17g Tank: Last Fish I thought I would get!

The 17g Mangrove Tank has always been a super low-maintenance tank. Throughout the years it has evolved from a macro algae system, to a soft coral system, to now more of a mixed reef with the focus really being put on the mangrove. In this video I will give a long overdue update on this tank, as well as it's newest inhabitant... Azure Damselfish.
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Products used in this video:
Nice little autofeeder with a bunch of accessories (Amazon): amzn.to/3v9WyLu
Spider Farmer LED grow light (Amazon): amzn.to/3HcBcA5
XP Aqua Sumpless ATO (Amazon): amzn.to/3thld0g
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Chapters:
0:00 What has been going on with this tank?
10:14 Picking up the Azure Damsel from PetCo
13:32 Autofeeder
17:00 Creating depth with aquascaping
18:33 Red Mangrove updates and experience
26:07 Nice surprise!
27:19 Mangrove pods in a bucket
29:27 Colorado Sunburst Anemone marbled foot
29:50 Last look after new XP Aqua Sumpless ATO v2 goes in
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Instagram: @inappropriatereefer
Email: [e-mail]

[@eltornado8]

Thank you!! for coming to the petco i work at it was awesome meeting you, i was the one who helped you and got the damsel 😅 you have helped me love this hobby even more

[@InappropriateReefer]

Hey man, huge shout out to your team over there! The new frag system is looking promising. I'm checking in every once in awhile to see if you have stocked any Talbot's Damsel! ;-)

[@KentuckyReef]

You know it’s Christmas time when you get a video from @Inappropriate Reefer ❤

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thanks ;-)

[@kevinstuart6110]

Orange spot filefish. That’s my vote for that tank.

[@DowntheRoad40]

Keep it softies. I really like that tank and your current setup. Can’t wait to see more damsels in there swimming with all those beautiful corals

[@bryce4085]

Absolutely heartbreaking to hear about losing that pair of clowns, I remember them all the way back in the 45.

[@plyr6369]

Love this tank, it’s honestly what got me into reefing. Based my first tank that’s 9 months old off yours and it’s really coming together! Can’t thank you enough.

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you for the kind words and glad to hear about your success!

[@tleekauai]

Amazing mangrove growth! 😳

[@SharbucklesReef]

I’ve told you before and I’ll tell you again. One of my favourite tanks, but keep it softy dominant! Pleeeeeease!!!

[@Atropoides]

I would keep it softies, but it's not my tank. Do what ever you want to do with it and I think it's going to be awesome.

[@150coralreef]

Hey I love that weeping willow they look awesome

[@150coralreef]

Hey if or when you ever frag it again I would love to purchase one thanks

[@opethmike]

Keep it just like it is! I am loving the jungle look!

[@CopperCanyonTerrapins]

You have become my favorite reefing channel over the last few years! The mangrove tank is one of my favorites! Thank you for all you have contributed to the hobby! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you for your kind words & to have continued to watch -- esp through the rocky time when the production level was far from best due to the limited time! Wishing you a merry Christmas and Happy New Year as well!

[@saldelafuente9075]

Bro, been a while since I watched ur channel..dang your mangrove is crazy....👍

[@InappropriateReefer]

Welcome back my friend! It has been growing well!

[@Eugene_VoidAcid_KLSNKV]

wonderfull coral on background

[@marcopalazzo9349]

Really want Azure Damsels, the problem with them is they move the gravel around alot and i dont want plate corals and rock nems being covered.

[@carlosbarba4753]

I had same experience in the past for several times when there is only one fish in the tank and it behave very shy, and my theory is since they do not see any other fish swimming out on open water or out the reef or rocks they assume that there is a predator out there and that's why they don't come out. As soon as you put any other fish they just come out from their hiding place.

[@InappropriateReefer]

I think you are on to something and agree with you.

[@TopShelfAquatics]

Sorry about the loss of the clowns! Never easy fish that have been around so long, but the Azure Damsel is a great addition to this softie jungle! Love the video update on the mangrove tank! -Blaine

[@reefs363]

New layout looks great! Very good balance.

[@CGKFPV]

Such a cool nano. So many things going on. I'd call this tank The Wild Thing! I would keep a close eye on those mangrove roots. Those might get out of hand quicker than you expect. Always hard to tell things are growing when they are hidden. If you can see roots like that at the opposite end of the tank you can guarantee that there are lots of other roots throughout the rest of tank also. Can't wait to see more :)

[@jesusyenco4785]

i can’t wait for one of my tanks to get even half of that beautiful! gorgeous tank!

[@lorenzospina3174]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@Pete_Moore]

Good choice with the Azure! Such a beautiful little fish - loaded with personality. The mangrove is getting massive! You could get a 50 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank and set up a mangrove specific 'tank' over in the corner by the window. That would give you some room to add in a few more mangroves once they are done growing out in the bucket too. :-)

[@InappropriateReefer]

Would love to do a small saltwater tub! But biggest fear is kids falling in or messing with it so I'm holding back. 😮‍💨

[@Aznfanta]

enjoy japan man, cant wait for my 2nd trip in march. more aquariums haha

[@Aznfanta]

also simple way to make ur mango grove stay in that room, upgrade ur tank!

[@BryznsReef]

The tank looks great after the cleanup! I had one of those damsels in the past ended up becoming kinda mean maybe others have different experiences

[@InappropriateReefer]

I'm crossing my fingers! So far the odd seems to be ~1:4 that it'd turn into a jerk like other damsels

[@superpenguin112]

Look into talbet damsels. They are purple and yellow and some of the least aggressive damsels

[@InappropriateReefer]

I will add one or two! 👍

[@scottmcintosh4372]

love the tanks

[@InappropriateReefer]

💙💙💙

[@JonGilGonefishing]

Make a crazy zoa garden. I love zoa gardens in smaller tanks so you can see the polyps better.

