How To Set Up a Nano Reef in 5 Minutes!

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In this CoralFish12g video I am going to show you how to set up a nano reef aquarium and all the essentials that you need to know before doing it yourself. I will make another video on the process of maintenance and the next steps of adding things like a clean up crew, fish and coral to your tank. Until then subscribe to my channel and check out my over 100 other videos like 4 saltwater fish perfect for beginners and the rest of my educational videos. Thanks for watching this video.
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@coralfish12g 7 жыл бұрын

You can purchase the tank in this video HERE: bit.ly/3yGsViw

@varunraikwar5823 7 жыл бұрын

CoralFish12g

@jodywohdy1227 7 жыл бұрын

CoralFish12g where did u get that cool platformed insert from

@SantaMonicaFiltration 6 жыл бұрын

Wish nano's were available when I was in my dorm room.

@scsi_joe 6 жыл бұрын

holy f*** $300??!

@rickmatias9805 6 жыл бұрын

CoralFish12g i

@burnmyboredom9968 4 жыл бұрын

Bro back in the stone age when he didn't have turbo start xD jkjk

@technode1858 7 жыл бұрын

I get that some fishkeepers want it done REALLY FAST but in the end going slow can make alot of diffrence!

@peptojr8191 3 жыл бұрын

I love you are setting this up in the dorm. I myself am in my third year at UNCA, Asheville, NC. I have been in the hobby for a few years now and am just thrilled to try nano out for once and bring something to my dorm I can enjoy.

@pelphrey 8 жыл бұрын

That's a great looking acrylic tank! Looking forward to seeing life moving around in it!

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+pelphrey Thanks, an update is coming soon!

@nataliez3431 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! My sister and I are learning to set up a tank. You videos are quick and easy to follow

@theevolvingwilds3027 8 жыл бұрын

always need to keep me in suspense. cant wait for the next video man. plus its cool your keeping a salt water tank in your dorm room. I guess its one of the cool things of being a young reefer.

@TheMicroDerp 7 жыл бұрын

Dude this videos helped me so much man!!! Keep up the great content

@blozzza9911 3 жыл бұрын

OMG I watch George on a weekly basis now and seeing this reminds me of how young he was when starting his YT Channel! Your doing great George!!!

@nanli5854 6 жыл бұрын

Hello random person looking at the comments 😊 That is amazing! This is my goal for my aquarium to look very natural... right now I have a better fish in a three gallon but I hope to update the setup to make a nano tank!

@blozzza9911 3 жыл бұрын

Dont you mean Betta Fish?

@revo9918 6 жыл бұрын

Hi George! I loved this video so much, I ordered a mariculture bonsai. It hasn’t come yet but it’s going into my 3 month old Coralife Biocube 16g. I’m just starting out with no experience in saltwater, only freshwater tanks. I have a reef rock in there now. It was a horrible choice and that’s why I want to replace it. The corals are safely on racks. I’ve got 3 fish, a cleaner shrimp and some snails. All are doing great. My question is: Am I going to kill anything changing out the rock to the bonsai? Is there anything I need to know to prevent that? I have a sand substrate. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

@goxcpre 8 жыл бұрын

Sweet. Im glad you are still reefing and making videos. Keep it up!

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+goxcpre Thanks, yes keep and eye out for them I'm making lots more!

@goxcpre 8 жыл бұрын

+CoralFish12g seeing my buddies dorm cube is what got me into reefing so I am loving this tank!

@cencalsreef5883 8 жыл бұрын

Cool that you're supporting oceanbox designs, really cool dude I remember when he just had ideas and now it's his reality

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+Luke magnia Yeah! I know it has been a tough journey for him but I think if he keeps working at it, he can make something big of it!

@NamiraVT 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Clearest video instructions I've seen for a new reef tank. I'm 100% new to aquariums, and want to start a small nano reef. I purchased a Fluval Edge (12gal). I added my live sand and salt water, and thought I did something wrong b/c the water was cloudy for a long time. Good to know that's normal! Also, I was looking for more info on the artificial rock, and you provided it! Keep it up. Thank you!

