10 Huge Mistakes Being Made!! Saltwater Aquarium and Reef Tank Mistakes in 2018

[@FEAdeES]

1. Poor quality water (1:30) 2. Good salt (3:40) 3. No research when buying animals (5:20) 4. Dosing too early (6:10) 5. Not testing (7:40) 6. Use high quality tests (8:35) 7. Bad acclimating (9:37) 8. Over feeding (11:40) 9. Cheap equipment (12:18) 10. Long term planning (13:25)

[@Paul-vk6ed]

I got your ‘the water boy’ reference ... ah that’s some high quality h2o coach Klein

[@stephencairley172]

Good advice Nice scape

[@sav5728]

Just stumbled across your channel! Very nice video man you deserve more subscribers! Hope to watch your channel grow. I want to get into keeping fish soon

[@RealReefingTV]

Thanks! I appreciate that. And dont think about it, be about it💪 head on over to mdshop.us/REALREEFINGTV and get you a tank and the equip to get it going. If you need help just shoot me an email at [e-mail]. we need more women reefers!

[@cos626]

The best thing you can do is leave your tank alone. Aside from feeding the fish, maintinence, that's it. 2nd, stop watching videos on the best way to do this, and the best way to do that. How to this and that, you start to over complicate yourself by trying to do what everyone else says. You start to over treat your tank in a million different ways. Put a nice filtration , nice light, don't use tap water, check salinity and fix as needed. Don't overfeed, don't over stock the tank, learn from mistakes, that's it.

[@chrisr.8995]

In your previous video you mentioned your pump pumped 500 something per hour for your 10 gallon tank? is that right?

[@ricardo68]

Thank you for the advice. 😊

[@michaelross5674]

Besides dipping coral can u quarantine them in Quarantine tank also

[@bigrudy1965]

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH. I'M JUST STARTING MY 90 GALLON CUBE. I'M IN MY 4TH WEEK OF CYCLING MY WATER. YOUR VIDEO HELPED ME WITH WHAT NOT TO DO. SO FAR I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK. WHATS THE NAME OF THE EQUIPMENT YOU LIKE TO CHECK YOUR WATER? ALSO WHAT SIZE LIGHTING DO YOU USE AND WHAT SIZE ? I HAVE A OVERFLOW BUILT ON MY TANK. WILL I NEED TO BUY A BLOWER OR WILL I HAVE ENOUGH WAVES FROM THE OVERFLOW ? THANKS MUCH.

[@RealReefingTV]

You need a couple powerheads (blowers) that way you have ample flow you want 30X turnover or so. I like a few different test kits and have done videos on those. I think the best light on the market is the ecotech radions for growing and coloring coral however thats out of a lot of ppls price range and I get that. There are plenty of great inexpensive options on Amazon like the vipraspectra, I hear great things about those.

[@bigrudy1965]

@@RealReefingTV Thanks for the information I reallly appreciate it. If I have any other questions I'll be sure to contact you. You Rock.

[@jesussavesrick]

Can distilled water be used as top off? Can it be mixed with good salt mix to make my salt water for water changes?

[@RealReefingTV]

Sorry I must have missed your comment, yes you can use distilled if your tank is small enough that you don't need large amounts of water for water changes and evaporation.

[@bobwright8789]

Great video buddy. I all was try to explain to people why certain pieces of equipment are so much more expensive then others, lighting is a good example. People that go out and buy right the first time are all was more successful then those that cheap out on everything. Fluval and Nicrew lights are cheaper, AI’s and Radions are more expensive. This isn’t a coincidence there’s a clear-cut reason for this. The more expensive lights grow coral faster the coral has more color and overall the light spectrum is tuned specifically for coral. Not to mention, cheaper lights often tend to grow more algae. New people should ask themselves this question. How are the companies that make these more expensive lights still in business when their products cost more than the competition, there must be a reason, right?

[@brianprado2472]

what brand is better? Al's or Radion's?

