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NBurg Reef
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Добавлен 6 янв 2007
Just a dude and his reef tank.
My 3 Tanks are Gone: What Happened, What I learned & What’s Next
Yes, my three reef tanks have been broken down and sold... but do not fret! I am not leaving the hobby but just downsizing for a short time before rebuilding a bigger and better system.
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How I make My Reef Tank Look Super Clean
Просмотров 5 тыс.Месяц назад
I generally keep my aquarium relatively clean and scrub my glass every day or 2 but sometime it needs a little more attention, like when I am about to shoot for a video. Here's a quick overview of how I make my tank ready for RUclips. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/braden-deal/lets-stay-in License code: MMZQFR8LKOTE1AB5
Big Changes in my SPS Reef Tank
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 месяца назад
I am BACK with an update on my Innovative Marine 170 gallon EXT NUVO SPS dominant reef tank. The acropora in the tank struggled for a few months over the summer and I had a little bit of burnout... but I am back at full force. It took me some time to get this thing back into a condition I am happy with and now share with everyone else. If you want some background info on my system, my last upda...
WaterBox 25g Nano Sunlit Reef Tank Update
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.3 месяца назад
After about 8 months of starting this build series, I finally got around to creating this update for my Waterbox 25g peninsula reef tank that sits right in front of several big picture windows. There are some unique challenges of having a tank with all this natural light, but it has been mostly a success for me. Watch as I discuss the details of this tank! Equipment: Waterbox 25g Nano peninsula...
SPS Reef Tank Upgrade: One Year Later
Просмотров 18 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Its been one year since I upgraded my Red Sea Reefer 450 (~90g) to a Innovative Marine Nuvo 170g EXT. I did a lot of work on the tank over the year, as upgrading a reef using the same rock and coral is not always as straight forward as it seems. Even with all the work, I was able to achieve some amazing SPS and acropora growth. While I would say my tank did overwhelmingly positive, I did have s...
Acropora Tissue Necrosis Update 😅
Просмотров 7256 месяцев назад
Quick update from the Acropora tissue necrosis issue I documented in last week's video. Forgive the minimal editing, lack of focusing camera and inconsistent coloration... hopefully fully edited and planned out videos will resume soon!
Acropora RTN: Crisis Averted or Impending Crash?
Просмотров 9646 месяцев назад
 so my tank has been killing it for the last few months, but the last couple days I started noticing a few corals receding at the base. And then today, I noticed some corals that I’ve had a long time that I’ve always done well start to have STN on a few of the branches Space so I quickly went through the tank looking for magnets or anything that could release metal… And I think I found my caus...
The Good, Bad and Ugly: One Year of Acropora Growth
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Before You ask: my lights are 3 ATI Straton Gen 1 LEDs tuned to a 14-18K spectrum at around 75% max intensity. For more information on my system, Stay tuned to my 1 year tank update coming soon! One year ago, I uploaded a top down tour of my tank. After recently rewatching that video, I found it interesting how some acropora grew like mad, even after all the stress moving to a new tank can invo...
Return of the 3.5 Gallon Pico Coral Reef
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Well, consider me a 3 reef tank owner. After only 3 months of upgrading the Lifegard aquatics 3.8 gallon peninsula tank to a Waterbox 25g, the pico reef tank is back up and running. This time, it's a Moon & Maze Brain Coral low energy tank (favites, goniastrea, dipsastraea). The wife said the coffee bar looked dark and boring and wanted me to get the tank back up and running. This time, I am go...
How to Kill Pest Corals for Good
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Its no secret that encrusting Montipora and Discosoma Corallimorphs (mushrooms) can become unwanted pests in a reef tank. In this video, I show you how I take care of unwanted pest corals in my tank! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/prigida/stellar-escape License code: CB57BRKJ9NIGQ4GS
Chasing High pH for Explosive SPS Growth
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.8 месяцев назад
The old school way of reef keeping was that the pH doesn't matter just keep your alkalinity high. Well, times have changed and more and more reefers are realizing keeping an elevated pH in their coral reef tank is super beneficial for healthy corals and explosive growth. This is my journey achieving a high pH. I used to only use CO2 scrubbing through my protein skimmer using soda lime pellets. ...
