Very nice tank swap. I am digging the Moorish Idol. Very rare to see one thriving in a tank.
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud! Yeah, hopefully my latest video might help a few :)
@abrahamgarcia-consuegraabe11512 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Michael for this amazing change tank🇸🇪🤝🇪🇸❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@reeferjay232 жыл бұрын
Awesome fish selection and the new tank transfer looks amazing.
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Still has a lot of work in front of me but I’m very happy it went of without any major disasters :)
@mariaavalos19682 жыл бұрын
I watched your video many times as I am doing the upgrade now. From 75 gallons to 240 gallons. I was able to cycled the new tank with cured rock. Is been running for 2 months now. I am so nervous I might loose my livestock I get attached. Thank you for your video. I will try to add more diversity like you did Your tank is awesome.
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Should be fine! Glad you found some value in the video and thank you!
@mariaavalos1968 Жыл бұрын
@@viking_reefing Hello, I finally transferred all my corals and fish 2 days ago corals and fish are doing good. Phosphates are at 0.34 ppm and nitrates are 10. I was wondering if doing a 15% water changed will be wise to do? No algae no diatoms. I again thank you I was brave watching your video.
@viking_reefing Жыл бұрын
@@mariaavalos1968 yeah, I would. Get that po4 down asap. Perhaps run some gfo as well
@gsander48372 жыл бұрын
Looking good! A successful move and a beautiful new tank. I will be following along on its progress. Have a safe and Happy New Year!
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it my man and the same to you!
@Sansinspirer2 жыл бұрын
Super crazy good looking reef i love it love the fact that there is hopen space can’t wait to see that stingray swimming around
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I’m a sucker for open spaces hehe. Super secret insight: I actually told my LFS to bring one in next time they order from Kenya ;)
@Reefahholic2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! The dreaded tank transfer. 🤦🏼♂️ Man I hate doing it, but love to watch it. 💯✅🎄🎁
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Haha, I feel you buddy :)
@NuclearSpinach10 ай бұрын
Is that a true Moorish Idol at the beginning!? So many people only have the imitation
@viking_reefing10 ай бұрын
That’s right :)
@petesreef18912 жыл бұрын
Loving the vids , great tank look forward to new set up . Just subscribed 👍
@richardportelli19832 жыл бұрын
Wow that stock looks so much nicer in the bigger tank!
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more. Very happy with it but far from done hehe
@MikeLemming2 жыл бұрын
Looks good man! Looks like everything transferred well!
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, luckily no real issues apart from some pale colors on the sps :)
@ttspeedster89302 жыл бұрын
Great looking tank😎💯👍🏾🔥
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Appreciate it :)
@MaddieGraffeo2 жыл бұрын
instantly subscribed after you dropped the "Time to enter this fucker"
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, thanks mate 😂
@ArrickthaRed2 жыл бұрын
Looks beautiful. It was very interesting to see how quickly you added everything. I'm going to be going through a similar process a soon as my new tank is delivered. I'm super nervous.
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks you! I’ve always just done everything in one shot. You just have to monitor very closely the following week
@daleobrien211 ай бұрын
Same tank upgrade from 120L to 255L in the same location verry nervous
@kuma25742 жыл бұрын
I'm watching in Korea. congraturation~ Thank you always for the good video.
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it mate! Thank you :)
@MogsysAquarium2 жыл бұрын
Wow new subscriber here when I changed mine over from a 170 to a 350 that was intense, great job and the tank looks stunning, congratulations 👏👏
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
No matter the size it’s always a major ball ache! Glad to have you along :)
@MogsysAquarium2 жыл бұрын
@@viking_reefing absolutely my friend 🤣
@rolisreefranch2 жыл бұрын
Awesome build. Great format. Thanks for making watchable videos, unlike me!
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha thanks dude!
@luisfernandodarosariverolf73452 жыл бұрын
Great video. Im going to make it soon and your expierence helps me a lot. Did you ad the sand after all? it wasn't clear to me.
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I did
@lorenzospina31742 жыл бұрын
Good job man , Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄.
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy and the same to you!