[@bobwright8789]

@@brianprado2472 Radion is pretty much the best led you can get but they are really expensive AI’s are much more affordable and preform just about as well. Radions tend to make coral look a bit more colorful they are also really powerful with the XR30 clocking in at 215 watts which make them a good choice for high light demand coral such as sps. Keep in mind that doesn’t mean you can’t do sps with an AI or LPS with a Radion.

[@brianprado2472]

Ok, great thank you! I'll look into both!

[@melainkinney7213]

Not a bad video i'm a winger and a cheapskate . Not one to buy glamour products . Sure i planned the best buy the best i can afford .. You hit some key points read reviews on anything you intend to buy . Dam u Fish are just that pain in the bunns . Harptails less a Bully I chose them cause i researched also i check my salt mix before a water change and the water i'm pouring in pretty faith fully ..I just moved away from Sumps aka what ever else u want call them .. Saw them as useless waste of money simple 90 gallon Fowler tank all i have . But i loved you acclimation advise spot on .Simply i would drain the bag over empty bucket having a pre made bucket with my water place the fish inside that bucket qt section .Going to try this drip method you suggested in this video . Great pointers sorta was hoping to hear what salt brands you not favor I like Red Sea trying Live Aquaria Salt ok i hush up good video

[@T2Lee2]

Just bought a waterbox 100.3. I currently have a 5 year established 20 gallon tank. If I add my live rock, substrate and the established water along with some new artificial rock and new live substrate with 80 gallons of fresh saltwater and all my fish and coral, will my new system go into a mini cycle? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@RealReefingTV]

The bacteria will need to populate the new surfaces but there should be enough benegicial bacteria to handle your bioload now and when you move to the new tank. Just know that if the rock you add has any nutrients, they can cause an algae outbreak. Algae will hold on to those new rock surfaces more readily than surfaces that are populated by bacteria

[@brianshleifer6602]

Awesome video mate!!! Legit video!

[@rubenz5141]

Nice thanks for the info 👍

[@alljourgensen]

Great tips!!!!

[@exocraft8134]

If rodi water isn’t an option you can use distilled water from the grocery store just test for tds I’ve been using it and never had a problem

[@MrDon967]

distilled water is a no no in freshwater tanks because it removes all the required minerals. so i don't see why it would be good for your saltwater tank

[@WBkeyboardist]

Thanks

[@caylibholt3849]

I am setting up a similar tank build soon! Really appreciate the content you are posting.

[@RealReefingTV]

You are very welcome! I'm glad you find it useful. Thanks for watching, and you'll have to keep me posted on your build!

[@RealReefingTV]

Dont forget to take pictures. Its always fun to look back.

[@caylibholt3849]

RealReefingTV Once I get it setup I will post some pictures.

[@louisbellanca9293]

Cool stuff. I recommend using a pipette for feeding. Just need to soak the flakes first.

[@AlexBarclayCalifornia]

Now that’s some high quality h2o

[@RealReefingTV]

🤣

[@atmm89]

what about using water strait out of the ocean/sea, I leave close to the sea and have easy access to clean water???

[@michaelsoto9232]

Great vid 👍🏼. I have a question I purchased a tank like yours and I added live sand my water became very cloudy should I run my pumps or not and how long would it take to settle?

[@PokeFBL]

MikeS 82 turn on your pump and it will take a few hours depending what pump and tank u use but prob 2-3 hours

[@RealReefingTV]

+1 on what pokeflame said, get it running through the filter and it may even take til the next day but if will clear

[@CescaTheDarkHorse]

Nice video with some good advice. Subscribed to your channel. Will look forward to updates :)

[@RealReefingTV]

Right on! Welcome to the RealReefingFam!

[@bigrudy1965]

Oh cody. My tank is reef ready and I will have live stick and hard and soft Coral in my tank. Thanks.

[@RealReefingTV]

Right on! Be patient. Best advice i can give

[@bigrudy1965]

@@RealReefingTV Yesiiiiir. Will do. That's the only way. I'm loving this Hobby already. STAYING POSITIVE. I'm sure I may have some failures along the way so I'm preparing myself but with the help of your knowledge and videos keeps my mind at ease. Thanks Cody.

