This guy sounds like he at the very least has a bachelors degree in reefology...lol I don't even own a tank and I was able to follow all the concepts he was speaking about. Somebody who can explain that well really knows the knowledge.
Bahama Lama you should be posting on this guys system more often his knowledge and research seems to be one of or your best video you ever posted need more of this guys no how 👍🏼 just loved this video in this guy
HOLY FREAKING COW!!!! UGGHHH UGGHHH UGGHHH UGGHHH UGGHHH HOLY UGGHHH CRAP UGGHHH I UGGHHH SOUND UGGHHH RIDICULOUS UGGHHH Anyways, besides the fact that all I hear when he is talking is ugghhh😂 I will say that he has one gorgeous setup.
Been to Ryans place and bought a lot of coral from him over the last 5 years. It is THE nicest system I have ever seen in person and I have been in the hobby for over 20 years! ON top of that, he is a great guy!
Hey remy are you going to be at the St. Louis swap coming up? I spoke to you a while back and asked but I just wanted to check again to see if maybe you’d be willing to sell me a frag of the weeping willow?
Been a hobbyist for years but am creating a more serious coral farm out here in Spain and have found many of your tours useful. My background is with cannabis and hemp and ive come to consider corals as the flowers of the sea and many of my own insights are in tune with 'reefing'. . One of these insights certainly relates to PH. Despite all the chemistry, soil, salts and environments, PH always dictates the assimilation and break-down of needed 'nutrients'. It simply has to be in quite a narrow window for the plants to really thrive .. The best balance is at 6.45 where 'most' nutrients can be assimilated efficiently. However there are elements that actually require that 6.8 and others the 6.4 for perfection. Difficult o achieve that swing in substrate. The fact that in tanks we have that natural fraction of change throughout the day/night leads me to believe there should probably be 'some' natural swing in PH, just a small % up and down from the median. I intend to do more actual testing of this with ranges starting at the 7.9 up to 8.3 and see how it compares to say a less variable 8.1
@@PurposePlastics Thanks.. used to have one or two busy channels back in the day. feel too old nowadays, would have to remember to put my teeth in and all sorts ;)
It can definitely be challenging! Tyler is continuing to up his game in that department. First step is to get a macro lens. Tyler has the Laowa 100mm macro. I just purchased the Sony 90mm macro and have been fiddling with that. Another good photographer to follow is Michael Vargas. He'd have some good insights as well!
this is why having algae in you system is needed I have a homemade algae scrubber with a hang on the back aqua clear large with a ph f at least 8.5 24/7 cause I have hair algae working 24/7 and my nitrates got to 150+ and wa there for a long time so I ca believe him when he says every .1 you go up with ph you can have 10 more nitrates because my tank was happy .
I just tuned in to see some cool corals etc. I had no idea I was going to get a college level chemistry lesson. Very well done!!! Thank You for all the information!
As someone who gardens as a hobby I can tell you ph is critical for nutrient absorption In the soil. Seems once one gets down into the nitty gritty the real ones know that pH is critical
Wow! What an amazing setup. Definitely is unbelievable and so smart about the hobby. Favorite in the tank? That CLAM oh my!!!! Thanks for bringing this this to us all.
the whole talk about the redfield ratio is incorrect although 100:1 is what corals love the best from a tank level. People talk about nitrates to phosphates with the redfield ratio but it's actually nitrogen : phosphorus, thats the redfield ratio. Anyway 100:1 is ideal when were talking about nitrates to phosphates
wow, i felt as if I was back in college with prof. Ryan. Very knowledgeable and very cool. Thanks for sharing and please go back for an update when the new tank is running.
Wow this guy is insanely smart. I’ve been in the hobby for 10 years and I have never heard anyone explain dosing and ph control like this. Very very interesting to listen to him speak. Sounds like he’s got it down 👌🏼
I think he was referring to the various international governments (Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia...etc) that can ban the collection and export of corals.
Not sure I understand how stabilizing PH will stabilize your Alkalinity? If you don't add any alkalinity but just work on keeping PH stable that alk will not deplete?
