Shutting Down My 6 Year Old Reef Tank

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Shutting Down My 6 Year Old Reef Tank

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5 ай бұрын

After 6 years, I'm breaking down my 4 foot acropora dominant reef tank! In this video, I tell you why and what my future plans are...
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@alarsen18 5 ай бұрын

Totally understand the feeling of focusing on the bad and ignoring the good. Good luck on the new project, looking forward to it!

@ilikeweirdfish7106 5 ай бұрын

That’s the tank that got me into the hobby. Saying that I fully understand. To be honest I am considering restarting a tank. I lost several fish to velvet and though I saved the majority I had to copper the tank as all the rock is silicones to the glass and I couldn’t get the fish out. I’ve just really lost passion since. Much like Ryan and his water box I suppose.

@thatplantguy93 5 ай бұрын

I love watching your channel! It has provided me with so much knowledge and TONS of ideas for reef tanks! I’m not new to keeping fish (I have a 90 gallon freshwater Amazon tank with discus), but saltwater is something I’ve avoided my whole life because I was afraid of the complexity of it all. But researching and watching KZfaqrs like you has my confidence building. So, I bit the bullet and found an amazing start up system for $125 off Facebook! A 65 gallon (36x24x18) display tank and a 30 gallon sump with all the bells and whistles! Can’t wait to get started and eventually work my way up to the 220 gallon tank that’s been sitting in storage for years 😭

@eight_count 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! I am just in the infant stage of reef tanking and it's good to see current content like this. I look forward to your newest project and will keep your experiences in mind when building out my system in the future.

@geegee2022 4 ай бұрын

Will look forward to this.new subscriber here after been out of the hobby a couple of years I stopped watching content.i used to watch Aaron’s aquarium back in the day.

@ReefAdventure 5 ай бұрын

So nice to see the growth of the old tank. I’m really looking forward for your new setup! I’ll definitely follow it.

@gokuthetypeofningen1688 5 ай бұрын

My tank has lots of everything, I never get tired of seeing random creatures in there or finding things I didn’t expect to see. Latest finds are a small clam in the middle of a colony of zoas I’ve already had six months and a pineapple sponge.

@Birdofthetacklebox 5 ай бұрын

For new tank try out a snowflake eel! Despite being escape artist they make great pets, they’re beautiful and really derpy. What’s not to love?

@bobtrimper5262 5 ай бұрын

Just ordered new 120 gallon myself for same reasons. Can't wait to start fresh and not repeat the mistakes I've made over the past 4 years. Can't wait to see what you do!

@PeterAndWillAnderson 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous! Although I'm not a fan of the wallpaper (hehe), I think it's really cool how you scraped the back glass. Makes it really clean looking. Been following you for years and you've given me inspiration to start a 180 gal this summer. Looking forward to the six footer! (Ryan approved length!)

@sebastianlundgren7653 5 ай бұрын

Good luck for the future tank! You made me take the step from freshwater to saltwater this year. And I’m looking forward to see what you do with the now setup. Me and my girl just set up our 500 liter this January and just got the first fish this week.

@StephenSchuerger 5 ай бұрын

Always a good watch. I fully get the need to change up myself. In 3 years of reef keeping I’ve gone from 30-60-90 gallons. Part of the problem-too many things I want to put in the tank. All mine have been LPS dominant mixed though I love montis, stylos etc. Good luck with the upgrade and will enjoy watching it here

@Yoitsarah 5 ай бұрын

I’m currently getting the same feeling with my current tank as I only see the problems. Not the amazing coral I do have… I also have chronic problems with my nitrate levels even though the tank is under stocked. So I do understand it and I can’t wait to follow you on your next steps 😊

@CascadianExotics 5 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the new journey, and the final video of this tank. It will be most helpful as I am taking my first steps in my reefing journey after a lifetime of keeping cichlids.

