A 450 Gallon High-End Coral Reef Tank That Takes Up An Entire Room!

[@DannysAquariums]

*Wow, Ryan, I learned so much! Thanks for sharing, Remy! I loved this video. This is like a dream setup!*

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

It sure was!! Good to see you in the comments my friend!

[@atfinthehouse8631]

The coral tank tours are what is more important than shilling! Go Remy!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

LOL! I'm trying to create some sort of balance in the force! Thanks for watching. Good to see your name in the comments!

[@rogerwoods5247]

This guy does explain well. Definitely know his stuff

[@rebuttalc2075]

Ryans a good dude, his microbubbling techniques would make a good episode too

[@samevans4525]

Wow this guy is insanely smart. I’ve been in the hobby for 10 years and I have never heard anyone explain dosing and ph control like this. Very very interesting to listen to him speak. Sounds like he’s got it down 👌🏼

[@telegraham]

This speaks to me!!! Thank you both for making this video happen.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

This was my pleasure. 99% of why I do tank tours is so that I can selfishly learn too!

[@donmonteith775]

I just tuned in to see some cool corals etc. I had no idea I was going to get a college level chemistry lesson. Very well done!!! Thank You for all the information!

[@NickM92]

I’ve learned more from him than the 20 videos I’ve seen on pH. Awesome video!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Exactly! For whatever reason it doesn't come off like rocket science which is good.

[@nickhamill6882]

Learnt so much from this video. Thanks to Ryan and the crew for this one! What an amazing system 🤙

[@puli23_62]

wow, i felt as if I was back in college with prof. Ryan. Very knowledgeable and very cool. Thanks for sharing and please go back for an update when the new tank is running.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Yeah, I think I just need to do a whole podcast with Ryan. Super smart!

[@skillmaster9116]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral yes please, make it happen!

[@Utubereefer]

That clam was nuts!

[@TheEmporiums]

Wow great tank. He knows his stuff and explains it in a way that keeps you interested without falling asleep lol.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Yeah, when I saw the length of the video I was like...should I call this a documentary, orrrrr...lol! Thanks for watching James!

[@kahalaskater]

This man is so smart and really knows the true science in keeping healthy corals. Definitely have learned a few things from this video that I will be taking to my tank.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

That's great news! Thanks for watching!

[@kylehaye]

Ryan is the man!! Have bought from him a handful of times at frag swaps and he's always been more than helpful!! And he has two cute doggos

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

His pooches are SUPER cute! Still have my Chummingham Scoly!

[@PazLeBon]

3

[@kylehaye]

@@PazLeBon at the time we met it was two! But glad to see he added another pup to the clan lol

[@PazLeBon]

@@kylehaye I just heard him say he had 3 ;)

[@salvatorepalazzolo3065]

This is prob the most impressive dude I’ve seen in a long time

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Right?! Happy I got to hang with him for a bit.

[@rubenespinosa1685]

Bahama Lama you should be posting on this guys system more often his knowledge and research seems to be one of or your best video you ever posted need more of this guys no how 👍🏼 just loved this video in this guy

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

He's moving to Cali so we'll have to catch up with him there!

[@rubenespinosa1685]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral ah man😧

[@nonstopreefing]

I wish I could be friends with someone like this. Somebody that I could learn all this stuff from so I could make my tanks way better!! this guy seems so friggen smart

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Sounds like I need to make another trip...or he needs to upload to his youtube channel.

[@manuelescamilla7610]

06:20 is Gold!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

8.55 to start!

[@opethmike]

Forget the reef tank, I want to hear more about that adorable bulldog!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

He's got some cutie pups!

[@mickflury]

At 4.10 I couldn't stop laughing. I wanted you to say its a tank built like a tank lol. I live near those guys in cali and hope to get close to the same tank you have but slightly smaller detentions. love the setup and the collection!

[@jenssurf1]

I run between 8.6 and 9 since 2 years......and it works magic....

[@thomasmiller2089]

Been to Ryans place and bought a lot of coral from him over the last 5 years. It is THE nicest system I have ever seen in person and I have been in the hobby for over 20 years! ON top of that, he is a great guy!

