Apartment Reef Tank! Corals, Fish, and Equipment Update

[@alejandrocastaneda3933]

Tank looks great when is the next update?

[@josefishytv4237]

We need a update yooo...ps nice tank

[@ddrury82]

Beautiful reef! I just ordered the same tank after only doing freshwater for a while now. can't wait to start!

[@reefchronicles2862]

Congrats! Check out my first video about set up and even the second one about adding water, maybe it will be useful on things to add to your set up.

[@ktvon9424]

Thanks for making this video. I am now going to buy an inovative marine tank. Thank you very much.

[@nachobassi]

Amazing tank! As a beginner (still haven't committed to even buying anything yet), it would be amazing if you could make a video showing all your equipment in more detail and how each one contributes to making your tank so automated

[@reefchronicles2862]

I have a few videos going over the equipment I decided to buy in depth. Automation really comes from the smart power strips, everything runs on a timer or has a sensor. I really wanted this build to be nearly automated without having to pay crazy money for a tank controller system (like APEX). Biggest thing is automated feeder and automated auto top off! Those alone are worth the money, a doser and even cheap light timers could help for other things.

[@nachobassi]

Great, I will take a look at all those other videos. Thanks for answering, hoping to get have a tank as awesome as yours one day!

[@reefchronicles2862]

@@nachobassi happy to help, maybe in the next video I'll talk about what I think is essential basic to starting a tank.

[@Algaewarrior]

Time for an update. Tank looks great!

[@Sugaree43]

I just ordered this tank, I watched all your videos thanks!

[@Russtherider116]

I am just starting with the same tank and super excited to see a full coral setup

[@annebartells777]

Beautiful reef. I've been reefing for a little over three years. Love gsp and yours is beautiful

[@edwardloyer2345]

A water alarm is a brilliant idea and something I’ve never thought of. I’m also in an apartment so looks like I’m on my way to Home Depot in the morning lol. Thanks awesome looking tank btw.

[@reefchronicles2862]

Better safe than sorry! It’s the little things that might make the biggest difference.

[@IMGbaugher]

Beautiful tank. Setting on up this week.

[@davidmurphy4672]

How many lbs of rock did you use?

[@g_the_status1474]

Just broke down my Evo 13.5 and I’d been debating between Red Sea Nano Max, Waterbox 20, and IM 20 Fusion. I think you helped make up my mind. Awesome video, thanks!

[@ronniekregar3482]

Waterbox bro! Innovative marine is a step down in quality from waterbox and red sea, and they use this big ugly strip of black silicone in the corners.

[@8thWonderCards]

need an update. looking really nice

[@Drexbear]

Great work tank looks awesome!!! I remember when you first set it up I was looking into innovative marine at that time. Went with a lagoon 25 They make great tanks.

[@reefchronicles2862]

Great choice! Hope your build goes well

[@SkyLine-s7x]

Amazing setup. How much All For Reef are you dosing daily?

[@EricWoodyVariety59]

I have four coral right now and am going to add more in the next month. Im gonna add one more tang to my tank, hopefully they will get along.

[@richardportelli1983]

Looking good mate! Can't wait to get hold of some All for reef.

[@reefchronicles2862]

Stuff was a game changer for my tank!

[@davidmurphy4672]

@@reefchronicles2862 How many lbs of live rock did you use?

[@trey4484]

This tank comes next week for me! Updates?!

[@crispers702]

Your corals took off from last time. Love your tank. Im struggling with turf algea,bubble algea.

[@reefchronicles2862]

I struggled with algae as well! Best thing I did was get a lawnmower blenny, really cleared out a lot of it for me

[@MHoran86]

Glad things are going well for you, I have the IM20 gal, both the Nuvo and Peninsula, and am upgrading later next week. Did alot of the same things, heater controller, all for reef, Id also suggest an InTank media basket on one side and filter floss holder on the other. It gives you a way to use filter floss, seachem purichen and chemi pure elite, helps keep the water clean, phosphates down and any chemical warfare in check. I did buy the random flow generators. I put it off because of the mixed reviews, since its 3D printed alot of people said they arrived to big or to small. I asked the company I ordered from to just save me the trouble of waiting and then having to return them....guess they ignored that request because I got them and they don't fit 🤨 keep up the good work and good luck with everything

[@reefchronicles2862]

Good luck with your tank!

[@aussied723]

Cool update 👍

[@adrianestebanvaquezurgell5178]

Hey I really love your tank and enjoy your videos. My tank has 8 month it’s a 20 gal too. Can you talk or share more about your aiprime set up? Thanks !

[@davidmurphy4672]

I want to hear that too I just got the same tank.

[@reefchronicles2862]

I’m using a modified version of Saxby. Basically I changed the peaks of the saxby settings to be AB+. Hope that helps!

