My Low Tech Reef Tank Maintenance Routine

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In this video, I'm showing you a step by step tutorial on what my low tech reef tank maintenance routine is like. From algae scraping, to gravel vacuuming, we cover it all in this video!
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🔲 40 Gallon Shallow Reef Tank
Reef Tank Setup: Optic White Rimless Aquarium by ILA
Reef Tank Filtration System: None - No Sump - No Skimmer
Reef Tank Lighting: Red Sea Reef LED 90
Reef Tank Maintenance: Once a week
About Danny’s Aquariums
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Focusing on coral reef tanks, my KZfaq channel provides knowledge to further your own knowledge and confidence, taking you from just keeping fish to bringing the ocean to your home by creating a thriving artificial ecosystem in your aquarium. Consider subscribing to my channel to learn more about keeping aquatic animals and check out my weekly videos. Some of my favorite aquarium channels I enjoy watching are Aquarium Info, Fish4Ever, Dr. Plants and Foo the Flowerhorn.
⏰ Video Chapters
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0:00 - Intro
0:23 - What type of maintenance do I do?
0:35 - How often do I do maintenance?
0:41 - Mixing saltwater
1:29 - Asterina starfish outbreak
1:44 - Malfunctioning heater
1:51 - Step 1: Turning off the flow
2:03 - Step 2: Algae scraping
2:43 - Step 3: Cleaning the rocks
2:57 - Step 4: Moving corals
3:14 - Step 5: Checking salinity
3:25 - Step 6: Gravel vacuuming & water change
4:25 - Outro
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@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

*What else would you like to know about my setups? Feel free to ask! 👀*

@maxhsu3972 Жыл бұрын

You don't use skimmer in your tank?

@Eggpotato3 Жыл бұрын

How do you get rid of hair algae ?

@sickjive Жыл бұрын

Waaruit bestaat je setup?

@justnitro7902 Жыл бұрын

How to deal with ugly phase in nano tank

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

@@maxhsu3972 correct! Did you watch the video? It was mentioned in the intro lol. 😉😜

@rolisreefranch Жыл бұрын

I love your low-tech approach. I have TOO much gear running my tank. Definitely thinking about trying your methods!

@Coral-reef. 10 ай бұрын

I never knew you can just filter the tank with rock and sand. Im glad i came across your channel you made things so simple for me you really helped me understand the entire process.

@ElPierdolito 5 күн бұрын

My thought exactly, I've wasted hours and hours watching people praise sumps .... whatever :D I will do it this way .. or maybe add a canister filter, but that would be it.

@bahamareefer Жыл бұрын

Subscribed! Glad you’re talking more in your videos!

@ShaneFischer Жыл бұрын

That’s such a beautiful tank! Keep up the good work

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words! 🙌

@yigitsanes5992 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!! Greatly explained :)

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad to hear. ;)

@delsere7095 3 ай бұрын

With all the new technology entering the market, people forget how simple a successful reef tank can be. Thank you for reminding all of us.

@batman6540 Ай бұрын

Yep...untill it crashes and you end up buying all the stuff the other guys already have to get an idea why it crashed...

@bubblerings 6 ай бұрын

Short and simple.. I never Subscribed to an aquarium channel from one vid.. Until now! 🍀🍻🎈

@ladislavpalocsanyi6086 Жыл бұрын

Your tanks are the perfect depth to use Two Little Fishes (expensive) or Eheim Scraper(cheap). I use the Eheim in my 20G and love it. I basically dip my hands in the tank only when adding new corals.

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion! 🙌 I’ll look into those, hopefully they are a bit stronger. I want to take that approach as well, having my hands in the tank at little as possible.

@danny.sbill.05 Жыл бұрын

Love it! Keep it up

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! 🤟

@innerpeacefindings671 Жыл бұрын

Love your aquarium man, Greeting from Malaysia.

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support! 🤟

@kingreeftank2428 Жыл бұрын

Mooie routine heb je, tanks zien er goed uit!!!

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@ElPierdolito 5 күн бұрын

So, all this sump-mania is not necessary and simply for lazy people :D Thank you! I will set up my first reef tank your way.