[@ghostgr43]

Interesting how you recommend red sea salt. I had a massive problem with the sludge you spoke about when using that salt. I couldnt figure it out until I switched salts. Havent had that problem since then. Good info though

[@Roberto_Reef]

I used red sea for 20 years....I think was your bad luck day

[@thebryan3]

It's crazy how everyone has a different experience, I tried Instant Ocean Reef Crystals and had that buildup in my mixing station but I now use Red Sea and all is well :)

[@ghostgr43]

Probably was a bad batch. But I switched to rpm and havent had a problem.

[@carlhazelton1735]

What is the make of the tank in the background? I like the size.

[@RealReefingTV]

Here check it out👉 www.marinedepot.com/Innovative_Marine_10_Gallon_NUVO_Fusion_Nano_Aquarium_Nano_Cube_Aquariums_Tanks_10_19_Gallons-Innovative_Marine-0I10457-FIAQNCNTTN-vi.html?REALREEFINGTV&

[@simpleguy4928]

Could you please give me some advices about raising magnesium .. It seems no matter how much dose i put does not change anything as it's always too low 😒

[@RealReefingTV]

Ah I've been there. First make sure it's not your test kit. You want to test a sample of ro water and make sure it reads zero and a sample of fresh salt mix make sure that reads in the range from the manufacturer. If your test kit is good, then check your salinity, I hear that low salinity can be an issue with that. It's pretty uncommon for mag to just disapear.

[@simpleguy4928]

@@RealReefingTV thanks a lot buddy.. I'm using giesmann test which i believe is good . but I'll do what you said to make sure my test works well . and my salinityis 0.026.. And one thing is that Red Sea MG says 1 ml/100 litters = 1ppm !! This is nothing !

[@gilson50901]

good

[@spinmoney101]

Thanks for the video! I noticed that your using Bulk Reef supply for RODI but you have a link for Marine Depot RODI. Which one is better?

[@RealReefingTV]

All units meaning the housings are pretty much the same. It's the filters that make the difference. However in comparing them, they look the same... both are high quality unit and filter sets. You can't go wrong either way.

[@EastMontana1]

I’d like to know about the light you have in that little tank behind you. What are the levels you use in that light ? I like the color 👍👍

[@RealReefingTV]

I can email you the settings I have it on right now if you email me. [e-mail] however I haven't party tested it yet and don't have any corals in the tank yet.

[@庄丂-o8j]

help a lot ，thanks bro

[@abtiepolo1018]

That's where you understand the Jaubert Method is way way way better and less stressing... Looking at such videos makes me think" ok i keep going with fresh water"..

[@JDMSMOKEY03]

in the hydroponic dept. hanna instruments are kinda garbage. the good company is blue lab. i need to check them out for some equipment. all i have a the api saltwater master test kit.

[@redbeard3666]

I wish someone would talk about how garlic is actually bad for fish. There has been no legitimate study that has proven its benefits other than maybe making some foods seem more appetizing to fish. Theres actual scientific studies linking garlic ingestion with fatty liver disease in fish. Spread the word!

[@RealReefingTV]

Could you email me the link to the study? [e-mail]

[@therandomguy8927]

Not necessarily bad. There is alot of misinformation about it like it cures crypto. All it is is an appetite stimulator. It has a purpose but shouldnt be used long term or as a cure.

[@EDKsurly]

Good video. But my reef gets topped off with tap water (100TDS) and no issues.

[@RealReefingTV]

Oh word? Well then you my friend are lucky. No way I would use my cities water lol nope. Thanks for watching!

[@Sidequestsexsploringwithpaul]

EDK ReefMeister lol my reef is tap water running for over 15 years

[@EDKsurly]

@@RealReefingTV When I moved, I had no choice but to use tap because my RO unit broke in transition. doh!

