Update 2: The most cost effective way to increase coral growth? | 52 Weeks of Reefing

[@hayesch1]

Great video. Hands down, BRS is THE best reefing company. Thanks for the knowledge share.

[@Travix03]

I've largely ignored my pH and just chased alk numbers instead. You have now changed all that! Thanks for the DIY suggestions as well.

[@albaniansk8er]

You guys are truly the most intelligent saltwater water guys I have ever met. Thank you for your hard work and information. My next order will be from the BRS! These guys are the best.

[@gregbleckler9308]

52 weeks of reefing has brought my tank from a cyano wasteland that killed mushrooms to a healthy growing reef. Thanks BRS!

[@robertwhicker1842]

where/what solenoid are you using? plus how did you program the Apex? thank you for all the information

[@RipVanWinkle_Nature_Discovery]

Ryan, just a suggestion for you, if you feel your PH is not stable and you want to create a more stable environment in your tank, you might try mixing the sand you're using in the tank with aragonite and crushed coral. If you don't like the look of the aragonite and crushed coral in your tank then you could always use it in your refugium or other part of your sump as an alternative. Possibly, you could also put it in both the sand and the sump. For this to work you need to have quite a large amount, so I'm not sure that enough could be held in your sump if that's the only place you put it. I suggest this because it's a natural solution and is basically maintenance free. It has worked for me so I know this will help you.

[@jrt9192]

Great job guys! Helping a lot of people out. Really informative videos. Keep it up :)

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

Awesome video Ryan, enjoy your vacation and the Holidays!

[@henrybresyn9204]

Great video like always thanks BRS and Ryan keep the good work up

[@TheRealRognin]

I have been using this for three weeks and it has finally solved my PH issue for good. But I do have a question on how to use it properly. If the media doesn't turn in the first week but the water evaporates, should another table spoon of water be added to the cannister? If after two weeks only half the media has turned deep purple, so I leave it in or change it out? PH hasn't changed. Thanks! Rog

[@scubascott1098]

A simpler approach to a CO2 scrubber may be to run a tube from a window to the skimmer's air intake to draw air in from outside. May want to watch the temp though this time of year

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

Just our of curiosity we know where BRS purchases its coral from, but where vendors is BRS using to supply it's fish stock from?

[@frankbirney2246]

what would be the difference between a co2 scrubber vs outside supply line for skimmer on the PH level and stability?

[@russellroberts1271]

I can’t help but wonder if the Co2 reactor, Chaeto in the refugium and the ZEOvit system could all be replaced with a couple of decent Algae Turf Scrubbers

[@Abreezeducttesting]

BRS Investigates ...sounds cool. An idea to investigate using Oxygen to increase pH. what do you think about using calcium reactor then another chamber filled just like the CO2.This chamber filled with a bubble counter to feed oxygen. PH probe as a controller . thanks BRS

[@tsurro8086]

I did the same with a BRS reactor that I had, not 100% sure but I had great success with it, my 55 with a 30 long sump, it lasted 2-3 weeks no problem, so I bought some on Black Friday !!

[@SinSilla]

Very informative, thanks Ryan! My Tank has only been running for a week and my PH will probably Rise naturally but its sitting at 7.6 so at least i now have a plan on hand

[@erwinyeung2227]

Can I run airline tubing 10 -15 feet from skimmer to outdoors? Or would that be too far for skimmer to draw air?

[@matthewgordon904]

I experienced really good results with this media initially the media hooked up to the skimmer with in the room the tank was in worked great but I was replaceing the media about every 10 days or so... this lead me to run an air line to outside to feed the media with fresh air and then to the skimmer this was absolutely the ticket even at night time my ph doesn’t drop lowing than 8.2 (no fuge btw) and the coral polyp extension and growth was better than ever it even seemed as if my fish were more active. This actually made the media last over a month so from ten days to over a month this stuff is cheaper than carbon. Her is a tip I am willing to share to whoever wants to feed air to their skimmer from outside... just because your intake is 1/4” doesn’t mean the tube going outside needs to be I found that running a larger inside diameter tubing or conduit outside then reduce it down to proper size at the skimmer totally eliminated any negative affect of reduceing air into the skimmer body. This works trust me... so if you are running a low ph but this solution didn’t work for you because your skimmer was just to far away it was limiting performance do to air restriction just run a bigger tube or pipe out there and problem solved.

