I had a similar experience with being nervous to set up my reef tank because of everybody saying how hard it is. It’s definitely not an “easy” tank, but I didn’t need to be nearly as worried as I was. The only difference between saltwater and freshwater is the salt. 🤷🏻♂️
@Zense_193 жыл бұрын
Yeah honestly once you figure out the several new pieces of equipment you need, it’s the same as freshwater
@dylanneff3 жыл бұрын
Ya, I’m not even convinced that you NEED any of the extra equipment. I’m using the same equipment I had on my freshwater tank + a higher K light and I’m running at undetectable levels of nitrates and low phosphates. Also only two casualties out of the livestock I’ve added including corals. Granted I’ve only had it for 7 months so there’s still plenty of time for things to devolve into chaos…
@Zense_193 жыл бұрын
@@dylanneff do you mind sharing your filter setup? I have a canister filter and I’m not sure how to go about ordering the media in it
@dylanneff3 жыл бұрын
I’m just using a Tetra Whisper hang on back filter with bio rings and filter floss. Not my favorite filter, but I had it laying around so I thought I’d try it. I’ve never used a canister before, but I’ve heard others suggest the order floss, coarse sponge, fine sponge, bio media, chemical media. If I were to set one up on a freshwater tank I’d probably just start with sponge, but again I don’t have direct experience.
@dylanneff3 жыл бұрын
Oh also I have Ulva macroalgae! That’s a huge part of why I don’t have nitrates in the water.
@garrett_90923 жыл бұрын
Careful with that 525 gph wavemake lost many clowns and anemones to those i would definitely upgrade to the 660gph currents usa pump to connect to your loop system. It has a sponge around the pump to protect stuff from getting sucked up. Great video tho man!
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice! I recently switched to a hygger wave make and haven’t had any problems with fish getting sucked in. Hopefully it will stay that way!
@mikoeeebs3 жыл бұрын
Very cool man! Great introduction to all your little buddies
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
No one cares
@4SunnyinMiami23 жыл бұрын
Nice coral selection! I'm looking for a candycane coral as well for my 29 gallon.
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Good luck finding a candycane coral!👍
@Gamias3 жыл бұрын
Your clownfish are cute enough to make a freshwater guy considering trying making a salt water tank p.s the black clownfish is the prettiest clownfish ever
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
I know! I love my clownfish!
@aquaticasmr1843 жыл бұрын
Very easy to convert use 50% dry rock 50% live rock Get a used light on Facebook marketplace! Or maybe a low end led on amazon if in the budget Add an extra hang on back filter double filtration for saltwater Cheap china powerhead is a option Sand Salt Hydrometer I just did it today
@stayplanted10934 жыл бұрын
Awesome tank!! Might have to set up a saltwater tank!
@A.R.C.772 жыл бұрын
Drill some small holes in the lids. It makes a massive difference
@atparium4 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your build! It's looking great. Build up your clean up crew to make sure algae doesn't build up!
@BarrysAquarium4 жыл бұрын
ATParium Will do! Do you have any suggestions on how many/what type of snails to add to a tank like mine?
@atparium4 жыл бұрын
@@BarrysAquarium i usually recommend 1 snail and/or hermit crab for a gallon of water. At the same time different snails will do different things. Some are great for algae some are carnivorous. Having a mix is great. I'm not sure if you're interested but I made a little guide for clean up crews in reef systems to give you an idea what to put in your new tank. And please post more updates! atparium.com/the-cleanup-crew-in-reef-aquariums/
@BarrysAquarium4 жыл бұрын
ATParium The guide was very helpful! Thanks so much!
@atparium4 жыл бұрын
@@BarrysAquarium no problem. If you have any questions related to saltwater tanks don't hesitate to send me a message. If I have an answer I send it your way
@BarrysAquarium4 жыл бұрын
Sounds good 👍
@graciliraptor3990 Жыл бұрын
thats a lovely tank
@raychandra86 Жыл бұрын
Starting on my new 20 gallon. What would recommend for media to begin?
@samwimoe162013 күн бұрын
Nice ❤❤
@DaGreatWaaagh3 жыл бұрын
I have a 75 gallon reef with a sump and the overflow doesnt take the scum off the top, nor does the protine skimmer. Just lay a papertowl pice on the scum and it will sop it all up.
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
I’ll give that a try, thanks!
@Sal-vx5dg4 жыл бұрын
Looks great 👍 I would definitely add more flow though
@BarrysAquarium4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Going to add more flow when I get some more coral
@bashlivingstonstampededojo8823 жыл бұрын
awesome one day i might try the salt water side of the hobby but for now im still into the fresh water side
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Freshwater is still my favorite!
