135g Reef Update: $10 DIY Acclimation Box, Emerald Crab + Peppermint Shrimp results! (ReefCleaners)

135g Reef Update: $10 DIY Acclimation Box, Emerald Crab vs Bubble Algae & Peppermint Shrimp vs Aiptasia results!
In an effort to improve the DIY reef aquarium fish acclimation box, I started again with a fully acrylic container, instead of from egg crates. This time around, I went with the recommendations of using a Kritter Keeper styled acrylic animal container and work from that. The result was excellent, it is currently in operation in the 135g tank and I couldn't be happier! In this video I also did a quick water change with sump clean up, and took a look at specific aspects of the 135g tank.
Timestamps:
0:00 Reason for a new DIY Acclimation Box build
1:25 Acrylic magazine holder option
2:32 Kritter Keeper Animal Habitat
4:26 Using soldering iron to melt holes
7:46 Magnets to use for mounting the acclimation box
9:46 Water change, sump cleaning
13:43 IceCap CO2 Scrubber update
15:08 135g Tank updates
Items used in this video on Amazon:
Clear Plastic Magazine Holder (amzn.to/3lzFiXf)
Large Animal Habitat Tank (amzn.to/3eVW7dE)
Yellow Long Rubber Gloves (amzn.to/3vOmfNq)
Blue Water Container (amzn.to/3s8Fjnv)
Submersible Water Pump 160-1100 GPH (amzn.to/3f0LbLV)
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Public Domain Music by various artists from SoundCloud, many thanks!
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Instagram: @inappropriatereefer
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[@adamschaafsma5839]

Glad to know I'm still in the #HARDCOREREEFSQUAD 👍🏿

[@waqas42]

For those without a soldering iron - run your drill on reverse to melt acrylic instead of cutting.

[@InappropriateReefer]

Great tip, thank you!

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

Or just heat up the end of a screwdriver you don’t particularly care about with a lighter lol

[@joestajkowski6364]

Reef News Network by Peter and Jeremey is my favorite podcast!

[@LeeGrill]

Love finding cheaper alternatives, even better when someone finds/shares them for you. Thanks!

[@drumklok9346]

Urchins have no method of burping if they swallow air, most fish stores will tell you to transfer them underwater to be on the safe side. I've never had a problem taking them out of water, but when I take it out I do it with the mouth pointed downwards and when I replace it into the tank I do it upside down( the mouth goes in last). This is to minimize the chance of air bubbles forming and to keep it from swallowing air. I hope that makes some sense. Love your videos and learning from your experiences keep up the good work and thank you very much. Best wishes to you and your family

[@philetdd8599]

you have the listen to REEF BEEF podcast! the best so far!

[@MACNTOSFAM]

conan o’brien needs a friend podcast always entertains and has me laughing 😂

[@carminecarlone2869]

🤣🤣 you really called me out with the toilet thing🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pokeyh1979]

Top 10 inappropriate reefer hacks sounds good 👌🏻

[@invincibleants21]

Love your videos man very nice reef tanks!!

[@somethingsfishyy8312]

Your tanks look amazing

[@ianstuart1766]

Yess so excited to watch

[@ecnanoreef500]

really cool video. love your tank!

[@eist2x753]

great video! very entertaining and learn something new every time.

[@tharbemiko]

Thumbnail game getting stronger every week

[@kingtidecorals]

Little DIY action huh? You always claim you aren’t the DIY-kinda guy but you’ve been killing it lately! Tanks looking awesome. Great video

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thanks man, DIY still scares the heck out of me, don't want to mess up and waste material. I am slowly coming to term with it... 😅

[@Bob-ww7ot]

Love your acclimation box. I will b doing the same

[@calli_3]

Reef Beef with Ben and Rich is a great podcast.

[@InappropriateReefer]

Ahh yes! I also watched a few episodes! 👍 Refreshing to have a more laid back style, looking forward to future episodes

[@calli_3]

@@InappropriateReefer I love how they give it out like it is.

[@reidadams2726]

next time you use your soldering gun make sure to wet your sponge. itll work alot better for you

[@PANXZZTOP]

spoken like a true solderer

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you, will try this!