Water First, Then Corals - Nano Build Ep.3
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.8 месяцев назад
In this Episode, I will cover the equipment I am using in this WaterBox 25 gallon nano min peninsula, the ups and downs of setting this thing up, Adding rocks, water and corals. Mostly Leathers, softies and euphyllia hard corals along with some other LPS. I go over the aquascaping and coral placement as well, and the initial clean up crew. Check out Episode 1 and 2 if you haven't already. Here'...
DIY Aluminum Stand: Nano Reef Build Ep.2
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Building 4040 aluminum T-Slot extrusion aquarium stands is pretty easy, and they will last forever (or until the bolts rust out). In this video, I show you how I built an aluminum stand for my new 25g WaterBox peninsula All In One coral reef tank. This build cost me less than $50 but I already had the aluminum extrusion bars - the most expensive part! If you can use a tape measure and a miter/c...
Master Plan! WaterBox 25g Nano Build Ep.1
Просмотров 7659 месяцев назад
Master Plan! WaterBox 25g Nano Build Ep.1
NBurg's Reef SPS Tank 8-Month Update
Просмотров 5 тыс.9 месяцев назад
NBurg's Reef SPS Tank 8-Month Update
Mute Your Tank! How I Built a Quiet Reef🤫🔇
Просмотров 7 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Mute Your Tank! How I Built a Quiet Reef🤫🔇
SPS Reef Tank Makeover Part 2: Finally Complete!
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.11 месяцев назад
SPS Reef Tank Makeover Part 2: Finally Complete!
New Aquascape in Established SPS Reef Tank
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.Год назад
New Aquascape in Established SPS Reef Tank
SPS Reef Update: Killing Montis, Moving Colonies
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
SPS Reef Update: Killing Montis, Moving Colonies
SPS Reef Tank Upgrade Ep.4: Finishing Touches & System Review
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
SPS Reef Tank Upgrade Ep.4: Finishing Touches & System Review
Elevate Your Bare Bottom Aquarium: Tips for Success
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Elevate Your Bare Bottom Aquarium: Tips for Success
How I Turn My Reef Tank Sump into a Frag Tank
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
How I Turn My Reef Tank Sump into a Frag Tank
2 Month Progress on Reef Tank Upgrade + Maintenance Tips
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
2 Month Progress on Reef Tank Upgrade Maintenance Tips
How I Keep a 170g Reef in a High Rise Condo
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
How I Keep a 170g Reef in a High Rise Condo
How to Prepare Your Reef Tank for a Long Vacation
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.Год назад
How to Prepare Your Reef Tank for a Long Vacation
SPS Tank Upgrade, Ep. 3: Trimming for Aesthetics
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
SPS Tank Upgrade, Ep. 3: Trimming for Aesthetics
SPS Reef Tank Upgrade, Ep. 2: Colony Shuffle
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
SPS Reef Tank Upgrade, Ep. 2: Colony Shuffle
Reef Tank Upgrade, Ep. 1: Goodbye RedSea Reefer
Просмотров 18 тыс.Год назад
Reef Tank Upgrade, Ep. 1: Goodbye RedSea Reefer
Sad to see the IM tank going down looking forward to the future when the time comes!
Wow! One day it's there for us, the next time you hit us with this. Lol good luck my friend.
Thanks for doing this update! I actually really like how you mentioned your financial plan for the next tank. Financial literacy is not something that is talked about enough in our hobby...
@@ap6826 usually I $VTI and chill, but wanted a different ticker for just the reef stuff to keep it separate
Bummer to see you go for now. Looking forward to new content in the future!
Just the big tanks are going I will still have some content coming, probably more often than the 3 videos I posted in the last 4 or 5 months.
Glad you kept the ruby red xenia, one of my favorite corals and such a slow grower
Its been pretty fast for me, but its super red. Maybe now that its out of the window and sunlight, it'll grow slower which I am fine with.