So I have a 20 gallon tall tank. 20-29 not 100 percent sure but. Would be awesome to see one of you creators do a kind of a short series on setting up your first marine tank. I've seen some beginner vids and they are cool but an in depth guide for someone who has only kept fresh water tanks would be great 👍
Since subscribing to your Chanel a few weeks ago I’m working my way through all your videos and this one is probably the most informative video I’ve seen and since getting into the hobby a couple of years ago I’ve watched hundreds of videos. Ryan’s explanation on PH and nutrients is the best so far and amazingly I understood his explanation. I’ve always had a high nutrient system (I like to feed my fish), phosphate usually 0.4-0.6 and nitrate 40-60ppm. I’ve always stressed about these high numbers even though I’ve never had an algae or Dino problem, and my corals (largely LPS) are all happy. I recently added a GFO reactor as I still want to get those numbers down as I would like to start dabbling in SPS, but I’m not going to stress about the high numbers as much now - so thank you for this great video!
I live in FL and the house is fairly new construction so its pretty air tight with windows closed CO2 reaches 1200-1500. Using Sodium Hydroxide and CO2 scrubber I can reach 8.6-8.7 PH but I am curious how to get it to stabilize this, as my low drop is 8.1-8.2 and ideally have it be 8.4-8.6 consistently would be amazing but just can't see to get there. Not complaining about the growth but would love to figure out the stability its been running this way for 1.5years.
He's done so many different experiments over the years it makes my head spin. As we were leaving I was like...could it really be that easy? Obviously there is a fair amount of nuance but still. Yep! He's a doc in the ICU!
Hy I using a Calcium reactor. So my ph in the Tank is 7,8-8,2. Now i think about using Kalkwasser in the night. Should i dose it in the sump to my return pump or direct in the main tank? Is there a problem with to high Ca when i use calcium reactor and kalkwasser together? Sorry for my english😂 Nice greetings from Austria
I find it a struggle to balance alkalinity and ph with Kalkwasser, If you don't have enough evaporation your salinity drops and if you push the kalkwasser to much your Alkalinity can go too high.
It happens. Not everyone is trained camera talent. A lot of us hobbyists don't ever expect to be on camera or have to speak in front of a large audience. It's amazing how even the most seasoned pros can stumble when the cameras are rolling. Thanks for watching!
@@BahamaLlamaCoral Thank you! Crazy that his pH can be that high and his alk that low. I use kalk and have the same alk and calcium, but no where near the same pH (even with a recirculating C02 scrubber). Wonder if the sheer volume of tank helps with that too. Thanks for the video and reply!
I was just feeling like I’m really mastering this hobby and now I feel like an idiot. This is amazing!!! Ryan you are the man. What you are doing is astonishing. I’m wowed. Thanks for sharing with us. Remy, great video! Just WOW 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥
.1...he was speaking off handedly about the ratio as well so he was a bit off. The ratio is actually 16:1. Check out Randy Farley on R2R - he's got some great info there.
Ryan is awesome! Genuinely nice and very knowledgeable guy. Always eager to offer his expertise and help. Bought corals from him since 2019 and never had an issue 👍🏼
This was an amazing video, lots of little informative conversation, even tho this is an advanced reef, beginners could use this to help them understand. Well done 👍
Amazing tank and corals! I loved the pH discussion. My pH fluctuates from 8.4-8.6 and I have worried it was getting too high. Glad to hear that others run even higher pH than me and are successful. Also my PO4 is 0.1 and NO3 is 0. I have been thinking of dosing NO3 now i am going to try for sure.
Dude!!! He explained that so damn well! My head drifts off sometimes when listening to youtubers but what he said about ph and the 1:10 phos to nitrate ratio along with others made perfect sense! Does he have a youtube channel Remmy?
Thanks for the content always like seeing the videos always well made in a way that is so interesting that I want to watch more thanks for the new video
Please explain how kalkwasser is a detoxifier? There is no binding agent, you are still not adding elementals to alter / attempt to stabilize pH. Which automatically is going to vary with fish activity and lack thereof at different times of the day. Active fish use up more O2 and push out more CO2, with respiration. Same is happening with your timing of lights and whatever algae is growing. Light = photosynthesis and hence O2 production, and it’s inherent effects as well on pH. Not just nutrient and growth of algae with lights and photoperiod. Chasing pH and stable pH is physiologically not logical. Sorry.