@Taity19722 жыл бұрын
Nice , like the rock form , plenty off area for growth and fish swimming
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that was the idea. However I actually rescaped the whole tank today to open it up even more hehe
@mrsupersym2 жыл бұрын
I'm planning on upgrading also. My nano has been growing SPS well for the last 2 years from mostly an inch frag; and looking at the growing rate, maybe in the next 1-2 year colonies will be too tight. That's the window to prepare an upgrade. I was planning on cycling the new tank 3-6monts prior to do tank transfer, but then I saw your video. Keep informing us on the progression after tank transfer. BTW good job for a successful mission.
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
It would depend on how large of an upgrade you’re doing. If you increase the water volume by 5x or something I would probably cycle the tank first.
@mrsupersym2 жыл бұрын
@@viking_reefing from 130L to close to 300L
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
@@mrsupersym that should be fine :)
@yusef543212 жыл бұрын
I used a bio brick rated for 1,000 gallon system and upgraded my tank from 50 gallons to 300 gallons no issues 😊
@campbellwatson17002 жыл бұрын
you have an excellent channel and the production is so well done. surprised you do not have more subs, excited to follow along! have you considered fragging back some of your larger colonies and introducing more colors/species of acros to the rock on the left?
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m just 4 videos in hehe :) I’ve actually been considering that. I like big colonies over frags but some more variety would indeed be nice!
@MrMastavida2 жыл бұрын
Awesome to see it succeed!
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Was some hard work hehe
@junior-17242 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome! More space more livestock! Good luck!
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t have said it better myself hehe
@paskik89 Жыл бұрын
You should for sure stop fertilizing your lawn. Also stay away from the regular calcium. Hope this help getting rid of encrusting lawn monti. Good luck!
@viking_reefing Жыл бұрын
Hahaha! I use the scarifier 😂
@tashalaplante4752 жыл бұрын
Great job buddy! I always like to have an update on your tank! What are the dimensions of your tank?
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s 200x80x65cm :)
@Robert-rk8xu Жыл бұрын
I am preparing to switch from a 75 to a 125, what are some downsides to doing it as you did? I would love to just switch everything over in one go and top it off with fresh saltwater.
@viking_reefing Жыл бұрын
No downsides as I see it :)
@hampushallbom78542 жыл бұрын
Nice to see that it´s moving forward. Will be spectacular! The frags I got from you are starting to look fantastic :)
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully:) Glad to hear it!
@fofo8722 жыл бұрын
Your tank is amazing did you use new aragonite?
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! Yes I did. I saved some but most is new.
@CalcioFan4Ever2 жыл бұрын
I like that stand design. Wish you had video taped it being built
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Unfortunately I didn’t have a thought of this KZbin stuff when I made it.
@Spacexrover Жыл бұрын
I am doing a swap from a 32 gallon to a 65 gallon. I have fish / coral too. Don’t you have to cycle the new tank?
@viking_reefing Жыл бұрын
Provided that you bring everything over you shouldn’t have to
@Ace7182152 жыл бұрын
everything looks great man. hopefully next year I can go from nano to big boy
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah, do it mate!
@JoelGomez-s2p8 ай бұрын
Hey viking I just saw your video reef tank transfer..any tips..I doing 90 gallon to a 250 gallon transfer..thanks
@viking_reefing8 ай бұрын
Make much more water than you ever imagined you would need. Get a big container to house everything during the move and start early and plan for it to take 12+ hours
@Nicholas_Young2 жыл бұрын
This is one of those things that you look forward too because it’s a bigger new tank but you also dread 😂
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Oh hell yeah. Massive amounts of both work and risk haha
@petesreef18912 жыл бұрын
Looks great lots of open space, I used too much rock in mine too start, looks ok but I could have done it better. Lovely acropora colonies, I have mixture of frags and colonies in mine. 👍👍
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I try to resist the urge to put in to much rock and rather let the corals fill in the space over time…but it’s tempting to get that full look instantly 😄
@tidalgamingaquatics23482 жыл бұрын
What's up Man fellow reefer here
@lkapitan82322 жыл бұрын
Just found you and subscribed, good stuff. Important question, do you have one of those cool Viking hats with horns on it? Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family. Cheers.