[@ReefDork]

What an incredibly beautiful tank! And a really cerebral, interesting guy too. Great video Remy 😃

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

I think we'll need to visit him again. Cerebral is a great word for Ryan!

[@chriskeller4237]

Also was thankful to learn that ph drives your system

[@nes_tolgic9680]

Truly learned from this video could listen to Ryan talk about this for hours, well done. I plan on buying from him soon

[@brettbarrett2533]

This video should have millions of views. Or at a minimum, the exact number of reef tank owners on Earth ... I am grateful for this information and the way it was delivered. Ryan is an asset to the hobby and Aquacultured corals such as large single polyp LPS. I waited many years before getting into my first saltwater tank. Unfortunately, I still managed to make mistakes, and the biggest of all... Was adding specimens that I should have waited longer before adding and knew better. However, ignoring what I knew resulted in the loss of two nice torch corals and chalices. Wasn't such a great deal to pass up on the backend... Impulse purchases/Unplanned deals have been permanently sequestered now. We are all bound to make mistakes but try and remain mindful. That should help prevent some of the more avoidable accidents. A plethora of information and all the eye candy you can handle. This is an example of a video I will watch multiple times. Oh oh, and you can actually buy specimens from Ryan. What could be better? Keep the high-quality content coming Bahama Llama Coral!

[@PazLeBon]

Been a hobbyist for years but am creating a more serious coral farm out here in Spain and have found many of your tours useful. My background is with cannabis and hemp and ive come to consider corals as the flowers of the sea and many of my own insights are in tune with 'reefing'. . One of these insights certainly relates to PH. Despite all the chemistry, soil, salts and environments, PH always dictates the assimilation and break-down of needed 'nutrients'. It simply has to be in quite a narrow window for the plants to really thrive .. The best balance is at 6.45 where 'most' nutrients can be assimilated efficiently. However there are elements that actually require that 6.8 and others the 6.4 for perfection. Difficult o achieve that swing in substrate. The fact that in tanks we have that natural fraction of change throughout the day/night leads me to believe there should probably be 'some' natural swing in PH, just a small % up and down from the median. I intend to do more actual testing of this with ranges starting at the 7.9 up to 8.3 and see how it compares to say a less variable 8.1

[@PurposePlastics]

Start a channel and give us a tour, sound exciting!

[@PazLeBon]

@@PurposePlastics Thanks.. used to have one or two busy channels back in the day. feel too old nowadays, would have to remember to put my teeth in and all sorts ;)

[@mrchivista10]

I visited him at his old place, amazing coral and great guy

[@helenchambers169]

Since subscribing to your Chanel a few weeks ago I’m working my way through all your videos and this one is probably the most informative video I’ve seen and since getting into the hobby a couple of years ago I’ve watched hundreds of videos. Ryan’s explanation on PH and nutrients is the best so far and amazingly I understood his explanation. I’ve always had a high nutrient system (I like to feed my fish), phosphate usually 0.4-0.6 and nitrate 40-60ppm. I’ve always stressed about these high numbers even though I’ve never had an algae or Dino problem, and my corals (largely LPS) are all happy. I recently added a GFO reactor as I still want to get those numbers down as I would like to start dabbling in SPS, but I’m not going to stress about the high numbers as much now - so thank you for this great video!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

I totally agree. Ryan is a wealth of knowledge and ALWAYS learning new concepts. He gets it!

[@MorningsideMotors]

Glad to see you again so soon Remy!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

You as well my friend! Thanks for stopping by.

[@MrClutchNY]

This guy knows his stuff. Impressive!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Very much so! Happy we got to connect with him!

[@kimlovesfun]

Those torch corals…💗 Great Video!!

[@Lutharthegreat]

Wow! What an amazing setup. Definitely is unbelievable and so smart about the hobby. Favorite in the tank? That CLAM oh my!!!! Thanks for bringing this this to us all.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Gosh...30 years?! No pressure right? I'd feel so bad if that thing died on my watch.

[@reefphotographyig5225]

wonderful setup and, the acros, omgg

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Right?!

[@Rueler18]

His knowledge blew me away, just wow!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Yep! We're lucky to have him in the hobby...I'm spoiled cuz he lives in the state!

[@Yoink1011]

This dude always has fire at frag swaps!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Oh yes!

