Ammonia Spikes, ( REEF BURN OUT ) 75 Gallon DIY Starphire Begins!

Ammonia plays a huge role in the nitrogen cycle. Why are reefers getting ammonia spikes after a cycle? "Why don't I feel like doing anything to my tank?" Staying motivated in reef keeping can be difficult at times! What you can do to stay the course, and not give up. Tom gets you ready for his 75 gallon Starphire DIY AIO.
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[@annebartells777]

Thanks for the burn out advice

[@tonycloseukreef3799]

Can't wait to see the new tank and follow it's progress thanks Tom 👍

[@TOMReefer]

Thanks Tony 😃👍🏻

[@davidsarda1300]

Great video Tom! I can't wait to see the new tank and all the process to build it!! 👍👍

[@TOMReefer]

Thanks David! 😃👍🏻it will be fun👍🏻

[@dobermanguy9437]

One other thing that can damage a biological filter and cause a small spike in ammonia or nitrite!!!!! Is copper sulfate especially if you are treating a sick fish in a quarantine tank with a biological filter I have seen this happen back in the day I'm sure most reef Keepers know to never use meds in a reef tanks!!!! anyway that's why I keep a quarantine tank running full time when I get a new fish they go in there for me to observe them for about a week or more but yes medications can Havoc a biological filter!!!!! They do usually recover in a little time but do cause some damage great video by the way

[@TOMReefer]

Thanks Stan!

[@efecakr1718]

thank you for answered my last question there is one more question: should i add anything into my regular ato water

[@TOMReefer]

Hi efe, I did a video on kalkwasser in your ATO. 1/2 teaspoon per 1 gallon of RODI water. Here is the video m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXOpgIt8Zdh-aKM old video sorry, 😃

[@paularamos2545]

Hi T. I think I have velvet in my tank I lost my flame hawk! And now it’s in my yellowtail …I haven’t put anything in my tank except for nesarius snail in my tank but that was prob 2 months ago , is their any other way to get …what I think is marine velvet? I thought it was ammonia spike but that wasn’t the case . I also have a wrasse but no issue yet . I just ordered copper and am gonna make a hospital tank and put him in ,any suggestions u can help with thx johnny

[@xCaspow]

2:57 😂😂

[@TOMReefer]

Haha 😃

[@paularamos2545]

Hey Tjust thought 🧐 if u find the time maybe a video on marine velvet brook or fish disease cures or just killers like

[@paularamos2545]

Cool with new tank ur gonna do , I may follow suit,and diy myself curious about cost hope it’s in vids

[@jacklawer6389]

Hi Tom, gr8 video as usual. I need some help I have a 4 wk old saltwater tank, RO water. Amonnia .25 ppm Nitrite between 4 and 8 ppm Nitrate 66 Ppm Do i need to do anything or just wait, i did the dr. Tims one and only plus the dr tims ammonia. Stopped using it 2wks ago. Is it normal to have all 3 parameters showing at the same time. Thanks for your help.....

[@TOMReefer]

Hi Jack, yes very normal. You could try a partial water change of 50% to see if your amonnia and nitrite comes down. Then test again in a week to see if they come back. If they do, then your cycle isn’t complete.👍🏻

[@jacklawer6389]

@@TOMReefer thanks very much appreciated

[@jdaquariums5541]

Hey Tom where are you getting your glass from and cut

[@TOMReefer]

Local guy in my area of NJ. Johnny D’s glass 👍🏻

[@jdaquariums5541]

@@TOMReefer nice will it be rimless ?

[@TOMReefer]

@@jdaquariums5541 yes👍🏻I’ll be making a rimless AIO 😊

[@paularamos2545]

Luv last vid ,on time

[@adamkwek5888]

Hi Tom, can't wait your new tank & set up . Please do every details of your new set up, alot to learn from u ... cheers 😊

[@TOMReefer]

Hey Adam, that’s my plan. Very detailed😊👍🏻thanks

[@ryan2577p]

Bout to get a 125 gallon next week! Think I’m gonna do a Fish only tank! Get some non reef safe fish this time!! Thoughts?

[@TOMReefer]

That’s cool bobcat! Lots of cool non-reef safe fish. Clown trigger Picasso trigger ! 👍🏻

[@ryan2577p]

@@TOMReefer yes! My wife wants a Clown Trigger and an Emperor Angel!

[@ryan2577p]

@@TOMReefer Do u think that 2 MP-40s and a Fluval FX-6 Canister filter would be enough for that 125 gallon?

