to the products in and content of the video and hereby agrees to hold the foregoing harmless from any such losses or damages.

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http://brs.li/BRS160_Week49 It's Week 49 of 52 Weeks of Reefing, and this week we are talking about one of the most important aspects of keeping corals; pest prevention! We'll cover our preferred way of doing so, various coral dips, methods, and the types of pests you may encounter in your reef tank. In this week's poll we are asking, "What coral dip do you prefer to use on your corals?" *Legal Stuff* The purpose and content of this video is to provide general information regarding the products and their applications as presented in the video. Aquatic sales solutions, inc. And its officers, directors, employees and agents disclaim all express or implied warranties, in any way, related to the products and their application as presented in this video, make no representation or warranty regarding the products and the application as presented in this video and shall not be liable for any direct or indirect losses or damages of any type, including but not limited to punitive damages, or from personal injury or death resulting from or in any manner related to the video, and the products in and contents of the video. The viewer expressly agrees that aquatic sales solutions, inc. And its officers, directors, employees and agents shall not be liable for any damages or losses related to the products in and content of the video and hereby agrees to hold the foregoing harmless from any such losses or damages.

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for Week 49: How to prevent and treat reef tank pests | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

Garnett Miller
Garnett Miller - 6 years ago
Just found this weird looking creature....think it's sea spider. I just killed it, what next? OMFG, never thought it'd happen to me. Lesson learned dip 2x and pray 3x
Mark Derail
Mark Derail - 6 years ago
Thanks for these videos. Very helpful as a new reefer.
H
H - 6 years ago
Did you use dry rock with this tank? I'm trying to get away from pests.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago
Yep, we used dry rock for this tank and for the various others around the office. :-)
cheesefacejoe
cheesefacejoe - 6 years ago
I'm sorry... underwater spiders. AM I SAFE ANYWHERE!!
Hard Work
Hard Work - 6 years ago
Dude... you are incredibly thorough. You have already, as a new subscriber, eliminated several issues as a new saltwater hobbyist. Please... on all your videos... why not have a PayPal Donate link

I know for a fact, for each video that you save my a$$ on I’ll be dontating at least $5-$10 and I cannot even fathom why somebody else wouldn’t here and there.

Add a donate link to all these amazing videos “Donate if this video has helped you, so we can continue to bring awesome content”

For guys like us spending many hundreds, and thousands total... any videos that you have offered that has helped us will be returned with a small token of gratitude in the grand scheme of things -
REST IN TINY PIECES!!!
REST IN TINY PIECES!!! - 6 years ago
BulkReef,hey bro will a arror crab eat most of those pests??? It would be a blessing to get my hands on a free mantis shrimp,either green,zebra or peacock. But will tha arror crab eat most of those pests besides mantis shrimp. Hey,can u just give me a lost of:
Fish:
Crabs:
Other:
Just to put in tha knowledge bag.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago
I can't say that we've kept many Arrow crabs here in the office. I'd highly recommend getting on the reef hobbyist forums like Reef2Reef or ReefCentral and doing a bit of reading from what hundreds of fellow reefers had for experiences. :-)
Franklin Michael
Franklin Michael - 6 years ago
I have flatworms but I don't have any sps coral yet, the tank has only been up for 1.5 months. Is there such a thin as harmless flatworms (I feel like mine try to eat copepods)? If not, would keeping the tank coral free for 45 days get rid of them?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago
There may be some types of flatworms that don't eat SPS corals, but identifying exactly which ones are which is probably very difficult. Not all flatworms eat corals, in which case not having corals in general may not be an effective eradication method. Check out the reef hobbyist forums like Reef2Reef.com and ReefCentral.com to see what others are doing for flatworm removal/control. :-)
Pt0wN973b0iI
Pt0wN973b0iI - 6 years ago
TOO MUCH INFORMATION OVERLOAD!
SuYong Kim
SuYong Kim - 6 years ago
BRS, any update on the Black bug pest? seems like a pest without a cure
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago
From what we've read and seen, there really isn't much in the way of a "cure". We've had this pest once in our offices and haven't seen them since losing corals and running infected tanks fallow for long periods of time.

