Fluval Edge 12g Nano Reef

[@puscifer99]

I would never get bored looking at this...This is an epic set up.

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks!

[@joseCalderon1976]

I love how you documented the progress in pictures.

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks! Hopefully noone noticed the dirty dishes or spare change on the counter in some of the photos :-P

[@AndreAKaae]

Best looking nano-reef I have seen in a while! Great job!

[@hushcolours]

Good planning and lots of patience.

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks!

[@FerrariJones]

That is without a doubt, one of the most gorgeous nano tanks I have ever seen. How much work goes into keep it that pristine?

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks very much, at least a few hours a week :-)

[@InappropriateReefer]

Gorgeous tank, subscribed for future videos.

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks!

[@the1000expert]

looks serene.

[@steveknights9317]

Very nice and SO clean.

[@joseCalderon1976]

That little skimmer is working good for you!

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Yeah it goes well. I normally pull about 100ml per week with it. I am dosing vodka in this tank which doubled my skimate output.

[@joseCalderon1976]

Saltwater-Conversion your tank looks amazing. Check out my channel. Subscribed.

[@AustralianLeprechaun]

Brilliant!! This is what I want!!

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks!

[@Anton-hq8jl]

Very cool nano and clever skimmer! =)

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks!

[@rja12]

Beautiful tank...well done video

[@monsemendoza2674]

What type of lighting is that?

[@DaiCaPhu88]

how u keep the water so clear? Does the yellow algae not growing ?

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Good maintenance, vodka dosing and water changes.

[@915Mang]

love the clean look

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks!

[@allegedassasin6]

Were some of the sps a lot bigger when out in or just extremely fast f Growers especially that green one on the left

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Most of the big ones where established before they went in

[@RGBAquatics]

Amazing setup +1 for thumps up

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks

[@DC5dave]

I'm here for the music

[@santamonicahelpassistant418]

Really cool small tank. Any advice for a beginner on how to set up something similar?

[@Charly-ys7hl]

Simply beautiful... wow

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks!

[@Eiooeek]

Interesting that when yr tank was with a whole piece of bare rock sculpture, the sculpture looked like a dog sitting in yr nano tank, awesome!

[@saltwaterconversion]

Yeah at one point when the first acros started going in it it looked like a poodle with a fluffy tail, one of my friends pointed it out and it was literally all I could see whenever I looked a my tank!

[@saltwaterconversion]

Actually you can see it in one of the photos at 1:58!

[@Eiooeek]

Neill Saltwater Conversion Amazing, happy holidays with reefing!!!

[@saltwaterconversion]

HigherAlpha You to!

[@bryanjames6528]

Stunning

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks!

[@brianj762]

Beautiful tank!

[@benwalker2453]

very nice

[@dmaly88]

I see you have a sand bed, do you have any tips for vacuum for fine sand. Or do you have snails etc that keep it clean?

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

I vacuum it a little every water change

[@jorangrip]

Very beautiful!!

[@TheMiguel0205]

I have a 8 gallon that I would like to start vodka dosing. How much would u suggest to start with?

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

We have a good guide on our site with calculations

[@DubstopherWubson13]

beautiful tank man

[@simplyjohn2]

Great tank! I'm planning my own nano reef, this video is a great inspiration.

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks very much

[@shadcrv5335]

can you tell me what size is it you tank ? width and length ? thanx

[@andyase4980]

Its a very nice tank, how do you keep the inside clean?

[@TrendSettaRico]

Beautiful!

[@nptkdwn14]

Hey how did you get the rock into the small opening in the top?

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

It is a bit like building a ship in a bottle with the Fluval edge when you are trying to get big rocks in it! If you have a look at the photos in the video you can probably see the photos where I broke it in two and stuck it back together in the tank with epoxy putty. In my opinion it is always best to have a single structure rather than lots of little bits of live rock in a tank this size.

[@nptkdwn14]

Saltwater-Conversion true

[@thuymy99]

Did you use the LED light that came with the tank?

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

You can see the lights I am using in the video description :-)

[@joshbrewer4028]

What kind of protein skimmer do you use? I have the same tank as a reef aquarium.

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Check out the video description, it is a mame skimmer

[@eedn2010]

Very nice!

[@Marco74DA]

very very nice!!! compliments

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks :-)

[@andyase4980]

how do you clean the inside of the Glass ?

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

With a magnetic cleaner

[@ChrisTheHobbyGuy]

Beautiful Tank.....CHRIS THE HOBBY GUY

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks!

[@aceshot72]

How do you keep the Sand bed so clean. Do you stir it or is it all the Cerith?

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

I actually siphon the sand bed a little every water change but this is a bit of a controversial topic, some people say to leave the sand alone but in a small tank I much prefer it.