[@TOMReefer]

I’m not familiar with the Fluval? I believe 2 MP 40’s would be enough. It’s fish only👍🏻

[@ryan2577p]

@@TOMReefer it’s the big canister filter that Fluval makes.

[@kwajrod]

What brand is your 6(?) gallon tall tank?

[@TOMReefer]

Hey R Clay, I made it😊Tom Reefer brand 😃👍🏻

[@gentil.d]

Hi Tom, congratulations on your videos, I would like to know which lamp you use for the refugium. Thanks

[@TOMReefer]

Hi gentil, thank you! The lamp is called Nano Glo You can get it on Amazon

[@bencarr9955]

Love the videos tom reef on!!! Currently overcoming dinoflagellates over here first time ever but I know it will pass over time .

[@TOMReefer]

Hey Ben, thanks! Glad you enjoy them. 😊 all things shall pass 😃👍🏻

[@fishpony1211]

I have a custom 75 gallon tank as well. Its basically the same dimensions as a 55 gallon but just taller. I love it!

[@TOMReefer]

Good to hear that! 75 gallon is substantial. 👍🏻 nice size

[@MRT_Reefer]

Hi tom, can i remove diatoms and green algae in my live rocks Using a brush? Can i scrub it

[@TOMReefer]

Hey Miguel, you can with hair algae. Try and siphon as much as you can after you brush. It sounds like you have a huge issue there. Once in my career I had the same thing and I was forced to remove all the rocks and brush and clean them off in salt water in a bucket and then put them back. Add lots of hermits. If that’s not possible do as I said and just give it time keep making large water changes and eventually they’ll go away.

[@landerlyons9855]

Another great video! Can’t wait to see how the 75 turns out!

[@TOMReefer]

Thanks Lander! 👍🏻😊

[@ibewbro5614]

Dude can't wait to see how u build the tank that will be a cool process to watch

[@TOMReefer]

Thanks IBEW, should be a fun build! 😃👍🏻

[@TheNichols1981]

i seen what you did with all the intro's very cool

[@TOMReefer]

Thanks! 😊

[@paularamos2545]

T down to 1 fish in my 30 ,should I take the inverts out and treat main display,or do a plastic hosp tank which I set up but seems like a waste to stress only 1 fish . I got copper power.I never treated with copper before never had to the velvet came in on a snaill weeks ago …only way in must have been on its shell I guess, nothing else has been added for at least 4 or5months

[@TOMReefer]

This is a great article, I saw it some time ago and think at this point you should follow this. Its a great resource aquariumstoredepot.com/blogs/news/marine-velvet I’ve never had marine velvet in my tanks over the years. Inverts can stay in the tank, but you’re gonna need about 75 days of a fallow tank. Check out the article 👍🏻

[@paularamos2545]

@@TOMReefer thx buddy, u de man

[@stevenpavan327]

Tom, great video as always - you using the term "mint" at the end gives away the fact that you and I are of the same vintage. I miss those years.

[@TOMReefer]

Thanks Steven, Haha! Yea, those were the days! 😃👍🏻 mint condition 😃

[@stevenpavan327]

@@TOMReefer I used to say that ALL the time. Still do some times.

[@matthewhayden6505]

Hey Tom I was just wondering if you have ever had any experience with brown jelly disease on your corals. I recently purchased a really nice frogspawn, but I noticed a brown looking substance on the stem of the coral. The brown area is small but it isn’t on the actual tissue of the coral. The coral has great extension and colors so it appears very healthy overall just thought it was worth asking.

[@TOMReefer]

Hi Claggz, it should be ok. If the coral looks good, just keep your parameters in check and keep an eye on it. As long as it’s not spreading. You may see it disappear. 👍🏻😊

[@matthewhayden6505]

@@TOMReefer Thanks for the feedback Tom! My thoughts is that the coral at some point experienced some receding tissue and then it recovered to full health leaving a small amount of dead tissue just dangling from the stem of the coral.

[@jerry3sanchez]

75 g tank ! No way !😇

[@TOMReefer]

Helloooo! I expect you to be out here earlier! 😃 yes 75 starting soon👍🏻

[@tunefully1792]

Hey Tom I'm loving your videos. If my parameters are fine in my 29g, and I only have about 11 frags in my tank. Can I use Kalkwasser maybe an ⅛ teaspoon or something until my testing says more? Or is it better of leaving it until I see the need for Kalkwasser?