[@sinatra617]

I get my water from the good old ocean and never had a problem

[@danielfox6709]

Where do you live... lots of city towns sea water is polluted and filled with chemicals

[@sinatra617]

@@danielfox6709 I live in Massachusetts

[@exocraft8134]

Sinatra Beard your insanely lucky.

[@sinatra617]

@@exocraft8134 why is that?

[@ryeellz9967]

What tank is that in back

[@RealReefingTV]

Innovative Marine nuvo 10 fusion

[@aquaticlife5818]

I have red sea salt its ok ?

[@RealReefingTV]

I like Red Sea salt regular

[@aquaticlife5818]

@@RealReefingTV and i dont test my water but i have a good skimer i do once a weak watwer change in 60 liters tank its ok ?

[@RealReefingTV]

@@aquaticlife5818 listen to your tank, if it looks good, keep doing what you’re doing

[@aquaticlife5818]

@@RealReefingTV thnx for responsing

[@100subsforicecream9]

Can i make my water by using water conditioner for fish

[@RealReefingTV]

In a fish only system?

[@100subsforicecream9]

RealReefingTV no

[@100subsforicecream9]

Im still new to salt water fish hobby my fish tank is good right now i just got it from my dad he used to get his water from the store pre made I want to make my own water its a small 10 gallon nano

[@RealReefingTV]

So you can however I recommend against using tap water with conditioner. You can use those water stations, they use RoDI systems to filter the water and it's cheaper than the store's water. With a 10 gallon tank you won't need to make that many runs to the store. 10 gallons ought to last you for a couple weeks atleast

[@100subsforicecream9]

RealReefingTV is tap water conditioner only good for fresh water fish

[@markzick9236]

Just curious, how long did it take you to put the video together. It's very good.

[@RealReefingTV]

Thanks!! This video took about an hour to film everything and and about 3 hours to edit and then about an hour to upload, title, write description, create thumbnail etc... I'm glad you enjoyed it. A lot of time and effort goes into delivering this content.

[@sportsbro2220]

The quick answer is 5 hrs

[@lasalar]

if i use Sea Water, do i need any treatment ?

[@RealReefingTV]

Not necessarily, I would recommend testing the water from the collection site. What's the calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, phosphate, nitrate? Those are the main ones but even better would be to do an icp analysis of it to check for other contaminates or heavy metals. If it's within your desired levels, collect away. You could also run it through a UV sterilizer if you want to make sure there are no dangerous bacterias or other pests.

[@zamalhaidershish7567]

Can I use a penguin 350 for a 5 feet by 2 feet 2 feet reef tank

[@Angel-cp3zo]

The best one

[@RealReefingTV]

Thanks!!

[@kylekonkel3706]

But your water is stripped of the minerals. How are water changes replenishing?

[@RealReefingTV]

Your water isn't typically stripped completely, rather just lower than desirable. In this case you take out the water with diminished elements and replace it with water that has slightly higher than desired levels. this will often keep a lps or softie tank at desirable levels.

[@norfolkrailwayfan1722]

I buy cheaper equipment but it stuff I've had a while and know it's good quality for the price

[@seztreg7686]

Hi just wondering do i have to declorinate rodi water also is instant ocean salt ok for some clownfish and some soft corals? Thanks!

[@RealReefingTV]

RODI water should be ran through carbon blocks which takes the chlorine out. Yes I used to use Instant Ocean for quite some time. However it almost always left a brown residue on my mixing barrel and pumps. I'm not really sure what the real long term effects are with it.

[@seztreg7686]

@@RealReefingTV ok thanks so much!

[@Chiefkingkong]

Thank you

[@RealReefingTV]

No doubt! Thanks for watching 😊

[@apdroidgeek1737]

i spend 2 weeks researching for curlique anemone... and all about anemone in general...

[@joserojas7534]

Also I have been doing this for a year-and-a-half with a 40 gallon tank and I just end up getting a 90 gallon reef tank and I'm not having known problem with what a water quantity because of the chemical I use menu not Electronics not a machine doing it for me manually

[@jmccoy96jm]

If you dont tell us what you dont recommend. Then how are we supposed to know?

