Week 52: Planning a reef tank upgrade, plus a look back at the BRS160 | 52 Weeks of Reefing
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- Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024
- Well, it's finally (and reluctantly here) the final week in 52 Weeks of Reefing. This week we are going in depth on planning and executing a tank upgrade. Plus, we'll show you the progression of the #BRS160, some changes we would implement if we were to do it all over, some successes, and finish with a montage highlighting some key moments of the BRS160 over the past year.
We will also explore some popular tank options like the Red Sea Aquarium series, Red Sea Reefer and Red Sea Max. As well as the innovative marine Nuvo aquarium and Nuvo fusion 20.
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Tell your "Chief Penny Pincher" (great name) that this series as well as all the other videos you guys have produced, re-ignited my desire to get back into saltwater aquariums and to consider a reef tank. With that said once we are in our new house I will be purchasing the Reefer XL 525 and the majority of setup systems from BRS. Your information is a great value to me and I appreciate that are also posting the speakers from MACNA. Thanks "Chief Penny Pincher" for supporting the vision of using the modern tools the Internet has provided to support this amazing hobby.
ill agree you guys are very helpful
In other videos you guys had a tank with purple dry rock and put in a bunch of black and white clowns is this the same tank and you guys changed it? By the way I like your guys videos it's really helped me get into salt water and your site is easy to use but with lots of information which I like. Ordered some of my stuff when I started out from you guys a few weeks ago. Your free shipping on any order without jacking up the prices really makes it practical to order from you guys thanks. You guys should do some more videos on all the smaller office tanks and what they use and have found to be liking.
I loved this series, thank you for taking the time to make it. I learned a lot from watching the progress of the BRS160 and can't wait to apply what I have learned! I can't wait to see what you guys put out next! Also, like many others my favorite episodes were the ones on selecting livestock and feeding corals but I am also partial to the one about the rollermat which I think is pretty cool.
I can't thank you all enough for this wonderful series. It has saved me from making tons of rookie mistakes while setting up my first saltwater tank.
Now that the series is over, I think it's time for that long anticipated Zeovit episode.
BRS has done this hobby a huge favor by producing this fantastic series. A company that puts this much effort into providing everyone with the knowledge they need to have success most definitely has my loyal support. Whenever I come across someone that is interested in the hobby I always point them to the 52 Weeks of Reefing.
My favorite episodes are:
Week 19: Compelling data for using T5 on your reef tank
Week 29: Calcium & Alkalinity
Week 48: Solving your reef tank's algae problems forever
Week 51: What you need to know to cure fish disease & parasites
Thanks for all the hard work and I'm really looking forward to watching the MACNA speakers!
My wife and I got into reefing just over a year ago, and of all of the resources we have found to help us get up to speed, your videos are our favourite. Every episode is approachable, but also contains a vast amount of accurate information. Ryan is an outstanding host, and the production is excellent. Thanks for doing such a top-notch job.
With the exception of the tank and stand, I've purchased all of my equipment through BRS, the reason I even knew about your website was because when I was researching how to set up a saltwater tank on RUclips and I came across your videos. I am happy to report I have been successfully keeping an aquarium since November, so much of my knowledge and success is thanks to your videos. Please continue to make videos to help us members of the reefing community... Should this request get denied I would just like to thank you for all the trouble you went through making these videos and I for one am very grateful.
I really enjoyed the entire 52 week series. I'm fairly new to the SW side of aquariums and the BRSTV channel has been one of the top resources for me as I have been setting up and upgrading my 90 gallon reef tank. Keep up the great work guys! I always look forward to new uploads from you and I will continue to be a BRS loyal customer!!
WOW .. I have been watching BRS for a year now and just found this Gem of a Video
BRS is the Gold Standard of Aquarium hobby period ...
this has been an excellent series. especially for people like me who's fairly new in the hobby. I Can't Stand to read. and anytime you ask a question that's all anybody tells you to do. So when I see anything that has any length to it I won't even look at it. I've learned a lot from the series I have more to learn so I need to rewatch some videos. thank you Mr. Ryan and the BRS crew.
