@wolf3047 Good question. I have helped beginners start both freshwater and saltwater. Each type of tank can be simple or complicated, I think either can be very successful for beginners. If you were most interested in Saltwater or a marine tank, spend time studying about it first. Not adding a bunch of fish or corals but starting slowly seems to help. If you can, find someone who has a tank and is successful to guide you along. Get a basic tank going then add stuff slowly.
@RandomProductions81 There are many brands of salt water salt out there. Salt for salt water aquariums is made and tested so that the results are consistent. By having "known" or "tested trace elements" which are consistent it allows the user to help troubleshoot problems. Most salt for salt water aquariums it purchased at a fish store. It is mixed with water and then added (hopefully slowly!) to the tank. Sometimes the amount of water to salt is adjusted to adjust the tank but not always.
Good video I wish the comment with guitarman wasn't removed. That way i can read his dumb ass comments and see how stupid he was. Oh well One less hater to worry about :)
@Keanudabeast No. As long as you do 30% water changes montly and you do keep up with it u don't. If u blow it off then you've gonna be sorry. Personall experience XD, But yeah 10% water changes weekly is good. Wait 5 gallons?! Wow.. Um hope u dont have any fish in their...
@Keanudabeast No...but there are benefits, and a few drawbacks. Smaller tanks, such as a five gallon, tend to react or change faster than larger tanks. I think they are a great way to start too, if you can keep a five gallon going then certainly a larger tank is a cinch. Sumps are great, I love the tanks I have with them. But I still have small tanks without them, one has been successful since 1996--both work. Sumps keep it easier, but are absolutely necessary.
@mrinotsleeping what ? are you kidding me ? we ve been using these methods for years and yes it is out side the scope of water changes ,,, but so are lot of things we do , i remeber when skimming was unheard of and we still use chlorine with dolphins and whales ps most bleech breaks down into salt sodium chloride when heated but any ways , what does any of this have to do with the mistake that a hydrometer measures grams per litre/gravity and the other is part per million salinity?
@lesterclaypool1 Further, how many beginners even know were to find a refractometer, calibrate it and then apply what they learn. Even the salinity levels of the ocean have a tremendous variance across the world. I may write a video aimed at a right-brained dominated learner with common terms to illustrate a concept about fish keeping which is essential to success and often neglected, but that doesn't mean I don't know the science behind it.
@mrinotsleeping well you are using the WRONG TERMS ,, like it or not that is the truth ,,, if you know the science behind it or not does not change the fact your using the wrong terms ,, to me it like saying the speedometer measures temperture ,,, heres the fact you cant measure grams of salt in salinity ,,,
@lesterclaypool1 Outside of this clip and the others we posted on you tube, did you ever watch anything I authored? Anyone can take a cheap shot, but where is your work? So you didn't know CO2 was acid, no one is trying to rip you about it. You talk about adding ozone and allude to the benefits of it.. it isn't essential Ozone may have its place but it isn't essential for success, neither is ripping anyone, but water changes are.
The point is the terms are used interchangeably, perhaps incorrectly, but even the in the instructions written by the manufacturers. Look at the slate (graphic) in the video, one could deduce it was written correctly, and to side with you, incorrectly on the same slate. That's the point. Terms are not black and white, to pretend they are is narrow. Just because someone is asking for a salinity meter supplier doesn't mean they need a dissertation. You assume everyone is below you.
I will go out on a limb here, and state that store owners have a tremendous advantage over their customers. Continually their tanks are being bagged and taken home, make up water is minute compared to the new water added. They become complacent in their abilities, often they are experts to boot. But there water is continually taken out in little baggies, the home aquarist has a much better success rate if they adopt a regular water change schedule.
well here a problem with this video ,,,, right off the bat he makes the mistake of salinity while he uses a hydormeter ,, a hydormeter does not measure salinity ,,, as well he makes a generalisation that corals like clean water ,,, but he leaves out the fact that is must be clean but not new ,, cycled clean and healthy NOT NEW WATER ,,,,,this is a foolish video
When we filmed this video it was a first draft of a script that I later produced into beginners guide for people to gain interest in fish keeping and specifically marine. While I can find some general ideas in what your saying, I think you may misunderstand the point. Salt water isn't black and white. It is an art and a science. These are general terms, to help a beginner get the basis of a tank figured out.
