【HDR 4K】 RAREST Corals in Private Collection! Reef Tank Tour [Tony Mel's 140 Mixed Reef]

[@LayneWilson]

If you could change one thing about the video, what would it be? Any and all critique is greatly appreciated! 😃

[@teamreaFuntastika]

Hi! sir , Keep up the goodwork ☺️ Nice and very informative content . More power to your channel

[@joanschaedler7843]

Maybe a segment of close up corals with background music. Just a few moments to bathe in the beauty!

[@ponchogonutritionfitness4187]

I would suggest same thing as Joan. Mabe at the start/end of the vid (some with and some without water movement) a close up of some corals (mabe just the rarest ones) with soft music. Besides that I think you are all more than ok. Keep the good work

[@reefdynasty7617]

The cringy voice everyone uses in their videos other than that great content!

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks Anne!

[@Bluehorseshoe4]

The little guy on your shoulder was a nice touch to the introduction.

[@ScottNoack-DirtyTrailShoes]

Even better looking tank in person!

[@LayneWilson]

So true Scott it is something special!

[@heatherw5660]

So many colors! Love the movement of the goni’s and torches, Awesome job capturing it all!

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks! His tank was so fun to just stare at for hours.

[@joanschaedler7843]

Beautiful dream tank! Amazing footage and professional coloring. I've been waiting awhile for someone to capture the vibrant colors of corals that truly reflects their amazing beauty. Superb!!

[@LayneWilson]

Thank you so much! It was such an awesome day to hang out and enjoy such a beautiful tank! It was CRazy how many obstacles we had to overcome to deliver this video in HDR. Nothing is like seeing the coral in person but HDR really gets you closer to those true colors.

[@PorscheNRay]

This is awesome Layne! Good work! How beautiful- thanks for sharing!

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks Porsche!

[@antonylondon8730]

The quality If this video actually caught me off guard 🤩

[@LayneWilson]

Im glad you enjoyed it Antony, thanks!

[@AR-ky2kr]

I laughed right at the beginning when the gecko just jumped off your shoulder lol

[@LayneWilson]

Ya he really timed that one well! Lol

[@lazyaquarist4510]

nice spread of corals

[@LayneWilson]

Yes it was an amazing tank to enjoy for the day! So much to look at. 😁

[@SaltFishTV]

Fantastic job capturing this amazing system. I love your work, keep it up! 👏

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks SaltFishTV, will do!

[@OtomotifExplore]

Hallo ❤️👍🙏

[@vinitpandya5546]

Great editing dude!

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks so much Vinit!

[@earlharman2040]

Beautiful aquarium. Nice job.

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks so much Earl! Tonys tank really is beautiful.

[@saltwateraquarium5437]

i love your video

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks appreciate it!

[@atfinthehouse8631]

It is a gorgeous tank none the less.

[@LayneWilson]

Even more gorgeous in person!

[@ReefHausDynamics]

Looks amazing! Was a pleasure having you over !

[@LayneWilson]

Thank you so much Tony !!! It was a blast hanging out and enjoying your amazing tank for the day. Really appreciate letting us film and share your reef.

[@pauldeacon8764]

Amazing! very well done! 😀👍

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks Paul!

[@moisessanchez2063]

Awesome video!!!

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks appreciate it!

[@heaven7612]

Nice video I want very vibrant unique looking corals!

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks Heaven! I would love to have a frag of that lobo, its just a beautiful unique coral!

[@jimstrachan213]

Stunning 👍

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks Jim!

[@carlospulido2877]

Nice Job!

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks!

[@ReefEco]

Great video, and the video quality is excellent! What camera are you using?

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks Reef Eco! I’m using a Cannon C200. I have a link in the video description that lists all the other equipment I use.

[@ReefEco]

@@LayneWilson Well, that would explain why the footage is so good - nice camera!

[@uuncebret]

Amazing collections.. 👍

[@LayneWilson]

Tonys coral collection really is amazing!

