SCA 120 Gallon Reef | Ep.12 | Sump Maintenence & HUGE Overstocking Plans

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

We hit 10,000 subscribers!? Man who woulda thought that would happen... Thanks again for all the continued support.. Keep doing what yall do! Be eazy! Don't forget to vote on the top right for your favorite mechanical filtration!!

[@thatoneguy7571]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS would you consider using filter pads vs filter floss? I use filter pads and it doesn't make my skimmer go nuts when I change it and they are reusable. I just put the dirty ones in the washing machine with hot water and that's it. as always, tanks looking good, keep it up!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

that one guy whole goal of using floss was to avoid needing to wash and reuse ... would have stuck with filter socks for that train of thought.... pretty much throw away and replace or use a sponge I rinse out at this point

[@FloodXL]

Looking amazing CJ. So glad you got a Tomini tang, one of my favorites. Your patience, dedication and intelligence behind this hobby is admirable.

[@NB-su9gz]

CJ fantastic job on the series. I've been reefing for 20 years and have never seen such a comprehensive and informative series of vlogs. This is a great series for people that want to enter the hobby. Fantastic work man!

[@ThaBiznessReefTank]

Congrats on the 10k and the progress of your tank bruh. The way u document your journey makes this one of the top channels in this hobby.

[@1juliejimk]

You have helped me immensely! Thanks for all the hard work not only the hobby but the video work to!!!!!

[@maniatikoleal]

your voice is really relaxing, it helps to watch the videos.

[@amccann99]

Love that you added the Tomini Tang, one of my favorite fish.

[@Petekoko]

"I wouldnt wish this smell upon my worst enemy" 😂😂 3:50

[@NITRO4KTHOMPSON]

Congrats CJ. I love how clean your sump design is. Very nice.

[@InappropriateReefer]

Great video CJ, love how naturally the fish swim in and out of the rock work. That algae scrubber is a real work horse, that's some crazy growth in just 4 days. Looking forward to see what are some of the first corals you pick for this tank. Congrats on passing 10k! 🚀

[@Reefgrrl]

Great update CJ, always so relaxing to watch your videos. Those fish look just beautiful cruising around in there. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

been awhile im alittle out of practice making videos haha.. so many errors in this upload.. thanks for watching and good luck on your reefer :)

[@Reefgrrl]

Lol, yep no matter how many times you watch them, something creeps through. Thank you for the good wishes - I had a 25ppm reading of nitrate last night! I'm going to do a large water change, maybe %30 (😈) and test again in a few days. Only 2 weeks since I put water in, so I don't want to rush the cycle. No sign of diatoms yet. My plan is to move the 13 mollies into the new tank as soon as nitrate is down under 10. Yep: 3 originals and 10 babies from 3 different broods. I figure they will indicate whether I'm ready to start getting fish that are on the stock list. I'm expecting there might be casualties among the smaller ones, especially when I get the flame hawk fish. This is exciting!!

[@BillyPipes]

u got a good skimmer, good algae scrubber, and good water change scheduled. u can totally load that sucker with fish👍👍

[@eric4052]

CJ Nice update. Great job on the tank. It looks beautiful. I must give you mad props on the planning , and patience you've had since you started this new tank. Your hard work is showing and paying off. I love the background bets on all your videos. Also I have same problem with my skimmer going out of tune when new filter floss is added. I have no idea why. But my floss is placed after my skimmer and before my refugium. Again great job, keep it up. Aloha

[@WCorbin182]

That picture in picture in the beginning was dope (thanks everybody for the 10K) different twist to voiceovers. I see you bro.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

DC Reefer come out from behind came every now and then... need to do a water hangs but xmas wrasse is buried ... don't need another murder by siphon situation 😒

[@cannondale97]

Your rockscape looks very natural and beautiful. You're not "over powering" the whole layout with too many rocks like what many people do. It's also best not to have too many fishes (20 or more is way too many) or corals in there as well cos you wanna have a balance between the fishes, rockscape and corals in the overall setup. Having too many of each will make the tank look "too busy". Can't wait to see how it turns out over time.

[@reefingwithl4188]

Filter floss all the way! Cheap and easy to replace when needed. No cleaning,just throw it and replace it! Cant beat that:)

[@Z1NO_]

ayyyy been here since 1k , Congrats on the growing family CJ!!!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

yessir u been around for all thr fun haha! thanks!

