The speaker is guiding viewers through the process of setting up a simple and economical reef tank. The tank is 3 gallons and includes a filter, light, and heater. The rocks used are Marcos Rocks from Florida, which are stacked on top of each other to provide a solid surface for corals to grow. The sand used is live saltwater sand, which is added in a layer between 1 and 2 inches thick. The filter is built with an inlet and outlet, and a small bag of charcoal is added to eliminate impurities and toxins. The tank is filled with water, which may initially appear cloudy but clears up overnight. The corals are then added to the tank, and macroalgae are added to act as a nutrient sponge and absorb most of the aquarium waste. The speaker mentions that the maintenance of the tank is minimal, with water being topped up with distilled water when it evaporates, and the corals being fed once a week. The tank has been running for over two months without any water changes.
1. The speaker is demonstrating how to build a reef tank with corals, starfish, sea cucumbers, and Hermit crabs.
2. The speaker's goal is to show that reef maintenance can be simple and economical.
3. The speaker uses a 3-gallon tank, a canister filter, a basic gooseneck light, and a heater.
4. The speaker uses Marcos Rocks from Florida for the corals to grow on.
5. The speaker stacks the rocks on a piece of cardboard in the tank to prevent them from collapsing.
6. The speaker uses super glue to secure the rocks, which is safe for fish and corals.
7. The speaker waters the rocks outside the tank to ensure they are clean before adding them to the tank.
8. The speaker uses live sand, which is saltwater-based, for the base of the tank.
9. The speaker adds a layer of sand between 1 and 2 inches thick.
10. The speaker sets up a filter with an inlet and outlet, and adds a small bag of charcoal to eliminate impurities and toxins.
11. The speaker fills the tank with water, which initially turns cloudy but clears up after the filter is connected.
12. The speaker adds corals to the tank, which are very sensitive and have already gone through a lot of stress during shipping.
13. The speaker adds macroalgae to the tank, which act as a nutrient sponge and absorb most of the aquarium waste.
14. The speaker feeds the corals with phytoplankton.
15. The speaker's maintenance of the tank is minimal, consisting of topping up the water with distilled water and feeding the corals once a week.
16. The speaker has not done any water changes since setting up the tank and it has been running for more than 2 months.