[@cameronjones8641]

You are without doubt a fantastic reefer and massively enthusiastic. As an old timer I have to say that my love is for true reefs and the form of nature so my taste in tanks reflects this. I am interested in large colonies displayed in a natural way so this frag tank style system is not for me but wow, the colour, health and effort going into the system is superb. It actually saddens me that the hobby is leaning towards collections and has seemed to have lost its love of biology but this system is a great example of the more modern style of reef keeping.

[@HoroHigh369]

Mind blowing info. 🤯 Great information. Beautiful system, thank you for sharing.

[@dougdeakin6478]

he makes me feel like I am not smart enough for this hobby what an awesome system I'm glad there are people of his caliber and above ( the scientists ) keeping this hobby going in the right direction. another great video

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

You and me both! He does a good job of making it easy to understand though!

[@maceysdaddy5150]

I was just feeling like I’m really mastering this hobby and now I feel like an idiot. This is amazing!!! Ryan you are the man. What you are doing is astonishing. I’m wowed. Thanks for sharing with us. Remy, great video! Just WOW 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

You got it!!! Thanks for hanging!

[@Chris.from.1950]

That is an amazing tank. Many thanks! The huge variety is stunning!

[@jamesedmunds8707]

Dude!!! He explained that so damn well! My head drifts off sometimes when listening to youtubers but what he said about ph and the 1:10 phos to nitrate ratio along with others made perfect sense! Does he have a youtube channel Remmy?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

He does! Not a ton there but he does post frequently on his FB and IG pages linked in description.

[@jamesedmunds8707]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral cheers man how's uno and dos? Any update vids coming up?

[@kevjonadiaz]

Ryan is awesome! Genuinely nice and very knowledgeable guy. Always eager to offer his expertise and help. Bought corals from him since 2019 and never had an issue 👍🏼

[@gustavohernandez7342]

Honestly most incredible coral reefing informational video I have ever seen and can't imagine it getting it beat. watching it again with a pen and paper

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Yeah, I might have to go back and just do specific videos regarding PH, dosing, Redfield Ratio, keeping SPS....keeping a 30 year old CLAM!! Things like that.

[@gustavohernandez7342]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral yes please! Love your stuff!

[@anthonyrodriguez2570]

Wow another tank tour!! Hyped!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

It's a beast!

[@naclcreep2505]

Yes! Excited to see this. I live in cincinnati and have made the trips to the aquashellas and RAPs. I can’t remember if I first saw home at that first aquashella or if it was the years leading up to it at our local swaps. That’s besides the point… I was amazed by what he offered and I am happy he’s getting more attention. He’s got one of the most crowded but also organized tanks I have ever seen! Something tells me the coral room and equipment work as organized

[@justis_4_all]

Dude! Great video! This guy really knows his stuff and he can explain it perfectly too! Even a noob like me can understand!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

I really think he needs to hop back on his youtube channel. Make sure to follow on FB and IG. He posts good stuff there all the time.

[@elnarutouchiha]

Amazing tank and the knowledge he has learned over the years in this hobby makes me want to learn as much As possible about this hobby

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

It's never ending...but you feel a bit closer when you meet people like this!

[@codyfisher5100]

I won a raffle at the Columbus frag swap a year and a half ago. It was chums setup. I got some killer pieces....He was amazing. Very kind and his dog was adorable!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

He's got a ton of cute pooches! We rolled up to his house and they were all in the front yard. I hope they aren't supposed to be guard dogs cuz they were too damn nice! lol.

[@AshishPatel-vm9zs]

he's the kind of reefer i would feel confident buying from!

[@mattrussell2580]

Hey Remy fantastic video. A welcome departure from the endless sea of beginner oriented videos. It’s fascinating to hear someone break down advanced principles. Like a lot of hobbyists out there I’m not a pro but I’m far from a beginner. Your video fills that void. Really appreciate it.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

You got it! I don't think I realized how much beginner content is out there. Glad you enjoyed! I'll def keep that in mind for future vids.

