How to set up the ULTIMATE Refugium! - (Tips & Tricks)

[@KruegerNancy]

Setting up my first reef tank after the holidays. I've always found bigger tanks to be easier to care for so a refuguim sounds like a great addition.

[@daily_pocket_review]

I don't even own a saltwater tank and I watched the whole thing 😂

[@rubansn700]

It's good for freshwater too

[@waleedhalde3379]

Now you must own one!!!!😀

[@HogwartsBasement]

I think it’s the presentation

[@NathansWildLife]

Same but I want a saltwater tank

[@stevewautraets56]

Do you have one now? 😇😇

[@michaelcabral156]

My sump is an old freshwater tank that I bought glass for and cut it to make the compartments. That’s another way you could do a sump.

[@jamesh7876]

Michael Cabral thank you for this comment, from 2019 with love. Watching this and thinking “there goes my tax return”

[@robertblackman6099]

I'm 63 and it's been 25 yrs since my last reef. OMG so much has changed. I'm purchased and old 70 Gallon DAS and am refurbishing it. Studying sumps and excited to get into setting up a sump. This video explained a lot. Thank you so much.

[@steveanstine493]

I used to have a 55 gallon Amazon set up with neons, angels, and piranhas, but had to get rid of it when I moved to Florida. I haven't had a tank since, but thanks to your videos, I've learned a lot more about all kinds of tanks and ponds and I'm getting ready to set up a new tank. Thanks for all your pointers and hilarious pop culture references in your videos!

[@paulwhite7449]

I've been waiting sooo long for a new Coralfish12g video. And finally that day has come. :)

[@coralfish12g]

Ayo! Comment BELOW to enter the Algae Barn GIVEAWAY! - Winners will be announced in one of my upcoming videos! I'm currently working on some cool projects coming soon! Until then 12g Nation, go set up a refugium and keep dem nitrates low 😎 George OUT!

[@BigJoeProjects]

CoralFish12g Hey George I️ have a 13.5 gallon tank so do I️ need a sump

[@TunefullyOG]

Hey George I just got a 29 gallon and id love to win! You're the best!

[@carlossolis6650]

A lot info but thanks

[@fernie528]

Thanks for all the cool tips! Enjoyed the movie clips lol

[@pedromarques9987]

I just built my sump and refugium this month and am on the hunt to find a good refugium starter pack. This would be great!

[@deras2400]

Hi, I'm from Indonesia. After seeing your video, I'm interested to try it. But, it's difficult to find the package for refugium in my country. So, I just enjoy your video only. Thanks for it.

[@mranoraks5860]

Make your own sump how u want it, dont give up you can do it.

[@lincoln3307]

Just acquired a 75 gallon tank that was full of live rock and running. After a 2 hour breakdown and set up, it all went well. I did notice my sump's refugium was full of sand and had not been cleaned in a while. Glad I found your video! I'm sold on what you did and I need the larger sump. THANKS!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@tracywinner4995]

I’m 3 years behind but this was the most helpful video I’ve found so far. Thank you

[@SourRudy]

Multi-angle video and cameras is so awesome and entertaining

[@ClockworkOuroborous]

Happy holidays! Light it off cycle to your tank to help keep your pH steady.

[@margaretkamm4248]

You can even set up a small Refugium in the back of a Biocube. Use a blade to get the black vinyl off from over the second chamber and use macro algae and instead of bio balls! Starting off in the hobby and still doing my research but when I take the plunge I will be having at least a small refugium! Love your channel.

[@coralfish12g]

Margaret Kamm 100% great advice!

[@margaretkamm4248]

Thanks! Just took the plunge today! Waiting for my dry rock and live sand to come from Bulk Reef Supply. Your videos have been really helpful for my research and planning. Gonna have a mini fuge on my AIO. Waiting to see if I win, lol.

[@mackyymike5247]

Just done with my DIY sump. Your video help me a lot to set up my refugium. Been watching your videos it helps me from very beginning till I added my first fish. Now watching about sump and refugium. Thank you

[@iantaylor9995]

Using this video to start my first refugium saved me a TON of time on research and troubleshooting!