This video series was awesome. Every week I would make sure to watch what was going on. I am 7 months in on my first reef tank(40B, 20L sump) and this video series has defiantly help me with my "new tank issues" and how to solve them. I'm excited to share my 52 week process in a few months! I knew this day would come when the series ended, but I want to say thank you for everything. You guys rock!
If your CEO is giving you a hard time, you can tell him I'm a customer of this company and will continue to be loyal to it because of this series. I started watching this series knowing nothing about reefkeeping and have learned so much. Learning new things every day is part of what has gotten me addicted to the hobby. I watched every episode at least twice and also have been watching almost every video in your channel. I particularly enjoy your attention to detail and specific recommendations. My favorite episodes were weeks 35-37 discussing corals, but I also enjoyed the week about producing water (which prompted me to buy one of your RODI systems) and the week discussing pests, which helped me to deal with my GSP and vermetid snails problems. You guys are awesome and I hope you keep doing videos like this. You should do some videos with the cerebra implemented on a tank to see its full capabilities. Can't wait for the next series.
I would like to thank everyone involved in making the 52 weeks possible.
It was because of this series I got back into reefing after a long move and 4 years away from it.
I treated myself to my first MACNA this year so this was the first time I couldn't watch an episode of 52 Weeks of Reefing at home with my Saturday morning coffee. Thank you so much for offering such a great series. The scope and magnitude of this tank progression was epic. You kept me thinking about what I wanted and maybe what I needed. Every week you gave me options. Now I have more to think about than ever. Your efforts were much appreciated and I believe you've pushed every reefers aspirations just a bit further. Thank you.
I was! RT looks taller in person!
Amazing series. A lot of knowledge has been gained from BRS over the years. Especially the 52week series. Thank you to Ryan and everybody else at BRS.
Stumbling across this series is definitely the reason I finally pulled the trigger and set up my first reef tank. These videos make the research fun and exciting. Everything that went into my new reef tank came from BRS from the sand to the skimmer and ATO. No comparing the info provided or the production quality. Next BRS studio investment should be some CGI for RT's mustache. You guys are awesome!
Can't believe it's week 52 all ready. Awesome series packed with loads of info! The best of the best!! Thanks brs!!!
Definitely love this series - and absolutely love all of the team there. Anytime I contact with a question or concern, It is promptly addressed, professionally handled; but most of all, I feel that there are times where I could be sold something that "would work" but would definitely not be "the best" for my system and the honesty of the people I talk with in getting what is "THE BEST" for my setup and system is always what is pushed for. That makes me want to come back over and over because I know it's not JUST about making a buck - You guys care. Never lose that.
First time commenting on a RUclips video. BRS' 52 Weeks of Reefing and other RUclips videos were what convinced me to jump into this hobby. Thanks for putting out such terrific content.
Unbelievable series! It provides so much useful info and especially looks into the science behind everything as well as new products in action we otherwise would not have seen. Ryan you are a great host and humble which makes it fun to watch and not like some know it all that sometimes surfaces in the hobby. Thanks a lot to the BRS team and can't wait for what is next!
I've been deep in this hobby for over a decade now and even worked in the industry for a few years, and I found this series to be extremely informative. I would recommend watching it all to any new reefer, and some or all to most experienced reefers as well. I can't wait to see what you guys do next! (aside from shipping whatever my next order will be)
Please keep making videos!
BRS vids have become my go-to source in learning how to be a better reefer. ...not to mention your videos are what introduced me to BRS in the girst place and continue to strengthen my loyalty to buying from you!