[@AcuaTV]

Congrats on your 10K subs!! I remember when I subbed you a long time ago by a recommendation from Thomas on your how to record good video of your reef tank. Ever since that moment mi videos changed completely! Thank you CJ and to anoher 10K more!

[@thomaslasure8839]

I'm really liking your videos, your honesty with your success and failures.. keep up the hard work

[@reyrodriguez8055]

Wow, just caught on to your channel. Nice Tank! Nice Vids... look forward to following along the journey! Happy Reefing!

[@PaulZ06]

Tank is looking great CJ! Keep us filled in on what you decide to use for mechanical filtration. I have been using the filter floss because of its ease of use and you can get easily. Also I had never seen one before but I got a black leopard wrasse from a local reefer shutting down his tank, he is a beautiful fish.

[@danx8955]

Congrats on 10K CJ. Fun new project!

[@feedthatreefaddiction1508]

Congrats on 10k subs CJ! You've provided a lot of knowledge to the youtube community. Keep it up sir! 🍺👍

[@Kanoa440]

Congrats!!! +1 on filter socks, not for nutrients but for water clarity.

[@RookieReefer]

The big tank has got you fish crazy my man, haha can't say i wouldn't do the same thing if i got a bigger tank.. Hurry up and get some corals already 😁 You know that's what we all want to see!! Loving the new system, really clean. Keep up the good work

[@MASSAquariums]

I told you June you'd hit the 10k mark dude. Word. Well deserved SON.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

when will i hit 20k??? dont stop while your hot man! lol

[@MASSAquariums]

By New year. 😜👊🏾👊🏼

[@luismdeulofeu5771]

Your tank it's coming out really nice, keep up the good work 👍🏼💪🏼

[@reyesreef3714]

your page is really informative man and you seem like a really humble dude. Keep it up.

[@GRodPericles]

big ups! humility goes a long way! God bless

[@shanegallagher9585]

Loving the scape, can't wait to see the new additions!

[@ReefDudes]

Congrats on 10k CJ! Thats awesome!!

[@turmel3689]

This tank is gonna be crazy!!! Hopefully your channel gets more attention because the quality of your videos are amazing, KEEP IT UP!! (also Lobophyllia coral would look real nice on that bottom left rock) ;)

[@Ellery-USA]

CJ - I love my 2 Skimmer Auto cleaners and Theiling Rollermat. It helps lengthen the maintenance schedule on my 450 gallon 4 tank system. With alot of tangs you'll start getting a lot more detritus and dirt in the mechanical filters. Think about it if you are looking to reduce some maintenance labor.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Ellery Wong retro fitting one of those roller mats would be difficult this late in the game... but I def feel what your saying... guess this will tank will really test my resolve

[@aldatdudepetty]

from one Dude from Louisville to another, ur tank is coming along very very nice sir

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Dude-Dude Petty appreciate it!! ✊🏾

[@TheFishGuy]

Congrats on the 10k! Tank is looking great. Your really living on the wild side with some of those fish! Haha. I've always had nothing but trouble with pygmy angels in a reef.... constant coral pickers. Hope yours work out for you :)

[@DCALLUS23]

Good timing on my part just having a browse. New cj vid 👌 congrats on the 10k buddy well deserved

[@briansfishtanks]

The tank is coming along nicely CJ!

[@snapbackreef1905]

Awesome channel man great idea. Best hobby in the world ! Good luck I'll be tuning in to watch and give some advice if you need any!

[@jamesharvey7793]

Yeah CJ, you've got room for plenty more fish in that tank, in fact the more peaceful fish you add the happier they all will be. I definitely recommend a blue star leopard wrasse if you can find one feeding, amazing fish (:

[@MrMovieman174]

Love the Kendrick instrumental. I have a freshwater planted system but this channel is really cool I'm gonna sub

[@ogsvideos6423]

Hey congrats bro on the 10k, many many more!!

[@MileHighReefers]

Looking Great! Congrats on 10K!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

thanks man!