@mrinotsleeping well at the time of filming this video i wish you would have cared to include actual marine knowlage and information thats factual because thats not much of a help to beginners is it ?and how is incorrect information helpful ? this i dont under stand ,,, so what is your point ? i think it kills fish and makes the hobby a drag for beginners when you lie to them ,,,
Well, that solves it then. You should perhaps be a certifier for everyone. Start by writing EVERYONE in the hobby and get them to join with you into your nomenclature. Start with Deep Six, who makes a fantastic hydrometer, and get them to rewrite every time they state their product measures salinity. Then write TFH, actually you should write Axelrod, he used to own it, get him to change everything too.
@mrinotsleeping well thats solves nothing ,,, and the fact is a hydrometer measures gravtity / bouyancy,, not actually salinity does it ? no it does not ! and i have been printed in tfh no big deal just the fact ! and herbert would love to hear you say this ,,, so would udo and albert also ,,, your a real fool that does not know what hes talking about ,,but that does not change the facts that you made a mistake in this video and are to arogant to repair it ,,, thats foolish
While your at it, elaborate on your claim of "not new water," cycled clean, "average salinity for the entire ocean" and the rest of the weak supports you use to hold your ranting stage on.
While I know that hydrometer measures specific gravity and a refractometer, if calibrated correctly will give a more accurate reading of salinity, it really isn't a critical part of keeping a reef tank. Millions of hobbyist and professionals have taken care of tanks for years without a refractometer. You make a lot of assumptions in your narrow-minded comments. Let me clarify. I am the voice in the video. Goto amazon.com and search for Carson Passey you will see the videos.
@mrinotsleeping that we dont need a refractormeter / fractor ,,, but we do use a hydrometer ,,, and the assumtions are you dont know what your talking about ,,,, because you are giving BS information ,,, and thats the truth ,,,
Salinity meters are available at nearly every pet store, all marine fish stores, and online etc... There are many different kinds, all tend to be useful to some point. You can put startfish inside with moon jellies, the question is then, how long will it survive....unfortunately the answer is....it depends, on the starfish and the tank....some situations will work some don't.... My recommendation is to start slow, put off the star fish for a bit....
@mrinotsleeping its me again and about redox ,,, coral need trace elements and that why i do water change ,,, not to effect the redox ,,, who in the world told you this incorrect story about redox and orp ? because they stered you in the totally wrong direction ,,, trust me or look it up ive been doing this for decades ,, and the last thing we need is another guy telling us wrong facts ,, if there any thing you wish to know just ask ,, dont make it up as you go PLEASE
So after decades do you ever try and help anyone? Or do you just sit and flame in a effort to inflate your self? Certainly you have heard someone refer to a hydrometer as a salinity meter before! I just don't think you are really benefitting anyone. I am not making a book here, just a simple comment or two. This video was a way to show Mr. Joe Beginner how to mix salt water.
The simplest part of reef keeping is often intimidating to a beginner. Mixing salt, I found was a very intimidating part to new aquarists. If you want to rip on me, the video, or my knowledge go ahead. Email me and I will get you a phone number if it would make you feel better.
@mrinotsleeping oh yes i do help people and one of the ways i help people is to make sure if i see some one give bull shit information i try to correct the lies ,, and a hydrometer is NOT a salinity meter ,,, they are neasured the same way and are not the same thing ,,, so stop giving joe beginner WRONG INFORMATION ,,, and who told you the bullshit you said about redox ? you are so off the mark with that one its not funny ,,, go read a book and learn !
I am talking about BOD, biological oxygen demands on the take, adding more CO2 and thus shifting the Ph of the water south or more acidic. When you write redox and orp, and make blanket statements, I don't trust you at all. Acid-base shift are exactly what redox means, Redox is slang for Oxidation-reaction is acid-base. The nitrogen cycle produces CO2, co2 is an acid and brings down the Ph, water changes remove BOD, organic solutes, thus reducing CO2.
