Reef Tank Basics Episode 3: Flow In a Saltwater Aquarium

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Reef Tank Basics is a real world, hobbyist to hobbyist guide on everything you need to know about how to set up and run your first saltwater aquarium.
In this episode, you'll learn the key considerations you need to think about when creating flow for your corals.
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0:00 Intro
0:28 Why flow is important
1:00 Which powerheads?
2:16 What size powerheads?
3:15 Placement
5:06 Random flow generators
5:24 Maintenance
5:54 Summary

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@ReefDork 3 жыл бұрын

Here's the next episode - selecting and acclimating your first fish kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erR-erdqsbC3kYk.html

@adatewithnature8333 3 жыл бұрын

my weekly dose of reefing goodness

@josephposada1830 3 жыл бұрын

Most Esteemed and Beloved Guru of all things Reef. It is vital for us Noobs that you remain Alive! I trust Mrs. Reef Dork chuckled.

@natalbreefing5934 3 жыл бұрын

2:17 I can’t resist mate. “that’s what she said”

@ReefDork 3 жыл бұрын

😅 Can't believe I missed the opportunity for a smutty simile!

@flannelcommander 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most important things in reef keeping! Sometimes overlooked

@deanfielding4411 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most overlooked things are fences.

@shabbir78 3 жыл бұрын

"Powerheads are more like girlfriends, it is always best to have more than one" Golden words 😂😂😂😂

@-Wreckanize- 3 жыл бұрын

Just make sure that don't touch eachother

@shabbir78 3 жыл бұрын

@@-Wreckanize- True else explosion 🎆🎆🎆

@Predeter100 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 i wish my gf heard this. i want to see her reaction

@deanfielding4411 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always loved how you have a kind of ‘standing wave’ in that you’ve perfectly matched the resonance of the wave frequency of the tank so you get those beautiful life like waves. Awesome. I’m just setting up a new tank and your videos are sooo helpful. I’ve gone with 3 A3 Neros

@bencobb3433 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Alex looking forward to next weeks video.

@splashaquatics4946 3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for this! I am just about to add a but ton of coral and this helped me understand the importance of flow so much more!

@jbtrades69 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video as usual!

@jaysrealreefuk 3 жыл бұрын

I've just bought another power head during this video. I feel I have some dreaded dead spots. Great video. Love this series.👍

@andrew5762 3 жыл бұрын

Listen out guys he knows his stuff 👍😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 not sure about wallpaper though 😂🤣

@SantiagoSoulat 2 жыл бұрын

very good video

@rushramel Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@projectreefbyginoj4 3 жыл бұрын

You got me on "girlfriends more than one!" 😂😂😂 thanks! I'm adding a Jebao SLW 10 that will work with my SCP 70

@lazyreefer8749 3 жыл бұрын

Again, brilliant. Helpful reminders that sometimes we forget. Have you ever tried "Bubbling"? I've just started the idea today and thing's look promising.🇬🇧👍

@ReefDork 3 жыл бұрын

As in bubble scrubbing? Never tried it, but heard good things

@OlGoodJoe 9 ай бұрын

Not one word about a tank with mushrooms. Thanks.

@ReefDork 9 ай бұрын

This is a video about flow generally, rather than a species care guide but everything I've said in the video applies to a tank with mushies 🙂

@darrylbaker2530 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always can you do a video about places you've used (that are reliable and good quality) to buy corals online in the UK,I know youve mentioned a few but I can't never remember them.

@ReefDork 3 жыл бұрын

I rarely buy online but I've used Signature Frags once before and Prestige Reef will look after you.

@PicoLatrinidad 2 жыл бұрын

I have 2 mp40's and it was too much flow killing my mixed corals. I tuned it down to 1% and forgot about it but I came to realize that one was defective where it does not slow down. No wonder my corals won't open up and just slowly die. Returned to manufacturer for repair. Long story short is I think it's better to get multiple Nero 3s and set all to just the right slow flow.

@alaskacosplay 2 жыл бұрын

When I used powerheads to create flow for my saltwater tank, I used powerheads for aquariums since the powerheads I use are really strong and I might have to get another one so I have one powerhead at two different ends of the tank so that the water will flow all around the tank. I made my mistake of using a dinky powerhead that came with my filter and I lost my Pearlscale Butterfly and my Coral Beauty Angel because the flow wasnt strong enough and there wasnt enough oxygen in the water.

@ellisbarton2261 3 жыл бұрын

love the tank but not the wall paper behind 😂

@loadedgullloadedgull2991 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mr Reef Dork. I love your vids, find myself bingeing them very often. I have a fluval flex 123 litre marine, currently running two jebao slw-10’s but could do with some more movement. Think I’m going to switch to gyres, but I’m torn between two jebao mcp-90’s or two mcp-70’s. Either will fit well, but which would you suggest? Keep up the good work buddy, fantastic channel! Cheers.

@ReefDork 2 ай бұрын

I don[t like gyres personally - they clog up really quickly so you need to clean them all the time. I'd stick with normal powerheads...

@AJBAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

cracking content Reef Dork 👍 would you say that a single 3000lph wavemaker is top much for a 2ft 60L tank or about right? cheers Aaron

@andrew5762 Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex what percentage do you run your powerheads at , as I’m struggling with polyp extension 😢Love the kalc 👌😃

@ReefDork Жыл бұрын

About 80% - I'd run them higher but they start to get noisy above 80

@paulukreefer5012 3 жыл бұрын

Love the new series! I am going to try the citric acid cleaning regimen, please could you let me know what amounts of each you use and where you get your crystals from? I tried to look on the forums and there are as always 400 different opinions... any help appreciated👍

@ReefDork 3 жыл бұрын

I use stuff from ebay - search for item # JD0002246883302886. I just throw in whatever amount looks right but 50g per litre of water does a good job

@paulukreefer5012 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReefDork that’s great thanks so much !

@2784littlejoe 3 жыл бұрын

I have 3 of these what do you think they seem to be doing well, just hard to get a adjustment. Lominie LED Aquarium Light, Full Spectrum Saltwater Freshwater Fish Tank Light for Coral, Reef, Planted Nano Aquarium Tank. i have the 120 salt water kind. Thanks

@truereefkeeping6022 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I put a powerhead in my tank it looks like to much flow and rips my coral apart I don’t understand why everyone says you need to get a bunch of power heads when I have a problem just trying to use one, I had to get the fluval cp1 for my 90 gallon because that’s the only powerhead that isn’t to strong

@soldierboy_4349 2 жыл бұрын

How much flow should I have in a 40gal tank?

@rja9784 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s get stuck in! Always let’s me know I’m about learn some serous shit

@juanhurtado954 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I got 90 gallon tank my water parameters are great 👍 my lfs say I should play with my wavemaker you mention in the video brief concept, could you provide more tips

@ReefDork 2 жыл бұрын

Try putting it in different places until you don't have flat spots. But adding another powerhead is usually much better

@sanimrai6545 10 ай бұрын

I don't think I'm getting enough flow for my corals, every time I tune my flow my fish gets blown by it. Should it matter? Thanks Love your vids

@michaelbalsley6041 3 жыл бұрын

How is your Copper doing?

@happyreefer9096 3 жыл бұрын

I want these wallpaper.....

@poseidon11364 3 жыл бұрын

What would you recommend for a 55G long/narrow? It's 48in wide, 12in from front to back, and 24in tall. Is it even a tank that could be considered for saltwater? Or is it better suited for freshwater?

@ReefDork 3 жыл бұрын

EVERY tank is better with saltwater 😁

@no_proxxiv4163 4 ай бұрын

How do you get that wavey effect on the surface?

@ReefDork 4 ай бұрын

It seems to happen when I have the MP40s in nutrient transport mode

@jacksonhunnicutt4231 Жыл бұрын

so you might not see this but i bought powerhead and i think its a bit to strong for my 30g i only have soft corals and im kinda worried about my zoas and pallys

@ReefDork Жыл бұрын

I have a 40g with 4x AI Nero 5s (3,000gph each) running at 50% which isn't too much...

@aguinaga2127 Жыл бұрын

What kind of light is that?

@ReefDork Жыл бұрын

I think I had the Evergrow IT5012 at this time

@cookie640 11 ай бұрын

Hi I have a 100 litre tank with no corals yet. Would 1 Nero 3 or 5 be enough to generate a good flow ? I am adding corals in a few months so any advice would be good thank you

@ReefDork 11 ай бұрын

2 is much much better - they'll keep detiturs from settling on your sandbed and causing algae and other problems. The Jecod SLW-10s are a great alternative to the Nero 3s.

@user-rk3id2zf8c 3 жыл бұрын

what is your sand grain size? I found that using a strong pump at lower speed kill them faster.

@ReefDork 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure of the size, but it's quite big

@user-rk3id2zf8c 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReefDork brand? :D

@ReefDork 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-rk3id2zf8c ATI

@animetronic6689 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think is the best citric acid to water ratio?

@ReefDork 3 жыл бұрын

I just throw a load in to be honest! It's really gentle stuff so I wouldn't worry about it too much. But when I do measure I do 50g per litre

@animetronic6689 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReefDork Thanks. My OCD would never let me just toss it in. Lol!

@754welive5 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of fish is that swimming at the top at 2:54

@bonohusky7849 3 жыл бұрын

Noko Wrasse, awsome fish 👍🏻

@ReefDork 3 жыл бұрын

Naoko wrasse

@pauljackson8001 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry but please could you show us the fish that's dive bombing top to bottom

@ReefDork 3 жыл бұрын

The Naoko wrasse - he's a dude isn't he?!

@pauljackson8001 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReefDork I've had a read up on the Naoko. I would like one but my tanks too small with what I have in it. Yellow Assessor, Pink streaked Wrasse, Randall Prawn Goby, Hectors Goby, Fire fish. Plus I have a been treating the tank with Poly-Lab Medic for white spot over the last 20 days, last day yesterday.