32.5 gallon fluval saltwater aquarium 7 month update
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- This video is about the 7onth process that got me to this point. It will go over a speed play of some of the highlights over the last 7 months. I will be putting links to videos in this section so you can easily go back and view any topics of intrest. I have several subscribers that have this tank or one real similar so please take the time to comment good orbad of where you are in the process are what I have done right or wrong in your opinion I would like to learn from this channel and all of you are professionals in my opinion.
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• 32.5 fluval flex saltw...
FLUVAL 32.5 GALLON UNBOXING
• 32.5 Fluval Flex Saltw...
RO BUDDIE
• Aquariums and reefs fi...
SET UP DAY
• Setup Day For Fluval 3...
AQUA SCAPE 1
• 32.5 gallon fluval sal...
AQUA SCAPE 2
• 32.5 Fluval SALTWATER ...
TESTING
• 32.5 gallon fluval fl...
MOLLY'S IN A REEF
• Molly's in saltwater r...
32.5 GALLON FLUVAL COST 1
• Start up costs for the...
FIRST CORALS
• Coral shipment and dip...
ADDING CORALS
• Adding corals fluval 3...
CLEAN UP PROCESS
• Weekly cleaning of flu...
PHOSPHATE TROUBLE
• 32.5 gallon fluval fle...
PHOSPHAT-E
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MORE CORALS
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MOLLY TRAP
• Molly's eviction in th...
TESTING CORAL FOOD
• TESTING BARRIER REEF L...
PURPLE HELIX TEST
• 32.5 gallon fluval fle...
harry's marine life.com unboxing #1
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FISH QUARANTINE
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HARRY'S MARINE LIFE.COM #2
CHEATO REACTOR
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#2 FLUVAL 32.5 GALLON SALTWATER COST
• 32.5 Fluval Flex Saltw...
32.5 GALLON FLUVAL SALTWATER LIGHTING #1
• Part 1 fluval 32.5 sal...
32.5 FLUVAL LIGHTING #2
• Part 2 of the 32.5 gal...
CHEATO REACTOR UPDATE
• 32.5 Fluval Flex Saltw...
MIXING SALTWATER
• HOW I MIX SALTWATER fo...
BARRIER REEF LABS CORAL FEEDING
• Barrier reef labs cora...
FRAG RACK DIY
• DIY FRAG RACK $5 and a...
KILLING APTASIA WITH LEMON JUICE
• Quick video on using l...
13 ZOA ADDITION
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WIRE CARE AND FIRE PREVENTION
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PICTURES UNDER BLUE LIGHT
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Good update Shad 👍🏻 Looks like it’s truckin along!
Fingers crossed but it all seems well at the moment
Saltwater tank is a fun journey! One think i always did that helped me was just go slow take time and find balance. Add maybe one animal a month, let the tank adapt. Enjoy!
so this was made 2 years ago but a seven month review? Do they still make this tank
Yes they still make it
This is THE Channel to watch if you want to follow someone as he, step by step, sets up his own saltwater aquarium while doing every single one of those steps WRONG !!
....oh and did I point out that @ShadBonen also does it as expensively as possible? Including useless splurges like that top of the line Hanna Test Kit bundle and all of that excessive dry rock that he somehow manages to use excessively.
Oh and what about that doomed to failure from it's far to early start of introducing (and yes, expensive) SPS, LPS and Softie Corals?
If it wasn't so sad I'd be laughing at it like it was a subplot on The Simpsons or something....no, I mean that.
I really do.
oh and that freaking bird pooping out screeches from the beginning to the end of every single video that Alcatraz uploads on here too....or did I already mention that?
Lemme know in the Comments....
@@TerryTolkinnnn so what if he uses expensive equipment, if he can afford it then why not? Nothing he is doing directly affects you, yeah he might have introduced corals too early but he did mention that he knows he should have waited, and as for crying about his intro and outro just grow up, if you don’t like it don’t watch it😂
My observations don't affect you in any direct way at all,@@MyCheeseheads, so what's your beef with me publicly expressing my own personal opinions right here in this open and public forum? You'd do far better at garnering attention for your own anorexic Super Duper Ego by investing the voluminous amount of free time you apparently possess into shoring up your anemic attempts at shouting down others in trying to come up with more original and creative ways to do just that.