@stetsoncrobison Жыл бұрын

Have you tried borrowing someone's Harlequin shrimp to try to get rid of those starfish? They ONLY eat starfish, so it's not really worth purchasing one since you'd have to constantly supply it pieces of starfish to survive, but if you could rent one or borrow one, they could help get rid of your starfish problem.

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

That’s a great tip! I may just buy a pair myself and give it to someone else once they’re finished in my tank. 😁

@vtheglad9266 Жыл бұрын

very inspirational tank! Hope to see more - although I recommend to get a cheapo utility pump to mix your salt my friend!

@DannysCoralReef Жыл бұрын

The tank is looking awesome! :D

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Danny!

@DannysCoralReef Жыл бұрын

@@DannysAquariums you're welcome! :D

@pbp4020 Жыл бұрын

I have to wear gloves as my tomato clown is quite protective of her LTA and actually drew blood. I still love her! 🥰

@djbart668-8 Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, Love the reefs and it has inspired me and made me want to start my own. I know this is a rude question, but how much roughly how much did you spend on your setup? Not including coral and fish. Cheers

@AKAthegreatwhite 6 ай бұрын

I am trying the same set up. Since there is no skimmer or filter have you have in oxygen/ph issues? That's the only concerns have. Thank you.

@Coral-reef. 10 ай бұрын

What are the main things i should test for after i start cycling the tank ? Also, Best test kits ?

@ianstuart1766 Жыл бұрын

Love this method!! I’ve been doing it before I came a cross your videos and love it. I technically do have a sump, but the only thing in it is the return pump and a refugium!! I don’t get insane amount of coral growth, but the corals seem to be doing ok!!

@jonathanrovi8932 Жыл бұрын

awesome stuff. Those shoes look like someone does some tre flips every now and then? Keep reefin

@tuanquang7669 11 ай бұрын

hi can you show what you used to dose in your tank, please

@ZenrioBelieve Жыл бұрын

How deep is this tank? Rly love it

@thierryniaison8711 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Do you also run a dosing pump for alk/ca/mag?

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

Yeah!

@kayvonhaghighiii7779 9 ай бұрын

what is that thing you use to check salinity

@o_oo_o1812 Жыл бұрын

your tanks are looking great these days. those clown fish won't leave you alone! they really have some opinions they want to share.

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah haha, they have a character! 😆

@PanRybka22 Жыл бұрын

Nice aquarium :)

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@caleb.n6474 Жыл бұрын

I love the low tech set up! I was wondering what elements do you dose in the tank?

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Calcium, magnesium and KH. :D

@192ironbru Жыл бұрын

hey man, Seachem sell a handheld algae scraper might make that initial scraping of the glass a bit easier 👍

@dennislagoon 5 ай бұрын

Have that one too. Those scrapers are amazing.

@drctsurg Жыл бұрын

If you turn your LEDs all red you may get less hassle from your clowns. Great video

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Can’t turn Red Sea LED’s all red tho. 😕😅

@christianplacencia7424 3 ай бұрын

Which gravel vacuum is that

@user-es7vu4sw6g Жыл бұрын

What is the lighting of the coral fish tank used in this video? I'm Korean and I'm trying to imitate this fishbowl!

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

Red Sea Reef LED 90’s

@pocobull Жыл бұрын

Just out of curiosity, are there ways that you can treat natural sea water to kill any bacteria or pests that may be residing there? Or do you just have to dump it in and hope for the best?

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

Possibly run it through a UV, but that won’t get rid of possible pollutants (chemicals).

@richardbailey3343 Жыл бұрын

Yes you can use a UV lamp.

@bwreefer Жыл бұрын

How do you keep NO3/PO4 level's right? Do you need to use any bottles?

@DannysAquariums Жыл бұрын

I was having difficulty keeping NO3/PO4 measurable, I noticed my corals were not doing well because of it. I increased feeding, did water changes less often and started dosing NO3/PO4 manually.

@bwreefer Жыл бұрын

@@DannysAquariums In my case, the NO3/PO4 level's so high. Guess I have to change water more than often and start dosing to make it down. Or maybe just think about using the sump, but I really like the low tech reef tank like yours. :(