Seahorse/Macroalgae Tank Update... Finally! Sorry I'm Late With It! The Gallery Episode 28

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@stevenpavan327 2 жыл бұрын

1. Please keep making videos like this. You are a must watch on KZfaq. For me you are up there with Reefbuilders and Tom Reefer. Your personality and style calms the soul. Personal videos like this go a long way for people who don't have friends in the hobby. Videos like this keep me motivated. Thank you.

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Steven, that is super kind of you. Nobody has ever said something like that. Glad my videos calm the soul... no greater compliment!

@Justwar224 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, love the videos

@courtneykeeps 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! Normally I would be hesitant to watch any nearly hour long video but I watched the whole thing. You just have it.

@im160bpmplus 6 ай бұрын

These vids are an insta click- your Production is fire. The Audio prod alone has always been the best in the reef circuit.

@jason5584 2 жыл бұрын

For whatever it's worth, I really enjoy these on the fly vlog style videos. Keep it up!

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@eaglescout1974 2 жыл бұрын

So glad for the seahorse update. Been looking forward to it!

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

:-)

@inland_reef 2 жыл бұрын

Tank is looking great! I think if you get a few more species of faster growing macro algae in there, itll help to outcompete the nuisance algae, especially now with the introduction of a lot of nutrients from all the inhabitants. Small trims regularly are best especially since you’re not dosing. If you were dosing to maintain nutrients, just adjust the amount after cutting. You could even trim the gracilaria up and place it elsewhere in the tank instead of removing it. My gorgs will sometimes close up and algae will grow on them and like a leather they’ll shed the outer layer and be happy as a clam again. Just keep them in good flow so it’s easier for them to shed. Definitely keep up on the cleaning of the sponge. If the syphon are blocked they can’t eat. I’ve trimmed shaving brush before and had success so hey give it a try (we can chat about that later). As for the red grape, maybe try another gyre on the opposite side running alternate flow. You’ll get a nice flow one way for a few seconds and then the other way. Not sure if that’s too much flow for the seahorses (chat with the seahorse guru). Over all loving the tank but yea that rock… very Falic 🤣

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Tyler, my macro guru! I'm always amazed at how much you know about this stuff. What fast growing macro do you recommend? Also good to know that the sponge cleaning is a good idea, I'm going to do it again today! And I'm going to think about that extra gyre. The seahorses seem to like the higher flow, I'm more worried about the sugar fine sand, but, as long as I keep them on opposite schedules, it should be fine! I never even noticed the penis like rock until I posted that picture!

@strokemacat Жыл бұрын

I'm late to the party but spent the last few days off work watching your channel and im now addicted, I have downsized to 1 reeftank now I live 3 up in an apartment (damn it) but thoroughly enjoying the most naturally enjoyable videos while still learning and getting ideas at the same time. 10/10 from me, from the fish to to the corals, the macros and the lighting, the drones and the driving it makes very good viewing and like many others I'm sure they enjoy it also. 😀 Thank you for all the effort in filming and editing while running a family it's appreciated 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👍👊💯

@phillipisland1 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I’m intimidated. You are the best.

@Mike2k30 Жыл бұрын

Mathew is so cool and down to earth. You make great videos man. I'm learning alot

@adamcunningham6596 2 жыл бұрын

I used to think your video editing style is what attracted me to your channel. And don’t get me wrong, it is an awesome style. But after watching this recent release I find it’s just you and your personality that makes your videos great. Appreciate the “on-the-fly” video and seeing something different from you. Keep it up and hopefully you weren’t too taxed on producing this one.

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Vino, that is one of the nicest things I've heard in a long time. Thanks for taking time to write this. Definitely gave me a bit of a boost today! And definitely not too taxing for this one! But when I don't do a big edit, boy can I ramble!

@nicksmith3142 2 жыл бұрын

Can we get a playlist of just the seahorse tank? My wife has set up her first saltwater tank and is wanting to keep seahorses!

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Of course. Here you go! kzfaq.info/sun/PL_9XSWQZldtHLfxZm0K2EMVZqIpQQ2kVq

@nicksmith3142 2 жыл бұрын

@@MyFirstFishTank thank you!!

