I personnally love long format videos, and if I need it chopped up into 15 min chunks I have convenient access to a pause button.
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
+Christopher Staley That is a GREAT answer! :)
@ReefandDive5 жыл бұрын
Marc when I think I’ve seen all your videos I dig an old one and always learn more. Thanks.
@johnVidBozo8 жыл бұрын
Bring it on! I'd love to hear Joe for an hour. There's always the pause button if I need a bathroom break!
@mightymike1308 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for that long video. Definitely enjoy and appreciate the time you put in to make these.
@pimpmytrade8 жыл бұрын
Will totally watch the longer video. I personally can't get enough reef related videos and you don't often see long format content. The beauty of KZfaq is you can always skip around a long video if it gets boring, but I don't see that happening for your upcoming post.
@no-hope-in-the-pope8 жыл бұрын
heck yeah i would totally want to see an hour long discussion with Joe and his amazing tank!!
@thehotkid1238 жыл бұрын
A long video about reef tanks and some info is always good
@1royalwolf8 жыл бұрын
I watched your interview on the 20,000 gallon reef. It was excellent. Top job
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@ScottM8 жыл бұрын
I would love to see the video in it's entirety. can't wait thank you for your hard work.
@franklinmichael6718 жыл бұрын
The hour long video was awesome, the longer they are the more information you can get thorugh.
@markhansen43018 жыл бұрын
Please put up the full one hour video! Great to watch and very easy to come back to if you need a break. I'll put it on my big screen and just sit back relax while I watch. Thanks for the effort so the rest have amazing videos to watch! - Mark-
@hawaii23338 жыл бұрын
Long videos.. short videos.. it doesn't matter all your videos are very well done and helps many people from a rookie that is learning his way into the hobbie or gives new ideas to experts, specially with a videos like this one, its great to review or learn your methods.Thank you for the time you spend doing your videos.. big fan.
@timinator318 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely willing to watch an hour long video about tanks. Love all of your stuff!
@robeauty0778 жыл бұрын
I enjoy longer videos as well. If I need to pause them and come back to it I can. I learn a lot about reef keeping from KZfaq (I only watch people that have been in the hobby for many years and have seen or done it all lol) keep up the great work. Looking forward to that video!
@rahjelli8 жыл бұрын
Please post the LI Aquarium video, everyone needs to see it. Joe is the coolest dude ever, over the summer in 2013 I drove to LI with my wife and daughters from the Bronx and it was about a 2 hour trip just to see this aquarium after I read a 2007 article he published in Advanced Aquarist about it. When I saw him walk out from the maintenance area I told him what we did and he said "well that deserves a tour!" And he took me and my family on an insane tour of it, it's workings, holding areas and even let my daughters hold a baby penguin and feed the 20k aquarium and all the surrounding aquariums across the catwalk, such a cool guy man, I was really grateful, wife said I was like a kid at Christmas lol. I must have taken 200 pictures and it was really something to behold.
I'm down for an hour long MelevsReef video about a 20k gallon reef tank, I like the longer videos. Thanks for making videos btw!
@Fred23226 жыл бұрын
Melev, i just want to say thank you for making these videos! Your videos are both entertaining and immensely helpful!
@KalebNJake8 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say, everyone of your videos are 10 out of 10. I hate waiting on videos, but when it comes to your channel I know it is always worth the wait. I just wanted to say thank you so much for working so hard on making these videos so great. I couldn't give a price of how amazing your info, point of view, and opinions are, giving us your wealth of knowledge. Thank you so much for all you do!
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
+KalebNJake Thanks! I really would like to be able to get them done weekly as originally planned, but it doesn't work out that way. I'd like them to be good, so I don't rush them. That being said, I have nearly 10 videos to get knocked out before the end of the year, so you have plenty to look forward to. :)
@KalebNJake8 жыл бұрын
+melevsreef Well I'm looking forward to it. Thanks Again!
@Jonsexotics8 жыл бұрын
it would be great to see a long video. can finally eat a meal and watch something worth my while
@mrrbw8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, informative and well filmed as always. I run my carbon in my MR1 placed at the top above my GFO. Works really well to polish the water. You mentioned cyano, I ran into that problem while carbon doisng trying to get rid of algae issues. As soon as I stopped carbon dosing it went away within 2 days. I tried multiple carbon sources and they all produced cyano. I mention this knowing you carbon dose, so maybe that may be the contributing cause. Love your videos and definitely enjoy the longer videos you produce, so an hour long video, especially on such a large system, will be great to watch. I find when reviewing tank systems, shorter videos tend to rush the info and overview so not all the information can be delivered.
