Waterbox Cube 20 Update: Nano Reef Tank Tour & New Corals

Waterbox Cube 20 Update: Nano Reef Tank Tour & New Corals | Blue Reef Tank
This week, I'll be showing you some of the new corals I've got for the Waterbox Cube 20 and sharing some updates on this nano reef tank, including the corals and fish.
I've also noticed that my fish have some odd and funny behaviours - it's amazing how each fish has its own personality and behaves differently. If your fish has any funny behaviours or unique things they do, let me know in the comment section as I would love to hear more stories.
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0:00​​​​​​ - Intro
0:38 - Adding New Corals
2:​​​​22 - Feeding NPS Corals
3:12​​​​​ - Glass Cleaning Routine
4:49​ - How To Clean Filter Sock
6:25 - Tank Updates (Corals & Fish)
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[@livinbytheocean2032]

Hello from RI! The lyrics to the music you used towards the end says to come back home. Your video is definitely calling me to come back to the reef community!

[@piccuh]

How have I not found your channel before?! This is exactly the kind of video that makes me excited to get into my tank. That makes reefing look fun again- even the boring tasks. So rare to find. Please keep making them! They are inspiring

[@BlueReefTank]

Thank you so much! Glad that you enjoyed them

[@JayStoneEnts]

So I spend my days editing wedding photos in my office with my 2 Freshwater tanks by my side, and your videos popped up as a recommended channel and I am so glad they did. Beautiful stuff, please keep it up

[@magalimckay4685]

Thank you for sharing your videos with us. I'm a new reefer struggling with some common issues and sometimes it gets me down. But then I see your videos and I'm reminded what I'm working towards and why it's worth it. Your videos are both inspirational and soothing to me and I'm really grateful I get to see your beautiful work. Thanks again. 😊

[@MikaTarkela]

This thing is so beautiful!

[@BriansAquariums]

I love the feeling when after you are done cleaning the tank and all of the algae spores from the glass have been caught up by the filter sock or skimmer. That freshly clean tank with ultra clear water and glass feeling is incredible! As usual keep up the AMAZING videos man.

[@linlang6896]

珊瑚真是太美了👍

[@dymone4894]

A beautiful setup! Waterbox are on sale today. Seriously considering taking the plunge into my first saltwater tank. The Cube 20 looks about right to start.

[@jaysrealreefuk]

Loved the footage of the dragonets feeding 👌 awesome channel - looking forward to the next one.

[@ohwowcreate]

Love this tank

[@Agcz1213]

This is one of the best nano tank I've ever seen on KZbin with such cool music and cinematography!! Kudos to you ❤️❤️

[@BlueReefTank]

Thanks a lot Chethan 😊

[@settsreef4164]

Another stunning video, great stuff!!

[@rwar2014]

Love your tank. On week three of my initial setup on my 20 gallon cube. A couple clowns probably added this weekend then some corals

[@BlueReefTank]

All the best with setting up the tank 🙂 Any questions just let me know

[@skitf_001]

freaking love this tank, hope the best for that spider sponge!

[@darwindelacruz]

9:40 the cutest moment for me

[@melaniesimpson6322]

Dragonets are so cute! Beautiful tank!!

[@BlueReefTank]

They are my favourites 🥰

[@melaniesimpson6322]

@@BlueReefTank Hope to have a pair someday. :-)

[@laskasase]

Even if this guy films working on clogged sewer line, I would enjoy equally!

[@lorenzospina3174]

This tank looks awesome 😍.

[@eisenhowerlau1153]

It made me so peaceful every time watching your videos.

[@BlueReefTank]

😇😇😇

[@youronlycow]

awesome video love it! love the music very very very much it's beautiful

[@k4Zz666]

I love your Videos so much! 💙

[@stefanengdahl6744]

bro your channel is going to blow up such a good content!

[@BlueReefTank]

I hope so too! Fingers crossed

[@stefanengdahl6744]

@@BlueReefTank keep it up, oh and i just started subscribing, but like it’s so calming lol

[@codyreedwashere]

Your videos relax me

[@Blockoidcube]

So relaxing love it 😊

[@bradtate10]

I'd kill for a tank like this, so beautiful! I'm yet to make the jump from freshwater as saltwater just feels so much more complex and overwhelming to me!

[@kksheff9296]

it is so much more complex but you'll likely never go back to freshwater lol. That's what happened to me 🤣

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

It’s really not that complex at all (or at least, it doesn’t HAVE to be). I have a softie/anemone tank and I can’t remember the last time I tested the water (I might check the salinity every now and then to make sure it’s right). Last time I did a water change was over a month ago and the corals are all happy. I don’t have a skimmer - the only things in the filter is a bit of filter mat, some Seachem Matrix, and a little bag of carbon. If you get into stony corals it’s a different story - you need to pay attention to alkalinity and calcium and magnesium and pH and keeping your nitrate and phosphate in check. But softies are very forgiving and easy.

[@raymondmumford6255]

Your tank is beautiful ❤

[@Amit-xq2bt]

Good

[@SidsDrakon]

That is a beautiful tank

[@BlueReefTank]

Thanks Ricardo!

