How to Aquascape a Saltwater tank | Red Sea Reefer XL 425 Build

[@PrestigeReef]

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[@novio8]

Very nice video. I like how down to earth and non judgemental you are. Just stating what you thing is valuable for the hobby. Very nice 👌🏽

[@Johnny_G51]

Very clear, concise, opinions, options, and directions. Everything you said made sense. Everything shown was extremely helpful in achieving ones goals. Great video! Cheers!

[@naturezone1212]

I have learned so much from this channel! Thank you! I'm most likely going to setup a reef tank, but with lots of interesting macro algae.

[@Hunter-vz6ve]

Leaving it for a few days before cementing is wise advice!

[@PrestigeReef]

I try my best :D

[@potaton8481]

Enjoying this series!

[@PrestigeReef]

I'm enjoying making it :D

[@coldsouparchives2149]

Awesome video! I hope I can be an amazing reefer like you one day! :)

[@PrestigeReef]

I hope I can be an amazing reefer too one day ;)

[@rebekahhanna1765]

Your tank has changed so much

[@PrestigeReef]

They do if you give them time

[@lukelukelulu]

This guys videos makes me want a tank ha

[@NinjaSushi2]

Such a great video. Just wow

[@lennard9903]

Love your videos! It helps me alot while I am waiting for my reefer 425XL 😁😁 Keep going like this.. Greetings from Holland!

[@fishydave3108]

Ive been waiting for something like this

[@PrestigeReef]

:D

[@jeong-hoconrado9774]

Nice Beard!

[@PrestigeReef]

lol Thank you

[@xXRadioRamboXx]

Did a mat come with the new tank to put under it I plan on going with the non sand method and curious on how to block light from below

[@freakygoblin3068]

Although you hinted at it, people should be aware that it is often a good idea not to build the aquascape too high. Corals can grow fairly tall. Whilst thinking about that, most corals can be out of the water for a short time however there are a few which do not do well. Something to consider when thinking about placement as well as height. Think about water changes as part of this when the level of the water may well drop 10-20%. As to sand I do not know and maybe you can provide the answer... how deep does the sand bed have to be for some wrasses which like to sleep in the sand?

[@PrestigeReef]

It depends on the size of the wrasse but generally anything around an inch is fine, they just need to be covered

[@kevinrodney4291]

Excellent video

[@reefkeeper503]

Nice coral!

[@PrestigeReef]

Thank you

[@vitalydreval1307]

Where can I buy this type of rock?

[@alaskacosplay]

I own a fish only with live rock tank and I don't bother cementing the rockwork together because, as I often get large quantities of new dry rock from my beach side home where they have been sun bleached white, I tend to want to do some redecorating to change the look of my tank without the hassle of cleaning up because of the broken glass in case I break my tank.

[@jonathaningham6120]

Everything looks better when its wetter! ;)

[@PrestigeReef]

lol true

[@Angelfishkeeper98]

Another great video

[@PrestigeReef]

Thank you

[@ludvigsaquariums5801]

Amazing video man! This hobby would be something completely different without you! Keep going and hope you’re tank becomes as beautiful as It can get

[@PrestigeReef]

Me too :D

[@ludvigsaquariums5801]

There’s proof that you’re needed in this community! Just the fact that you have commented to almost all 3 comments I have commented on you’re videos lately is just amazing! love you man and keep up the amazing work

[@annareef1539]

Great Video

[@PrestigeReef]

:D

[@konstantinpersephone1339]

Who knew cement looked so delicious

[@PrestigeReef]

lol...I'm not sure I agree

[@ojinga]

I used a thin layer of sand to keep the rocks from sliding, then added the rest of the bag o was using, which was about half, then added the next bag.

[@bigadventure3797]

For me, I love aquascapes that have plenty of negative space, and lots of places for fish to swim through. Personally, not a fan of scapes that look like a jumbled pile of rocks.

[@hannahmorris4357]

So essentially have the biggest tank possible? Or sacrifice objects for free space ? My local pet stores arent too much help xd

[@bigadventure3797]

@@hannahmorris4357 Yes sacrifice objects for free space. Although I feel like a hypocrite because now that my coral is huge I have little negative space. LOL

[@OstentatiousClown]

My guy built like sid from ice age

[@ladyreef3844]

Love this video, shame I missed the premiere this time

[@PrestigeReef]

There is always next time

[@NinjaSushi2]

7:51 giggity.

