Violet Jones UPGRADES from a 55G to a 150G Reef Tank

It has been a year since we met comedian Violet Jones and looked at her 55-gallon reef tank. Since he was in California, Vic decided to pop out for a visit to see how her reef tank is doing. Victor and Violet sit down to discuss her upgrade to a 155-gallon tank, finding deals on Facebook Marketplace, and Violet's cost conscious, DIY approach to reefing. There are a lot of good tips, and laughs, for hobbyists of all levels in this episode.
If you need a refresher on Violet's first video;
• Reef Chat with Comedia...
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[@Brad-k]

Violet and her partner did an amazing job with their new tank. I love how down to earth she is!

[@WorldWideCorals]

Right! We can't get enough of her!

[@garywright8073]

The fish are really showing off that real estate. They look so happy being able to actually get some speed! I love this build!

[@paulrod53]

You guys are officially the best aquatic channel

[@WorldWideCorals]

Awww... thank you for the high praise!

[@garywright8073]

Victor is kind of like the Joe rogan of the reefing world. He has so much charisma and handles the interviews so well! These videos are true gems in learning more about this hobby.

[@Val_Halla777]

This series is so great! Thanks guys!!🙏

[@WorldWideCorals]

Thank you!

[@noahjames7848]

What an incredible tank! The rockscape looks so natural. It's a perfect balance of negative space. Plus the long + shallow tank size is on point. It looks like a much bigger tank. 💯💯💯💯

[@WorldWideCorals]

I totally agree!

[@pamlogan2376]

Love seeing everyone’s tanks! Tks great channel! Love world wide corals!

[@WorldWideCorals]

Glad you like them!

[@78matt]

Splitting the tank in half to acclimate fish was really smart. I have killed more fish then corals, have to try this.

[@WorldWideCorals]

Such a smart idea!

[@MikeyColon]

Keep up the great content - I can't get enough!

[@WorldWideCorals]

Thank you for watching!

[@nxdevera]

Great video but gave me an idea for a new series. Something informational to help newer reefers. Maybe Vic and WWC could check out some new reefer's tanks and give them advice for what they're doing wrong and how to succeed. People do crazy things and could be quite entertaining!

[@WorldWideCorals]

We are always open to trying this again!

[@mikedelape6609]

going from 150 too 5000 gallons is quite the jump lol

[@mteske1]

I like how Vic kept it real telling her she would need someone to maintain it. Haha

[@Val_Halla777]

Nice job! Great call going with the Modular Marine overflow!…that’s what I used also and they’re awesome. Really well designed and built. Cheers

[@WorldWideCorals]

Thank you!

[@crazybear8138]

Brilliant!! This video is great! :D

[@steffenopenheimer3601]

This girl is amazing...i simply love her.

[@paulrod53]

5000-7000 gallons is wild

[@queencityreefs]

Very cool! Great job! 👌✌

[@WorldWideCorals]

Thanks a lot!

[@kevanbygate9485]

Love these people they are so good reefing on a budget.

[@WorldWideCorals]

Absolutely! Thank you for watching!

[@MrGarciaJr]

Very cool. I would love to hear more about how you got the glass looking like new.

[@estonianreefer2851]

Awesome DIY. No mention of how PO4 and NO3 are managed or will be ? Or did I miss that part?

[@Ca4rless6969]

28:22 I see Casper next to the return pump sick set up Adam

[@Easy_Reef]

What are the odds, I literally just watched the video you guys uploaded with her 55g tank!! Also casper is at 23:15!

[@WorldWideCorals]

Never tell us the odds 🤣🤣

[@burtminshew4812]

The egg crate divider I have done for years. Love the videos with her. Tank looks great and I know that was a lot of work buffing the scratches. 5000 gallon tank will be here only job period 😂

[@WorldWideCorals]

But what a job that would be 😅

[@burtminshew4812]

@@WorldWideCorals 👍...I'll take that job any days of the week.

[@Ceo_ReefFresh]

Love you guysss

[@WorldWideCorals]

Awww....thank you!

[@scottallan6770]

She's the best!!!

[@WorldWideCorals]

100%

[@cegentry]

What time you go to sleep grandma!!! 😂😂😂 Tank looks great. Two things I would change. I would scrape that coralline. Tank would instantly look 300% better and the best part….it only costs a few ounces of elbow grease. Other thing is that skimmer. I have one. It is small for that tank. That being said that is not my gripe. My gripe is that once you use a Octo with the DC Varios pump you will never think about using an AC pump ever again. I completely understand the “on the cheap” aspect of this tank but that is one area I wouldn’t cut corners. The DC Octo’s are soooooo good. Overall this tank is lit. Only going to get better with time. Great job!!! Vic cracking jokes…..I love it!!!

[@WorldWideCorals]

Thanks for watching!

[@thirstyjay305]

You need more corals!! Angry bird!

[@WorldWideCorals]

Never enough corals!!!

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

How often does she dose two part?

[@dusk1947]

She won me with her opening comment: "As you know, we love a budget"... Thank you for including that. I find it odd how so many video's of reef tanks omit that part or ignore it completely. Sure, we all love a beautiful tank. But affording one, is often a multi-year project. Few of us can just turn around and put a 5 or 6 figure tank in. Long-term planning and budgeting is a point I can not only relate to, I really appreciate seeing in video's. Second, the tank looks great. Young, but great. Well done Ms. Jones.

[@WorldWideCorals]

Thank you for this! We want to make sure to show that you can have beautiful tanks without breaking your bank and Violet never ceases to surprise us

[@taylorlee4344]

I found the fish on her sump! Next to the anti aquarium club smile😊

[@ironictoo]

I was wondering why you went with a chiller instead of just a couple of fans for evaporative cooling? I’m in southern ca also and added some fans this summer when my tank was overheating, it works surprisingly well. I was wondering if you already tried that and it wasn’t strong enough?