[@flynnpaul26]

Nice video. I like the way you intelligently and professionally include relevant content, very much like BRS TV. Did you design that scrubber? I see they use your video. I like the way that the scrubber is plumbed that seems to allow easy of removal/cleaning. Thanks for the note about the dark/light colored algae.

[@carolinafishkeepers840]

Congratulations on 10k!

[@mtkregs]

Good planning! Nice update dude.

[@hahahahahaha4063]

I just added my very first coral to my bjocube 32. Green galaxea...only working with a yellow tang for now.

[@anthonyragan2696]

Congratulations on 10K subscribers! It's a great channel, you've earned it. Also, since you're a football coach, you should have your QB yell "pukani! pukani!" just to weird out the defense. :)

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Anthony Ragan hahahahahahhah! I like that a lot! 😂😂😂

[@ReefingwithO]

I use filter socks but it's a pain to clean them, especially in an apartment. I'm thinking about one of those rollermat thingies when the budget allows.

[@Barnz1980]

been watchin your vids for the last 1.5 hours & loving the content man! i gotta sleep but will continue watchin more 2morro 👍👌✌

[@JVS_Tarnished]

Buy 100% polyester pillow filling it's really cheap and works great. I use that in combination with pinky filter's that I buy in a 12 ft roll for like $10 shipped.

[@sagewon1]

Congrats... Keep up the good work.

[@leftyleft8424]

freaking love your tank. I want the algae scrubber too. LOL

[@callmenemo491]

@11:00, wrong pic(?) that does not look like a blenny to me...

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

its a multicolor angel... its on my wish list forgot to add a blenny pic.. good catch!

[@KevinENHVlogs]

nice update and co grats on the 10k

[@ogsvideos6423]

Sup brody happy fathers day, great tank, great channel. How much sand do you lose when you vac your sandbed? Can you use a heavier sand that will fall back down quicker but will still allow the wrasse`s to bury themselves?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

pinching the hose prevents me from losing sand.. i use 2mm grain size but i have used 2.7 before in previous tanks... i think that's the biggest I would feel comfortable with for sand sifters..

[@josephpettit8572]

i love my sca 302. it works great and affordable

[@snapbackreef1905]

I also have that area free and need to put somthing there. Did you think of anything other than filter floss?

[@willparsons32]

Not sure if you've been explained to about using paper towel on the outside of the glass but if you don't want any scratches on your glass, go to Walmart or your local optical glasses shop and purchase the eye glass cleaning tissues.. This stuff will not scratch your glass where as using paper towel will. Paper towel is made of wood fibres that scratch glass. The eye glass tissues are made of some other type of material designed to clean your glasses but not scratch the lenses. OR, you can simply use a piece of cotton material. Glass can scratch easily - so using a vinegar/water mix on the outside of your tank will both provide a non scratching lubricant as well as a cleaning agent that is both safe for your fish as well as the glass of your aquarium. Just my two bits! (BTW, taking the extra effort in using both a cotton cloth and a vinegar/water mixture to clean your glass is something you WILL pat yourself on the back for!)

[@dailycoral]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing

[@johngayle2772]

CJ i have 2 of those yellow head sleeper gobies they are really cool fish!

[@fromdburg]

good luck with the coaching bro. i know that time commitment

[@iberne6489]

I also use the pinky 10ft rolls from eBay.

[@timibrother9]

Awesome video. For ur skimmer u can run the drain line into a bottle so u just pull out the drain an empty wats in the bottle in the toilet or sink.. it also stop u from getting the skimmer cup from overflowing if u go on a trip or for a long period of time..

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

ReefGod Skimmer is too low in the sump for it to drain outside of the cup. Def would be nice

[@timibrother9]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS definitely would be good.. still watching ur videos I am up to episode 17 on ur 120 gal

[@fromdburg]

tomini tangs are one of my favorite bro!

[@theblindreefer8718]

very nice video in the same boat mate got about 10 fish just lost to a long nose butterfly and a coral beauty think my foxface was picking on them too much tank is 650 l and 8 weeks old put my first to corals in just to see how things go but just like you I like to take my time and my rockstar just nicely maturing now and getting covered in little bits of Aldi but nothing horrible could do with an algae scrubber thinking of making one but not sure how to do it could do with a bit of help on that take care

[@bioaquarium3683]

awesome system, gorgeuos fishes, if I may give you a suggestion, try to shut off the flow when dosing food, that way you can see if all the fishes are eating and you will get less uneaten food stuck around rocks etc.