[@mattx3020]

do you guys have lika faq page for this tank, with things like equipment list, livestock list, light period etc etc...??

[@codyeveryday5432]

This video blew my mind... Now i remember why i did freshwater for so long

[@SteHughes90]

I don't understand why people don't just dose Kalkwasser more, all these work arounds for a chemical that costs pennies and has a bunch of other benefits.

[@csthomas1026]

Been looking for a way to fix this problem myself (other than running an airline outdoors) for quite some time. Thanks very much!

[@HyperScopeOW]

i set my reactor up how you guys did in the video. I placed the tubing inside one of the acrylic tubes for the silencer. i noticed a change in my skimmers ability to pull in air with it like this. I have a large skimmer for my 180 gallon reef. the silicone tubing that feeds my skimmer pump is substantially larger than what came with the kit. Do you think it would help if i changed out the fittings to go to a larger diameter tubing?

[@josephbrearley9776]

Awesome video!

[@Ninja4200ful]

Hell yes. You guys rock. Thanks for all this info

[@jcsh2o944]

Got some slick new threads Ryan... 😎

[@_anthonyisafish_2100]

What medicines do you recommend I dose during quarantining?

[@torisewooldridge9725]

Have a great vacation, Ryan! Happy Holidays!

[@acarano]

For the CO2 scrubber, could you use an air pump and some type of bubble maker for the skimmer section of the sump in line with the CO2 scrubber?? That could be easily controlled by the apex when pH drops and would not interfere with the skimmer. I just don't know if it would have the same effect or add tons of bubbles to the main tank. Either that or now I'm trying to see if I can fit a smaller skimmer to be switched on only when pH drops. Btw I added the scrubber and it is the first and only thing that has ever given me a correct pH in my tank even though every other parameter was perfect. pH went from 7.9 to 8.3 in first afternoon.

[@jamessparkman8675]

Any idea where to get a solenoid like that? I've googled it and can't find anything.

[@MrDorsch213]

My ph was 7.8-7.9 max . I ran a 1/4 inline tubing to my skimmer out side (3ft) ph is 8.1 - 8.2 sometimes 8.3!!! no more adding ph+ thanks, I did this on dec 9!

[@joetaylor5281]

does the air intank from your skimmer hook up to out of the co2 scrubber and the freash air hook up to the in on co2 scrubber

[@merxion]

what solenoid are you using for the co2 scrubber? I love the idea.

[@goophy30]

The 499th video. Is there anything special for the 500th BRS video? I can't wait to see.

[@paulchippington7498]

Now that's great value thank you for sharing

[@tkotanko]

great episode. now I have to tell the wife I "need" another toy :P

[@nbgdevil]

BulkReefSupplyCom haha i used that line when i needed new lighting and streamers 😄😎

[@goldenpondrvpark1637]

I run a line from my skimmer and my overflow vent tube to a BRS universal filter. My vent pulls tons of air to help with O2 in the tank. I was struggling with very low PH 7.4 to 7.8. I now run b/w 8.1 to 8.35 PH. Alk & Cal consumption more than doubled. Media is kind of high especially running more than one tank. I want to run my lines outside but it's cold and I must make the lines critter proof come spring.

[@goldenpondrvpark1637]

I had to run the lines outside due to colder weather and we heat both areas with Propane Gas. Creating CO2. Even running the media, I couldn't get PH above 7.6. Media would be spent in 24 hours. Looks like I'll also have to run a bubbler from outside as well.

[@goldenpondrvpark1637]

I have the screen kit on it from you all. I did run a bubbler to run at night from outside. My PH isn't stable. Run 8.12 during the day and 7.6 at night. I am even installing the media filter on the outside air line to skimmer.

