The Gallery Episode 32

[@mikoasifoa3316]

You're awesome man. I'm setting up my first tank because of you. I don't miss a single BRS episode you drop. Thank you man, you've been nothing but helpful. Respect from Las Vegas!

[@MyFirstFishTank]

I appreciate that Miko, you are too kind! I come up to Vegas often. Love Blue Reef Aquatics on the north end!

[@animuldoc]

Thank you soooooooo much for all of your help. Tank hasn’t arrived yet but i am feeling fairly “ready” after watching all of the beginner videos….a few more than once. I am also prepared for learning through problems, rather than quitting. And your help will certainly decrease problems

[@dheerajeee]

Hi Matthew, I had been waiting for your video for so long. Thank you for all that you do.

[@MyFirstFishTank]

My pleasure! and thanks for watching!

[@SlambulanceOG]

whatever it is you're up to these days, I hope it is going well for you.

[@MiniManAu]

he owns helloreef, or part owns it

[@stephenhilton4665]

He doesn't. i just asked ​@@MiniManAu

[@alpha_sploosh]

Come back to KZbin pleaseeeee!!!!!

[@bradamborski]

Love the cat sitting looking up at the tank lol. Love it when my dogs sit and look at my tank. Makes me feel like they enjoy it too or just sit and question how can I eat these fish.

[@jamesorr1200]

The JBJ is such a beautiful tank. I love everything about it.

[@LordBonesaw]

Hope ur well mate much love from London UK

[@Alexonthetube]

Love you’re videos I’ve gone through and watched all the videos you’ve posted for the last year (I’m new to this hobby and your channel) amazing content appreciate the time you put into posting and videoing this hobby for us

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Awesome! Thank you! I can't believe you watched that many videos! You must be sick of my face by now!!! :-)

[@micro-reefsaquariums5169]

Great job! Love your new ideas on new builds!

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Glad you like them!

[@phoenixr6811]

I have to admitted that I find this video very informative. Watching you go through your tanks and what you have put into this hobby is good. I’m slowing getting into the hobby and this helps👍🏾

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alecjohnson819]

I like your videos a lot man. They’ve been super entertaining and helpful at the same time. I hope you keep it up.

[@tarynslittleocean4045]

Great video , I always love watching gallery updates 🥰

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Thanks!

[@TuanTran-ur8nj]

Miss your videos- are you posting elsewhere?

[@terezaveis2270]

Just started following you, shame you Havnt posted anything in a year, I hope all is well ❤

[@tariqsaleh6032]

Hi Mathew! Thanks for the awesome content. What is the top right coral at @11:29 ? Is it a bubble coral?

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Yes, it is!

[@aftamatt]

Thanks for what you do Matthew! I like your new videos you are making for BRS now that the main playlist is done. Excited to see where this leads!

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Thanks Matthew!

[@aftamatt]

@@MyFirstFishTank I also moved my HOB Reef Octopus Classic 1000 from the right side to the back 😆

[@RogueAquariums]

The tanks are looking very nice. The macroalgae/seahorse tank has come along very nicely. It sounds like you have a lot of projects going on. 😁Do you plan on having a larger frag system to hold more corals? Thanks for the tour Matthew

[@MyFirstFishTank]

That's the plan!

[@Harrys.3D]

Hey, I‘m from Germany. Your Videos about Seawater, are great. You did this well. Hope you bring new Videos.

[@bobsburg3rs]

We’re are you?

[@PrimeBrawler]

Man, I hope you are doing well. I'm planning on starting my first saltwater and your videos have been super useful. You explain stuff much better and in more detail than most youtubers. I noticed this is your latest video and that it's been a year, I hope you'll come back to making videos!

[@Brad.Hobbies]

Looking forward to all your new additions and the new series on the brs channel. Thanks for all your time invested in these videos!

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Glad you like them! and thanks!

[@stevenpavan327]

Thanks for the update - i've said it before on other channels, the life of a content creator in the fish tank world must be so tough - you have to break down things you love! I couldn't do it!

[@MyFirstFishTank]

It's a great life, I'll tell you that, I'm i'm so lucky to be able to do this full time!

[@stevenpavan327]

@@MyFirstFishTank Agreed. And your studio is great.