@RogueCow 7 жыл бұрын

Make sure you never forget a water change and constantly monitor your tank. Small tanks are the hardest type of saltwater tank to maintain succesfully; contrary to what you'd think, going as large as money will allow is the right move for a new hobbyist; nano tanks crash in hours, large tanks crash over days.

@alonsaquarists6077 7 жыл бұрын

Your super good at this bro!

@_benedito_ 4 жыл бұрын

Excelent explanation and clear English. Thanks for that!

@brucegelman8113 8 жыл бұрын

what are you using to feed the nitrobacter and nitrosomonas bacterium in the cycling process.They need some ammonification you know.

@AnilRai-lu4yz 2 жыл бұрын

nevr been a salt water stud always a fresh water scrub your videos have inspired me to keep saltwater stuff 😇🇳🇵

@playboi_cam_2x_ 6 жыл бұрын

Hi my name is Cameron Brown and I have been subscribed to your channel I have a few questions I need to ask you is how do you let the tank run all week not trying to being mean or anything like that because I am new to the saltwater hobby and I am supposed to be getting clown fish and last question I got the tank and the live sand do I have keep a eye on the water begin cloudy because I feel like I am going to get missed up and 3rd question is how do you know if the sainty level of the salt is good for clown fish

@mohammadnazmi2277 7 жыл бұрын

Hi.. can you help me setup saltwater tank in Fluval Flex Aquarium?.. Where to install the protein skimmer? Thanks..

@NettosChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Wow Man, nice job, fantastic!!

@Bill_Russell_aka_Coolbreeze 7 жыл бұрын

Any good suggestions on how to stabilize PH? I have a reef tank I try to keep at 8.3. I'll use an 8.3 buffer which will do the trick... for about a day or two. Then it'll fluctuate and drop as low as 7.8/9 It seems like a never ending go around. Any tricks up your sleeve?

@dowphantom3792 7 жыл бұрын

just picked up a 10g IM nuvo , thx for the video! :)

@andywoolloo 8 жыл бұрын

Excited to watch the progression

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+Patty O'Grady Thanks, stay tuned!

@jeboyconner4334 4 жыл бұрын

Ay soooooo does the coral grow while it’s in the tank? Because I wanna grow and sell pieces of coral

@mitian 8 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back in action...nice video

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+mitian Thanks, yeah I want to do more educational videos.

@philthytanks4952 5 жыл бұрын

Cool setup!

@twinbird1817 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I could never keep coral though. I like having a lot of fish but that ultimately brings the nitrates up.

@rojopoops 7 жыл бұрын

George, LOVE your videos. I am planning on setting up a NanoCube. Are there any special concerns that I should be aware of if I don't plan on having fish? I like fish, but I love the movement of corals. Any tips are appreciated.

@fredichacon7707 7 жыл бұрын

Cool video! I just got a nano going up and running pretty recently

@tnellis8 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@TheHappyrust21 2 жыл бұрын

Hi George, Can I ask for the specs of lighting, pump, heater and for water flow? Thanks.

@88matheos1 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, is it possible to grow corals from ground on without adding already grown ones ?

@gracelee170 7 жыл бұрын

I am trying to convert a regular clear 15 hex gal sea clear acrylic tank into a salt water. I need help picking out equipment or creating the filtering system. Any suggestions to building my own or buying a specific product?

@karennation3580 4 жыл бұрын

so what if you dont have water from another tank. Is adding bacteria starer okay if you are eager or should I return my sand for live and maybe add a shrimp, or buy some live rock. I keep haring everyone say cycle but BRS has a you tube he uses bacteria starter and adds fish next day. Are the people saying you must cycle just old school?

@roryvermeulen5761 8 жыл бұрын

Nice George! Looking forward to the next video.

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+Rory Vermeulen It is coming soon.

@mikeystokes9403 8 жыл бұрын

great video keep up the good work love the new tank

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+Mikey Stokes Thanks! So many more updates coming!