Have to say a huge thanks to Ryan and BRS for producing these videos. I've spent the better part of the last year siting through the anticipation on Thursday night for what would be coming on Friday! These videos actually got me back into the hobby after 15 year break and the small system I started up is now full of thriving LPS and SPS the entire family is enjoying every day, plus I've started build of a 300g display with dedicated fish room in my basement. Now that I think about it I've emptied my wallet a bunch of times on the BRS website over the last year as well so maybe that's the best way I can show appreciation...haha. Seriously though, thanks a lot guys for the effort.
First, I love this series!! I watch a lot of RUclips and the two finest channels to watch are BRS TV and Tidal Gardens. The information and beautiful photography are top-notch. The information you have provided in the "52 Weeks" series is invaluable and a must watch for newbies as well as seasoned reefers. I'm going to be starting a new build soon and you can bet I'll be using your series every step of the way. I've looked forward each week for a new installment, very much like Ralphie in "A Christmas Story", watching his mailbox for his "little Orphan Annie Decoder Ring". Secondly, I was thrilled to hear you would be filming the speakers again this year at MACNA. I've watched your previous segments several times each. It's very lucky for the reefers, whom can't attend, to be able to see the speeches given by this industry's leaders. Thank You So Very Much for all the hard work and time each of you has devoted to providing us with volumes of information and entertainment.
Dave Davis
Please keep doing these long term, weekly, project specific videos. The 52 weeks series gave me something to look forward to every week. Also, another comment stated it perfectly, the youtube channel creates a consumer connection to Bulk Reef Supply; for the last year or two almost all of my tank purchases have come from BRS because I enjoy the videos and have learned so much from your videos. I've become a lifelong customer and recommend BRS to friends every chance I get. Side note, customer support through facebook is always a pleasant experience, even when I ask the same stupid questions over and over =D
This series made me a customer of BRS to help support future video series like these. Wish there was a similar series for planted freshwater tanks. Well done!
Incredible series! Thank you so much for sharing all the priceless information and for all hard work you put into these videos Ryan and the BRS team! As a new reefer, this hobby started for me about the time you aired your first episode of the BRS 160 and it has been such a helpful and enjoyable experience progressing into the hobby with new episodes each week. I learned so much and I owe lots of my success with my 55GAL mixed reef tank to your videos, high quality products and customer service too! Cheers!
Congratulations on completing the series Ryan! This was by far the best "How To" reef tank series I have ever seen. Not only was watching this reef tank grow neat, but seeing you as a real person, getting married and have a first born was pretty awesome to share. Maybe one day you can be the dad like me (4 kids and scout master) and I can be the reefer like you!
As far as favorite video, Im a go with the lighting series. I knew on my 110 I was going all LED and already bough the fixtures. After seeing this series, I reconfigured my canopy and shoehorned in 2 HO's The tank is only 18" so that is all I can fit with my hydras. No other video made me go back and rethink or re-plan any other detail.
I disagree with your controller comment. In hindsight, no one who already decided they want a controller would build the tank first, then go back and redo everything for the controller, so you are correct in that regard. However, there are several different controller sand several different schools of thought. I think had you settled on the controller first, you might have lost some followers.
Just like the Zeovit, had you decided to do Zeovit first, you might have lost a lot of people. But you did not, because you went over the carbon, the UV and the refugium, which applies to most of us, before revealing the Zeovit direction. Honestly, had you come out and said, we are BRS and we are building the Zeovit 16o with the new Apex Controller, I probably would have never followed.
You were best serve to develop a series that applied to the widest audience possible and I think you achieved it. Congrats! Looking forward to the updates.
Chris
I looked forward every end week for a year for these episodes! It was awesome... Many thanks Ryan!
I finished watching the entire series! Thank you for making this incredibly detailed guide! It is perfect for a new fishkeeper like me. This guide showed me it is worth purchasing quality equiptment upfront to avoid heartache and expense later on. I made a small purchase from BRS for my first freshwater system. I plan on purchasing all of my saltwater system equiptment from BRS after saving up for a few months. I want to make sure my future fish have a stress free life. Thanks again for this awesome video series!