[@TOMReefer]

Hey Tunefuly, glad you like the vids!😃 if you’ve been watching me, you know I love kalkwasser in your ATO. It has more benefits than just raising your calcium level or alkalinity. 1/8 of a teaspoon per gallon is fine. That will help the frags grow, and add Calc and alk to your tank. Just test every few days in the beginning.don’t use API tests. 😃👍🏻

[@tunefully1792]

@@TOMReefer I've seen a lot of calcium tests are very inaccurate. Which do you recommend? I use NYOS nitrate testing but yes API for the rest until I find the best for each parameter.

[@TOMReefer]

I believe NYOS is a quality test kit. I use Salifert for nitrate, calcium and mag. I use the Hanna Checker for phosphate and alkalinity. Hannah is quite accurate. But ofc pricy.😊

[@richardportelli1983]

With the cost of starfire glass wouldn't it be better to just get the tank made professionally? Is it going to be a peninsula or standard?

[@TOMReefer]

Hi Richard, I’m going to make a peninsula AIO. Starphire is not cheap, but tank manufacturers want way more then it will cost me to make it. Plus they make you to buy a stand Etc. your up to more then $1200. Plus I’ll have to mention what brand it is in my vids. That bothers me. 😊👍🏻 they get so much free advertising on KZbin it’s pathetic.

[@richardportelli1983]

@@TOMReefer that's awesome bro. I'm stoked your doing a peninsula. I agree about the sponsorships. What will the dimensions be?

[@TOMReefer]

@@richardportelli1983 it’s going to be 38” X 23 1/2” D and 20” H 👍🏻😊

[@richardportelli1983]

@@TOMReefer awesome size. You will fit a tonne of coral with those dimensions.

[@TOMReefer]

@@richardportelli1983 yes, my idea is to make a realist reef type of aquascape. Possibly a horseshoe design. Piece of the reef kinda thing 👍🏻😊

[@brandonmms]

Can't wait Tom!!

[@TOMReefer]

Yes! It will be some fun! 😃👍🏻

[@cooleyscoral3456]

Can’t wait to see the new tank! 5 tanks though? You are a glutton for punishment lol I do have a question for you. I have ordered my pajama cardinalfish school! I went with 6 of them and they should be here tomorrow. My question is do I drip acclimate or not? There seems to be some debate on the dangers of ammonia spikes because of a reaction to the oxygen put in the bags and how it all reacts to air once the bag is opened. Getting long on this but pretty much drip acclimate or not? Thanks as always 👍

[@TOMReefer]

Hey Cory! Haha, I may have to retire one🤪maybe the 6g? As far as acclimation on online orders I hear you. There is a debate. Ammonia builds up in the bags and when the bags open it spikes. Then you’re just letting the fish sit in there for another 45 minutes. I’ve gone the temperature acclimate with the bag closed, 20 minutes and then right in the tank. Obviously, net or hand them out of the bag 🤪Just what I’ve done for years. Keep me posted on that! Sounds cool!

[@cooleyscoral3456]

@@TOMReefer ok sounds good to me thanks 🙏

[@cooleyscoral3456]

I will let you know how it goes 👍

[@TOMReefer]

@@cooleyscoral3456 almost all lfs use this method 👍🏻

[@cooleyscoral3456]

@@TOMReefer thanks that’s good to know! I am a little nervous about ordering fish online but this helps.

[@jibe4781]

Hi Tom. Interesting one. My rodacthis move less now. I find a place for its where the light is suffisant.

[@TOMReefer]

Hey Jean! So yours moved too. Yes, I believe they move for light. Time to put mine in a 75 gallon! 😃

[@jibe4781]

@@TOMReefer it will be very amazing. I think to do that one day.

[@TOMReefer]

Glass is ordered, I will make videos of the entire process👍🏻

[@jibe4781]

@@TOMReefer you stay on an internal sump ?

[@TOMReefer]

Yes, I will make it an AIO peninsula 👍🏻

[@aidizhang750]

Hey Settle down man, To get rid of Hair Algae get a small Blue Tang he will eat it up loves the stuff. Good Luck🤞 Thank You 🙏. Peace Out ✌️ PS How much money does the glass cost you for 75 gallons

[@TOMReefer]

Haha! Aidi! You can’t put a blue tank in 10 gallons my man! Glass will be starphire/low iron👍🏻 thanks!

[@aidizhang750]

@@TOMReefer I have one small baby blue Tang Dude. How much money for the glass ?