[@calisky7342]

I think it also depends on your location in So CA and how hot summer gets. I am also in So Cal and used to use fans. My house doesn't have the ac and when we traveled in August a few years ago and left the windows shut, the tank got way too hot and I lost some corals. Did not want to risk in any more and got a chiller. There are summers I don't even turn it on. Like so far this summer my chiller stays off. Was is worth it to buy it? Yes!, such a piece of mind, I never know how hot summer will get or when I end up traveling.

[@WoodysGamertag]

That seven foot tank was only 155 gallons? Are you sure?

[@WorldWideCorals]

We trust what Violet said

[@WoodysGamertag]

@@WorldWideCorals Roger that, thanks for the reply

[@mikedelape6609]

it looks narrow, probably 18 inches thats why

[@Ray-wr2wr]

what is benefits feeding ?

[@aarond.4275]

What did she say she feeds the torches??

[@CodeNfX]

Benepets

[@Reefkpr1]

Nice work Violet!!! I can tell you know your stuff. What material did you use to cover/skin the stand????????

[@Arie_Idaho_Reef]

Human Skin @reefkpr1

[@WorldWideCorals]

It was similar to cabinet lining paper.

[@WorldWideCorals]

😂😂😂

[@sebastiang6179]

nice video :)

[@WorldWideCorals]

Thanks!

[@inventoryking]

What was the food she was feeding the torches? I missed it

[@Reefkpr1]

Benepets.

[@inventoryking]

@@Reefkpr1 Thanks Phillip

[@Zunador]

Casper is at 28:21

[@Zunador]

@WorldWideCorals How do I get my swag pack for finding Casper first?

[@REEFTANKGENIUS]

Unless it’s taken apart and re put back together. The main inner seal is not changed . So you putting new silicone on the inner Seam is not rebuilt. It’s a bandaid. Good luck.

[@tattooman1971shane]

how and what do you do to get your toadstool so big ?

[@ozzman31982]

I don't know what she did, but mine loves phyto. High light and flow.

[@godaya]

What to you usually feed torches ?

[@WorldWideCorals]

You can feed Reef-Roids! We like to feed anything on the smaller "milkier" side. So Reef-Roids, Oysterfeast, and small foods they'll hold onto.

[@explicitreef4542]

What does she feed the torches?

[@allboutdabenjis]

Benereef

[@explicitreef4542]

@@allboutdabenjisThanks

[@andibandi1190]

Violet is very competent! I have spent 20 years reading the „Koralle“ magazine in order to understand all this stuff🤡

[@larrymattecheck3303]

Wow she move it full of water why all the extra work so much more weight! 😅 anyway beautiful tank keep up the hard work 🎉

[@kristamez9912]

It’s in the ato container

[@WhozaCardoza]

28:21 CASPER!!

[@zachary_smith1]

Why did you stop your sentence you said do you see em swimming in front of power head and stopped. Mine do that. What does that mean

[@EastSideAquatics]

Buy a mighty magnet to clean 5000 gallon tank lol and there’s no need to dive. I just can’t justify paying 1k for a magnet

[@WorldWideCorals]

That's one way to do it!

[@theapprenticesurvivalguide]

28:21 by the return

[@luissegadepinin8780]

Ohh my..... 😮 I gotta clean that 🧼🧼🧽🧽😅😊

[@WorldWideCorals]

😂😂👏👏👏

[@davidtranmedia5112]

5000 gal your gonna have to build the house around it. Ain't no joke

[@RAYDONTPLAY1]

22:15

[@T_Barrington]

Victor says he dont do social media but constantly posts a KZbin videos???

[@WorldWideCorals]

LOL!

[@arnelpichardo2541]

23:15 casper

[@mariaechevarria7663]

I found Casper 😂

[@mistersniffer6838]

I wonder if she would like to change her name to Violet Marlini??

[@racso415]

I see all the time stamps and still donde see casper 😂 this why i will never find one

[@69Pandaman69]

Oh no, 28:21

[@chrislovesky5402]

"Reefing on a budget" *has 7 AI Primes* 😂

[@mikedelape6609]

that is a budget, there only 230 a light, i have 7 radions xr30s there 1000 a piece lol

[@malinoisnation9392]

She’s not ugly

[@69Pandaman69]

😂 is it 23:15

[@jsaquaticX]

❤😮

[@WorldWideCorals]

😊 Thanks for watching!

[@jsaquaticX]

@@WorldWideCorals

[@rueric3631]

28:21

[@locksmith9580]

Casper 28:21

[@REEFTANKGENIUS]

So another words it could leak at any moment!

[@jacoblazaruk6062]

I would like to say the new iPhone is not water proof it’s water resistant. I took a couple of photos in my last tank (and yes I mean IN the tank) and I destroyed my phone.

[@WorldWideCorals]

Oh no! Yes, always double check because water proof & water resistant are not the same 😔

[@isaacvillafuerte5711]

LMAOOOOOOO

[@lovermansmith9082]

Please , give me a break

[@malinoisnation9392]

Her tank is thriving and her fish are fat. Not all advice is appreciated;)

[@user-pr9cg5if3c]

shes trippin tuff

[@WorldWideCorals]

She be

[@user-pr9cg5if3c]

you pushed a fully filled fish tank across a room??? this some bull shi.....

[@WorldWideCorals]

🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@justinmartin2873]

Kind of frustrating this chick trying to tell you you’re wrong with all this stuff

[@WildlifeWondersProductions]

23:15 casper