@joseortiz-ku6xk 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the vid i’ve watched it many times and now today i’m setting up my first

@jdmiller4669 8 жыл бұрын

Great video bro thanks

@timothyboles6457 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, I have heard of media reactors, but have no clue what they do or how they operate, are they kinda like protein skimmers in function and operation?

@pittbully13 8 жыл бұрын

Cool man. Simple and easy.

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+pittbully13 Thanks!

@megaab4585 7 жыл бұрын

This video helps me alot wish me luck!

@benjaminvazquez 7 жыл бұрын

You are the best great job :)

@twilightgardenspresentatio6384 6 жыл бұрын

Simple fast good- this might be the fast cheap start to reefing most of us needed!

@jdisawesome481 6 жыл бұрын

I transferred a 5 gallon tank to a 20 gallon today I’m wondering if I can put my inverts in it already or I have to wait ? And how long will my coral live w out lights?

@andrewsamazingreef5630 8 жыл бұрын

Can I get that same exact tank from ocean box designs

@ajinkya4209211 6 жыл бұрын

hi....i need to know can i setup 1feet by 1 feet nano marine tank??? many told me its not possible as it will not survie and last long...i just want 2 clown fish and anemone in that...will that be ok???also which anemone is recommended??

@laughingjillthewolf935 6 жыл бұрын

I've got a bit of an odd question... I work with porcelain clay and have made tank decorations for freshwater tanks. Would a coral adhere it's self to the non-glazed porcelain since it's porous? I want to make a tank decoration I can put corals on, but I want to make sure it would be ok to put corals on the porcelain.

@4ok2 8 жыл бұрын

I just started mine today much needed this

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+johnatan cruz Awesome! Glad it helped

@viteshrampaul7575 4 жыл бұрын

LOL, Dude you started young hahaha! I am looking at starting a Nano Reef tank and stumbled across this one!

@wcdeich4 7 жыл бұрын

I have a Chaeto problem. At first it grows well, but then tiny bits of it turn white & die. I have bright lights that I run all day & fairly stable salinity. I do not have any animals yet, but I am dosing 2 drops of Excel Flourish each day. I don't if it maybe grows until it exceeds the amount of fertilizer available, then starts to die?? I also have 1 small live rock w/ Coralline algae & diatoms on it in the system. Any ideas?

@wolvielover 7 жыл бұрын

hi! newbie here! I live on a tropical island would I be able to use beach sand and water?

@varinderpalkaur7532 3 жыл бұрын

Nice I like it

@gabrielprodanovic 4 жыл бұрын

Could I use beach water and beach sand to do my tank? i live near the beach

@beckhartman3599 7 жыл бұрын

What's your opinion on the fluval starter 13.5gallon starter tank?

@syedshufkatali6585 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on how to grow a coral from the beginning?

@denvermadison9052 7 жыл бұрын

I'm also planning on setting up one in my dorm

@user-zh5br8jh6u 7 жыл бұрын

Lighting is from the company AquaLighter Nano Marine?

@pancakefish 4 жыл бұрын

young George! great video!

@lisafricke3007 7 жыл бұрын

What do you recommend for the tank

@jayasuncion2014 8 жыл бұрын

thank you very informative

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+Jay Asuncion No problem Jay!

@tysonl1908 4 жыл бұрын

My college is letting me have a 3 gallon :) I’ve got a reef going right now but I’d kind of like to see someone else attempt it first 👌🏼

@anthonysmalawipredators8794 8 жыл бұрын

I love my jbj 3g picotope! Upgrade the lighting and get the smallest powerhead you can find and it makes a snazzy little counter top reef. I run a wavepoint 16w 10,000k daylight/super blue led's and it's done a great job so far

@anthonysmalawipredators8794 8 жыл бұрын

And it's easy to just buy some nutri-seawater. It goes a long way with nanos

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+Anthony Parente That is good to hear! Yeah they are difficult but awesome little tanks!

@jodywohdy1227 7 жыл бұрын

where did u buy that teered platformed insert

@jdisawesome481 6 жыл бұрын

Also do you think bio spira will help ?