10. comment for Week 49: How to prevent and treat reef tank pests | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

Beatrice Arnold
Beatrice Arnold - 6 years ago
saw a purple swimming pest or purple worm pest please help
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago
Sorry, it's just so hard to ID pests here on YouTube. I would highly suggest posting and browsing on the pest ID boards on the reef hobbyist forums like Reef2Reef and ReefCentral! There's thousands of fellow reefers out there who can help you figure out what's in your tank! :-)
Dave Baer
Dave Baer - 6 years ago
I've dipped all the corals that went into my tank but despite my best efforts my tank has been completely infested with vermetid snails; not the big ones in the video, but thousands of small ones. They are e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e. I am starting the process of breaking down and rebuilding the tank. I will quarantine all corals (and fish) from this point on.
Franz Schrodinger
Franz Schrodinger - 6 years ago
Dave Baer get a large shrimp
# knumbskulls
# knumbskulls - 6 years ago
I need to convince my “friend” to take up reefing so I can give him a “gift” of “pest free” coral
Ben Jay
Ben Jay - 6 years ago
"give it to someone you hate" as he instructed. imma be sending out a lot of packages
Patrick Vien
Patrick Vien - 6 years ago
good thing i watch this video!!! in a few months im starting up
Israfil M. Haniff
Israfil M. Haniff - 6 years ago
Fluconazole for bryopsis!
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago
And it works!! Three of us have used it now here in the office, with great results! :-)
Marcus Boondock
Marcus Boondock - 6 years ago
I was curious if you use coral dip on live rock
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago
Sure, you probably could but I would be pretty concerned with contaminating the tank with the coral dip. Many coral dips use chemicals that can kill inverts (copepods, amphipods, shrimp, etc...) If you couldn't remove that completely from the rock, you may run the risk of it seeping into your tank. :-)
Nick Marchese
Nick Marchese - 6 years ago
Is there a better/ easier way to remove vermetid snails?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago
I think some reefers have had success with certain "beaked" fish like triggers, who can pick at the snails and bite through the sharp shells. But most aren't very coral friendly, so I just break them off as best I can or use bone cutters to cut them off the rocks. :-)
jurgen Boes
jurgen Boes - 6 years ago
I learned some thing today thanks
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago
+jurgen Boes Thanks so much for watching!
ZirrelStudios
ZirrelStudios - 6 years ago
Oh, and if you HAVE to dip, use Dettol. Trust me, it's the same as everything else you pay 10x for - just as good!!!
ZirrelStudios
ZirrelStudios - 6 years ago
You young kids seem to dip and medicate everything! Bit like you medicate your kids, lol. As an old timer, I really don't agree with all this sterile bollox. About the only things you don't want are fire worms, and sps eating nudi's or flatworms. The natural approach is the way to go, you know, like in the sea!? All this crap I hear about BRISTLE WORMS, oh heavens.... They are f'ing great in your reef, just like earth worms, you know, in the real world ;0)) If I get nudi's or flatties, then my wrasse's take care of them, you know, like in the sea ;0) Don't get me wrong, if I have a colony which is infested, then I will dip it, but honestly folks, GO THE NATURAL ROUTE. Good luck :)))))))))
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago
+ZirrelStudios

20. comment for Week 49: How to prevent and treat reef tank pests | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

Kevin Stuart
Kevin Stuart - 6 years ago
My pests are hairy green mushrooms. Tried scraping them off the rocks, and more grew back from the tiny pieces left behind. Starting to look like a shag carpet in my tank. Thinking of turning the rocks around to see if they will shrink away. Anyone have an idea to help?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago
Oh no! You could remove them from the light source by spinning them, but that may not guarantee that they will be gone for good. Some people have good luck with Kalk-paste or Aiptasia-X. If you do attempt this approach, it may be best to use the medication on only a few at a time. This is because Kalk can raise pH and may throw off Alk/Ca in large doses.
Seth Miller
Seth Miller - 7 years ago
How do you get rid of Vermetid snails? Their sharp tubes are growing around frogspawn and causing them not to open much
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Manual removal is really the only way. These tweezers work great to destroy the shell:

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-5-coral-forceps-bent-tip.html
HorseGirlb
HorseGirlb - 7 years ago
I wish I had space for a quarantine tank :(
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
They are really nice to have. I would recommend finding space for one if you can swing it. :)
EN Reefs
EN Reefs - 7 years ago
how do i get rid of growing white sponges?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Are they on the rock work or your equipment? If you are referring to pineapple sponges they are pretty much unavoidable and harmless.
Lawrence
Lawrence - 7 years ago
"give it to someone you hate" =)
Daniel Marcum
Daniel Marcum - 7 years ago
Thanks for the 52 weeks of reefing series. I've learned a lot.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Thanks for watching!
Drew Hammer
Drew Hammer - 7 years ago
Is there anything I can do such as dipping, to keep fish from bringing in pest or parasites such as ick??
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Like Daniel mentioned, quarantine is your best bet.
Daniel Marcum
Daniel Marcum - 7 years ago
Drew Hammer you should QT all fish and coral. I have read that ich is present in every tank. Stress is what gives the parasite the upper hand.
_Anthony Is A Fish _
_Anthony Is A Fish _ - 7 years ago
Jeez so many pests, are they all that common? :(
Raees Usman
Raees Usman - 7 years ago
Are Isopods good or bad? I have just gone fallow due to whitespot and I am starting to see loads of little insects in the tank. Some of them are copepods but some are a lot larger. I don't know what the larger ones could be. Do you have any idea what they are? I thought they may be isopods.
Raees Usman
Raees Usman - 7 years ago
BulkReefSupplyCom Thanks. :)
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Could be isopods, could be amphipods, in most cases they are totally harmless and a good food source for fish
anthony meza
anthony meza - 7 years ago
Recently I've been finding keyhole limpets, at first it was just a Few, but when the lights went out I noticed a huge amount on my live rock, removing by hand is gonna be next to impossible, what are my options at this point?
anthony meza
anthony meza - 7 years ago
BulkReefSupplyCom awesome, thank you! I'll just stick with what I'm doing!
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Then honestly there's nothing really to worry about, unless you want to add SPS at a later date :)
anthony meza
anthony meza - 7 years ago
BulkReefSupplyCom I don't have any sps, just softies and zoas
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
They are actually pretty good algae grazers, but I have heard stories of them eating SPS corals. There are a couple things you could do. First, I would start by manual removal - this will be the safest bet. Your other option could be to introduce a fish like a puffer or trigger that might eat them, but your other inverts and maybe even corals could be at risk. If it were me I would just try to keep them at bay by removing them manually.

30. comment for Week 49: How to prevent and treat reef tank pests | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

