Hang in there mate my tank went through the same thing for about a year but now looks very good
@mr.reefsafe91864 күн бұрын
Thank you. I have a way to go but it’s getting there
@andrezejobuch45276 күн бұрын
Such amazing little creatures 😊😊😊😊😊
@mr.reefsafe91864 күн бұрын
They almost dance as they swim
@patterdalezipsuzilil7 күн бұрын
I got a green goblin grows like knotweed😂😂😂 I do find tho any part that doesn't get light turns a pale brown colour
@mr.reefsafe91864 күн бұрын
I constantly trim mine and give away frags. (I’ve been waiting until the dinos are completely gone to give away more) I have not run into to much brown as I drag it alot
@lovermansmith90829 күн бұрын
Thanks ! Really like this series ! Frequent updates would be awesome . Maybe try adding a spotted female one day 😊
@mr.reefsafe91869 күн бұрын
Thank you. I like sharing these too. I also love my Biota fish. (Just an FYI I am not sponsored by Bioto, or anyone else for that matter). I have thought about spotted mandarin many times but I like the green aka psychedelic mandarin too much. Also I won’t get other dragonets as I want my GM to have access to all the food source without competition.
@lovermansmith908210 күн бұрын
Very Cool. I look forward to future updates & thanks for sharing . 😊
@mr.reefsafe918610 күн бұрын
I will be doing part 2 today or tomorrow
@giannisk.91610 күн бұрын
Do you have any experience ordering from liveaquaria?
@mr.reefsafe918610 күн бұрын
I ordered from them years ago before they were bought out. I don’t really know anything about them now that they are under new ownership. Sorry I can’t help.
@giannisk.91610 күн бұрын
@@mr.reefsafe9186thanks for your reply. Have you had any bad experiences with biota? Do you plan to quarantine the fish beyond the acclimation?
@mr.reefsafe918610 күн бұрын
I personally have never had a problem with biota fish. I have also never quarantined a biota fish. IMIO (in my inflated opinion) they don’t need to be. Biota is not going to raise fish on a system that will have parasites or disease. IF IF IF I were to get a biota fish from a 3rd party I would definitely quarantine it.
@solarflare880610 күн бұрын
I literally just got my box of 2 tangs and a regal angelfish from biota! Received at noon here in Houston, Acclimating them now! Good luck with your new fish!
@mr.reefsafe918610 күн бұрын
Thank you. You too!!
@MilkSpotsCauseMeToSpazzOut218 күн бұрын
I have been trying to figure out what I have in my sand bed It looks identical to what you have ..Now I know.I have white sand also so it's super visible.What exactly is a tell sign that it's Dinos? What made it obvious?I had the most difficult time figuring out what it was until I saw the color of yours ..
@marc786024 күн бұрын
Is there any way you can calibrate this equipment if you’ve bought it secondhand?
@mr.reefsafe918623 күн бұрын
As far as I know, and I have checked, no. There is no way to calibrate a Hanna checker or master checker yourself. Here is the number for Hanna: (401) 450-6051 They will help you to set up a servicing for your devices.
@sandyraymondlowewong970525 күн бұрын
Glad to see your Cuban Basslet is alive!
@DeIicateFynn27 күн бұрын
Wish i knew someone who did this. I'm gonna try to make a mini culture of this.
@mr.reefsafe918627 күн бұрын
One gallon cultures are great and easy to do. Also consider a 2 liter bottle. A bit smaller but also easy and super cheap to set up
@PaulFraser428 күн бұрын
I regret purchasing the Neptune Auto Feeder. The design is flawed, especially when it comes to removing the container. The lid is the part you have to pull on to remove the container, which is a disaster waiting to happen. Every time I try to refill or clean it, the entire container tilts or jerks, inevitably spilling food everywhere-right into my tank! This poor design causes more mess and stress than convenience. It’s incredibly frustrating and completely defeats the purpose of an auto feeder. Save yourself the hassle and avoid this product.
