How to Set Up Your Reef Tank for SUCCESS!

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In this CoralFish12g video I’m going to be sharing 2 things you can do, that I guarantee will put your reef tank on track to be successful. To demonstrate these tips, I set up a 20 gallon peninsula tank by Innovative Marine with their new APS stand.
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@coralfish12g 6 жыл бұрын

All the products I mentioned are linked in the description above.👆 I genuinely stand by these tips which took me years to realize so hopefully I saved you some time. 🙂💯 New content and updates on this 20g tank coming soon! *To clear something up, the sand I used in this video was actually dry. It was previously live sand that I opened many months ago and overtime dried up. My fault for mentioning it as live sand.*

@madaboutbrens 6 жыл бұрын

CoralFish12g have you tried the Red Sea reef mature kit ? I finished my cycle (21 days) It really sucked waiting so long, but weirdly enjoyed the daily testing and dosing 😊

@schrodingers_catboy_9882 6 жыл бұрын

CoralFish12g congrats on the new tank, cant wait to see the updates

@SsgEspirituFMSFW 6 жыл бұрын

George how to win prices . Like led light for my 15gal mix reef tank.. Im from philippines.any one have 2nd hand led light or any light. I will buy it in budget meal price. Pleasr sir maam.

@bradsbirds8502 6 жыл бұрын

What kind of pump are you running for the ATO? I've been having trouble finding one to give me the lift as advertised.

@williamrowe1894 6 жыл бұрын

Really nice

@anthonystingeni5949 5 жыл бұрын

Bruh one good stretch in the morning and that tank is gone 😂

@owenf2835 4 жыл бұрын

a 20g tank is wayyy heavier than you would think

@dobbynfred072107 6 жыл бұрын

I always thought saltwater tanks were way above my skill level but they way you describe them has turned me around. I haven't gotten any supplies yet, but I'll definitely have a saltwater tank because of you, dude :) You converted me!

@Special_FX 6 жыл бұрын

dobbynfred072107 just be sure you know you do NOT need to buy all the products he is promoting if you do your research which you need to with SW tanks. He literally added a tiny bottle of concentrated bacteria and then bought a big bottle of diluted bacteria to keep it going. If you use live sand and buy cheap saltwater at a local fish shop you’re tank is basically cycled but not completely. Seachems Stability is all you need to add, not two bottles of studf

@DXI17 4 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about having a reef tank and this video helped me a lot.

@earthling1984 6 жыл бұрын

This video is an advertisement...

@JurrassicAss 6 жыл бұрын

Earthling1984 your long flowing hair is an advertisement good sir! xD

@outsidethepyramid 5 жыл бұрын

"people in the dorm rooms next to him are trying to sleep". Yeh right, he's in a film studio reading from a script.

@titus4166 5 жыл бұрын

No its not. He's just supporting reefers and making them aware of companies like Algae Barn and such to make it easier on reefing and accessing great products that are out there that people may not know about. I'm glad I now know about this company and they seem pretty legit.

@xk4836 5 жыл бұрын

Earthling1984 yh, lol

@davidbugden2359 5 жыл бұрын

Yea hes probably got sponsors but is still informational.

@hetts_ 4 жыл бұрын

Student on a “budget” when this whole setup is over $1,000 before the fish 😂😂

@noahaustin1638 4 жыл бұрын

He smart because I guarentee he didnt pay for most of it. It's all sponsored so technically $0 cost is definitely student budget

@hetts_ 4 жыл бұрын

Noah Austin too bad no one else is sponsored

@noahaustin1638 4 жыл бұрын

@@hetts_ Exactly. Wish I was sponsored. I have to buy my tank with hard earned money

@intergalacticbigboi7088 4 жыл бұрын

its not even near 1000 dollars, the tank is probably 500 but the bacteria is $8 and ammonia is just a fish which is cheap if you buy a cheap one.

@hetts_ 4 жыл бұрын

Intergalactic Big Boi yikes ur wrong good try tho

@hexaquatix7463 6 жыл бұрын

Just in time. I just finished setting up my innovative marine fusion lagoon 50. Thanks George!

@1of99sheep 4 жыл бұрын

I just love his videos my son is 3 months old and he can just watch your videos all day 🥳 I learn so much from you thanks 😊

@tiredhero 5 жыл бұрын

i haven't had a marine tank for about 3 years now... i do miss them thats why i sometimes skim through vids like these... just wanna say very good vid and im subscribing because of it :)

@danpheister4032 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Refugium help. I just ordered starter kit and it will be here before Christmas!