[@jzezulka2357]

Love the videos man, i was wondering what salt do you use?

[@soccerbum474]

That jawbreaker mushroom is doing great. Looking bigger than the mother in my tank

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Yeah, every time I look at it I remember you gave it to me and how small it was! There are two now!

[@elizabethwatson71]

I have a question, I hope you, or one of your watchers can help me. I had green hair algae in my 75gal saltwater aquarium. I have pulled all rocks out. I have scrubbed them clean. I have washed them in water and bleach bath (4water to 1 bleach) soaked them in fresh water/bleach for 8 hours, turning and shaking until no more bubbles released. Rinsed each individually the same turn and shake method with fresh tap water. After rinsing, I left them to dry for 24 hours, then set them all out and washed with my pressure washer. Resoaked in fresh water for another 12 hours and now they are left out to dry. When should they be safe to outback un my tank? Should I soak then in a brine solution? Plain water? If so…how long do I soak before they won’t bea hazard? Thanks.

[@teamslingshot7466]

Hi, im new to the channel, and am currently looking at starting my first saltwater tank. I am really impressed with the styling of the Reef Octopus Lux T90. Im bummed that you tore yours down. Was it not a good tank? I want to get an AIO, but with a sump, not a cartridge style, thats what drew me to the Octo Lux T90. If not that tank, which would you recommend to have a nice startup tank? Thank you

[@nickbarthel9772]

Does your tank make nose at the over flow?

[@YesItsTom2U]

I was wondering if you were giving up on this channel and if you are making content on another one? Thanks for your videos!

[@redwingrob40]

Been out of the hobby for a bit, and I am looking for a new tank and was curious how you liked the reef octopus lux t90 from a long term perspective? It looks like a very nice tank but there aren’t a lot of videos and long term reviews on it. This is one of the tanks on my short list and was curious if you still think the quality is worth it after having run it for some time. Thanks for what you do great videos!

[@c-swizzle6969]

please comeback to my first fish tank your videos are so good!

[@mckenzie390]

I live in OC and enjoy ur vids

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Thanks McKenzie! Are you going to RAP this year in Anaheim?

[@mckenzie390]

I hope so, Maybe I’ll see you there ?

[@ManiacalMangoes]

Oh nooo the puffer! Tell them they need to pay you more, then maintain all 6 at once and hire a helper! lol

[@MyFirstFishTank]

haha, true true!!

[@stevenpavan327]

Dude I miss your videos!

[@victormoctezuma6470]

Hope you come back one day

[@g-reef]

Hi Matt what are you doing with the tanks that you are taking down

[@MyFirstFishTank]

I've actually already sold both of them which is great!

[@CalcioFan4Ever]

Im saving up for me a 150g tank. Upgrading after deciding that yes, i do wanna go deep into this hobby after my first salt tank. Hit a bit of a... slam on the breaks.... after my dad passed away, but now that life is getting somewhat normal again. Im trying to recoup my budget and get the tank

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Oh man, sorry to hear about your Dad. That sucks. Glad to hear you are saving up for a 150! That should be a great size!

[@ManiacalMangoes]

Also, any thoughts on why phosphates would be high in the frag tank? Wouldn’t phosphates primarily come from too much food and I wouldn’t imagine you having to feed to much in there? Does your source sAltwater have any phosphates?

[@MyFirstFishTank]

I honestly think it is the ceramic media in my rear filtration chamber. They are just covered so who knows what's back there rotting away! Time to clean it out!

[@ManiacalMangoes]

Got it, I was just curious since you mentioned high nutrients in your other tanks too!

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

Hi Maffew! 🥰🐶

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Hi JakeDogg!

[@g-reef]

I would love to buy one of your tanks

[@MyFirstFishTank]

I've got one left to sell, the JBJ RF-45, the reef tank. Send me an email if interested. contact @ myfirstfishtank .com

[@Scott-cy6zv]

Matthew I have a few questions that’s are very important! I had my 38 gallon bow tank let go last night. I have 37lbs of cycled Marco dry rock in it and had 3 clown fish survive. I am in the process of getting a new 75 gallon but it can take upto 10 days to get in due to lack of stock. The store has zero small tanks left. Can this rock just be stored in 5 gallon buckets till I get the 75 gallon put together or am I gonna lose all my rock and 3 fish? :(. I’m just right beside myself over this sadly.