@mrinotsleeping well your trying ,yes we do adjust ph with CO 2 , but CO 2 is not an acid its a gas although it can effect ph and toxicicity of amoniia and the shere fact that oxgen is used while decompostion occurs means that your orp and dropping and this can be stopped with Ozone (O3)water changes resupply trace elements and help a little ,,, but it is useless if your waters better in the tank than what you can mix ,personally i dont care if trust me or not ,
@mrinotsleeping this isnt a salinity measuring devise this is a hydrometer ,,, it measures grams of salt for litre water ,,, not salinity ,,, sorry to interupt but mrinotsleeping is giving the wrong information again salinity in most of the oceans is 34. 60 - 34. 80 and can change with temperature and is measured in part per million ,,, not grams per litre as in a reef tank which we use a hydrometer
@pizzamaster110211 dont buy a salinity measuring devise for one they are very exspensive and two they are not what you need ,,,, what you need is a hydrometer and can be found in most pet stores ,,, for most fish and inverts you ll be looking for 10 :20 to 10 24 ,,, thats grams of salt per litre of water ,,, then you begin the cycle ,,, but thats another story
@ardasheer ick / odinium is the white spots on your fish and yes i appears in a change of temperaure a draft, a chill or water changes that are not the same temperature when adding new water to your talk try to get it as close as possible ,, or two or three degrees above the tanks temperature you can do this by flaoting bags in your resevior or tank just like adding fish for salt tanks that are fish only we use copper as the treatment copper kills inverts and the paracite is an invert
actually theres a big mistake notice at 1:11 he says that the fish and corals will appreciate the clean water ,,,, but the fact is that new mixxed salt water has a low REDOX and corals do not like that at all ! as well the numbers that are used to measure the gravity are based on the grams of salt to the litres of water hence 10 ;22 is 22 grams of salt to one litre of water ,,, why does this video tell people thing like this ? or for that matter no bodys videos do ?
@mrinotsleeping about redox and what it is trust me i do know my orp and redox measurements and what they are and heres some facts for you you dont balance redox fish dont make redox so either you dont have an idea what your talking about or some body lied to you because redox is the potential for your water to break things down it is the reduction potential not some thing fish produce and fresh mixxed salt solution has a redox of about 256 mv clean esablished water about 450 mv
I believe I've made it clear that I no longer care about comments coming from people that have no idea what they are talking about. I've moved on, you should too.
I think if anyone believes (sucessful) saltwater aquariums (even fish only) are not expensive and high maintenance they are in for a big surprise. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying and or trying to make money off of you. That said its a fun and challenging hobby. Good luck. You may need it!
MrTomster93, it is a simple but effective trick. When you fill up a tank with sand, or argonite...etc. whatever the substrate it, you can fill it slowly and defuse the water. For this video, I took a large piece of batting (about four to six inches wide) clamped it to the end of the fill hose with something like a plastic close-pin. Fill was slow didn't disturb the water.
Hey guys other than guitar5525 ill tell u its simple to care for a saltwater aquarium and im 13 and ive had one since i was 10 with no help if u have any aquestions message me
la mezcla de sal me mata los corales vivos que tengo que hacer definitivamente buscar agua de mar o que!!!!!!!!!!inclusive la sal ma a matado varios peces.. ya estoy cansado de eso voy a probar de esta forma!!!!!!
look at what you just wrote. You're the one having the temper tantrum. If you love this business so much then why don't you encourage people who show an interest instead of embarrassing yourself by being so ridiculously condescending that even my dog is laughing at you.
dude, you are picking on a 12 year old. You are twice his age. Grow up. If you are such an "expert", then give him some advice. What is the point of commenting on youtube videos and picking on kids?
dude just shut the hell up you ignorant bastard i already have an aquarium it is a tropical tank i am getting a saltwater tank soon so go to hell you stupid loser i dont beleive anything you say about your aquarium all i wanted was to learn how to start one not here all of this shit from you about your gay aquarium cus no one cares
Don't, start with a warm freshwater aquarium first, they're much easier to maintain. Once you get the hang of it (don't be surprised, it will need a _LOT_ of attention) you can try a saltwater one.
Then i think your best bet would be to go to an experienced aquarium holder, or a specialized aquarium shop, as setting up a saltwater aquarium can quite a lot of work, depending on what you want in it.