@mathewjarvis7748 5 ай бұрын

Thanks to you I just started reefing with a fluval evo 13.5. I appreciate all the advice you put out for free on this channel and absolutely wish luck with your future endeavours.

@bethanynicole871 5 ай бұрын

I like how the first time I have ever searched up reef tank and you video you posted only a few hours ago was the first thing I saw

@tonyd7164 5 ай бұрын

I too prefer the movement of the softies. Looking forward to your new adventure.

@tashdog1 5 ай бұрын

Well if you had enough for thwm and wanted a change, then its quite simple to sell them all, and keep the tank going with new stuff for a change.

@rolisreefranch 5 ай бұрын

Wow! Good on the upgrade. I'm an acroman, and have recently started taking a liking to LPS as well. Not sure I could live w/o acros tho!

@mikkostenberg1740 5 ай бұрын

I was just going to comment on some video that the crowd needs an update Reefdork main tank! Little did i know it was going to be the last one. 😮 Eager to see what the future holds! 👍🍀

@thamjunyan6992 5 ай бұрын

Been following the channel since i started reefing 3 years ago, looking forward to the new 6 feet tank and how it's going to be setup

@mikemccoy7931 5 ай бұрын

I think it is beautiful, though I totally understand if you looking to move away from acropora. Speaking of which, yours look great! Honestly most of the reef stores around here took terrible care of their acropora until about year ago. Before then, they were all a sea of brown. I have never kept any myself, but seeing that made me think they must be tougher to keep healthy

@im160bpmplus 5 ай бұрын

Nice.. Not many new tank builds on yt are that exiting, but watching Alex's tanks (esp the main) evolve have been a bit more attracting for some reason. I was genuinely exited to hear of an upgrade, cant wait.

@rw5510 5 ай бұрын

looking forward to the new build.

@EIY_Kumar 5 ай бұрын

LPS tank .. Hell Yeah !!!!

@garethkendall1985 5 ай бұрын

I have just bought a D-D Reef Pro 1800 and the build quality is amazing! Looking forward to seeing what you go with and following the journey:)

@theamjadjamousable 5 ай бұрын

LPS , gorgonia and zoa look way more beautiful than sps imo.

@queencityreefs 5 ай бұрын

Good luck my friend 🙏👌✌️

@TomoBishBosh 5 ай бұрын

Good luck Alex! Looking forward to following the journey! Going to be sad to see the birds go 😉

@lovermansmith9082 5 ай бұрын

Keep the Birds . That's the Different kind of stuff we love him for ! Yes ?

@zburnreefing 5 ай бұрын

Great points; loved the video! This video was a good reminder for me to just enjoy my tank and not stress over chasing perfect acro colors. Your points totally resonate and this type of mentality can increase burnout or make the hobby less enjoyable/more stressful. Change is always good too though; looking forward to your new build! My guess is... you won't be able to stay away from acros for too long 😉

@Sutsamadori97 5 ай бұрын

Wow has it really already been 6 years?! Can't wait to see the new tank!😊 Cheers to the next 6 years of epic reefing😇

@emblake7750 5 ай бұрын

Hope you'll make videos from very first day so we can follow progress,all the best

@CarlEves 5 ай бұрын

I’m gonna look forward to this. I’m going from the other way. Softies to LPS. 👍🏻👍🏻

@ElleKendra 5 ай бұрын

Very excited to see your new build come to life.

@deancox9968 5 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the new tank and seeing it grow

@nim6us 5 ай бұрын

It’s so funny to be finding this video now. I’ve got a 4ft tank that’s been up for 4 years, acro heavy. I’m currently experiencing. RTN on one of my bigger colonies. This happens once or twice a year and I just don’t get it. I test all my parameters weekly, ICP quarterly, everything else in the tank is absolutely thriving. It just feels like occasionally Poseidon smites one of my colonies for no reason. It’s starting to get really disheartening because I don’t know why and I never know which one is going to go up in smoke. YEARS of TLC down the drain. 😭 Funnily it’s got me thinking about doing the same as you with a move to LPS. However if you’re answering questions next week I’d like to hear your thoughts on acro death.