[@maocdroid]

looking great. You can add some rock with coraline algae that could start to color up yo aquascape and then add some corals.

[@flaviodesignaquariums1690]

I use poly-fil & yes it makes my skimmer go nuts for the first 20 to 30 mins.i love a tank with lots of fish, but be warned after thank is mertu 1 year old .you may have problem with higher nitrates.had this happen in my 125 g FOWLR.

[@BERELEAH]

Hey CJ love the fish, can't wait to see more. Just a question about your ATO set up, do you have your aqua lifter placed higher then your reservoir or lower, or the same, because I'm experiencing issues with my Aqualifter pump that when it stops the water from the lines will run back into the reservoir and will hold the pump from pumping water on the next turn.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

BERELEAH it's slightly above both my sump and ATO water container ... the container itself is below the sump and the output line is above the container.. this prevents any back-siphoning issues my pump is just old and needs to be flushed out with vinegar. For now turning up the timer is a quick fix

[@BERELEAH]

Back-siphoning is exactly what im experiencing right now. i think im going to haveto lower the pump being that its about 2 feet higher then the container. Does that make and sense?

[@crzylou]

Great tank man!

[@FenderSchonJPX]

Check out Bulk Reef Supply's Theiling Automatic Roller Mat. They say they will never go back to socks after that thing. Totally automated and the mat roller replacement isn't expensive. Only downside I have heard is the gearing is plastic and will wear out, but again cheap repair(about $30) and last about a year to a year and a half. To me that cost is worth the ease of use and not wasting time cleaning socks which of course has a cost to it as well, besides just the time cost.

[@stuchat11]

hey CJ. sorry if you have already mentioned this but can you please tell me what settings your running the lights at and will you keep the same lighting settings that you have now when you add corals. many thanks.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

lights are only 10% power right now.. ill have them tuned with a par meter when i add corals.. that would be better time to get that answer.

[@stuchat11]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS cool, thank you, appreciate you responding.

[@tonymarshall509]

filter pads contain starch , if you put it in hot water and agitate it the starch will come to the surface and can be removed with cold water this reduces the amount the skimmer goes nuts

[@Shortman1990]

always like your updates, how is the potters angel and flame angel getting on? would you recommend the dwarf first like you have done or adding it after?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

so far so good.. they tolerate each other.. far from friends..

[@Merge595]

Still no ich? 👏🏾👏🏾I wish your fish store shipped to South Florida!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

everyone is waiting for the ick video... smh !!

[@Merge595]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS Not waiting bro we've all just had bad experiences with not quarantining fish.. Your case is very rare & i salute you and your fish store..keep up the great work no hate here

[@GtcoUC]

CJ adding all the fish that everyone tells you NOT to add together. I am definitely going to be watching to see if you can make it work in your 120. Hopefully it's big enough to reduce tension. I don't think I could get away with adding another tang to my 80 gallon. My powder blue is a jerk :-(

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

you know my style... make my own rules and document the outcome good or bad.. stay tuned :)

[@A91xK24]

Hey CJ what software or app do you use to edit your videos?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Neil Chand iMovie and my iPhone 6s Plus - I never use computers

[@amccann99]

I would look at a Longnose Hawkfish, super cool social fish that gets a lot of attention.

[@pelphrey]

Rinse the new floss in water before you put it into the sump. That should stop the skimmer problems.

[@nat-kingreef3955]

I use filter socks, help the sump clean

[@nat-kingreef3955]

and wash it in the washer machine, and air dry it. reusing 10 filter socks

[@Chokerdown]

I have 4 tangs in my 120 long as well. Hippo, Yellow, Scopas and Dejardinis. They arent the best of friends but they tolerate each other...nothing like your two powders were doing..I couldnt watch that all day either.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

keep doing what you do! glad its working out .. hope mine does as well

[@teereefer1276]

I was looking on your page and I found the return pump that you had so I’ve got the 9000 is that good for a 65 gallon

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

should be fine tee those pumps are very very powerful

[@jackiesomebody9145]

Do a small water change and rinse new the filter media sponges real good before putting them in your tank. Then (and this is gonna be a little gross) scrub your skimmer in that same water. Keeps that gunk out of your sink, but you're really gonna want to wash your hands.