Did you us a reef (Eco aqualizer) to keep your reef tank in crystal clear waters ? beucaes there great i have one too . monthly water changes for my tank. only 10 % of water chang eliminates cloudiness & yellowing of water..stabilizes ph and increases oxygen reduces the need for water changes restores water's natural equilibrium reduces GREEN algae and RED Slime 75 gal as well .you shoud check it out> its new and best of the year results within 48 hours
KINDA? , it takes alot to first set up but once you get use to it, and do regular maintnece its not that bad, but it takes a alot of money but in the end its well worth the effort
if you like marine looking fish, get african cichlids. they have marine fish colors but are freshwater. they need some salt in there tanks and thats it. they are awesome
I like the instant ocean for the salt and the hydrometer, they're easier to read. I have a brackish tank for now, but i plan to make it all saltwater in a year and a half or less. Should i get sea sand and take out the gravel/pebbles ( i heard it was better for the tank, plus i think it looks better), or is gravel just fine for now?
Nice video for 1:48, though maybe a mention of RO water, salt type, etc. Noobs should do lots of reading, a complete video setup could be an epic film lol.
Everyone should realize that the "salinity meter" (actually a hydrometer) is not a very accurate gauge of specific gravity or salinity. It is a good investment to purchase a refractometer for quick and accurate results.
do u need a heater for saltwater fish?
ippie888 2 months ago
deep six. that's whhat she said. lol
peinerchestical 3 months ago
How many years of freshwater fish keeping would you reccomend before going on to saltwater?
wolf3047 7 months ago
@wolf3047 Good question. I have helped beginners start both freshwater and saltwater. Each type of tank can be simple or complicated, I think either can be very successful for beginners. If you were most interested in Saltwater or a marine tank, spend time studying about it first. Not adding a bunch of fish or corals but starting slowly seems to help. If you can, find someone who has a tank and is successful to guide you along. Get a basic tank going then add stuff slowly.
mrinotsleeping 5 months ago
Answer
RandomProductions81 8 months ago
What kind of salt
RandomProductions81 8 months ago
@RandomProductions81 There are many brands of salt water salt out there. Salt for salt water aquariums is made and tested so that the results are consistent. By having "known" or "tested trace elements" which are consistent it allows the user to help troubleshoot problems. Most salt for salt water aquariums it purchased at a fish store. It is mixed with water and then added (hopefully slowly!) to the tank. Sometimes the amount of water to salt is adjusted to adjust the tank but not always.
mrinotsleeping 5 months ago
Nice auqascape
MriBackup 11 months ago
Good video I wish the comment with guitarman wasn't removed. That way i can read his dumb ass comments and see how stupid he was. Oh well One less hater to worry about :)
xXxNavinxXx 1 year ago
Do i need a sump for a 5 gallon tank
Keanudabeast 1 year ago
@Keanudabeast No. As long as you do 30% water changes montly and you do keep up with it u don't. If u blow it off then you've gonna be sorry. Personall experience XD, But yeah 10% water changes weekly is good. Wait 5 gallons?! Wow.. Um hope u dont have any fish in their...
xXxNavinxXx 1 year ago
@Keanudabeast No...but there are benefits, and a few drawbacks. Smaller tanks, such as a five gallon, tend to react or change faster than larger tanks. I think they are a great way to start too, if you can keep a five gallon going then certainly a larger tank is a cinch. Sumps are great, I love the tanks I have with them. But I still have small tanks without them, one has been successful since 1996--both work. Sumps keep it easier, but are absolutely necessary.
mrinotsleeping 5 months ago
Redox, measuring ORP, is a still a theory, too. Although it is interesting I think it is outside the scope of water changes.
mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
@mrinotsleeping what ? are you kidding me ? we ve been using these methods for years and yes it is out side the scope of water changes ,,, but so are lot of things we do , i remeber when skimming was unheard of and we still use chlorine with dolphins and whales ps most bleech breaks down into salt sodium chloride when heated but any ways , what does any of this have to do with the mistake that a hydrometer measures grams per litre/gravity and the other is part per million salinity?