[@InappropriateReefer]

Very good point. In the past I did not keep much Zoas in this tank since a lot of the Zoas look a bit ho-hum under white light, but now that it's more blue..........

[@JonGilGonefishing]

@@InappropriateReefer it’ll look psychedelic in there. I think I am going to replicate this set up. I am getting the reefing itch to get back in again 😅

[@josefishytv4237]

Can you do videos of reef stores in Japan 😢 also my dream is one day to visit Japan

[@InappropriateReefer]

Will absolutely try to! Also in Taiwan!

[@mohamedmokhtar6178]

check the black bar chromis for the 145g! they form interesting schools and they arent aggressive at all, and they stay at a small size!

[@InappropriateReefer]

Just looked, interesting fish, I was thinking Green Chromis or try the Blue Eyed Cardinals (bad shipper), adding Black Bar Chromis to the list, thank you!

[@mohamedmokhtar6178]

I would also recommend lyretail damsels (yellowtail chromis) since u was thinking about the regular chromises@@InappropriateReefer

[@mohamedmokhtar6178]

+ the vanderbilt chromis@@InappropriateReefer

[@yukiyuklee4894]

keep it softies. You already have a mixed reef! :)

[@InappropriateReefer]

That's a good point.

[@shanephillips8403]

Been watching you since day 1!!! Sell me a drag of that yellow Fiji PLEASE!!!

[@InappropriateReefer]

Let me know if you're local to Maryland!

[@InappropriateReefer]

oh and thanks for watching since the early days!

[@burtminshew4812]

That tank has grown on me now because of the elegance. Looks freakin awesome! Are the tentacles touching the raja and have you noticed any damage?

[@InappropriateReefer]

I haven't seen them physically touch yet and try my best to give each other space, as the Raja has surprisingly long sweepers. More so the Elegance, the CSB is parked up against the Raja.. so far so good, but I know this won't last.

[@bonnieconner804]

I love saltwater fish tank, but i’m a little nervous to start one , I just now learn how to do freshwater without killing any fishes, maybe that’s my next challenge 😅

[@InappropriateReefer]

No worries, once you're comfortable with freshwater, transitioning to salt is not that much more difficult (if you can mix saltwater, you can keep a successful reef tank!). It is quite a bit more expensive though, that is probably where the main challenge is. 😬

[@tomg8187]

awesome job man , what was the leather frag u picked up from coral reef shop called

[@InappropriateReefer]

It's simply called Japanese Purple Nepthea; some people call it Purple Polyps Japanese Purple Nepthea. No fancy name yet so you know it's rare. ;-)

[@MrMushroomish]

Cool update, how is the banggai breeding going?

[@InappropriateReefer]

No action... actually, the male would hold eggs for 2-3 days but never all the way through. Maybe there's still too much action in the 135g.

[@MrMushroomish]

@@InappropriateReefer Yeah could be, i dont think that is the case though. I have bred them many times, and the male usually only swallows if the eggs rot, and it seems there is a correlation between eggs rotting and high water nutrient, mostly high PO4.

[@McGD4]

Just picked up a mangrove plant from Petco (small 4 leaves). What’s best way to keep alive/grow it out before adding it to the aquarium? Just copy what ur doing near the end?

[@InappropriateReefer]

Yeah freshwater in substrate is the way to go. And make sure the water in the bucket is not cold! Putting it in a warmer location or even a heating pad / heater would be amazing for it. Then acclimate to saltwater when the time comes.

[@jameswithers3066]

How long is your photoperiod on that mangrove tank? Looks really good since the reboot.

[@InappropriateReefer]

I'm running it a bit longer now, 10 hrs total with 1 hr ramp up and down.

[@jameswithers3066]

@@InappropriateReefer thanks man

[@DesertRider760]

Where'd you get those magnetic frag mounts? Thanks!

[@InappropriateReefer]

Those are made by Aquarocks, good stuff! I also use their non-magnetic mound that sits on the sand bed.

[@foxchase725]

Id assume its just like freshwater. Clownfish are my go to "dither fish"

[@foxchase725]

Or chromis.

[@InappropriateReefer]

100%!

[@panalv.-creativity8813]

❤❤

[@jacbuc1]

Update video on the ali LED bars??

[@InappropriateReefer]

I replaced them awhile back for AI Blade Glow; Absolutely blown away by the AliE Bar's value, would totally recommend them as supplemental light especially on a budget. Have not tried them as the primary light source though.

[@reeftang]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@anthraxcrab3238]

Will you ever set up a tank for your kiddo?

[@InappropriateReefer]

Probably not since it’d be me taking care of it… 😆

[@stevenmiller5183]

Something about leathers is that they can randomly nuke your tank...

[@richarddesimone960]

Stay far away from any damsels

[@InappropriateReefer]

... too late 😬

[@lifebidesign]

Over croweded nano tank big mistsake and looks aweful. Your fault for losing those beautiful clownfish could of prevented it. Sorry pissed off

[@InappropriateReefer]

Can't argue with you here..

[@lizzieslittlechannel]

It actually looks amazing with coral crowding the tank

[@hardinghopper344]

I don't disagree but with one part. I like the crowded coral look it's almost like a jungle of course it comes with its downsides, but I do like it. I imagine little crabs or other bottom-dwellers working their way through the xenia forests. However I do see the point made here.