Great video. Nice and clearly explained what processes you go through setting up a small reef tank. Looking forward to your next videos.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Andy!
@Reefgrrl6 жыл бұрын
Lots of great start-up tips Gil! It’s always so exciting to start a new tank. 👍🏻👍🏻
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Isn't it though, love sparking off life right in my livingroom.
@OceanLife69776 жыл бұрын
Hey brother, great video man. I just restarted my 20g high saltwater reef tank which I posted not long ago, and I did sand first. I just basically push the base rocks securely and softly into the sand until I carefully feel the bottom of the aquarium, and then I put the rest of the rocks in place to the desire aquascape. It has worked for me for many years, and I haven't had any mishaps. Great work by the way, the tank looks beautiful!
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thanks OceanLife, I did the same for my 75 that ran for 5 years with zero issues with the rock work.
@jay10playz736 жыл бұрын
I like your saltwater videos aquariums they teach me a lot about the saltwater Hobby
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Jay, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts.
@sjyavo6 жыл бұрын
This video could have been titled "How to set up a nano..." Awesome vid 😎
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Ha, thank you very much Yavo, I'll put that title as one of my video tags.
@DeeFromBrooklyn6 жыл бұрын
You're a good speaker. Sounds professional
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Hey Dee really appreciate the encouraging words sir!
@tylercahoon19726 жыл бұрын
Excellent job! Look forward to the next video.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tyler, you da man!
@katehalle4076 жыл бұрын
Sand first!! Super informative! Thanks!
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the post Kate!
@ryanmonaghan80206 жыл бұрын
Love these updates Gil can’t wait to see coral
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
It'll be a while, but I'm looking forward to it!
@therutreaper60756 жыл бұрын
Sand first always, then scape and then slowly add water, drastically shortens the time it takes to clear up the water!
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Yup, great tip. Thanks Reaper!
@briansfishtanks6 жыл бұрын
Sweet looking nano.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
We shall see how it turns out. Such a small tank, I'm a little nervous.
@gilbery0076 жыл бұрын
Hello ReeferGil, awesome video, really informative ;) I have just started up this same aquarium using real reef rock and I've decided to go bare bottom. I filled the aquarium and then introduced ATM Colony and have added a single Picasso Clown, my fish wish list is a pair of Picasso Clowns, Tailspot Blenny and Royal Gramma. Oohh almost forgot to say, i've been waiting for this video.
@gilbery0076 жыл бұрын
Rock first
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, very cool fish list you have. Royal Gramma is a beauty. Thanks for the support!
@trureef23196 жыл бұрын
I do sand first myself because when that rock fell on you I was trying to reach through the screen to catch it haha.. pretty cool
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
LMAO, thanks for having my back Tru!
@ScottM6 жыл бұрын
Really looking great Gil. I love Dr. Tim's and used it in both my builds. I would love to see a nice pair of designer clowns but besides that it's wide open. The rest of the fish I adore would be too big for the nano, remember I do love tangs..lol
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
I'm on board with you on that Scott, thank you!
@KreefAquariumhobby6 жыл бұрын
Always happy to see your video's!
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much K
@MarioGonzalez-sk2ko7 ай бұрын
could you please recommend an excellent heater for this tank in 2024? Appreciate your video !!!!!
@joevasquez1776 Жыл бұрын
Just tape off a square on that table and move that tank out of the way. And maybe put a towel down on the table too.
@jaemesL5 жыл бұрын
hi, i have the same tank but upgraded my pump to a single sicce 1.5 (357GPH) ive tried running both 2 rotating nozzles, and the stock nozzle but i feel as though there isnt enough flow in my tank... am i mistaken ? because it seems you have used a smaller pump then i have with no powerhead or anything.
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
Hey James, I had to break this tank down. I just couldn't give it the same amount of attention as my main system. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
@915Mang6 жыл бұрын
Looking good Gil! I’m glad you like those Balls too, lol 😂. That’s 20g I mean 15g is awesome
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Haha, false advertising right?
@therutreaper60756 жыл бұрын
Just set up the same tank for a small grow out set up, going to have 2 chromis, 2 clowns and a possum wrasse!
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Nice, exciting time.
@therutreaper60756 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've had larger reef's but getting ready to move so I broke down my 120 so I didn't have to scramble when we move and its been a few months and I have the itch for a tank and figured this would be easy haha
@NYCityCichlids6 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thanks NY!
@scott019870 Жыл бұрын
What size nozzle an connect did you use
@AmericanReefing6 жыл бұрын
Great update on the nano Gil! Oh and does this mean I get a double dose of Gil this weekend?..... Forget I said that lol
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Ha, you better believe it! Thanks for all the support man!