For the past year I have loved seeing this series. The only thing I would like to see is maybe a 30-40 minute condensed video that we could show to a new reefer to get them a good idea of costs. Also a "penny saver" video would be good, explaining what you can do to save money, what is acceptable to buy used and what isn't. All in all it has really helped me be successful and I wanted to thank you guys.
Thank you so much BRS team! I have always wanted to start a salt water tank after having only fresh for years and thought I knew how to start one. Boy was I wrong! not only did you guys explain every step of the process, but did so in a way that was easy to understand and set everyone up for success. I find myself going back and watching my favorite episodes not only to learn, but also because they are so entertaining. I can't wait to start my reefing hobby with the help from you guys. Cant wait to see more!
I very much appreciated this series. I had a couple of tanks, but this series made me obsessed with Reefing again. After taking a year, and watching each episode multiple times I have started a new build in my basement. I started the prep work (electric, sink in fish room, planning the system) a couple of weeks ago. I am even coming to MACNA this year from Toledo, and hope to see you guys there.
I thought this was a great way to end your series. Ironically enough the new build is a 48x24x24 rimless. You can tell your boss I planned every detail of my new system after watching your series. I picked out all of my equipment, over $6k all through BRS. I was actually going to pull the trigger this past Sunday on your Labor Day 10% sale, but decided to wait until after visiting MACNA to confirm every equipment selection. I justified the $600+ opportunity expense because of your investment in the community, series like this, I would continue to buy from BRS regardless!
Loved this series i can be completely honest in that it has changed the way I do reefing and also was just always a great watch that I looked forward to every week! Hope your next mystery content is as detail oriented, instructional, and fun as this series has been!
Even though I am an experienced reefer and most of this has been review, I still pick up a new thing here or there and enjoy watching these videos! Also, I've recommended this series to several folks interesting in getting started in reefing, which is a heck of a lot easier than all the liveaquaria threads I used to point them to, and much less overwhelming. I'm sure this will have a positive effect on reefing in the future!
MORE MORE MORE MORE!!!!! I love this series and the most importantly the time and effort you guys have put into it. Thank You Ryan! I've watched several of the episodes quite a few times! Looking forward to more from the channel!
This was a fantastic series! I think it should be required viewing for all beginning reefers. I try to support my LFS as much as possible, but when I need something they don't have or can't get, BRS is the first place I look. The website and customer service have been outstanding for me- THANKS
hello Ryan just wanted to say thank you for taking the time it is always an amazing thing for me to see someone's passion and Talent come together in a beautiful Symphony thank you for the time and effort this took it will be a great resource for years to come thanks again.
Thank you so much for these 52 weeks! These videos have been a great help with my tank upgrade. Keep it up!! I can say that I have abandoned my other vendors and I get almost everything I need from BRS with the exemption of a couple of things I buy locally. Can't wait for your next project!!!
Because of you and this series I just pick up my first 40 gal tank and cant wait to start the adventure. From a newbie, thanks so much for all the work you put into this series.
This has been a remarkable aquarium serie. Thank you from CR !
I was recommended a couple of videos on RUclips when I said to a friend I wanted a marine tank and was so glad I came across yours first, this has been an awsome series to watch (have binge watched over the last 3 days) really looking forward to watching so much more of your videos! Thanks man!
You can tell your CFO that this series caused me to purchase something from BRS already and has likely made me a lifetime buyer.
Best 52 week series EVER!!!
Thanks guy's, this has been awesome but seriously your torturing us asking to pick a favorite episode :P
Thank you guys so much for for the 52 weeks its been fantastic. I'v have had my tank just over 2 years now, I'v learned and lost to much as times gone on. but now I feel I am ready to step to the tank I always wanted to have 4' x 24" x 30" got the spot,know what lighting i want to use, know now the controller i want, the rock, the sand, the clean up critters, and the clarity of this plan can only be because great work you guys have done. So Thank you.
