After last weeks video, I think it’s quite evident what you guys would like to see next in the fish room.. but let’s hear your thoughts as we work out this idea! 💡 If I build one large saltwater aquarium, should we keep it low tech or do it different this time and go high tech? If I keep my three-tank setup, what should we change? Let’s hear your thoughts! Also, be sure to check out the latest video upload on my channel! 💭
Last November I did a podcast with the one and only @PoloReef by Andrew Sandler while in Florida for @aquashella! It was my first-ever podcast and I was soooo nervous haha! Check it out! 👇👀
The latest video, problems with the 40 gallon.. time for a change. What do you think? 💭 Check it out! 👇
A Reef Tank Crash, A Reef Keeper’s Worst Nightmare - Fish Room Update Ep. 6
I’ll be back here tomorrow to film! Yesterday, they sent me a message and told me they had a shipment come in with some extremely rare corals, I can’t wait to see! For now, check out the previous tour I did 👇
Over 40 videos about my 40 gallon shallow reef tank, nearly 4 years of videos! Time to wrap it up and start a new series! What would you like to see next? 💬👇 I can't wait to document a new build.. 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Over 40 videos about my 40 gallon shallow reef tank, nearly 4 years of videos! Time to wrap it up and start a new series! What would you like to see next? 💬👇 I can't wait to document a new build.. 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
It’s been fun, but it’s time to move on! Having these setups lined up next to each other has been a fun challenge, maintaining them in good condition took quite some effort, money, and time and came with lots of ups and downs. Over the past three years we’ve seen the 40 gallon shallow reef grow into a beautiful miniature coral reef, but unfortunately this became an issue once corals were in need for more space. They started fighting each other and coral warfare let to quite some problems. Some time ago I noticed some corals looked irritated, I tested my water but every parameter seemed fine. No changes to flow, lighting or anything else. Upon taking a closer look I came to the conclusion that the tank was likely getting poisoned by toxins released by these corals. The mushrooms that somehow made it to all parts of the reef were irritating corals around them. The built up of these toxins were taking a toll on the reef. I immediately did a water change, added carbon and hoped for the best. Luckily the die-off stopped and everything seemed to be ok. There were some damaged corals but they were not completely dead. So I was relieved. Over the past months I kind of lost the spark for my aquariums because of all these challenges. The frag tank looked like a scrapyard for coral and my 40 gallon has pretty much been on life support with all the fighting going on. The soft coral tank is what it is, simple. This is not what I had envisioned when I set these tanks up. Taking care of this many reef tanks may sound like a dream come through, but trust me, it is not. Maybe you’ve noticed this because I’ve been posting way less than I used to. Yesterday I decided clean up the 40 gallon, take out corals in the hope of saving the tank and ensuring a better future.. with less coral warfare. About 4 hours later I was done, I created space and the corals looked ok.. not happy but ok. I did a water change added active carbon to absorb toxins and pollutants and called it a day. Some hours later the corals really “came back to life” and looked happy! I was relieved! But then I woke up this morning to more coral loss. The Bugatti chalices were dead and a Montipora was dying. The weird part is that the fish were fine, pectinias, fungias and even my acropora did not show ANY signs of stress. This was the final straw. I took out most of the corals that were still doing well and brought them to my local fish store and friends. I came to the conclusion that it is a good idea to take a break from having this many setups at home. I was already thinking about downsizing, but this sped things up! I am tearing down my three reef tank setups. This might disappoint a lot of you, and trust me.. it really hurts me as well. I’ve been feeling really sick today. But this doesn’t mean I quit social media or the hobby in general. Instead the exact opposite will happen. Trust me on this.. it will be MUCH better! But more on that later.. for now I will go back to the corner and cry a little bit more 🥲 Thank you all for your support! ❤️
I was cleaning up my iPhone’s gallery and stumbled on this picture of a beautiful frag tank from one of the vendors at @aquashella back in November last year! I don’t remember what vendor this tank is from, but man.. they all had 🔥 corals! It’s eye candy! 🍭 Have you ever been to an Aquashella event? Get your tickets for Aquashella Dallas next month, NOW!
Some of the coolest reef tanks I’ve seen. 🤩 Seeing other hobbyists’ tanks really inspires me to work on my own aquariums. Do you have any suggestions on other stores and aquariums we should visit for this series? Go check it out and let me know your favorite 👇 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7...