[@mysteryman5035]

wow nice coral and vid

[@Daytrippernight001]

Coral12g is death. This is fresh new youtuber👍👍👍

[@LayneWilson]

Hope not I enjoy his channel! 😂 Thanks for your support appreciate it trufion neo!

[@JorgeMacedo]

Very well done! You deserve more subscribers!

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks much appreciated! Love your name I’m intrigued about this reef on the 10th floor! 😁

[@AlanHuiRealty]

Love the style of your videos and editing. You are storytelling a great cuts. Awesome job!

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks Alan!

[@dennisepil8783]

wow this is amazing

[@LayneWilson]

Tonys tank was really amazing! Thanks

[@cameronbasford8991]

The amount of saturation in this video is crazy.

[@ScottyR951]

There’s a lot of floating particles on top of the tank is amazing

[@LayneWilson]

Was waiting patiently for this comment! 😂 I wrote the script before I edited the clips. Debated changing it but figured someone would spot it and make a comment. 😜 He fed his fish a bunch of food which left particles at the top. Great eye Scott!

[@ponchogonutritionfitness4187]

this is massive! I was wondering if he makes some kind of feeding or spot feeding the corals, specially the gonis or acans. Nice vid btw, one of the best I've seen in the last couple of months

[@LayneWilson]

Tony keeps things really low maintenance and says he just feeds his fish and an occasional broadcast feed. But he doesn’t target feed his corals. My belief is by not doing water changes their is a accumulation of “microscopic food” in the water column. That seems to be keeping the gonis happy. Acans seem to grow fine without target feeding just not as fast in my experience. Since the tank has been running for over 3 years things just keep a steady growth pace. But he also keeps phosphates and nitrates low by growing macro algae. Thanks for the comment👍

[@ReefHausDynamics]

@@LayneWilson this is correct. I tend not to spot feed anything unless really need it or a coral that needs a little TLC.

[@LayneWilson]

👍

[@ponchogonutritionfitness4187]

@@LayneWilson and @Tony thanks for the reply... This video and knowledge just came into my hands in the perfect time cuz I'm about to get another reef tank (my current tanks are 52 & 13 galons and considering 130 for the new one) and a few days ago I just heard about the Triton method but I was ambivalent about keeping the usual water changes for all tanks or get into another type of maintainance like Triton. Again awesome video... subscribed already lol

[@LayneWilson]

Im glad the video helped! After seeing Tony’s tank in person Im a firm believer in the Trition method as not only low maintenance but a great method for excellent results. Thats exciting about your tank upgrade. What do mostly keep in your reef?

[@mrussellsreef5625]

The time and care put into this video really shows! Great content and editing!

[@LayneWilson]

Thank so much appreciate the comment! It did take a lot of care and TIME lol. It was a really great process I learned SO much since my last video. Im really looking forward to applying the knowledge towards future videos.

[@mrussellsreef5625]

It shows, not sure where you are located but if you are in the So Cal area and looking to make another video come check out my set up.

[@LayneWilson]

Man would love to make the trip and check your setup! Im in Nor Cal so thats not too bad of a distance. We end up down there a few times a year anyways.

[@braydin32]

This competes with Nat Geo!

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks bradydin32 Im glad you enjoyed it I know I had fun filming it! 😁

[@insectkiller2005]

I also use the triton method and my coral have never done better. What range do you try to keep you no3 and po4 at?

[@LayneWilson]

Sweet how long have you been running Triton now? Tonys tank is around 5 - no3 and .4 - p04

[@woodysreefuk1013]

35 seconds in i notice the gecko and immediately hit the SUBSCRIBE button 😊

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks Woody! 👍

[@ryanvladimirbernabe8686]

can you enumerates all the equipments running on that tank system?

[@LayneWilson]

The sump is a 40 gallon red sea stock sump. He has a Apex controller, Alkitronic tester, mp40 vortex fans. Im not sure the brand of protein skimmer or carbon reactor, but I’m sure most would suffice. Radion g5 lights, and believe a kessil 380 grow light.