[@pattack7]

Holy sh*t that man is a wealth of knowledge. Honestly he dumbed it down or just the way he said it made sense. Envy of that tank/system. But this is/was an awesome video! Appreciate the hard work and taking us along for the ride. PS- I just took our Christmas stuff down only because HOA would have gave us a fine HAH or I would’ve be in the same boat as you! Great stuff man! I’m glad videos are making a come back on this channel. Don’t mind the review stuff for BRS but I feel your more of yourself on your own channel

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

I hate HOAs...lol. Yeah, Ryan is awesome. The best part is that he's willing to share all of his findings with the community! Thanks for watching!

[@CartersToyBox357]

Remy I enjoy your videos so much more than the other channels I watch, I would probly pay 💰 to see a new video every week!! The quality and content is perfect. I really look forward to your videos.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Oh wow! Thank you! Another video will be out tonight so you're in luck! This year I'm doing my best to get back on the weekly schedule.

[@CartersToyBox357]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral I’m sure it’s tough having a life, working, reefing, and making videos lol.

[@frankmccrary5520]

So that tank is a 4'x8' 20" tall?

[@adambgunn]

This is such an informative video. Amazing setup and livestock.

[@chbnorth]

Wow. Good production. Man....that clam!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

30 YEARS!! I'd be so nervous to keep that thing!

[@chrish6659]

Wow. There’s so much to unpack here, going to take abit to process everything presented here!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Yeah, I'm STILL thinking about it and I was THERE. lol.

[@braydondowning5909]

This was an amazing video, lots of little informative conversation, even tho this is an advanced reef, beginners could use this to help them understand. Well done 👍

[@manuelescamilla7610]

Telegraham sent me.... Amazing reef tank 🔥🔥🔥

[@smokeandkippers]

Stunning livestock in there but that clam is insane! ❤️❤️

[@mathewescott137]

I'm late to the game here, but this is the best video I've seen on reef keeping and coral propagation. I'm just bummed I live in Canada and can't ship them here haha

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Ryan is a good dude! Super knowledgable!

[@coreybates9322]

Great video. Amazing to hear about his ph. Definitely going to be looking into increasing and following his steps after seeing those acro colors 🤯

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

YES. Funny thing is that it's actually pretty simple in the grand scheme of things!

[@chriskeller4237]

I like that he shared about red field ratio

[@danchac01]

Very informative video thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@Langenbergh]

This makes everything much easier for nutrients. Much simpler to balance things than trying to get everything down. Will start tinkering soon 😉

[@bryancase7541]

Most educational marine aquarium video I've ever seen, and I watch a lot. Really amazing dude and tank~!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

That's great news! It was an honor to hang with him for a couple hours that day.

[@joshuasterling2144]

This guy sounds like he at the very least has a bachelors degree in reefology...lol I don't even own a tank and I was able to follow all the concepts he was speaking about. Somebody who can explain that well really knows the knowledge.

[@mikedowney2407]

Awesome video! I would love to see a video with tips on how to do macro (video) photography of our reefs like that!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

It can definitely be challenging! Tyler is continuing to up his game in that department. First step is to get a macro lens. Tyler has the Laowa 100mm macro. I just purchased the Sony 90mm macro and have been fiddling with that. Another good photographer to follow is Michael Vargas. He'd have some good insights as well!

[@jamessiverson6994]

You are bringing us some good stuff!!! Idk if its possible but keep it up!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Trying my best! I feel like I owe everyone! lol

[@Jtone_philthy_aquatics]

Hey remy are you going to be at the St. Louis swap coming up? I spoke to you a while back and asked but I just wanted to check again to see if maybe you’d be willing to sell me a frag of the weeping willow?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

I think so! I should have some frags available. I'm gonna make prepping for that swap a priority.

[@915Mang]

Such a Great Video

[@davelenjan19]

Thanks for sharing, very informative. is like listening to a college professor👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CalcioFan4Ever]

Another already?? Sweet!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

You know it!

[@jeremyshaddock1564]

Lots of info, best one yet! This guy rules

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

I appreciate that! Glad it was helpful!

[@kcstunna8222]

This was absolutely the best video. So informative. Thank you

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@supakg2785]

Do you know what fans he has mounted on the wall?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

I don't know exactly but he said they are Dyson dupes from Amazon.

[@Ellery-USA]

Great update - when I first saw his video on the scoly fragging I was thinking "Damn dudes got some balls or FU Money$$ to throw around." Glad to see he was able to expand the hobby with his knowledge.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Yep! Expanded that fragging too!

