My Low Tech Reef Tank Maintenance Routine

[@DannysAquariums]

*What else would you like to know about my setups? Feel free to ask! 👀*

[@maxhsu3972]

You don't use skimmer in your tank?

[@Eggpotato3]

How do you get rid of hair algae ?

[@sickjive]

Waaruit bestaat je setup?

[@justnitro7902]

How to deal with ugly phase in nano tank

[@DannysAquariums]

@@maxhsu3972 correct! Did you watch the video? It was mentioned in the intro lol. 😉😜

[@delsere7095]

With all the new technology entering the market, people forget how simple a successful reef tank can be. Thank you for reminding all of us.

[@batman6540]

Yep...untill it crashes and you end up buying all the stuff the other guys already have to get an idea why it crashed...

[@Coral-reef.]

I never knew you can just filter the tank with rock and sand. Im glad i came across your channel you made things so simple for me you really helped me understand the entire process.

[@ElPierdolito]

My thought exactly, I've wasted hours and hours watching people praise sumps .... whatever :D I will do it this way .. or maybe add a canister filter, but that would be it.

[@stetsoncrobison]

Have you tried borrowing someone's Harlequin shrimp to try to get rid of those starfish? They ONLY eat starfish, so it's not really worth purchasing one since you'd have to constantly supply it pieces of starfish to survive, but if you could rent one or borrow one, they could help get rid of your starfish problem.

[@DannysAquariums]

That’s a great tip! I may just buy a pair myself and give it to someone else once they’re finished in my tank. 😁

[@rolisreefranch]

I love your low-tech approach. I have TOO much gear running my tank. Definitely thinking about trying your methods!

[@ShaneFischer]

That’s such a beautiful tank! Keep up the good work

[@DannysAquariums]

I appreciate your kind words! 🙌

[@Naltharian420]

Your tanks are the perfect depth to use Two Little Fishes (expensive) or Eheim Scraper(cheap). I use the Eheim in my 20G and love it. I basically dip my hands in the tank only when adding new corals.

[@DannysAquariums]

Thanks for the suggestion! 🙌 I’ll look into those, hopefully they are a bit stronger. I want to take that approach as well, having my hands in the tank at little as possible.

[@AKAthegreatwhite]

I am trying the same set up. Since there is no skimmer or filter have you have in oxygen/ph issues? That's the only concerns have. Thank you.

[@bubblerings]

Short and simple.. I never Subscribed to an aquarium channel from one vid.. Until now! 🍀🍻🎈

[@bahamareefer]

Subscribed! Glad you’re talking more in your videos!

[@innerpeacefindings671]

Love your aquarium man, Greeting from Malaysia.

[@DannysAquariums]

Thanks for your support! 🤟

[@pbp4020]

I have to wear gloves as my tomato clown is quite protective of her LTA and actually drew blood. I still love her! 🥰

[@tuanquang7669]

hi can you show what you used to dose in your tank, please

[@Coral-reef.]

What are the main things i should test for after i start cycling the tank ? Also, Best test kits ?

[@ElPierdolito]

So, all this sump-mania is not necessary and simply for lazy people :D Thank you! I will set up my first reef tank your way.

[@Pasha_1-i2p]

what are the dimensions of the aquarium

[@vtheglad9266]

very inspirational tank! Hope to see more - although I recommend to get a cheapo utility pump to mix your salt my friend!

[@kayvonhaghighiii7779]

what is that thing you use to check salinity

[@yigitsanes5992]

Thank you for this video!! Greatly explained :)

[@DannysAquariums]

Thank you! Glad to hear. ;)

[@pocobull]

Just out of curiosity, are there ways that you can treat natural sea water to kill any bacteria or pests that may be residing there? Or do you just have to dump it in and hope for the best?

[@DannysAquariums]

Possibly run it through a UV, but that won’t get rid of possible pollutants (chemicals).

[@richardbailey3343]

Yes you can use a UV lamp.

