How To Create A Stable Reef Tank

[@Makes.sense.I.Guess.]

Why no sand? Thanks for all the help

[@joshuaducharme5170]

You're the man and i appreciate your honesty!

[@saltwaterpiff548]

Your videos are partially responsible for my success with Reef keeping

[@FishOfHex]

Glad i can help

[@dramad2974]

Good advise and info. Another thing that can affect salinity imo is wet skimming. If you are skimming really wet, the ato is kicking on more often and diluting the tanks salinity. I've seen it happen a few times. Just keep an eye on conductivity if skimming wet Fritz is an awesome salt and mixes super clean with out the left over residue.

[@weggy3]

what kind of lighting do you use that tank is off the charts, so colorful the lights I have are blue color which idk. good par but colors not so sharp

[@pokeman645]

Missed these types of videos, great stuff!

[@FishOfHex]

Trying to get back to them

[@nickyeggleton6418]

i find these are your best videos, informative, direct, easy to understand, thank you so much, learning a lot from you.

[@chrisauer4204]

I've been watching your videos for a while, great content man. Thank you! I have a 350g mixed system and appreciate watching your builds and evolutions (similar to my own!). Keep up the good work and edutainment!

[@laminar_flow]

Great content here. For temperature, you can get a simple $30 controller, if you are just starting out and dont have an apex.

[@mikmok_DS]

@DarXyde Inkbird Digital Outlet Heating Aquarium Temperature Controller ITC-306T Reptiles Heat Mat Updated Aquarium Probe www.amazon.com/dp/B07KC24CKD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kzosDbSQV4GDX

[@mikmok_DS]

@DarXyde you can also get these on BRS.

[@johnkoutsantonis7187]

the new ones are even wifi

[@andrew5762]

Lovely tank Mr Hex Great vid 😃👍

[@brockkirschenmann9711]

Hey Travis can we get a better look at the amazing orange “scroll coral” or whatever it is in the middle back? And what is the acropora on the upper right hand side of the middle or right pillar? It is teal in color?

[@g-reef]

Awesome content, thank you

[@whitefang8329]

Hello. Do you have any suggestions about what thermometer is the best for reef tank ? I have 4 thermometers in my tank and all of them show different temperature.

[@Airafel]

Very helpful video. Perfectly explained info and steps. Thank you!

[@FishOfHex]

Thanks Brah

[@wpgplantsandtortoiselover4819]

Can you make a video on how to use seach calcium amd akalinity dosing

[@kenhickey4730]

Great Video Thanks Travis..

[@jeffjarry4257]

What's up i have a crazy question. will filter sock raise nitrates in aquariums thanks

[@rc2300s2r]

No one should be put through the pain of using a hydrometer. Had one back in the day(12 years ago)and hated it. Just got back in and went with the Milwaukee and love. People take Travis’ advise get a digital salinity meter. Super accurate, quick and easy to calibrate.

[@FishOfHex]

Im still not sure why they even make them at this point

[@mc3newsmcocconcierge504]

So tired of messing with my refractometer. Getting the temperature of the calibration fluid identical to my water is such a pain. Definitely going to get a Milwaukee.

[@TacosGaming]

How was the Milwaukee?

[@mwfrost62]

Awesome video. I am finishing up cycling now and am debating how to maintain calcium and alkalinity. I am leaning towards kalk just because it's easy. I am just eventually going to do soft corals and maybe some lps. Are there any pitfalls I should look out for?

[@spearsnatorreefa2042]

gsay mate from Australia , what is the alk test kit you use

[@26Tackle.reviews]

would a alkatronic with the new dosetronic be better than a calcium reactor with controller for best stable alk/calcium

[@alierriveronunez6932]

Hi, I have a question. I saw your last video and you repeated it again, why would I dose equal parts of calc and alk if I have the calcium too high( because I dosed too much) and the alk is in the “right” level and I can see the fluctuations on the alk and the calc is coming down without dosing it, and doing water changes. I have a mix reef and I’m using two parts, my levels are: Calc-540 Kh-9.2 Thanks an advanced. By the way I’m loving your videos.

[@FishOfHex]

Read This joejaworski.wordpress.com/2014/05/19/the-right-way-to-use-2-part-additives/

[@bluethumbaquaculture6370]

Awesome content. Tank is looking incredible! thanks for sharing!

[@FishOfHex]

No problem

[@billyd6539]

love the videos. always good stuff

[@salparmar7861]

Is that a spotted yellow eye tang in this tank that I see and one of many reasons I am in this hobby due to some corals and fish that i fell in love with when I first saw them. Also what would you suggest a rimless or traditional tank?? I am planning on upgrading to 180G and wanted your opinion as I am planning to order from Custom Aquariums after seeing that you are using their tank as well.

[@Michoelj]

Gorgeous tank

[@yasnielhopper7201]

Thank you for making this video!

[@danysantos559]

Great info thanks man

[@FishOfHex]

No problem

[@compyginorio5604]

Great advice.