[@fabian3761]

Reef News Network Podcast is great

[@InappropriateReefer]

Forgot to mention them, I agree! 👍

[@ARTOFDUNKS]

LOL THATS A GREAT IDEA!

[@Marinetuck220]

When you realize that neptunes systems "new" gro light is just a Zetlight E200. Thats has been out for a long time 0_0

[@flipfly2004]

I'm doing a 2 cycle lighting on my 30g tank for a year and it's doing great. 2x 6hrs with 4hrs peak in each cycle

[@Algaewarrior]

Some other live streams you might check out are Melevs reefs and the reefer collective with farmboy reef, Dee from Brooklyn, and beavs reef. They are good streams to listen to while driving.

[@marvinblanco5063]

Ha! I watched your video while working out in my home gym. 😅🏋️‍♂️🏃‍♂️💪🏽👌🏽

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thanks for the inspiration, I need to start again 😆

[@Hiskm]

10:51 thanks for that, my Alexa just turned off the skimmer from your voice

[@InappropriateReefer]

Haha sorry man 🤖

[@lifes_purfect_adventurezil4001]

#hardcorereefsquad love it .yet another awesome video buddy

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thanks my friend!

[@TwoGayReefers]

#HARDCOREREEFSQUAD

[@bluerider0988]

I think you could just drill it. Just be careful. Good video.

[@joshbarba5061]

I had a dwarf moray eel once. No matter what I did to try and keep it out of the overflows, it kept trying its hardest to get through to the sump. It ended up in the sump a few times, and that was it's final resting place. $400 down the drain literally!

[@atfinthehouse8631]

Buy a fish store type capture hold transfer box. Different sizes. Drill or burn the holes bottom and 3 sides. Simple. No magnets. Has built on hanger as part of the box.

[@neilporven3830]

Nice video. As always enjoying your tanks progression. I do have a comment, I wouldn't have used a soldering iron, I would have used a drill instead. It's a bit more work, but I believe it would have been a cleaner look. Yet it's only used for small periods of time like you said, so no big deal.

[@kalkanort9333]

Inappropriate Mermaid image is a cursed image for sure.

[@ReefDrama]

#Hardcorereefsquad !!!

[@ChevyWRuger]

I had a dwarf golden moray eel. It will eat your pistol shrimp. It ate mine and my sexy shrimp. I fed it very well and it didn't matter.

[@ReefAndReptileAutomation]

Thank you for the shout out! How you liking the Mastertronic!?!

[@InappropriateReefer]

Really liking it! Maybe not to the level of love I have for the Alkatronic yet but it’s growing more on me every week (Refilling reagent is always on the back of my mind, so I pick when to test carefully... compare to the Alkatronic that pulls from a large jug of reagent that is very affordable, I ask it to run a test without a second thought)

[@ReefAndReptileAutomation]

@@InappropriateReefer that’s great! I had Eric on my live stream yesterday. I’m excited to get one! Let me know if you don’t want yours.

[@InappropriateReefer]

Catching up on the replay now, half way through - awesome to hear that they’re working on Iodine and Potassium! 👍 (I’m definitely keeping mine! 😆)

[@johnsm3568]

Dremmel tool with a nice sharp drill bit for would have been perfect. Nice and careful, let the drill do the work.

[@InappropriateReefer]

I'll try drilling next time to compare the results, thanks for the idea! (sounds like just don't press down while drilling?)

[@johnsm3568]

@@InappropriateReefer Pretty much yes, just keep it spinning, light pressure and don't let go until the hole is drilled and the bit is back out. Still loving your vids fella, much love to you and the gorgeous family.

[@jonathaningham6120]

#Hardcorereefsquad 👊

[@Helveteshit]

@Inappropriate Reefer, the only upgrade I would say. Is buying one of those small pumps for cat fountains and stuff. To have inside the water container for extra flow. If you are worried about it.