@kevanmensch81258 жыл бұрын
Hey Marc good to see you making some new videos! I personally look forward to seeing your interview with Joe, the longer the better! working as a professional aquarist myself its always nice to see how other run large systems and I know hos is one of the best out there currently. thanks again
@billshreeveable8 жыл бұрын
I can hardly wait for the video of the 20,000 gallon reef, looks very interesting and sounds to be helpful. Always enjoy all your videos, it's my entertainment and also I'm new to the reef aquarium. Thank you so much.
@matthewowen13602 жыл бұрын
Did that man run carbon in New York? Thanks
@AndyYoung8 жыл бұрын
Great video, Marc. There's a lot of misinformation regarding carbon out there, nice to see you dispel some myths. Also, good to see quality valves in your sump. Every time I see a tank with those awful white-with-red-handle valves, I feel bad for the owner -- because a few months down the road those valves are going to lock up tight...
@LJsReef6 жыл бұрын
Andy Young Tell me bout it! I have these valves, ugh!
@cgreef56308 жыл бұрын
I can watch all your video all day at work haha, Great advice and it satisfies me knowing that I actually figured out some things you talk about in your video before seeing them :) Thanks for all the important info, there is so much misleading info on KZfaq right now. Only had my reef running for about a year, and I can say your videos have helped a lot in never having a crash of any kind, I started from literally 0 knowledge on reef keeping!
@daveonbass798 жыл бұрын
totally looking forward to the long video. it'll be like movie night for the reefer in me.
@TheHobbyist4128 жыл бұрын
A one hour video would be great! Can't wait to see it! :)
@bradenbarber49638 жыл бұрын
Excited about upcoming video. Will definitely watch a full hour.
@anther20238 жыл бұрын
I also vote for the hour long video. And thanks for this useful info about carbon, I'm still a newbie to the hobby.
@Jwhiser13028 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the long video! Great info on the carbon!
@1Terrapin18 жыл бұрын
a 1 hour video is good every once in a while. I'm excited to see this vid. The regular videos you should keep 20 mins or less. Most of us follow several people on you tube and don't have the time to watch long vids.
@Airafel8 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Can't wait to see the next one your talking about. Thank you for all your hard work, very appreciated!! :)
@johndoyle77268 жыл бұрын
great advice on carbon I used to run passively but now do the exact same as you run it for 4 to 5 days then leave it for a month I'd like an hour vid of a system like that thanks for your time and help
@AlxJrz4018 жыл бұрын
Wait let me run to restock on popcorn and soda! years back I read about Joe Yaiullo and I was amazed! can't wait. please make it 3 hours if you can!
@denierlexiese8 жыл бұрын
I prefer the full video, but I'll watch the whole thing either way. Great videos!!!
@reefkeeper28 жыл бұрын
I stopped using granulated carbon on a continuous basis a while back. I noticed I would sometimes have STN episodes after changing it out. The higher the grade of carbon, the more likely I would get some STN. Now I use powdered carbon in my diatom filter. I run it for a few hours every other week or so. It works great, I save money and no STN.
@JessyCat778 жыл бұрын
Just got around to watching this! Great video! Love the preview of what is to come!
@GettAreef8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Marc! Very informative. Looking forward to the new video, absolutely love that reef!
@MoneyMarcMes8 жыл бұрын
I don't mind seeing a 1 hour video as long as see a tour of the life support system!
@adrianhernandez70078 жыл бұрын
shoot this definetly helped me out I'm in the process of buying a reactor for carbon and we'll information out there is crazy glad you broke it down definetly my favorite channel to watch bring that 1 hour video on gives me a reason to stay in
@ldballoon48 жыл бұрын
True that. Carbon is bye bye after a couple of days through active circulation. Many are told to keep it in for a month. My return pump is 800 gallons an hour. For 1/2 cup of carbon this becomes quickly utilized and exhausted.
@ldballoon48 жыл бұрын
+Alex Kingcole also, thank you for posting the 20K gallon reef! Love it, love it, love it. I was at Joe's 2015 MACNA conference so this is awesome.
@hmg89158 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the great videos you produce. Your reef tank is amazing. "Happy reefing"
@johncrawford1958 Жыл бұрын
Thanks great info. I am struggling to keep my 300G tank healthy. All except my softies they are all doing well
@dm002a86868 жыл бұрын
Look forward to see 1 hour update that tank looks like the Redsea.
@Cornovii8 жыл бұрын
Nice update... The long addition of course!
@VGKBrian8 жыл бұрын
Great info! Looking forward to the next videos.