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
@lesterclaypool1 Further, how many beginners even know were to find a refractometer, calibrate it and then apply what they learn. Even the salinity levels of the ocean have a tremendous variance across the world. I may write a video aimed at a right-brained dominated learner with common terms to illustrate a concept about fish keeping which is essential to success and often neglected, but that doesn't mean I don't know the science behind it.
mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
@mrinotsleeping well you are using the WRONG TERMS ,, like it or not that is the truth ,,, if you know the science behind it or not does not change the fact your using the wrong terms ,, to me it like saying the speedometer measures temperture ,,, heres the fact you cant measure grams of salt in salinity ,,,
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
@lesterclaypool1 Outside of this clip and the others we posted on you tube, did you ever watch anything I authored? Anyone can take a cheap shot, but where is your work? So you didn't know CO2 was acid, no one is trying to rip you about it. You talk about adding ozone and allude to the benefits of it.. it isn't essential Ozone may have its place but it isn't essential for success, neither is ripping anyone, but water changes are.
mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
@mrinotsleeping ... CO 2 is a gas ,, and i only use it in fresh plant tanks ,, O3 ozone has been used for years and so have orp meters ,,,
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
The point is the terms are used interchangeably, perhaps incorrectly, but even the in the instructions written by the manufacturers. Look at the slate (graphic) in the video, one could deduce it was written correctly, and to side with you, incorrectly on the same slate. That's the point. Terms are not black and white, to pretend they are is narrow. Just because someone is asking for a salinity meter supplier doesn't mean they need a dissertation. You assume everyone is below you.
mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
@mrinotsleeping no you wrote for beginners ,,, FOR BEGINNERS ,,and beginners dont know ,,,
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
I will go out on a limb here, and state that store owners have a tremendous advantage over their customers. Continually their tanks are being bagged and taken home, make up water is minute compared to the new water added. They become complacent in their abilities, often they are experts to boot. But there water is continually taken out in little baggies, the home aquarist has a much better success rate if they adopt a regular water change schedule.
mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
well here a problem with this video ,,,, right off the bat he makes the mistake of salinity while he uses a hydormeter ,, a hydormeter does not measure salinity ,,, as well he makes a generalisation that corals like clean water ,,, but he leaves out the fact that is must be clean but not new ,, cycled clean and healthy NOT NEW WATER ,,,,,this is a foolish video
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
@lesterclaypool1
When we filmed this video it was a first draft of a script that I later produced into beginners guide for people to gain interest in fish keeping and specifically marine. While I can find some general ideas in what your saying, I think you may misunderstand the point. Salt water isn't black and white. It is an art and a science. These are general terms, to help a beginner get the basis of a tank figured out.
mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
@mrinotsleeping well at the time of filming this video i wish you would have cared to include actual marine knowlage and information thats factual because thats not much of a help to beginners is it ?and how is incorrect information helpful ? this i dont under stand ,,, so what is your point ? i think it kills fish and makes the hobby a drag for beginners when you lie to them ,,,
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
Well, that solves it then. You should perhaps be a certifier for everyone. Start by writing EVERYONE in the hobby and get them to join with you into your nomenclature. Start with Deep Six, who makes a fantastic hydrometer, and get them to rewrite every time they state their product measures salinity. Then write TFH, actually you should write Axelrod, he used to own it, get him to change everything too.
mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
@mrinotsleeping well thats solves nothing ,,, and the fact is a hydrometer measures gravtity / bouyancy,, not actually salinity does it ? no it does not ! and i have been printed in tfh no big deal just the fact ! and herbert would love to hear you say this ,,, so would udo and albert also ,,, your a real fool that does not know what hes talking about ,,but that does not change the facts that you made a mistake in this video and are to arogant to repair it ,,, thats foolish
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
While your at it, elaborate on your claim of "not new water," cycled clean, "average salinity for the entire ocean" and the rest of the weak supports you use to hold your ranting stage on.
mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
While I know that hydrometer measures specific gravity and a refractometer, if calibrated correctly will give a more accurate reading of salinity, it really isn't a critical part of keeping a reef tank. Millions of hobbyist and professionals have taken care of tanks for years without a refractometer. You make a lot of assumptions in your narrow-minded comments. Let me clarify. I am the voice in the video. Goto amazon.com and search for Carson Passey you will see the videos.
mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
@mrinotsleeping that we dont need a refractormeter / fractor ,,, but we do use a hydrometer ,,, and the assumtions are you dont know what your talking about ,,,, because you are giving BS information ,,, and thats the truth ,,,
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
i have 2 question: where do get the salinity meter and can i put starfish inside the tank with moon jellies?
