if i were u i would get 2 power heads one twards the front and one twards the back on oposite sides so i would get another even if its just rated 4 a nano
@ReptileFreak2000 I agree 100%. Having proper water flow is very important to successfully raise corals. Great suggestion. I will be adding another power head to the system soon. Thanks!
@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.
Yes I no been look at the AI lighting very expensive but I think I will end up with that one lol hopping to set it up my big tank soon have set up a nano tank and done a vid on it take a look let me no what u think
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.
Hello hope every thing is ok I see in your comment that you have bought your led lighting just wondering if your going to do a vid on it as this is my next purchase and can't decide what one to get
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?
@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!
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.
@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!
if you still are setting up.... i have the same sump. i got the reef octopus 1000sss. fits PERFECT. and i have a 75 gallon reef tank. oh and newyorksteelo... awesome guy, ive learned alot from his videos
i just stumbled upon yur videos and am currently in the process of viewing them.... am also a rookie at this and i like wat u have done so far..... keep it up
@bikeboss11 Thanks bikeboss11! It's a work in progress with many changes happening along the way. I'm a little behind on the build but I'm getting back on track.
@josh3096 I've changed my lighting plan slightly since the first video (along with a few other things). I stuck with Reef Brite LEDs but the size and number has changed. I'll be doing a LED lighting video soon.
@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.
@xxmurrxx thanks for the comment. I actually talked about that in my Part 5 video. In my case, my heater did qualify for the recall so it was returned and I picked up a titanium instead.
@johnnykat21 Thanks for the comment...I actually purchased a SWC 160 and talked a little bit about it in my Part 5 video. Check it out and let me know what you think
vaseline and a squeegee works great for putting on backgrounds. I have been doing this for all my tanks, it works great. I would return that stuff you bought for putting on back grounds.
@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.
@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.
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
@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.
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 ;]
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.
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 :)
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.
Great vidoe! Need an update..
TheDammad3 2 weeks ago
@TheDammad3 You're tellin' me...lol.
MonkinOut 2 weeks ago
if i were u i would get 2 power heads one twards the front and one twards the back on oposite sides so i would get another even if its just rated 4 a nano
ReptileFreak2000 3 weeks ago
@ReptileFreak2000 I agree 100%. Having proper water flow is very important to successfully raise corals. Great suggestion. I will be adding another power head to the system soon. Thanks!
MonkinOut 2 weeks ago
This is an awesome vid! my question is what's the difference between 'normal' sand and 'live' sand?
graphicphoenix 3 weeks ago
@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 2 weeks ago
@MonkinOut answers my question perfectly! thanks!
graphicphoenix 2 weeks ago
@graphicphoenix Glad I could help!
MonkinOut 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!!! It was incredibly helpful!
SHoffman001 4 weeks ago
@SHoffman001 Thank you for the comment and kind words.
MonkinOut 3 weeks ago
Yes I no been look at the AI lighting very expensive but I think I will end up with that one lol hopping to set it up my big tank soon have set up a nano tank and done a vid on it take a look let me no what u think
Keironkerri 1 month ago
@Keironkerri Will do!
MonkinOut 1 month ago
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 1 month ago
Hello hope every thing is ok I see in your comment that you have bought your led lighting just wondering if your going to do a vid on it as this is my next purchase and can't decide what one to get
Keironkerri 1 month ago
We're did you buy the aquarium?
civickilla1 2 months ago
@civickilla1
I picked up this tank at my LFS:
tank size is 36" x 18" x 24" (it's a Marineland clearview corner-flo)
MonkinOut 2 months ago
how much was everything all together
fishman807 2 months ago in playlist More videos from MonkinOut
@fishman807 As of today I've invested around $2400.00 in my setup. LED lighting is the biggest expense coming in around $700.00.
MonkinOut 2 months ago
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?
ippie888 3 months ago
@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 3 months ago
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.
209eflores 4 months ago
@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!
MonkinOut 4 months ago
Love your tank and stand, involve your love ones and remember, patience is the key for success
josueve2323 6 months ago
@josueve2323 You are 100% right...patience is the key. It's taking me longer than I wanted but I'm almost there. Thanks for the comment.