[@anthonyrodriguez2570]

Don’t worry to much about drilling the cap of the Vertex it’s pretty easy to but start with small drill bits and work your way up to the size you need in 3-4 steps 😄

[@InappropriateReefer]

I do have a stepper drill bit I bought from years ago that I have set to use... this is turning into a year of DIY 😆👍

[@anthonyrodriguez2570]

@@InappropriateReefer nice! Do it! DIY is fun. I’m about to try telegrams LED light bars and swapping out half the 470nm for 450. Living the content Mochi!

[@Chapowzer]

I'd like to see an aquarium purchases video

[@hanthi9463]

Love your acclimation box! Where do you find the magnets online? Thanks

[@angryowlaquariums40]

I'm called out, I'm on the toilet right now - where'd you installed the camera's!? 😯🦉🍻

[@gabesreef]

✌🏾🦉

[@anomyouslastname4904]

Check your overflow, my peppermint shrimp won’t stay out of the overflow and sump

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thanks, will go hunting today

[@rattdoggsaquariums4976]

#Hardcorereefsquad

[@Scotty2Dope216]

I just got added a bunch of peppermint shrimp too my tank as well. I noticed that they were getting ready to molt and I also haven't seen them in a few days now. Still no Circus goby?

[@InappropriateReefer]

Still no Circus Goby. 😭

[@Motty24601]

#hardcorereefsquad

[@joe0813]

TSM has some kole tangs.... pretty sure Elliot at Marine Collectors does too

[@joen5068]

Did you have the link for the critter box? I couldn’t find it on Amazon

[@g-reef]

Love the video, what are those magnets, I want to create frag racks and those magnets will work for my project, thank you 🙏

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thanks buddy! It’s K&J Magnet, DC6PC-BLK

[@g-reef]

@@InappropriateReefer sorry one more question, what glue did you use for those magnets

[@g-reef]

@@InappropriateReefer did you get them from Amazon

[@InappropriateReefer]

@@g-reef I just used super glue I used to glue frags (PolypLab in this case, but any super glue gel would work)... and I bought the magnets from their site, and holy smokes, did the price go up??

[@dyamiclaassen901]

you can pull sea urchins out of the water but there is a chance that a air bubble gets trapped inside the stomach and then it will die, starfish have that problem too.

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thanks for the explanation. Would turning the Urchin / Starfish upside down and rock 'em a little bit help to dislodge any potential bubble? (getting a funny visual here)

[@dyamiclaassen901]

@@InappropriateReefer yes that would help, I sometimes work at a fish store and we always put urchins and starfish upside down do release possible air.

[@foxyrene1]

Hey, I was watching one of Parker’s Reef (Australian Reef Keeper) video’s and there is an Australian fish that destroys Aptasia. They are called Australian Strippies I think, they are on his video Birthday fish and coral’s I believe. I have seen many people post about these things destroying pest Anenomies.

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you! Someone pointed this fish out on IG too! I don't think I have seen this fish in the US recently (I kind of remember seeing them a long time ago), I will keep an eye out, thank you! I just picked up a Molly Miller Blenny that has a reputation of eating smaller aiptasias, hoping this one would work out!

[@lisadimercurio9473]

I don’t think Australian Stripies are reef safe. I know Mr Salt Water Tank had some but had to remove them. Check him out or DM him

[@sandyraymondlowewong9705]

Better take care of the aiptasia ASAP. Consider a miller molly blenny and/or copperband butterfly.

[@InappropriateReefer]

Got a Miller Molly Blenny in the acclimation box as we speak! 😆👍

[@sandyraymondlowewong9705]

@@InappropriateReefer Nice!

[@aior0s]

And.. you won't see that guy anymore.. 😂

[@tylerkirby8856]

What brand of tank is this? I really like it.

[@InappropriateReefer]

It's a MODE Aquariums 135g Infinity series tank. I'm a fan of the dimension, build, and size of the sump!

[@MrMsm333]

@Inappropriate Reefer, I saw from previous videos that you treated the tank with vibrant a few months back for bubble algae at half the dose. A couple of questions. 1. How long did it take you before bubble algae started dying? and 2. Did you see any negative effects on your corals? (beside hitting nutrients to 0 and getting dinos). Thanks.

