SCA 120 Gallon Reef Tank | Ep.14 | Algae Barn - 25,000 PODS & Snails !!!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

over 20,000 pods went in the tank.. safe to say I should have a nice population... Check out Algae Barn for info if you want some for yourself... More updates to come on stocklist and other changes... Thanks for watching everyone!

[@reefjunkies6197]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS hey cj I have a question for you you had a 45 gallon jbj right and I noticed that you had a lot of fish in your tank how did you keep your nitrates down I have six fish which are wrasse and two Mandarin Dragon nuts and I'm getting nitrates of 25 ppm 30 PPM and I do weekly 10-gallon water changes and I feed my fish every other day so any tips how to get my nitrate down

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

reef junkies I was doing 40% water changes weekly when my nitrates where high... eventually my sechems pond matrix media and tank matured to handle the nutrients ... dunno how old your tank is but I would worry too much... nitrates aren't as bad as people make it ... it will all balance out in time

[@reefjunkies6197]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS hey bro thank you for the advice I just put in Marine pure media and it's only been there for 3 months I believe so I guess my media needs to mature more so my tank cut handle the bioload

[@mcmanustom]

Protein skimmer will help a lot and change out the floss every 3 days - 1 week. Both will help dramatically. In conjunction check you flow. Look for the resting spots for food and adjust flow accordingly.

[@tkotanko]

Bulk Reef Supply did a study on floss changing... every other day had the biggest effect on Nitrates. Of course 3 days to a week is acceptable but there's some food for thought :)

[@Jacspangle]

you are defiantly right about the circle of life in a reef aquarium!!!

[@Meldium]

another great informative video CJ. If I was to be new in the hobby, by watching your JBJ series and now this 120g series... I would definitely be following all your tips and advice on how to start a Saltwater/Reef tank and be successful in the hobby. I bet many of the new hobbyists has done exactly that. You have given many new comers and even experienced Reefers different insights about what to get and how to provide new ideas for us to acknowledge. We all learn from each other everyday. This hobby isn't as hard as people fear/make it to be. The true keywords of "dedication" in this hobby are consistency, patience and awareness. Keep being an Inspiration CJ. High 5! Mel

[@algawura2]

This is a great way to jump start the pod population.

[@johndawson612]

The colors of the fish in your tank are awesome‼️Can't wait to see your choice of corals

[@1juliejimk]

Just received my algae barn order. I am learning alot from your KZbin channel thank you very much my tank is doing much better now! Keep posting those videos brother!!!!

[@jennychurchill5428]

Add a pod hotel in sump or rock rubble which looks like u have already. Sweet set up! Love all the fish!!

[@ReefDudes]

Tons of pods! your fish will be happy campers. As for phytos i dump quite a bit in my tank with no negative effects. The filter feeding corals and pods both love it!

[@Coralust]

Very nice, that looks like a huge collection to help keep your tank clean and healthy.

[@wrekhavoc]

Nice work CJ I ordered all my pods from Algae barn too. I loved the way they do business.

[@jcsh2o944]

Another great vid man! I don't always have the schedule or the time to catch up on your live shows so I'm always appreciative of the extra work that goes into releasing these videos. Thanks for that! 👍😎

[@Mcrichalot12]

I actually just came in second place for one of their giveaways that they had. I received a ton of pods and photo plankton like you did. Was very happy with their products!! Also my corals absolutely loved the photo plankton when i poured it in. My LPS swelled up and Acros increased their polyp extension even.

[@TheDashCave]

That's awesome CJ! My tank is still blooming with them even a month and five fish later!!

[@yadieldiaz6395]

The bags of the cleaner crew and your tank it's looking amazing I love the rock work just keep the videos coming awesome work CJ

[@geoffberry2251]

CJ, great tank! I especially love the soundtrack you use on your videos

[@lstewart54]

CJ, I'm loving the blue wrasses....nice looking fish.

[@yadieldiaz6395]

I really like how those bags are sealed no rubber bands

[@sarahgrassi9648]

another great informative video. can't wait to get my tank. gonna use your videos as a step by step guide.

[@NaturalReefing]

Instantly one of my favorite videos CJ. Such good coverage of a process that is adding so much life cycle to your reef. Really enjoyed watching and seeing this get added as a notable event not just something you do to keep certain species alive. Can you give us an update down the track in the dark/macro video if you can see pods etc populating your sump, etc?

[@dilovepaws]

I did not know that you had to acclimate the invertebrates I’ve been in the hobby over 10 years and I’m still learning new things is just amazing with this hobby you never stop learning and I also want to know the lies that you have the ocean revives for the legs how did you get those did they come with the fixture or did you have to pre-order them

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

legs come stock with the ocean revive B model lights

[@kg2nc]

Great video CJ. Lots of great info too.

[@Reefgrrl]

I've not added pods in several years and I still get hatches on the glass regularly. I think those might be rotifers though. Great video, lots of excellent info!

[@danielrider8157]

Love the tank Cj!! Looking forward to setting mine up again and thought about starting my own channel. Would enjoy speaking with you about that if you would be available.

[@RogueAquariums]

i like the trochus snails as they can right themselves up if they fall. I used algae barn b4 on my 300g to seed my tank with copepods. good company. 👍

[@jaymealcay1977]

Cj I like these updates better then the live stream. because most of the time I miss them because I'm at work. By the time I get home the live stream is gone. If you could leave up the live stream for like 12 hours that be awesome before it gets deleted.