@BlackPedagogue 5 ай бұрын

Nice video and I look forward to you sharing more learnings. Good luck with the next tank. Like you, I love gonis. Once you figure out the secret to keeping them in good health..there’s no turning back!

@bobbyknox9258 5 ай бұрын

Was a great reef through all the phases mate. Looking forward to new one

@rudra7615 5 ай бұрын

This is why I simply stick to acans, lps, mushrooms and zoas. (Hopefully gonias and scolys one day). Feel like the flow and colours are so beautiful and that’s what I like

@Edward-uy6qo 5 ай бұрын

I remember watching the set up series. 😢 part of why I got into #CultOfKalwasser. Good luck in the new adventure!

@beb1234pchw 5 ай бұрын

Sad to see it go but looking forward to seeing what your gonna create in the new one 👍

@Fleming41st 5 ай бұрын

Good luck with the new tank. The penninsula is something from my dreams so cant wait to see the new one.

@aqhan 5 ай бұрын

Now I can't wait! 😀

@lovermansmith9082 5 ай бұрын

Enjoy your adventure . Your me favorite ! 😊 Be sure to upgrade the Dork 😊. I find acrapora boring . I do kinda like the Green Slimmer . Like the movement of the LPS . & Find them more relaxing to look at also . Like the way you think & change . Thank you Mr . Reef Dork ! Can't wait ❤

@gryzor439 5 ай бұрын

Loved watching it grow will look forward watching the new one .

@artistic_spaz3724 5 ай бұрын

I'm really excited to see your new tank!!

@TimChump 5 ай бұрын

Good luck you can absolutely an LPS dominated tank with a few choice Acros at the very top of the rocks

@jaycar5979 5 ай бұрын

Hi, when you say document the new tank I would love to see how you move the new tank from the street to its place of rest. I would love a big tank but moving it has always put me off.

@ReefDork 5 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm dreading that! I've got an aquarium maintenance company in mind to lead it...

@MikeLemming 5 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the new tank Alex! It’s going to be epic!!

@devachapman6315 5 ай бұрын

I hear ya brother LPS are my jam. dont get me wrong SPS can be nice but dont compare to LPS for me. I am also a Goni fan.

@Guacamole44479 5 ай бұрын

Excited to see the new build!

@mickromer6199 5 ай бұрын

Can't wait for the new tank build 💪

@dandanthefishmanclothier3690 5 ай бұрын

Youve gone 2ft bigger from Ur old tank I've gone 2 ft smaller and have to agree with you sps issue there's always some that don't quite agree with the water like the others. Oddly enough since downsizing my purple tang hlle has cleared up and his colour has come back which I was not expecting.

@scottallan6770 5 ай бұрын

Can't wait for this journey! 🍻

@rymaccichlids5999 5 ай бұрын

Good luck with the new tank bro

@katherine8257 5 ай бұрын

My interest at the moment is around flow - I have a largely LPS dominated tank with a few SPS and a few softies - and it's something I struggle with - either my trachys and mushroom are being windy swept or my monti and cabbage corals are collecting detritus. I'd like to hear about how you managed to balance flow in your peninsula tank and what changes you think you'll need to make in your upgrade. Also what equipment do you like so much you plan to carry it over and what equipment won't make the cut in the upgrade either because it's under-powered or you just don't love it. Thanks! :-)

@mdengle 5 ай бұрын

Good luck!!!

@andrewkensington7403 5 ай бұрын

I’m more than happy to house the 4 ft tank for you lol

@Thespacecoastreef 5 ай бұрын

Awesome, can't wait too see.

@isiheisenberg4784 5 ай бұрын

im hyped i hope the new tank will be amazing

@gargas9804 5 ай бұрын

honestly pretty sad sering this tank go, since i have been watching it since i started saktwater. excited to see what you do next, though!!