I took a little over a year off after moving states. It was nice taking a break from the hobby. Eventually I was reinspired and now I’m back. Good luck!
I took a break from 2013-2014 (~18 months) so don't think I have it in me to take a total break, but I am looking forward to a little more freedom away from home or maintaining an SPS system for sure!
I’ve done exactly the same thing after moving the first time around it was the most hardest thing I’ve ever done. Trust me I understand small tank maybe. But so much easier starting fresh 👍🏼
the biggest thing with me was the live rock. I wanted to keep more of it, but ended up with a decent amount to seed the future rock. Corals are easy, but getting quality live rock without aptasia seems impossible these days.
@ oh yeah forget that s@T other bull I swear I’m old school love live rock never again for expensive colored dry rock I swear I designed a nice aquascape but took forever and worst stuff in cycle a tank especially from scratch. It’s worth to me like gold
Best of luck with everything. Looking forward to the next phase.
Thanks!
It sucks to see such a nice tank go. That type of success does not come easy. Looking forward to seeing what the future brings. Would love to see the small tank and anything that pops up with it.
Seeing that it hasn't bothered me as much as I thought means I am probably ready for the downgrade. Its not easy maintaining a big tank without a lot of room. It would be so much easier if I had a dedicated water mixing station (not buckets and trashcans in the bathrooms once a week) and easy access storage. I'm looking forward to designing something a little more ergonomic and thought-out.
It sucks but u did the right choice I did the same thing went from a 3000sf house with a water mixing station and tanks in the basement to a 1000sf apartment with 2 toddlers till my new house get built.Made everything less stressful and it's giving me time To plan out my new system/fish room exactly how i won't it
Yeah, I've moved big tanks and it sucks. There's more important things in life as this is a just a hobby for now, but I am a firm believer that hobbies shouldn't be stressful so this seems like the best way to avoid the most stress on me.
Hey congratulations on being a successful reefer! Yeah big tanks gotta go. I love giving coral away.
Thanks! Its fun interacting with other reefers but I had a lot to get rid of so very busy.
If someone who has better setup than me has the common sense to let go 🤣 I should do the same so I can move out from my apartment asap and start something new that I’ll enjoy better
Weirdly, I have been pretty okay with it being gone. I guess I have a stoic nature of accepting the past is done and focus on the future so i'm looking forward to doing some new things with the hobby.
@ running a reef tank is very exciting but troublesome and stressful some time lol it doesn’t hurt to take a break like you said
Doesn’t matter to me what name coral have, if I’ve grown it from nub to colony then it’s important to me cause I actually learned something along the way. It’s about growth and knowledge, at least for me, so I keep developing as a reefer. Looking forward to the new 7-8 footer…
True, I have a pretty standard frogspawn that's one of my favorites just because I have had it for at least 15 years. Lol and I am sure I will try and get something in that range, but not overly big. always liked the idea of several tanks vs one mega tank.
IMO the tank looks much better with the sand compared to when it was barebottom. Well done. 🙏👍
What stand are you using for that 25 gallon?
@@carlosbarrerajr I built it. I have a vid up on my channel on putting it together if you are curious.
I was thinking of going barebottom for my next setup, but this video changed my mind. The tank looks so much better with sand. Well done!
What sand is that? Is it the pink Fiji?
@@DommythaGOAT yes
Quick question, what are your tank dimensions and which straton lights are they? They look like straton pros but cant tell if theyre 102 or 153
Its 59"x30"x21"tall. They're gen 1 stratons so similar to the middle sized one of the pro?
Ive got a 6x2x2 tank and im new to reefing. I like the straton pro lights but i dont know how to decide whats better for me, two pro 204 or more smaller ones? Could you shed some... light.😊
@@TheWidowMaker. I’ve never used the pros so I don’t know anything about them lol
Take note newbies: this video is an example of how to never get old tank syndrome. Great video and awesome reef. Love the tank and cabinet too.