[@goldenpondrvpark1637]

Apex Gold calibrated PH Probe and red sea test kit. I just now stopped all surface agitation and now have an all time bubbler plumbed from outside to my sump. Had to move my Tunze ATO for accurate ATO.

[@davidpeterson1848]

Instead of buying a soleniod, what about just running Skimmer at night?

[@averagegm]

where can we buy the Double Big canister

[@t.regnerus301]

Fresh air ran to your skimmer air intake solves Co2 /ph issues forever. Co2 air scrubbing media is $$$$ and depletes fast. I drilled a hole in the wall of my house and ran airline outside. Problem solved forever and hardly costs a thing.

[@t.regnerus301]

BulkReefSupplyCom Run 100 ft of 1in PVC pipe from outside to an area several feet from the tank. Reduce the in PVC pipe to a barbed fitting the size of tubing needed to connect to your skimmer. In theory you should avoid any impact on the skimmers ability to suck in all the air it needs without any restrictions.

[@sasukeushiha2415]

Ted R. And also works perfect I'm doing it for a while and doesn't drop low ph again 👍👍👍👍

[@carlosaramburo5201]

Hey, this is interesting, I have always had PH problems. Finally at 8.0 but missing that 0.3. How much is too much airline tubing? And what about pest entering the tubing? How high above the ground should the hole be drilled to the outside?? Any information would really help! I'm seriously trying to be a better reefer.

[@eranschau]

My tank, being in a finished basement, has never had a pH above 8.1. Adding a CO2 scrubber raised it easily to 8.3+. It’ll be interesting to see how this works long term and how long the media lasts. So far, I love it!

[@VAULTERMAGAZINE]

Hi guys, what was the outcome of running soda ash for PH and increased Coral growth?

[@abh3960]

i have reef brite luni lbue led...16 in. off water should i lower it?

[@leviburns89]

I swear by Six-line wrasses. They are the only thing to eat every crawling critter in sight. When I added mine, he cleared the tank of an infestation in about 2 weeks.

[@leviburns89]

Most effective $20 ever spent on my tank. Hands down.

[@Surstromming22]

I wish I lived in the US so I can spend all my money on you guys :(

[@Marco-hl2cs]

I come from hong kong,to make sure i didn't misunderstand,is that meaning that increase the co2 in the tank can increace the ph value,ph8.35 is the best for coral growth?

[@zsxking]

It's decrease the CO2 in the tank to increase pH. The reactor to the skimmer air line is CO2 absorbent .

[@Marco-hl2cs]

Shaoxuan Zhang thank you

[@neuwave1]

I've used a CO2 scrubber for several years now. My PH Increased overnight. Since I live in Florida, opening the window year round is not an option. The CO2 scrubber was well worth it.

[@maccafan007]

what are the dimensions of that tank and who is mfg please? Thanks

[@bundyrumbum]

Shipping to Australia coming anytime soon?

[@bundyrumbum]

better yet, Australia based warehouse? we could use some intense competition in the market, which you would obviously instantly be the industry leaders. Warehouse based here would also make reaching the indo market easy.

[@SassyWinterFox]

Jonno Bos id be keen for a warehouse in Australia too! our market is surprisingly bland.

[@rmattioda6364]

where can we purchase the industro double reactor?

[@pbmahaffey]

@bulk reef supply I have a BRS CO2 Scrubber on the way and was wondering if you could give me an idea on how to connect it to my Reef Octopus Classic 110SSS Protein Skimmer? Thanks in advance.

[@BRStv]

Check out this instruction sheet. It'll walk you through how to install the scrubber properly 🙂 www.bulkreefsupply.com/content/post/co2-scrubber-installation

[@pbmahaffey]

@@BRStv Great...thanks. Waiting for my package in the mail.