@markvermeij8369 5 ай бұрын

look forward to see it 👍

@benmrgamw681 5 ай бұрын

You should be proud of your work.. a lot of dedication and passion went into the tank and it shows. Can i ask why you're only going for a 6 foot? You are obviously very skilled so why not go for a much bigger masterpiece?

@ReefDork 5 ай бұрын

I don't have space for anything bigger...

@benmrgamw681 5 ай бұрын

@@ReefDork that's unfortunate but either way I'm looking forward to the journey👌 I'm waiting to move into our new home in a couple weeks and will be joining the hobby. I'm lucky and have space so I'm going straight for the 8 foot.. your recommendation on the best filtration? Is too much filtration bad? Also are you as disappointed by UFC 300 main event as everyone else?

@omalik0192 5 ай бұрын

I think the new tank is a waterbox infinia 155 🧐

@revZ098 5 ай бұрын

You either going for a waterbox 6ft or your going for the DD reef pro 1800.

@n37c 5 ай бұрын

Cool!

@robwalker5657 5 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the Red Sea 850! 😎 so what’s happening with the old tank? Are you selling it? If so I’d be interested in buying please 😅🤞🏻

@leonelreo 5 ай бұрын

Time to move on. I'm glad you made that decision. It's the only way to keep growing. My two questions are: - What is the single most important learning you got during this 6 years - What did you NOT learn. Happy reefing.

@AcornonlineCoUk 5 ай бұрын

Best tank for looking into from above are Nyos, what lighting are you going to use on the new lps tank?

@enhncr 5 ай бұрын

Are you serious??? It is a beautiful tank !!!!

@303cologuy 5 ай бұрын

I watched almost every video. Shut down my system two years ago and this is the last saltwater channel I watched. I just unsubscribed, seems appropriate. Great stuff.

@meesepolice 5 ай бұрын

As someone who is just starting out on their own sps journey (I can keep them alive) what is the most important thing you learned when it comes to keeping an sps tank

@ReefDork 5 ай бұрын

Great question

@leemont8512 5 ай бұрын

Lps gang receives another member!

@enzomontini758 5 ай бұрын

Reminds me of when arrons aquarium shut down the “wife” and replaced with the “one” 😢

@Onearmwampa 5 ай бұрын

Coral dysmorphia mate, we all got it 😂

@animalelesofiei2990 5 ай бұрын

Hello.I have a beginner question,maybe someone can help me.I have two nano 15 gal tanks and i want to upgrade to a 60 gal tank.In one nano i have a pair of ocellaris and in the other i have a pair of saddlebacks.Can i move the pairs to the 60 gal or will they fight?Thank you.

@joemason8636 5 ай бұрын

Alex, all of your tanks are superb! I have a 2 X 2 cube and I was wondering what you did for flow on it? Ps. The reef cssa reefractometer is great as my 5 year old is using it for his tank 😄

@ReefDork 5 ай бұрын

I have 4x Nero 5s running low on my LPS tank but that's only because it's shallow so I can have flow running over the top of the scape - if it was taller I'd have one powerhead on either side

@wotarush1 5 ай бұрын

Following

@ranchuandoranda 5 ай бұрын

Will you be selling your coral in the 4ft

@ReefDork 5 ай бұрын

sold 90% of it already! I'll be keeping all the corals in my LPS tank though and moving them to the upgrade tank

@koluchiik 5 ай бұрын

Hey Alex I had a question, so why don’t you run a skimmer on your water box or your evo 13.5 in the past and if I get the evo should I add a skimmer

@ReefDork 5 ай бұрын

I don't think it's necessary on such a small tank - they're just noisy and create extra maintenance. Regular water changes are much better for a little tank IMO.

@koluchiik 5 ай бұрын

Alright thanks Alex!!