You guys are by far the best! I can't thank you enough for everything. You always have my business.Please keep the videos coming. Probably my favorite BRS160 videos were the ones on lighting. I'm now putting a combo of T5s and Radions Gen 4 over my tank.
I just wanted to thank you and your team for this great series. I found it very timely as I'm putting together my first reef tank a 65 cube.
Thanks so much for this series. It has been so fun following along. I've looked forward to each video each week. You guys are amazing. Can't wait to see what comes next!
Your videos are fantastic, keep them coming! I have chosen BRS over other vendors countless times simply because of all the help you have given me.
Thank you so much for this series! I now have 52 weeks' worth of reference material for when I need answers, and it's from a source I trust. I can't wait to hear what you have coming up soon!
This has been the single most helpful vid series I've ever seen on youtube!
Please keep us posted on the BRS160's progress. I almost feel like the tank is a part of me. I learned alot from the series as well. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Such a great and informative host! You helped me start my 40 gallon reef tank then gave me the confidence to start. My 125 gallon reef tank and use BRS all the time now. Thanks Ryan
Great series! Thanks for all your hard work. I've been looking into the hobby for a few years but it seemed like too much to take on. This tutorial series layed everything out so clearly it felt like this was the time to go for it. My system just finished cycling, so exciting! (but I'm going to take it slow on the stocking). Both Ryan's are great communicators and are excited to share their knowlage about the hobby and it shows. BRS is my go-to for all my tank stuff and the BRS TV channel is why, keep up all the good work!
Since I built my reef system following along with this series it's hard to pick just one. Thanks for all the info and effort to share this build!
+BulkReefSupplyCom thanks for asking: it's a 65 gallon custom built cube with home-built stand, reef savvy ghost overflow, custom sump from Advanced Acrylics here in CA, hard PVC piped with valves, manifolds similar to BRS160 etc., Ecotech Vectra M1 return pump, hybrid light system; one Radion XR15 and T5 retrofit kit in home-built hood, Kessil 160 on fuge, Vertex skimmer, Neptune Apex control system with 2 DOS pumps, BRS RODI...and a nice community of reef critters :).
Ryan, thank you so much for producing this series. It was extremely informative to watch you and your team go through this amazing setup. I can't wait to see what's next. Cheers.
All are great videos, but ones on rock and coral placement, focusing on fundamental setups were most valuable to me as I've moved and re-setup, added rock, power heads, sump, ATO, and a refugium in the last 8 months. I now am prepping to add more corals since the system is stable. My point is, I have confidence in my actions because the BRS team has produced this greats series. Anytime I need info, I simple search for your videos. As for the money man, I bought 95% of the items listed above from BRS so you got that going for you. Thanks for the great series!
This whole series has been amazing!!
BRS has and continues to spread the knowledge and keeps it real. They've really helped me in so many areas within this vast hobby throughout the years. If it wasn't for the vids I wouldn't have any attachment to the brand, coupled with the good service and free shipping... It's my first stop when I need more goodies. Great work guys.
+BulkReefSupplyCom you bet
Loved your videos. I look to BRS videos first because of the real life experience put into them and thanks Ryan for showing the different options and why you chose what you chose. #1 source choice to find information on reefs. Thank you again.
Oh! Also, I recommend buying from your site first because of this.
NO!!!! Cant believe it finally came to an end :( I remember the day when I first started watching these episodes, defiantly catapulted me forward in so much knowledge so quickly. What ever new video series you do, i'll be hooked! What am I now going to look forward to to watch on Friday mornings :( lol
Fantastic video series for a new reefer such as myself. I recently watched all 52 episodes in a couple weeks. I can say these videos very clearly show the passion BRS has for helping expand the hobby and I very much appreciate the non-biased information! I am sold on BRS and I encourage you to continue to produce videos like this in the future. You have earned my business!
Can't wait to see what the BRS 160 will become over the years.Hmm what was my favorite episode,thats a tough one.I would have to say the entire series was awesome.I'm so happy that you guys are filming the speakers again.