@frednixonlawncare31756 жыл бұрын
Rock first
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for sharing Fred.
@molvera14325 жыл бұрын
When you first start your tank, do you begin running your filter media right away?? Or wait till its cycled to add it? Also do you run your lights during the cycle period or do a blackout?
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
I do run my media, especially gfo. Yes, lights out for months. You dont need light till you get corals.
@coltonnorris90485 жыл бұрын
How much did you fill up the water in the back. I have the exact same tank and it's super loud I don't know if I have it filled up all the way or not.
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
I filled till water was about center of overflow teeth. If it's loud, try wiggling the return pump.
@plootsa6 жыл бұрын
Another good video
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@BagelSchlagel5 жыл бұрын
im brand new and want this tank how long after you added the One and Only til its ready for fish? or just keep testing water and thats when its ready. I thought you needed a clown (hardy fish) to help the cycle Thanks!
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
After I used bacteria in a bottle, I used ammonium to feed the bacteria. Adding hardy fish is a method that also works, but it's no longer considered humane. By adding the ammonium (ammonia) in a bottle, it accomplishes the same as having added a hardy fish. I cycled my tank in about 4 weeks with this method, although that may vary with different systems. Just keep testing, like you mentioned. Fishless cycles are the way to go nowadays. Good luck and thanks for the post.
@PRFishGirl6 жыл бұрын
on the 75 i did rock first ...haha its funny watching the video after watching your instagram posts it's like deja vu lol...let the cycling commence!
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Haha, the videos make the Instagram posts come to life!
@SCReefer6 жыл бұрын
Love the little nano tank. I actually used tape on the floor for the length and width of the tank and then scaped and glued the rocks together and then places them in the tank and then sand. I guess theirs no right or wrong way to do it as long as you don't crack the glass. Will you be at reef a palozza in Orlando next week?
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thats a really great technique. Thanks for sharing SC. Unfortunately I can't make it to FL, I'm planning on MACNA though.
@yuyiboy6 жыл бұрын
I do my aquascape outside the tank with a piece of cardboard the size of the bottom. 👌🏽
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Hey Gene, I should have mentioned this in the video. Since this was a smaller tank than I'm used to, I just went for it inside the tank. Typically I would have pre planned on cardboard outside the tank.
@thepassionreef6 жыл бұрын
Nice Scape....i am on my day 14 of cycling my IM50..i see a hint of ammonia 0.25 this tells me i am at the end of the cycle....following along.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Congrats Ash, exciting stuff!
@andy27981006 жыл бұрын
Sand first, then rock. Sand supports the rock.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly!
@ryanmonaghan80206 жыл бұрын
Sand first for sure
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
I agree, thanks!
@marcelosimon49726 жыл бұрын
Fritz pro rpm mixes clean and fast
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Man this stuff is soooo dirty when mixing, but I've had good success with it in the past. I'm too chicken to switch salts right now. Thanks for sharing!
@2019freddie3 жыл бұрын
sand first then work the rocks into the sand.
@regentsaquariums56926 жыл бұрын
get the rockwork done outside no either sand nor rock first :p
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Totally agree and a point I failed to mention in the video. I would typically do rock work outside of the tank, but since this tank is so small, I just went for it.
@Selahsmuzik6 жыл бұрын
I wish I knew about saltwater aquariums to just to have fun and to participate in the challenge.
@drewslagoon6 жыл бұрын
Subscribed(:
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@pelphrey6 жыл бұрын
For you mathematically challenged people..: that’s 15 gallons! Hahahaha nice update sir!
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
LOL, the comment was directed more at myself. Thanks for stopping in Pelphrey!
@mrkleinreef6 жыл бұрын
No clowns, candy basslet pair. Do it.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Klein, what's up! Where or where have you been! I'm a sucker for clownfish.
@WCorbin1826 жыл бұрын
Sand first (oh I’m FIRST) lol #notificationsquad
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
DEEEECEEEE, what's up! Thanks man.
@Deon0026yickadee6 жыл бұрын
Lagoon squad and innovative marine! Live sand first too
@Davelembo6 жыл бұрын
Rock first, then sand, then rescape lol
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Then rescape again and again! LOL, thanks Dave!
@jboh21126 жыл бұрын
Sand First
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
AGREE!!! Thanks!
@jboh21126 жыл бұрын
I just started a IM20 as well and was terrified about breaking the bottom with rock first. Excited to see what happens with yours! Good luck!
@michigancarp6 жыл бұрын
Sand first here
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Good man, thanks for sharing!
@benwafford91046 жыл бұрын
Sand first
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Right on Ben, thanks!
@Deon0026yickadee6 жыл бұрын
Hmmm the 5 fish? 2 clowns 6 line wrasse Flame angel Royal gramma