Just came across your channel, it’s an amazing video of an amazing tank setup, loved everything in your tank, from how you’ve scaped it to the beautiful corals and their placement. I’ve subbed and liked, I’ll catch up on previous videos and look forward to future ones. 👍🏴
Well done Mikey! Would you tell us a little more about of your system, like do you use natural sea water or which salt do you use? How often do you do water changes? You mentioned that this tank was set-up in January in a previous video. Were these Acros grown from frags? Also, interesting choice to use a yellow filter for the video, any particular reason you chose this color over brown or orange? Thanks! Looking forward to more videos and how you get your results!
I will do a video on those in the future but in short I prefer salts that are near natural sea water. I have been testing some different brands over the years and will show you which I prefer when I can comfortably say it has been consistent. Some acros were frags, some were colonies. Some have doubled in size. Others have not done anything other than encrust and colour up. I use a yellow lens because if I use orange it will look too warm/red.
What would you find the most difficult in aquascaping a cube. The issue I find is picking a view. In my case it will 2 connected sides. Front and left are equally viewable
Cubes are hard to scape and it all depends on viewing angle. But I know there’s potential for some fantastic 360 scapes in a cubes. Maybe a 3ft cube is better suited to that. As for 2ft, perhaps just treat it like half of an aquarium
I can't believe your aquarium is ran on a canister filter. Really thinking of changing my 190 gallon from a freshwater to saltwater. I have 2 FX6'S so I'm thinking it may be possible. Especially if I pick up a 3rd FX6. Well done sir.
its yours first reef? i cant believe such result with canister filter only , lots of different maintenance needed because of it ? this way can be recommended for first reef or i should stick for classics way. did i missed yours lights info ?
Yes I live in Australia so that is the most common way to get corals, these are sustainably collected, some of them are aquacultured and maricultured too but the vast majority are wild.
Hi Michael, your tank and method is a true inspiration for a mainly overcomplicated reefing hobby! Really refreshing! Thanks!!! Btw, how do you keep your alkalinity levels stable? I assume this is very important for the health of your SPS corals? Kind regards Reefscape20g
are you worried about the nems walking around one day? I had a red carpet and was staying well for many months and just started travelling the tank one day. hope this won't happen with your lovely tank!! amazing skills and corals!
hehe awesome. My Mrs starts making faces tho if i spend too much time at the tank starring especially if i start taking pictures without taking her pictures :D
what makes you say that? We had a discussion about this in the store whether or not it is a speciosa or echinata and the end result was that due to collection location and depth it was more likely speciosa, there are also thinner corallites but that could be due to flow. It would be cooler if it was echinata as that's what I've been asking for. I'll ask my friend who identifies and studies corals for a living but curious to know your thoughts as I hope you are right
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Probably one of the top 3 displays I’ve ever seen in 15 years and thousands of RUclips videos. Well done sir
The best take on freshwater aggressive aquascape in a reef aquarium 👏 absolutely love this tank so much and can’t wait for this channel to grow more
Thanks! I like that term, it is aggressive in many ways but I try to creat a bit of light peacefulness too :)
@@Mikeymikemike exactly there’s a certain peacefulness or serenity to it but it also has jagged edges and aggressive angles.. it’s rlly nice
Honestly one of my favourite tanks out there mate, incredible
Wow... just wow!! Stunning corals, stunning colours just absolutely stunning mate 👏
Thank you! Always enjoy your content and looking forward to more of your stuff
Just beautiful and not easy to keep at perfect water quality. Just stunning
Beautiful, that clear back makes everything pop so much.
Colors are just amazing. In the U.S I have never seen these,just so bright and vibrant. Amazing job👏👏🤲
Thank you! There are certainly many coral keepers that have even better colours than I do in the US :) I’m glad you enjoyed it
Keep these coming!! Big channel in the works!
Thank you Remy! Much appreciated. I enjoy your content too!
That is one insanely beautiful aquarium man. You clearly have some amazing husbandry skills.
Thank you! My wife also thinks I am a good husband 😂
@@Mikeymikemike 😂😂😂😂
Another great video, Keep em coming Mikey!! 💪👏🙌👌
Thanks Lauren!
Posted this on my FACEBOOK, This is truly beautiful. I did not know coral pooped😄
Just came across your channel, it’s an amazing video of an amazing tank setup, loved everything in your tank, from how you’ve scaped it to the beautiful corals and their placement.
I’ve subbed and liked, I’ll catch up on previous videos and look forward to future ones. 👍🏴
Thank you John! Much appreciated
Brilliant vid some beautiful corals there , lovely tank 👏👏👏
Before i saw the video i know this will rock
Thank you :) Glad you came to join
Wow man the tank is stunning! Ps just saw you walk in to ocean reef I think.. and I was like "wait I've seen that guy before somewhere" haha
Haha I get around ;)
Absolutely amazing tank! Keep the content coming! 😮
Well done Mikey! Would you tell us a little more about of your system, like do you use natural sea water or which salt do you use? How often do you do water changes? You mentioned that this tank was set-up in January in a previous video. Were these Acros grown from frags? Also, interesting choice to use a yellow filter for the video, any particular reason you chose this color over brown or orange? Thanks! Looking forward to more videos and how you get your results!