Take away point ---> If that's 70ppm nitrates and 0.6ppm phosphates, who the hell cares about nutrient levels when the tank is looking good otherwise?!
Holy sh*t that man is a wealth of knowledge. Honestly he dumbed it down or just the way he said it made sense. Envy of that tank/system. But this is/was an awesome video! Appreciate the hard work and taking us along for the ride. PS- I just took our Christmas stuff down only because HOA would have gave us a fine HAH or I would’ve be in the same boat as you! Great stuff man! I’m glad videos are making a come back on this channel. Don’t mind the review stuff for BRS but I feel your more of yourself on your own channel
The clownfish stuff is on hold right now. Clowns still spawning though. I haven't reared a clutch in awhile so I'm wondering if the eggs will be more viable now that mom has the hang of it!
I'm late to the game here, but this is the best video I've seen on reef keeping and coral propagation. I'm just bummed I live in Canada and can't ship them here haha
Hmmm might have to invest in a pH reader. Also watching this episode on the treadmill doesn't work.. those close up shots are too nice to be running and trying to look.😅 Love the episode and regular upload. Hope you and your family are good ✌
I wish I could be friends with someone like this. Somebody that I could learn all this stuff from so I could make my tanks way better!! this guy seems so friggen smart
I won a raffle at the Columbus frag swap a year and a half ago. It was chums setup. I got some killer pieces....He was amazing. Very kind and his dog was adorable!
He's got a ton of cute pooches! We rolled up to his house and they were all in the front yard. I hope they aren't supposed to be guard dogs cuz they were too damn nice! lol.
Hey Remy fantastic video. A welcome departure from the endless sea of beginner oriented videos. It’s fascinating to hear someone break down advanced principles. Like a lot of hobbyists out there I’m not a pro but I’m far from a beginner. Your video fills that void. Really appreciate it.
Yes a resident is a doctor, they are licensed and work but just under supervision. How does he run a tank even this type of tank and keep resident's hours?
This guy sounds like he at the very least has a bachelors degree in reefology...lol I don't even own a tank and I was able to follow all the concepts he was speaking about. Somebody who can explain that well really knows the knowledge.
*Wow, Ryan, I learned so much! Thanks for sharing, Remy! I loved this video. This is like a dream setup!*
It sure was!! Good to see you in the comments my friend!
This guy makes me wanna go dose my nano right now....BRB.
Bahama Lama you should be posting on this guys system more often his knowledge and research seems to be one of or your best video you ever posted need more of this guys no how 👍🏼 just loved this video in this guy
He's moving to Cali so we'll have to catch up with him there!
@@BahamaLlamaCoral ah man😧
This speaks to me!!! Thank you both for making this video happen.
This was my pleasure. 99% of why I do tank tours is so that I can selfishly learn too!
Forget the reef tank, I want to hear more about that adorable bulldog!
He's got some cutie pups!
This is prob the most impressive dude I’ve seen in a long time
Right?! Happy I got to hang with him for a bit.
HOLY FREAKING COW!!!!
UGGHHH UGGHHH UGGHHH UGGHHH UGGHHH
HOLY UGGHHH CRAP UGGHHH I UGGHHH SOUND UGGHHH RIDICULOUS UGGHHH
Anyways, besides the fact that all I hear when he is talking is ugghhh😂 I will say that he has one gorgeous setup.
Been to Ryans place and bought a lot of coral from him over the last 5 years. It is THE nicest system I have ever seen in person and I have been in the hobby for over 20 years! ON top of that, he is a great guy!
Hey remy are you going to be at the St. Louis swap coming up? I spoke to you a while back and asked but I just wanted to check again to see if maybe you’d be willing to sell me a frag of the weeping willow?
I think so! I should have some frags available. I'm gonna make prepping for that swap a priority.
Been a hobbyist for years but am creating a more serious coral farm out here in Spain and have found many of your tours useful.
My background is with cannabis and hemp and ive come to consider corals as the flowers of the sea and many of my own insights are in tune with 'reefing'. . One of these insights certainly relates to PH. Despite all the chemistry, soil, salts and environments, PH always dictates the assimilation and break-down of needed 'nutrients'. It simply has to be in quite a narrow window for the plants to really thrive ..