I always vacuum my sand when I do my water change is so satisfying to see clean sand 😊😊
I just got the straton pro, it’s good but the original straton had better colour blending
Gorgeous n so naturally tank !!!
I use that same citric acid! It’s great stuff! Tanks looking great
Looks great!
@@GrahamStephan Thanks Graham!
Love that polisher. Had one before I went to a saltwater tank. Also I used to clean sand once a week but was told I should do it twice a month to keep nitrates down. I do a 20% water change once a week
I do mine weekly, I figure the more often the less of a disturbance to the system. Like activated carbon, better to add small amounts often than a large amount monthly. Just keeps things more consistent. Wish I could do 20% change weekly that avoids many potential problems right there!
can you provide a link to the maxi jet pump that you use?
@@fishstix1988 it’s just a standard marineland Maxijet 1200.
What is your opinion on brightest red acro? And which one looks good under blue. I always thought CB Maleficent is the most striking then I saw your flamethrower table @NBurgReef
@@lvlichaelly I don’t have an opinion as I have not seen lots of different reds in person, I only know what I have and most ‘reds’ are either purplish or pinkish. The flamethrower is pretty red but I’m sure there are fancier ones out there too. I don’t see a or of other’s tanks in person be never seen an acro as red as some LPS.
Bravo my friend 👏🙌👌
Hi can you please say what glass cleaner you use
@@dansteier3797 Fritz
What tools you clean the sand ? Thanks
@@max81chipman23 standard gravel vac, I think this one is the python large
The tank & corals look amazing. Keep up the good work.
Echoing that the mating ritual of the triggers are awesome to see! Hopefully you get to keep another pair in the future.
@@InappropriateReefer yeah it was nice to capture it but the novelty wore off quick with the chaos in the tank lol. Would love to try again in the future in a bigger tank
You sure keep the reef like you keep your living space, spotless. 🧐
@@Hall-l6u Thanks! It’s not always this spotless with a 2 year old but my wife and I both spend time cleaning everyday lol
You put sand in!
You should grab a Brute dolly. Looks rough dragging the bin full of water.
It's fine, I'm used to it, lol. extra workout.
Get a trash can dolley makes life alot easier 👍
I like a little discomfort in life ;P
Hey awesome tank! what are the dimensions of this new tank
59"x30"x21"
I like the canister filter addition you do. I'm sure that helps reduce the stress from kicking everything up.
It cleans up the tank fast and its easy to clean, so no brainer. I notice it does suck up the acropora snot well.
Wolf Meadow
Seeing those triggers' mating rituals was really cool! Thanks for sharing!
Yeah, I thought they were fighting at first. pretty neat to watch even though it was destructive.
Great Video & Tank!. Curious to know how you plumed your UV sterilizer. Can you do a video of how you use your equipment and what you dose? Seems like a simple setup but how you keep your parameters in check? Thanks!
I plumbed it incorrectly, lol. This model needs to be horizontal and I had it vertical but I had it split on my return line so its not 100% of my return. Thought is that the flow is low so has time to receive a high dose. I took it off line in august and haven't noticed much difference so leaving it off for now i guess.
Love the tunze scraper too, though the plastic blade is not as sharp as it once was
I buy a bunch of replacements and swap them out when I notice streaking.
very nice
Thanks!
Lot of people have the illusion that clean up crew alone would keep your tank super clean 😂 with the amount we feed and the intensity of the lights we use . It’s hard to keep a reef super clean without doing some manual cleanup
They can certainly keep MOST of the algae at bay on the rocks if you get the right stuff, but as Rich Ross says: you are the tank's main clean up crew.
@@NBurgReefhe also says “you don’t have an algae problem, you have a herbivore problem” 😊
amazing job
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful reef
Thanks!!
Really enjoy the video's. Beautiful tank!
Thank you very much!
Gutmann Terrace
Great video and I appreciate all the content with keeping acropora. Can I trouble you to show us how to work the ATI Stratton and what settings you use with sps ? Your help would be greatly appreciated
I am hoping to, but might be about to get busy, so may be a while.