Red Sea Reefer Peninsula 500: From Setup to 7 Months

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  • Опубликовано: 31 янв 2019
  • #redseareefer #settingupamarineaquarium
    Here's a run down of my Red Sea Reefer Peninsula 500 from setup right through to where it is now, 7 months in. With details of all the successes and failures I've had.
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  • @k4fish84
    @k4fish84 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful setup! Really did enjoy the video, great content. Wish you much success with your reef!

  • @landscapingspecialist
    @landscapingspecialist 5 месяцев назад

    I have that same cube storage box you have. The one next to the brick wall. I got that thing at ikea like over 20 years ago. I have never seen another one. It was called HOL. I remember that much.

  • @jeffsreeftank
    @jeffsreeftank 5 лет назад

    Excellent update 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @plootsa
    @plootsa 5 лет назад

    Looking good nice display

  • @jonandlisa2000
    @jonandlisa2000 5 лет назад

    Nice review and update

  • @dirtydogsanddiesel
    @dirtydogsanddiesel 5 лет назад

    Looking great 👍 Think we set up about the same time, May 18.

  • @MikeLemming
    @MikeLemming 5 лет назад +3

    The tank looks good man! Love the anthias!

  • @averagefreedomenjoyer3427
    @averagefreedomenjoyer3427 5 лет назад

    I love your setup

  • @modotd3885
    @modotd3885 4 года назад +3

    Peninsula makes absolute sense to me. Weir is out of the way against a wall you cant peer through. Then its a case of uninterrupted real estate to play with. Good choice! I'm still hunting for a peninsula that's 72x30x24 or one with a coast to coast built in sump (Hmmm)

  • @atfinthehouse8631
    @atfinthehouse8631 5 лет назад +3

    It’s great when aquarists show evolution of their reefs.

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад

      Thanks. Glad you appreciate it 👍

  • @bkhosh2637
    @bkhosh2637 5 лет назад +1

    Beautiful tank. I like the wallpaper in the back too.

  • @chameleoncool
    @chameleoncool 4 года назад

    I used chemical clean and it wiped everything even coral. Then... mystically coral started popping up again.
    What a cool hobby!

  • @saltwaterdrew
    @saltwaterdrew 5 лет назад

    Great tank; it looks like your patience is paying off. How have the longnose and flame hawkfish gotten along, any problems?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад

      Thanks! They've been together since July and seem fine. Every now and then they sit next to each other but they tend to prefer their own company. I haven't seen any aggression so far.

  • @k12rising
    @k12rising 5 лет назад

    Not personally a fan of wrasses but excellent looking tank!
    P.S ever considered a humphead wrasse? xD

  • @txdenali
    @txdenali 5 лет назад

    Great looking tank! What did you use for the substrate?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks! I used ATI Fiji white sand.

  • @koston777
    @koston777 5 лет назад

    @2:02 reducing alkalinity and increasing nutrients? Isnt it usually other way around?

  • @akvasvet
    @akvasvet 2 года назад

    👍👍
    👍👍

  • @user-rq2hx2ji4s
    @user-rq2hx2ji4s 5 лет назад +1

    Hi mate, great tank. what bulbs you using?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад +1

      2 ATI blue+, a coral+ and a purple+ 👍

  • @MrB2989
    @MrB2989 2 года назад

    Hi alex. Ill be doing my tank over the weekend. Having a head ache with the aquascaping with the rock ive got. Anyway we can chat and gets some tips outside of youtube?

  • @rc2300s2r
    @rc2300s2r 5 лет назад +2

    Ha. Same thing happened to my anemone shrimp. He showed up one day missing both claws and one leg. He molted and all limbs were accounted for. Then one day poof. Gone. I think my tiger shrimp my have clicked him. I’ve seen him shoot at him before with no I’ll affects but...

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад

      That's fair enough - they do look tasty 👨‍🍳

  • @chrischenusa6323
    @chrischenusa6323 3 года назад

    The doors opening can be installed on both sides of the cabinet, right? Tks or Cheers maybe!

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 года назад

      Yep, that's right 👍

  • @ureshiihi
    @ureshiihi 5 лет назад

    How did you get the door aligned? I’m having such issue with my peninsula 500

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад

      By playing around with the screws on the hinges 👍

  • @thomashull7169
    @thomashull7169 3 года назад

    I want one of these tanks but the 5-6 K upfront price before water or live rock is in the tank is just to high

  • @eoinpaterson7050
    @eoinpaterson7050 4 года назад

    How much was your tank? It's lovely.

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 года назад +1

      I think about £1,400 - it's a Red Sea Peninsula 500

  • @carlhazelton1735
    @carlhazelton1735 5 лет назад

    Do you have any problems not having a cover?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад

      I do have a cover - I just take it off for filming so the tank looks better. I wouldn't be without a cover - ALL fish are potential flight risks as far as i'm concerned! Here's the cover I have - ruclips.net/video/-Co5C6RL43w/видео.html

  • @JohnG-gu5wo
    @JohnG-gu5wo 4 года назад

    Hi can i ask why you would regret red and green monti? Thanks great video

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 года назад +1

      Unless your water quality is spot on, they can look really dull. And they grow fast so can take over. Just a personal preference though 🙂

    • @JohnG-gu5wo
      @JohnG-gu5wo 4 года назад +1

      Reef Dork thanks for the reply 👍🏻

  • @scottmar4357
    @scottmar4357 5 лет назад

    What kind of substrate are you using??

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад

      ATI Fiji white sand - a mix of medium and large grain although in hindsight I'd go all medium grain as it still doesn't blow around.