Der Computer
Der Computer - 7 years ago
Wurdemanni (peppermint) shrimps worked great for me!
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
They do do a good job!
François Beaudry
François Beaudry - 7 years ago
Question, I bought 2 clown fish from LFS, one of them got sick after a few days and made the second sick. Long white feces, not eating.... They seemed to have hexamita. I moved them to a quarantine tank from my DT and treated them with METRO, but it was too late and they died. I was told to leave my Display tank fish less for 2 to 6 weeks to make sure that any parasite in the tank starve. How long do YOU recommend to leave the DT fish less? I'd rather leave it empty for a while than using meds. Thank you for you answer!
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
I would probably shoot for 5-6 to play it safe.
Iván Santos Castaldo
Iván Santos Castaldo - 7 years ago
I have a LOT of tiny brittle stars in my rocks. They do not seem to harm corals but they are unsightly and pop out of every hole in the rocks. I've read conflicting opinions on harlequin shrimps for control of this pest. Will they eat these brittle stars?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
They are absolutely harmless, and actually beneficial to your system. That being said, I haven't heard of Harlequin shrimp eating brittle stars.
Tristan Beligan
Tristan Beligan - 7 years ago
My peppermints ate the aiptasia that came in on my LR. Haven't seen any since
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Nice!
Lonny LaBlue
Lonny LaBlue - 7 years ago
my favorite dip is Bayer
Alfredo Rodríguez
Alfredo Rodríguez - 7 years ago
+BulkReefSupplyCom +BulkReefSupplyCom what about reef dip (iodine) and Bayer both mixed is that too stressful? Should it be done separately in the same day? Or just choose one of them?
Alfredo Rodríguez
Alfredo Rodríguez - 7 years ago
+BulkReefSupplyCom thanks!
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
I'd be worried about potential reactions. I would probably dip them separately with a rinse between to play it safe.
Jake Carpenter
Jake Carpenter - 7 years ago
ummm did you just say insect killer like Bayer? For real? What dose would you use to how much water?
I was just about to buy coral Rx until your video said Bayer insect killer
Jake Carpenter
Jake Carpenter - 7 years ago
FOR REAL?!!  Dude that is so much easier that out and searching for that Coral RX stuff.  Thanks for the tip.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Coral RX is really cool, don't get me wrong. But if you want to try something out, give the Bayer a chance. 10ml per half a cup of saltwater is what we use and it does a pretty good job.
Chris Ordeneaux
Chris Ordeneaux - 7 years ago
What's your favorite go to for parasite info? Something beyond just identification? Looking for a solid treatment site.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Very cool!
Chris Ordeneaux
Chris Ordeneaux - 7 years ago
I teach an aquatic science class, so I'm always looking for more resources.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Honestly forums are one of the best resources for identifying and treating pests. Simply post the issue you have with a photo in the proper forum and you will get tons of advice towards treating your tank's ailment. That being said, what exactly is going on with your system?
Player is a big oof
Player is a big oof - 7 years ago
also the tank size is 36 gallon
Player is a big oof
Player is a big oof - 7 years ago
is a 240gph powerhead ok for lion fish the non toxic one
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Which species is that? What size tank will you be keeping it in?
Jake Flohr
Jake Flohr - 7 years ago
I am getting a 150 gallon soon any tips
Jake Flohr
Jake Flohr - 7 years ago
I am getting a 150 gallon soon any tips
The New School Old School Gamer!
The New School Old School Gamer! - 7 years ago
What are some nice inverts and fish that are good for purpose in a reef tank like sand cleaners.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
It depends on your interests, but I like gobies from the Valenciennea genus for keeping the sandbed clean, tangs and blennies for algae control, and wrasse for controlling potential pests.
CheapSkateSimmer
CheapSkateSimmer - 7 years ago
I actually kinda like the look of that tank that had a lot of Mushroom corals! I love softies and LPS, I love to watch them move in the water. My tank picked up a massive bristle worm infestation one time. Anytime something moved you'd see a bunch of them scurry around. Ended up having to dip all the corals, new rock and sand and restarted the tank with some seed water and so far knock on wood I haven't seen a single one! Now if I could just get my corals to grow! LOL
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Nice! I agree, regardless of what coral it is, grown in tanks always look sweet!
Bay Area Reefs
Bay Area Reefs - 7 years ago
I really like the coral Rx this works good for me
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Nice! It's good stuff
Dan_of_Earth
Dan_of_Earth - 7 years ago
so im pretty new to the hobby and your vids have helped me a lot! I'm facing a new issue that i'm perplexed by. A few months ago i purchased two cleaner shrimp to put in my 65 gallon, they mysteriously disappeared over night after proper acclimation. I bought two new ones yesterday and again, i woke up today and they were gone. I also have a blood shrimp that although hides all the time i know its alive. I don't have any fish that would be eating them and i don't think there's any pests since the blood shrimp is just fine. Any idea what could be going on here?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Hmmm, that's usually how long I do it for give or take. It might not hurt to check the difference in salinity between the bag and the tank too.
Dan_of_Earth
Dan_of_Earth - 7 years ago
+BulkReefSupplyCom that's what I do in the bag. I do it over the course of like a half hour. Too short?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Are you drip acclimating, or acclimating in the floating bag? I like to float the bag in the tank, and add a small amount of aquarium water every 15 minutes or so. This way you can introduce the critter to the change in chemistry, as well as keep the temperature in the bag constant.
Dan_of_Earth
Dan_of_Earth - 7 years ago
+BulkReefSupplyCom right, im going to by another today and ill do a slower acclimation. other than that any suggestions? Or can i just not have these shrimp haha
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
It's a theory, but some folks think that you can introduce an invert to a tank prior to a high nutrient level, and as the level rises over time, the invert becomes slowly acclimated to the higher levels. I haven't tested it yet, so I can't say for sure that it is true but anecdotally speaking it makes sense.
Dan_of_Earth
Dan_of_Earth - 7 years ago
That's what i thought, but i never see my blood shrimp. He comes out like once a month, i forget i even have him half the time. So i have no way of really knowing if its him or not. I honestly haven't tested my nitrates in a while, they are always on the high end though. But if nitrates were an issue wouldn't the blood shrimp or my corals and nem show signs
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Interesting! Have you noticed your blood shrimp showing any aggression? It's possible he may be attacking the scarlets. Do you know what your nitrate level is?
Klay Blake
Klay Blake - 7 years ago
Was that smaller quarantine system DIY? What was the tiny powerhead used on that small quarantine system?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
That's a Mr. Aqua tank with a Hydor Koralia Nano, a heater, and a Kessil A160 :D
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
RequiemWraith - My recommendation would be an inexpensive T5 retrofit setup over a tank from Petco's dollar per gallon sale. :)
Unknown
Unknown - 7 years ago
BulkReefSupplyCom I had pests and when I watched this they were gone thanks
wssprk
wssprk - 7 years ago
Keeping a bonsai or tricolor valida as a "canary" for AEFW in a quarentine tank has saved my display on more than one occasion.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
That's a great idea!
Christopher Waldo
Christopher Waldo - 7 years ago
I'm starting my new tank with BRS Pukani to avoid pests, but have a smaller established tank that has been running for a little less than two years that I plan to transfer to the new one when I'm sure it cycles completely. My question is do I need to worry a lot about pests being introduced from my original tank because it was started with live rock from my lfs? Of the pests you listed the only one that I have ever encountered in two years are bristle worms. If so are there any methods to dip a piece of live rock that is encrusted in sps/zoas? Or would you recommend completely fragging the corals off and not using the rock as is?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
If you haven't noticed any pests in that tank you might be ok, but I would consider fragging the corals off if you want to be 100% safe.

