How to add Fish to a New Reef Aquarium Super Simple Budget Reef Ep3
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4 жыл бұрынToday we are adding fish to our Fluval Evo 13.5 aka the Super Simple Budget Reef. I'll show you how to add fish in a safe way to your new reef aquarium.
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Fluval Evo 13.5 Aquarium: geni.us/Vnq2aA
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Aquarium Heater: geni.us/ZWpE
Wavemaker: geni.us/SQFz7Vc
TDS Pen (for checking RODI Water): geni.us/IFa6
Tropic Marin Pro Reef Salt: geni.us/55Z5S
Brightwell Neo Marine Salt: geni.us/pOo0
Refractometer (for checking salt levels): geni.us/mjS7
Hanna Salinity Pen (for checking salt levels): geni.us/ROeCWY
Seneye Reef: geni.us/nlMoaZV
Salifert Ammonia Test Kit: geni.us/Ba5ZSB
Salifert Nitrite Test Kit: geni.us/lzvJV
Salifert Nitrate Test Kit: geni.us/EHSJJ5
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@leechatterton6150 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and great delivery of information in a friendly and understanding format . Really enjoying your content, after a 15 year break from keeping a marine tank . Thanks Lee
@krazykidz4532 4 жыл бұрын
Top video as usual. Well explained. Keeps us even old reefers glued to watching 😂
@leighspeck4398 4 жыл бұрын
Have kept tropical for 5 years plus. Think it’s time to move into reef, due to watching these spot on videos.👍
@TailEndCustoms 4 жыл бұрын
When I get a Aarons notification I stop everything to watch! Bravo can’t wait for the next one. Thanks
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
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@stevemiller8239 Жыл бұрын
I do not see a way to subscribe, but love this series thus far. Thank You!!
@DanielSerranoRamos 4 жыл бұрын
Love your vids. I especially like this series because I've been considering this particular tank for awhile
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
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@juanmelgar152 4 жыл бұрын
That was fun!!! Thank you for sharing. Waiting for espisode 4!!!!
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
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@deborahmcdow9113 3 жыл бұрын
Just Starting Out, You've been very helpful!!
@dylanstout7903 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much you are amazing I learned so many things thank you
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
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@adriantoth7016 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, how often do you recomend to test the water parameters, during cycle process ?
@prbz9794 4 жыл бұрын
love your videos man
@prbz9794 4 жыл бұрын
just started my first reef after watching your super cheap reef videos and its looking good
@danielellam2044 4 жыл бұрын
great for knowledge take the stress off when you watch the videos should write your own book on exsprinence you have had with the hobby. always come back to this channle when i need to know something
@JeanEstevez 4 жыл бұрын
Hey aaron i got this tank with the skimmer first salt tank ever wish me luck. I have learn a lot in this channel good luck with your store cant wait for an update
@joshhopkins2407 3 жыл бұрын
Is this a case of getting the salinity correct temp ph etc then just add fish and colony or do i need to add conoly prior to adding fish ?
@lexandkp6329 3 жыл бұрын
What fish do you recommend for the fluval evo and how many could actually do well in it? Also, do I suppose feed the fish lightly after 24 hours has passed or feed them lightly right away?
@richmatty5561 4 жыл бұрын
I love my evo. Be sad when it goes for my reefer350. I've learnt so much in the 2years of having this tank after the disaster of my rsm130d due to my old lfs being crap for advice. Kettering aquactics have been great with me and I will be getting everything from them for my next build. Love your lfs
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
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@angryowlaquariums40 4 жыл бұрын
Great audio, save these settings 👍I'd refrain from stating that bottled bacteria will work 'instantly'. A good thread on R2R showed it could be between 2 days to 2 weeks to show a noticeable affect on ammonia levels. Interested in your ammonia history to prove this though 🦉🍻
@ianryan606 4 жыл бұрын
Hi I have now got the Fluval Evo 13.5 tank not sure if i'm doing something wrong or not the tank is full chamber 1 and 2 are full but chamber 3 is around half full is this right.
@operationhotshotinc.6887 4 жыл бұрын
can you tell me the biggest difference between RODI water and Distlled Water? can i use distilled water to mix with salt for my first tank? or just for top off?
