How I prepare an aquarium for corals | Ep.14 Nano Reef Competition

𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 ➜   / aquasplendor  
𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗨𝗠 ➜    • Nano Reef Aquarium  
This is the moment, one step for aquariophil a giant leap for corals :D. It's been so long before I start adding some corals in that aquarium.
I really wanted to show all the processes I go through so this slow me down a lot for this competition but I hope you enjoy those episodes of nano reefing.

Testing water parameter before adding is important, I know it might take some times, but the beginning of an aquarium is often critical, it get easier when the saltwater tank mature over time.

I often use natural method to control some of my parameter, Chaetormorpha and Mussels/Oyster/Clam are a great example, I find it much easier that way and more economical also, but things like Alk, Cal, Mag, and other major trace elements need to be added with products to keep the balance of the aquarium.

For Flatworm, you can use a damsel Springeri and wrasse in nano aquarium (mine might be too small)
Otherwise, you can use a product like Salifert Flatworm Exit
My review about it:    • Salifert Flatwhorm eXit Review - MY EXPERI...  
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The corals I added during this video are:
Green Toadstool - Sarcophyton sp.
Neon Green Finger Leather - Sinularia sp.
Orange and Orange/Green Clove Polyp - Clavularia sp.

How I built this nano reef aquarium:
   • How to make a Saltwater Aquarium | Ep.5 Na...  

The dimension of this AIO Nano aquarium:
60x30x20cm 36L (24x12x8") 9G
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⇩ EQUIPMENT USE IN THIS VIDEO ⇩

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Ecotech Versa VX-1
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⇩ EQUIPMENT USE FOR THIS AQUARIUM ⇩

Salifert Ammonia Test Kit: https://amzn.to/2YunfHR
Salifert Nitrite Test Kit: https://amzn.to/2Nsu32y
API nitrate test kit: https://amzn.to/37Y08bW
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Salinity Tester Alternative: https://amzn.to/35ZhvrY
Bio Media: https://amzn.to/2Z4cpcs
AI Prime 16HD: https://amzn.to/31kdDB6
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Base rock: https://amzn.to/31hmmUW
Eheim Thermocontrol e50 Heater: https://amzn.to/2WBsZyS
Sicce Syncra 1.0 Return pump: https://amzn.to/3iGoNqv
CaribSea Life Rock Base 20lb: https://amzn.to/3hFTTOt
CaribSea Fiji Pink Sand: https://amzn.to/3iHsNab
The Caribsea LifeRock:    • CaribSea Life Rock REVIEW  
The Caribsea Black sand:    • Aquarium BLACK SAND Comparison: CaribSea b...  

HARDWARE USE TO BUILD THIS NANO AQUARIUM:
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This series is dedicated to the competition on nano-reef.com "365 Day Challenge" where anyone in the world could participate.
I really love the world underwater and the reefing aquarium community, hope you get inspired by many other reefers :)

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