[@Bagalangit]

great job !

[@jeffmays7192]

How do you get around the gas exchange issue?

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

There is not really a gas exchange issue with the skimmer bushing hundreds of liters of air through the water every hour :-)

[@O_S_V_Y]

How much water do you change and how often ? Thank "amazing looking tank"

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Just depends on how busy I am to be honest, I try to do a 30% change every two weeks at a minimum. Thanks!

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

André Kaae: Yep its a new version I made called the Marine-Pac 3, saltwater-conversion.com/products/marine-pac-3 Thanks very much for your kind comments. osvany76: Just depends on how busy I am to be honest, I try to do a 30% change every two weeks at a minimum. Johanan Micaiah: two juvenile clownish will be fine in a 15g tank. Nicolas Perez: I broke in into two parts and glued it back together in the tank bobh1209: Click the "Show More Info" button and I have a breakdown of the tank and everything I am using.

[@dustinparsons18]

What system do you use for top up? Do you dose this tank?

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

I use a custom ATO made by another small company called reefloat. It is great quality and works much better than the popular German made one I had prior to it. I sure do, have a look a the description for more information.

[@petergrasso2263]

Very nice how do you keep the glass clean of everything including Coraline algae?

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Magnetic cleaner and sometimes a razor if it is stubborn

[@Pontiuspilate666]

Tanks beautiful

[@SayCheeseDXB]

Whats the name of the soundtrack?

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Its is in the description :-)

[@TheSamchilders]

What type of light are you using?

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Checkout the description :-)

[@awokenshroomboy]

what lighting would you suggest for the Fluval Spec V??(:

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Not sure sorry, nanobox seems popular for that tank.

[@pikubird]

lighting ???

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Check out the description for all the details :-)

[@pikubird]

Saltwater-Conversion thx

[@Sotdot3]

How much did it cost for everything? Looks amazing,

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

I try not add everything up for my own sanity....particularly some of my SPS

[@TheEstereotipos]

What camera did you use to film this? Thanks

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Cannon 5D

[@AndreAKaae]

Did you do anything to the filtersystem after making the first video? :) Thanks

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Hi Andre, yep I am up to v3 now (this is the last version I am going to make as I am finally happy with everything) If you are interested these are my first two versions saltwater-conversion.com/products/fluval-edge-marine-conversion-kit (v1) saltwater-conversion.com/products/marine-pac (v2)

[@Skaucher171]

Man, what amazing nano. Can you tell me your skimmer model? Cheers from Brazil.

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Checkout the description

[@ricardotrujillo5869]

Heyy I am trying to get a small reef tank and I really love yours! How much on average do you spend a month on this tank and what was the total cost when you first got this?:)

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

I have never added it up to be honest

[@lolgalit]

can u explain what Vodka is good for in nano aquarium?

[@ryanjofre]

It's called carbon dosing sweetie, The Vodka is preferable to vinegar(even though vinegar is fine) because unlike vinegar isn't not acidic and wont specifically lower your pf(which would be more of a legitimate concern small tank like this). Read about Carbon dosing, pretty interesting to say the least. AWESOME, Nano tank.

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

ryanjofre thanks for the kind words.

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Olga I have a good article on my website that explains vodka dosing if you are interested. saltwater-conversion.com/pages/carbon-dosing My clown fish is fine with it and says he can give up any time he wants ;-)

[@SmithBluedevil8]

Awesome tank, love the idea of the Marine Pac, I just think it's way over priced...

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Thanks, yes it is expensive but when you see the time work and materials that goes into each unit it makes more sense.

[@rawegg8880]

Everyone told me that 2 clownfish will kill each other in a 15g tank??

[@RGBAquatics]

As long as one is smaller than the other, it should be fine.

[@rawegg8880]

NanoAquatic That's what i thought lol

[@Mrbgatooo]

if they're both "big" that means that both of them are females, so of course they will fight because females are the dominant ones, that means they're the ones that are always fighting, the problem is that sometimes the weaker fish can't stand the stress of this fights and they end up dying :/ that's why you gotta buy clownfish that have lived in the same tank and both of them have to be young ones cause that means both of them will be males, as they get older they will start fighting to determine who's the dominant fish, after that, the dominant fish will change it's sex and turn into a female and it will become bigger than the male one, and after all of that they will start swimming side by side happily. :)

[@rawegg8880]

Yea I know all that :)

[@F.S420]

the mp10 probably cost more than the aquarium :)

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Would not be far off!

[@blackseaandothers]

This is cool. Great things can be done even in a little aquarium. I also started a nano saltwater aquarium. It's mediterranean. Have a look if you like...

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

Will check it out!

[@christopherthaus2290]

What LEDs do you use?

[@saltwater-conversion4523]

It is in the description :-)