@mrsmiggins9465 3 жыл бұрын
Just got my first marine tank the fluval Evo..i will be taking back the live rock, due to not wanting beasties in my tank..getting dry rock instead. Just bought my new return pipe to replace my duck bills, to create waves with no need for wave maker, also bought the smart switch! Im also surprised how quickly you added fish? Thought you had to run tank for WEEKS before adding fish?
@salvatoredisanto17 4 жыл бұрын
I copied this method on a fluval 32.5 gal. and everything is going VERY well! its been 7 days since adding fish. the only thing is I don't like to turn the light off because my fish (2 baby clowns) get SPOOKED. They get scared and panic. soo I leave the blue light on very dim and they seem to sleep wayy better with zero stress. any suggestions? just afraid of algae.
@chrstopherramos 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 40+ gallon Hexagonal tank and these videos are helpful but im still just not sure how to set up
@stevenpenman1744 4 жыл бұрын
once our living room is finished being decorated floored plastered etc.... we are going with this tank thanks to your video recently. excited to finally try out salt water. cheers dude :)
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
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@st1922 3 жыл бұрын
There’s a slight issue. I bought the tank, and was about to buy the heater until I realized the lights get REALLY hot! I’m sure this is normal, but do I even need the heater, considering the heat of the light?
@littlebear2687 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely loved this video! Liked and subscribed so I can keep up on the learning since I want a saltwater tank. I have 3 freshwater tanks now but want to upgrade my hobby to something a little more challenging. Did my research on beginner saltwater tanks and read that beginners should have a tank at least 55 gallons because of everything that can go wrong. Sounds pretty expensive to find out if I will fail or succeed. Anyone have any thoughts/opinions on that?
@RunBraydenRun 4 жыл бұрын
Hey did you end up getting the tank. And I don’t think you need a 55g I would start with a 25.
@larrycasazza4375 4 жыл бұрын
Can you add Chaeto micro algae to the filter box
@loon3y667 4 жыл бұрын
When will the next episode be up Aaron looking forward to seeing the next steps in this nano reef series.. might have to get one if all goes well 😝👍
@berniesengers9844 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I've been cycling my tank during lockdown, with out fish. I just added fish today as the tank cycled properly. Do you still reccomend keeping lights off or am I good to go ahead and have them on? I didnt have the lights on for the last 2 months.
@WhiteKoneko 4 жыл бұрын
I'd leave lights off until fish settle in.
@TheCardiff1927 3 жыл бұрын
How much sand did you use ??
@fernm8251 4 жыл бұрын
Ive just got one will be my first whens the next episode coming!😣😂
@heykyu5892 4 жыл бұрын
Am I able to use filter media from my well cycled freshwater tank for my saltwater tank? Do I still have to add in bottled bacteria?
@foxchase725 4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately saltwater and freshwater bacteria are different. So it wouldn't work.
@MrJuniormikey 2 жыл бұрын
Are you in the seattle area?
@stevemiller8239 Жыл бұрын
Got it
@803nigel 3 жыл бұрын
How many small fish can fit in a tank this size?
@norfolkreefer5801 4 жыл бұрын
Was there an episode 4 ?or did it all go wrong?keen to know as I’m considering this as my first nano tank!
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
Comes out on Sunday 12th January at 9pm UK time
@marsaquariums8843 4 жыл бұрын
awesome i got same tank
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
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@Suicidebummer88 4 жыл бұрын
when would you consider it safe to turn the lights on? mainly avoiding a bad dirty period get out of hand? thanks pal
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
I'd say a month would give you a nice amount of time for the good to establish before the bad tries to.
@Suicidebummer88 4 жыл бұрын
@@AaronsAquarium thanks buddy. Time to shop for coral haha.
@pauljones3911 4 жыл бұрын
How is the Water oxygenated without a skimmer especially when using a tank lid?
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
By pointing the outlets at the surface to create surface agitation. The Seneye also measures Oxygen and it's perfectly fine without a skimmer.
