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Pet Fish Care : Beginner Saltwater Aquarium Setup

Setting up a beginner saltwater aquarium requires a large tank, a filtration system and lights. Setup a saltwater aquarium with tips from the owner of a fish pet ...

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Robert Cooper commented on 02 Jan 2015

He really needs to practice being on camera more.

lilhojo123 commented on 20 Jan 2015

This was put up 6 years ago?

Salt Water Aquarium W/Sump FOr BEGINNERS!

My First 40B Salt Water "Reef" Tank HOW TO, and some of the issues I came across and went through. Please leave comments and questions, Subscribe, I will ...

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FREESTYLE FISHING commented on 30 Apr 2015

Hey whats up. Im new to this as well and im using the fish cycle method . I know people say its bad for fish with all the ammonia and nitrite but thats why i use PRIME to detoxify the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. And my fish are doing fine. Im in week 4 of the cycle and my ammonia is gone just waiting for nitrite to go away and im good. Anyways the real reason im commenting is because i need help setting up a sump. I keep getting over flows on either the tank or the sump. Very frustrating to keep moping up water. So how do i set up the water level in the sump? I have a TOM AQUARIUM SUMP without the over flow box. And i have the jbj nano cube 28gallon. If you know anything about these tabks is that they come with what looks like a built in mini sump in the back part which is a giant over flow box. All i need is to get that water cycle from tank and sump correct and im good.

How to set up a marine tank Beginners

this is a video on how to set up a marine tank from the beginning for beginners and is the 1st in a series going to be released periodically.

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Raja Revi commented on 17 Jun 2015

Is there any thing out there which can help Add fish instantly?

ROTTER tube Reef commented on 15 Jul 2015

+Raja Revi only if you are adding them to a tank that is cycled....not a brand new tank. that's disaster waiting to happen. you also need to add them slowly, like once a month or so. patience.

65 Gallon Saltwater Aquarium Setup Part 1

This is the first video in a series documenting the setup process of my 65 Gallon Saltwater Aquarium. Part 1 focuses on the overall plan for the tank and stand ...

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MonkinOut commented on 12 Apr 2012

Lighting requirements will differ between types so knowing what direction you want to go in is key. There are a ton of options. Power compact (PC) fluorescent lighting is for corals that require low to moderate lighting, such as leathers and LPS. T5s are great for corals that require moderate to high light. Metal Halide if the high output lights needed for SPS corals and anemones. LEDs fall into each lighting output category but, be prepared to pay for a high output, controllable LED fixture.

MonkinOut commented on 09 May 2012

If your tank is glass and the scratch isn't deep enough to feel with your finger nail, there is a chance you can polish out the scratch with Cerium Oxide. It is a powder you mix with water to form a paste. You can apply it by hand or with a rotary polishing tool (a buffing wheel or a pad that attaches to a drill). Lower your tank water level below the scratches, mask off the area with plastic and tape, and be sure to clean up before refilling. It will take some time and effort. Good luck!

Josh Russell commented on 06 Aug 2012

The name sometimes leads to misunderstandings, as the "live rock" itself is not actually alive, but is made simply from the aragonite skeletons of long dead corals, or other calcareous organisms, which in the ocean form the majority of coral reefs. When taken from the ocean it is usually encrusted with coralline algae and inhabited by a multitude of marine organisms. The many forms of micro and macroscopic marine life that live on and inside of the rock, which acts as an ideal habitat.

MonkinOut commented on 10 Dec 2011

@ippie888 As far as heaters go, the key is to size the heater to not only the tank size but to the difference in temperature between your home's temp and the desired temp for your water. For example, if your home is 68 and you want the water 80, you have to have a heater that can bring the water volume up 12 degrees and keep it there. I would say for a 29 gallon, as long as the temp difference is less than 20 degrees, you should be just fine with a 100 watt heater. Great question!

