Another great video, Matthew. Quick question. The WYSIWYG thing for corals. What's up with that? Does that just mean that you get the coral that's in the actual photo? Thanks.
Yep, that’s exactly what it is! Sometimes online sellers will have a category like “acans” but you don’t know exactly what you’ll get. The WYSIWYG is a picture of the EXACT coral you’re buying
I’m loving this so much and I’m only at the 10:00 minute mark! I really hope the light swap is working well for you. I just had two BTAs disappear in my frag tank. I blame my lighting. ONF Flat One+. Inappropriate Reefer did a review. Pretty sure he said it was only good for softies and some east LPS.
Oh interesting, isn't it frustrating when nems fail? I'm glad you have found this helpful! I'm super hopeful that the entire series, when it's done, will make beginners feel confident about starting a saltwater tank! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
Sump wayyyyy too difficult for beginners. Better going with an under 20 gallon then upgrading because a problem is totally fine whereas if you get velvet in a 40 gallon+, you’ll quit the hobby. Sumps are way too difficult.
I was so happy when i come across this beginner series....but i think you may have gotten carried away with all this info, Dosing pump....? what does a dosing pump do, is this still for the Beginner ? i'm lost...
I have, and I haven't. Been so busy with other things, that right now I'm leaning more towards buying something pre-made, just for ease of use. But I haven't decided yet.
i use a pc battery backup plug block incase of powerout it will run for 6 hours with lights but i have set up so the main lights go out and a little usb one comes on and the system will run for around 24 nours i also am building a new setup by making an insulated/soundproofed enclosed cabinet for a nano reef to avoid temprature flux, noise and light and to make more efficent
Hi Alex, you know I made this so long ago that I don't even remember which sump it was. The only two companies I have bought independent acrylic stumps from are trigger systems, and acrylic habitats
In the summer, yeah. It is the warmest we can go without feeling uncomfortable! When it's 110 outside, 78 feels great! In the winter, we keep the house at 69!
Phosguard and matrix is absolutely essential after about a month. This has kept phosphates, nitrates, silicates and everything down completely, as well as having super clear water and happy fish - both in freshwater and saltwater. Beginning stages, not necessary. When you have fish, even just one, always good to use them in your filter to do the extra work. Period.
