The Secrets of Our Saltwater Paludarium: Introducing New Life

The saltwater paludarium is developing rapidly. Algae is forming on the rocks, snails are reproducing and the plants are growing. We’ve made some small changes to the system to improve flow and heat distribution and now it’s time to add some more life to the ecosystem. Let’s see what has changed since the previous episode.
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The Secrets of Our Saltwater Paludarium: Introducing New Life
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[@DannysAquariums]

*Watch the latest episode:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGLKYpmul56Eg9U

[@geckogo7328]

I know nothing about aquariums, but as a gardener and diver, I am in awe. So beautiful. I particularly love the invertebrates: tubeworms, snails, nudibranchs, sea cucumbers, starfish, etc. Also, the anemones in the tidal area bring back childhood memories.

[@elliotconger2169]

I absolutely love this tank, I believe this is the freshest design concept for a marine tank that I have seen in a long time, and the execution of that design was spot on, Bravo!

[@chuckgoecke]

To push the salt creep back down, I'd just do all the RO water topping up of the tank as a "rain" from spray bottles and fine watering cans on the emergent reef rocks. I'm guessing your evaporation losses are like around a gallon or so per day, so that rain could be one of your daily chores. Those kinds of plants love very soft rain-like water and the organics that wash down into the tank will just be some slight food, but mostly the fibrous cellulose parts will just become substrates for water purifying bacteria and micro filtering organisms. Like a little "mulm" sediment that might accumulate in some low flow corners. If these small areas get somewhat deeper with mulm sediment, you could vac them out, but even if organic sediment gets a bit anaerobic, that's not terrible, as that's where denitrifying happens, lowering your nitrates. A real Mangrove with its peaty organics does a great job of denitrifying. Denitrifying occurs where anaerobic water can contact organic matter is a super slow water movement/diffusion manner. I made some small containers of heavy clay and bog soil in the bottom - they were non draining ceramic or glass pots that looked cool and freeform natural- topped with sand to keep the mud down. Maybe bigger stones to keep your tank dudes from mixing them up. You can buy mangrove mud for refugiums, but I never did that shipping mud 1000's of miles when we have plenty in our yard . Most of the proper organisms will develop on their own.

[@SurfCityCorals-jx3zc]

you never cease to amaze me. This is incredible! I never see saltwater paludariums, and I've never seen one this beautiful. Truly.

[@DannysAquariums]

Thank you!

[@izzxycoleman5404]

Imagine putting a rain feature above that way you wouldn’t have to worry about the salt creep as much

[@robinvangorp3433]

If you have an ATO you might as well put the hose end on top of the mount with plants. That way it will water the plants every time evaporated water is replenished and simultaneously flush away all the saltcreep from the rocks.

[@brooksmiller5597]

Seriously amazing. This is bucket-list quality. Life goals

[@queencityreefs]

Seems like you got it pretty well covered so I'll just sit back, relax and enjoy the continued updates. 💯👏👌🙌🔥

[@DannysAquariums]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@DZ_BL4ZE]

i was waiting for coral video! looks amazing!

[@DannysAquariums]

Just getting started 😎 It’s going to look a lot better very soon 👏

[@candioverhuls1003]

It just keeps getting better and better!

[@DannysAquariums]

❤️🙏

[@aquamates-sa5452]

Truly love this Saltwater Paludarium and all the video content on it🙌🏻🐟👌🏻🌱

[@DannysAquariums]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@falcolf]

This tank just keeps getting prettier ❤

[@angry_morbo]

👌Glad to see new video! Look very nice! 👌

[@snowangel1066]

It’s such a beautiful setup! I wonder if you’re going to have any living creatures on the terrestrial part like a salamander or something. The entire room could be your own little paradise! Some bioluminescent photo plankton could also cool when the lights are off and the water jet creates turbulence the excites the bioluminescent water! I absolutely can’t wait to see fish fry find little coves to live and thrive in after being born! You’re living my dream! Love this channel keep up the great work and may everything turnout how you want ❤

[@DannysAquariums]

Thank you! We are definitely exploring our options to make this system even better! ;)

[@Belgianfalcon]

This is probably the most beautiful and amazing salt water tank i´ve ever seen. 🔥

[@DannysAquariums]

Thank you so much!

I am really excited to see what the aquarium will look like in a year.

[@DannysAquariums]

Same!