pizzamaster110211 1 year ago
@pizzamaster110211
Salinity meters are available at nearly every pet store, all marine fish stores, and online etc... There are many different kinds, all tend to be useful to some point. You can put startfish inside with moon jellies, the question is then, how long will it survive....unfortunately the answer is....it depends, on the starfish and the tank....some situations will work some don't.... My recommendation is to start slow, put off the star fish for a bit....
mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
@mrinotsleeping its me again and about redox ,,, coral need trace elements and that why i do water change ,,, not to effect the redox ,,, who in the world told you this incorrect story about redox and orp ? because they stered you in the totally wrong direction ,,, trust me or look it up ive been doing this for decades ,, and the last thing we need is another guy telling us wrong facts ,, if there any thing you wish to know just ask ,, dont make it up as you go PLEASE
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
@lesterclaypool1
So after decades do you ever try and help anyone? Or do you just sit and flame in a effort to inflate your self? Certainly you have heard someone refer to a hydrometer as a salinity meter before! I just don't think you are really benefitting anyone. I am not making a book here, just a simple comment or two. This video was a way to show Mr. Joe Beginner how to mix salt water.
mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
@mrinotsleeping
The simplest part of reef keeping is often intimidating to a beginner. Mixing salt, I found was a very intimidating part to new aquarists. If you want to rip on me, the video, or my knowledge go ahead. Email me and I will get you a phone number if it would make you feel better.
-Carson-
mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
@mrinotsleeping oh yes i do help people and one of the ways i help people is to make sure if i see some one give bull shit information i try to correct the lies ,, and a hydrometer is NOT a salinity meter ,,, they are neasured the same way and are not the same thing ,,, so stop giving joe beginner WRONG INFORMATION ,,, and who told you the bullshit you said about redox ? you are so off the mark with that one its not funny ,,, go read a book and learn !
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
@lesterclaypool1
I am talking about BOD, biological oxygen demands on the take, adding more CO2 and thus shifting the Ph of the water south or more acidic. When you write redox and orp, and make blanket statements, I don't trust you at all. Acid-base shift are exactly what redox means, Redox is slang for Oxidation-reaction is acid-base. The nitrogen cycle produces CO2, co2 is an acid and brings down the Ph, water changes remove BOD, organic solutes, thus reducing CO2.
mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
@mrinotsleeping well your trying ,yes we do adjust ph with CO 2 , but CO 2 is not an acid its a gas although it can effect ph and toxicicity of amoniia and the shere fact that oxgen is used while decompostion occurs means that your orp and dropping and this can be stopped with Ozone (O3)water changes resupply trace elements and help a little ,,, but it is useless if your waters better in the tank than what you can mix ,personally i dont care if trust me or not ,
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
@mrinotsleeping this isnt a salinity measuring devise this is a hydrometer ,,, it measures grams of salt for litre water ,,, not salinity ,,, sorry to interupt but mrinotsleeping is giving the wrong information again salinity in most of the oceans is 34. 60 - 34. 80 and can change with temperature and is measured in part per million ,,, not grams per litre as in a reef tank which we use a hydrometer
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
@pizzamaster110211 dont buy a salinity measuring devise for one they are very exspensive and two they are not what you need ,,,, what you need is a hydrometer and can be found in most pet stores ,,, for most fish and inverts you ll be looking for 10 :20 to 10 24 ,,, thats grams of salt per litre of water ,,, then you begin the cycle ,,, but thats another story
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
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Regarding White spot on fish…what I know it’s coming from temperature and also when the fish will scare. Is that right??!!
My aquarium temperature is 25. 26. 27. Digress. I kept schemers and UB light and heating temperature also chiller.
I need your experience and guiding.
All the best to you.
Many thanks.