Oh and btw a Happy Belated Morhereffin Bit*h Day to you....
@@TerryTolkinnnn pahahahahaa what are you even saying 😂😂
Add coppapods to comtrol green hair alage
Your tank is looking nice 👍 good job.
You asked for some video suggestions, maybe a video on adding some copepods. Probably get lots of views on it.
This is awesome I actually just ordered some 2 days ago what would you like to see in regards to them
Email me pics
I actually just added some as well. But maybe have a video on the process on how to add them to the tank without having your fish going on a eating frenzy and how it benifits the tank. Just a thought. I’m sure people would enjoy the helpful video
What’s your email address?
How was it now?
The cyano has become a problem due to imbalance of nitrates, phosphate ect. Doing thing to combat this but slow process will be update video out tonight or tomorrow
@@shadbonen thanks for the update!
Whats the ugly part? Any disappointments with tank?
The only complaint with the tank is the factory stand it looks and works fine but seems short would like the tank to sit higher for viewing otherwise it's worked as should
The ugly stage is all the cycling and algea,dinos cyanobacteria, and things like this you go threw at the beginning of a new tank
I changed the standard foam filters for 2 intank media baskets, using maxspect bio balls. Seems to be better for my tank than the standard Fluval filtration.
I’ve heard lots about them. Do you think it’s very much worth spending (50x2) for them?
@@camdavies794 I do think the price is a bit high but you can get 3d printed versions off eBay for a fraction of the price. I don't know if they are as good as the intank version but they would do the same job of directing the water one way.
How do you know how long it lasts when it has no tds meter ? I never let mine go passed 2 ppm
I have a tds meter in line with the ro unit I use the ro buddy just trash the whole thing and get new when it starts to show anything other than zero
Where did you find the extra light kit? Is it special light kit?
fluvalaquatics.com/us/product/led-transformer-for-marine-3-0-24-33-5-61-85-cm-plant-3-0-24-33-5-61-85-cm/
fluvalaquatics.com/us/product/marine-3-0-bluetooth-led-for-flex-saltwater-aquarium-32-5-us-gal-123-l/
What’s the price for this tank
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Just the tank is about 470.00 an aquacave.com varied a little per seller
@@shadbonen if I decide use a regular tank what filter you recommend I was thinking buy a fluval canister but I’m not sure if that works
@@un69perron I think a canister would work fine but might need alot of regular cleaning otherwise shouldn't be a problem I wouldn't think
Why mollies, and not real saltwater fish?
Just a faze and prep for more to come
Looking great and I would not remove any stones yet, maybe get a bigger cleaner crew for the algae. What you can upgrade is better lights and go to a hardware store and they can cut out a new glass lid and the tank would look so much better and cleaner. I got a new glass lid for my Fluvial Flex 57 and I have to say, the tank look so much better without that black bulky plastic lid.
Ypu don't need to be testing phosphate to cycle a tank
So much wrong with this video. 15yrs doing saltwater tanks and I've never seen so much crap
Great tank my friend. I'm aiming to start my first marine tank and interested in the flex. What wave maker is that you are using? looks such a natural current.
The jebao cp-120 cross flow wave pump but if I was to do it again I would get the next size smaller as the one I have is to powerful for this tank
This was a fantastic video. I love watching the video and listening to you describe it.
Great video, very informative, I just bought a flex 32 and I'm putting water in tomorrow, keep up the good work
I have the same tank and from the beginning had problems with temperature management. The lamp was so hot that it heated up the whole tank to 1 degree within 30 minutes. Then I decided to run it open, so I needed a holder for the lamp. And surprise, you can't buy them separately, only with a new lamp. I made it myself from stainless steel wire and plexiglass. Also, pump is too weak, I replaced it. Recommended skimmer from Fluval was of poor quality, it lost air at the bottom and it was sucked in with the pump and came into the tank, it was full of air bubbles. After sealing it was better. The cabinet is too bad quality for the money. I am really disappointed. It works now and looks very good, but you still have to invest and be able to tinker.
my aqua one tank also needed mods. I ended changing everything. No problem to me for a first SW tank.am still thinking of the fluvial as I have a house move coming up and would rather set up a new tank than move my existing one.