MonkinOut 6 months ago
get a Aqua C Remora Pro, small footprint and its up to 90 gallons or turboflotor multi SL 1000 is up to 125 gallons.
Reeferz4129 7 months ago
if you still are setting up.... i have the same sump. i got the reef octopus 1000sss. fits PERFECT. and i have a 75 gallon reef tank. oh and newyorksteelo... awesome guy, ive learned alot from his videos
joe0813 8 months ago
@joe0813 Thanks for the comment joe0813. I actually changed my sump and have a skimmer that fits. Check out my channel for the latest videos.
MonkinOut 8 months ago
That tank and stand is beautiful!
GADAmuzik 8 months ago
@GADAmuzik thanks for the comment...very appreciated.
MonkinOut 8 months ago
i just stumbled upon yur videos and am currently in the process of viewing them.... am also a rookie at this and i like wat u have done so far..... keep it up
bikeboss11 9 months ago
@bikeboss11 Thanks bikeboss11! It's a work in progress with many changes happening along the way. I'm a little behind on the build but I'm getting back on track.
MonkinOut 9 months ago
what model is your light?
josh3096 9 months ago
@josh3096 I've changed my lighting plan slightly since the first video (along with a few other things). I stuck with Reef Brite LEDs but the size and number has changed. I'll be doing a LED lighting video soon.
MonkinOut 9 months ago
I cant belive this is your first tank. I like the fact that you did all the research prior to diving in, Welcome to R.A.A. - reef addict anonymous
jbliss2000007 10 months ago
@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 10 months ago
I cant belive this is your first tank.
jbliss2000007 10 months ago
There have been a lot of good and encouraging comments...Thanks everyone who has contributed thus far.
MonkinOut 10 months ago
I would return that Marineland Stealth there was a recall on them for 100Watts and up. Not sure on the link but look into it.
Cheers.
xxmurrxx 10 months ago
@xxmurrxx thanks for the comment. I actually talked about that in my Part 5 video. In my case, my heater did qualify for the recall so it was returned and I picked up a titanium instead.
MonkinOut 10 months ago
@MonkinOut I see now lol, good set of videos you got going on. Looking foreword to seeing it up and running.
Cheers.
xxmurrxx 10 months ago
I would go with an octopus xtream or swc 160 ..look into both.. they both have cones with space saving pump designs..
johnnykat21 10 months ago
@johnnykat21 Thanks for the comment...I actually purchased a SWC 160 and talked a little bit about it in my Part 5 video. Check it out and let me know what you think
MonkinOut 10 months ago
vaseline and a squeegee works great for putting on backgrounds. I have been doing this for all my tanks, it works great. I would return that stuff you bought for putting on back grounds.
usmc0369 10 months ago
@usmc0369 I ended up painting my background instead. Check out Part 4 of my videos for more information. Thanks for the comment.
MonkinOut 10 months ago
Just found your channel. Awesome work. I'm getting caught up on the videos;)
krug1313 10 months ago
go for a vortech mp40 if your going to set up a reef tank. Its much better than the koralia.
ArcAngel9008 10 months ago
@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.
MonkinOut 10 months ago
One word of advice. JOIN REEF CENTRAL you will learn more about reef keeping then you will ever want to know.
karsseboomh22 11 months ago
@karsseboomh22 i will definitely check it out...I need all the help I can get (lol)
MonkinOut 11 months ago
@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.
karsseboomh22 11 months ago
@karsseboomh22
or 3reef,just depends on your taste..3reef is a little more friendly IMO..but you cant really go wrong either way..
johnnykat21 10 months ago
Great vid, I'm getting a tank in June because my old one broke when we moved:( anyway great video, I subbed
sirmonkeyalot7 11 months ago
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
NJ211 11 months ago
@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 11 months ago
nice vid, looking forward to your build. good luck
FINATIC11 11 months ago
@FINATIC11 Thanks...I'm definitely trying to do everything right the first time. Hopefully it pays off.
MonkinOut 11 months ago
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 ;]
hhinojosareef1 11 months ago
@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.
MonkinOut 11 months ago
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 :)
zacguitarshreder12 1 year ago
@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 1 year ago