@mattdiscus8 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video as always. Hell yeah 1 hour video, that would be great,
@DavidEBlack88 жыл бұрын
The Long Island Aquarium at Riverhead! Show the full hour in one shot; that reef tank is probably the best public aquarium reef in the country.
@ryanreeves89318 жыл бұрын
I would keep it at an hour. That way, if someone has seen the video and there are lets say 2 points of interest to them, if someone wants to revisit the information, they only have one video to find (albeit long). You can always save it to a play list and relaunch it at the time marker that you left off on.
@AntoniePotgieter8 жыл бұрын
Very useful thanks. I do run carbon in my filter tray in a bag/sock and it works well though.
@MACNTOSFAM8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making very informative videos melev! I'm a "virgin" to the reef hobby, but you create understandable videos to new aquarists
@stephenbouck8 жыл бұрын
id love a hr long vid man !!! all ur vids inspire a inform me so what ever u post il watch lol
@AaronsAquarium8 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. your tank looks really nice. look forward to seeing the video on the Huge reef.
@hhinojosareef18 жыл бұрын
I just missed you I think last month you came down to San Diego some of my friends from sdreefs where there. I'm bummed that I didn't attend that meeting that you where speaking at. Next time for sure MACNA San Diego if you go I'm sure you will. loving your videos and reef tank. Definitely interested in seeing that huge reef make it as long as possible video!
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
+Hector Hinojosa I will be there at that MACNA as a speaker, sponsor and vendor. You'll find me all three days in the Melev's Reef booth. ;)
@BigDubb8 жыл бұрын
If I might offer up a suggestion.I am super interested in the whole video, but would prefer it in smaller chunks. 15mins is a good duration. Long enough to be dense with material and allow my brain to let it sink in. You then have content for four weeks where you can release the videos in a series.
@DmaProductions18 жыл бұрын
i would break that 1 hour video into 2 parts. Just for loading purposes. i usually watch your videos when I'm out with my phone so sometimes it takes a while to load. Great videos keep it up.
@chelmswoodjunction8 жыл бұрын
another great video as like you have described I have activated carbon in a mesh bag just sitting in my sump next to my return pump I have 5 bags of it for a 120 litre 26 gallon tank is this to much. and second I will get a reactor for carbon for the future. Peter from London england
@lisafoster44688 жыл бұрын
Please, give us a full-length video!! I'd love to see and learn from that!!
@DamonGaskin8 жыл бұрын
Definately look forward to the long format videos, as long as it is full of content.. So, sure, I look forward to it... And even though I have been in the hobby well over 20 years, I find all of your videos entertaining and informative... Keep up the great work!!!
@jessicahuffman7438 жыл бұрын
I would watch a week long video if it was about reefing lol. I can not wait to see it!!!
@JoeGanja8 жыл бұрын
You should do a video on algae scrubbers and a proper way to set them up. Since they are fairly new to the hobby I believe a lot of new hobbyists aren't aware that something like this exists and I haven't found a video that goes in depth with information on why we should use them.
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
+joe ganja Thanks for the suggestion. Believe it or not, ATS came out about 15 years ago and were very popular in Australia. It does seem like they are suddenly all the rage now. Maybe I'll make one and try it out myself. :)
@JoeGanja8 жыл бұрын
+melevsreef I just set one up for myself and I hope to eliminate some or most my hair algae in my main display. But try it and let us know how it goes!
@lord_dab_vader42528 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the video! I will take the long version please.
@MarioNetasZz6618 жыл бұрын
take ur time making ur videos they always come out great ...love ur reef..
@ReefRealEstateInCanada8 жыл бұрын
Any suggestions on a video editor? Never used one or have one. Was originally just shooting the video to have as a record for myself to look back on but then thought others might benefit from my errors or triumphs. Never thought it would ever be any sort of production as I don't really have the time to do it. Thanks for feedback.
@WichitaFallFishKeeper8 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to your next video
@pjfreak998 жыл бұрын
Stoked for new video. Where is it?! Thanks!
@IMGbaugher8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as usual.
@matshroom8 жыл бұрын
Make it as long as you like :) can't wait
@gsxuc18 жыл бұрын
1 hr would be great. I'd put it up on the big screen and watch it with the family.
@Tokyo_Hikari8 жыл бұрын
1 hour is great! 2 hours even better :D
@ROTTERtube8 жыл бұрын
Great video! I just started using a reactor for carbon again. Before it was just a bag. Quick question, would you recommend running it for 3-5 days and not again for a few weeks, or once a week? Would running it once a week with fresh carbon be beneficial or is once a month for a week good enough? thanks!
