How To: Water Change for a Saltwater Aquarium

In this video we take a look at How to do a water change for a saltwater aquarium. This is how I'm currently doing water changes on my 220 reef tank. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe.
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[@marthadraws4154]

Once randomly at 3am after waking up I did a water change then went back to sleep 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@phillipsteven6640]

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[@enochjosiah6287]

@Phillip Steven instablaster ;)

[@toddpadgett9054]

As an amateur in the salt water fish world I love all of the videos you do! By far my favorite KZbin channel

[@ericbrokos7817]

Super helpful as always. Good to see simple things too since I am new to the hobby. Thanks!

[@RedfoxTheScot]

I'm starting my own reef tank in September, I'm using all this time to do all my research and visit different aquatics shops to get a real feel for it. You have really helped me with a lot, and I now feel fairly confident on starting my little nano reef tank soon. Cannot wait!

[@MadHattersReef]

That’s very exciting!

[@jasepoag8930]

With just a bit of code, you can have your skimmer automatically shut off any time your return is turned off, and then put a delay on the skimmer turning back on. This has really reduced the amount of skimmer overflows my tank experiences. You could do the same for the powerheads as well. Also, holy crap, I want that inline pump. I have to heft up the entire brute can to dump in the last couple gallons. Defer 005:00 Then ON If Output Return1_6_3 = OFF Then OFF Defer 005:00 Then ON

[@julioramirez1866]

Just want to thank you for these helpful videos and links to buy the equipment for a saltwater aquarium. I am barely starting to get into the saltwater hobby with a nano aquarium. I have been a freshwater hobbyist since I first started when I was a kid, so it will be a challenge for me to know what to do with everything that has to do with a saltwater aquarium.

[@jerryebner7582]

Nice to see how others do the water change as you can pick up ideas to try

[@AmericanReefing]

Great video Jeff I really need to get my water change done tonight 👍

[@SnapRasta]

American Reefing same

[@MadHattersReef]

I need to get one done as well.

[@BriansAquariums]

Cool water changing method. Cant wait to see the auto method!

[@carlosdaniel00325]

Thanks for showing your way man. I’m new in reef tank and I’ve been going through little issues here and there, but for last month, I’m only battling with back algae which I’m controlling with reducing light intensity and hours. But anyways. I learn a lot from your videos

[@MadHattersReef]

Lights can cause a lot of problems. I just recently turned down the reds on my LEDs.

[@drewbe06]

Always interesting to see how others conduct their water changes. Thanks for the insight!

[@bige9315]

Glad I found your channel. New to saltwater reef tanks and learning a bunch from your videos.

[@nathanmoore7142]

Good topic. Nice to see things that we all need to be doing. Keep on putting out these videos.

[@miguelcintron7048]

As I told you in the past I’m an African Cichlids guy but I love your channel and learning a lot about the Saltwater hobby thanks Brother

[@MadHattersReef]

I was a African cichlid guy too.

[@miguelcintron7048]

Mad Hatter's Reef always good to learn new things

[@ScottM]

Nice video and keep up the good work. That hammer is gorgeous.

[@MadHattersReef]

Hi Scott! Thanks for watching man.

[@ogxf3nix225]

Love your videos and inspire me to be in the hobby

[@blumac9801]

But where do you get the water from?

[@cristy1735]

I really like that inline pump, but in reading the reviews, a lot of people are saying it has a 6” to 12” head room..is that true? I need it to go into a deep sink about 24”up from the sump. Can you tell me what you have found? Thanks and great videos!

[@mrsnufalufegus]

Can't wait to see the upgrade to the water change system

[@jonathansanders9735]

Love the work and information you put out

[@MadHattersReef]

Thanks.

[@stingingzaksterharrison2931]

Great video can not wait to get my own tank started!!

[@MadHattersReef]

Good Luck!

[@RG-1971]

Another great video. Keep them coming!

[@hbaquarium5108]

Like the video Jeff. That online pump looks like a must have.

[@MadHattersReef]

Very much so. Thanks for watching!

[@joebudzyn9106]

Great video as always! Interested to see your new technique! I plumbed my return so I can close off the sump and pull straight from a bucket and the overflow has a similar setup to allow the overflow to go directly into buckets as well. Makes changes faster but I still pay high prices for premixed salt water from the store...definitely need to look into an RO setup.