@tinabloomfield7228 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats to the winners!!! Awsome looking tank George...I cant wait to watch it grow

@alchristian8238 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for making this vid for us! since I bought a new tank with a back chamber and wanted to start with a mini sump or a refugium. thanks for your help George!

@blairebubbly 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your channel, it's very informative and just interesting to watch.

@margaretkamm4248 6 жыл бұрын

Yay! You made a video about my advice! Setting up mine in my 29 Biocube now.

@reefriches5288 4 жыл бұрын

Used this step by step to setup my new reef AIO thanks George :)

@cristobalbarraza3795 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation, very simple just what people starting into the hobby needs. Thanks. I will be starting my nano cube with a refugium soon.

@milkspotscausemetospazzout6813 Жыл бұрын

No matter what..this video still was informative..I been in this hobby for gosh maybe 14 years and am still learning..this is basic knowledge in the hobby but its definitely good info..

@kaitlynwhilden8176 6 жыл бұрын

I'm so pumped!!!!! 💙💙💙 My fish are gonna be so excited

@space_guy_04 6 жыл бұрын

Yep, I cycled my tank in two days. sadly I have learned this on setting my second tank. If I only have known it earlier, I would have saved a lot of money.

@AnchorDownBoat 3 жыл бұрын

I just picked up my first aquarium off a curb alert! I’ve been searching for a free one for awhile and it looks to be the same size as yours! I subscribed.

@melaniesimpson6322 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! I like the refugium idea.I might try that in my biocube 29. Thanks for the tip!

@SAMMYxxSCHIANOxx 6 жыл бұрын

I love this tank and set up! Your videos are just awesome :)

@MerlotandFamily 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! Yes! I'm so excited to set up my mini refugium! I thought I couldn't do it but you've changed my world for the better! I have that new Fluval 13.5 gallon Nano Reef (super cheesy videos on my channel). I've been seeing people's refugiums and reading all about them and I've been so disappointed that I couldn't have one on my tiny tank, but now I can!!! Thank you so, so, so much!

@ramangrewal1542 4 жыл бұрын

I'm considering getting the same tank as you, did you end up successfully creating a refugium and also does that mean you don't need a protein skimmer?

@lueroifan12 3 жыл бұрын

@@ramangrewal1542 you dont need a refugium bruh,

@AliceinOverwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Looking at doing my first reef tank next year so this is really helpful thanks :D

@NickBingo 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man, big help!

@ethantanks30g2 4 жыл бұрын

Nick Bingo he nick

@joannamejia3233 3 жыл бұрын

This help so much and it was not confusing at all compared to other research I did on how to set up a reef tank. But I was wondering if you can make a video on what to do when theirs a black out, how to keep that tank functional during a time like that.

@TrendingHeadlinesTV 3 жыл бұрын

I have the exact tank set up and used the same mini refugium with same lighting. Works amazing! My cheato algae grows very quickly. I have to trip it about every two weeks. I have two bubble tip anenomies which are paired with two clown fish. They love it. I purchased the clown fish as a pair when they were babies. Great Nano tank. My next reef I want to have a 135 gal. Setup.

@mariannezemen7943 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea for mini refugium!! I can't wait to try it in my tank!!

@hunterjulian1997 4 жыл бұрын

Setting up my first saltwater tank thanks for the tips. Subscribed

@TheDouglasTwins 6 жыл бұрын

a much better video than some of the others on your channel, none of the silly post editing or grazy cuts. nice informative, well scripted vid.

@wesleyturner1979 5 жыл бұрын

30 years of fish experience here! You nailed it! great mini reef setup. Snails are next yes?

@aquariomarinho 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats my friend

@TheRealSpuznik 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome information. Will use on my new tank

@AmericanReefing 6 жыл бұрын

Great video George thanks for all the info

@RangeVibeZ 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this vid I rlly needed help because I am just getting started with reef keeping.

@paulcardone481 6 жыл бұрын

Dude! Your tank setup is cool. Thank you for making this video. I want to get some of that macro algae chaeto stuff

@Bigjailerman 3 жыл бұрын

Good did right here, thanks!

@LunchBoxNM 4 жыл бұрын

This video is just what I needed to watch.

@FocusOnStu 6 жыл бұрын

Looking good nice tank it's hard to believe my tank was like that a few weeks ago

@kennethfelipe823 3 жыл бұрын

Whenever I’m setting up another tank I always come back to this one.

@Bamacher59 4 жыл бұрын

I’m just getting back into the hobby thanks for sharing this

@richardweyershausen4468 6 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the follow up on your tank. I’m shopping 20 gallon myself.