I will do a video on those in the future but in short I prefer salts that are near natural sea water. I have been testing some different brands over the years and will show you which I prefer when I can comfortably say it has been consistent. Some acros were frags, some were colonies. Some have doubled in size. Others have not done anything other than encrust and colour up. I use a yellow lens because if I use orange it will look too warm/red.
Fantastic video Michael! You're giving me itchy feet for a Saltwater set up.
Go for it! I highly encourage anyone who is curious to dive into the rabbit hole :) We will support your journey!
Very, Very, Very good. Keep going
Thank you
What would you find the most difficult in aquascaping a cube. The issue I find is picking a view. In my case it will 2 connected sides. Front and left are equally viewable
Cubes are hard to scape and it all depends on viewing angle. But I know there’s potential for some fantastic 360 scapes in a cubes. Maybe a 3ft cube is better suited to that. As for 2ft, perhaps just treat it like half of an aquarium
Awesome tank! What's the eggcrate, where the scolies are, for?
How do you keep them all from stinging each other? do you have to keep pruning/fragging to keep them all somewhat controlled ? Bangin tank btw!
Do you have a video about your glass overflow system?
I think I’ll cover that in a future video, subscribe and found out shortly how it all works :)
I can't believe your aquarium is ran on a canister filter. Really thinking of changing my 190 gallon from a freshwater to saltwater. I have 2 FX6'S so I'm thinking it may be possible. Especially if I pick up a 3rd FX6. Well done sir.
how about what kind of par are you giving and how many hours? Thanks! Looks great!
I can do that in the future for sure. I have an apogee I can access to measure.
Hey Michael great video. What was the orange coral in the front on the right hand side, you said it really expands in the daytime?
That one there is a Cynarina :)
did you reduce the flow for the top down? it doesn't look like you have that much flow. Just 1 mp40? what setting is it on?
I switched it to feed mode :) normal settings are a mix of reef crest, constant and short pulse through the hour on cycle
Looking amazing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wow, im stunning.... sooo beautyful! And this with a canister filter, great Job! :_)
Thank you Peter, it is possible :)
Subscribed. I love your tank!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Oh god. Gorgeousness. Love its not packed with fish. 50 tangs..lol. Its perfect.
Mikey it’s awesome 👏 we all would like to hear what you feed and what your permitters are please 👍😄🏴
Thanks, take a look at my nutrient and colour video :)
its yours first reef? i cant believe such result with canister filter only , lots of different maintenance needed because of it ? this way can be recommended for first reef or i should stick for classics way. did i missed yours lights info ?
Beautiful mate 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you Aaron! Waiting eagerly for your build to go public :)
Be curious to what your top Amd bottom par range is for all your sps. Seems spot on
500 at the top of the sps and 250-300 on the sand bed. It’s high due to reflection of the glass.
Are any of these wild caught (coral) ?
Yes I live in Australia so that is the most common way to get corals, these are sustainably collected, some of them are aquacultured and maricultured too but the vast majority are wild.
Hi Michael, your tank and method is a true inspiration for a mainly overcomplicated reefing hobby! Really refreshing! Thanks!!!
Btw, how do you keep your alkalinity levels stable? I assume this is very important for the health of your SPS corals?
Kind regards
Reefscape20g
I dose 3 part using a dosing pump, nothing special :)
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Are you in WA? I’m near Mandurah :) your tank is an awesome achievement
Thank you and yes WA all the way!
are you worried about the nems walking around one day? I had a red carpet and was staying well for many months and just started travelling the tank one day. hope this won't happen with your lovely tank!! amazing skills and corals!
I am very worried! I will move them to another tank so they can live alone.
@@Mikeymikemike with that said, the nems in the tank make the tank look more diverse so is not only rigid sps.....more movement
Hi Mike, nice reef tank.
May i ask your aquarium dimensions and how do you deal with flow for those amazing SPS corals?
It’s 1200 x 450 x 450 - I use an mp40 act as a gyre. My aquascape and tank dimensions allow for this
Beauty!!! Keep it up!
Thank you sir!
Can you also share your Radion schedule
Sure! I run AB+ from 8-10 with a 3 hour ramp on each side. Adjust intensity to suit your corals
Amazing video! That's so much for showing it all! I'm wondering, do you dose anything? And what temp do you keep your tank at?
Yes I dose quote a few things due to my low fish load. You can check my previous video as there is a variety. My tank runs at 25*C :)
The unknown corals need a frag taken and sent to me. Then I can start to study them. What say you?
Appreciated mate 👍✌️👌
i agree top pov are epic especially if you got nice fat fish swimming thru corals. i have to get on a chair to see my tank from top pov hehe :D
I stand over my tank every day, I can spend hours there haha
hehe awesome. My Mrs starts making faces tho if i spend too much time at the tank starring especially if i start taking pictures without taking her pictures :D
Freaking Amazing !
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13:01 that is echinata, not speciosa.
what makes you say that? We had a discussion about this in the store whether or not it is a speciosa or echinata and the end result was that due to collection location and depth it was more likely speciosa, there are also thinner corallites but that could be due to flow. It would be cooler if it was echinata as that's what I've been asking for. I'll ask my friend who identifies and studies corals for a living but curious to know your thoughts as I hope you are right
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13:28 maybe they shoul call it "watermelon"