MonkinOut commented on 30 Mar 2011

@NJ211 Thanks for the comment. A few things have changed since I made part 1which will be shown in upcoming videos. I actually stumbled onto ultimatereef's site a couple weeks back and found some great information and pictures in the TOTM (Tank of the Month) section. As for my videos, I'm trying to document my experiences with my first marine tank. If individuals or companies have offered or given me useful help along the way, I'm going to pass that along through my videos.

MonkinOut commented on 20 Feb 2012

@graphicphoenix the live sand actually has beneficial bacteria living within/on the sand/water mix in the package. Buying sand with the bacteria already living in it can help speed up the growth of the populations necessary to assist in the breakdown of ammonia that comes from waste (food breakdown, fish pee and poo). It's not necessary because the "good" bacteria will grow naturally over time. I consider it more of a jump start. Hope this helps answer your question.

MonkinOut commented on 08 Mar 2011

@zacguitarshreder12 I definitely will keep updating the community regarding my project. It's great to hear people out there are actually interested in my system. As far as my lighting goes, the main light bar (ReefBrite) doesn't have a control for each individual light color (They are all on or off). I picked up a smaller blue led only (stunner) light strip for the early morning and evening hours. You'll see it around 9:50 in the video. Thanks for the support.

MonkinOut commented on 25 Apr 2011

@jbliss2000007 Thanks man...I'm trying to do everything right (set myself up for success). Even though I have experience with fresh water fish (african cichlids), saltwater is a much different animal. I almost dove in head first before I really knew what I was doing (which resulted in me purchasing a few items that I ended up changing). I'm glad I put on the breaks because I've learned a lot in the past couple months. Hopefully my patience will pay off.

MonkinOut commented on 25 Oct 2011

@209eflores I actually went to my LFS to buy the tank and the owner told me about how he felt the same way a you do regarding the stands he used to sell. He ended up finding a local carpenter to build his stands and canopies for the store. Since I was wiling to wait, he helped me order the stand in the style and color I wanted. I'm in the metro Detroit area but I'm sure you could find someone that does the same type of thing in your area. Good Luck!

karsseboomh22 commented on 12 Apr 2011

@MonkinOut yeah man you have no idea all the stuff you will learn from being on there all day. Your local fish store wont teach you half the stuff you will learn from reef central. There is master reef keepers on there that have 50 plus years in reef keeping talking about different things. Guys on reef central have wrote famous reef keeping books, i mean you will go back to you lfs an teach them a thing about reef tanks.

Dirtbike Hooligan commented on 08 Mar 2011

hey keep making videos on your tank setup process would love to see it all setup with coral and stuff you will love led's with the shimmer and color they produce on the coral its amazing those led's can you just turn the blue's on or is it just all of them because you will want some kind of actinic for in the morning and evening and led actinics are verry nice :)

209eflores commented on 25 Oct 2011

I just seen your first video. I like how you researched everything. I kind of rushed into everything. I have a 65 gallon tall. Who made your canopy because I need one and I don't like the ones in the local fish stores and there way over priced.. I live in Stockton ca where are you from? Well I'm going to check out your other vids tomorrow.

MonkinOut commented on 24 Jan 2012

I am planning on it but I may change my lighting. i really like the idea of having LED lighting that can be fully controlled. Having the ability to adjust the light spectrum/color effects is something my current LED's can't do. The downside to the adjustable LED's is the price...they cost a lot more compared to non-controllable LED lights.

MonkinOut commented on 18 Apr 2011

@ArcAngel9008 I ended up returning the koralia and upgraded to a tunze nanostream 6055. I plan on getting a tank controller so even though I want a MP40 (or two), I'm going to focus on saving for the tank controller first. An MP40 will hopefully be a future purchase. Thanks for the comment.

z3dzo commented on 17 Mar 2012

Great video!! I just got reading about aquariums and for the last 2 weeks I've not stopped reading! It's so addictive! You're video is inspiring. Knowing that someone was in my place wanting to start their own system makes me want to learn more and when I have got the basics I'll start.

MonkinOut commented on 04 Apr 2012

Thanks for the comment. The tank is a Marineland Corner-Flo pre-drilled 65 gallon aquarium. The size is 36" x 18" x 24" and weighs 87 lbs dry. I opted for the ultra-clear glass option (not as good as starfire glass) but still really nice. I ordered it from my Local Fish Store.