Thanks for making this series! Very well done from the editing to the presenting and information. I learned a lot and appreciate the new knowledge as I get into reef keeping. Look forward to more!
I'm going to miss this series! I've spent a few K's on BRS thanks to this series so yeah, those pennies were well spent on both sides, your CEO and myself :D. Thanks guys! I loved everything you did and the inspiration you were able to transmit to hundreds of other reefers out there including myself to reboot my tank after a failure. Thanks both Ryan's! I would have seen you at MACNA this weekend but the money I saved for MACNA is now with your CEO and on my tank due to the crash. I hope to get to meet you one day.
Emmanuel.
This series echoed far beyond the us to Israel where i live, and although brs wont ship to my erea this gave me tons of know how to start my own aquarium. Keep this production live and open yourself to the international market - you'll be surprised how profitable it is
I was on the fence about getting into the hobby due to the cost and a high failure rate. These videos really helped break down the complexity of everything from tank selection to chemical reactions and everything in between. I feel a lot more confident about starting a reef now and will be buying all of my equipment from BRS as a result of these videos. Thanks guys!
I love the episode when you prepare the rock setting for the 160 gallons tank.
Just wanted to say thanks for all the time nad energy to provide accurate and scientificly proven methods for reef keeping. Several of your videos have solved problems in my reef and afforded me some of my first successes. Keep the videos coming!!!
Loved this series, guys! This was such a good idea. It's such a good resource to have. Money-wise, it won you my business from the big box stores!
this series was amazing! It was because of it that I was able to successfully start of my first reef tank. my 90 gal is just a few months old but she is looking amazing!
I can see that a lot of effort (and money) went into making this series. I think it's a really positive contribution to the reef-keeping hobby in general, and was very informative for me, so thanks for that. I liked that you did a series on alkalinity, calcium and reactors, it was not only informative but fun to watch also. I've personally never used two part, so I liked being able to see how you guys set that up. The same for the series on lighting, just awesome.
I totally agree with you that shopping for, selecting and installing a controller right at the beginning of the series probably would have made life much easier for this build but even with that said, I think it turned out better this way for the viewers because we got to see a broader view of the other possibilities using other equipment. Maybe you see it as a mistake but overall I think most people would agree that it ended up just adding to making it more informative.
I looked forward to these videos every week! Great job with the series.
This has been a brilliant series of very helpful and interesting videos. We definitely need more!
loved the series . i would definitely buy a new hybrid light . if it was reasonably priced.
Great series guys! I learned so much from this and we are all sad to see it go! Keep us updated! Thanks again!!!!
I'm so glad your filming MACNA again!
I really enjoyed this series. I ve looked at it every week and have learned a lot, tons. I enjoyed the lighting series and have since added a pair of T5s to my Maxspect razors. I am liking how it looks. Really great job.
Thank you
I started with 2 coral plus and 2 blue plus. i am hoping to get another 2. Any suggestions?
One of the few series of anything I faithfully watch. Allot of buzz around here about the info shared and Ill be using this as a reference for quite awhile. Keep up the great work!! Well worth not pinching a few pennies ;)
I loved the whole series! It really helped me to cement wanting a tank when I can afford(when my wife will let me) get one. Loved the mini series on corals.
i really enjoyed this series, thanks a lot, seriously.
52 weeks was definitely a hit!!!!!
I'm certainly going to miss this series. This had been without a doubt the best well produced series of videos out there that covers all the basics of setting up a tank. Can't wait for what comes next and the progression/update of the BRS160. I hope your CEO is reading this message. Your CEO should be fire if he feels like this "expense" is not justified and don't think that this is the best advertisement you guys have made. I can't imagine the transit growth you guys have got to your site since you started producing this high quality material. This series have been in mouth and forums all over the place. It is the most go for any beginner before starting in the hobby.
Congratulations on a fine end to a great series. I keep freshwater tanks, but I plan to have a reef tank eventually, and I learned a lot from these videos.