The best balance is at 6.45 where 'most' nutrients can be assimilated efficiently. However there are elements that actually require that 6.8 and others the 6.4 for perfection. Difficult o achieve that swing in substrate. The fact that in tanks we have that natural fraction of change throughout the day/night leads me to believe there should probably be 'some' natural swing in PH, just a small % up and down from the median. I intend to do more actual testing of this with ranges starting at the 7.9 up to 8.3 and see how it compares to say a less variable 8.1
Start a channel and give us a tour, sound exciting!
@@PurposePlastics Thanks.. used to have one or two busy channels back in the day. feel too old nowadays, would have to remember to put my teeth in and all sorts ;)
Awesome video! I would love to see a video with tips on how to do macro (video) photography of our reefs like that!
It can definitely be challenging! Tyler is continuing to up his game in that department. First step is to get a macro lens. Tyler has the Laowa 100mm macro. I just purchased the Sony 90mm macro and have been fiddling with that. Another good photographer to follow is Michael Vargas. He'd have some good insights as well!
this is why having algae in you system is needed I have a homemade algae scrubber with a hang on the back aqua clear large with a ph f at least 8.5 24/7 cause I have hair algae working 24/7 and my nitrates got to 150+ and wa there for a long time so I ca believe him when he says every .1 you go up with ph you can have 10 more nitrates because my tank was happy .
I just tuned in to see some cool corals etc. I had no idea I was going to get a college level chemistry lesson. Very well done!!! Thank You for all the information!
As someone who gardens as a hobby I can tell you ph is critical for nutrient absorption In the soil. Seems once one gets down into the nitty gritty the real ones know that pH is critical
What an incredibly beautiful tank! And a really cerebral, interesting guy too. Great video Remy 😃
I think we'll need to visit him again. Cerebral is a great word for Ryan!
Wow! What an amazing setup. Definitely is unbelievable and so smart about the hobby. Favorite in the tank? That CLAM oh my!!!! Thanks for bringing this this to us all.
Gosh...30 years?! No pressure right? I'd feel so bad if that thing died on my watch.
the whole talk about the redfield ratio is incorrect although 100:1 is what corals love the best from a tank level. People talk about nitrates to phosphates with the redfield ratio but it's actually nitrogen : phosphorus, thats the redfield ratio. Anyway 100:1 is ideal when were talking about nitrates to phosphates
Truth! This video was shot awhile ago and that line of thinking has changed in the hobby a bit. You're spot on though! ~Remy
Love the clam!
30 years!!! Crazy.
I’ve learned more from him than the 20 videos I’ve seen on pH. Awesome video!
Exactly! For whatever reason it doesn't come off like rocket science which is good.
wow, i felt as if I was back in college with prof. Ryan. Very knowledgeable and very cool. Thanks for sharing and please go back for an update when the new tank is running.
Yeah, I think I just need to do a whole podcast with Ryan. Super smart!
@@BahamaLlamaCoral yes please, make it happen!
Wow this guy is insanely smart. I’ve been in the hobby for 10 years and I have never heard anyone explain dosing and ph control like this. Very very interesting to listen to him speak. Sounds like he’s got it down 👌🏼
Ryan is the man!! Have bought from him a handful of times at frag swaps and he's always been more than helpful!! And he has two cute doggos
His pooches are SUPER cute! Still have my Chummingham Scoly!
3
@@PazLeBon at the time we met it was two! But glad to see he added another pup to the clan lol
@@kylehaye I just heard him say he had 3 ;)
Great video. Amazing to hear about his ph. Definitely going to be looking into increasing and following his steps after seeing those acro colors 🤯
YES. Funny thing is that it's actually pretty simple in the grand scheme of things!
Amazing video anyone what dyson those are the fans?
Holy shit I did not want this video to end. Can he start a podcast to put me to sleep every night?
HA!! I actually had to edit some chunks out. Now I want to release an uncut version!
@@BahamaLlamaCoral do itttt
@@BahamaLlamaCoral please do lol, I have so much more to learn from him haha
This guy does explain well. Definitely know his stuff
Who is "they", and how and why are they going to cut us off from getting corals?
I think he was referring to the various international governments (Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia...etc) that can ban the collection and export of corals.