[@DaveGraffiti108]

where did you get your mangroves from? and noticed you simply dropped them in your overflow chamber... awesome little addition

[@denomreget]

you have too much time :))

[@BlueReefTank]

Still not enough haha

[@RRWerken]

Why not change to an Intank Media Basket? Best decision I’ve ever made for my tank. No more messing around with socks. Socks aren’t fully clean as well except if you let em sit in bleach. My sock cleaning method: Rinse out under tap. Soak in RODI + bleach for 2 days. Soak in RODI for 2 days Hang dry for 2 days. Result were white socks like the socks I put on my feet :P Tank is looking great!

[@BlueReefTank]

Thanks for the tip Robin :) I will probably change it to the filter cup soon

[@larrybu2000]

Where did you buy your algea scraper that you used to clean your tank in this video?

[@BlueReefTank]

I got them from my LFS :)

[@jules2545]

My Waterbox 20 cube has just passed the 5 month mark, I am please to say that I am seeing spots of coraline all over the place now. My Blasto shows me five new heads when she lifts up her skirt :-) Out of interest what intensity setting do you use on your Kessil. My peak intensity is 30% anything over that an some of my corals close up. Most corals for me are zoas and LPS. I just love Goniapora and clams. I will wait a little longer before I get a clam.

[@BlueReefTank]

You've done a great job with your cube! Mine is currently at 35% intensity. Anything above that and my corals start to bleach.

[@travel_as_you_like]

I have watched all of your videos and loved it. I have a doubt, while you’re cleaning with that blade doesn’t it damage the glue which glass holds at the corners?

[@BlueReefTank]

It can damage it but as long as you don't go in the silicone, it should be fine. 🙂 when I scrape the sides, I try to be very careful

[@newbreefer5497]

Love your videos mate!!! You inspired me to start a Nano tank and i purchased the exact one you have. I'm just wondering if your still running the same filtration that you put in originally. Im thinking of using marine pure rather than the bio balls it comes with. Maybe if you could share what's your filtration now would be very much appreciated. Thanks again and keep up the awesome videos!!!

[@BlueReefTank]

I actually still kept all the original filters and I added a couple of bio balls. That's all the filtration I have on my tank. The only thing I change recently is the filter sock to a filter cup. It makes maintenance so much easier! :) I hope that helps

[@newbreefer5497]

@@BlueReefTank Mate that makes sense!!! where did you buy the filter cup? i just finished setting up the tank. i replaced the bio balls with Caribsea Arm extra coarse and place it on the netbag where the bioballs are. Its suggested by my LFS also he sold me a Bubble Magus QQ2 nano skimmer. the LFS is selling it hard but i was going to copy you. Not sure yet if ill use it yet.

[@frankling6394]

Hello, greetings from Colombia ,,, congratulations for your channel and for your videos ,,,, I ask you what kind of light do you use for the mangroves? ,,,, a greeting

[@BlueReefTank]

It's just a normal light for freshwater planted tank 🙂

[@frankling6394]

@@BlueReefTank Thank you

[@Si1verSmoke]

What is your lighting program for the a360x?

[@BlueReefTank]

Sorry for the late reply! I will show that in future videos! :D

[@joshthomas2841]

Did you make a video on the lid you made for this tank? Thinking about getting a cube 20 myself but definitely want a lid

[@BlueReefTank]

Not for this cube 20 but I make the exact same lid for my peninsula 25 🙂 You can check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqvRlKx5qppgnNk

[@jacobek6535]

Great tank! My yellowtail blenny loves sleeping at the corner of the glass😂 What’s the maintenance like on having a tank with a pretty large bio load? I have a waterbox 15 gallon with two fish and a shrimp and I always have 0 nitrate and phosphate when it’s time for my weekly water change. Was wondering how many more fish i could add.

[@BlueReefTank]

I reckon as long as you're consistent with the water changes, you should be fine. You can probably have 3-4 small fish in that tank :)

[@simonevalmacco8126]

Very nice Tank!! which scraper are you using? Thank you very much! :)

[@BlueReefTank]

Hi Simone, It's called the flipper magnet cleaner 🙂

[@simonevalmacco8126]

@@BlueReefTank thank you very much! Do you have the name also of the stick scraper?

[@kschannel727]

Looks pretty good. May I ask what RODI filter system are you using?

[@BlueReefTank]

I got mine from ebay :) The brand is "shield"

[@RobBoryckiGolf]

Maybe nitrates too high for the algae?

[@timothydoyle3380]

New subscriber here. I have to ask, how long have you kept that carnation coral? They are notorious for not living in a tank.

[@BlueReefTank]

Hi Tim, Thanks for the sub! The carnation aren't doing too well as expected even though I feed them everyday with phytoplankton and meaty foods.

[@timothydoyle3380]

@@BlueReefTank awe, that's too bad. I've wanted to try one for a long time now. I was hopeful you found the secret. Best wishes!

[@enrique7501]

This Waterbox is compatible with clownfish?

[@AdamSmith-zd7vr]

Tank looks amazing, how long has it been up set up?