This series has been so helpful!! Tell your CEO it has single-handedly made me shop your site instead of competitors! I am a fairly hard researcher and have been reefing for a few years but the series had such a holistic approach that it really filled in a lot of gaps of knowledge for me. It's been so helpful while I've been upgrading my tank.
Awesome series! Have watched many of them 2-4 times keep them coming
Thanks for the great series. It has helped me a lot with my 180 gallon I started in October last year.
Can't believe it's been a year! Now what am I going to watch on RUclips? Lol the T5 and LED series was the best for me!
I have learnt so much from this series I am very new to reefing but this help me so much in my tank set up I have hit my own problems with algae and water quality but I think that I would of had many more if it was not for this so THANK YOU for this is has been great to watch and learn cant wait to see what the tank will look like in the next few months or so.
Thanks a lot for the series. look forward to whatever you make next.
I chose "Other" for week 50 because it takes cahones to show the world a mistake was made AND also how you analyzed and addressed the issue. Even the pros can have an off-day yet make the best of it with cool heads.
For the bean-counter, the professionalism of the videos shows and only adds to the credibility. I've been subscribed and have watched all the videos and several of them more than once! Poorly done videos rarely get me to watch until the end and don't get repeats -- other people need to learn to quit blathering on and on as well as have an action plan to keep interest up. Really good instructional and also why you've done what you've done. Some of us [newbs] need the specifics of "why".
thank you so much for the series. I'm a newbie and this was amazing. I sincerely appreciate all the time effort and money that you put into this, you have a customer for life.
I Can't believe it has been 30 weeks already since I have been following this series. Boy, did I make up for lost time. A lot of lying in bed at night on my iphone with bloodshot eyes soaking all of these videos in. Excellent series. Is it the Clio award that is in order here?
Hi BRS,
I have to tell you that the BRS 160 series has layed out a clear path of how to set up a successful sps tank. You have showed that it is possible. You have reignited the reef aquarium dream in me. You should look forward to seeing me spend substantial amounts of money with you in the near future.
I've learned a lot. Thank you. Some of the stuff you have covered shortly after I have done or delt with the topic but your series has shaped where my reeling hobby has gone. We started with a 60 gallon and just over labour day upgraded to a fully custom reef ready 90 gallon with built in overflow and after having a custom tank I would never buy an off the shelf tank again. Part of that is here in Canada a 70 gallon standard tank costs $400 plus tax and my custom 90 was shipped to my door and the way I want it for $430 with tax and shipping. Also your lighting videos have driven home the use of a par meter which is next on my list to get.. I look forward to your next series of videos.
Its a company in Calgary Alberta called Consept Aquariums. Great service and a fairly quick turn around
By far!!!...the most informative.
I can't believe it has been a year already! I have learned so much from you guys and have started a new tank based on the equipment reviews and data specifically from this video series. My favorite episode was #19 compelling data for T5s. After that episode I bought my ATI fixture. I really hope you do another tank build and progression but go more low tech and get into the biology of reefing more. Thank you to all the BRS staff! Y'all hiring???, lol!
Awesome series!! Loved it. Wish there were more episodes so I could continue to learn!!
Ryan, let me thank you for putting this series up, been in the hobby over a decade but it sitll gave me a view of what else is there. It really gave me inspiration to start up a new tank and use some of your advice with ways to go. I mean your series was so great that I genuinely got bummed when your had to leave for your baby (I understand though).
Just came back from MACNA, and got a Seneye coupon code too from BRS, so looking forward to picking one of those up later. I really hope to see more like this, and in fact when I get the time, I'm going to sit down with the tablet and watch the serious from the beginning again.
I can't believe a year has passed since I watched episode 1. I have followed the whole series and got some good ideas for my own system. I just wish BRS was in the UK so I could buy things from you. For example two part would be great to get here. So come on BRS, get a branch opened in the UK!
I've watched every episode, I've loved the series and have bought product from you based on it so yes, worth the money to produce.