[@FishOfHex]

Thanks man

[@jeffjarry4257]

Awesome reef tank !!! Thanks again for sharing it shows that you know your stuff. What kind of salt do you use. I thought you said it but i didn't hear it clearly thank you

[@FishOfHex]

Fritz

[@sylvesterreef2637]

Hi Travis very nice video mate good explain 👍

[@gabesreef]

Great tips! 👍🏼

[@FishOfHex]

Thank You

[@dhoff6386]

Hey Travis...where's the best place to pick up fritz. That pet place doesn't have it on their website and I'm about out of Reef Crystals and thinking about changing brands. Hopefully to something that mixes cleaner.

[@ttnguyen98]

D Hoff Red Sea Pro Salt is the one I’ve been using it for years. It is a high end reef salt and kinda expensive. The salt mix is ready for use in one hour.

[@matyas4878]

Can I add a 1” scopas tang to a 65 gallon tank that is fully cycled?

[@FishOfHex]

Yes but i wouldnt personally buy a 1" tang. Better luck getting them through QT at 2.5" +

[@matyas4878]

Thank you.

[@calipsosreefs4843]

What kind of fish is the silver with yellow tails and fins

[@calipsosreefs4843]

Thanks man

[@MrTopfuel78]

Great video.

[@FishOfHex]

Thanks

[@anthonymurphy3101]

I have a problem my alkalinity is at 8.5 with a hanna checker. Every week it drops to 5.5. My calcium starts at 500 and at the end of the week is only 478. Hiw can I get it right so I can dose equal? I have a 180 and do a 30 to 50 gallon water change a week trying to reset it to balance and it's been 3 months still the same. Tank is over a year and I use reef crystals

[@shivakumar-uh3kr]

Will cheap refractometer work as branded ones,like does it show salinity reading accuratly?

[@FishOfHex]

It will need to be calibrated every time

[@jonijoniyespapa4555]

Bro what is your ca mg parameter Thank you

[@reefrockcritter8943]

Thanks 🙂

[@FishOfHex]

NP

[@elbosslh]

What kind of wave makers do you have?

[@FishOfHex]

Jebao wp60s

[@elbosslh]

Thanks bro the tank looks awesome...

[@FishOfHex]

No Problem

[@atfinthehouse8631]

Where do we get our corals from? What parts of the world? Which vendor or aquarist sources? Why do we not see corals from the Caribbean and from around various islands? If away on vacation and scuba diving are there sources to contact to bring corals out of those islands and countries and into the US? With the coral reef problems that are going on, is there a way for hobbyists to get corals back into wild to repopulate and strengthen reefs?

[@rcher72]

Your favorite heater brand?

[@FishOfHex]

Finnex

[@MikeLemming]

Great info Trav! With the Apex, do you still keep your heaters on high and let the controller do the rest? Reason I ask is that Neptune’s has a video saying to keep it only 1 degree higher then whatever you set it at.. thanks bro

[@FishOfHex]

My current heaters do not have a temp control they are simply on or off via the apex

[@MikeLemming]

Oh ok.. I just picked up a new heater. When I set it up to the apex, do you suggest keeping it all the way up like you did on my old tank?

[@FishOfHex]

just set it to 81 you should be fine the apex will do the rest

[@MikeLemming]

Alright cool. Thanks!

[@MikeLemming]

Hope all is well with you and the family!

[@careyedwards5662]

What brand of salt is RPM?

[@FishOfHex]

Fritz

[@brianshleifer6602]

nice video bro :)

[@FishOfHex]

Thank you

[@brianshleifer6602]

welcome!@@FishOfHex

[@randomdutchguy]

No bottom covering.... That tells me its an American tank.... But personally i like some sand or fine gravel....

[@reidadams2726]

Has anyone ever told you that you sound like Jeremy Piven? its uncanny..

[@FishOfHex]

Never

[@moneysmoneywoney]

Your tank is so sick

[@FishOfHex]

Thank You

[@dmitryd7159]

Dang man, your yellow tank is so skinny!

[@FishOfHex]

He used to be fat and picked on everyone in the tank even killing a fish, i added a few more tangs that wont take his crap. Now karma has come back to bite him. No chance of getting him out so time will tell.

[@dmitryd7159]

@@FishOfHex Yea mine is a dick too! Hardly ever eats any hair algae - which is the reason I got him. And recently I got a long nose butterfly fish - the yellow tang kept him into a corner for 3 days. Sad to say, he didnt make it. And I didnt have a quarantine tank :(

[@ozd1196]

This is so confusing...is there a special Ed class for beginners??? that's the class I should be in

[@spearsnatorreefa2042]

sorry that's gday

[@Berbs73]

Without a sand bed... Do you also have a house with a bare lawn? What is the point of all of this? Really.

[@FishOfHex]

Yes without sand I also run a bare bottom lawn The point is its my reef tank And yes really :)

[@johnkoutsantonis7187]

for people without an Apex, you can get a heater controller , like inkbird for 20-50 dollars , , i would never run a reef tank without one.

[@samcostin7586]

Excellent video