[@RealReefingTV]

Yo! @4:28 that's my scape! If you want to check out that build, here's the playlist 👉 kzbin.info/aero/PLygwaW5PP_bSUwX-ByRbjFgHgmi_FwNsb

[@PrestigeReef]

RealReefingTV what are the chances I found a random tank and it was someone that watches the channel 😁 I love this shape, I’ll pin your post

[@RealReefingTV]

@@PrestigeReef cool yeah I agree the shapes of the life rock and other man made rocks make it easy to get awesome scapes.

[@pj2854]

How many pounds of rock did you use sir?

[@PrestigeReef]

If I’m honest I didn’t measure it

[@tijs2094]

Hi, do you have any problem with the sand and the flow blowing it away?

[@PrestigeReef]

I havent had an issue

[@hannahmorris4357]

The name says it all.. Prestige reef ,,,,is on a level beginners cant follow (not sure what live rock is? Nor reef cement, coral "stuff" , nor reef base but this was to be a starter video not a video for people who already have a start in aquascaping **edit** i would love any links or tips on this.. Google has not answered many of my considered necessary questions

[@superdragon3060]

"its all a matter of opinion" shrimp disagree lol, im adding a lot of rock and tiny caves for my shrimp tank, no fish just shrimp a asterina star and a snail, pico tank 3g with 6g sump

[@korikamon8628]

Thats the rock I'm using

[@PrestigeReef]

Good isnt it ;D

[@timc2842]

how did my tank get used on here?

[@PrestigeReef]

Which point in the video?

[@timc2842]

4:28

[@roksanapavao8632]

:D

[@PrestigeReef]

:D

[@kandies4948]

Dang i hate Algee

[@PrestigeReef]

Me too

[@LightSearch]

Sorry to say this, but all the reasons you pointed out at the beginning of the video are just excuses to be lazy. Saying that each person has a particular taste, doesn't take into account that 99% of them don't know how to create something they like. And that's one of the reasons why 99.99% of reef tanks are ugly. I tried to create a video with the top 10 most beautiful reef tanks on youtube and I had to create a top 7... and I had to include tanks I wasn't convinced I should.

[@Angelfishkeeper98]

Alfredo Reis Deus with all due respect the reef tanks you think are ugly, are probably beautiful to the person that created it. I believe it’s important to not worry what other people think as long as you are pleased as you’ll be the one viewing it. But a strong aquascape will create a more pleasing tank to look at as long as you take coral placement into consideration as it will completely change when they grow in get that Wrong and can get the same issue but everyone has their own opinion and taste

[@LightSearch]

@@Angelfishkeeper98 I don't agree with you, I think most people get frustrated when they aquascape their tanks because they know what they like and most of the times don't know how to achieve it. The bottom line is that this is something that can be learned and it's rarely given the attention it deserves. It's not learning what other people like, it's learning how to achieve something you like. Having a tank that you think is beautiful helps in keeping your connection with the tank when things go wrong or during the periods when your interest in the tank is on the low side.

[@Angelfishkeeper98]

Alfredo Reis Deus I’m not saying you’re wrong if you’re unhappy yes it can cause you to neglect the aquarium I’m just saying the key word you you think, you don’t know what everyone feels about their aquascapes unless you’ve asked around 1000 people and a majority said they were unhappy then I stand corrected but just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean the person that created it doesn’t either that’s all I’m saying

[@LightSearch]

@@Angelfishkeeper98 I haven't asked and maybe you're right. I did have a hard time trying to find tanks that I thought were beautiful and this can also mean that the tanks that most people aim for are not what I would consider beautiful. Even looking at tanks in the Tank of the month threads in forums, what you normally see is a huge diversity of corals, filling all the space of then tank and with huge fish. I guess that's what the majority of people find beautiful. Thank you for helping me to see this in a different way. It doesn't change the fact that I think that 99.99% of reef tanks are ugly, but it helps me to put things into a different perspective and understand better why there aren't any reef aquascaping competitions.

[@Angelfishkeeper98]

Alfredo Reis Deus I agree I wouldn’t personally want some of the scapes I’ve seen but I can completely understand why others and the creator may like it I wasn’t have trying to have a dig or anything just trying to explain my point. though I do totally understand where you’re coming from.