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Oh no! That's terrible. But yes you are correct. You can store the rock and the fish in 5 gallon buckets or brute trash cans. Just make sure you put a small pump in there to keep the water circulated and the heater.

[@Scott-cy6zv]

@@MyFirstFishTank Matt the fish and rock can survive in pails for upto 2 weeks with powerheads in the pails bud? And when I mix up fresh saltwater to add it new tank will fish be ok to add to that tank if I add my current rock and over 5 gallons of water I saved from this tank? I really appreciate your help. And am I better to go with 2 200 watt heaters or use one 300 watt heater for a tank this size?

[@OGHandsomeAndSome]

I’d love to get one of those tanks, I’m in la

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Well I still have the JBJ RF-45 left. I originally said It was one I wasn't getting rid of, but I've changed my mind. Send me an email contact (@) myfirstfishtank (.com) if interested.

[@justinossharktank876]

Hey i just started my fish youtube channel do you have any tips you could share with me ?

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Absolutely. Make videos and don't stop. They will probably be bad at first, but that's how you get better. When you feel like quitting, don't. Keep going even when nobody is watching your videos. Watch youtube videos on how to edit. Learn a new skill every week. Write an outline, and focus on the story. Gear doesn't matter, but as you can, slowly learn about lighting, cameras, and lenses, and upgrade over time.

[@justinossharktank876]

@@MyFirstFishTank haha yea so far i have 8 subs maybe 60 veiws but i have been recording still obviously not great quality or good edits but its all from my phone for now but it gives me more time to enjoy my shark and other fish hopefully one day i can grow enough to help other people start a salt water hobby

[@andreturner4427]

I would love to have one of your tanks, if not sold already?

[@MyFirstFishTank]

I'm actually only selling the JBJ RF-45, the reef tank now. If you are interested, send me an email. contact @ myfirstfishtank .com

[@TheMushroomTech]

Finally, these are better than the brs videos. 🤫🤫🤫

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Hey! I make BRS videos too! lol!!! Thanks for watching!

[@erikcampos978]

Man would love another update on the tanks

[@JB-zs4pv]

Please post a response on what's up now, hope you are still doing tanks, and hope all is well. Really hope to see you post any updates and continue helping all us beginner reefers!

[@garrycole9187]

You could sell everything on offerup, if you price it even 50% off, you will get a lot of buyers.

[@MyFirstFishTank]

True true Gary!

[@g-reef]

BRS is lucky to have you on their staff

[@MyFirstFishTank]

that is kind of you! I'm lucky to be making videos with them! Great team!

[@BlackGoldReefing]

Are you going to start this channel back up. I have not seen you on the BRS channel and thought y’all may have partied ways

[@pieceoftheocean626]

Sad for change but it’s part of the evolution of the hobby. Where are you located would love to pick the tank up if you giving it away 🥺🥺🥺

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Not giving it away unfortunately, but I'm located in the Palm Springs CA area.

[@johnchambers1573]

Can you please explain to why dealers are offering mexican turbo snail's when they are sub-tropical and not able to deal with the 78f temperature.

[@korengabizon9670]

@MyFirstFishTank Hey man i been cycling for long time and there are so many confusing info out there can you help me solve a cycling problem and get me going

[@walterperez8054]

Are you coming back seems your just stuck with BRS

[@MACNTOSFAM]

this is where i scratch my head when i see fellow reefers buy one tank after another. without mastering just 1 tank. lol. i see them all over classified postings. thank God i have a wife that tells me, 1-2 tanks is enough (and the 2nd tank is my daughter’s fw tank, lol).

[@MyFirstFishTank]

I hear you Clyde. I'm sure you know this, but I work for BRS and I make beginner content, so one of my primary jobs is actually making videos on new tank setups.

[@CLU7CHxCl7Y]

ill take the tank plz lmaoo how much you want?????????? i want to get more into the hobby i have a nano to learn but i already have the bug to go bigger

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Sorry about that, I already sold both tanks!