@mr.reefsafe918628 күн бұрын
I agree with most of what you wrote. It definitely has flaws and issues galore. This needs to be one of the products the retool. That being said I still like it (I do understand it’s not for everyone). I use a big bowl under it when I am working on it or take it down. These steps make the mess…less but not completely without a little frustration. This is a “C-“ product for most reefers.
@CarlOlives29 күн бұрын
I learned my lesson when I touched that shit
@mr.reefsafe918627 күн бұрын
I completely understand. I have touched too many over the years and accidentally touched one this week. When this happens I cover it in superglue. A good, thick amount. Once dried, as long as it’s fairly thick, it’s easy to peal it off bristles and all.
@CarlOlives27 күн бұрын
@@mr.reefsafe9186tbh i was just picking creatures but I try not to hurt them and the god-damned sea cucumber made the bristle worm's bristle made it deeper because of the sticky stuff
@queencityreefsАй бұрын
❤👏👌🤙❤
@ManCaveReefАй бұрын
Great info. Thanks
@mr.reefsafe9186Ай бұрын
Thank you
@JCTReeferАй бұрын
Love the scape. Dinos are the most frustrating thing in the hobby IMO.
@mr.reefsafe9186Ай бұрын
In your opinion! In my opinion. In most everyone’s opinion that has what to deal with it. Thank you. I love the scape too
@sandyraymondlowewong9705Ай бұрын
Glad to see the golden cuban basslet is alive and well!
@mr.reefsafe9186Ай бұрын
Me too. I had a few fish die due to dinos so I am very happy it made it.
@Alohajacklyn808Ай бұрын
Did you ever do part 2 of the roticlean vs the basic filter floss kit from reef nutrition? The comments were disabled and I couldn't find it. Was wondering which you thought was best and if the roticlean filter is worth it vs the basic kit
@mr.reefsafe9186Ай бұрын
I did more than a dozen videos on phytoplankton and rotofers. I did a few different filter mediums for rotofers but it was a couple years ago and not sure what ones I did. I don’t culture them anymore as the place I was renting the AC died and the landlord didn’t want to replace it. After the 4th repair and failure again I was done losing all my cultures, corals and live rock I was culturing
@chriswincek8672Ай бұрын
Hows your Cuban Basslet doing? Im thinking about ordering one
@mr.reefsafe9186Ай бұрын
It’s doing awesome, despite my issue with dinoflagellates. They did kill a few of my fish as they released toxins into the water but the CB didn’t seem to even notice
@kaptainkpop6750Ай бұрын
Are they aggressive with fairy wrasses in a 55 gallon?
@mr.reefsafe9186Ай бұрын
In my experience, no. I cannot say they will all be model citizens, but the ones I have had have been good
@kaptainkpop6750Ай бұрын
How fast do they grow ?
@mr.reefsafe9186Ай бұрын
Mono’s grow fairly fast. Not an ideal candidate for smaller tanks.
@johnb6102 ай бұрын
That is a great color contrast with the green! Is that a green digitata as well?
@mr.reefsafe9186Ай бұрын
Thank you. I do love the contrast. Great at Halloween for sure. The green one in the back is either Spongoties or anacropora depending on which “expert” you ask. Imio (in my inflated opinion) it is Anacropora
@johnb610Ай бұрын
@@mr.reefsafe9186 😆 awesome!
@Pontiuspilate6662 ай бұрын
Dude these fish are awesome, I can't wait to get one! 😊
@mr.reefsafe91862 ай бұрын
I absolutely love mine!
@giannisk.9162 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@mr.reefsafe91862 ай бұрын
Thank you
@yoogieram2 ай бұрын
Amazing! I have 2 biota yellow tangs. Got them a month ago & doing great. I have them in a 50 gal AIO tank, with corals. Do you think they will be good in the tank for the next year or two?
