Red Sea Reefer Peninsula 500: From Setup to 7 Months

#redseareefer #settingupamarineaquarium
Here's a run down of my Red Sea Reefer Peninsula 500 from setup right through to where it is now, 7 months in. With details of all the successes and failures I've had.
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[@k4fish84]

Beautiful setup! Really did enjoy the video, great content. Wish you much success with your reef!

[@atfinthehouse8631]

It’s great when aquarists show evolution of their reefs.

[@ReefDork]

Thanks. Glad you appreciate it 👍

[@landscapingspecialist]

I have that same cube storage box you have. The one next to the brick wall. I got that thing at ikea like over 20 years ago. I have never seen another one. It was called HOL. I remember that much.

[@jeffsreeftank3991]

Excellent update 👍🏾👍🏾

[@jonandlisa2000]

Nice review and update

[@plootsa]

Looking good nice display

[@dirtydogsanddiesel]

Looking great 👍 Think we set up about the same time, May 18.

[@averagefreedomenjoyer3427]

I love your setup

[@averagefreedomenjoyer3427]

:)

[@modotd3885]

Peninsula makes absolute sense to me. Weir is out of the way against a wall you cant peer through. Then its a case of uninterrupted real estate to play with. Good choice! I'm still hunting for a peninsula that's 72x30x24 or one with a coast to coast built in sump (Hmmm)

[@MikeLemming]

The tank looks good man! Love the anthias!

[@bkhosh2637]

Beautiful tank. I like the wallpaper in the back too.

[@chameleoncool]

I used chemical clean and it wiped everything even coral. Then... mystically coral started popping up again. What a cool hobby!

[@k12rising]

Not personally a fan of wrasses but excellent looking tank! P.S ever considered a humphead wrasse? xD

[@rc2300s2r]

Ha. Same thing happened to my anemone shrimp. He showed up one day missing both claws and one leg. He molted and all limbs were accounted for. Then one day poof. Gone. I think my tiger shrimp my have clicked him. I’ve seen him shoot at him before with no I’ll affects but...

[@ReefDork]

That's fair enough - they do look tasty 👨‍🍳

[@akvasvet]

👍👍 👍👍

[@saltwaterdrew]

Great tank; it looks like your patience is paying off. How have the longnose and flame hawkfish gotten along, any problems?

[@ReefDork]

Thanks! They've been together since July and seem fine. Every now and then they sit next to each other but they tend to prefer their own company. I haven't seen any aggression so far.

[@koston777]

@2:02 reducing alkalinity and increasing nutrients? Isnt it usually other way around?

[@txdenali]

Great looking tank! What did you use for the substrate?

[@ReefDork]

Thanks! I used ATI Fiji white sand.

[@MrB2989]

Hi alex. Ill be doing my tank over the weekend. Having a head ache with the aquascaping with the rock ive got. Anyway we can chat and gets some tips outside of youtube?

[@user-rq2hx2ji4s]

Hi mate, great tank. what bulbs you using?

[@ReefDork]

2 ATI blue+, a coral+ and a purple+ 👍

[@chrischenusa6323]

The doors opening can be installed on both sides of the cabinet, right? Tks or Cheers maybe!

[@ReefDork]

Yep, that's right 👍

[@jaguaresed]

Nice video and tank but dint like the background you should had paint it black or blue

[@ureshiihi]

How did you get the door aligned? I’m having such issue with my peninsula 500

[@ReefDork]

By playing around with the screws on the hinges 👍

[@dexterenterprise]

What is your fish stock in this video? I know this is from forever ago but trying to get idea for new tank

[@ReefDork]

Too long ago to remember I'm afraid

[@dexterenterprise]

@@ReefDork I think i got most of them written down. After watching this video a few times. Thank you!

[@joshuapeterson2694]

gunna be a big bio load with all these large fish

[@ReefDork]

More to come too 💩

[@Stratos-uq6ji]

Hello, what return pump do you use?

[@ReefDork]

Currently 2x Jecod MDC5000s

[@thomashull7169]

I want one of these tanks but the 5-6 K upfront price before water or live rock is in the tank is just to high

[@JohnG-gu5wo]

Hi can i ask why you would regret red and green monti? Thanks great video

[@ReefDork]

Unless your water quality is spot on, they can look really dull. And they grow fast so can take over. Just a personal preference though 🙂

[@JohnG-gu5wo]

Reef Dork thanks for the reply 👍🏻

[@eoinpaterson7050]

How much was your tank? It's lovely.