[@InappropriateReefer]

It took about 8-10 weeks for me, maybe because I was doing half dose the first 3-4 weeks. It did eventually work and I did not see any negative effect on corals but like you mentioned, got to watch the nutrient level. 👍

[@4Runner_Named_Lily]

I’m gonna throw you me and my friends podcast, Manta Aquatics. Hope you enjoy and let me know if you have any feedback

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you, I will check it out!

[@josephfrillman2051]

Do you have a yellow line goby and a neon goby in the 145?? I didn’t think they can be housed together.

[@zerberus2525]

Hoi 🤙, one hint for the bleached goni, make a reefroids "paste" nd feed it with that...i saved a few bleached near dead corals with some healthy feedings ✌ edit: 500ml tankwater + 2-3 drops real honey mixed in works wonders for stressed out corals

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you! Add honey? Like regular honey that we eat?

[@zerberus2525]

@@InappropriateReefer Yes regular Honey, its like a super booster with vitamins/food for corals that need a bit help to come back again. Just make sure its not a industrial farmed one without any fancy stuff in it

[@el_guapo1318]

So... just saw on your Instagram that you had what looks like a lawnmower blenny in your DIY acclimation box. I doubt that is what you are referring to as your next trick for controlling Aiptasia, so any hint at what you were referring to? or was it the blenny you were referring to? I ask because, my god I am having a huge breakout right now in my 29 gallon. I bought Berghias back in early January, and no dent to the Aiptasia, and honestly, I think the Berghias may have been either killed by the larger Aiptasia, or killed by some of the larger bristleworms in my tank, or something. I got an order from Reef Cleaners last week, with two Emeralds (cause I am starting to get bubble algae), lots of hermits and snails (freaking hair algae), and two peppermints. I have not seen the peppermints eat any Aiptasia yet, although I did see one of the larger Aiptasia looking quite damaged the other day, but it is regenerating as of a few minutes ago... so might not be because of the Peps, but who knows.

[@InappropriateReefer]

Hey man, I got a Molly Miller Blenny. They have a not-so-well-known reputation of eating Aiptasias, at least the smaller Aiptasias. I am keeping an eye out on the Aiptasias and see if they are decreasing in number... if so, I plan to continue using F-Aiptasia or Aiptasia-X to eliminate the larger ones while the blenny handle all the babies that pop up, and hopefully get 'em under control. Berghias worked very well for me in the small tank (17g, I got either 6 or 8) but starved very quickly once the Aiptaisas are gone. I remember reading that Peppermint Shrimp would eat the Nudis, but I assume they were added at different time? Keep fighting the good fight!

[@ryan.maccallum8213]

Do you have a link for the magnets you use

[@wasiamer12]

how did your nitrates get to 50??

[@adanlopez488]

6:34 you’re supposed to wet the sponge

[@swat486]

Link for the magnets ?

[@drewhankiewicz3564]

Where did you get your magnets?

[@NaraKashaku]

#Gardcorereefsquad

[@elpollo2867]

How are the tsa acros doing?

[@InappropriateReefer]

Sadly lost quite a few during the Dino nutrient swing episode, still have 2 carrying on as if nothing happened.

[@suzannenonya3077]

"winemana Reptile Terrarium, Tarantula Enclosure, 16" x 11" x 6" Acrylic Large" already has holes and a lid

[@Hondasonatta]

How did you set up Alexa to turn on and off your stuff?

[@ro19978]

Hi do you have a link to the magnets

[@chrisduncan3943]

Peppermint shrimp disappear for weeks at a time. I have one in my 7 gallon and I've gone months without seeing it only for it to re-appear at random.

[@bobey89]

What are the names of the podcasts you are mentioning. I can’t get it right

[@gabesreef]

I hope you win at aptasia with what I'm guessing is a copperband

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you! Molly Miller Blenny in jail getting ready to bust out!

[@ct2368]

The wrasse ate the peppermint shrimp. I just caught mine after he had ripped all the legs off of mine.

[@InappropriateReefer]

😢

[@wilsonlopez8965]

What is the light stand on the refugium light?