[@stevenlee7992]

Cool tank

[@LayneWilson]

Tonys tank is even cooler in person!

[@angelnieves6087]

I would’ve loved if you showed different angles of his awesome scape.

[@aquaticbobs]

What camera and lens did you use for this video and also what filters are you using?

[@LayneWilson]

This video was shot with a canon c200 and a iphone 12. It was shot in 12 bit raw on c200 and no filters were used except for a short clip with the iphone showing the radion lights. 100 macro zeiss and DZOFilm Pictor 20-55mm cine lens.

[@aquaticbobs]

@@LayneWilson ahh that explains a lot haha very nice rig thanks

[@coughsyrup5427]

Absolutely stunning tank! One suggestion for him though - add more surface water movement because that bio-film at the far side of the a peninsula tank can get nasty quick. Speaking from experience as a peninsula owner myself.

[@LayneWilson]

Nice spot and great advice thanks JD!👍

[@ReefHausDynamics]

That was right after feeding only stays there shortly. We had the pumps off for a while.

[@naclcreep2505]

First of all, nice tank!! Great job. Second.. why are people so obsessed with not having to do water changes?!

[@michealjmahar7035]

How do I find someone with a flaming daisy goni 😡 I will share if you can get some lol. Goni grows amazing in my lps tank. Please send me a message..

[@OtomotifExplore]

Mantap kawanku sangat bagus aquariumnya 👍🙏🙏

[@LayneWilson]

👍

[@dannyfox1541]

My jaw dropped the first time I walked into Tony’s living room 😂

[@LayneWilson]

Exactly!!! 🤑🔥🌈🔥

[@darrensprake]

Hi Are the radion G5s, pro or blues?

[@LayneWilson]

Hi Darrensprake Tony is using the Radion g5 pro’s on his tank.

[@scw3827]

Which Anthias do you have in the tank? TYVM

[@ttspeedster8930]

Awesome looking tank 😎💯👍🏾🔥….new sub….I just purchased a custom build 194gal tank, which is my dream tank so it will be a slow build to have it like I want it!!😁😎….I been in the hobby for over 25yrs

[@LayneWilson]

Oh wow that sounds awesome! 25 yrs congratulations sounds like you deserve your dream tank. With that much experience I bet you have so many ideas. I can relate I’ve been waiting to start my new tank build. Hopefully I can begin after I finish my next video and get through my first semester of collage. This system I really want to dial in a cool aquascape first. What type of corals are you going to keep?

[@realmbreak7628]

Yes yess, very nice

[@LayneWilson]

Yes yes appreciate it! 😊

[@ponchogonutritionfitness4187]

I would really appreciate knowing the size of the refugium, and specifications of all the equipment. I know It's a lot to ask but, if you can get us reefers that info it would be very helpful :)

[@LayneWilson]

The sump is a 40 gallon red sea stock sump. He has a Apex controller, Alkitronic tester, mp40 vortex fans. Im not sure the brand of protein skimmer or carbon reactor, but I’m sure most would suffice. Radion g5 lights, and believe a kessil 380 grow light.

[@mxr248]

How much was the whole set up without coral and rocks?

[@ReefHausDynamics]

Was not really tracking but 15-20s

[@michaelbalsley6041]

Amazing content ! Looking to do the same with my tank

[@LayneWilson]

Thank you Michael! Sweet what size of tank?

[@HCBCHEMISTRY]

I lost a few corals from heat waves. You need to add ice to the tank.

[@ReefHausDynamics]

We left on a trip and the nest shut off for eco mode :)

[@LayneWilson]

The joys of technology sometimes we just have to shake our heads..... “REALLY” 😕

[@LayneWilson]

Thats good advice in a crunch. Man you never get used to it. Losing coral can be heartbreaking! What types of corals were more affected by the heat in your tank?

[@steph7059]

How does he manage water evaporation?