@cjspets2095 4 жыл бұрын
I want to buy a plug and play reef tank but can't seem to find any for a 180-200 litre tank could you help me ? My budget is £380 🌟🙋♂️💁♂️
@danm339 4 жыл бұрын
I want that Lubbock's fairy wrasse
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
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@mattb4065 3 жыл бұрын
What was the name of the The ammonia and pH tester that was able to hook to your phone called??
@AaronsAquarium 3 жыл бұрын
Seneye 😁👍🏽
@dominicpowell3867 3 жыл бұрын
I was told to cycle my tank for 2 months ?
@kevinhenstock3158 4 жыл бұрын
whens the next one please
@gabesreef 4 жыл бұрын
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@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
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@Steve-514 4 жыл бұрын
What happened to the trumpet you were suppose to put in place of the duck bills to not buy a wave maker ??
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
Next Episode
@Steve-514 4 жыл бұрын
I have a planted flex 15 that's running for over 4 years and this looks interesting
@WompAlliance 4 жыл бұрын
For a quicker cycle you can lower your salinity. fish are fine at lower salinity but bacteria multiply faster.
@isoaqua5825 4 жыл бұрын
Very true....
@nickwalters8592 4 жыл бұрын
Low salt high temp for fast cycling. salt can be very low, almost hypo levels and temp in low mid 80's
@thomasoliver5429 4 жыл бұрын
You still got the RFG on here? Great series btw 👌
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
It hasn't been fitted yet. That will come in the episode when we add upgrades
@thomasoliver5429 4 жыл бұрын
Aarons Aquarium you didn’t happen to get it from Aquarium cabinet solutions, did you?
@ryeellz9967 4 жыл бұрын
Will think tank be adequate for 2 seahorses
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
I'd say so, yes.
@valent1no763 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Aaron I’m getting that tank for Christmas and I’m getting clouns
@valent1no763 4 жыл бұрын
*clowns
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
Sweet 👍🏽
@1tank72990 4 жыл бұрын
Have an aquareef 300 but praying Santa will bring me an evo
@scottweir6447 2 жыл бұрын
The kell brook of reef tanks
@dvdmementos 4 жыл бұрын
How do you decide how many fish you can put in a tank? Are the two clowns all the fish you can have in this?
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
Yes! No need to over do it in such a small tank. They will be the feature of the tank. I'll also have inverts like sexy shrimp to add a bit of extra colour and movement. If you were to upgrade the Filtration then if you wanted to you could definitely add more fish if you wanted. You just need to be mind of the space they have available.
@dvdmementos 4 жыл бұрын
@@AaronsAquarium Thanks. Those clowns are beautiful. I have a 30 gal I'm going to set up once i have all the equipments. Defintley going to do two "Nemo"'s since I have two littles at home that love those movies, and I like them too. How many other similarly sized fish would i be able to put. I like pajama cardinals, royal gramma, watchmen goby, chromis. I would want to start with the clowns but have also read that they're supposed to be added in order of aggression. I love your videos by the way. Funny and very easy to follow for newbie.
@juanmelgar152 4 жыл бұрын
In my country there are only clown fish Nemo. Hahah. That will do it... : )
@rockntrollrp 4 жыл бұрын
I though u can add corals before the fish. not really get it why needs couple weeks :o
@ryeellz9967 4 жыл бұрын
Aren't we supposed to allow the tank to cycle for a few weeks before adding any fish?
@malachifry3525 4 жыл бұрын
The tank can be cycled in as little as 1 to 2 days with bottled bacteria like turbo start, seachem stability or bio spira
@svtwodrifters6690 4 жыл бұрын
@@malachifry3525 How much Stability is required for a fast cycle?
@valent1no763 4 жыл бұрын
If you watch till later in the video he adds biological inhancer
@malachifry3525 4 жыл бұрын
S/V Two Drifters like three to five times the recommended amount to cycle a tank in 1-3 days
@bobwright8789 3 жыл бұрын
Good question. The answer is yes, it takes anywhere from two to six weeks. People who say otherwise don’t understand the “nitrogen cycle”... there are no magical chemicals to speed up the cycling process other then bottled bacteria. However, even that still requires several weeks in the water with an ammonia source to grow to the necessary level to accommodate the amount of waste a fish will produce, especially in a small tank. I would under no circumstances follow the advice in this video if I were you my friend. You asked a good and thoughtful question, therefore you will be a wonderful fish keeper at some point in time. Good luck to you sir.