50. comment for Week 49: How to prevent and treat reef tank pests | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

Johnny Clulow
Johnny Clulow - 7 years ago
Hi. In next's week video can you cover Ich and the use of a copper tank. I'm one week away from the end of my qt period and it would be great to know I've taken all measures correctly. I've avoided my LFS advise by getting one so knowing if it's possible to never have ich is something I'm really interested in also you're the only guys I know who take the science approach and provide proof.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
We will cover that in the fish disease video. :)
Abram Langston
Abram Langston - 7 years ago
If I were to plumb a separate tank (no sand or rock) into my sump and use this as a quarantine, would this be effective?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Unfortunately no, the water would be shared between the two tanks and the contamination could spread.
Marc DeSantis
Marc DeSantis - 7 years ago
How about an episode on Tridacna Clams?
Israfil M. Haniff
Israfil M. Haniff - 6 years ago
I was just thinking this!
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Good point! Maybe in the future :)
Milton English
Milton English - 7 years ago
Hey, how much Bayer are you using for your dip
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
The recipe is pretty loose, but we used about 10ml in 4 oz of saltwater. Some folks use less, some use more. I would check out this thread here on Reef2Reef:

http://www.reef2reef.com/threads/bayer-insecticide-as-a-coral-dip.100496/
Keagan Wilson
Keagan Wilson - 7 years ago
Can a manta shrimp solve a rubric cube I heard that they might
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Not sure I've heard that one ;)
RMLLLLL
RMLLLLL - 7 years ago
Laser aiptasias! I had monti eating nudis, had to take all month's off, added 6 line wrasse, after 8 months should i try another monti?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
That's your call, but if you are confident every bit of montipora tissue was removed from the tank and you've waited 6 months I'd say you are ok.
goodall1bay
goodall1bay - 7 years ago
There was a time years ago that I got a load Indonesian wild live rock very cheap and thought it was wonderful because it came with coral all over it, months later I has emerald craps, dangerous sea slugs, thousands of bristle worms, some were close to a foot long and I even watched one have a go at a fish. Absolute disaster. It was so bad the sand was moving with bristle worms.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Oh man, that doesn't sound fun!
Matthew Meek
Matthew Meek - 7 years ago
Just found these videos today 49 weeks in one afternoon

My eyes are bleeding but I got my phd in reef keeping
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Haha, happy to hear you enjoyed it Matthew :)
Brian Patel
Brian Patel - 7 years ago
Hi Ryan. Welcome back and congratulations on the birth of your son!.... I don't know if anyone has raised this question yet, but I feel I need to ask after recently putting my hand in my tank and experiencing my first nasty electrical shock!! 1) Is the BRS160 protected against stray voltage and if so how? 2) Except for heaters which are all AC current, would I minimise my risk by using DC current equipment only 3) Is there a risk of stray voltage from DC equipment? and finally 4) Do you have any plans on doing an informative video on this topic to prevent fellow reefers from experiencing what happened to me or God forbid even worse? Thank you in advance.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Hey there Brian! Happy to hear you are ok. Our number one recommendation for tank safety is having the system on a ground fault circuit interruptor. I like to use the GFCI breakers. They are more expensive and may require an electrician to install depending on your experience, but they are quicker and easier to install in my opinion than a few GFCI outlets. Prior to us installing the 160 we had an electrician come in and install a few in our panel. DC powered items will still likely give you a shock. Amps are your biggest concern, however with DC pumps they do usually offer a lower voltage.
that salty dog chris
that salty dog chris - 7 years ago
hahah he said give it to someone you hate
Pushkar Chitale
Pushkar Chitale - 7 years ago
green star polyps plzzz
Phong Le
Phong Le - 7 years ago
i had my GSP swallow up my twizzler colony, and even grew over my sps. no matter how much i tried to contain them, it was growing faster and more aggressive. had to remove the whole rock it was on and gave it to my lfs.
Iván Santos Castaldo
Iván Santos Castaldo - 7 years ago
How is the kalkwasser paste for pruning GSP made? It's starting to take over one of my main rock structures.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Simply mix some kalk powder and water into a toothpaste like consistency :)
Mxsnow145
Mxsnow145 - 7 years ago
Can you do a vid on copepods? What are the best kind? where to buy? and how to keep them? Also what ever happened to a Flow video of the VorTech MP's?
Keagan Wilson
Keagan Wilson - 7 years ago
+Fitz Fam I suppose never thought about that
Fitz Fam
Fitz Fam - 7 years ago
+BulkReefSupplyCom You could add in Amphipods too! I am thinking about adding to my new 90 gallon but unsure if that is wise. Pods 2 for 1 vid!
Keagan Wilson
Keagan Wilson - 7 years ago
+BulkReefSupplyCom oh I never tried flake food before I think I will try that sounds cheaper thank you
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Good suggestion! Bob has some great points. I have a culture of tiger pods I've had at home for a few years. They are pretty undemanding, i simply feed them a bit of flake food every so often and would be what I would suggest for getting started with them.
Keagan Wilson
Keagan Wilson - 7 years ago
Maybe I can help I breed them with the best are triger pods which are the adult kind, you can buy them almost any saltwater store online is kind of a gamble, to keep them they don't require much they will eat the algae in the tank and they also eat phytoplankton which are a pain in the butt to put in the tank because they add lots of nitrate when having them put them in a refugium the best is a hang on refugium because they enter safely in the tank I hope this helps!
Mxsnow145
Mxsnow145 - 7 years ago
I've used coral RX for about a year now on over 15 sps frags and have only had one hitch hiker stay on a frag.That was an sps crab. After reading the forums i was 50/50 on keeping it. I ended up traded that frag to my LFS for some store credit.