[@saibot1616]

Happy Holidays from 2 years in the future!

[@aquaticmaniac8979]

When George didnt have a *mustache*

[@vicekicks2616]

Im 14 and im already on my 2nd reef tank and im pretty knowledgeable about reefs and the importance of a sump (thanks to jorge), sumps do all things they mechanicley filter, and biologicaly filter your water. The main idea is to filter your water and to harber beneficial backteria for your corals to be happy and healthy😁

[@martincadena5558]

Wow, maybe some of that knowledge will transfer into your spelling, goddamn.

[@jakesmith3557]

Setting up a 90 gallon with Eshopps sump after being out of the game for 6 years , great info I learned from the video, wow I was behind the times until I watched your video, thanks Gary S

[@foxface101]

great video & info, I've had my reef tank for 14yrs and am looking to upgrade the system, I can't believe Algae Barn is a real thing, wish this stuff existed back when I setup my tank!

[@harleyzhang3092]

For fuges, you need to make sure that you have a large enough portions for the algae and copepods to remove debris, food, waste, and nutrients like phosphate and nitrates and nitrites.

[@daniellepare2939]

TheAvgReefer would be great for first my sump to my 55gallon 😱

[@laminar_flow]

Nice offer, you do need to mention that you can't have mechanical filtration down stream of the fuge or the pods will get filtered out.

[@8654ZuluFoxtrot]

Yeah, but he has his Protien Skimmer down stream of the refugium........soooooo......yeah, good catch!

[@tiaanventer3992]

I totally agree! But how doo u keep the chaeto from flowing over and getting to your return pump?

[@roguestomper8027]

I would really like to win this because I just started my first 10 gallon tank and I have two nano clownfish!

[@itsredslife]

what is a nano clownfish? link?

[@roguestomper8027]

itsredslife they are basically baby clownfish but they will grow to normal size

[@Digit0wL]

@@roguestomper8027 they will grow real quick

[@amberbourland1233]

I'm just considering starting a salt water tank. Glad to have found this information! Happy holidays!

[@coolcandyfish1359]

Stay safe every one

[@chrisscalise3532]

I have recently achieved my Certification as an AMP, Aquarium Maintenance Professional, Through Animal Behavior College….excellent course! That being said, I am more than comfortable servicing virtually any Freshwater system that comes my way. I also set up my LLC and such, getting fully legal. Please understand, I have a very stable career and such, at 51, and decided to get a head start on a side business for when I retire. I have never had any type of saltwater setup in all my years as a hobbyist, but, out of fairness to both myself and potential future clients, have literally dived right in, and have a stable, albeit fairly young, 125 gallon reef setup that is progressing comfortably. Patience is always key, of course, so doing my best to take it slow. My exam percentages for the marine sections of my studies were quite good, but without hands on experience, are not enough to safely and confidently aid others. Certifications or not, we, as a community, never stop learning from one another, and I greatly appreciate the opportunity to learn and also hopefully assist someone else. !!!

[@PuffDaddyReef]

Ahhh! The Aqua illumination flicker! Those lights never record well because of their refresh rate. You can see it shows up in my latest post as well. Keep the videos coming!

[@ReefSpy]

Puff Daddy Reef try recording at 60fps. It seems to help for me.

[@PuffDaddyReef]

Thanks for the tip!

[@pile_ofsalt]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nouQeWerrJWBhpY AI freshwater prime. Check that flicker. Its aboyt adjusting the camera. And youtuber as this one should know this.

[@jesseday4966]

That 60hz life.

[@piratelife101]

Adding a sump to my tank was the best thing I️ ever did!

[@nickednicked]

When George’s intros where good

[@bayareareefs8616]

I’m getting a new tank and have been wanted to make sure I set the Refugium a. This product will help for sure I have to get this 👍

[@benniefitzgerald3550]

Happy holidays. Keep this reef trend alive

[@matyas4878]

they do remove substanial amounts of nutrients, GO CHAETO!!