@mmvv8124 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are back to producing videos here. As others have said you are way up there with Reefbuilders......keep it going.

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Well that is super kind of you, appreciated!

@juliarumpler6567 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I always learn something from your videos. Thank you for passing on your knowledge to our community in this hobby. You are my favorite reefer out there. Thank you!

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@andree_nakita Жыл бұрын

I love the tank and the seahorses are so amazing. Maybe put some of the red macro Algae in the back would probably bring a little mon deep. ????

@RogueAquariums 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Vlog video Matthew. The Seahorse/macro algae tank is looking good. The different types of macro algae you have in there work well together & looks nice. I like how the seahorses and the goby were face to face at the end of the video. 😀

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darren, hope you are feeling better!

@RobBoryckiGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. My tank is next!

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

:-)

@myexoticanimaljourney5619 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! See you in a couple months :)

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Hah, but probably true!

@milkspotscausemetospazzout6813 11 ай бұрын

I have learned so much from watching your videos..Thank you.

@c3dpo 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matthew, just wanted to extend a thanks incase you didn't see on brs channel. followed beginners series from start and tank is doing well 🤞 New growth on corals already!!

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Have you really watched them all? That's amazing and some serious dedication! Send me some pictures of your tank when you get a chance, I would love to see it. contact (@) myfirstfishtank (.com)

@joshuaf1820 2 жыл бұрын

Lol my 3 yr old daughter was like Cheetos!!! Looks great

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

:-)

@mattmonteith2175 Жыл бұрын

I grow fresh water plants in my salttwater. From Petco . Just because I need Ed something extra. And house plant on top of the water.

@alansamons5423 2 жыл бұрын

I miss my seahorses like crazy. Such great little personalities. But they were declared illegal to keep or sell in South Africa, so when my last one passed away, I gave up on reef-keeping.

@adamfuller9281 11 ай бұрын

This is a great video…..there is not a ton of vids on your type of tank and inhabitants. I’ve had luck dipping gorgonians with problem surface algae in diluted hydrogen peroxide solution. All have survived.

@carlosbarba4753 2 жыл бұрын

Just keep in mind that some macros are faster growers than others, halimeda sp. tend to be more of the slow growing side. From my experience with codium is that if you put it on a place where it gets continous flow, will trive very well and will look very beautifull, you could try to place some on the top of that pene looking rock or somewhere on the middle way to the top, I'm sure you it will grow diferentley and people will stop telling you the way your rock looks like. (In nature Codium tend to grow on rock with fast flow areas), about the algae on top of your algae keep watching, maybe is only matter of maturity of your tank, or it could be something that you are dosing is creating the issue, maybe reduce at a time some of the fertiliser and watch how does the tank behave.

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I guess we should just call it the pene rock for now! I didn't realize codium would thrive in high flow, so I may need to do a trimming and move a piece.And food for thought on the algae growing on top of algae. Maybe it is too much of the chaeto grow, or maybe the tank just needs more time to settle in like you said. Thanks for taking the time to write out your thoughts, certainly appreciated!

@fishpony1211 2 жыл бұрын

Look great dude! Definitely keep the updates coming. Building a harem tank now so would love to see updates on that.

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

The Harem is next! Not doing too well, that's for sure! Definitely need a larger tank for a harem, like 120!

@fishpony1211 2 жыл бұрын

@@MyFirstFishTank thats what i have. A custom 120 lagoon

@thomasvidal747 9 ай бұрын

Magnifique 👏👏

@Taylor6681 2 жыл бұрын

Hi your tanks are all looking amazing … I just got my first marine tank going its been running since June and its going well apart from sporid worm problem,which i know its down to over feeding.. I love your videos they are very informative.. keep up the good work 👍…

@Taylor6681 2 жыл бұрын

Fish to add which would be cool blue dot jawfish

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

I've never even heard of sporid worms! Is it a big issue? I'm going to look it up right now! Thanks for watching and love to see some pictures of your setup if you get a chance. contact (@) myfirstfishtank (.com)

@Taylor6681 2 жыл бұрын

@@MyFirstFishTank hi i have a tank thread on reef2reef taylor made reef aquaone minireef it needs a update lol that filter sox is gone i have got the reefing bug bad done some custom things to the sump…

@tylerneal5390 2 жыл бұрын

I cant wait to get my first saltwater system going. i have a large canister filter for now but im slowly buying parts for a External overflow and sump set up

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Sounds like you have a plan!