TBH QT's are why out of the budget... i'd rather spend that money on a couple new Radion pro gen 4... maybe once i get them (blackfridaysale hopefully) i can just the gen 3 on a QT.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Nice, Coral RX is good stuff.
Phong Le
Phong Le - 7 years ago
they are pretty cool but yeah, cant to sure about crabs.
Brandon Miller
Brandon Miller - 7 years ago
will the kaulkwasser residue in my top off tank go away as I add more to/di water to the top off tank ?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Ok, cool. I would suggest every month or so to clean that out. :)
Brandon Miller
Brandon Miller - 7 years ago
yes
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Nope, you'll need to clean that out on occasion. Are you currently using kalkwasser?
Anthony's Malawi Predators
Anthony's Malawi Predators - 7 years ago
wow I can't believe we're so close to a full year! the tank looks amazing!
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Thanks! We're really happy with how well it is growing.
NorCalDubber
NorCalDubber - 7 years ago
i thought copepods where good?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Most are, but there are some bad apples out there. Red bugs are a great example of a copepod that eats acropora and can grow into plague proportions in the reef tank.
Dylan Wilkinson
Dylan Wilkinson - 7 years ago
"I would punch them in the face!"
tony Lemque
tony Lemque - 6 years ago
no.. almost evrytime i punch a face, i go to prison.. waste of time.
warddman
warddman - 7 years ago
bayer is the bomb
Chris Branconnier
Chris Branconnier - 7 years ago
What would be the best way to kill zoas that are taking over an entire rock? Would spreading kalkwasser on the zoa head do the trick? Or maybe a simple scissor cut to the head? I would assume that may leave toxins in the water if I did cut them..
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
If possible I'd recommend fragging them off the rock. That way you have some frags you can trade with other hobbyists or your local fish store. If that's not possible, then kalk will be your best bet :)
johnnykat21
johnnykat21 - 7 years ago
I removed most of my monti's to a quarantine tank. And used a soft bristled tooth brush to remove the nudibranchs and eggs.
What can you recommend for fighting MEN.
If possible please give in depth details of where to get/ use the products. The video went by this very quick.
Thanks guys. You rock.
johnnykat21
johnnykat21 - 7 years ago
+BulkReefSupplyCom
Thanks guys. I had a feeling that was the answer. I have been doing that a little at a time.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Unfortunately these are some of the most difficult pests to eliminate. The best treatment in our experience seems pretty extreme, but it's a necessary evil in this case. Your best bet is to frag off a small healthy piece of each montipora that you can absolutely guarantee has no eggs or nudibranchs on it, and put the frags in a quarantine tank/ Then, throw the rest of the montipora out - you can grow them back using the frags you made after you've taken care of the nudibranchs. Make sure that all the montipora in the aquarium is removed or killed with kalk paste, and let the tank sit montipora-free for 2-3 months. During this time the nudibranchs in the tank will starve to death.
bvaughn777
bvaughn777 - 7 years ago
fav dip Bayer alternating with coral rx pro
bvaughn777
bvaughn777 - 7 years ago
no not mixed, alternating.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Interesting. Not mixed right?
Fitz Fam
Fitz Fam - 7 years ago
I believe if Ryan punched someone in the face he would also be quick to forgive and follow up with some good coaching.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Under normal circumstances yes, but I'm pretty darn serious when it comes to my tanks :P
Gilmar Rodriguês
Gilmar Rodriguês - 7 years ago
Hello, I'm from Brazil, so many varieties here equipment for aquariums and are very expensive and have mainly animals but colorful, are a fortune. Would send him here?
Joseph Jones
Joseph Jones - 7 years ago
I am gonna try to do a Saltwater tank. I can afford a 25-30 gallon tank. How many fish should I get.
goodall1bay
goodall1bay - 7 years ago
Stay away from fish with high metabolism ; such as tangs or Angels . First they need loads of space and second they eat a lot and require large systems . Plus many other reasons , 30 gallons is tiny and I would say keep a pair of clowns and nothing else, maybe some snails or a few dwarf hermit crabs
Keagan Wilson
Keagan Wilson - 7 years ago
+Joseph Jones no problem bro