@michaelsoto9232 4 жыл бұрын
Can you add the bacteria before adding the fish?
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
Yes. The bacteria need food though (ammonia) so don't leave it too long to add fish after adding the bacteria.
@atfinthehouse8631 4 жыл бұрын
You are measuring ammonia levels but you aren’t measuring the nitrates, which will spike and they are also toxic to livestock.
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
As I mentioned in the beginning of the video. I'm testing Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate. Nitrite and Nitrate aren't mentioned in this video because they aren't testable yet as fish have literally just gone in. Let's not get ahead of ourselves this is supposed to be a step by stwp for newbies. 👍🏽
@antoniojara751 4 жыл бұрын
how did you cycle your tank in 48 hours ?
@Melissa_VN 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like he used the fish to create the ammonia for the cycle. 😪
@mikes5637 3 жыл бұрын
There not a single fish shop where I live that would sell fish for a tank that's only been set up for 48 hrs
@johnwinter3876 4 жыл бұрын
Do Clownfish not need a 200l + Tank?
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
No 😁👍🏽
@johnwinter3876 4 жыл бұрын
@@AaronsAquarium but our fish shops say they get much bigger. Yours are just babys but wait 1-2 years...dont you Think?
@joeymerrell8585 4 жыл бұрын
I've personally used the fritz turbo start, atm colony, and dr Tim's. I liked all 3. But as far as price, atm is the cheapest here in the states.
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
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@flyboybeetson 4 жыл бұрын
no quarantine?
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
Quarantine would require an extra cost and as these fish are the only ones going in, it's not really something I needed to touch on in this series.
@flyboybeetson 4 жыл бұрын
@@AaronsAquarium pop and drop baby 😁
@RiusoD 4 жыл бұрын
That seneye reef costs more than the tank
@atfinthehouse8631 4 жыл бұрын
Your simple budget reef just went way up in price with those Wyoming whites! Lol
@AaronsAquarium 4 жыл бұрын
The tank is budget the contents are personal preference. Same as upgrades. It's all optional.
@atfinthehouse8631 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, that’s why I’m laughing. Fritz 9 and all the others also increase cost. Was just watching a KZfaq with someone really pumping out an evo. That easily quadrupled the costs but sure was nice! 👍🏻
@kevinhenstock3158 4 жыл бұрын
so have you stopped this series.
@thetictinexpress1882 Жыл бұрын
This was supposed to be a budget tank but it's ending up costing like $400
@AdamNajak1 3 жыл бұрын
Cant believe your local to me
@Simon-zj5hr 4 жыл бұрын
Will the clowns be ok in there for life or will they need to be moved on when mature? 😃
@Berkmnn 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure they will be good for life!
@indoorreefer7332 4 жыл бұрын
7hours
@dtq3809 3 жыл бұрын
It's all budget and all until he pulled out the Seyene and its dongo
@indoorreefer7332 4 жыл бұрын
2hours
@Juan_Mattos 4 жыл бұрын
Lost me then you decided to add fish on day 2 on an un-cycled reef 🤦🏻♂️... There is a chap here on YT with a nitrogen cycle video tutorial you may want to check 😅
@robertlangford7637 3 жыл бұрын
what happen to your youtube
@noodles74 3 жыл бұрын
Cycled?...dont think so.
@ericklopez61222 4 жыл бұрын
How much did these clowns cost, how about in USD?
@rushilk 4 жыл бұрын
For the Wyoming white clownfish which he got, I have seen them from $40 to $60 each
@nnotloc- 4 жыл бұрын
"budget" the seneye reef is already $250 lmfao
@truuuupR 4 жыл бұрын
But that's optional though? You can just manually test can you not?. Lmfao.
@bobwright8789 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah meters like this don’t work. Nothing but over priced snake oil....
@davidk3852 Жыл бұрын
The fact that you are highlighting the Seneye or the pair of clowns that costs more than the rest of the entire setup is doing a huge disservice to the people truly looking for a budget reef system. Completely turns me off from this entire series......
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