@tylerneal5390 2 жыл бұрын

@@MyFirstFishTank Oh i do i have been doing tons of research i joined the BRS Facebook group. I would like to know what Size sump i would need i really want a pre made sump that is not to pricey are there any good costly trigger system sumps? I have also been watching a lot of your videos to cant wait for more guides and reviews

@macpro07 2 жыл бұрын

You’re back Matt!!!!

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

:-)

@joshuaf1820 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this video!!!!

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

:-)

@ericpower5440 Жыл бұрын

Is that shaving brush from Florida also? If your tank is at 72, it may be too cold. It grows in water off the Florida Keys that is typically shallow. Also it’s coralline, so it needs calcium.

@kilrkitty0818 Жыл бұрын

Did the green toadstool not work out with the seahorses? Amazing video and I love the freestyle Vlog and Thank you for this Journey! I am considering a salt talk and I appreciate these resources and your energy ✌️ 🎉😎

@CalcioFan4Ever 2 жыл бұрын

Oh hey :D sweet

@jonathanreich9694 2 жыл бұрын

Matthew, I can’t find the video that has the majano wand that you used on the aptasia. So I guess I’ll put my question here. When I first started I made the mistake of putting some ugly brown palys in my tank. I didn’t know better at the time and they have grown all over the place in my 90 gallon cube. Will the majano wand kill palys also? I scrub them with a tooth brush every other week and they just grow back. To any beginners don’t put ugly brown palys or brown snowflake polyps in your tank. You will later regret it!

@christineschultz3176 2 жыл бұрын

I get everything from her Alyssa seahorse savvy.

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome store right?

@samuelramsey9170 9 ай бұрын

We miss you. Come back

@thefakeichthyologist--6337 2 жыл бұрын

I think it would be awesome to turn it onto an NPS tank later on as you already have phytoplankton dosing and why don't keep some non photosynthetic gorgonians and some sun corals

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

that would actually be super cool!

@sovereignviper90 2 жыл бұрын

Seahorse tank looks great man! Need to get off my Lars butt and make videos on a new 65g tank I'm slowly piecing together lol

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see it!

@gentlemanreefer6105 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe your algea problem comes from your light.... Congratulations great job and a great video as always. Thank you

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

@CalcioFan4Ever Жыл бұрын

What tank is this specifically? Looks like a red sea something

@bbcoach8160 2 жыл бұрын

Can you share a link to the new guards you have on the xf330 please They look better than the ones I've seen as still have the directional flow

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Here you go! This is for the xf 330! www.bulkreefsupply.com/nemprotect-powerhead-guard-for-maxspect-gyre-xf330-wavemaker-guards.html

@oTnnnnn 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get your sea horses

@markrogers9376 2 жыл бұрын

F1 Fan!!! Who's winning the championship??

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

I’m rooting for Verstappen but Mercedes is just so fast on those straights and with Hamilton getting three wins in a row, I think they have the momentum!

@markrogers9376 2 жыл бұрын

@@MyFirstFishTank I feel the exact same way! Early mornings for you on the west coast!

@AmyQuilts 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed it!

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

:-)

@Dave_Andre 2 жыл бұрын

So soft corals can grow under freshwater light? Or just leathers?

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Most corals can probably grow under a freshwater light, given that there is enough par. The blues make the fluorescents pop, and there is also a lot of PAR in the blue range, but freshwater lights can also work great!

@tylerneal5390 2 жыл бұрын

I got interest in saltwater when i seen the Tanked TV show one thing im confused with is how they were able to put fish in the same day they put the water in the tank without cycling did they use some kind of Bottle l Bacteria? Have you or anyone used there l ATM Colony Nitrifying Bacteria?

@MyFirstFishTank 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there are different methods of quick cycling that can allow you to add fish right away. Certain bacteria like Fritz turbo start, or they may have added in some ceramic media that was already cycled. Thanks for watching Tyler!