[@Edgecrusher28]

Would love some more information on this detoxification with the use of kalk. I have done an R2R search and keep coming up empty.

[@holywarrior51]

colour.,s are stunning best i have ever seen

[@fishpony1211]

Dude i agree with you, best explanation of ph ever! That dude is a plethora of knowledge. Its great to see you making videos again! 👊

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

It's been fun all around! Thank you for your kind words over on the BRS channel too!

[@fishpony1211]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral always dude!! ✌️

[@artofwar-3263]

This is a great video Remy, heaps of useful information on ph and fragging these corals.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

YES! Sometimes it just takes the right context for things to click...the PH thing really stuck with me on this one.

[@KnarBurger]

Such a great video. So much info on here wasn’t expecting it honestly was thinking it would just be a tour.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Nope! A bit of an education as well smile 😃 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KnarBurger]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral enjoyed it a lot. The way he explains everything is very easy to understand and it was cool to hear his thoughts on fragging the different brain corals.

[@monkeybrains41]

This video was so awesome!!!! I learned some new stuff and I appreciate how in-depth he was going into the general theory of reefkeeping 101

[@Ca4rless6969]

Thanks for the content always like seeing the videos always well made in a way that is so interesting that I want to watch more thanks for the new video

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

You got it! Happy to see you back here on the channel watching :)

[@sunnygoold9449]

Where to start - I need to watch this 5 times ;)

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

It'll be like that Reef Builders Jason Fox video. Gotta watch multiple times to absorb all the good stuff!

[@sunnygoold9449]

My Christmas decorations are still up - I am pretending not to notice them

[@sunnygoold9449]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral YES! And also that First Time Reefer Yoshi 2 Part The JFox I have maybe watched 10 times -each of the Yoshi's probably 5 times - there maybe 1 or 2 Rappin with Reefbum that are in the league of this video too ;)

[@amermeer3989]

Great video and interview as usual.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Thank you!

[@maokinus]

Amazing tank and corals! I loved the pH discussion. My pH fluctuates from 8.4-8.6 and I have worried it was getting too high. Glad to hear that others run even higher pH than me and are successful. Also my PO4 is 0.1 and NO3 is 0. I have been thinking of dosing NO3 now i am going to try for sure.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Yeah, get those nutrients back within that Redfield Ratio! Plenty of products to dose when it comes to NO3. Heck, you can even make it.

[@maokinus]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral I have brightwells NO3. Hopefully that will help my tank as currently my tank has tons of nuisance algaes

[@InfinityAquariums]

Very cool!

[@samuelwall5119]

Great video, learned a lot from this!

[@ReefHausDynamics]

What fans are those ?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

They are Dyson bladeless knock-offs from Amazon. Not sure on the model.

[@Jtone_philthy_aquatics]

Great video man! They never disappoint! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Appreciate it!!

[@marivetboysillotravel8223]

so beautiful aquarium

[@InappropriateReefer]

Great videos with lots of fantastic info, wish it’s longer with deeper dives on… everything. You’re going back right? 😆

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Well I guess now I have to. I mean, what Mok-yi wants, Mok-yi gets!

[@sebastianm3014]

Had the opportunity to visit his set up and buy some coral. Awesome fish tank and Ryan is super knowledgeable!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

He's a great guy with awesome coral!

[@Dan_wiles]

This is a guy worth taking advice from! When he's talking about the redfield ratio he says ".1" in phosphate does he mean 0.1 or 0.01?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

.1...he was speaking off handedly about the ratio as well so he was a bit off. The ratio is actually 16:1. Check out Randy Farley on R2R - he's got some great info there.

[@Dan_wiles]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral I had a feeling it was 16 and not 10, I’ll check it out! Great channel btw sending props from the UK

[@shemmue0311]

Insane setup and corals .....

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Yes - it was pretty inspirational!

[@claudiamelfi3882]

wow wow wow its an amazing setup ... i wonder what cost more the coral or the equipment!!!!!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Probably 50/50 lol!

[@gonefishing5536]

Wow amazing, is there a way to see his orphek schedule?

[@GwonkReefkeeping]

Great video

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@migs671]

Amazing video anyone what dyson those are the fans?