[@InappropriateReefer]

You mean the Zetlight E200s?

[@wilsonlopez8965]

@@InappropriateReefer yes what is that mount arm? It is that I just bought a light for my refugium and want that style of mounting arm.

[@Hondasonatta]

Hey just an idea for you I actually use a hamster ball for my acclimating box

[@viblaise]

I need link 🔗 to keeper

[@noah.stat_dg]

Just a tip for soldering, that yellow sponge should be filled with water, rodi if possible, this will get the excess off the tip easier and the rodi will make sure that no minerals solidify on the tip making it last longer! Love all your content but as a computer engineer your soldering could use some help 😂

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you for the tip!! I clearly have no idea what I was doing, must have been frustrating to watch 😆

[@stacywilliams1613]

Hi, to control your aptasia, why not buy a copper band?

[@InappropriateReefer]

Tempted to but I am afraid it would pick at my Deresa Clam (and will likely get more clams in the future)

[@stacywilliams1613]

Just out of interest, my copperband wont eat clam, iv tried it with him, Fred, many times....lol

[@InappropriateReefer]

@@stacywilliams1613 good to know, if I get desperate, I may try the Copperband... (following video: “It ate my clam!!”) 😆

[@dreamlike8655]

Damn 3rd!

[@tushetukala]

What vacuum is that?

[@InappropriateReefer]

It’s the Buckethead from Home Depot; around $25 and pair it with a bucket

[@sovereignviper90]

Is it just me but completely cleaning a sump or filter has more negative effects then good 🤔 Been running a fluval 306 canister on my tank for 4 years now and only ever cleaned it out once(got unplugged for 24 hours 🤦‍♂️) been battling zero nutrients for awhile now, so when does the nitrate factory go into operation 😂

[@InappropriateReefer]

For me I think it depends... if it's straight detritus collecting in area of low flow rotting away, I'd rather clean those out. I thought canister filter is totally fine (it works just like a sump?) as long as no detritus is trapped on anything in there rotting away? Or maybe your bio filtration has established enough to balance out whatever nitrate you got producing? Sounds like your system is mature and nicely balanced. 👍

[@sovereignviper90]

@@InappropriateReefer lol except the zero nitrate's and phosphate 😅 Having to manually dose them just to maintain some trace amount and keep the dino's at bay 😂

[@MrHyde14537]

Aquarium isolation boxes on Amazon similar in size to this one and bigger go from $18 - $30. I don't trust the suction cup mounts that much so place my big algae scraper right under it as extra support.

[@krixarcs3558]

Amazon has nothing even close to this size.

[@Ygblitzz]

If you go on Amazon and click return reason inaccurate website description and just write in comments not what I was expecting you can get free return label and not have to pay for shipping !!!!!!!!

[@Baiduist]

copperban？

[@InappropriateReefer]

Molly Miller Blenny 😊

[@mohdmoshtari9200]

Good effort but should have gone with the drill

[@douglasrodezno339]

You should work on your you Aquaruim look. Looks messy sorry bud. I love your videos thumbs up

[@InappropriateReefer]

No worries, the tank's going to look patchy and disorganized until corals grow in (at least I think!). Give me another year or so, then I think it should start looking better!

[@cooldud1031]

#imnotfirstagain

[@joshpitts25]

I love how u use a 100 dollar soldering iron to do this lol how inappropriate.

[@Algaewarrior]

1st

[@jahsreef8386]

Bro you want me to just send you a nice ball of chaeto I toss mine all the time

[@InappropriateReefer]

Haha I appreciate the offer man; my macros are spinning up so I think I’d be OK in a month or so... if they somehow crash I’ll know who to ask 🙏

[@jahsreef8386]

@@InappropriateReefer cool deal I’ve never seen a pest in it so let me know

[@mikehawk9397]

Plastic box at dollartree

[@Botzz28]

dude your breathing in plastic 😷look on marine depot they have some cheap acclimation boxes

[@ChickenTomcat852]

Since she scarred the fish wait till shes sleeping and scare her for payback cant let these women over power you bud

[@teemer1282]

#HARDCOREREEFSQUAD