@themaineadventure46873 жыл бұрын
The Candy Cane has become one of my favorite. Try to find a blasto coral, I got one on an impulse buy and I really like it now.
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
I just looked up some pictures of a blasto coral and they look amazing! I’ll definitely look for one the next time I add some coral. Thanks for the suggestion!
@themaineadventure46873 жыл бұрын
@@BarrysAquarium great job on your tanks and videos! Keep the updates coming.
@jackiekearney3 жыл бұрын
Looking great.
@Jayj0214 Жыл бұрын
Heyyy just saw your videos on this salt water tank you made and I’m in a similar situation where I’m thinking of starting my own of this size ..but I’m curious to know ..did they thrive ? How is your tank now ? I see it was about 2 years ago you made this video
@Noble_Isaac3 жыл бұрын
Nice tank. Simple yet elegant.
@salvatorepetronzio50963 жыл бұрын
wow where can i buy this light? can you send me the link
@richardsandlervalle49043 жыл бұрын
O my it’s crazy how I named my black clownfish scot too😂
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!
@simeoncocov93733 жыл бұрын
Good job it looks great!
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@VictoriaLeeCreates3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful I love it I'm about to start my first one
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@bigjay41424 жыл бұрын
Looking good I say Move the powerhead over to the other side or add a second one should help
@BarrysAquarium4 жыл бұрын
That was my initial plan but the power cord wasn’t long enough 😂
@evadesp2 жыл бұрын
Love the video!
@Fifthimagez3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lemonjuice_ee3 жыл бұрын
Can 1 clownfish survive in a 10 gallon tank? And can i put them without corals? Just live rocks?
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Yes, a clownfish will do perfectly fine in a 10 gallon tank without coral as long as the tank is cycled properly.
@lemonjuice_ee3 жыл бұрын
@@BarrysAquarium thanks for the response man!
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@andygonzalezrodriguez30503 жыл бұрын
Nice video, would be nice to continue seeing your tank and update on how it’s going
@brysonpatrick92093 жыл бұрын
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@landonzain16613 жыл бұрын
@Bryson Patrick Instablaster =)
@brysonpatrick92093 жыл бұрын
@Landon Zain thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and Im in the hacking process atm. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@brysonpatrick92093 жыл бұрын
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@landonzain16613 жыл бұрын
@Bryson Patrick No problem =)
@wes87403 жыл бұрын
Good video buddy 👍🏽
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Im_frmthehood993 жыл бұрын
Can you use a normal tank for saltwater tank
@ThatOneMalaysianGuy3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can
@kohyx61043 жыл бұрын
I am considering to get a clownfish next time. What are the procedures
@brabbit3134 Жыл бұрын
Is it hard 😣 I really wanna do this I love clowns I’ve kept fresh water for years. I have a 20 long what do I need
@ttemple88912 жыл бұрын
Did u have a vid how you do your water changes ? And how much harder is salt tank from fresh water
@K_Bendel3 жыл бұрын
Hey Barry, where did you get the sea urchin?
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
I got it from- m.liveaquaria.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4r6egrbk7gIVvCCtBh2gtQy0EAAYASAAEgKbJfD_BwE
@siddharthrm63854 жыл бұрын
Wow that looks nice Any tips to set up a basic saltwater tank like yours , the needs of the tank .
@BarrysAquarium4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! My biggest tip would probably be to make sure your tank is cycled and add a few fish at a time. Also keep up on water changes.
@Tj1904Es3 жыл бұрын
Great video Whats the maintenance routine on this setup?
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
I do a four gallon water change every two weeks and change out the filter media once every month or so. So overall pretty simple!
@julied72023 жыл бұрын
Just wanted you to hit 500 subs so I subed
@Lulu-gb7it3 жыл бұрын
Great job love the tank
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sarahgrassi96483 жыл бұрын
search aqua clear 70 skimmer box. oceanbox design is the company that makes it. will fix that surface issue. also find a way to center the light cause its being wasted as it is now.
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
I’m going to definitely get one of those slimmer boxes! And I’ve been trying to center that light but just have not found the right way to do it yet. Thanks for the advice!
@sarahgrassi96483 жыл бұрын
@@BarrysAquarium saw 1 reefer angled the light on the lip of the tank and on the other side he had it mounted on the ac70. So it was angled but worked. I would be worried about it slipping but could easily tie it with a loop around filter bottom. Been researching alot. About to do a 15 gallon reef. Then upgrade to 40 come tax time.
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
I might end up just getting some sort of hanging light but not really sure. Good luck on your 15 gallon!👍
@sarahgrassi96483 жыл бұрын
@@BarrysAquarium check out prolificbreed and inappropriatereefer. There both nano reef KZbinrs.