Ardy
ardasheer 1 year ago
@ardasheer ick / odinium is the white spots on your fish and yes i appears in a change of temperaure a draft, a chill or water changes that are not the same temperature when adding new water to your talk try to get it as close as possible ,, or two or three degrees above the tanks temperature you can do this by flaoting bags in your resevior or tank just like adding fish for salt tanks that are fish only we use copper as the treatment copper kills inverts and the paracite is an invert
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
Thanks your the Man for the information...
chardnj 1 year ago
actually theres a big mistake notice at 1:11 he says that the fish and corals will appreciate the clean water ,,,, but the fact is that new mixxed salt water has a low REDOX and corals do not like that at all ! as well the numbers that are used to measure the gravity are based on the grams of salt to the litres of water hence 10 ;22 is 22 grams of salt to one litre of water ,,, why does this video tell people thing like this ? or for that matter no bodys videos do ?
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
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mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
@mrinotsleeping about redox and what it is trust me i do know my orp and redox measurements and what they are and heres some facts for you you dont balance redox fish dont make redox so either you dont have an idea what your talking about or some body lied to you because redox is the potential for your water to break things down it is the reduction potential not some thing fish produce and fresh mixxed salt solution has a redox of about 256 mv clean esablished water about 450 mv
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
I forgot about this video.
I believe I've made it clear that I no longer care about comments coming from people that have no idea what they are talking about. I've moved on, you should too.
Guitar5525 2 years ago
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I think if anyone believes (sucessful) saltwater aquariums (even fish only) are not expensive and high maintenance they are in for a big surprise. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying and or trying to make money off of you. That said its a fun and challenging hobby. Good luck. You may need it!
mercmarc 2 years ago
yeah fuck guitar5525 if your member of the months where fuck are your tanks and shit lets see some proof you asshole.
boltp777 2 years ago
how come when you fill up your tank with water the sand and water don't mix and become really cloudy?
MrTomster93 2 years ago
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mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
@MrTomster93
MrTomster93, it is a simple but effective trick. When you fill up a tank with sand, or argonite...etc. whatever the substrate it, you can fill it slowly and defuse the water. For this video, I took a large piece of batting (about four to six inches wide) clamped it to the end of the fill hose with something like a plastic close-pin. Fill was slow didn't disturb the water.
mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
Heres how to have the correct ammount of salt in your tank:
65g of sea salt for every 2 Liters
or
95g per Gallon
rluix 2 years ago
would that be a gravity of 10 :325 ? that a little high dont you think ?
lesterclaypool1 1 year ago
Hey guys other than guitar5525 ill tell u its simple to care for a saltwater aquarium and im 13 and ive had one since i was 10 with no help if u have any aquestions message me
shadowmaster995 2 years ago 2
hey,
guitar5525 u said u own a marine fish shop?
what is the name of it?
U said that u are a expert then u should be giving advice not arguing with a kid..
Experts give advice to people who really want to learn..
Only kids would argue with kids..
The boy only wanted to ask for help and u scolded him, wth?
If u do not want him to waste his money or kill any fish, u can politely tell him the reason..
dric456 2 years ago 10
very well said brother
99chevylr 2 years ago
i want one
axelalanalex1 2 years ago
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spend the extra 20-40 bucks on a refractometer, i wouldnt trust a $10 plastic swing arm to keep my $1000's of live stock alive
gprime22 2 years ago
hehe its handy if you live in Curacao .
you can just catch those fishes in the sea including the coral
Silverbluecrest 2 years ago
la mezcla de sal me mata los corales vivos que tengo que hacer definitivamente buscar agua de mar o que!!!!!!!!!!inclusive la sal ma a matado varios peces.. ya estoy cansado de eso voy a probar de esta forma!!!!!!
busadan01 2 years ago
what return pump do u use to bring back the new water to the tank please reply?
anthonymovies5 2 years ago
dude, its fish. chill. not really the place to have some random argument.
backintheday911 2 years ago
is it hard to do with starting saltwater kits?
GRimmEhx15 2 years ago
poisenmushrooms4u,
randomism123 is on hell of a loser
u know nothing you cock suckers
commmenterthecomment 2 years ago
guitar5525 is a dick.if i wanted ur advice id go to your gay little chatroom.but i dont. so shut up
randomism123 2 years ago 6
this guitar5525 guy seems like a real asshole, the kid said hes 12 and hes calling him stupid so what does that tell you
Jones2794 3 years ago 4
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Guitar5525 3 years ago
look at what you just wrote. You're the one having the temper tantrum. If you love this business so much then why don't you encourage people who show an interest instead of embarrassing yourself by being so ridiculously condescending that even my dog is laughing at you.
lukeanson 2 years ago 2
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Guitar5525 2 years ago
dude, you are picking on a 12 year old. You are twice his age. Grow up. If you are such an "expert", then give him some advice. What is the point of commenting on youtube videos and picking on kids?