[@MadHattersReef]

Can save you a lot of money for sure.

[@JyB818]

Another quality video. Thanks man!

[@mikesenuty7162]

What kind of automatic water change system? I'm anxious to see this.

[@williamdavis5387]

Great video. Have you looked at doing the automatic water changes?

[@robertpringle9043]

Thanks for the video. That was informative and re-affirmed what i have been doing as correct. I test my water parameters before a water change. If my levels are undetectable than what's the point right?

[@MadHattersReef]

There could be elements that you don’t test for that could be depleted and by conducting a water change you are replenishing them for invertebrates coral and fish.

[@michelleirby7587]

Really enjoy your videos the editing is great and the content is even better I have two questions one about your video editing and one about water changes your video quality is really great and the colors pop nicely and look quite natural what do you use to film your tutorials? Secondly what do you think about water changes which are constant some people drip fresh salt water in and out of the tank constantly sort of doing a water change all the time i’ve heard this can keep your water quality more constant and have less fluctuation in the tank parameters.

[@MadHattersReef]

As far as videos go I use iMovie and a Nikon camera. Which everything will be changing shortly because I’m getting a new iMac with Final Cut Pro and a new camera. I’ve been limping around with videos because my computer is maxed out and 6 years old. Big changes are coming soon from a video standpoint. Water changes I’ll be going to a auto change using a Neptune systems Apex and DOS pump. More to come...

[@BlandDeuce]

always great content thanks

[@josephpettit8572]

I also do small weekly changes. About 10 gallons at a time. I do also run biopellets but only about 25% what it calls for. That with my skimmer and fuge keeps the 200 low in nitrates (about 5-10, leathers and shrooms don't like it when less than 5 in my tank)

[@MadHattersReef]

Yes I have a hard time with mushrooms as well.

[@exasperatus2002]

Thanks for sharing your method. Do they have an option on controllers, that you can preprogram "water change mode" and it'll turn off just what you want off to change your water, instead of going through the list turning them off individually?

[@MadHattersReef]

Apex is the front runner ATM. I’m going to be using a DOS for my Auto water change.

[@fishysnowman9082]

Always great info. 👍👍

[@ThaBiznessReefTank]

Do you change all 3 filters at the same time on your RODI?

[@MadHattersReef]

I change the carbon and sediment filter at the same time, that’s about it.

[@mynameisnotcory]

When i do do water changes (which is maybe every 3 months) i throw it out in the sun and make table salt with it. (Yes i do run it thru filters first.) tastes damn good too. Almost like a fleur de sal

[@fj1916]

Nice... Is better weekly or biweekly water changes?.

[@MadHattersReef]

More, smaller, water changes are best!

[@yes2water750]

Very simple, nice

[@freddybovenkerk6704]

Keep up the great work.

[@Vash612584]

Awesome video Jeff. I was wondering if you could possibly do a video on how to go about starting to automate things on the reef tank while on a limited budget. Thanks!

[@MadHattersReef]

Sure. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@bebunny3158]

Let’s say the salinity in the tank is 1.025 does the the salt your mixing in your bucket has to be 1.025 or less? this is the part this is a little confusing to me?

[@mikenielsen6038]

Thanks for sharing

[@chrisjohnson8611]

I appreciate the tip on letting your salt additon to the RO sit for 24 hrs then test the salinity

[@jackpaddock8692]

Can you set up that Neptune system apex thing to ordinary pumps and lights or are there certain systems it can hook up to?

[@MadHattersReef]

You can use any light and pumps.

[@garrettkeller3681]

I just got that Cobalt pump... can't wait to try it.

[@MadHattersReef]

Worth every penny...

[@williamdiggles]

I think I'm gonna start doing a weekly water change and see if it works for my nitrates As well

[@UltraReefReseller]

Cool stuff.

[@paulf1898]

How about doing a 'how to guide' on water changes for those who are brand new to the marine aquarium hobby, & who don't have a RO/DI system or any of the other fancy equipment that you have in your video please? 🙂

[@whywaswacktaken7761]

Hi cool video and very helpful thanks just started recently new large reef tank any tips

[@MadHattersReef]

Don’t buy cheap equipment.