[@BlueReefTank]

Thanks Adam! I believed it's now the 11th month :)

[@AdamSmith-zd7vr]

Thanks, I’m only a month into my Waterbox 20, so far really love the tank. Love the look and setup of yours!

[@JT7POV]

what are those spots you see in black filtration? consumed by salt? can they be removed? or is it a cosmetic defect that remains after a long time that the aquarium is started? 4:10 or 10:00

[@BlueReefTank]

Are you referring to the coralline algae?

[@JT7POV]

@@BlueReefTank or the black filter ruined, I don't know what those things are but is there a way to restore it and get it back all black?

[@shannonbillows3776]

Where did you get your lid from for the waterbox 20?

[@BlueReefTank]

Hi Shannon - I use a magnetic fly screen as the lid for my waterbox. You can find a video of how I make them here 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqvRlKx5qppgnNk

[@shannonbillows3776]

@@BlueReefTank Amazing thank you!

[@Cal559]

What’s your Nero pump and Kessil settings. I have the exact same setup. Thanks!

[@BlueReefTank]

Sorry for the late reply! I will show that in future videos! :D

[@RobBoryckiGolf]

Why did you choose the cube 20 over peninsula 25??

[@BlueReefTank]

I have both Waterbox cube 20 and peninsula 25 and I like them both :)

[@kikibokil2363]

How much size your aquarium bro? Please answer, thanks

[@BlueReefTank]

It's a 20 gallon tank :)

[@rayterranella1]

Better be careful using that razor. You can easily slice into you silicone!

[@BlueReefTank]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@junito1957]

AS MUCH AS I LOVE YOUR TANK YOU NEED TO GET A BIGGER ONE LIKE A 75 OR 120 ,THEN WE ALL COULD SEE WHAT YOU COULD DO WITH IT , LOVE YOUR SELECTION OF MUSIC

[@BlueReefTank]

That's in my to-do list when I move to a bigger space 😉

[@donkingisafatbiotch]

Nice tank! Are your mangroves attached to sand or rock in the back chambers?

[@BlueReefTank]

They aren't attach to anything actually 😅 Just kinda floating around

[@donkingisafatbiotch]

@@BlueReefTank wow really? How long have you had them like this? No problem with the roots?

[@BlueReefTank]

@@donkingisafatbiotch Probably 6 months or so? Never had any issue with the roots so far 😅 I heard that if you have a weak points (weak /uneven silicone etc) in your tank, the roots can actually makes it worse

[@donkingisafatbiotch]

@@BlueReefTank noted thank you. I think I am going to add a little sand / rock for it in the back Chamber to block off the roots from the bottom silicone and give them something to attach to.

[@BlueReefTank]

@@donkingisafatbiotch Great idea!

[@finn.wessemius2653]

I have my toadstool sitting right underneath the lamp. Does is like high lighting?

[@BlueReefTank]

Mine doesn't seem to be bothered by it :)

[@finn.wessemius2653]

@@BlueReefTank alright! Your tank looks gorgeous m8. Imma have it one day XD

[@marinefalcon8996]

What do you feed your NPS corals

[@BlueReefTank]

That powder is from reef revolution 🙂

[@phaedonio8720]

how much does it take you to maintain per month

[@Dhira125]

Yay 1st like

[@bryanpickett6098]

acclimating corals? i use to acclimate mine when i started the hobby but now i do the ole drop in , out of curiosity any reason you acclimate yours?

[@BlueReefTank]

By doing slow drip acclimation, we're essentially matching the water parameters slowly to our tank so as to not cause any shock to the corals. If you normally get your water from the same LFS that you got your coral from, then the water parameters should be very similar but because I make my own water, the difference in water parameters (pH, Alk, Calc etc.) can cause a lot of stress or even kill the corals 🙂 Hence why I always acclimate my corals and it doesn't hurt to be extra "safe" I guess

[@wyattcooper9966]

What scraper is that??

[@BlueReefTank]

It's a scraper from flipper 😄

[@abielmanchego2270]

What is this beautiful musics name very peaceful hottest time of the video 7:00

[@BlueReefTank]

All the music is in the description 🙂

[@abielmanchego2270]

Thank you so much that music was so annoying to find again thank you so much for helping me beautiful music

[@JT7POV]

link order this tunk?

[@BlueReefTank]

I got it from my LFS but it's a Waterbox tank so everywhere should sell this 🙂

[@no1brittbarbiefan]

What temp do you keep this tank at?

[@BlueReefTank]

Around 24-26 Celcius

[@SuperSteezyTV]

i think this could be a great tank but I wouldn't know bc the music was so off putting I had to skip. could be a personal problem, or could be whats holding you back from 50x views. try maybe something more upbeat and instrumental? good luck!

[@BlueReefTank]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@JT7POV]

Name coral pink 2:31?

[@BlueReefTank]

It's a carnation tree coral.

[@JT7POV]

@@BlueReefTank and name coral pink electric and white on rocks? 10:05

[@Savag31]

I hate that I watched this video. Just bought a WB 20 Cube with money I dont have

[@HCBCHEMISTRY]

Looks over crowded and not mature