[@DansReef]

It just looks like paradise 🪸🌱🐠 🙌🏻

[@DannysAquariums]

Thank you! 🙏💪

[@murrmansreef3944]

Great video my guy!!

[@rckd2374]

Pohh ziet er heel gaaf uit dit! Knap gedaan. Ik zag ineens je video's over deze bak voorbij komen tussen m'n aanbevolen video's, ik herinner me je eerste KZbin video's nog haha. Ben benieuwd naar meer!

[@DannysAquariums]

Thanks!! :)

[@Razgriz218]

Wat een mooi aquarium is het toch geworden. Echt te gek! Ik kijk nu al uit naar de volgende an welke diertjes je toe gaat voegen 😀

[@daluainternational]

Looks great and already so mature

[@MrMaxMager]

Cool! Thanks for showing… 👍

[@DannysAquariums]

Thanks for watching!

[@cherellzandell]

I love it! So beautiful!

[@Carlo62et]

You gave me a great idea for my 80L aquarium thank you very much! Greetings from Italy

[@DannysAquariums]

Awesome to hear! Keep me posted on your build! 💪🙌

[@Carlo62et]

I will save your videos I will start doing it within 2 3 months I have to move first 😀

[@DannysAquariums]

Good luck with your move! 😎📦

[@Carlo62et]

@@DannysAquariums thanks!

[@marcelbesters538]

tis so nice to see a saltwater tank used like this, this is nicer to look at than all the big reef tanks everyone has. iam wondering if this can be done with a freshwater temperate vibe

[@DannysAquariums]

You can definitely do this style in a freshwater tank! In fact, it’s much easier to do and will probably look even better since you can put the plants into the water as well :)

[@Trioceros_h]

@@DannysAquariums I have a 7 year old freshwater paludarium and a 2 months old saltwater one. Saltwater has a lot more challenges

[@kayakcarol]

Maybe if you did manual a water top off each day you could pour the measured amount of rodi along the plant/rocks as a little rinse off. This is a stunning build and it's going to be fascinating to watch the progression!

[@DannysAquariums]

Cool idea, I’ll see if I can do that!

[@mofosoto]

I’d like to see some tiny seahorses and I’d also like to see some shellfish like green muscles.

[@lovermansmith9082]

State of the Art 😊

[@MicronReef]

This is epic! I think you will lose those orchids from salt stress pretty quick, look into salt tolerant species like brassavola nodosa or some of the Vanda orchids, both are very cool and will likely do much better over the tank!

[@billysprout2374]

dave the diver soundtrack, i see you :P

[@evannewsome1726]

I might be late as I'm just watching in order now. But for salt creep. Have you considered a hand mister for watering plants? Potentially strong enough spray and flow can wash the salt back and top the tank off at the same time

[@Shiestyreelsbryce]

This is cool asf man

[@nicolehammond893]

New Subbie.. I love it 🥰

[@ryuu.hakugin]

Next the clownfish needs an anemone of their own (I think a small bubble tip anemone would be good) also red snappers would be cool 😁

[@DannysAquariums]

Exactly, I am looking for a nice anemone for them! 😍🤩

[@frostyguzman]

More saltwater videos!!

[@DannysAquariums]

I only do saltwater videos 😜

[@GraemeMckenzie-dj8up]

Firefish goby and butterfly fish would be a good addition

[@leolldankology]

Diamond gobys would look good in your tank.

[@Smokkedandslammed]

You should look into Balling Light dosing System and phytoplankton. Those tube sponges are so cool! Is the tube part man made with sponge growing it or is there actual tube sponges like that?

[@Reeftankmaster]

🔥🔥🔥

[@o_oo_o1812]

i really like the starfish :) i feel like they're so cool, but maybe a little under appreciated. i googled dragonet after you mentioned it in your comments last time. they look so cool. hoping you follow through :) personally for me the feeding of dragonet and seahorses seems too difficult, but if you do it i'll watch :)

[@lv5788]

Man, I want to have saltwater aquarium too, but don’t have time to take care of it, look amazing

[@DannysAquariums]

Thank you 🙏

[@itsneroyt]

I wish I had this tank. It’s insanely cool. I rly want a saltwater but don’t have the money.

[@DannysAquariums]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it, hopefully you’ll be able to set up something similar in the near future! 😎

[@kia1034]

Don't go near it

[@DannysAquariums]

Why is that?

