How I Do Water Changes For My Reef Tanks

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Regular water changes on your reef tank may be the difference between success and failure.
I perform weekly water changes on my lagoon tank and bi-weekly water changes on the frag tank. Depending on your experience level and the type of equipment you have, your tank may require less water changes or none at all! If you'd rather skip water changes, learn the "Triton Method." It was popular a couple years ago. The elements associated with this method were always hard to get but I think they are more readily available now.
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@farquletdastagir6173 4 года назад

I don’t know how this guy only has 4.2k subscribers. He is so natural behind that camera.

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Thank you!

@trevormcguff1697 Год назад

consistency... sadly... consistency.

@trevormcguff1697 Год назад

Just started a full send IM Nuvo fusion pro 20. Watching videos and liking each video to help out. Keep it up, focus on industry sponsorship and products. Us new people don't know the basics.

@BahamaLlamaCoral Год назад

Thanks Trevor! Welcome to the addiction!

@MotherRabbits09 3 года назад

I grew up in the hobby working at an LFS, and they used RO water mixed with vinegar to clean glass on their tanks. Definitely a cheap solution, that works

@victorgerhardt1504 3 года назад

Thank you for helping a rookie!

@angryowlaquariums40 4 года назад

Glad you were spared at work! You can use that pond pump and run the tube to the back chamber of the lagoon so it doesn't mess anything up. They you don't need to lift anything! 🦉🍻

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

That's a good idea!

@omarcadenas9 4 года назад

2:50 that's tru brother. Stay safe.

@Fabio.B 4 года назад

OSA is the go to store since I am in RI, I got to see the build in the middle of process looks awesome

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Never thought I'd be traveling to RI but it's definitely gonna happen at some point when it's safe again!

@Fabio.B 4 года назад

@@BahamaLlamaCoral should be a fun trip there's a few places to take a look around here. Scott got me back into reefing

@jbrreef9754 4 года назад

Water changes every week here!! I just got back to work after almost 3 months on furlough. But got the stickers in, thanks brother!!

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Happy to hear you're back at work! It's amazing how much we'll value normalcy now...lol.

@drewslagoon 4 года назад

You’ve inspired me to do a watcher change today!💙😆

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

YES!!!

@accidentalreef307 4 года назад

Thanks for another awesome video. Congratulations on the new gig. Well said on the effect the hobby has on one's brain. Cheer up!!!!!!

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Thanks man! I know we'll all get through this but it's been a roller coaster.

@fishysnowman9082 4 года назад

Always good stuff buddy. nice to see you doing well

@sl-ls7vf 4 года назад

Another great video Remy! Keep them coming please

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

More to come!

@TailEndCustoms 4 года назад

Glad to hear you’re still workin bud. Thanks for another great video

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Me too! Just wish it didn't come with coworkers being let go. Tough time for all right now. Stay safe!

@TailEndCustoms 4 года назад

Bahama Llama Coral yeah it sucks for sure. Hopefully things will pick back up.

@gabesreef 4 года назад

The show must go on 😂!!! It sucks that you're dealing with haters just because you took over for others, either way I'm glad you were spared. I hope everything goes back to normal this year. BTW that 2 haded with a stick method seems pretty legit, thanks for that.

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Thanks Gabe. Means a lot! The rod technique is great because it doesn't make as big of a mess. Easier to do than siphoning every water change.

@ZekeCuber 4 года назад

Water change and chill! Great video as always! Just in time for my Saturday morning water change routine 👍🏼👌🏼

@carminecarlone2869 4 года назад

😂😂😂😂 he went.."water change and chill." They should make that a tshirt😂

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed!

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

@@carminecarlone2869 Love this idea!