[@KimberleyPopken]

Simply go with what he does recommend. For him to publicly say 'do not buy company Xs products' would set him up for some legal issues.

[@jmccoy96jm]

@@KimberleyPopken not true at all. Your allowed to speak negatively about products. Ever heard of reviews? This is a free country.

[@jmccoy96jm]

@@carisoul2180 lol. Even if that were the case following an unjust law makes you the idiot.

[@madusonkeeper]

Was at my favorite aquarium store yesterday and a kid had a book and it was bookmarked and he was researching the fish. I told him great job more adults should do this!

[@RealReefingTV]

So true!

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

My biggest mistake was using an HOB overflow box, now even with the hofer gurgle buster its still loud as fuck in my house. And i aint gonna empty the tank to drill now since the tank is being cycled.

[@apdroidgeek1737]

i use betta fish water from petco ... and mixed it my self

[@RealReefingTV]

I'm sure that's fine but isn't that water pretty expensive? How big is your tank?

[@RealReefingTV]

Nevermind just checked out your channel and its a pico. pretty cool! Keep me posted on the little guy!

[@L3G3NDARYK1LL3R]

That is still really expensive for what you're getting. Buy rodi water from a fish store if you can!

[@oo7Grexx]

Been using tap water for over a year and no livestock and coral loss. I treat mine with chemicals like prime. All of my livestock and corals are happy. Been lucky i guess

[@RealReefingTV]

Some tap water is relatively clean. I would just recommend keeping an eye on what your municipality is treating with and what the levels of heavy metals are..

[@oo7Grexx]

Live in Calgary where they are heavy on treating our water. Gotta check it. But for now i’m gonna keep doing what i’ve been doing for the last year. Love the concept of RODI but don’t like the amount of wastage. 4:1 ratio. Yikes

[@RealReefingTV]

I run my waste water back through another membrane my waste is more like 2:1. If you can get away with it, good deal, most cant though. if you saw the first stage of my RO unit that is just a prefilter you'd have an RO unit too. I cant imagine putting all of that nastiness in my tank. Again yours could be cleaner 😁

[@williamwallace3057]

number 9, poor people wanting saltwater tanks - think about this fish

[@blasterman789]

# 1 - adding corals before a tank is mature or assuming that because your tank is cycled its ready for Sps.

[@diegoortiz6898]

I it ok to use ocean water from the open ocean

[@RealReefingTV]

The further off shore the better. And it would be wise to filter, and run it through a UV sterilizer. Also you may need to test it and up the elements if they are low.

[@joepugner3232]

This is awesome video like all videos very informative. I'm new reefer actually going to be setting it up this weekend finally got my equipment. How long should I wait to put a protein skimmer on? If waiting at all

[@RealReefingTV]

Good deal! Thanks for watching, and I'm glad it helped! You should get a skimmer running as soon as you get the tank running. It will help export any waste from your rock. Make sure to cure your rock and cycle your tank. Keep an 👁 on those nutrients like ammonia and nitrite those are deadly.

[@joepugner3232]

@@RealReefingTV awesome thank U. Ya definitely been doing how U said and researching the rock and sand and filtration just everything. Definitely going to let it cycle for a while to make sure everything reads as perfect as it can. Thank U for advice

[@bdom715]

I agree with everything you said except acclimating coral. Never made any sense to me to slowly acclimate them and then throw them in a bowl of what amounts to insecticide, rinse them again and then put them in the tank. The major stressor in that whole process is the dip anyway. I just match the dip to tank temp put them in there then rinse and put them in tank. Never had any problems. Btw love the vids and you’re super cute!

[@RealReefingTV]

There's always more than one way to do things, and I appreciate you sharing! Thanks for being a part of the RealReefingFam!