Not sure I understand how stabilizing PH will stabilize your Alkalinity? If you don't add any alkalinity but just work on keeping PH stable that alk will not deplete?
Mind blowing info. 🤯 Great information. Beautiful system, thank you for sharing.
Better have some floor reminforcement or I'll have the start of a basement
Right?! Heavyyyyyyyy
wonderful setup and, the acros, omgg
Right?!
Lol, my Christmas decorations are still up too.
Comin down REAL fast! lol
I cant believe that tank is running mainly on kalk 🤔🤔🤔
I feel like the big ones are always more simple than we think!
What’s Ryan’s RUclips channel
Chummingham's Reef
Truly learned from this video could listen to Ryan talk about this for hours, well done. I plan on buying from him soon
So I have a 20 gallon tall tank. 20-29 not 100 percent sure but. Would be awesome to see one of you creators do a kind of a short series on setting up your first marine tank. I've seen some beginner vids and they are cool but an in depth guide for someone who has only kept fresh water tanks would be great 👍
Since subscribing to your Chanel a few weeks ago I’m working my way through all your videos and this one is probably the most informative video I’ve seen and since getting into the hobby a couple of years ago I’ve watched hundreds of videos. Ryan’s explanation on PH and nutrients is the best so far and amazingly I understood his explanation. I’ve always had a high nutrient system (I like to feed my fish), phosphate usually 0.4-0.6 and nitrate 40-60ppm. I’ve always stressed about these high numbers even though I’ve never had an algae or Dino problem, and my corals (largely LPS) are all happy. I recently added a GFO reactor as I still want to get those numbers down as I would like to start dabbling in SPS, but I’m not going to stress about the high numbers as much now - so thank you for this great video!
I totally agree. Ryan is a wealth of knowledge and ALWAYS learning new concepts. He gets it!
So that tank is a 4'x8' 20" tall?
You're very cute 😍 sorry. Thristy gay here
Oh and You're nearby 😍😍😍
I live in FL and the house is fairly new construction so its pretty air tight with windows closed CO2 reaches 1200-1500. Using Sodium Hydroxide and CO2 scrubber I can reach 8.6-8.7 PH but I am curious how to get it to stabilize this, as my low drop is 8.1-8.2 and ideally have it be 8.4-8.6 consistently would be amazing but just can't see to get there. Not complaining about the growth but would love to figure out the stability its been running this way for 1.5years.
Would love some more information on this detoxification with the use of kalk. I have done an R2R search and keep coming up empty.
2 things that shocked me…
He is purely using Kalkwasser and no calcium reactor.
He‘s also a Resident?
Yes kalkwasser only i know that because i got his calcium reactor!!😂 i bought it from him few months ago. And yes future dr Ryan 👨⚕️ awesome dude .
He's done so many different experiments over the years it makes my head spin. As we were leaving I was like...could it really be that easy? Obviously there is a fair amount of nuance but still. Yep! He's a doc in the ICU!
Hy
I using a Calcium reactor. So my ph in the Tank is 7,8-8,2.
Now i think about using Kalkwasser in the night.
Should i dose it in the sump to my return pump or direct in the main tank?
Is there a problem with to high Ca when i use calcium reactor and kalkwasser together?
Sorry for my english😂
Nice greetings from Austria
Learnt so much from this video. Thanks to Ryan and the crew for this one! What an amazing system 🤙
I find it a struggle to balance alkalinity and ph with Kalkwasser, If you don't have enough evaporation your salinity drops and if you push the kalkwasser to much your Alkalinity can go too high.
Maybe this is a newb question but…..
What are those glowing oval shape things hanging on the wall??
They are Dyson fan dupes. They help in cooling the tank.
@@BahamaLlamaCoral ! I am very new to this and never seen them before. I assume they are pretty expensive though, correct?
How many times can this dr. Say hum?🤣🤣🤣 OK but nice tank and corals.
It happens. Not everyone is trained camera talent. A lot of us hobbyists don't ever expect to be on camera or have to speak in front of a large audience. It's amazing how even the most seasoned pros can stumble when the cameras are rolling. Thanks for watching!
True and he certainly seems like a very intelligent fella.
Do you know what fans he has mounted on the wall?