[@Ceeziep]

Which gravel vacuum is that

[@192ironbru]

hey man, Seachem sell a handheld algae scraper might make that initial scraping of the glass a bit easier 👍

[@dennislagoon]

Have that one too. Those scrapers are amazing.

[@ZenrioBelieve]

How deep is this tank? Rly love it

[@caleb.n6474]

I love the low tech set up! I was wondering what elements do you dose in the tank?

[@DannysAquariums]

Thank you! Calcium, magnesium and KH. :D

[@DannysCoralReef]

The tank is looking awesome! :D

[@DannysAquariums]

Thanks, Danny!

[@DannysCoralReef]

@@DannysAquariums you're welcome! :D

[@o_oo_o1812]

your tanks are looking great these days. those clown fish won't leave you alone! they really have some opinions they want to share.

[@DannysAquariums]

Thank you so much! Yeah haha, they have a character! 😆

[@jonathanrovi8932]

awesome stuff. Those shoes look like someone does some tre flips every now and then? Keep reefin

[@찬호오-n8x]

What is the lighting of the coral fish tank used in this video? I'm Korean and I'm trying to imitate this fishbowl!

[@DannysAquariums]

Red Sea Reef LED 90’s

[@kingreeftank2428]

Mooie routine heb je, tanks zien er goed uit!!!

[@DannysAquariums]

Thanks!!

[@drctsurg]

If you turn your LEDs all red you may get less hassle from your clowns. Great video

[@DannysAquariums]

Great tip! Can’t turn Red Sea LED’s all red tho. 😕😅

[@danny.sbill.05]

Love it! Keep it up

[@DannysAquariums]

Thanks!! 🤟

[@djbart668-8]

Hi mate, Love the reefs and it has inspired me and made me want to start my own. I know this is a rude question, but how much roughly how much did you spend on your setup? Not including coral and fish. Cheers

[@yaksyousuf6156]

Nice... How often do you feed your fish

[@DannysAquariums]

At least once a day, but sometimes even more!

[@bwreefer]

How do you keep NO3/PO4 level's right? Do you need to use any bottles?

[@DannysAquariums]

I was having difficulty keeping NO3/PO4 measurable, I noticed my corals were not doing well because of it. I increased feeding, did water changes less often and started dosing NO3/PO4 manually.

[@bwreefer]

@@DannysAquariums In my case, the NO3/PO4 level's so high. Guess I have to change water more than often and start dosing to make it down. Or maybe just think about using the sump, but I really like the low tech reef tank like yours. :(

[@richardbailey3343]

Hi Danny How often do you do,a water change?. Regards

[@DannysAquariums]

It’s mentioned in this video, Richard. Every 2-3 weeks about 10-15%. 🙃

[@ianstuart1766]

Love this method!! I’ve been doing it before I came a cross your videos and love it. I technically do have a sump, but the only thing in it is the return pump and a refugium!! I don’t get insane amount of coral growth, but the corals seem to be doing ok!!

[@thierryniaison8711]

Great video! Do you also run a dosing pump for alk/ca/mag?

[@DannysAquariums]

Yeah!

[@PanRybka22]

Nice aquarium :)

[@DannysAquariums]

Thanks!

[@putrawagiyo]

what sand do you use?

[@DannysAquariums]

I used Bali Sand by Aqua Medic. ;)

[@Coral-reef.]

Its simple people. Small amout of small fish = low food = low nutrients in the water.

[@JeanRibeiro]

Eu também uso densímetro 😂

[@DannysAquariums]

Hehe! They’re so easy to use. 😂

[@CharlestonWhiteTV]

Dope

[@DannysAquariums]

Thanks!

[@CharlestonWhiteTV]

@@DannysAquariums do you charge for S/O s

[@DannysAquariums]

@@CharlestonWhiteTV advertisement? Yes.

[@CharlestonWhiteTV]

Okay how much