@ZekeCuber 4 года назад

@Wahlooo Gamer right?!?🤣🤣🤣

@ZekeCuber 4 года назад

Bahama Llama Coral I did, and I think scheduled water changes is one of the keys to success in our hobby! TBH I always look forward for Saturday mornings, so excited to interact with the fishes, corals an also my shrimp(his name is Crookshanks). 👌🏼

@carminecarlone2869 4 года назад

Great video Remy! I'm going to try that glass cleaner, normally I just wipe it down with a wet rag and then a dry rag.

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

You should! It's night and day difference. I love clean, streak-free glass.

@gdr408 4 года назад

Sincere guy.. nice vid

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Thanks for the watch!

@drewslagoon 4 года назад

Btw, I agree with the topic on “windex” all it takes is a little overspray and you’re screwed , for especially smaller tanks :0

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Yep! RODI works just fine if you don't have anything else. Never want to chance stuff like that.

@DhG4410 4 года назад

I can’t recommend the fritz glass cleaners enough

@motoF0X.1 4 года назад

Spray the rag not the tank

@warndog769 4 года назад

Love it man👍👍

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Thanks 👍

@g-reef 4 года назад

Good luck Remy

@TheRaheelbest 4 года назад

I enjoy doing water changes.

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Right!? Kinda relaxing and you know it's gonna like really nice the next day!

@TheRaheelbest 4 года назад

@@BahamaLlamaCoral Relaxing and therapeutic, like you said makes you forget all of your problems and lets you live in the moment.

@tylerclontz 4 года назад

great video dude!

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Appreciate it! Thanks for the watch!

@g-reef 4 года назад

Great information going to do a water change now

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

This video has definitely inspired a lot of water changes today! Lots of clean tanks. I like it!

@justnanoreefs3172 4 года назад

I pulled the trigger on a IM lagoon 50 the other and cant wait for it to arrive

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

NICE TANK!! I kinda wish I woulda done the 50.

@brianculater6444 4 года назад

Lol awesome video and edit job!! Love the two different T-shirts 😉😉. I see nobody else said anything on the comment section lol. Maybe they think your nuts? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Three shirts if you count the thumbnail! If was a weird week. Had to shoot over two days.

@brianculater6444 4 года назад

Bahama Llama Coral hahaha now that you say that yes three shirts lol. And here I thought you did it on purpose!

@tylerwieland5623 4 года назад

Where can I get them is what I want to know?🤔🤔🤤🤤

@absolutecarrot4191 4 года назад

Well this is how I am going to do my water changes now

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Hopefully it works well for ya!

@willd5377 4 года назад

I’m procrastinating my wc at this very moment. It can wait🤷‍♂️

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

I know this feeling as well. Just know your tank will appreciate the love!

@jackdieleman8786 4 года назад

I just did a 5 gallon water change on my 32 gallon biocube a few day ago.

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Love it!

@MKM070 3 года назад

quick tip for syphoning the sand, use a rubberband to tie the stick to the hose. i do this with a chinese chopstick

@JUnitYT 4 года назад

Hell yes earned my sub

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Thank you!!

@garrycole9187 4 года назад

Use the hose or get a hose that fits your circulation pump and pump it to the tank instead of a gallon jug. I use one hose to siphon tank water then hook it to my maxijet and pump the new water to the tank. I am like Salty Allie, I don't usually touch my sand bed, I let my conch do that.

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Great idea! Yeah, I've got some nessarius snails in there to stir it up too. It's one of those debated things in the hobby...to clean sand or not.

@fragile880 4 года назад

I like to feed very heavy right before a waterchanges. Helps keep everything fat and happy plus clean water.

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

YES!! I shoulda mentioned this. I usually do a solid feeding of reef roids/coral max the day before.

@lindawilliams7264 4 месяца назад

Since you live instead of louis where do you get your corals

@timmymartell7081 4 года назад

I use one part vinegar and two parts water to clean my glass works great

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Great tip! I've never used this but I know a lot of people that do!

