Red Sea Reefer 250 - Why I "Quit" Triton Method and 2 Year Tank Update

Hey everyone, it's been a few months since I did an update on the tank. I also want to share some information on why I decided the Triton Method was not for me. Make sure to stick around (or fast forward) to the end, for information on 1,000 Sub giveaway that I want to do as a sign of appreciation.
Happy reefing everyone!

[@MHoran86]

Your even closer to 1,000 because I just subscribed 👈 I'm glad you mentioned that last tip about over cleaning. Its something I've done once or twice in the last year and although I didn't experience a horrible crash, I did notice the corals progress slow to a snails pace. To much change is actually whats kept me from doing a tank upgrade. Nothing fancy, just a 12 gal AIO nano going to a 20 gal, but I've been squirreling away parts over the last year so that when I started this tank I had everything I needed. However, this was a coral QT tank that turned into a hospital/grow out after my main tank cracked. Theres no sand and not much live rock, so am alittle fearful that I'm leaving behind a large amount of beneficial bacteria. I plan on bringing the sponges, racks and etc over, as well as getting some biobricks to but worried that in trying to better my situation, I could end up doing the opposite. Any advice is welcome and thanks

[@Jnovoa24]

Beautiful tank! Congrats on your engagement!

[@ppsthlm]

Thanks for the video, great and informative and lots to think about. Congratulations on your engagement and keep the videos coming...🙃

[@ReefDudes]

Sounds like your getting things dialed in nicely!

[@reefnoobeez753]

Congrats on your engagement!

[@tbaloni]

I love the setup it looks very clean.

[@sunnygoold9449]

Congrats mate ;) Tank looks great - love how you are doing it ;) I run my skimmer 8 hours per night, have a small ATS (0.5) and I carbon dose - my RedSR250 is only a couple of months old but everything is good - got a bit of algae and a hint of cyano with basically zero nutrients. I started with 1 year old rock so I added SPS pretty much straight away and it hasn't skipped a beat - lost a small goni I had as a tester (think the GSP took it out) but that's about it. I just have 2 mollies so I more feed corals - aminos, benereef and AB+ (which I love). So far I am happy with the majority of my colors. Great tip on the maintenance - I feel like I have lost corals in the past when I have done big water changes - I like to keep it to less than 10% (except a month ago when I got home to an exploded heater). Love your tank ;)

[@sunnygoold9449]

I would say for giveaway do something you love - a small piece of equipment or something you feel that every reefer (or most of us normal reefers) should have. BRS would be cool too. I am in EU so I don't like the idea of corals but I have postage forwarding service so I can use BRS or Melevs Reef gift vouchers or if I won that piece of equipment I can ship it here to the EU ;)

[@InappropriateReefer]

Congratulations man!!

[@HobbySci]

Inappropriate Reefer thanks! I’m following your footsteps, have some kids and then train them to maintain more tanks : D

[@bm75204]

Congrats bud!

[@johnwilliams4806]

NM I see the caption you put in the video when I looked at it the second time … I was worried hahah… I am choosing to use the triton other method and then run a reactor for those NO3 PO4 …. Hopefully I can get my numbers down… I appreciate the video more than you know

[@andrew5762]

Many thanks for your interesting vid 😉👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@thesquaregrouper2088]

congrats on the engagement

[@comewizme]

Congratulations! Btw, nice tanks :-)

[@HobbySci]

Ari Ane thanks! It’s been a ride for sure

[@savagereefer1157]

Congratulations buddy on your engagement

[@HobbySci]

Savage Reefer thank you sir!

[@jamesrecon14]

Awesome information. We'll done

[@hkn2718]

Look like a new man after engagement, congrats

[@HobbySci]

KN H she got a nice diamond ring. Where is my tank upgrade?!

[@hkn2718]

HobbySci that’s usually how it works. She get something and you get to get her something.

[@hkn2718]

Hey that’s a very good advice on not doing a lot of maintenance at one time. I used to do a bunch of maintenance all at once and ran into a lot of trouble including Dino’s TWICE...I’m going to take your advice from now on.

[@HobbySci]

KN H same, every time I did a bunch of maintenance at once I felt like a hero, but I was rarely doing the tank any good..

[@hkn2718]

HobbySci hey I am thinking of getting a white reefer 250 like yours. Please give me your opinion of the 250

[@HobbySci]

KN H yeah it’s nice. But in hindsight I’d get something eurobraced

[@hkn2718]

HobbySci any recommendations?

[@HobbySci]

KN H mode aquariums has a nice 135g eurobraced system

[@shutuponions]

I would say a BRS gift card for whatever amount would be nice. I like this channel because it goes into a lot of the tech in reefing and BRS sells a lot of that. Nice vid!

[@northernreefer1614]

Congratulations on your engagement. Wish you a very long and happy marriage.

[@Reefer_NYC]

i have the same setup! would love to know your schedule on your ai neros

[@brandonbuell3519]

What cabinets are next to your tank? They look great!