I don't know exactly but he said they are Dyson dupes from Amazon.
Is higher ph better for corals I'm seeing alot of growth with mine and I don't have all this fancy stuff
Very informative video thanks for sharing 👍👍👍
This is such an informative video. Amazing setup and livestock.
How is the CO2 scrubber attached to the Nyos300 with the dual intake
Curious, if the focus is on pH, where does his alk and calcium land?
Mid 8's for alk. I don't think he mentioned it in the video but 420-440ish on calcium.
@@BahamaLlamaCoral Thank you! Crazy that his pH can be that high and his alk that low. I use kalk and have the same alk and calcium, but no where near the same pH (even with a recirculating C02 scrubber). Wonder if the sheer volume of tank helps with that too. Thanks for the video and reply!
I was just feeling like I’m really mastering this hobby and now I feel like an idiot. This is amazing!!! Ryan you are the man. What you are doing is astonishing. I’m wowed. Thanks for sharing with us. Remy, great video! Just WOW 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥
You got it!!! Thanks for hanging!
Great video, keep it up!🦭💯
Thank you! Will do!
I run between 8.6 and 9 since 2 years......and it works magic....
I want to know how much evaporation he loses a day. These numbers have me scratching my head.
This is a guy worth taking advice from! When he's talking about the redfield ratio he says ".1" in phosphate does he mean 0.1 or 0.01?
.1...he was speaking off handedly about the ratio as well so he was a bit off. The ratio is actually 16:1. Check out Randy Farley on R2R - he's got some great info there.
@@BahamaLlamaCoral I had a feeling it was 16 and not 10, I’ll check it out! Great channel btw sending props from the UK
Great video. Does Ryan run UV 24x7?
Spanky obviously runs the show, lol...
Ryan is awesome! Genuinely nice and very knowledgeable guy. Always eager to offer his expertise and help. Bought corals from him since 2019 and never had an issue 👍🏼
Also was thankful to learn that ph drives your system
What fans are those ?
They are Dyson bladeless knock-offs from Amazon. Not sure on the model.
This was an amazing video, lots of little informative conversation, even tho this is an advanced reef, beginners could use this to help them understand. Well done 👍
Liked and subscribed Remy hi from the Uk 👍
Amazing tank and corals! I loved the pH discussion. My pH fluctuates from 8.4-8.6 and I have worried it was getting too high. Glad to hear that others run even higher pH than me and are successful. Also my PO4 is 0.1 and NO3 is 0. I have been thinking of dosing NO3 now i am going to try for sure.
Yeah, get those nutrients back within that Redfield Ratio! Plenty of products to dose when it comes to NO3. Heck, you can even make it.
@@BahamaLlamaCoral I have brightwells NO3. Hopefully that will help my tank as currently my tank has tons of nuisance algaes
Dude!!! He explained that so damn well! My head drifts off sometimes when listening to youtubers but what he said about ph and the 1:10 phos to nitrate ratio along with others made perfect sense! Does he have a youtube channel Remmy?
He does! Not a ton there but he does post frequently on his FB and IG pages linked in description.
@@BahamaLlamaCoral cheers man how's uno and dos? Any update vids coming up?
Amazing tank and the knowledge he has learned over the years in this hobby makes me want to learn as much As possible about this hobby
It's never ending...but you feel a bit closer when you meet people like this!
“Triangular pieces of glass”
… also known as a gusset.
Telegraham sent me.... Amazing reef tank 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for the content always like seeing the videos always well made in a way that is so interesting that I want to watch more thanks for the new video
You got it! Happy to see you back here on the channel watching :)
You are bringing us some good stuff!!! Idk if its possible but keep it up!
Trying my best! I feel like I owe everyone! lol
The coral tank tours are what is more important than shilling! Go Remy!
LOL! I'm trying to create some sort of balance in the force! Thanks for watching. Good to see your name in the comments!
I visited him at his old place, amazing coral and great guy
How are his nutrients so high? Looked like there were only 3 fish in there lol
Please explain how kalkwasser is a detoxifier? There is no binding agent, you are still not adding elementals to alter / attempt to stabilize pH. Which automatically is going to vary with fish activity and lack thereof at different times of the day. Active fish use up more O2 and push out more CO2, with respiration. Same is happening with your timing of lights and whatever algae is growing. Light = photosynthesis and hence O2 production, and it’s inherent effects as well on pH. Not just nutrient and growth of algae with lights and photoperiod. Chasing pH and stable pH is physiologically not logical. Sorry.