@darleneliebman6111 4 жыл бұрын

My new How To Hero !!!

@nsd2018 8 жыл бұрын

what are you using in the media reactor at this stage? I have just started a nuvo 20 and i have the innovative marine media reactor, but i have not installed it yet. I do have bio pellets but i am not sure if i should install it during the cycling process. thanks!

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+NSD 201 I am about to start using GFO. Make sure you have a protein skimmer if you are going to use bio pellets.

@Aquaman429 5 жыл бұрын

Is skimmer important for 2sq ft tank pls help

@NYCityCichlids 8 жыл бұрын

Good episode.

@davidwild5200 6 жыл бұрын

please tell me what light you used in this video

@haydenboler1829 8 жыл бұрын

Love the look of brand new tanks, so clean

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+Hayden Boler (Bolerboy) I love setting up new tanks for that reason!

@haydenboler1829 8 жыл бұрын

+CoralFish12g I just set up a 55 gallon cichlid, it looks so good right NOW.... Haha just waiting for that 8 week shine to wear off... 😒

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+Hayden Boler (Bolerboy) Yeah mine has already well worn off and it has only been two weeks!

@bruhmomento6082 6 жыл бұрын

Hello, I've been thinking of getting into saltwater aquariums for a while, and I don't really want to spend an insane amount of money on larger tanks, so I've been thinking about nano-reefing. My question is: Is this a good tank for the price?

@max.jenner.official 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@roankruger6066 6 жыл бұрын

We love fish!!

@tr1pl3t98 8 жыл бұрын

hey george i just got a gold headed goby hes in a 15 gallon tank and i was wondering if you had any tips on keeping him healthy ive heard they can be quit difficult when it comes to feeding

@christianhildalgo 8 жыл бұрын

Does it eat when you feed him? If he does, he will not be picky. ;)

@dannyvanagtmael8260 8 жыл бұрын

Hello George, a question based on personal experience.... you install a seawatertank in a dorm....can you even sleep with the noise? And if you can, do you have a room-mate who is fine with the noise also? Personally I even had problems with the noise-issues of a sweetwatertank in my bedroom, I had to chose all components specially on low-noise specs... Keep up with your unique upudates please !

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+danny van agtmael My tank barely makes a sound. Especially compared to the sound of a fan that you will likely be running in a dorm. My roommate doesn't mind the sound because I don't think he can even hear it. Just a small pump. Our fans make more noise! Thanks

@briandelp6185 5 жыл бұрын

i have a 120 gallon salt tank with a 1 puffer and 1 snowflake eel and im having a hard time getting the ammonia to 0 its always .25 even when i do 25% water changes.....any good advice???

@thecarolinareefer2894 4 жыл бұрын

Brian Delp Hopefully it’s leveled off by now! I would see if you’re vacuuming your gravel or if you have anything decaying in your tank? There is filter media to help with your ammonia such as carbon and ammonia reducing chips, and you can also add a half amount of bacteria starter to help combat the ammonia

@cactusoutdoor7002 6 жыл бұрын

Very. good Clip.

@captainbc52 3 жыл бұрын

"and this one time at band camp..." I can't be the only one who heard this tone the whole time. Great video by the way

@urbanreefer1545 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a protein skimmer on this tank?

@liamackermann5851 7 жыл бұрын

When starting a new tank is it necessary to boost the ph? I understand reef tanks need a ph around 8.2 and given that RODI and distilled water is closer to 7, how do people combat this problem? Im starting my first system soon and this just came to my attention.

@cedpatin 7 жыл бұрын

Liam Ackermann the salt you mix to your water usually boost it up close to 8.2 or so

@ShellDwellersFishNanoReef-Only 8 жыл бұрын

nice job man you a big fan on reet tank ....

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+Shell Dwellers Fish Thanks!

