I love how you said what the heck does that mean lol it’s just what I was thinking I’m very close to setting up a tank I’ve had and trying my luck thanks for breaking it down for saltwater newbies like me
Re: feeding. Ok 2-3 bites per fish? Isn't this dependent on the size of the fish? A small clownfish (video) eating a single mysis is a much bigger "bite" for the fish than say a 6"+ tang eating a single mysis. I recall feeding enough that they clean up all the food in X minutes (where X is in the range of 3-5), is this one of those archaic rules like "inches per gallon" that needs to go?
Mike B most fish in the salt water hobby have a stomach about the size of their eye ball. This goes for cardinals, blennies, chromis, gobys, clowns, angels, etc. puffers, triggers, and other advanced fish are a little different. The 2 minutes rule is to keep uneaten food from just breaking down in your tank
I am a noob and just started my tank, it is cycling now without fish. My ph is at 7.7. A) should I wait until cycling is done to worry about ph? B) If I need to raise ph, how do I do that?
@@Saltwateraquariumdotcom thanks! And great job with the videos! I did a lot of online research and read a few books before starting, but you videos have been the most valuable resource by far!!
I am in my second year Reefing. I like the way you explain things. Some people have a knack for it.
I love how you said what the heck does that mean lol it’s just what I was thinking I’m very close to setting up a tank I’ve had and trying my luck thanks for breaking it down for saltwater newbies like me
Tank still going good?
2:32 that coral is flipping the other coral off.
Amazing information
God bless
The alkalinity slide has a problem: The graphic around 3:25 does not sync with the words spoken. H2CO3 is carbonic acid and HCO3- is bicarbonate.
Great video Mark...thank you
How about water changes with natural ocean water not mixed
Great info
Does anyone know if the beginners kit he’s using is coming back in stock?
Re: feeding. Ok 2-3 bites per fish? Isn't this dependent on the size of the fish? A small clownfish (video) eating a single mysis is a much bigger "bite" for the fish than say a 6"+ tang eating a single mysis. I recall feeding enough that they clean up all the food in X minutes (where X is in the range of 3-5), is this one of those archaic rules like "inches per gallon" that needs to go?
Mike B most fish in the salt water hobby have a stomach about the size of their eye ball. This goes for cardinals, blennies, chromis, gobys, clowns, angels, etc. puffers, triggers, and other advanced fish are a little different. The 2 minutes rule is to keep uneaten food from just breaking down in your tank
I need help! I'm testing phospates but I cant seem to find it on my chart my local reef store gave me. Is it Nitrites? Or is it it's own thing?
"Don't make the mistake of thinking that keeping a reef tank is difficult."
Me, a freshwater hobbyist: hnnnnnnnngggh ok, highly doubt it.
Great video 😎
New sub
I am a noob and just started my tank, it is cycling now without fish. My ph is at 7.7. A) should I wait until cycling is done to worry about ph? B) If I need to raise ph, how do I do that?
Don't chase numbers. Don't worry about your PH when your first getting started.
@@Saltwateraquariumdotcom thanks! And great job with the videos! I did a lot of online research and read a few books before starting, but you videos have been the most valuable resource by far!!
@@michaelsteingraber7978 thanks for the love
Great info