Gonna tag Ryan on this one.
Such a Great Video
Take away point ---> If that's 70ppm nitrates and 0.6ppm phosphates, who the hell cares about nutrient levels when the tank is looking good otherwise?!
The ratio is important so remember that...I also thing have a large volume of water when running nutrients that high is a good thing.
I've played with the idea of the kalk stirrer for years and it's literally sitting in the box. Not sure about efficient set up though
No better time then now! Seems like there are a lot of eyes on kalk and PH right now.
That is an amazing tank. Many thanks! The huge variety is stunning!
This is a great video Remy, heaps of useful information on ph and fragging these corals.
YES! Sometimes it just takes the right context for things to click...the PH thing really stuck with me on this one.
Those torch corals…💗 Great Video!!
Holy sh*t that man is a wealth of knowledge. Honestly he dumbed it down or just the way he said it made sense. Envy of that tank/system. But this is/was an awesome video! Appreciate the hard work and taking us along for the ride.
PS- I just took our Christmas stuff down only because HOA would have gave us a fine HAH or I would’ve be in the same boat as you!
Great stuff man! I’m glad videos are making a come back on this channel. Don’t mind the review stuff for BRS but I feel your more of yourself on your own channel
I hate HOAs...lol. Yeah, Ryan is awesome. The best part is that he's willing to share all of his findings with the community! Thanks for watching!
Fire system! I found pH boost was what really helped my acros grow. U still doing the clownfish breeding project?
The clownfish stuff is on hold right now. Clowns still spawning though. I haven't reared a clutch in awhile so I'm wondering if the eggs will be more viable now that mom has the hang of it!
I'm late to the game here, but this is the best video I've seen on reef keeping and coral propagation. I'm just bummed I live in Canada and can't ship them here haha
Ryan is a good dude! Super knowledgable!
Hmmm might have to invest in a pH reader. Also watching this episode on the treadmill doesn't work.. those close up shots are too nice to be running and trying to look.😅
Love the episode and regular upload. Hope you and your family are good ✌
Thank you Taylor! Yeah, another watch OFF the treadmill will be beneficial! Everyone is doing well, thank you for asking!
W O W ,its not an aquarium its an alien planet !
I think that's one of the coolest parts of the hobby - all these alien creatures we get to keep!
I wish I could be friends with someone like this. Somebody that I could learn all this stuff from so I could make my tanks way better!! this guy seems so friggen smart
Sounds like I need to make another trip...or he needs to upload to his youtube channel.
I like that he shared about red field ratio
colour.,s are stunning best i have ever seen
Thanks for sharing, very informative. is like listening to a college professor👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
That’s an insanely high PH, 8.9 wow.
I can’t stop watching this video …
I won a raffle at the Columbus frag swap a year and a half ago. It was chums setup. I got some killer pieces....He was amazing. Very kind and his dog was adorable!
He's got a ton of cute pooches! We rolled up to his house and they were all in the front yard. I hope they aren't supposed to be guard dogs cuz they were too damn nice! lol.
Hey Remy fantastic video. A welcome departure from the endless sea of beginner oriented videos. It’s fascinating to hear someone break down advanced principles. Like a lot of hobbyists out there I’m not a pro but I’m far from a beginner. Your video fills that void. Really appreciate it.
You got it! I don't think I realized how much beginner content is out there. Glad you enjoyed! I'll def keep that in mind for future vids.
Very cool!
Yes a resident is a doctor, they are licensed and work but just under supervision. How does he run a tank even this type of tank and keep resident's hours?
Good question! He's in ICU too...which, as you know, has been crazy busy.
wow wow wow its an amazing setup ... i wonder what cost more the coral or the equipment!!!!!
Probably 50/50 lol!
Dude! Great video! This guy really knows his stuff and he can explain it perfectly too! Even a noob like me can understand!
I really think he needs to hop back on his youtube channel. Make sure to follow on FB and IG. He posts good stuff there all the time.