@ElPokeholic 8 жыл бұрын

+CoralFish12g what are the tank specs? In terms of size? Thanks )

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+Pokeholic 11 Gallons

@tomthebomb3189 4 жыл бұрын

@@coralfish12g why didnt u use a skimmer instead of media reactor cuzu coulve just put carbon on the racks u put sponges on theres enough hi flow there and skimmer wouldve been more useful also is 11g the total water volume including the AIO filter chmabers or just u to the false wall where the fish can go

@JooliganTheSnooligan Жыл бұрын

This video was helpful I’m making a tank for my grandmas birthday lol

@kimsantee8498 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 36 gallon bow front I want to make into a reef tank. Where do I begin?????

@thevirtualzookeeper8226 6 жыл бұрын

I do freshwater tanks and I have one with sand. I know in freshwater you have to disturb the sand once in a while to avoid air bubbles turning toxic... do you have to do the same with a reef tank?

@mrmisterman999 5 жыл бұрын

only if the bed is storing high amount of methane. Which in a small tank you shouldnt have that problem unless you have lots of detritus going to waste. A protein skimmer helps with this.

@915Mang 8 жыл бұрын

Nice man, I was wondering if the Radion was going to make it to this tank. Nice update, I like the Bonsai rock!

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+915Mang Thanks Mang! Yeah, it is on there right now but I don't know if I will keep it.

@915Mang 8 жыл бұрын

+CoralFish12g To much light huh? Id keep it if I were you!

@horseofspirits2 8 жыл бұрын

Good video but, no need to add water from an old tank, this water does not really help with a cycle. You still need to let the tank cycle even with live sand, and you need some sort of ammonia source, you can't just leave it and expect it to cycle unless you are using live rock. You can definitely do a nano bare water without sand tank. Once the rock becomes live, it will act as the main harbor for bacteria, if you have enough rock you don't necessarily need sand. Sand can be helpful in other ways, but i'm not going to go into that right now. Also there is no need for a protein skimmer in such a small tank, however, a small reactor like the one you have can be helpful depending what you run in it. Good luck on this tank man!

@trelopouloss 7 жыл бұрын

Well done Greek brother!

@chester7867 8 жыл бұрын

Good video as usual!!!!! Good luck with college.

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+chester 786 Thanks!

@XxMalabooo 7 жыл бұрын

Where can I get dry rock like the one you have but for a mini tank of 3 gallons?

@coralfish12g 7 жыл бұрын

Contact West Mariculture! They custom build unique rock work for people searching like you.

@fishnerds3983 3 жыл бұрын

One of the first tanks this is history guys pay attention!

@javierholguin8305 7 жыл бұрын

Do they still make the media reactor i need something that small to fit in my 24 g please anyone let me knkw which one it is to see if i can find it

@coralfish12g 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think so. I would look into a nano media reactor by Innovative Marine.

@FANTAILhomepage 6 жыл бұрын

can you use sand from the beach

@vickipwwjd 8 жыл бұрын

awesome ! you are really good and i will be back

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+vicki phillips Glad it helped!

@SlimJimmy916 6 жыл бұрын

is the pump loud?

@TGDBrandon 8 жыл бұрын

I have a fluval edge 12 gallon and need new lighting. What should I get that'll fit that thank?

@TGDBrandon 8 жыл бұрын

Tank*

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+TGD Brandon You could get a Radion XR15 W Pro, or something simple like the Aqualighter I showed in this video, or a Finnex. I love those.

@3033450 Жыл бұрын

I think a new version of this video with current setups and products could be cool

@cadelestherion 8 жыл бұрын

So what fish you gonna put in the tank when it is done cycling? I have 2 percula clownfish and a valentini puffer fish. They are great starter fish even if you like puffers the valentini puffers are great starter fish.

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+MaChuzle Gaming I was thinking something really unique like maybe a designer clownfish.

@cadelestherion 8 жыл бұрын

cool

@jessevannorman212 8 жыл бұрын

I want a tank just like that. How many gallons is it? How did you get it like that? Like what did you tell the people at that website to get it that way?

@coralfish12g 8 жыл бұрын

+Jesse Van Norman Hi, it is almost 11 gallons. You need to reach out to Phuong at Oceanbox Designs. Talk to him and tell him you want a tank similar to mine. You will work it out with him and you can get one too. There is a link to his website in the description.