[@KnarBurger]

@@RealReefingTV not sure if you changed your view on this but you dont need to acclimate corals. they are self acclimating to everything other than salinity but even that has some give. there is approximately zero coral wholesalers and big vendors who do this because its not even possible with the volumes they bring in. imagine bringing in 50 boxes of coral and acclimating them all lol. you would have to have a separate system for that alone. also the common knowledge is that you dont want to do big swings in parameters over short periods of time but no one is acclimating corals very long let alone 24 hours so that argument is invalid since common acclimation is rarely longer than an hour or two.

[@justdabubbletip1452]

I have never drip acclimated just dipped them and put in the tank

[@RealReefingTV]

It is A way just not the most gentle to the fish or coral.

[@shechshire]

7th mistake Don’t add fish without quarantining & medicating. Where ever your livestock came from, it most likely had ick in it. Corals don’t need acclimation.

[@imtiazfahim209]

You're solution is to expensive out on everything, yeah you could tell it in 10 second also. 😒

[@RealReefingTV]

Except it will save you money in the long run.

[@Lanun-D]

u talk too much.. make it simple,.. learn from the experienced utuber. 15minutes ---> 5minutes please...

[@The_Real_JimmyG]

Nice sales pitch.

[@RealReefingTV]

Lol well I do work in sales hahah

[@johnl.5641]

rodi a must. dirty water introduced from mineralmud a must. water changes a must. Beieng able to grow mangrove a must. Good lighting a must AI plus your choice t5 or leds. f testing. no more alk just cals.

[@PuzzleME.]

I screwed up last week, all my parameters great, didn't check my salinity. I lost 3 corals emerald crab and a snail. I felt so stupid because of this rookie mistake.

[@RealReefingTV]

Don't beat yourself up, we all make mistakes, myself included. The most important thing is that we learn from them😊

[@Ravan_Caw]

Redsea salt lol made in the usa so not from redsea left in the desert two birds can crap on it. TDS should be 0 not 1 or 2 plus look at their pressure as it can indicate the need for their filters needing to be changed out. And always do your research before you buy a tank either fresh or salt water. It really does not coast a lot if you do it right and can be very simple. Ask questions at your lfs get on forums research research and research.

[@HermeticJazz]

Mistake 11 not having vascular marine plants.

[@filiplaskovski9993]

But can I season my potato’s with this salt

[@ZoaTankBoyz]

You are so knowledgeable!!! The Zoa Tank Boyz love your channel!! We just started our own reefing channel it would be awesome if you checked it out!!! We love our corals and the hobby, and we love to share our experiences on our journey as reefers!!!

[@jennychurchill8953]

I was told not to use RO water to start.

[@RealReefingTV]

I would start with RO because I know I'm not introducing anything undesirable to the new tank. What did they tell you to start with?

[@jennychurchill8953]

Not sure. My sister has an RO system or whatever but said I shouldn’t use that water to start maybe I misunderstood her not sure. She def knows what she’s doing she has a 90 gal reef tank plus works at petco. But she’s gonna give me a bucket of water from her tank. Yeah I used to have a 55 gal saltwater tank years ago now I have a I believe 40 - maybe 46 gal bow front tank I’m gonna set up.

[@iffymist7564]

2:12

[@larryb2544]

Thats wrong about the brown stuff. Thats a anti caking agent bro.

[@sleepyowls3912]

I- I don't know why I'm here- I'm a freshwater fish keeper-

[@sleepyowls3912]

@gunit 010 what??

[@Angel-cp3zo]

Bro I’m getting in this hobby I’m going to sale my tanck

[@veronicaperez4453]

That is an empty saltwater tank with a rock in it 😂😂not a reef tank

[@MondoMiami]

Cannot take that high-pitched voice and annoyingly fake cadence. Immediately off-putting.