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
+ROTTER tube Reef Once a month for 3-5 days should be good enough to polish the water. Then take it offline, clean it out and set it aside until next month.
@ROTTERtube8 жыл бұрын
great thanks!
@FishOfHex8 жыл бұрын
That reactor is nice Love the color! Been using the brs dual reactors for a while now. Nice video
@Cliffepoos8 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, I enjoyed the video as always. I use carbon in a couple of canister filters, simply to free up space in my sump and as you said, it works perfectly. However, I change it once a month when I do a 50 gallon water change. I noticed that you believe carbon stops working after a few days, but surely this depends on the load it is absorbing does it not? I also checked a couple of the other people I subscribe to (BRS and Mr Saltwater tank) and they seem to advocate about 4 weeks as well. So I guess my question is, why do you believe carbon only lasts a few days? I hope you include plenty of video on the behind the scenes of this large system you are going to feature. Do it whichever way i easier for you. I can either click on a new video link or pause a longer video. No biggie either way. Thanks for the videos. I find them informative and fun.
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
You can see the way the water looks a few days later to tell if the Carbon is no longer pulling out tinge from the system.
@gold3nrul3115 жыл бұрын
true... refrigerator systems say for example, 300 gallons or 6 months. If we think about an aquarium, it's way dirtier than tap water and turnover through the carbon will hit 300 gallons pretty fast. At first I was skeptical of what you said, but it's probably true. @@melevsreef
@mnelson100008 жыл бұрын
I'm cool with the long video, but maybe you could put an index in the description? That way if I want I don't have to sit through the whole things again if I want to refer back to certain part of it. Thanks
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
Good idea.
@ReefRealEstateInCanada8 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Very informative. Love the one on the pellets too. Really helps explain everything clearly. I am starting my 270 gallon, have some very average videos but really wanted a video diary of this start up. Totally agree with starphire too, huge difference. Love to see a comment from you on my for any thoughts you may have. Thanks for making these videos, really helps and they are awesome. Would love to see one on the Calc reactor too.
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the comments. Regarding your video style, aim for education and how you want to help others grasp what you've accomplished. Avoid long stagnant shots, and splice in different scenes, images, and pans. Adding music helps, but make sure it's royalty-free to avoid getting hit with copyright issues. I've been shooting all my videos with the iPhone 6 Plus and 6s Plus, tomorrow I get my 7 Plus with a better camera yet. I will do one on calcium reactors. I have an article on that topic, but it's time to do one with video.
@genealameda11638 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to that video
@MoeReefs7 жыл бұрын
I put mine in a nylon filter sock. The trick is to put the carbon in a separate filter bag and make sure you tighten the bag so the carbon is not loose. Then the carbon is tight and has no wiggle room to get pulverized. Works great.
@melevsreef7 жыл бұрын
How long do you keep it in there?
@MoeReefs7 жыл бұрын
melevsreef about 2 weeks. I have no real way of knowing it is exhausted. I know home water filters say 6 months but they don't have nearly the amount of constant flow. Another way I think you can tell it's time is when you turn off your pumps for feeding or water changes, take sniff of the still water and if smells fishy, it's time to change the carbon.
@MoeReefs7 жыл бұрын
melevsreef Also when you clean your filer socks just rinse off the carbon bag. Much easier than messing with a reactor.
@melevsreef7 жыл бұрын
In my experience, carbon doesn't last nearly as long as you are indicating. I base that on tank smell as well as water clarity.
@nickmcalpin107 жыл бұрын
GAC generally lasts about two weeks, you can do the white bucket test to see if the tannins are building up. My tank seems to get pissed at even the slightest amount of GAC really so I don't use it all that much. Change water.
@mitian8 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the video...
@andyrojas7988 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the work you do!
@ajnivan8 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Love the vids, love the presentation, really looking forward to the big presentation on the large reef and I am absolutely tuning in on the NYOS 300. I have a 400Gal or 1500L because I am in Australia :) and I am absolutely considering the NYOS 300. It's sitting at roughly $1,300 USD which is about $1,800 AUD so I would be keen to hear if you would consider the skimmer value at the $1,300 USD price point!
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
+Anthony Page I should know more next week. :)
@ajnivan8 жыл бұрын
+melevsreef I'm happy to wait. Not spending that much money just yet, I am only just starting to wash my sand and plumb the returns etc. Looking forward to it.