@mikhailfernandes3844 5 жыл бұрын

Dude Ur awesome. Love the work. Keep it up bro.

@benconklin8639 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much this was such a life saver and I hate being patient so this is great I used both thank you so much

@kyleeharper5938 4 жыл бұрын

This was so help full I want to do a 50 gallon salt water aquarium (I'm in the research stage) and I was getting anxiety about protein skimmers cause I couldn't find anything on it. I watch your vids all the time and didn't even know you post3d something on this

@mjscrubs9506 3 жыл бұрын

Thinking of starting one... Thanks for the info..

@MightyNanoTank 6 жыл бұрын

Lovin' the IM20 set-up.

@heidisfishtank7543 6 жыл бұрын

Exciting! What are you planning to stock?

@madaboutbrens 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid yet again 😊

@pamelaorisek4822 2 жыл бұрын

Just fantastic thank you.

@rogeriomilhomem9417 6 жыл бұрын

Excelent video!!! Congrats

@DebbyGautreaux 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video!

@Obamabinladen368 5 жыл бұрын

this video is just what I needed

@Javeiii 6 жыл бұрын

In your updates for this tank, could you discuss the refugium in more detail and if it's working for you? There's not a whole lot of information out there on the effectiveness of these tiny refugiums and its something I've been contemplating for my nuvo20 for a while. Thanks. Great vid as always.

@torchestogether2455 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bud, did you ever experiment with this? I'm now contemplating adding a skimmer or a mini refugium in my 20g jbj. Please let me know the route you took or if it's worth it. Thanks!

@rja9784 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video bro!

@aleixmiguelcosta 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos

@ramanakishorev.s8829 3 жыл бұрын

wow its really informative

@evoryann 4 жыл бұрын

New here but love this channel

@Bluebirdd 6 жыл бұрын

Have been watching your videos for like a year because I’m still a saltwater newbie. Buuuuuuut I will be honest that I only recently subscribed because hello moustache ;)

@evanparness9509 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid bro!

@flyingdrill4279 3 жыл бұрын

This helped me soooo much really I want to get a reef tank and don’t want the fish to die And it’s hard for me to get money to pay for them if they do die so this helped me so much

@aquariumdreamer7087 6 жыл бұрын

new to saltwater and hoping for success

@Nanoscape30 4 жыл бұрын

I have a slight headache.. but great video thanks man lots of content!

@leonrodriguez7163 6 жыл бұрын

Cool thanks for the advice

@cairola64 4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, thank you

@abh3960 5 жыл бұрын

nice vid man

@juanmelgar152 4 жыл бұрын

That was awesome thank you.

@Franki-wb8cl 6 жыл бұрын

Rly cool video!!

@KreefAquariumhobby 6 жыл бұрын

That's a nice tank !

@manuelaugustovillanuevavac9620 3 жыл бұрын

I wish i could buy those here in Peru, only think we have of all that list, is the water.

@swimfan8874 6 жыл бұрын

Used your coupon code at algae barn just now and saved $10... Thanks malaka!

@ianenglhardt3154 2 жыл бұрын

very helpful

@stu-ool5155 6 жыл бұрын

what I do is that I pre make water a few days before water changing and adding a little bit of tank water to the pre made water to help with the taking away bacteria issue

@jasonwalters5143 6 жыл бұрын

I need a new set up like your video

@Chris-vb9np 6 жыл бұрын

WAOW! Loving this channel, you've helped me decide to start my own reef tank. May I ask what type of ATO system you're using? I noticed it fits into a jerrycan similar to what I plan to use for my RO water. Thanks!

@twinturbo111 6 жыл бұрын

Whiskey Actual maybe you got it from an X ....

@cadenryan7672 6 жыл бұрын

ur vids are like an aquarium dictionary but i like them 😂

@shailabazaldua 6 жыл бұрын

Would love to see you publish a book for beginners referencing your videos!

