Reef Tank Basics Episode 3: Flow In a Saltwater Aquarium

[@ReefDork]

Here's the next episode - selecting and acclimating your first fish kzbin.info/www/bejne/en-xeIdvga-Gl7c

[@adatewithnature8333]

my weekly dose of reefing goodness

[@deanfielding4411]

I’ve always loved how you have a kind of ‘standing wave’ in that you’ve perfectly matched the resonance of the wave frequency of the tank so you get those beautiful life like waves. Awesome. I’m just setting up a new tank and your videos are sooo helpful. I’ve gone with 3 A3 Neros

[@josephposada1830]

Most Esteemed and Beloved Guru of all things Reef. It is vital for us Noobs that you remain Alive! I trust Mrs. Reef Dork chuckled.

[@flannelcommander]

One of the most important things in reef keeping! Sometimes overlooked

[@deanfielding4411]

One of the most overlooked things are fences.

[@natalbreefing5934]

2:17 I can’t resist mate. “that’s what she said”

[@ReefDork]

😅 Can't believe I missed the opportunity for a smutty simile!

[@bencobb3433]

Brilliant Alex looking forward to next weeks video.

[@splashaquatics4946]

thanks so much for this! I am just about to add a but ton of coral and this helped me understand the importance of flow so much more!

[@shabbir78]

"Powerheads are more like girlfriends, it is always best to have more than one" Golden words 😂😂😂😂

[@-Wreckanize-]

Just make sure that don't touch eachother

[@shabbir78]

@@-Wreckanize- True else explosion 🎆🎆🎆

[@Predeter100]

😂😂😂 i wish my gf heard this. i want to see her reaction

[@loadedgullloadedgull2991]

Hi Mr Reef Dork. I love your vids, find myself bingeing them very often. I have a fluval flex 123 litre marine, currently running two jebao slw-10’s but could do with some more movement. Think I’m going to switch to gyres, but I’m torn between two jebao mcp-90’s or two mcp-70’s. Either will fit well, but which would you suggest? Keep up the good work buddy, fantastic channel! Cheers.

[@ReefDork]

I don[t like gyres personally - they clog up really quickly so you need to clean them all the time. I'd stick with normal powerheads...

[@andrew5762]

Hi Alex what percentage do you run your powerheads at , as I’m struggling with polyp extension 😢Love the kalc 👌😃

[@ReefDork]

About 80% - I'd run them higher but they start to get noisy above 80

[@jaysrealreefuk]

I've just bought another power head during this video. I feel I have some dreaded dead spots. Great video. Love this series.👍

[@andrew5762]

Listen out guys he knows his stuff 👍😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 not sure about wallpaper though 😂🤣

[@lazyreefer8749]

Again, brilliant. Helpful reminders that sometimes we forget. Have you ever tried "Bubbling"? I've just started the idea today and thing's look promising.🇬🇧👍

[@ReefDork]

As in bubble scrubbing? Never tried it, but heard good things

[@jbtrades69]

Amazing video as usual!

[@projectreefbyginoj4]

You got me on "girlfriends more than one!" 😂😂😂 thanks! I'm adding a Jebao SLW 10 that will work with my SCP 70

[@AJBAdventures]

cracking content Reef Dork 👍 would you say that a single 3000lph wavemaker is top much for a 2ft 60L tank or about right? cheers Aaron

[@paulukreefer5012]

Love the new series! I am going to try the citric acid cleaning regimen, please could you let me know what amounts of each you use and where you get your crystals from? I tried to look on the forums and there are as always 400 different opinions... any help appreciated👍

[@ReefDork]

I use stuff from ebay - search for item # JD0002246883302886. I just throw in whatever amount looks right but 50g per litre of water does a good job

[@paulukreefer5012]

@@ReefDork that’s great thanks so much !

[@darrylbaker2530]

Great video as always can you do a video about places you've used (that are reliable and good quality) to buy corals online in the UK,I know youve mentioned a few but I can't never remember them.

[@ReefDork]

I rarely buy online but I've used Signature Frags once before and Prestige Reef will look after you.

[@PicoLatrinidad]

I have 2 mp40's and it was too much flow killing my mixed corals. I tuned it down to 1% and forgot about it but I came to realize that one was defective where it does not slow down. No wonder my corals won't open up and just slowly die. Returned to manufacturer for repair. Long story short is I think it's better to get multiple Nero 3s and set all to just the right slow flow.