[@AnchorDownBoat]

Subscribed! Loving the tank my man🤿👍

[@reefchronicles2862]

Thanks thanks!

[@jcastillo265]

Simply amazing

[@CptPandy-tj9ty]

i think its time for another update man

[@Deezy815]

Dope tank!

[@damarrisferguson]

Just subscribed love the tank bro 😎

[@reefchronicles2862]

Much love, always a work in progress but I am happy where it is at rn.

[@NorCalDubber]

Love the setup, would like to see a break down of gear also what rock are you using?

[@reefchronicles2862]

I used Marco rock! Check out my first videos for more info on a lot of the gear I use.

[@santanadorame]

could you give me all your exact tones that you use in your AI prime ?

[@thom7667]

Absolutely beautiful tank. Can you please take video without music just so that we can see how loud or not loud the tank is when running??

[@reefchronicles2862]

I can tell you with everything running is about the same as an old desktop computer running, a faint "buzzing". The loudest thing on the tank is the skimmer, if I turn it off it is dead silent. With that running again, similar to an old desktop computer running.

[@thom7667]

@@reefchronicles2862 Thank you. My spouse was the curious one. Cannot wait to see more. I was considering the Waterbox but now having seen yours... I'm leaning towards THE IM.

[@reefchronicles2862]

@@thom7667 check out my very first video that goes into detail about why I chose IM over water box or Red Sea!

[@thom7667]

@@reefchronicles2862 will do!!! I had a 46 gallon reef tank for quite a few years but then stopped. But I'm getting the fever again. You can check out some of my videos and let me know what you think.

[@bourne2cruise1963]

When you do a water change what kind of salt mix do you use? Tank looks great!

[@michaelgutierrez6937]

I am looking to get an 50 lagoon AIO are there any tips you can give me for upgrades ?

[@himmat_dhillon]

Great video! New sub

[@reefchronicles2862]

Much thanks!

[@oliverthompson6310]

Great vid 👍 how much do you dose per day, and do you use the powder or premixed all-for-reef 😁

[@reefchronicles2862]

I dose 2.5ml per day with the liquid.

[@TheMainCaptain]

Still have this tank running?

[@Theaquaplex]

Hi, NICE Video...I am in the progress of getting one of these...question, is there a need for a FISH GUARD for one of these tanks? I am gathering all of the accessories b4 my big move in July.

[@reefchronicles2862]

What do you mean when you say fish guard? If a net cover yes. If a cover for the return grates I say no.

[@Theaquaplex]

@@reefchronicles2862 Love the update....Mine is doing good as well...I also concur with the Tropic Marin All For One...the one I am using on this Nano...Video coming Soon...

[@aronsheridan889]

Could you share your slight settings

[@WCorbin182]

Looks good

[@reefchronicles2862]

Thanks thanks!

[@toddferreira13ify]

I have the same tank and same skimmer but I can't get the micro bubbles to stop my tank is full. Did you have this problem?

[@blasterman789]

That GSP, unless its marooned on the rock will be a big problem in a few months. Sell it to a LFS and get some more Euphyllia.

[@reefchronicles2862]

I love my GSP, it is slowly starting to encroach on my torch but so far no issues, the rocks are actually SLIGHTY separated so I am hoping it stays on the rock it is on, if not I'll have to peel it off.

[@EricWoodyVariety59]

I have a basement apartment and my tank is a 55 gallon regular tank. I just started my tank only in 2020 september. I have brown algae problem.

[@reefchronicles2862]

Hey Eric! Depending on when you set up the tank you ight be in the "ugly" phase...my tank looks clean in the video but I promise I've had to deal with algae and issues too. I would suggest getting a lawnmower blenny to help with algae over a "fix all" product. Maybe test and see where your parameters are at too.

[@cael7919]

awesome!!

[@Hex22]

Update?

[@m.ramsey6396]

pretty setup ...my midas jumped out ...smh

[@nathan6508]

Hi there buddy I have this exact tank with softies and lps and exact same light what settings are you using as I went with brs ab+ settings but had some corals bleach out luckily enough placed them on sand bed and they coloured back up be interested to see what percent of colours your using thank you great looking tank and corals BTW

[@reefchronicles2862]

I had the same issues with the new BRS AB+, killed corals of mine. So, I run a modified Saxby. Basically, if you pull up Saxby you see how it has peaks throughout the day? I changed the peaks to mimic the original (not new) BRS AB+. Hope that makes sense.

[@Saltyglassbox]

@@reefchronicles2862 if I send you my email can you send me your .aip file?