[@monkeymanchronicles]

There are definitely ways to setup a saltwater tank that can minimize costs, but it requires a lot of careful planning!

[@owendezwart4697]

I think that anemone that’s in the movie ‘finding nemo’ would be a nice edition to the aquarium! (I don’t know the scientific name of the anemone)

[@ricardotolosa2671]

Hi DAnny, congrats, you´re new project is amazing and also a huge challenge. It´s comimg nice though. Anyway, how do you keep macro algae thriving? They usually like not so "clean" water, besides you have mangroove, sponges, etc as competitors.......

[@ngothienterrarium]

Beautiful ❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@DannysAquariums]

Thanks! 🙏

[@konradlaxin]

A clam near the front would be cool, and help filter the water.

[@DannysAquariums]

Definitely plan to add some amazing clams to this system in the next few months! 🤩

[@Reefluo]

🤩🤩🤩

[@ou812painting]

Little island paradise

[@DannysAquariums]

It truly is! 🤩

[@OldDirtySanta]

again... great video! awesome tank. i wonder what you have dont with the xmas tree tube worm (not sure if the called like that)

[@DannysAquariums]

I’m getting a nice one in a little bit!

[@arowana1231]

amazing!! why don't you put specific suitable corals for the clown fish?

[@StalwartWartyard]

Looks really cool with all the coral do oyu still have the worm rock?

[@DannysAquariums]

Yeah! It’s on the right side of the tank now, but took quite a beating in the “guest tank” at a friend while I was getting this one ready.

[@Hellspijker]

maybe add some horse shoe crabs for sand cleaning.

[@axroes]

Cool project! Looks like you put some very fine sand in there, is that because of the mangroves?

[@DannysAquariums]

Thanks! I went for ocean direct sand, because it looks really natural :)

[@axroes]

@@DannysAquariums yeah it really does look great!

[@JayCo0o]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SuperFischboy]

are you going to trim the mangroves to create bushy plants ?

[@lucidairity7927]

Looks amazing just dooo not add a grape or a kaulerpa species they are a big nuisance id say try try your best to keep species organized in groups but also make sure each group is where it needs to be for happiness not just you personal view theyll fill in and youll see them in due time dont force it early you know this already but im just saying for readers mostly the tank is amazing and a huge inspiration the introduction of sponges is awesome cant wait to see how it grows

[@Radagon_of_the_golden]

epic :D

[@DannysAquariums]

Thank you!

[@lucaaqua8521]

5:29 😍

[@JuliaaaSy]

❤❤❤

[@DannysAquariums]

Thanks for your support!

[@BIKE-PLUS]

👍

[@BruceyBoy2376]

DANNYS AQUARIUM ADD SEA HORSES

[@lucasbernosky2842]

id bet this already a thought of yours but you need some crabs that come out of the water on to the rocks!

[@jacksonsparrow8865]

With your experience do you think i can keep a royal gramma with two clown fish in a 16 gallon biocube? Will they get along as they get older with enough hiding spots?

[@dkom4702]

@@jacksonsparrow8865 yes they’ll be fine depending on the clowns

[@anastassijakalinina814]

Mby seahorses here?))

[@lucidairity7927]

I think it might be too shallow maybe better for dragonetes and pipefish groups which will have lots of free food and when his copepods have a huge production rate in his macro garden

[@anastassijakalinina814]

@@lucidairity7927yeah,something like that)))

[@Sava_1923]

What plants are planted in the dry part of the paludarium

[@DannysAquariums]

Moss, bromeliads, ferns, orchids, air plants, a bit of everything really haha. Is there a specific one you’d like to know?

[@martijnvanbeek4387]

Hi Danny, have you considered Perisarma bidens crabs? Sponges in general grow under the rocks, do you know the requirements of yours? They won't last long standing in the middle of the light, I guess. Do you still have some spare mangrove plants?

[@DannysAquariums]

Hi, thanks! I’m looking into different crabs ;) Correct, the sponge will not be there long. As I mentioned in the video, it needs low light.. we have to find a nice spot for it. I have about 10 mangroves that are not in the tank, 6 in substrate and 4 or so in saltwater.

[@-.-K._.]

Could you add some land creature on the top part of the paludarium????

[@DannysAquariums]

How it’s currently set up, probably not. They could fall off behind the paludarium and crawl across my room 🤣 Maybe I will make some modifications in the future so we can do it!

[@-.-K._.]