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thank you bud, the same to you! Of course I do, it’s standard issue here in Sweden ;)
@jesusbarajas94442 жыл бұрын
Coral in Sweden. Whar a surprise... greetings from California
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
@@jesusbarajas9444 haha yeah, -20c isn’t exactly their natural habitat ;)
@Daytrippernight0012 жыл бұрын
The tank is amazing👍am not sure if i would add Stingray in such “small” tank. But otherwise amazing.And yes,few anthias will add colors👍
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Luckily I have a buddy with a tank 3x the size of this one if the ray would get cramped in the future :) I’ve kept FW stingrays in the past and in my experience the tank should be adequate but it’s always good to have a plan B hehe. The males get a lot smaller than the females so that’s what I’ll be getting :)
@johnatella84984 ай бұрын
Did you use new sand or your old stuff? Also, it doesn't look like your substrate is very deep.
@viking_reefing4 ай бұрын
Threw out the old nasty stuff. No, no point in having a thick sand bed. It just traps more detritus and is harder to clean.
@andreasemilsson67932 жыл бұрын
Looking good! 🤟
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@CarlosAlvarez-fv3di2 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s a beauty
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud!
@universaldesignbyanna14224 ай бұрын
I know it's been 2 years but did you moved the old tank sand as well or using new one? Idk if you're gonna reply on the old video😅 but I'm researching on how to transfer my reef tank
@viking_reefing4 ай бұрын
No I didn’t. The sand around the rocks was packed with crud so I decided to throw it out.
@universaldesignbyanna14224 ай бұрын
@@viking_reefing how about the existing beneficial bacteria? How did you manage for the new tank?
@viking_reefing4 ай бұрын
@@universaldesignbyanna1422 there’s plenty of it on the rocks. I also added Aquaforest life source
@universaldesignbyanna14224 ай бұрын
@@viking_reefing I see. Recently I moved my tank with the sand and managed to get rid of some waste. I didn't know that bacteria in rocks only is enough. Thanks
@mrkjeezy6192 жыл бұрын
Do you by chance know the brand and make of that stock tank that you used? I like to locate and buy one.
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not mate. I can have a look for any manufacturer markings on it next time I visit the lfs.
@jordantee2383 Жыл бұрын
What are the dimensions? love the setup by the way!
@viking_reefing Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro. It’s 200x80x65cm
@ProducerReef2 жыл бұрын
Glad i found your channel....
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Glad to have you along :)
@Scott-cy6zv2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video!! Just subbed :). I am moving into a 75 gallon this week from a 36 bowed tank. My tank has been set up for 3 months and like you I am gonna use the water from my current tank for new one. I need to mix up 40 gallons of new water to add to the 75 gallon. Can I add my 2 clowns, baby royal gramma and yellow watchman goby and some CUC? And can I use the Caribsea ocean direct sand in my tank to mix in with my 40lbs of new Caribsea Special grade sand? I just worry about the fish between the new water, and new sand that my fish could die. :(. Like you I’m hoping to do this transfer in a day. I REALLY appreciate your help as I’m new to this hobby and it’s my first tanks.
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, completely missed you reply man. You should be fine. I would first add the old water then slowly over a couple of hours add the newly made salt water. Make sure it’s the correct temperature and you shouldn’t have a problem. Personally I would wait a couple of days before adding the sand. Just one less variable to deal with.
@Scott-cy6zv2 жыл бұрын
@@viking_reefing so rocks go down on aquarium glass, and sand dispersed all around rocks? I always put sand down and then rocks. Thank you for helping me here. I just learned something else
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
@@Scott-cy6zv exactly. Rocks first then sand. You don’t want the rocks resting on the sand as it can shift and cause the rocks to topple over :)
@Scott-cy6zv2 жыл бұрын
@@viking_reefing Sorry to be a pain. I forgot to ask about if I have some cyon algae on my current rocks should I scrub them all clean before adding them to the new tank here shortly? I’m asking as you seem extremely knowledged and I appreciate it.