[@reefchronicles2862]

@@Saltyglassbox unfortunately not, but all you have to to is use the saxby setting and just change the peaks to the BRS AB+! That’s all I did

[@davidmurphy4672]

@@reefchronicles2862 hey are you using 2 power strips on one outlet? I was reading it can cause fire 🔥. I don’t have a refugium I want to start one but I don’t have 1 more plug for the light :(

[@reefchronicles2862]

@@davidmurphy4672 hello! While I am using two power strips on one outlet. The second power strip is only 3 outlets versus the 6 on the other. Additionally, the main things that consume a lot of power are the light and heater. Personally I feel comfortable with my set up, but you need to decide your own risk factors. I can also monitor energy consumption on my power strips to see what everything is actually drawing.

[@suppresseddetails5260]

Any updates coming?

[@mtnblue1501]

Nice tank and video! I have the same tank but I'm looking to change the return pump. The one it came with is losing power after almost an year. Did you have to make plumbing changes with the mighty jet return pump?

[@reefchronicles2862]

Hey! First off I would suggest cleaning the pump. My pumps always tend to lose some force when they’re doesn’t and I’m always shocked how much stronger they are after I deep clean them. Second I run the bigger mighty jet and didn’t have to make any changes to the plumbing. Just switched them right out! Hope this helps.

[@mtnblue1501]

@@reefchronicles2862 ok, I'll give it a good clean first. Thanks for the tip! How many ml do you have the x1 doser set up to?

[@reefchronicles2862]

@@mtnblue1501 dosing 2.5ml daily!

[@mtnblue1501]

@@reefchronicles2862 Ok 👍 thanks again.

[@davidgvgyvfgvgbnbh]

Love the tank! Wanting to get one but have a wall of South/West facing windows and worried about algae taking over because of this. Do you have a lot of natural sunlight entering the room and do you see this being an issue?

[@reefchronicles2862]

Luckily sunlight never directly hits my tank, only partial rays here and there so I can’t really comment on it. But I’ve seen others say it will cause issues and you should be aware of where the sun will shine before placing a tank.

[@davidmurphy4672]

@@reefchronicles2862 How did you get your torch so big wow! I am curious how much are you dosing currently? I have the same tank and in 5 months it will have been a year with it. I just got a 2nd ai prime on the tank now.

[@aarontorres5918]

What. Did he say at the beginning funky?

[@jaydenjohnson1291]

How much did your corals cost you in total? Awesome video! Your tank has really grown!

[@reefchronicles2862]

That's tough to really remember, I'd guess maybe $200-$400 total spent on corals

[@jaydenjohnson1291]

@@reefchronicles2862 Thank you! You tank looks so awesome!

[@elisilva8906]

Heard he’s a nice guy

[@marcoarias6048]

What’s your AI settings

[@eng090]

Anyone knows where he put his heater since he is already using all 4 of the spots in the back? is it in the pump area?

[@kevinjoseph5021]

Awesome tank, I just started mine this past weekend. 32 gallon.

[@reefchronicles2862]

Great size! Assuming it’s a bio cube

[@ham7357]

Wow that GSP took off 😂

[@reefchronicles2862]

It really did! Watching it closely, starting to get awfully close to that torch 👀

[@mplusfish8018]

Just bought this tank where can I find those exact random flow generators? Also are u still using the same return pump it came with?

[@reefchronicles2862]

Bought from Marine Depot, you’ll want to upgrade to the larger mighty jet if you decide to use them. The smaller pump won’t be enough.

[@IOXY3]

Man, can I have your light schedule?

[@reefchronicles2862]

Modified saxby. Just changed the peaks to be AB+

[@leroycline8849]

How long did it take for the gsp to noticeably grow

[@reefchronicles2862]

I would say about 3 months to see some growth!

[@jestronixhanderson9898]

Headphone check , one two three !

[@aarontorres5918]

I’m really new too this and I just order a fusion 20 g pro and if I copied your set up without coral would it work please someone help I’m a noob

[@reefchronicles2862]

Stick to LPS!

[@EricWoodyVariety59]

what does coraline algae look like?

[@reefchronicles2862]

Coraline algae is the purple spots you see all over the rock itself, it can come in pink or purple or even green hues. It is the reason my rock work no longer looks white like in my last video. Ask a fellow reefer in your area of your LFS for a piece of rock with coraline on it to seed your tank.

[@andrewsanto8417]

any regrets on the light?

[@reefchronicles2862]

None at all! Love my Prime 16!

[@gabrieleiri3882]

what refilling pump are u using

[@reefchronicles2862]

XP AQUA DUETTO

[@vimallayil4422]

Are you facing any algae issue

[@reefchronicles2862]

I faced green hair algae and used a lawn mower blenny to keep that in check!

[@marcoarias6048]

Do you dose

[@yaasirajmeri3877]

You won’t be able to keep the Blenny and firefish together. I had them in my tank, and the Blenny eventually killed the firefish. It should wouldn’t allow the fish to swim around.