@mr.reefsafe91862 ай бұрын
Hi. I’m happy to give my opinion on this matter. First I’ll say it is a difficult issue as tangs in any aquarium is a “hot button” topic. IMIO (in my inflated opinion) a 50 gallon aio is too small. Keep in mind that 50 is the overall volume. You need to subtract the sand, rock, filtration area and a small amount for the top of the tank (where the water is under the lip). Also many tank manufacturers will say “50 gallons”, or __ gallons when it is really less. I’m my cast I have a 180 gallon waterbox, HOWEVER, the Maine display is only 130 gallons and I have to account for sand rock coral and an overflow box… it’s likely 115 gallons when all of that is calculated in… 🫤 1. How many hiding places they have. The more the better!!! 2. How much free swimming area is there? The next thing is how many fish you have and what kinds of other fish you have. 1. Having similar fish can cause more aggression. 2. Having only 2 tangs in a, let’s face it, small tank, will definitively cause more aggression as they grow!! 3. The sex of the tangs. 2 males. A LOT of aggression!! 1 male 1 female. A lot of aggression towards the female. 2 females, best case scenario but still aggression. As to how long you can safely, well cared for, keep them there. Less than 6 months. Yes they could be there for life BUT remember Sea World keeping Orcas for life… not good for anyone especially the orca. No matter what you choose I will not get on your case BUT I would urge you to consider giving them up if you cannot provide a much bigger habit for them.
@shotbru3 ай бұрын
I just started culturing phytoplankton for the first time and I'm unsure what to look for if things go wrong. at the bottom of my tank it seems almost like "algae" growing so I'm unsure if this is correct? or do I need to increase the circulation with the bubbler?
@mr.reefsafe91862 ай бұрын
It’s difficult to say for sure without seeing it but it SEEMS like it maybe phyto that has settled. Try increasing the bubbles/circulation. It should be like a steady boiling pot.
@kaptainkpop67503 ай бұрын
Do bullet Goby!
@mr.reefsafe91862 ай бұрын
I’ll work on that one
@xxx50143 ай бұрын
Do you just top off after a harvest
@xxx50143 ай бұрын
Could you just top off?
@mr.reefsafe91863 ай бұрын
In theory you “can” but you are very likely to crash the culture doing it that way
@xxx50143 ай бұрын
@@mr.reefsafe9186 thanks good to know hope to start one soon
@mailrafisoon3 ай бұрын
Where did the "If detached from the filter, attach the filter leveling device to the bottom of the filter housing" go into the filter? It's not clear in this video and also on the company website...
@mr.reefsafe91863 ай бұрын
Hi. I’m not following what you are asking. I want to help can you give more information on what you are wanting please
@pschrum4me3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing our store with others. We are always flattered when people enjoy the selection and setup of our corals and fish
@mr.reefsafe91863 ай бұрын
I am sorry I only had a few minutes. I would like to do a more in depth interview and video sometime.
@LMatRC3 ай бұрын
Does it work with guppies
@mr.reefsafe91863 ай бұрын
I honestly couldn’t tell you
@belings4 ай бұрын
Great video! How often do you clean it?
@mr.reefsafe91864 ай бұрын
Thank you. I clean it about once a year
@jasoncolliver36484 ай бұрын
what are you using for your waste line water holder? looks sharp.
@mr.reefsafe91864 ай бұрын
It is a glass Voss water bottle. 900 ml.
@bocaorientalrugcarpetandti12734 ай бұрын
My 3 do perfect in my 450 gallon mixed reef tank
@mr.reefsafe91864 ай бұрын
I will agree to disagree with you. I would argue they are not doing perfect even in such a large tank. It is just not possible to provide them what they need in a home aquarium. “We” were able to keep Orca’s in captivity for decades. That doesn’t mean they had what they needed. Not even close. I am glad that yours are adaptable to their habit.
@bocaorientalrugcarpetandti12734 ай бұрын
@@mr.reefsafe9186 what do I need to give them that I am not?