[@HyperScopeOW]

I just installed my CO2 scrubber and I was curious how long should it take before I notice a difference I know I don't want to have a super drastic change immediately but I was just curious if it's something that can affect within hours or something that takes a few days

[@HyperScopeOW]

thanks for the reply. i have an apex just checked the ph and it has went up from 8.06 to 8.22. i hooked it up last night around 7. didnt block the second hole on my skimmer silencer so it wasnt pulling all the air through the media like it should. capped the second hole this morning and its slowly creeping up. thanks again.

[@88hitcombo]

what is the fish feeding at the bottom at 2:26? some type of dragonette?

[@KalebNJake]

I believe that is a Two Spot Goby (Signigobius biocellatus).

[@88hitcombo]

thanks!

[@TheHelicapt]

Can some tell me where to find the solenoid valve.

[@BRStv]

We got ours through McMaster-Carr. They can get pricy, but there are a ton of great options on their website.

[@jaydenmarrero6350]

Do I need to use it on a skimmer or not

[@abh3960]

cool how to get sps to polip...i have rw8 powerhead alk 9 cal 430...

[@sethswheelhouse]

+BulkReefSupplyCom When should we expect an Update 3?

[@abh3960]

i have aquavitro 8.4...is that ok...?

[@BillyPipes]

what's the name of that new fish

[@kennykirk1686]

The fish he bought for the nudis is a sixline wrasse

[@BillyPipes]

I mean the yellow/green spotted fish with the blue eyes

[@BillyPipes]

BulkReefSupplyCom @0:50 bottom left of the screen

[@kennykirk1686]

Reefing with Billy Pipes looks like Blotched Anthias ( Odontanthias borbonius) to me

[@jackiekearney]

I saw looks like the blotched anthias it's called Japanese anthias it cost $299.

[@zacharygallagher9633]

whats that green monti thats similar to setosa?

[@zacharygallagher9633]

haha now im on the hunt. thanks guys! very helpful channel. keep up the good work and merry xmas!

[@dfresh2989]

OK, time out. This might be a good BRS TV investigates, are you sure that the CO2 that people breve has that much of an impact? I have a feeling with most havc systems nowadays, we would expect 0 impact.

[@BornHandy]

HVAC systems recirculate the same air within the home, so the CO2 definitely builds up.

[@madusonkeeper]

I live where water PH high to bad we couldn't just all switch some water lol

[@Brendan_O]

geez, i didnt realize saltwater is only 7.8. my freshwater is at 8.5 and off the charts alk and cal.

[@DirectCherry]

What fish are those at 2:04?

[@BRStv]

Those are Borbonius (Blotchy) Anthias. :)

[@BillyPipes]

damn Ryan. u getting buff or what lol?

[@ChuckFreeburg]

I think our host has been working out. Neck looks at and angle and looks skinnier idk

[@portwolf2293]

@bulkreefsupplycom updates?

[@rc2300s2r]

@3:06 emperor angle snacking?

[@BRStv]

Looks like he might be!

[@breezyresortsiaton4401]

7:40 SEAHAWKS!!!!! ;-)

[@reggieshpcichlids5060]

Great channel subscribe you

[@MilanNikolicusa]

Can somebody get this guy to talk normal speed instead of 1.25x speed :)

[@garanbuller]

Skol

[@chrism.ingalls4883]

Dont buy the bullshit. I have been in this hobby for 12+ years and my new reef has a ph of 7.8 7.9. I got this scrubber and connected it to my skimmer and it did not increase my ph at all. Better off running kalk or soda ash for alkalinity to raise ph. I contacted brs to assure it was properly hooked up and it is. I posted a negative review on brs website on this specific product and they did not post it. Even ran the outlet tubing outside to pull outside air in(more co2) and that did not work. I would recommend not buying this at all.

[@Fusion10861]

Chris Cannabis works for me been using it for months

[@mrkonradzior]

NaOH...

[@mrkonradzior]

Wodorotlenek Sodu :)

[@xavierfrisbey6118]

I have to say though... this guy is one very un-engaging person to listen to. It's like listening to someone reading an English textbook, then switching to a math textbook, then a science textbook in between every sentence.

[@hsh7942]

Tank looks boring add a anemone