[@omarvelazquez1223]

Hey matt let me know when you take it down. I’m in the market for another tank. I’m omar the guy who bought your tank about a year ago

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Got it.

[@RobBoryckiGolf]

You should have just kept the tanks as is. You’ve done a great job

[@timmmyt101]

Interested in a reef octo lr-200 light reactor? I'm local. It could help with high nutrients

[@MyFirstFishTank]

I didn't even know they made that product! How much you looking to get for it? Shoot me an email. contact @ myfirstfishtank .com

[@A.C.Celik_900]

I'm trying to grow out of my 40-gallon breeder. Have my eye on a jbj 65, but the wife doesn't want me to spend any more money. Lol. This hobby is expensive and can't really blame her.

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Yeah you're definitely right about this hobby being expensive. I would definitely look for somebody selling a used tank near you. They can cost a fraction of the price and as long as you're willing to clean them can be a fantastic deal!

[@robinsonsaez3476]

bro where are you?

[@daviddejesus1565]

Love your streaming.. I have a Pinellas reef club and I post your video in my page for great info thanks

[@23kimmel]

Just wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed your videos!!!! Keep it up!!!! If you wanted to shoot me a email I'd love to show you what I've done over the past year with your help. And pick you brain a bit about some issues I've encountered.

[@usafq-]

You said want? Shoot what’s your price can you ship to California I’ll take it right out your hands !

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Haha, get it. Definitely local pickup only here in the coachella valley!

[@usafq-]

@@MyFirstFishTank aww man I’m in the bay area San Francisco I think your like 6 hours away

[@fcoc3254]

Hey Mathew if you are selling anything, let me know. I’m located in Orange County..

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Hey there, I've got one left to sell, the RF-45 from JBJ. send me an email if interested. contact @ myfirstfishtank .com

[@OfficialTransformers]

🔥🔥NICEEEE🔥🔥 I’m glad I found your channel I look forward to seeing more of your videos📺 I do Stop Motion 🎬📸🎞️ I hope you enjoy my animation‼️ 20:50 🐠 🐟

[@stephenhilton4665]

What happened to this guy I subscribe not realizing the last video he made was 2 years ago. I need information from him

[@jeremycole7358]

Why don't you just swap everything in the jbj to the redsea for more room 🤔 also if you want to send something to me I'll gladly pay shipping 😆

[@MyFirstFishTank]

That's actually not a bad idea at all! I'm going to ruminate on that! Great suggestion Jeremy!

[@MyFirstFishTank]

So Jeremy, you are a genius. I don't know why I didn't think to do that. Then I could hide the skimmer and reactor in the sump. So smart, I'm doing it! Thanks so much for the comment, you really made my gallery so much better!

[@jeremycole7358]

Glad to help love the videos also started my first tank this year thanks to you and brs its a 75g aqueon I'm going to upgrade I have no idea what I'm going to go with yet

[@qwlnskay]

what happened to this guy

[@MiniManAu]

he owns helloreef, or part owns it

[@tylercalhoun1636]

Sell the RBTA and corals from the tanks you’re breaking down.

[@MyFirstFishTank]

I was going to but I was able to save all the anemones and just sell the tanks so best case scenario for me!

[@albertojanessa4560]

≋p≋r≋o≋m≋o≋s≋m 🙋

[@mitian]

Don't break it down make it interesting like Randy and Ryan said on the last video - this will be a perfect example of what they said. You can do it and be creative I like your tanks turn it nice man work your magic!!! Surprise us.... Do a predator tank add an eel - lion fish trigger etc.... live the anemones and let them grow ha ha

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Yeah, that is a great idea, but I jus can't keep it up. I'm running out of time in my week to take care of it all, and I'm adding two new tanks! But I've decided to keep the harem, and break down the reef tank instead! And I. believe a predator tank is in the future... just with a different tank!

[@tonyguzman9406]

I'm setting up my first fish tank im doing maybe what's considered unorthodox and may be different from the norm I'd like to talk to someone who is knowledgeable thinking of doing a blog can you contact me you are my inspiration and hope we can talk im on week 3 with my first tank parameters are great maybe you can help.

[@bryansanchez-kx5sn]

Free anemones to subscribers. pick up only lol

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Haha! Love it!