[@danyalkhan1463]

KNAWLEGE

[@robertsouthard1878]

Merry Christmas George. I love your videos and have been watching for around 5 years now I believe.

[@lukeherrick7863]

About to upgrade to my first big tank always had a 30 to 50 and now making the plunge to 150 and trying to make it my first live reef tank this video really helped me out and definitely going to use the tips and tricks when installing

[@XMRNYC]

Very nice setup. Love the matching controller cabinet

[@michaelquinones5126]

Learning the refugium process. Absolutely satisfied w my sump. Thanks Trigger Systems. Happy Holidays!

[@jukebox1573]

Happy holidays everyone! Welcome to the new decade! Thanks to CoralFish12g I know so much more about the importance of sumps and filtration . I now am interested in the tanks I see and what their filtration is like.

[@guadaluperodriguez870]

BEGINNER SALTWATER AND THIS VIDEO IS FULL OF GOOD INFO.

[@DavidMartin-qd5xw]

Sumps are a great tool for successful reefing! Happy Holidays

[@sanlortechnologies9359]

Great Video Guys. I just ordered a TRIGGER SYSTEMS SAPPHIRE CR44 REFUGIUM, and found your video very helpful to set this up. I am going to take a look at Algae Barn to see what they got to help me set this up !!

[@cutlass454355]

Algae Barn products have been great. Will continue to use their site. Thank you for the video on refugiums.

[@shaun11787able]

Happy Holidays. This is defenitely a great video to learn all about refugiums

[@tizzledexter6260]

Happy Holidays Everyone, im about to setup a freshwater sump for my 150g cichlid tank its so awesome seeing these reef ones.

[@vincentmendoza7784]

great video and info on new methods and products to maintain reef tanks!

[@christaaidt7978]

Setting up first refugium ! Very helpful video

[@Feasiblity]

Answered all my questions in First few minutes

[@raularanda1275]

Happy holidays! Watching your channel got me into saltwater tanks.

[@TheSpyro256]

Just starting out and I’m doing my first sump thanks for the video as I have no idea before how to setup one

[@jesussantos5403]

Happy holidays

[@lisasmith3383]

Happy Holidays. Thanks for the fantastic videos!

[@carlwheaton1739]

Easy to follow and very informative setting up going to order today

[@tylercalhoun1636]

Happy holidays to George and 12g nation!

[@danieller.6304]

I originally started with hang on back filter. Then I added ceramic rings n got rid of premade filter media. I finally set up a sump. I loved the sump. It made things easier. But sumps are not a have have. Hob filters can be used as filtration n a small refugium to. I hung two on my tank before I got my sump set up. I plan to restart my tank now that I've moved. I'm shooting towards less than 2 weeks getting started.

[@alabdelsalam3358]

Happy Holidays... would be awesome to get this ultimate Refugium starter pack!

[@christopherpitts2101]

Happy Holidays! Thank you for inspiring me to get back into the hobby. Love your energy throughout your content!

[@galvestonflyfishing3987]

Happy holidays. Love your informational videos

[@e.aparicio5935]

Happy Holidays. Great video. I always order my pods and phyto from Algae Barn!

[@TrulyTanked]

Great videos man showing love from Tampa Bay

[@inventoryking]

Happy holidays! - Algae barn

[@OnlineAnnie]

Happy Holidays! I can't wait to set up on of my own on day.

[@vibezzz423]

Happy hollidays to all love your videos man

[@jacobstagl3626]

happy holidays George keep making great videos

[@kevinschwabe1480]

Just built my own custom sump/refugium haven’t filled it yet waiting on a new pin and fittings very anxious to see how it turns out

[@edzeoli8922]

Thanks for the help! Always wanted a saltwater tank and am going for it

[@PhiCongDoan7587]

Thanks for this video! Question: How long do you run your light for the Chaeto?

[@99ronmarsh]

Great video, no water changes! Now that's have the work of keeping up with a tank! That would be great. I'm going to look into this once I get back into the hobby. 5 years away from it and I miss it so much.