Joseph Jones
Joseph Jones - 7 years ago
+Bob “SuperDKYoshibros” Sagit alright, thanks!!
Keagan Wilson
Keagan Wilson - 7 years ago
+Joseph Jones I would buy a pistol shrimp and goby pair that's my favorite one slightly big fish that I like for that kind of tank is a dwarf angler
Joseph Jones
Joseph Jones - 7 years ago
+Charles Morgan I dont have a fish store close to me. Do you think pet smart would be able to answer my questions?
Charles Morgan
Charles Morgan - 7 years ago
I suggest doing research finding out each fish's parameters, clownfish are always a solid first fish. Just look up each fish and you'll see. Your local fish store should also be able to answer these and other typical questions.
Joseph Jones
Joseph Jones - 7 years ago
+Bob Sagit okay, what fish wouldn't get to big?
Keagan Wilson
Keagan Wilson - 7 years ago
I would say 3 or 4
Dee From Brooklyn
Dee From Brooklyn - 7 years ago
I have to say i stick with REVIVE dip. Do you feel that sand gets old? Does it need to be replaced
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
I like Revive a lot as well. When it comes to sand, I keep a shallow bed and I like to siphon it clean every water change. On thicker sand beds in really old tanks that haven't been cleaned this could be a concern however. :)
Hunter Ross
Hunter Ross - 7 years ago
my favourite dip is onion, its soooo good with any chip.
Hunter Ross
Hunter Ross - 7 years ago
Ur welcome
Joseph Krause
Joseph Krause - 7 years ago
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
:P
ReefNation
ReefNation - 7 years ago
Ryan!
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Spu7nik!
gord oland
gord oland - 7 years ago
Another awesome video.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Thanks!
T Surro
T Surro - 7 years ago
Mushrooms are the worst,,!,,,!great video!!
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
They can get out of hand pretty quick!
Storm Sheldon
Storm Sheldon - 7 years ago
I use coral Rx and it seems to work great. But my star polyps have taken over a portion of me zoas :(
Storm Sheldon
Storm Sheldon - 7 years ago
+BulkReefSupplyCom I'm not quite sure but I believe I can if I try. I had them on an island but it was close enough to the rock for the polyps to reach lol second tank problems lol
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Bummer, are you able to peel the star polyps back?
Devin Maldonado
Devin Maldonado - 7 years ago
I have a green bta and he bleached any advice
Devin Maldonado
Devin Maldonado - 7 years ago
+BulkReefSupplyCom I have had him for 6 months now
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
How long have you had him?
ill have Uh, uhhh
ill have Uh, uhhh - 7 years ago
I have a few pokémon eating my acro, I got a few but i cant cetch em all. Any tips?
Mxsnow145
Mxsnow145 - 7 years ago
Best answer!
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Rare candies are key. Since these are likely water Pokemon, use a Grass type to defeat them. It's super effective!
Rudy B
Rudy B - 7 years ago
Great Vid, always good info.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Thanks Rudy!
Paul Wieland
Paul Wieland - 7 years ago
What, no mention of the dreaded aceol planaria flatworm? I hate these things. How can I manage them once I have them, RT
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Good call! We talked about when we were brainstorming pests to cover in the video, it must have slipped my mind. I have had the best luck using Flatworm Exit from Salifert to eradicate them, but you do need to perform it multiple times to break the egg-juvenile-adult life cycle. That's a great question for RT in the 52 FAQ.
Clyde Macasero
Clyde Macasero - 7 years ago
I certainly have followed all of those you've mentioned, with the exception of quarantine tanks (i only have a 20 gal long). My main evaluation is inspecting the tank the corals are in, and each frag in that tank as much as possible. I believe that's the MOST IMPORTANT step to introducing the corals. Fyi, i'm a reef rookie (going on 2 months only).
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Nice! Sounds like you have a good and solid plan. I would recommend looking into QT as well potentially.
Amin __
Amin __ - 7 years ago
thanks! what is the dosage per gallon for the insect killer? and for how long ? please and thank you :)
Amin __
Amin __ - 7 years ago
+BulkReefSupplyCom perfecto ;)
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
The recipe is pretty loose, but we used about 10ml in 4 oz of saltwater. Some folks use less, some use more. I would check out this thread here on Reef2Reef:

http://www.reef2reef.com/threads/bayer-insecticide-as-a-coral-dip.100496/
FREAky_rEEFEr
FREAky_rEEFEr - 7 years ago
Love these informative videos ,Thank you and keep up the great work Ryan!
If you get a chance check out my tank , it's super healthy and I learned a lot from you :)
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Jacob Smith
Jacob Smith - 7 years ago
about a year ago I bought various micro fauna including "Beneficial" bristle Worms from ipsf.com what are your thoughts on them. I have never had any negative impact that I can tell on my corals. just wanted you opinion on them
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Bristleworms are great detrivores and good members of any cleanup crew. Care needs to be taken around them though since getting pricked by one can be a really uncomfortable experience. In most systems that have a well managed nutrient load, their population remains small and manageable. In "dirtier" tanks however their population can get out of control.
Carl Tommo
Carl Tommo - 7 years ago
Great vid!
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Thanks Carl!
Kevin Dewey
Kevin Dewey - 7 years ago
Welcome back Ryan! How is the baby?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Thanks, he is doing great!
ObserverDriftMusic
ObserverDriftMusic - 7 years ago
Saltwater Empire!! That's my LFS
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Love those guys!
Warren Wang
Warren Wang - 7 years ago
Favorite dip is Bayer, but there's a pretty crazy bleach experiment going on at R2R for dino prevention/treatment. Keeping an eye out to see if it turns out to be useful against other pests.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Perfect Warren, thanks!
Warren Wang
Warren Wang - 7 years ago
93 pages deep. Enjoy the read. It's spawned a second thread about bleach to treat velvet.
http://reef2reef.com/threads/dinoflagellates-dinos-a-possible-cure-follow-along-and-see.253917/
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Whoa, bleach? That's pretty extreme. Have a link?
RagnaRØKS
RagnaRØKS - 7 years ago
Undipped coral in the 160 : "I might punch them on the face." ROFLMFAO!
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Haha, it's THAT serious.
DAN MILLER
DAN MILLER - 7 years ago
yes!
Black Santa
Black Santa - 7 years ago
favorite dip? I'd have to say spinach artichoke, but crab dip is definitely up there.
Mandrake Fernflower
Mandrake Fernflower - 6 years ago
I prefer Dess–Martin periodinane
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
We like either CoralRX, Revive, or Bayer
Scott Taylor
Scott Taylor - 7 years ago
+BulkReefSupplyCom what dip brand do you suggest
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
No arguments there :)
Chilidoggs Reef Attempt
Chilidoggs Reef Attempt - 7 years ago
bahahaha
SS S
SS S - 7 years ago
Great vid. Any suggestions for sourcing fish online? I'm not confident in my LFS stock. Going to give Austin Aquafarms a try for some zoas.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Ok, cool! Personally I like places that offer an arrive alive guarantee, and have a good following/come with recommendation from users of some of the larger forums. In addition to that, you can see if your LFS would be willing to order from some of the premier aquaculture facilities like ORA and Sustainable Aquatics.
SS S
SS S - 7 years ago
Midas blenny, royal gramma and an ocellaris clown to replace my carpet surfer.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
What are you looking for specifically?
Ray Lee
Ray Lee - 7 years ago
but I ask for how to prevent ich and white spot and how to kill em all, now, I have lost all of my fish :'( but I do learn something new today
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
We'll be covering fish disease next week, but the key to ich is preventing it initially with a good QT procedure and a high quality fish food. Outside of that, medicating with copper in a separate quarantine tank is likely your best bet.
John John
John John - 7 years ago
Let me see if I got this right: That Bayer insect killer is not an aquarium product sold in reef stores, it is a common insecticide for household use? The same thing we use to spray cockroaches and spiders?
If so, how much should we use?
Can we use any brand or just this particular one?
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Yeah, mainly. It's tough to say for sure which are safe. This particular type of Bayer has shown the best results and is recommended by most hobbyists that use it.
John John
John John - 7 years ago
+BulkReefSupplyCom
I suppose the reason for you not suggesting any other brand is because there hasn't been proof yet of some other product that works the same but is still harmless to the coral. Right?
I hope I can find this product in my country. I'm sure it works better and kills more things than any other coral dipping product you'll find in a reef store.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Yup, that's right. Sounds ridiculous doesn't it? It works super well though. You will want to use Bayer Complete in the blue bottle. This thread is also great to reference:

http://www.reef2reef.com/threads/bayer-insecticide-as-a-coral-dip.100496/
jongalt26
jongalt26 - 7 years ago
Yes thats correct, Bayer Insect Killer boroaquatics.com has a good set of instructions and more can be found on reefcentral and reef2reef
OG Mud bone
OG Mud bone - 7 years ago
How can I add all the benefits from live rock w/o adding live rock
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Which benefits specifically are you looking for? Honestly dry rock essentially turns into live rock over time in the tank. :)
Fig and Spade
Fig and Spade - 7 years ago
You can't. Yet.

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Scott Dickey
Scott Dickey - 7 years ago
Great video ! so good to see all this info in one concise video.
BulkReefSupplyCom
BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago
Thanks Scott, glad to hear you liked it!
Rob Holmes
Rob Holmes - 7 years ago
first! woohoo

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