[@MercedesAMGsRULE]

Do you have any of the super high surface area 'bio blocks' to help maintain a good bacteria population? Also what nitrate and phosphate levels did you maintain whilst using the Triton method? I've been running Triton Method for almost a year now, its not been super easy, but I have picked a hard tank and bare bottom and dry rock, but it is working so far so good. I do ICP tests about every 2 months, and I've been dosing as recommended any additives. I keep my nitrates at around 5ppm (I add nitrate additive daily). Please let me know, thanks

[@greencraigsandham]

I built my 75 gallon to run the triton method - I'm using live rock which I've heard makes it a lot easier to have long term success. Hopefully I don't run into the same issues you did!

[@HobbySci]

Craig Maltese I’m sure you’ll be fine. My core issue was not doing the ICPs required. I think with a once every 2-3week water change, you could probably do it without ICP tests. Depending on the uptake of traces that is. Let me know how it goes!

[@maltiboi]

thabblux Craig

[@robertomaza8010]

good video. It would be great a piece of equiment

[@Dedlifts]

Tank looks good, must be nice to only have to clean glass!

[@HobbySci]

Dedlifts my main quest was to achieve Ultra low maintenance, and I just was not able to do that with the Triton Method. Now I do glass and filter floss weekly. Water change every 3 weeks, carbon/co2 scrubber media every 2months, top of dosing containers and calibrating probes needed every 4-6months maybe? It’s a good life for sure!

[@binarysun_]

Are you dosing anything else? Aminos and such? Or just Triton C7 and whatever icp tells you plus nopox?

[@TheDrunkLibertarian]

I’m really interested in the triton method but it seems like it’s just as expensive, if not more, to do all the tests and dosing than it is to just do water changes

[@johnwilliams4806]

I heard you say that if you don’t use the Treyden other method you’re doing carbon Dossi, so what stops you from just doing regular water changes and running a carbon reactor and or GFON does what you need

[@russellchiles3343]

New Hanna Nitrate checker would be nice to give away. It is new, and fits you ULN needs. New subscriber, well done video.

[@emmanuelperez4830]

How is the ghl profiled holding up

[@HobbySci]

Emmanuel Perez it’s doing well! Couldn’t ask for more

[@freakygoblin3068]

Talking about problems with your refugium was interesting. I know I've been looking at using an algae scrubber as an alternative. My refugium grows algae a lot better than chaeto. Would have to be a home made version though as they do not seem to be available where I live for some reason. Wouldn't bet on your acans not adapting well to differing light levels as I have heard they do. Rather than something like a gift voucher, equipment or gift (which would not be valid for all being country specific), my preference for the subscriber target would be a Q&A session where you ask for questions and have an episode where you produce your answers. Either that or get together with some other youtubers, if you can, to provide joint answers. I think this is more "inclusive" than a single person getting something. If you do decide to have a "gift" I would try and make it something a little different, something like a recommended reference book. If you could get hold of it still in book form rather than kindle, for a decent price, I would have recommended something like Aquarium Corals by Eric H. Borneman but I am sure there are loads of possibilities. Preferably it would be one you find really interesting and useful. Congratulations on your engagement and I hope your other half will enjoy learning more about the costs of corals and fish :)

[@HobbySci]

Freaky Goblin My refugium ended up needing to be trimmed like once every week. It ended up becoming a bit of an ordeal. I’m glad I made the switch. Definitely there are some really cool algae scrubber concepts out there. Thanks for the tips, I will consider them for sure. She’s learning more and more everyday. ;)

[@alvidrez7956]

What are the dimensions of the tank ?

[@HobbySci]

alvidrez79 it’s a Red Sea 250 V3, should be a quick google to get the dimensions. I think it’s around 3ft long

[@nessinthewild7582]

Congratulations man! Quick question how much do you dose nopox and how frequently. I have a mixed reef as well with the same tank. Love your vids man!!

[@HobbySci]

Ness Bawabeh thanks! I only dose about 5-8mls a day. Spread out into 16 separate doses with a doser. I don’t like doing it all in one as it tends to drop pH.

[@AidenGamezfr]

Nice tank.get rid of cobalt heater. NOTORIOUS FOR FAILING COOKED ALL THE CORALS IN MMY TANK

[@jackal3044]

damn been a min this guy dropped shit content tank must have crashed not surprised

[@HobbySci]

Tank is still running good. Just no more time to make videos unfortunately. Life has gotten in the way :/

[@jackal3044]

@@HobbySci well when you get around this old school needs entertainment

[@johnwilliams4806]

Why the last post 3 years ago? You out the life style now or what

[@hkn2718]

A GHL

[@sunnygoold9449]

Yeah GHL KH Director Stand Alone would be so sweet!

[@wilsonline90]

You asked so here I go lol I think you could keep your money and rely on content to attract people.

[@hkn2718]

Hahaha