[@surfbra27]

Cool stuff thanks i learned alot glad I ran accross ur channel.. you think that trigger sump would be fine with a 220gal aggressive fish only tank??

[@cameronstarr100]

I wish I could set up a salt water tank, the fish and coral are really pretty. Happy holidays

[@chrispeters4042]

Happy holidays 12g!!!! Keep the videos coming.

[@babeonboard6]

This was great to watch! I am new to the salt water world, what if I don't have Room underneath my tank to do a big sump like that? Can It be set up next to it?

[@johnathanmichaels5249]

You are awesome. Great tips and simply put. Clear and concise. Question - can you put a mangrove plant in your refugium too? And can you set up a refugium and cycles on your tank exactly how you have here and THEN you can add fish and clean up crew to your main tank (when setting up a new tank)?

[@ericackerman5803]

I have a regular eshops 100 sump on my 90 gallon setup but I want to get a refugium sump. I need this kit!

[@jasoncruz3506]

Great video going to have to get one of those kits for my new build one of those kits are good up to how many gallons?

[@claudiacampbell848]

I have never run my marine tank on a sump. So this will be my first sump set up. Very nervous about this. I would like a video on basic setup from start to finishes. As I live above someone and dont want any over flow on my floor.

[@ashton6934]

I’m here after Christmas but happy holidays!!!

[@Captain3r0]

Looks like an amazing way to keep your aquarium fresh and your pets healthy. Thanks for making this awesome video!

[@annac7590]

Your videos are the most helpful and you literally explain it so nicely!! 😂 I finally understand why it’s so important, and I bought one after watching this since I want a saltwater tank setup soon

[@cdc4355]

Happy holidays. Keep up the great vids in 2020....

[@lustrae]

Happy Holidays! Beautiful tank

[@apeion]

Happy Holidays and cheers to more videos

[@melli3537]

Happy Holidays!! Love all your vids man

[@rebeccafoughty725]

Happy Holidays!

[@msa4548]

I was planning on just using live sand and live rock rubble in the refugium. This is something else to consider.

[@regaset2837]

Happy holidays. Tank looks great.

[@stassiscool]

Happy holidays and happy reefing!

[@Lilamiller369]

thank you so much for all the info on coral reef tanks you have been a great help to me wile im starting my own 90 gallon live reef.

[@willowmoon92]

I've only had freshwater tanks but I'm trying to learn how to have a saltwater tank and this is a really nice informative video. Happy Holidays!

[@jameshensinger7185]

Happy holidays & Igot eduacted from this video. Thanks

[@joshggay]

Happy Holidays! Can't wait to set up my own refugium

[@88soco]

Sump is great. Happy holidays

[@jimhamlett6289]

Happy Holidays from St Pete, Fl.

[@1MartinWaite]

Happy holidays. Nice looking sump.

[@saan1wu499]

happy holidays to the CoralFish12g fam!

[@danielbu2003]

Happy Holidays. im starting my first saltwater setup. and im also building my own acrylic refugium/sump. It's gonna be a fun experiment

[@felixroschert401]

Happy Holidays! Love your videos!

[@nateferris9813]

Hey, I’m about to upgrade my sump just like the video, I’ve got a 14yr old 60gallon reef tank and I’m upgrading to a bigger sump. I noticed you replaced all the old refugium media with the ultimate algae barn kit. My question is: is it recommended to replace the media, did you do it just for this video? My overall plan was to add more media (larger sump) while keeping the old stuff. My impression from the algae barn ultimate kit was that it was meant for kickstarting brand new aquariums, which is why I ask this now. What would you recommend I do?

[@charleschristiansonii718]

Merry Christmas and Good luck !!

[@flyingfishflftyfifty]

So the wooden divider piece between the tank stand doors? That’s ok to remove without reinforcement to fit the sump in and then replace the wooden piece back? I want to add a sump but i thought my tank above would come crashing down? Can you explain more on that please?

[@patrickhotchkiss6706]

Happy Holidays! Thanks for this

[@joeandolino7191]

I enjoy your videos. Happy holidays!