When Clowns Attack... And 34 Minutes Of Other Reef/Tank Stuff. The Gallery Episode 24

[@medkow7415]

I don't even have salt water fish but try to watch every video you put out. They fulfill my saltwater interests. Maybe your new beginner videos you talk about will push me over to start a saltwater tank.

[@MyFirstFishTank]

That's a good idea. Some sort of video that says, "So, you are thinking about buying a saltwater fish tank but haven't pulled the plug yet. Here are ten things that might push you over the edge!"

[@jeffreylucus540]

Omg Matthew. I love your videos!! I could just imagine being in California and setting up tanks with you!!!

[@DadHD]

I’ve watched less than 2 minutes so far and all I see is panic. Chill. If you don’t have time to set up a new tank, don’t. You know yourself rushing never works in this hobby. Once you start the new job and have it down for a few weeks you’ll be less stressed and more focused. Breathe. We know how much you try and cram in and as much as we appreciate that we rather you take your time and make good content, if that means you don’t get us a video every week… so be it. Relax! The cooler will benefit from air travelling in one direction. Front to back or side to side. Changes in direction drastically reduce flow. Same with building computers. We love you, we will be here when things calm down! Enjoy your new challenges and your videos will be better for it. Cheers!

[@foxchase725]

I second this 100% right

[@MyFirstFishTank]

You should feel my stress level today! Not a great morning but I'm starting to settle in! Today is the first day making new videos, so got to get into the rhythm. And yeah, I think I just need to move the chiller outside of the stand. Not a huge project, but for now I guess I'll just leave one of the doors open! Thanks for watching and commenting as always!!! :-)

[@TuanCaCanh]

Very beautiful

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@RogueAquariums]

The tanks look good. You put in a full days work there. The frag tank looks nice. The zoas can be mixed in low as well as higher light. Having your par levels around 80-150 will work well for the Acans and the euphyllia. Love the accent lights. 👌

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Thanks 👍

[@R1nzler84]

Awesome video. Love the lights. Good luck with your new job!🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Thanks so much!

[@pauldeacon8764]

Great video Matt! 😀👍

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Thanks! 👍

[@deantier61]

So love your vids. You make me think before I do anything extreme. 1 year in and going well thanks to you and brs

[@MyFirstFishTank]

That's great to hear Dean, and thanks for the kind words!

[@FamilyTanks]

We always love your content, and it keeps Zosia and I going with our projects. I've promised her we would do another dart frog build next, but after that she's already talking about sea horses!

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Thanks! I can't wait to get my seahorses. Still probably a few months away, but that's okay! I'm in no hurry and I want their home to be perfect!!!

[@njjeff201]

Giddy Yup!!!

[@FamilyTanks]

@@MyFirstFishTank that’s the right way. A good example to everyone.

[@thejeffmccormack]

Congrats on the BRS gig!! Looking forward to continuing the series and getting back into marine aquarium after 21 years. I have a 125-g all-glass was fish only in 1997 and planned to reef, but other priorities (kids, work, life, etc.) took money LOL. I'm a chemical engineer and love how far the community/industry has come with technology and engineering!!

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Hi Jeff, and thanks for the support! And congrats on your decision to get back into the hobby! A lot has changed since 1997 as I'm sure you know! It's an exciting time to get into the hobby. So many developments in the last decade make it a really cool place to be right now. Feel free to email me anytime if you have any questions!

[@freakygoblin3068]

I have a foxface which not only bites when he wants food but loves swimming near any hand which means potential is there to be stung. Not that painful but you do know you've been pricked.

[@MyFirstFishTank]

I used to have a foxface and he was my favorite! but he got so big that I gave him to a friend who had a much, much larger tank! I miss my foxface! But my foxface always stayed away from me so I never had to worry.

[@garrycole9187]

I have the same tank and it is by far the best footprint for the money. I really like the lagoon layout too.

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Yeah, totally agree Garry. It just seems so much bigger than a standard 20 gallon!

[@stevemunn367]

Love your videos love your tanks, look forward to more 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MyFirstFishTank]

More to come! Thanks for watching Steve!

[@swarupnag]

Hi Mathew! Hope you are doing great 😊 what about the continuation of the series" How to Beginner guide to tropical salt water aquarium"..have been eagerly waiting for that series as well😉😊

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Hi Swarup, it's coming! I will be finishing the series... just not on my channel! So stay tuned and I should be able to tell you about the upcoming videos in a couple weeks or sooner!

[@swarupnag]

@@MyFirstFishTank ❤️

[@blastaaraquatics]

Really enjoyed watching your videos! I feel motivated to do maintenance on my tanks after watching your video. I wish I have the space to put together that many tanks. Keep up the wonderful work! Looking forward to hear your new adventure. Happy Reefing!

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Thank you so much! I'm staring at my tanks right now and realizing how much maintenance I have to do! Yikes!

[@steely185]

The heat in the cabinet will eventually cause a problem. I had a chiller that ran on a tank I had set up in the garage and it worked fine for a while. The chiller started to melt the outlet it was plugged into after a while. The plug was rated for the chiller as well. I would work on a solution and avoid a possible fire or electrical issue from the chiller working overtime.