@InappropriateReefer 6 жыл бұрын

Smashed that Like before watching

@camfish2491 6 жыл бұрын

Inappropriate Reefer that’s what I did with your new vid

@samb16 6 жыл бұрын

same, btw your vids are great keep it up

@Johnaubreyduncan 6 жыл бұрын

I wanted to smash the like, because George's videos in terms of presentation are awesome. It is just a shame what he telling us is confusing, although maybe not confusing to new reefer, who doesn't fully understand the hobby.Cycling a tank simply means building up levels of bacteria, to cope with Nitrogen Cycle (ammonia created by rotting fish pee and poo). Adding live sand, adds all the bacteria you need, with out the need to wait whilst bacteria levels build up. So when George added his live sand he instantly cycled his tank (built up the levels of bacteria). It is good practice to wait 6 days before adding fish, just in case anything in the live sand dies, and creates an ammonia spike. If you have zero ammonia after 6 days. your tank is ready to go. If you have ammonia, you need wait till the ammonia is eaten by the bacteria on the sand. This is nitrogen cycle in action, and just allowing the tank to go through a cycle (ammonia becomes nitrite which becomes nitrate), not cycling the tank, because the tank is ready cycled by adding the live sand. You could achieve the same instant tank with live rock, and dry sand. Adding a bottle of bacteria is another way to instantly cycle a tank, and create the right levels of bacteria. This a good method if you uses dry sand and rock with no bacteria on.Adding ammonia will just cause the tank to go through a pointless cycle (ammonia to nitrite to nitrate), if you already have the right levels of bacteria, because you have used live rock, or sand, or a bottle of bacteria. If you have not used any live rock/sand or bottle of bacteria to add instant bacteria, then you could add ammonia. This feed the bacteria naturally present all around us, (a few of which will enter a new tank). The ammonia will feed the bacteria, allowing the bacteria to multiply. This cycling a tank (building up levels). George has just cycled his tank 3 times. You only need to cycle a tank once. I never cycled my 160g. It was a tank upgrade. I used all the live rock from the old tank, therefore the tank did not need cycling. The levels of bacteria I needed were on the live rock.

@eegernades 6 жыл бұрын

That's what I did to your video. So when you getting that bigger freshwater tank?

@dominicrafael9988 6 жыл бұрын

Woof! Looking good. 😻

@Nathan-wn5mc 3 жыл бұрын

The protein skimmer and refugium is always a preferred more by certain refers. I've used both and had more success with a protein skimmer. A lot of people don't understand that if their chaeto dies if falls apart and will produce nitrates and end up in your display.

@paulcardone481 6 жыл бұрын

I just subscribed keep up the videos

@samg.9879 6 жыл бұрын

Hio! I was wondering if you could do a video explaining basically every thing you have to do to set up the perfect salt water tank for beginners? Thanks!

@THunt-ss4hy 6 жыл бұрын

I like Bio Spira for bacteria. I put first fish in within an hour of putting it in the tank.

@bettaxfish1682 6 жыл бұрын

WAITING FOR A NEW VID! GREAT!!!!!

@tijumathew7546 4 жыл бұрын

thanks bro

@TheAquariumCowboy 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and great tips! Hoping to setup my first saltwater aquarium next year!! Need all the info I can get! 😊 🐟 🐠 🐡 🐳🐋 🐬

@AhhMazingManny 6 жыл бұрын

He looks so gooooooodd 😍😍😍 and that tank too 😉

@curt8806 6 жыл бұрын

Nice tank!

@dhz6236 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been seeing so many videos on what I need for a saltwater aquarium and I’m getting so confused

@jaredc5789 6 жыл бұрын

That's almost identical to my tank except mines a 28 gallon and I took a cheap glass aquarium and made it into a custom all in one. I have the current USA light and pump too.

@nickwilliam1046 6 жыл бұрын

Trim lookin fresh

@xk4836 5 жыл бұрын

Fritz zyme 9 is what we use in the uk to cycle are tanks since we can’t get hold of turbo start

@aj_loves_miraculous.ladybu4197 4 жыл бұрын

I’m in Australia and we don’t have fish stores and we only have pet shops but they don’t really sell anything like salt water fish and coral

@russellgarcia6920 6 жыл бұрын

I just applied this refugium method to my lagoon 25

@andrewwharmby5199 6 жыл бұрын

well i was watching king of DIY but then i got this notification. Nice vid

@usmc2237 5 жыл бұрын

Algae barn is unbelievably expensive for things you can get from some fellow reefers. Check out some forums. Mostly I’d just like to say I don’t think I would replace a protein skimmer with a mini refugium ... 🤨

@Sam.osborne__ 5 жыл бұрын

Jacob Perez agree the price of that cheato 😱😱

@bradtate10 3 жыл бұрын

Basically just an advert for Fritz 😂

@Peteqq1000 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips and learned a lot from it. I have the exact same tank, what will be the ideal budget wave pump. I wanted to have some corals, any tips

@roguestomper8027 6 жыл бұрын

@coralfish12g you should do a Christmas video about little thing's that people should get for there tanks etc

@georgehliston 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@jackb1959 4 жыл бұрын

He has a KZfaq channel this is how they work for all of you negative jerks. Is there cheaper ways to set up a reef tank of course but the information he provided is good information and I will be buying some of products he mentioned.