NJ211 commented on 29 Mar 2011

dude nice setup but you should lay off the newyorksteelo love :P, a good site is ultimatereef(.)com got amazing tanks blow every tank ive seen out the water even steelo's makes his look like a goldfish from the fun fair. but once again nice setup man

MonkinOut commented on 06 Jun 2012

HA...my wife caught that the first time she watched this video. I probably should make a contest out of it (how many times do I say "ya know" in this video). She'll get a kick out of your comment. Thanks for the laugh and for sharing!

Truong Vo commented on 10 Dec 2011

uh excuse me, can u help me out? i have a 20 gallon fish tank and i have it mostly set up(all but the decorations) but my dad said that instead we'll be getting a 29 gallon tank, so is it okay if i use a 100 watt for a 29 gallon?

MonkinOut commented on 25 Mar 2011

@hhinojosareef1 Funny you mention that because after doing a little research online myself (after part 1), I came to the same conclusion. I'm planning on covering that (and more) in my next video. Thanks for the comment and sub.

Hector Hinojosa commented on 25 Mar 2011

for your back round on your tank i would paint it. thats what i did i used krylon fussin spray paint. i saw this on youtube trust me it looks very nice. thats if you waned to that. cant wait to see your tank done ;]

CORAL FOR BEGINNERS 101

This is a very brief description of some of the basic beginner corals I would recommend starting out with if you're going to be starting a new Saltwater Tank.

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jd32506 commented on 07 Jun 2013

This is probably a stupid question (no experience salt water tanks/corals), but just wondering if you think a coral could survive in a ecosphere type setting? A closed container so water can't evaporate and salinity levels would remain the same but still open the jar for target feeding and whatnot. Maybe a shrimp and/or snail or something if the coral didn't eat anything bigger than brine shrimp/microorganisms?

m2dad2 commented on 17 Mar 2015

I have a 29 gallon Biocube with many types of corals that have thrived for four years now. However, can't seem to keep Xenias although everyone says they are a piece of cake to keep. Anyone had the same kind of problem and found an answer as to why?

Alec Taylor commented on 23 Jul 2013

I don't think so because you need to refresh oxygen levels. Maybe if you oxygenated the water it could work. There could be other complications but this was just the first one that would be a major problem.

yazeed altall commented on 22 Oct 2013

hello witch is better to start with fish or corals?

tkey3425 commented on 11 Jul 2013

Saltwater Fish Tanks : Beginner's Guide to Saltwater Fish Tanks

Saltwater fish tanks should be placed in a location in which they will be enjoyed, and it's important to decorate the tank with filtration in mind. Avoid creating an ...

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leavegrandmaalone commented on 17 Aug 2010

@kissmarkhing Damsels are very aggressive and 'Hardy' especially yellow tipped tailed Damsels. It could of been they bullied the Clown fish. Or you added it too soon to your tank. How long has the tank been running. Check your nitrate, nitrite and PH levels before even thinking of purchasing live stock. If a clown fish can die, which is considered too a 'Hardy' fish corals and invertebrates will not stand a chance.You will also need adequate lighting to feed the corals.

suganthanz commented on 18 Feb 2012

You need to have ammonium filtering system for your Salt fish tank. It usually consists of three separate small tanks below the main tank. These tanks contains some materials i'm not familiar with it. It gets rid of ammonium (which looks like a dark brown liquid) from the main tank and that makes it possible for the sea fish to survive in better environment !

Alex Noel commented on 18 Aug 2011

Dont cycle your tank with any fish or inverts. Worst idea. Buy yourself a cocktail shrimp from the market and throw it in and leave it there for 3 days or so. then add LR. You will have diatoms in 3 days and your cycle will start.

Brian Smith commented on 04 Aug 2011

Can someone message me and tell me everything I need to get started. I have a 60gallon tank and some decor. (that's all) Any info on the equipment I need for SW setup on my tank would be great. Thank u !