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Hey Daniel, thanks for the personal anecdote. Yeah, I agree with you. I think the only long term fix is to move the chiller out of the cabinet and place it next to stand. For now I'll just keep that one door open until i get around to it. Best not to risk a fire, right!!!!????

[@bluereef9530]

Your frag tank don't need to be cycled. As long no fish your coral be fine. Looks nice, I used to used egg create. Only became a algea trap. I use rocks as a more natural frag tank. Very clean tank good luck

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Yeah, got fish and lots of corals! But, I added already cycled ceramic media so it came pre-cycled basically! You are the second person to mention rocks. I like that idea as my frag racks always just become algae traps!

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

I have kept piranhas and clown fish are definitely way more vicious (to humans). Mine chomps on my hand hard enough to draw blood if I get too close to his anemone, whereas my piranhas would always hide in the corner of the tank whenever I needed to put my hand in it. Oh well, another good reason to keep my hand out of the reef tank.😆

[@Algaewarrior]

Great video. You got a lot of work done! Have you thought about making some little Rock structures for underneath the frag rack? It could create a place for the fish to hide and add more biofiltration.

[@MyFirstFishTank]

You know, I haven't though about that yet. I figured the fish in there were likely okay. But I just may eventually!

[@anniejefferson4642]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaa. So excited with brs announcement

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Thank you so much Annie! I'm super excited!

[@anniejefferson4642]

@@MyFirstFishTank very smart move on their part. I was hoping. Im super excited for you.

[@lamedrums]

First minute I thought something was beeping in my house. Had me walking around like a lunatic.

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Ha! That's hilarious! And sorry about that!! :-0!

[@sporcu1175]

love the video! what kind of coral was the one at 13:00? it was the one that sorta looked like a tree

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Hard to say they were coming so fast! Could be zoas on a rock, or a leather coral?

[@sporcu1175]

@@MyFirstFishTank It was probably a leather coral, it looked like a spiny tree with spots?

[@kylem1208]

You got this. Don't worry

[@MyFirstFishTank]

:-)

[@brianredban9393]

👍👍

[@MyFirstFishTank]

:-)

[@soccerbum474]

Bring that jawbreaker to the center

[@MyFirstFishTank]

On it. Thanks Cole!

[@suvporridge2603]

My clown tries to attack my hand too but she just tail whips me

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Ha, love it! Does it hurt?

[@suvporridge2603]

@@MyFirstFishTank i only feel the water movement when she whips, not the tail itself

[@njjeff201]

Matthew... too many tanks... I'll give you my address... lol. Did you lose Clowns? I thought you had like a dozen at one time. Good luck at the new position, I know you'll be successful!!

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Agreed, too many tanks for sure. But I need one more... eventually. Got to be like a 180 gallon peninsula tank, fowlr! Not yet though, that's for sure! I have lost two clowns since getting the 12, but the rest have been moved to other tanks. And thanks! I started my new job today! HOpefully you'll see the new videos coming out starting in a couple weeks!

[@leroycline8849]

I have been debating ordering the 25 lagoon

[@MyFirstFishTank]

I really like the size. It feels bigger because the footprint is bigger with less height.

[@leroycline8849]

I'm new to all of this I have a petco 20 high for about 2 months now and like the sleekness of the rimless and aio

[@KikiMazet]

I saw that you had a longnose hawk fish with the cleaner shrimp. Have you every experience aggression or have heard of aggression between the two? I was in love with the fish at my LFS but they really put me off of it because I was worried about my cleaner shrimp

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Hi there of Court. You're not the first person to have this concern. I've never had a problem with mine, but I've definitely heard of aggression between Hawke Fish and cleaner shrimp. It must be on a case by case basis but I have not had aggression, but that doesn't mean you won't!

[@xavirgutierrez]

Where did you get your art on the wall? I love that puffer one and want to find it

[@MyFirstFishTank]

My wife has found most of the artwork at thrift shops actually! The puffer was one of her best finds to date!

[@xavirgutierrez]

@@MyFirstFishTank oh man 😭😭😭 I love that one. I’ve been looking for something similar but no luck

[@alexpellman8637]

Hey has ur blue Sapphire been aggressive toward other fish I’ve heard they’re peaceful. Just wondering what ur experience has been

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Never. My clownfish are way more aggressive! But I've seen the sapphire damsels be aggressive toward each other for sure! So it is hit or miss!

[@KennyboyGM]

Put the chiller outside

[@MyFirstFishTank]

Already did! Boy do I need to make an update video!

[@lunes-1]

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[@harkinsaquatics]

Let me know if you want me to 3d pint you some custom frag rack feet.

[@MyFirstFishTank]

I forget that you have 3d printer skills! Thanks for the offer Chris! I may have to take you up on that once I get sick of looking at these pvc feet!

[@anniejefferson4642]

I told you. Take doors off. Very bad. Your gonna burn it out.

[@MyFirstFishTank]

You're right. I'm leaving the door open now and will eventually have to move the chiller next to the stand.