[@whywaswacktaken7761]

I did not I brought a red Sea reefer 170 brand new with all added equipment

[@whywaswacktaken7761]

And why does my pulsing xenia keep dying I have it in my old tank and all my other softies and spa and lps are doing fine same with fish my water has a salinity 1.024 everytime and my nitrates and nitrites are 0 ph 8.2

[@tonyholliday2347]

Water changes are life. I use no filtration and just rely on water changes weekly for my 29 gallon reef tank.

[@MadHattersReef]

It definitely helps:

[@gabrielseegobin1081]

Have you ever thought about move to the triton method?

[@MadHattersReef]

Not really.

[@luischarriez5136]

Great video

[@timgentry]

I do my water changes almost the same as you

[@antmarquez3788]

Do you have a video about quarantine and how long to quarantine

[@MadHattersReef]

I think so but I’m going to be starting up my Q tank again for some new additions.

[@felixantunez6081]

I just got a hammer, I hope it gets like yours all big and beautiful!

[@MadHattersReef]

Mine is the walling type thats why its soooo big.

[@scottfloyd9794]

What % are you doing weekly?

[@MadHattersReef]

Just under 10%

[@matthewmoorecichlids2323]

Sweet! May do a salt setup one day. NEW SUB!

[@MadHattersReef]

Thanks for the sub!

[@armandbenincasa7068]

Ive gotta get me one of those handy in-line pumps!

[@MadHattersReef]

They are very handy.

[@willhowell5104]

i use 2 cans so i don't have to keep carrying buckets to the toilet, and then jus use a pump to pump out the water.

[@youwalkiroll2762]

I’m thinking about doing constant water changes via a dosing pump

[@MadHattersReef]

Coming soon...

[@texasreeferusa922]

Awesome!!

[@SHIZZILANILLA]

Every week water change seems overwhelming. So many people are doing water changes on different schedules, some even once a year . Confusing . I just do one when the tank looks bad and needs a good cleaning.

[@tonyfelices]

What you save on water changes, spend on new fish.

[@jeffbritman6217]

The dreaded water change, always looking for tips to make it easier.

[@coreygood4350]

Nice just like I used to do it.

[@emmanueldorn3211]

Looking forward to seeing your automation

[@revolutionbimba]

Nice reminder to do a water change, off i go

[@MadHattersReef]

👌🏻

[@killcon10]

Nice video

[@Eric-ho9uf]

You should do a video on adding a float valve to that brute water bin.

[@MadHattersReef]

I should because I have the stuff to do it. Maybe next week.

[@christianherrera9538]

My brother I had a suggestion for you, a cool Fourth of July vídeo talking about American salt water fish.

[@gregboyko7468]

Probably one of the main reasons I haven't moved to saltwater just yet

[@tompierireefaquarium5842]

What do I have to do to win

[@nickwatson831]

Yeah boiiii

[@tonyfelices]

I bet you know yer shit but you asked me what's up 3x in the first 30 sec 😂

[@MadHattersReef]

What is up???

[@irtcode]

Thanks

[@jesseascunce4177]

I should be doing my water changes more often lol

[@azazel7810]

What is your favorite coral

[@MadHattersReef]

Favorite coral. ....Lepto

[@cassandragwara2942]

planning to do a water change

[@ajs9073]

Washing out the mixing can, GOOD idea mine could use it but I alway shave 40 gallons of Saltwater mixed and heated for an emergency use.

[@MadHattersReef]

That’s a good backup plan.

[@rameyshinobi]

I need to set up an automated system since I work on the road a lot.

[@MadHattersReef]

I do as well but because I suck at getting water changes done.

[@rburge200]

I think we all need to do better cleaning the back glass

[@ricosaquariums7992]

👊👍

[@yuyiboy]

😊👍🏽

[@lukejohnston309]

Show the next method

[@josesmicroreef1628]

I also wait a day min and due once a week

[@wehberb]

Can't change my water right now... Dinos.... =(

[@nuclearwalnut]

At first these were hard

[@big9ersr814]

I have my tank upstairs and ro down

[@MadHattersReef]

That’s a pain.

[@theideaofclips5481]

hey man i been watching for like 9 months do u think i can get a shout out

[@tompierireefaquarium5842]

I wanna be the winner

[@MadHattersReef]

Me too.

[@kamelyoyuuyou1450]

no sence

[@MadHattersReef]

Sence no

[@tonyaclark1570]

Nice video