[@WCorbin182]

Great info I will order some from Algae Barn thanks for the review and recommendation 👌🏾

[@lillybain8799]

Nice video man, thats a whole loads pods. Must be expensive additions? I added months ago probably none left lol only added small bottle, only 4 snails, 1 sssf. I need to do this. After my latest problem, Great talk through too. Shame that company aint in uk ✌️️

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Matt Reefer thanks man.. they have diff size packages... starting at $45 .. considering my lfs has tiny bottle of pods for $22 I'd call it a win! lol thanks for watching

[@lillybain8799]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS Yea man them little bottles in Lfs are a rip off compared to tha bag of them lol. I will have to find a UK based company haha. Good find, keep up the good work

[@cubanreefer1582]

Hey you don't have any fights between the dwarfs angels?

[@AquariumCop]

ty for sharing

[@PsyWARAquariums]

is there a proper ratio of number of pods to gallons of water? are you planing on adding Amphipods also?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

PsyWAR Reefing not sure on ratios honestly... If I can see them on the glass at night then I'm happy with the amount I have in my system.. amphipods are always good to add ... I'd like to introduce them as well later down the road

[@JohnJohn-hv4ef]

How long after you added the pods did you turn your skimmer back on and added new filter floss?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

still no skimmer or floss yet.. gonna run it 2-3 without it..

[@ikkyplays4500]

Can I ask what light settings are you using meaning morning afternoon and night ? What's the total time for your lights and also what's the total time for your full day time light :)

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Ikky plays blues are on 12pm-12am and whites are 1-9pm everyday... so 8 hrs a day the tank is fully lit with all spectrums of light 👍🏾

[@ikkyplays4500]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS so are your corals always gna be out with this setting I have mine on 2pm till 11pm everyday mine are a mixture of all lights but the day light hours are 6 and a half hours then at 8:30PM the light is dimmer for the evening sun set and then at 10 they are all blue for 1 hour is this less light or normal ? I have a Duncan a flowerpot coral and a seabae anemone ?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Ikky plays your schedule sounds fine to me... my lights are not as controllable otherwise I would have them dim as well

[@ikkyplays4500]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS that's good to here lights are always a problem for me lol thanks for the info

[@gregoryhines7]

How long did you leave the pumps and mechanical filtration off after adding pods??

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

left pumps off a few hours.. didnt add mechanical filtration back... i rarely use it in my system at all now...

[@thesheikhifamily9424]

I love snails!!

[@fadetoblack.-]

Cj get at your email . Also well that canopy fit 4 Ocean revive LEDs?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

yes it will be a tight squeeze but i believe 4 will fit side by side

[@slenin13]

great vid..

[@ThaBiznessReefTank]

another good vid!

[@Reject06]

whats the lime green fish

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Nado green coris wrasse... or Jade wrasse... has a few diff names. My first time having one I highly recommend them ... color is fantastic

[@EDKsurly]

I may take your advice and add pods first :D

[@anniejefferson7614]

Agreed!!!!!!

[@jamesdockery7806]

How did the trochus snails turn out?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

James Dockery they were fine ... soon as lights went out they were on the move

[@jamesdockery7806]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS is there any signs I can look for because mine aren’t moving at all?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

James Dockery they move at night... if u added them during the day u prob have to wait. If non of that happens then may not have survived the trip

[@jamesdockery7806]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS ok thanks

[@space.cowboy69]

are you podding the tank for dragonets?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

potentially... but ether way they are a important part of my reefs ecosystem...

[@space.cowboy69]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS definitely. beautiful tank! best on youtube

[@bigjames3658]

How much rock is in the tank?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

BIG JAMES 75-80 lbs

[@bigjames3658]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS awesome. the tank looks good. thanks for the reply

[@atmyworkshop8385]

Great Video CJ!! I've been wanting to have Mandarins in my Tank so I've followed Algae barn on Instagram. Are you on Instagram?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

they have tank raised mandarins for sale too.. im def contemplating getting one after these pods more time.. No im only on youtube.. they def make it easy to recommend them that's for sure.. solid products..

[@atmyworkshop8385]

Awesome thanks for the Info keep up the good work!!

[@jaredstroberg286]

you need to add isopods...not copepods...all your pods will will be dead in the month because you have good wayer quality...and adding right after the cycle is bad too...if you have any unsuspecting spike in anything they will die...i learned from experience

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

interesting point of view... Cant say I totally disagree... in a perfect situation id like to add them before predators.. I cycled this tank almost 2 months.. spikes are unavoidable but can be manged with patience.. and building a strong bacteria base... isopods? Ive seen mixed stories on those becoming a pest or benefiting.. id prefer to stick with cope-pods & aimpipods in my system.. as far as my water being too clean? keep in mind my tank is already overstocked by general standards.. 14 fish and planning to add more.. and i feed heavy everyday.. on top of having phytoplanktin.. I don't expect to have those issues in this system.. But the great thing is ill be documenting every step of the way.. enjoy the ride.. thanks for watching..

[@jaredstroberg286]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS in my nano my isopods keep my rear sump clean and my clowns eat the ones brave enough to venture out...you make valid points and keep posting good vids😊

[@VonDOCH13]

cool first