[@HogwartsBasement]

I think an onlyfans to coexist with this Chanel would be quite popular

[@anthonyblackshaw3490]

I've researched very little, dont use any expensive products, change 15% of my water once a month, test every 2 weeks, mix my top up water change in the tank, fill up with water then just add the salt and water treatment straight to the water. I get a fish and it goes straight into my tank........guess what......20 months on and its perfect!! Not had one single problem. Go on, say I'm lucky. You all think it has be bang on and spend loads of money. You people are so fuckin annoying and chat so much shit. Go away dude

[@Angel-cp3zo]

This is not easy

[@alfredvara8880]

Typo scuba dived

[@alfredvara8880]

All marine tanks crap out eventually especially with live coral.

[@RealReefingTV]

What makes you say that?

[@averageinvestor4423]

How do they crap out? It's a live ecosystem not a car.

[@muffemod]

Timestamps! UGH!!!

[@RealReefingTV]

This is a good point I didn't think about. Especially if you have them developed. Google photos does a good job of keeping them in order though.

[@Angel-cp3zo]

This hobby is too hard for me

[@slickbelge]

for those who missed the reference kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4CrZZp4Zpqkj6s

[@RealReefingTV]

😂 wah wah wata boy!!!

[@simpleguy4928]

I actually bring water from sea ..

[@Sk9junk]

Marine Life that’s a bad idea

[@simpleguy4928]

@@Sk9junk i know mixing is better ..

[@Sk9junk]

Ya it will probably will be fine but it’s just better

[@L3G3NDARYK1LL3R]

It's always good to explain why it's likely bad so people know why. It's because you can bring all sorts of random bacteria and problems into your tank. The beaches especially don't have great clean water and bringing that junk into your tank won't be great.

[@ecrater1junkie155]

This guy starts his video by showing me a small tank, with a small light hanging over it, with a huge rock in it then proceeds to ask me to subscribe because I'm new here. No thanks. Pass.

[@pinay56]

uWhat if yo

[@alfredvara8880]

Do Not put live Corals in a Marine aquarium flirting with disaster

[@jamesverr7386]

I do not agree with this video at akl

[@joserojas7534]

We do not need an RO unit true make the tab waters fresh.. these electronic equipment that these people sell is all about money

[@RealReefingTV]

Have you tested your tap water? Pick up a TDS meter and test. I know what my RO unit pulls out of my water so I trust 100% that it is needed. Unless your water is sourced from a mountain glacier, Chances are it has stuff your corals and fish don't want to live in.

[@joserojas7534]

@@RealReefingTV never had no problems because I use water filter and everything was good.. I also use 4 buckets 20% water change and liquid conditioner

[@joserojas7534]

@@RealReefingTV everything my tank normal is normal 0 and calcium 580

[@joserojas7534]

@@RealReefingTV do you have Facebook?

[@RealReefingTV]

Yes I do! Under the same name, RealReefingTV I'm also on instagram.

[@swag_doctor_2945]

You look similar to “618 fishing”

[@RealReefingTV]

Lol I'll have to look him up 😂

[@julissasauceda3564]

Kinda but he has black hair

[@RealReefingTV]

Yeah looked him up, cool dude👍

[@alfredvara8880]

Well let’s see Degree in marine biology scrubs dived most of my life owned three wholesale houses marine and freshwater. Was a voluntary adviser for the Boston aquarium 30 years ago. Keeping marine fish is a money pit. Most people drop out the first year count there losses and move on. Very few can keep them alive for any length of time. Small fish big tank eg. dominos s. Majors etc. Let’s see all your aquariums I see a tiny one. I caught my own fish in the keys and Hawaii. Can be kept by very few people for long periods of time. If your new save your money go fresh water fish only. Follow the basic rules of fish keeping the biggest bummer is going salt water watching your money and aquarium crash.

[@RealReefingTV]

I've been keeping a reef tank for the last 8 years, go watch my other videos and you will see my 300 gallon reef. I've had small setbacks along the way but I've never had an entire system crash. The technology has come a long way and keeping a reef tank stable is easier than ever. Is it expensive? Yes. No doubt about it. Will you lose fish or coral along the way? Yes but I've grown way more coral than I've ever lost. This is a hobby of love. Done right these water boxes arent coffins they are where life can thrive.