@mr.reefsafe91862 ай бұрын
Sorry. I just saw this. When engineer “gobies” reach maturity they start to dig tunnels. These tunnels go 20’ deep in a 20-30 radius. This is not something most public aquariums could even mimic. On top of they the ones that could likely wouldn’t want to as the fish becomes reclusive at that point and hardly ventures out of its tunnel system
@mariachristina90294 ай бұрын
Love this❤
@mariachristina90294 ай бұрын
Fill me in some more pls
@mr.reefsafe91864 ай бұрын
What do you want to know
@mariachristina90294 ай бұрын
Stirplate?
@mr.reefsafe91864 ай бұрын
They can be gotten on Amazon
@oneeyewily54 ай бұрын
I’m gonna guess it don’t like were it’s at in the tank
@mr.reefsafe91864 ай бұрын
Turns out it was low manganese and iron. One I upped the dosage it was “happy” again
@umarmoghal14 ай бұрын
Thank you
@mr.reefsafe91864 ай бұрын
You’re welcome
@adambundy26395 ай бұрын
Better off buying the testers individually. Takes way to long to do the tests on that unit
@mr.reefsafe91865 ай бұрын
Well, you can only test one at a time, the amount of time takes the exact same. For me that is not a reason enough to get the other ones. However, if you only want to test a few of the parameters, then the other ones make more sense because you can spend less money to get them. I do recommend this because I really do it and the convenience of having it all together. It is personal preference and I’m good either way.
@adambundy26395 ай бұрын
My point is, if you have the individual tests, you don't need to wait for one test to complete before you can start the next. We don't all have a spare day each week to test. Testing needs to be quick and easy
@mr.reefsafe91869 күн бұрын
I see your point. I think the individual testers would be better as when it comes to Hanna I only use it for No3 Po4. No need to spend north of $450 for 2 tests.
@danielbenjamin82335 ай бұрын
GET ONE EVERYONE!!! My favorite fish I have atm super docile
@Jm-my1rd5 ай бұрын
What is the pump power?
@mr.reefsafe91865 ай бұрын
The power source is AC. Just plug it into the wall outlet
@patterdalezipsuzilil5 ай бұрын
I fitted marine sources, hang on overflow box its sealed and it gets full of vermited snails sponge all sorts un cleanable a change it over every year 99 dollors
@mr.reefsafe91865 ай бұрын
I admit, I had to look this item up. Great option to make it easy to change out for sure. 👍🏻
@things4yougaming7235 ай бұрын
They hard to find in California
@mr.reefsafe91865 ай бұрын
I believe they are seasonal, however you can get captive breed ones from Biota
@chrisgoldbach44505 ай бұрын
How could you replicate waves to produce oxygen in your house with that?
@mr.reefsafe91865 ай бұрын
Good question, I think you could but it would be in such a small scale it wouldn’t really make a difference. It would also probably be messy BUT it’s an interesting idea.
@chrisgoldbach44505 ай бұрын
@@mr.reefsafe9186 good point. I wonder how big it'd have to be elon might buy it 🤣
@mr.reefsafe91869 күн бұрын
🤣
@triops-ww7ui5 ай бұрын
STOPPING you from a a nice weekend a week for me as 👇😓👍✔️
@mr.reefsafe91865 ай бұрын
I am not sure what you mean. Sorry if I’m missing the obvious
@opethmike5 ай бұрын
Vast majority of people don't place these fish into appropriate environments. What a shame. Your temperature recommendations are wrong; on the high side. Mexican reef waters are cool; mid 60s to <low> 70s tops.
@mr.reefsafe91865 ай бұрын
I had to do some deep digging on this. You are RIGHT! I stand corrected. Thank you for pointing that out. Like the Catilina Goby this fish is from cooler waters.
@grooveykans6 ай бұрын
You add same amount of saltwater when you harvest it?
@mr.reefsafe91865 ай бұрын
When I would harvest then I would reset the system from scratch
@jdl7286 ай бұрын
I would like to buy some I'm in wesley chapel
@mr.reefsafe91866 ай бұрын
Thank you. However I don’t make it anymore. The place I was renting lost the ac too many times and cost me way too much. I learned a lot and it’s easier that you may think.