PCbassist 2 years ago 2
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Guitar5525 2 years ago
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shadowmaster995 2 years ago
dude i am 12 and have no idea what you are talking about i just want a saltwater aquarium any advice
poisenmushrooms4u 3 years ago
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Guitar5525 3 years ago
dude just shut the hell up you ignorant bastard i already have an aquarium it is a tropical tank i am getting a saltwater tank soon so go to hell you stupid loser i dont beleive anything you say about your aquarium all i wanted was to learn how to start one not here all of this shit from you about your gay aquarium cus no one cares
poisenmushrooms4u 3 years ago
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jbliss145 2 years ago
how much is a 55 gallon with the nessarys to have a saltwater?
Luke0zz 3 years ago
@Guitar5525 hey shut the fuck up and stop picking on a 12 year old kid. Grow up
spacerocks1234 2 years ago
Don't, start with a warm freshwater aquarium first, they're much easier to maintain. Once you get the hang of it (don't be surprised, it will need a _LOT_ of attention) you can try a saltwater one.
ziaolol 3 years ago
i already have a warm freshwater aquarium
poisenmushrooms4u 3 years ago
Then i think your best bet would be to go to an experienced aquarium holder, or a specialized aquarium shop, as setting up a saltwater aquarium can quite a lot of work, depending on what you want in it.
ziaolol 3 years ago
whats a sump ?
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mrinotsleeping 1 year ago
does it take lots of maitenence for a saltwater tank?
mamnafg 3 years ago
KINDA? , it takes alot to first set up but once you get use to it, and do regular maintnece its not that bad, but it takes a alot of money but in the end its well worth the effort
257robts 3 years ago
if you like marine looking fish, get african cichlids. they have marine fish colors but are freshwater. they need some salt in there tanks and thats it. they are awesome
MyNewToothbrush 3 years ago
A good option is a Fish Only or Fish Only w/ Live Rock tank. I'm not sure why people over-complicate things, or turn into assholes like Guitar5525
lgarvey 2 years ago 2
just wondering whether it is good idea to have an ozonizer?
AhSiang32 3 years ago
Actually for a reef tank the SG should be at 1.025, OT 1.023.
Those Deep Six hydrometers can also be wildly inaccurate, so if you intend to use one have it calibrated against a hydrometer.
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Niyabrock 3 years ago
I like the instant ocean for the salt and the hydrometer, they're easier to read. I have a brackish tank for now, but i plan to make it all saltwater in a year and a half or less. Should i get sea sand and take out the gravel/pebbles ( i heard it was better for the tank, plus i think it looks better), or is gravel just fine for now?
zepplinjetta 3 years ago
cool
kmansollars 3 years ago
Nice video for 1:48, though maybe a mention of RO water, salt type, etc. Noobs should do lots of reading, a complete video setup could be an epic film lol.
nopronameyo 3 years ago
Oooooh, it's a DVD for sale. Haha I look like the noob.
nopronameyo 3 years ago
Im starting a saltwater tank..and this is very helpful.I also have a Freshwater Tank NOT Saltwater.
MetroidHunter50 3 years ago
wow salt tanks are a lot more work than fresh water, but they are sooo beautiful, and so full of life, thanks a lot, great video!
CyberHarpie666 4 years ago
not really, after everything has been set up, you should have no problem, it is like keeping a planted fresh water tank
badcunuk5 3 years ago
Everyone should realize that the "salinity meter" (actually a hydrometer) is not a very accurate gauge of specific gravity or salinity. It is a good investment to purchase a refractometer for quick and accurate results.
lakshwadeep 4 years ago 3
This is a great video! Very helpful! I have a 225 gallon tank that I plan on making salt soon.
SpicySugar1 4 years ago
man i got a lot of work ahead of me man but this is helpful thanks
booboopie13 4 years ago
Thanks dude!!!!!
TheDarkToad 4 years ago
Your Videos are very helpful!
Thanks,
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FishDude20 4 years ago