@fishymats8738 жыл бұрын
Why do people have fish in their sump? I hear a lot of people say this, but have never had an explanation. I hope you don't mind the dumb question! Great channel btw :)
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
+FishyMats These fish were accidentally shipped to me instead of the AP700 LED light by Kessil that I reviewed about two months ago. Since they are survivors, they are going into my new frag tank that I just finished building. I'll make the stand tomorrow and hopefully Sunday get some water in it. In a few weeks, those damsels will get a new home. :)
@j.k.hobbyist97367 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video great advice!
@meatwad6008 жыл бұрын
full video please.
@tjsreptiles7 жыл бұрын
well put.........great video explained perfectly
@cd-stephen5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@Pr0xRESOLUTE8 жыл бұрын
that clam at around 10:00 is huge.
@diyreefersparadise18458 жыл бұрын
thumbs up amazing video :)
@DanielFernandes-sy9if8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man
@kevinkershaw14358 жыл бұрын
looks great cant wait
@joetroutwine60376 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with using ro/di canisters as a reactor. What do you think the “di” filter is? It’s a reactor. This saves a lot of money on overpriced reactors. Plus it is so easy to daisy chain multiple units. I have followed you for years and appreciate your insight. I just felt like your were sales pitching against a certain online vendor.
@TheWincod758 жыл бұрын
Using different types of carbon has little to do with the product size in regards to leaving/escaping the reactor, media bag, etc. Each size has a different pore structure designed to remove different contaminants; and in turn each has various uses depending on what you're trying to accomplish.
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
Great points. Feel free to add more details regarding that for everyone to read.
@tonylangham9115 жыл бұрын
Good quality Carbon reactor that I can buy in UK please. I'm getting a new Red Sea MAX S 650- in Feb/Mar and my existing 5ft aquarium has got an external Ehiem Pro so been using pre-washed carbon on a tie up sleeve-I can testify to carbon usage. I would like to tell you it was a good day when I found your site and totally enjoy long & shorts info vids. One minus-in UK and EU we cannot get a lot of the foods / reactors etc that you advertise - use?
@melevsreef5 жыл бұрын
That's the challenge, to be able to get things in your own area. I'm imagine Deltec products are available there; what about Two Little Fishies? Both make reactors, and sell internationally.
@DiepBlueC8 жыл бұрын
I was under the impression that when running carbon in a reactor, one should push that top filter sponge and the filter plate down onto the carbon in the reactor so that it cannot tumble to reduce the amount of carbon tumbling and dust created? Or perhaps your low flow handles that. Thoughts?
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
+DiepBlueC If you control the flow rate in the reactor, you can avoid any type of tumbling. I rinse it very well before it is hooked up so dust has never been a factor. The slower the flow, the better.
@andrew57624 жыл бұрын
Top guy 😀👍🏴
@saltwaterdrew8 жыл бұрын
I've been in the hobby since 97' and embarrassed to say that I did not have a good understanding of the use of carbon. I have always been aware of how it polishes the water, but always thought it did much more in terms of removing organics. I don't run carbon all the time, but probably ran it a lot more than necessary. Any thoughts on the limited use of carbon and preventing lateral line disease? I look forward to the video on the Long Island aquarium, even a really long one. Thanks Mark!
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
Since I know use it once every 4-8 weeks for over a decade, I'd say my use is limited.
@matshroom8 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the long video :) keep up the good work!! Also... Regarding carbon. What's your opinion on extruded carbon vs granular when running ozone? Thanks :)
@melevsreef8 жыл бұрын
+matshroom I don't have an opinion on that because I've never run ozone and simply don't have any experience or knowledge regarding that. Sorry.
@hansklos40398 жыл бұрын
LONG video please!
@iKaviD38 жыл бұрын
Long 1 hour video > short clips! :D
@rickmiranda81836 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video on carbon!! My montipora started peeling off on the side when I ran the carbon for 2 days and I just realized I put too much carbon. My water came crystal clear but my montipora were not happy. Lesson learned. Should I deduct the live rock from calculating 1 cup per 50 gallon? How often and how long I I should run the carbon? I am nervous to run it now after what happen to my montipora..
@melevsreef6 жыл бұрын
It's 1/2 a cup of GAC per 50g of water, and you could err on the side of caution and do true liquid volume, subtracting for the displacement (rock and sand). As stated in this video, I don't believe carbon lasts more than a few days, so I'd hook up a reactor for about 3-4 days once a month to polish the water. When it starts getting a tad mucky and you can't take it, run carbon again. That's what I do. :)
@aslamabraham5507 жыл бұрын
Hey Melev, be sure to show us the filtration of this massive reef.
@melevsreef7 жыл бұрын
It's toward the end of that video. Enjoy, it's on my channel.