[@ReefDork]

I think about £1,400 - it's a Red Sea Peninsula 500

[@ryandraper456]

How do you make that stand wave in your tank behind you? I have 2 mp40s on my red sea 250 and want to do it.

[@ReefDork]

Not sure what you mean? Do you mean how do the MP40QDs create a wave? Set them to short pulse mode 🙂

[@ryandraper456]

​@@ReefDork Ive tried short pulse with both powerheads at 75% power, and it did nothing but agitate the water. What im asking is how do i make waves like in your tank?

[@ReefDork]

@@ryandraper456 it's got to be coming from one side only - have you tried anti sync with short pulse? That's all I do 🤷‍♂️

[@ryandraper456]

Reef Dork Thanks! Love the vids, Keep em up!

[@carlhazelton1735]

Do you have any problems not having a cover?

[@ReefDork]

I do have a cover - I just take it off for filming so the tank looks better. I wouldn't be without a cover - ALL fish are potential flight risks as far as i'm concerned! Here's the cover I have - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3TSZnZsh7Fnadk

[@robertlangford7637]

do yo need a refug with a all in one ?.nice video .kee making them

[@ReefDork]

You don't need one with any tank but they're awesome to have for the most part 🙂

[@robertlangford7637]

@@ReefDork thank you

[@scottmar4357]

What kind of substrate are you using??

[@ReefDork]

ATI Fiji white sand - a mix of medium and large grain although in hindsight I'd go all medium grain as it still doesn't blow around.

[@Members_Onlyy]

wich trigger or tang is that

[@ReefDork]

Haven't seen this video for ages but I think it'll be a Naso tang.

[@sheilamorrison1954]

Where do you tend to source your livestock/coral from?

[@ReefDork]

A few select shops in the south east of England but a lot from fellow hobbyists 🙂

[@sheilamorrison1954]

@@ReefDork Which shops do you prefer. Im near Brighton!

[@ReefDork]

Taylor's Marine Room in Portsmouth is the closest to you I know of that's decent. Reefdreams in Winchester is well worth the trip, as is AAC in Harlow 👍

[@k12rising]

I think you should have removed that tacky wallpaper before placing the tank in that space. It clashes with the sea theme.

[@ReefDork]

The missus wants to re-decorate...

[@neemafarhang1116]

I disagree - I think it adds uniqueness and character

[@Gary-NB]

What’s the light you’re running ?

[@ReefDork]

It's a Giesemann Stellar T5 hybrid with a Kessil AP700... and a Radion xr15.

[@Gary-NB]

The Reef Dork yeah thanks buddy I just watched your video on the light. Probably should have checked before asking 😂 thanks again 👍🏻

[@ReefDork]

😅

[@FlipThatCardKez]

Your clowns are beautiful man divinci right?

[@ReefDork]

Bingo! I love 'em 😍

[@anthonymcdonough6629]

What happened to your bi colour Figi Foxface?

[@ReefDork]

Never had one - only ever had the One Spot

[@anthonymcdonough6629]

@@ReefDork thanks for the reply. Looks like you had one in video “Red Sea Reefer Peninsula 500 [4k]” also in this video at 1:28. If it’s not a figi my apologies.

[@ReefDork]

@@anthonymcdonough6629 ah yeah - no, that's definitely the one spot. Changed colour quite significantly now though so looking back at this I see what you mean!

[@thepassionreef]

nice set up.. i was also wondering why you choose the peninsula tank but i agree with your reasoning towards it as well...I subbed you...come check out my channel..Thanks.

[@ReefDork]

Thanks 👌

[@neild8658]

Why would you buy a peninsula tank and put it on a wall

[@ReefDork]

Glad you asked 🤓 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJSseJ-XlN2Disk

[@Ginopinzon]

Hate the wallpaper. Peninsula tank is more of a center piece not close to back wall. Never dose directly to main display.

[@ct2368]

Great tank, horrible wallpaper.

[@satorsoberi1333]

too much fish ..... don't be to impulsif.

[@ReefDork]

Not enough fish! Stocking fish is about swimming space, nutrients and aggression. If they're all fine, you're good 👍

[@urielmesenja1040]

Sorry but you lost me when you said you hope an animal in your tank has been eaten.What a disgusting attitude to have about these animals in your care.

[@ReefDork]

I'm only joking - I wouldn't ever want that of course. If he reappeared, I would have taken him back to my LFS. I try to keep my videos light-hearted and I hope that comes across. Watch it back now - I promise you'll hear the jest in my voice 🙂