I intend to keep my aqua one tank and store it in the garage and use it to make my own salt water with the aid of a RO/DI unit.
@shadbonen I would love a compare/contrast between the Fluval marine flex 32 and BioCube LED 32.
WOW! Great job u did with the wiring! If my tank were to flood I would have a fire for sure! oops. I need to do what you have done! I see you have a hammer growing up high! No problems with the stock light growing lps? I may buy a used one of these and I have an xtra fluval strip that 24 to 34 in so I will probably add that! How long is the light that come with it? Great video!
Light is about 30 inches long seems to grow coral just fine for me since the videos switched to the velcro ties for the wires as they are much easier to take off and put on when working on tank
You’re tank looks good I bough the same one the only problem I have is mine runs warm I keep my heater at 79 but my tank runs at 81 but other than that I love it
Ya they do run warm for sure been thinking about a cooling fan myself
If you do please make a video
I took my fluvalnmega flex and put pillow stuffing in the filter intake on both sides right after the grills works great polishes all my water idk if it works in salt water tanks
This will definitely work with saltwater I haven't done it as I really just wanted to see what the factory setup can do
I bought the aquarium. Is there a way to reduce the intensity of the water coming out of the two output nozzles? I find the water comes out too strongly.
Smaller pump or aim at surface versus in the tank
Do I need a special aquarium stand for the 32 gallon Fluval Flex? or can put it on top of a clothing drawer dresser?
If what you have can handle the weight and is level you should be good remember salt water is 8 pounds per gallon about 256.pounds without fish or rock and a level stand will help prevent any.seeems from stress or bursting otherwise let her rip send a pic when done
I put a refugium in one of my filter compartments completely whipped out access agae.
This is great idea
Great video series on this Fluval tank. I’m interested in the same tank, but for freshwater set up. It’s been several more months now….any leaks or other issues? I see that it tends to run kinda warm. The stand looks good quality, How has it held up? Warping or other issues with it? Would you recommend this tank now after owning it for this period? I’m considering a 40 gallon breeder as an alternative, but the tank stands are kinda find for those. Thanks! :)
Thanks I've also thought about doing a freshwater with this tank or I should say another. The tank is solid stand hasn't warped or peeled looks like it did new. The tank is almost sealed with the factory lid so it will follow your house temp pretty easy I live cool so it's fine but if you don't have ac or are in high temp area heat might be a problem. As far as the stand it's great but short could be at least a foot taller if not more
I would and I wouldn't recommend as it works fine and is good quality but like I said stand is short for me the round front is nice but also sometimes hard to clean certain areas I feel distort the interior like almost a magnifying aspect
Not upset I have it but like all systems it's not perfect hope this helps
@@shadbonen Awesome! Thank you for the reply, very informative! BTW I noticed you used the 50W heater for a 15 gallon tank instead of the 100-150 watt..any particular reason?
@@carlossalinas6234 I really don't have much need for the heater so it's just kinda a backup take the edge off in early fall and early spring in other words it runs very little and fits in the tank where I wanted it
What wave maker are you using on that tank?
Jebao it was to much had to take it out way to powerful for the fluval
Looks like its on track. Good job. I added the 9w green monster UV to mine, cleared the haze around the tank. But mine is a bit younger.
Thanks would love to see pics or even put video together of other tanks regardless of age
Would love some info on this 9w green monster like how is this work for you? Do you feel it is helping? And how is it helping? Any info would be great I've always wondered about UV and its possible benefits
@@shadbonen Im about 3 months in. Used a ton of fritze bacteria. Tank in last weeks started bugging out with lots of brown, then green hair, then some red on sand. So I cant say i skipped any cycle with fritze. I added the UV and it has been noticeable. It HAS kept the haze around the glass down. I was getting lots of brown or green haze on glass. Now it very small. I can clearly say its working. Only prob is, i like to feed the tank with sea snow and phyto. So basically i cut most of my white light down to 10%.LOL. Here is the side view with the UV installed. www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-turnpike-flex-32-mixed-reef.757057/page-2#lg=thread-757057&slide=4