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
@@Scott-cy6zv I don’t see a need for scrubbing them but put them in some water and blow of the cyano. You can’t eliminate cyano anyways, it’s always present in our tanks.
@joeb19062 жыл бұрын
Did you have any issues with SPS since the new tank had no bacteria established yet
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Nahh, I transferred all my live rock and added a ton of stuff to boost biodiversity
@joeb19062 жыл бұрын
@@viking_reefing what did you add do you mind sharing
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
@@joeb1906 aquaforest life bio fil, Aquaforest life source, aquaforest bio sand, special blend and nite out from arka, zeo-bac from zeovit
@joeb19062 жыл бұрын
@@viking_reefing I just looked these products up did you dose all three at once
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
@@joeb1906 can’t really remember but definitely over the course of a week
@jackpt19812 жыл бұрын
Awesome tank and animals! Congrats! :) Aren't you afraid of putting it on a wooden stand?
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Not at all, houses are made with wooden frames ;) The stand should hold about 6000kg in static weight so I don’t foresee any issues. It’s a lot worse with those MDF/chipboard Red Sea tanks for example 😂
@templehugo13592 жыл бұрын
What a big piece of an aquarium! Nice job! By the way, if the moon light touch your corals, you could get sexual reproduction of them^^ I don't know if it's good or not but well haha
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m at least hoping to get some natural sunlight in the tank :)
@aqhan Жыл бұрын
Detta är ett episkt akvarium!
@viking_reefing Жыл бұрын
Man tackar!
@ogbear33672 жыл бұрын
is it ok to do this but the new tank might come a day later or maybe 2days? I have a 43 gallon AIO(30gallon display) I plan on converting into a full display with sump but i have to send the tank out to the shop.
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
It might work. It also depends on what livestock you have. Since I have tons of sensitive stuff I wouldn’t if I could help it but it can definitely be done.
@johansson24022 жыл бұрын
Grymt kar, och härligt med en svensk saltkanal 😀
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Nån måste ju göra det haha
@bartoszkaralus32192 жыл бұрын
Nice !
@thi-jerome21442 жыл бұрын
Magnifique le bac
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@employa12 жыл бұрын
good job
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man 👍🏻
@timmywood96772 жыл бұрын
No sand in the new tank?
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Watch the ending of the video ;)
@jaguaresed2 жыл бұрын
So no cycling the tank?
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
No, not needed since I used everything from my old established tank.
@jaguaresed2 жыл бұрын
@@viking_reefing ok awesome because I want to change my tank to a bigger one also
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
@UCuTCerNs0AFuBGDQmKaMi9g thank you. It generally goes away on its own in a week or two I’m my experience. I always see it when I add fresh sand since there are no bacteria established in the sand yet. If you’re having long term problems I would measure silicates. That’s something that fuels it like crazy.
@darrenshore58532 жыл бұрын
What light is that?
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late reply! It’s an giesemann aurora V8
@darrenshore58532 жыл бұрын
@@viking_reefing thank you looks brilliant
@nisemu Жыл бұрын
where is the bin from???
@nisemu Жыл бұрын
also what equipment did you have in the bin when you had the fish in there
@viking_reefing Жыл бұрын
No idea. I borrowed it from my lfs. Just a heater and pumps.
@someone6reefs2 жыл бұрын
New sub 👍
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it bud!
@aquarismoaltamirapa95452 жыл бұрын
what size aquarium of 512 liters in centimeters? Great job, follow you on instagram too!
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad to have you along :) it was 150x70x50
@insanity42242 жыл бұрын
Tell Lagatha you absolutely need two tanks
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! I’ve actually had multiple reef tanks before and to be honest it wasn’t a fun experience. Although I might set up a display refugium in the future with some mangroves and stuff and plumb it to the existing sump.
@insanity42242 жыл бұрын
@@viking_reefing lol fair enough man more tanks = more work. I have thought about a small tank for mangroves, zoas and mushrooms. Like you I have multiple angels so I’m sticking to leathers and gonies. Your reef looks great!
@viking_reefing2 жыл бұрын
@@insanity4224 thanks man 👍🏻 I think it could be a cool addition with some oddballs like garden eels and pipefish.