[@LayneWilson]

He uses a apex auto top off to replenish evaporated water.

[@ReefHausDynamics]

Remote water storage tank and had the ATK. Recently switched to hydros tho.

[@codyfisher5100]

That green on the jawbreaker

[@LayneWilson]

Shes pretty aint she!

[@reefholic]

a lot of coral, colored until my eyes hurt, when will my tank be like that LOL

[@LayneWilson]

Just keep spending ... just keep spending! The fun part of our hobby! 😂

[@tmargosian]

It’s pronounced KEY-TOE-MORE-FA. Otherwise great video, beautiful corals.

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks for the heads up on my pronunciation! 😂

[@brianredban9393]

Filters and lighting tricks. Maybe take some real pictures of the tank that aren't over saturated

[@LayneWilson]

No filters were used in this video. Except the iphone shot of the radion g5 lights and you can see it taken on and off. Most of the shotsare in RAW. Shooting video is ALL about lighting tricks. 😉 Cameras are not as good as eyes yet. Thanks for the advice, Ill keep in mind the over-saturation of certain clips. 👌

[@YohanM99]

😍😍👀👀

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks

[@Jack_bon7]

Update!

[@inthemoney8944]

Wow

[@LayneWilson]

🔥

[@akvasvet]

👍👍👍 👍👍👍

[@LayneWilson]

Thank you!

[@molofishhunter7969]

👍

[@josephcraig765]

In truth , if you filter your water with carbon and a good skimmer you don’t really do anything with water changes. Now that is under the rule that you’re putting in essential elements.

[@LayneWilson]

You still need to deal with the phosphates and nitrates in some fashion. But this is very true. There are so many different ways to achieve good results. Thats why are hobby is so fun you can customize what works best for you. Trition is just a brand that offers a great implementation of an all encompassing method.

[@josephcraig765]

@@LayneWilson I’ve never had a spike in nitrates or phosphates once the tank was mature. I’ve gone 2 years without water changes. However, a good fuge which I didn’t mention is also key as the macro algae should manage these levels. It’s a balance but the key here is to let the tank mature.

[@LayneWilson]

Great tip about tank maturity! 👍 This really is the key to reefing stability. Yes growing macro algae, using algae scrubber, dosing carbon, using media such as phospban are just some different methods that should easily keep nitrates and phosphates from spiking. Like you were saying you dont need to do water changes. As long as you understand how to maintain good water chemistry by adding in the minerals/elements and removing nitrates and phosphates. Pick your poison and enjoy the color.! 😁

[@josephcraig765]

@@LayneWilson thanks! Love the content btw!

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks Joseph! Great comment this can help others just getting into our hobby understand other options.

[@rrrreefer9721]

Get a chiller, people...

[@LayneWilson]

Great advice! If you can fit one, it's always a good idea. Many people don't think about it because they keep the temperature of their home controlled with AC all the time. In the event your ac goes out, your tank will thank you.

[@rrrreefer9721]

@@LayneWilson yep. I have one brand new in the box for that exact event. Also, if a hurricane takes out power I'll have it for that event as well.

[@rrrreefer9721]

@@LayneWilson awesome video btw!

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks

[@LayneWilson]

Yeah, fortunately, where I live in California, the only natural disaster I have to worry about is earthquakes and not really even that as the fault lines are closer to the coast.

[@atfinthehouse8631]

Way to enhanced coloration. Even the fish look unnatural with finage colors they don’t have. I’m sure the corals have nice colors but this is way to deliberately enhanced.

[@LayneWilson]

Thanks for the advice. Still learning this was my first video shooting in RAW with my new camera. Capturing true color especially when blue light is on is very challenging. Fish always look off. Since corals have multiple “types” of color pigment that reflect the light wavelengths differently. Yet the camera sensor and algorithm treat them the same. Its a balancing act. But imho no camera can replicate what corals really look like for this reason yet. Thats why we own reef tanks to enjoy them in person. Thanks again for the advice ill keep it in mind going forward. 👍