@andy2798100 4 года назад

Thanks so much for making this video. I’m having constant problems with my innovative marine nuvo 20 tank. My kh keeps dropping and I cannot keep lps corals, they just keep dying. I’ve changed from aquaforest reef salt to fritz salt as it has a higher kh. I’m also getting hair algae on the back wall. What do you use in the rear filter on your innovative marine tank? I’m also getting a lot of evaporation so I think I need to add an atu which might make things more stable.

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

You may need to look into dosing. I would change water as usual and then take a KH reading once daily for 2 weeks and note the change over time. That way you'll know how much to dose daily. All For Reef by Tropic Marin is a great product for smaller tanks.

@andy2798100 4 года назад

Bahama Llama Coral thank you for the advice.

@omarcadenas9 4 года назад

What RODI unit you recomend for beginners? 6 months into the hobby and trips every week to the LFS is getting old. 😪😪

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Just grab a simple 4-stage RODI filter from BRS. They make attachments so you can hook it up to a standard faucet. It will be a game changer when you get it all set up. Just make sure to swap the filters when they're exhausted. Get yourself a handheld TDS meter too.

@miguelsalty 4 года назад

What is the dry rock you started with in the lagoon tank? Also, how long did you let the tank cycle with the new dry rock before adding coral?

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

It's typical marco dry rock. I let this particular system settle for about 2 months before I put anything in it.

@jacksonrusselburg2794 4 года назад

New to the saltwater game..how often are you doing water changes and I might have gotten lost but when youre doing water changes you use salt water right? Not just RO water? Also local in St. Louis what are some good salt water stores you would recommend?

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Hey Jackson! I do weekly water changes on the lagoon tank. If you go back and watch, you'll see me adding salt to the RODI water. I use Fritz Blue Box and you can find that at Corner Reef in South County! Gateway Aquatics is also a good one!

@kylemargold5039 4 года назад

Is the fritz glass cleaner safe for acrylic?

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Yep!

@lindawilliams7264 4 месяца назад

Live in st louis

@simpsonservicesllc2987 4 года назад

I have the AWC I think AUTO WATER CHANGER and I am still confused?? And my ro/salt mixing station is literally right behind my tank on the other side of the wall. Gotta do some research..

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

What questions do you have?

@simpsonservicesllc2987 4 года назад

@@BahamaLlamaCoral Its just getting it plumbed and working correctly. I have the auto top off working, so it's probably pretty easy I am sure?? Oh and when your ready for the road trip let me know.. 😁😁 Love a good road trip. And we probably live 10 miles away from each other...

@jeremybw2180 4 года назад

Water changes aren't needed when you build with a denitrifying filter that handles nitrates and phosphates naturally. You just have to perform you top offs and add your minerals such as the 3 main ones (Mag, Cal, & Alk)

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Correct! Like I said in the video, triton method might be something to look into if you don't like water changes. Have you found this to be true in nano tanks as well?

@averageinvestor4423 4 года назад

Question, if your aquarium water is a salinity of 1.026 and you mix your water change water at, 1.026 does that mean it will go up after the water change ? I notice I slightly goes up . So I find my self mixing it slightly lower. Does anyone else deal with this? Please let me know thanks.

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Do you have an auto top-off? If you don't, salinity will fluctuate as water evaporates. It could also be a calibration issue on your salinity tester.

@averageinvestor4423 4 года назад

@@BahamaLlamaCoral hello ,no auto top off. So its exact numbers when doing a water change right? I'll look into it further, because all your doing Is replacing the water

@marcelrodriguez2067 4 года назад

I only do 5 gallon water changes on my 90 gallon a week lol ive been to lazy to fill my 30 gallon tank lmao

@BahamaLlamaCoral 4 года назад

Everyone finds success in different ways! If your coral is happy that's all that matters!

@marcelrodriguez2067 4 года назад

@@BahamaLlamaCoral nah %80 of the corals i have bought are dead due to dinos lol stopped doing water changes to get water dirty and they went away. Now im just scared of doing big water changes.