Shallow Reef Tank Makeover

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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025

Комментарии • 42

  • @XRPtomoon
    @XRPtomoon 9 месяцев назад +2

    We definitely like videos like this

  • @gordonellisjr331
    @gordonellisjr331 9 месяцев назад +4

    I would keep the shallow lagoon tank personally. You just don't get the top down viewing from any other type of tank.

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад

      That’s really is one of the best aspects!

  • @XRPtomoon
    @XRPtomoon 9 месяцев назад +1

    I think a smaller tank brother. This will also allow your Xl palm to sprout out more it will make the room look bigger.

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад

      Very true!! Will be a big job to move things if I do! Now to hunt for a a cool tank incase I go that route :)

  • @shallowreefing
    @shallowreefing 9 месяцев назад

    Put some lids on the overflow and sump. I’m not sure if you got a screen on your tank but a screen could help if you get the ones that have a larger piece of acrylic around the rim. Then maybe work on better air exchange for the room. Your ph may drop. But who cares if you are not trying to push for ultimate growth.

  • @michaelt4469
    @michaelt4469 9 месяцев назад +1

    keep the tank!!!

  • @jahsreef8386
    @jahsreef8386 9 месяцев назад +1

    Crazy idea, make that your sps tank for the top down views and convert your main to more lps

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад +1

      It would be hard to not do a mixed reef!

    • @jahsreef8386
      @jahsreef8386 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@ReefDudes fair lol

  • @dusk1947
    @dusk1947 9 месяцев назад +1

    What's the goal of the room? Aside from being an office.
    Do you want a reef tank focus, or a plants focus, or something else?
    The humidity is easy. Running a dehumidifier would solve the humidity issues, get one with a hygrometer that auto turns on.
    But the room's purpose/aesthetic is only something you can answerer. If you wanted a focus other than corals, then reducing that tank size would go along way. Personally, I'd keep that awesome lagoon just like it is, especially the work required to put it there in the first place. If you want to mix it up, you can always go with a theme rather than just a shallow mixed-reef.

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад

      It’s kind of a mixed space but mainly my Office/livestream/work room

  • @octiesreef
    @octiesreef 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hood the tank! enclose it and put an air extractor on it. best decision I made. Hinged the canopy door from the celling so I've lost not access space.

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад

      If I had. A tall tank I totally would but may be a bit heavy on a shallow low tank. It’s only
      14” tall

  • @ronaldlambertson2624
    @ronaldlambertson2624 9 месяцев назад +1

    Leave it and add some frogspawn and hammer to fill it out.

  • @so_so_reef
    @so_so_reef 9 месяцев назад

    I use cellotape to pull out the worm bristles, works well!

  • @garcia7482
    @garcia7482 9 месяцев назад

    I think you should get a new tank Devin! Try out the new tanks like the aquaforest! Thats my dream tank 😂

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад

      Which one is your dream
      One?’ :)

  • @billydanzz
    @billydanzz 9 месяцев назад +1

    What's that potent mix ratio for citric acid? I plan on moving some rocks around in my tank also and there's definitely some prickly critters lurking in there. lol

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад

      I just dumped a bunch it so it was potent for its water volume

  • @omalik0192
    @omalik0192 9 месяцев назад

    Why not get an acrylic lid made to minimise evaporation.

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад

      I did debate that too, main issue is the reflect alot of light up with is not good for video right beside me

  • @fishstix1988
    @fishstix1988 9 месяцев назад +1

    what is your mixture/ratio for the citric acid bath if stung by a bristle worm?

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад

      I just dump a bunch in to make it strong. White vinegar will work as well.

  • @JamalLXIX
    @JamalLXIX 9 месяцев назад +1

    Where did you buy this tank?

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад

      Custom made tank

  • @OnTheReef
    @OnTheReef 9 месяцев назад

    How is your pH during the winter in such a small room with that tank? I forget - are you using kalk or CO2 scrubbing media? How does your pH change with the window open?

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад

      It’s certainly higher with the window open. Winter low is 7.88-7.9 ish now I’m always above 8 as the low with the window open in the day

  • @mohamedkarawia8519
    @mohamedkarawia8519 9 месяцев назад

    Deal with the humidity. It’s an awesome tank

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад

      It is a cool setup!

  • @davbenav
    @davbenav 9 месяцев назад +1

    4' would be less crowded!

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад

      Very very true. Half tempted to try a cube tank as I haven’t ever done a larger cube

    • @davbenav
      @davbenav 9 месяцев назад

      @@ReefDudes That would be amazing!!

  • @andrewnewton4393
    @andrewnewton4393 9 месяцев назад

    Keep that tank

  • @so_so_reef
    @so_so_reef 9 месяцев назад

    I think a fat cube would be nice, that tank is too large for the space to me personally.

  • @ozzman31982
    @ozzman31982 9 месяцев назад

    Just add a lid

  • @ericbowers71
    @ericbowers71 9 месяцев назад

    Smaller tank for sure. That tank is way too big for that room.

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад

      lol i half agree :)

  • @thomasmiller2089
    @thomasmiller2089 9 месяцев назад

    I think a smaller tank would look better in there.

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  9 месяцев назад +1

      Would make the room look bigger :)

  • @douglasachaiba7885
    @douglasachaiba7885 9 месяцев назад

    Run a 4 ft tank. It's too big for the room.

  • @UncleBsReef
    @UncleBsReef 9 месяцев назад

    I think a 4’ tank would be a better fit. Looks awesome tho!!!