@@DannysAquariums sounds cool, allthough you could add extra glass and water proof silicone it to the existing one making like an extra lvl to it on the sides and the top (assuming no jumping creatures) and add like few land-water crabs, would be a great clean up crew for the plants and water part, in the future that is

[@poppet7b997]

What reverse osmosis filter you use?

[@DannysAquariums]

I believe my local fish store uses a RODI filter from Arka Aquatics. I just buy it, easier haha

[@poppet7b997]

@@DannysAquariums Ok thx, I ask cause I want to buy a RO system but am not sure on wich one buy

[@Hagenees1905]

Vraagje, waar heb je je aquarium laten maken?

[@DannysAquariums]

Besteld via K-reefaqualife en gemaakt door Aqualife België. :)

[@SpyrhoTheOneManArmy]

de asperagus(fern) ziet er goed gezond uit bij mij worden ze steeds bruin heb je tips? heb een terrarium kijk maar naar me shorts met kraag hagedissen

[@DannysAquariums]

Bij mij staat ‘ie in de pot met aarde en ik hou hem goed vochtig.

[@SpyrhoTheOneManArmy]

@@DannysAquariums heb ze in terrasoil staan ook al regent het 3x per week 2 minuten is volgens mij dan nog niet genoeg

[@DannysAquariums]

Hmm, ook goed verlicht?

[@SpyrhoTheOneManArmy]

@@DannysAquariums ja uv tl van arcadia

[@colinderksen1878]

I think you should remove the stakes on the orchids you have, they will grow more natural

[@thebloodyenglish6620]

@@colinderksen1878 they would likely snap or fall over (as in the flow spike itself not the main plant). Moth orchids typically grow horizontally or upside down on surfaces and not "right way up" naturally. It's why they're prone to crown rot when kept at home. As because most people grow them "right way up" water collects in the centre of the plant causing rot, while naturally water never sits in the centre due to the plant being upside down or sideways.

[@fabijanf]

Beginner here , I thought you could introduce Sponges only in a well seasoned tank ?

[@DannysAquariums]

Yeah, but given that the other sponges on the live rock and the two rings were doing well and growing.. I figured it’s going to be fine. Live sand, live rock, good copepod and bacteria colonies, and natural sea water. ;)

[@eddiesaquarium5606]

🇬🇾🇨🇦👍👍🇨🇦

[@SamStoddart-iv4mn]

Add nudibranchs if they cant be hurt by the filter😂

[@0mdshuvo0]

Man i wish marine was cheap like freshwater setup:(

[@DannysAquariums]

I’m sure you can set up a reef tank on a budget as well! A smaller all-in-one kit with some soft corals like pulsing xenia and star polyps could look really cool and is pretty cheap! :)

[@DC-so2cp]

you must be going through a LOT of RODI water on a tank that size due to evaporation

[@DannysAquariums]

I use 25L a week (but I also water the plants with that). 🫣

[@fletcherhansen7381]

The dead plants could be a significant burden to the filtration system.

[@DannysAquariums]

There is no filtration system haha ;)

[@fletcherhansen7381]

@@DannysAquariums hahaha

[@fletcherhansen7381]

@@DannysAquariums hahaha

[@meltz87]

Luckiest clownfish in the world, the tank looks beautiful.

[@lucaaqua8521]

2:12 this is not a good idea. Rhizophora mangle need a muddy substrate. So the Mangrove doesn‘t like that. So keep an eye on that.

[@DannysAquariums]

You can keep them out of the substrate as well, then they can grow into the substrate on their own eventually. A few “mangrove experts” recommended me to attach all of them to acrylic rods elevated above the sand bed, to prevent root damage and so they can grow into the substrate on their own. I’ve seen farms that grow them in racks, where they have very long roots sitting in the flow, Abyzz from Germany had something similar. Thanks for the concern, should be fine 😎

[@TOMCATFAN]

Don't the clown fish need an anenomy?

[@DannysAquariums]

If there isn’t an anemone they will shelter elsewhere. Like a different coral, a cave, sand.. they adapt. However, I do plan on getting them a nice home very soon! :)

[@slothandturtle8036]

To be honest, I would like it much more if there were only mangroves. In my opinion moss and orchids and the other plants just don’t fit there.

[@DannysAquariums]

Orchids, bromeliads and moss grow in mangroves in the wild as well! Look it up ;)

[@kenmichaelsioson7480]

bonsai will be good plant on top of those rock