  • @robertlangford7637
    @robertlangford7637 4 года назад

    do yo need a refug with a all in one ?.nice video .kee making them

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 года назад +1

      You don't need one with any tank but they're awesome to have for the most part 🙂

    • @robertlangford7637
      @robertlangford7637 4 года назад

      @@ReefDork thank you

  • @dexterenterprise
    @dexterenterprise Год назад

    What is your fish stock in this video? I know this is from forever ago but trying to get idea for new tank

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  Год назад

      Too long ago to remember I'm afraid

    • @dexterenterprise
      @dexterenterprise Год назад

      @@ReefDork I think i got most of them written down. After watching this video a few times. Thank you!

  • @ryandraper456
    @ryandraper456 3 года назад

    How do you make that stand wave in your tank behind you? I have 2 mp40s on my red sea 250 and want to do it.

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 года назад

      Not sure what you mean? Do you mean how do the MP40QDs create a wave? Set them to short pulse mode 🙂

    • @ryandraper456
      @ryandraper456 3 года назад

      ​@@ReefDork Ive tried short pulse with both powerheads at 75% power, and it did nothing but agitate the water. What im asking is how do i make waves like in your tank?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 года назад

      @@ryandraper456 it's got to be coming from one side only - have you tried anti sync with short pulse? That's all I do 🤷‍♂️

    • @ryandraper456
      @ryandraper456 3 года назад +1

      Reef Dork Thanks! Love the vids, Keep em up!

  • @Stratos-uq6ji
    @Stratos-uq6ji 2 года назад

    Hello, what return pump do you use?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  2 года назад

      Currently 2x Jecod MDC5000s

  • @sheilamorrison1954
    @sheilamorrison1954 4 года назад

    Where do you tend to source your livestock/coral from?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 года назад

      A few select shops in the south east of England but a lot from fellow hobbyists 🙂

    • @sheilamorrison1954
      @sheilamorrison1954 4 года назад

      @@ReefDork Which shops do you prefer. Im near Brighton!

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 года назад

      Taylor's Marine Room in Portsmouth is the closest to you I know of that's decent. Reefdreams in Winchester is well worth the trip, as is AAC in Harlow 👍

  • @Members_Onlyy
    @Members_Onlyy 4 года назад

    wich trigger or tang is that

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 года назад

      Haven't seen this video for ages but I think it'll be a Naso tang.

  • @jaguaresed
    @jaguaresed 3 года назад

    Nice video and tank but dint like the background you should had paint it black or blue

  • @joshuapeterson2694
    @joshuapeterson2694 5 лет назад

    gunna be a big bio load with all these large fish

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад

      More to come too 💩

  • @Gary-NB
    @Gary-NB 5 лет назад

    What’s the light you’re running ?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад

      It's a Giesemann Stellar T5 hybrid with a Kessil AP700... and a Radion xr15.

    • @Gary-NB
      @Gary-NB 5 лет назад

      The Reef Dork yeah thanks buddy I just watched your video on the light. Probably should have checked before asking 😂 thanks again 👍🏻

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад

      😅

  • @k12rising
    @k12rising 5 лет назад +5

    I think you should have removed that tacky wallpaper before placing the tank in that space. It clashes with the sea theme.

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад

      The missus wants to re-decorate...

    • @neemafarhang1116
      @neemafarhang1116 4 года назад

      I disagree - I think it adds uniqueness and character

  • @FlipThatCardKez
    @FlipThatCardKez 5 лет назад +1

    Your clowns are beautiful man divinci right?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад +1

      Bingo! I love 'em 😍

  • @anthonymcdonough6629
    @anthonymcdonough6629 3 года назад

    What happened to your bi colour Figi Foxface?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 года назад

      Never had one - only ever had the One Spot

    • @anthonymcdonough6629
      @anthonymcdonough6629 3 года назад

      @@ReefDork thanks for the reply. Looks like you had one in video “Red Sea Reefer Peninsula 500 [4k]” also in this video at 1:28. If it’s not a figi my apologies.

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 года назад

      @@anthonymcdonough6629 ah yeah - no, that's definitely the one spot. Changed colour quite significantly now though so looking back at this I see what you mean!

  • @thepassionreef
    @thepassionreef 5 лет назад

    nice set up.. i was also wondering why you choose the peninsula tank but i agree with your reasoning towards it as well...I subbed you...come check out my channel..Thanks.

  • @neild8658
    @neild8658 4 года назад

    Why would you buy a peninsula tank and put it on a wall

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 года назад

      Glad you asked 🤓 ruclips.net/video/BcIGla_xPTg/видео.html

  • @Ginopinzon
    @Ginopinzon 4 года назад +1

    Hate the wallpaper. Peninsula tank is more of a center piece not close to back wall. Never dose directly to main display.

  • @ct2368
    @ct2368 3 года назад +1

    Great tank, horrible wallpaper.

  • @satorsoberi1333
    @satorsoberi1333 5 лет назад

    too much fish ..... don't be to impulsif.

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад +1

      Not enough fish! Stocking fish is about swimming space, nutrients and aggression. If they're all fine, you're good 👍

  • @urielmesenja1040
    @urielmesenja1040 5 лет назад

    Sorry but you lost me when you said you hope an animal in your tank has been eaten.What a disgusting attitude to have about these animals in your care.

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  5 лет назад

      I'm only joking - I wouldn't ever want that of course. If he reappeared, I would have taken him back to my LFS. I try to keep my videos light-hearted and I hope that comes across. Watch it back now - I promise you'll hear the jest in my voice 🙂