@niallslivingart35923 жыл бұрын
This is really cool! I bet it will look amazing in a few months or a year. I plan on setting up another saltwater aquarium sometime. I already have a 1 gallon bowl aquarium, but I don't think it would work for fish, other than some small type of goby. I would love to get a pair of clownfish. Are you trying to breed your clownfish?
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m not currently trying to breed my clownfish but maybe some day. Good luck with your tanks 👍
@niallslivingart35923 жыл бұрын
@@BarrysAquarium Thank you!
@niallslivingart35923 жыл бұрын
@@BarrysAquariumThank you!
@christianstraw56773 жыл бұрын
What light is that? Is it good? I am currently looking for a good reef light without breaking the bank. They are crazy expensive!
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
It’s a Current USA Marine LED. This light is great if you only plan on keeping low light corals in my opinion. Another cheaper option is the Finnex Planted Plus. It’s very similar to the other light except it’s usually marketed to freshwater, but I’ve seen people on KZbin use it for coral and have great success with it. Good luck, hope you find a good light!
@christianstraw56773 жыл бұрын
@@BarrysAquarium thank you!
@felipeulate49652 жыл бұрын
hey, im starting a 25 gallon reef aquarium with only a HOB filter, has the HOB filter been enough for your tank? ill be getting the tidal 55 btw
@theall-usechannel89162 жыл бұрын
NOOOO Don't get 20 gallon get 30 gallon instead
@user-tx7rl3jw6c3 жыл бұрын
Hello. I would like to ask you what brand of water do you use
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
I use Great Value Distilled Water brand from Walmart 👍
@Curiouslycurious0083 жыл бұрын
where did you find the rocks? Are they all live?
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
I ordered the rocks from BulkReefSuply.com and they are not live rock
@frankfitzgerald28943 жыл бұрын
How many pounds is that?
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
13 pounds
@Zense_193 жыл бұрын
How did you go about cycling and preparing the tank?
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
I added some bottled bacteria and added fish about a week later
@Zense_193 жыл бұрын
@@BarrysAquarium awesome, I’m setting up a 75 gallon right now
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s awesome, what are you planning on keeping?
@Zense_193 жыл бұрын
@@BarrysAquarium I haven’t thought too much about what I want to fill it with yet! Right now I’m focusing on just getting it cycled, but for now my bf definitely wants some clownfish to start off and I want some soft and lps corals! The last owner of the tank had a whole ass eel in there so maybe eventually I can do something like that haha
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Well that sounds fun and good luck with your tank!
@cyberkiller63 жыл бұрын
What powerhead is that? Do you like it?
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
It’s a sunsun power head. I really like it, I’ve had it for three years and it still works!
@conradobaza18942 жыл бұрын
do you know any good saltwater power heads for a 40 gallon breaded
@jackiekearney3 жыл бұрын
Get another wavemaker.
@billyspence42703 жыл бұрын
What is the maintenance like?
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Waterchange every two weeks. I go more in depth about maintenance in this video if you’re interested- m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/raKanYaji5yjfdU
@billyspence42703 жыл бұрын
Brilliant thanks👍🏻
@cali_cal3 жыл бұрын
flow is too strong, try lowing a bit
@lunalovegood97813 жыл бұрын
can i keep my clownfish in 22 celcius?
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t recommend it, but you probably can. It might not live as long because it will be more susceptible to various diseases in cooler water.
@ohiosoutlaws341111 ай бұрын
I keep mine at 24-25 degree c
@ohiosoutlaws341111 ай бұрын
25 during the day and 24.5 at night
@dontworryaboutit84453 жыл бұрын
20 gallon?
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@scooter_sam69574 жыл бұрын
1000th
@BarrysAquarium4 жыл бұрын
My fish say thanks
@philipwood87763 жыл бұрын
R/O buddie from Amazon for only $55 is great....Bye bye film
@BarrysAquarium3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ll definitely look into that!
@Tony-yy9cc Жыл бұрын
I was freaking out about saltwater setup and u have put me at ease, Job well done mate luv it, i have 1 Q tho, freshwater tank was ok for saltwater, can any freshwater tank be converted to salt ?? PS: Subbed
@SaiyanSatsuki10 ай бұрын
Yes defiantly, I would advise though to do your best to get the all the fresh water thoroughly out. Tap water or the chlorine anyways is toxic to salt water fish, whereas freshwater fish can tolerate much more from what I’ve learned, getting into this hobby. Currently cycling my evo can’t wait, also check out as many local saltwater stores as possible, and pick their brain. My local guy has been super helpful and really keen to teaching beginners right.