[@sanimrai6545]

I don't think I'm getting enough flow for my corals, every time I tune my flow my fish gets blown by it. Should it matter? Thanks Love your vids

[@juanhurtado954]

Hi I got 90 gallon tank my water parameters are great 👍 my lfs say I should play with my wavemaker you mention in the video brief concept, could you provide more tips

[@ReefDork]

Try putting it in different places until you don't have flat spots. But adding another powerhead is usually much better

[@SantiagoSoulat]

very good video

[@rushramel]

Thanks!

[@2784littlejoe]

I have 3 of these what do you think they seem to be doing well, just hard to get a adjustment. Lominie LED Aquarium Light, Full Spectrum Saltwater Freshwater Fish Tank Light for Coral, Reef, Planted Nano Aquarium Tank. i have the 120 salt water kind. Thanks

[@cookie640]

Hi I have a 100 litre tank with no corals yet. Would 1 Nero 3 or 5 be enough to generate a good flow ? I am adding corals in a few months so any advice would be good thank you

[@ReefDork]

2 is much much better - they'll keep detiturs from settling on your sandbed and causing algae and other problems. The Jecod SLW-10s are a great alternative to the Nero 3s.

[@alaskacosplay]

When I used powerheads to create flow for my saltwater tank, I used powerheads for aquariums since the powerheads I use are really strong and I might have to get another one so I have one powerhead at two different ends of the tank so that the water will flow all around the tank. I made my mistake of using a dinky powerhead that came with my filter and I lost my Pearlscale Butterfly and my Coral Beauty Angel because the flow wasnt strong enough and there wasnt enough oxygen in the water.

[@OlGoodJoe]

Not one word about a tank with mushrooms. Thanks.

[@ReefDork]

This is a video about flow generally, rather than a species care guide but everything I've said in the video applies to a tank with mushies 🙂

[@poseidon11364]

What would you recommend for a 55G long/narrow? It's 48in wide, 12in from front to back, and 24in tall. Is it even a tank that could be considered for saltwater? Or is it better suited for freshwater?

[@ReefDork]

EVERY tank is better with saltwater 😁

[@ellisbarton2261]

love the tank but not the wall paper behind 😂

[@truereefkeeping6022]

Every time I put a powerhead in my tank it looks like to much flow and rips my coral apart I don’t understand why everyone says you need to get a bunch of power heads when I have a problem just trying to use one, I had to get the fluval cp1 for my 90 gallon because that’s the only powerhead that isn’t to strong

[@jacksonhunnicutt4231]

so you might not see this but i bought powerhead and i think its a bit to strong for my 30g i only have soft corals and im kinda worried about my zoas and pallys

[@ReefDork]

I have a 40g with 4x AI Nero 5s (3,000gph each) running at 50% which isn't too much...

[@no_proxxiv4163]

How do you get that wavey effect on the surface?

[@ReefDork]

It seems to happen when I have the MP40s in nutrient transport mode

[@rja9784]

Let’s get stuck in! Always let’s me know I’m about learn some serous shit

[@michaelbalsley6041]

How is your Copper doing?

[@soldierboy_4349]

How much flow should I have in a 40gal tank?

[@animetronic6689]

What do you think is the best citric acid to water ratio?

[@ReefDork]

I just throw a load in to be honest! It's really gentle stuff so I wouldn't worry about it too much. But when I do measure I do 50g per litre

[@animetronic6689]

@@ReefDork Thanks. My OCD would never let me just toss it in. Lol!

[@user-rk3id2zf8c]

what is your sand grain size? I found that using a strong pump at lower speed kill them faster.

[@ReefDork]

Not sure of the size, but it's quite big

[@user-rk3id2zf8c]

@@ReefDork brand? :D

[@ReefDork]

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[@754welive5]

What kind of fish is that swimming at the top at 2:54

[@bonohusky7849]

Noko Wrasse, awsome fish 👍🏻

[@ReefDork]

Naoko wrasse

[@aguinaga2127]

What kind of light is that?

[@ReefDork]

I think I had the Evergrow IT5012 at this time

[@pauljackson8001]

Sorry but please could you show us the fish that's dive bombing top to bottom

[@ReefDork]

The Naoko wrasse - he's a dude isn't he?!

[@pauljackson8001]

@@ReefDork I've had a read up on the Naoko. I would like one but my tanks too small with what I have in it. Yellow Assessor, Pink streaked Wrasse, Randall Prawn Goby, Hectors Goby, Fire fish. Plus I have a been treating the tank with Poly-Lab Medic for white spot over the last 20 days, last day yesterday.

[@happyreefer9096]

I want these wallpaper.....

[@umar]

🔀🔁🔂🔃🔄 👍🏽

[@HCBCHEMISTRY]

I agree, have more than 1 girlfriend.