[@JordanCataldo65]

Love the video! Subscribed!

[@Ivanaguilar6661]

Not sure where you are getting your filter floss from, but I'll let everyone in on a big secret. You can go to a HVAC store, and ask for blue bonded pad, and they will sell you a HUGE roll for about $25 maybe a little more. That roll should last you at least a year. CJ if you can mention this on your next video you will help out a bunch of reefers out there. ✌🏼

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

sounds solid ill look into it !

[@vadovelocity9831]

I was wondering do you do routine water cancers or it's no longer as needed since algue scrubber takes care of bad stuff and skimmer?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Vado Velocity water changes during the maturing stage of my tank. But now I do not require them. Algae scrubbed and skimmer keep my nutrients in check without water changes

[@vadovelocity9831]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS ok im geting a 70 gallon tank in 2 weeks its currently running and was wondering on how to not spend so much on water changes that were not needed. If i have the right equipment or procedure so i was thinking large refuge and skimmer and maybe algie scrubber maybe over kill but i need to set up this tank as low maintanance as i can. Or also trying the (Triton method) but supplyes are limited on this method. Thanks you.

[@dilovepaws]

Hey man you gave me a good idea but I was thinking of maybe just putting some new filtration with the sponges that I already have but the last time I did that I got a crash in the tank so I've been too afraid to replace anything because I don't want my tank to wreak rash again that was over 5 years ago but that just gives me an idea of putting new filtration with your filtration I also want to ask a question that maybe you can answer I contact Ecotech Marine about my MP40 it is turning from red to Green flashing lights and I don't know what to do because techmarine has not gotten back to me at this time so what can I do

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Whenever u messing with biological filtration be sure take your time with the transition... not sure on the mp40 I’ve never had that error honestly ... their support is normally pretty good I’d wait for them

[@loronzorogers3191]

What's the best powerhead I can get for float for a 375 gallon 8 ft long tank

[@TheMdinkle]

is there a email to ask questions or comments besides youtube? i have a 32 gallon tank. be advise always have a spare return pump. worth the money......that one was free

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

TheMdinkle [e-mail] is my email.. I agree a spare return pump is a must. I have 2 👌🏾

[@braidensaville9862]

Should do a LPS dominated tank

[@nikhilroy5197]

Do you plan on adding any clownfish

[@evaneversole8546]

If you could have had room and money for 2 scrubber would you?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

good question... i would if the tank needed it..

[@ericolsen9799]

How about just using 2 part for for first corals and then when corals grow you can add the calcium reactor. Just an idea

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

eric olsen honestly wouldn't need 2 part in the beginning a few corals wouldn't change much water chemistry wise. It's more about budgeting tank money to go ahead and knock out my last piece of equipment then it's all corals moving forward 👍🏾

[@ricostrings72]

Congrats 🎉 on the 10k CJ. 💯 Like the wrk your putting in with your 120 .👍🏿awesome job! Any suggestions on what pumps to use for flow in my 55 gallon ?

[@CuratedReef]

Hey CJ. what video editing software do u use?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Iphone and Imovie no computer

[@wrixzz2772]

You should add a pair of clowns👍🏽

[@slenin13]

sup Cj what kind of sand you use

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

slenin13 tropic eden 2mm sand I believe it's called tonga flakes

[@teereefer1276]

What do you use for your bubble scrubbing

[@justinswinney3344]

I use poly fil. It's like 8$ for a huge bag at Walmart and it lasts a long time no cutting

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Justin Swinney I've used it as well ... tank's more to fill the media area tight enough to stop water from bypassing... still playing around with a few options though

[@justinswinney3344]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS gotcha. I'm using it in an aquaclear hob with an intank media basket on my nano. It's so cheap I replace it like every other day

[@luckyday4134]

Looks good

[@thecryptojihadist7349]

Where are the clowns? Definitely glad you have a flame hawk fish in the cue.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Butt, Muh HamHead they would only host my Mag float at this point ... won't be adding them till later

[@thecryptojihadist7349]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS OK I thought you might be waiting for the anemone but wasn't sure. Heard you mention damsels on the list later.