I totally understand your frustration, but, although I am a relatively experienced reefer, I watch all your videos, because you are good, always giving very good advices and most of all you are so much fun to watch. You have a style and no matter what you are saying, its always pleasant to watch. Do as much as you can and desire and don't worry, I am sure most of your subscribers agree with me. Keep on sharing the passion and knowledge. Greetings from Switzerland
I agree I have been in the hobby for a while but this dude is just fun to watch and a down to earth good guy. I can definitely see him hosting something in the future
That made the video watching you cut the frags & have part of the plugs fly across the room. 😁 The Ocean Wonders tiles & plugs are what I use as well as they’re so easy to cut. The tanks are looking good as I really like how you have them displayed.
Wow, ya got me started in this hobby a few years ago.... And just seeing what you got now, show us the possibility of what we can do, we can find the beginner stuff anywhere!!! LOL
Hey, you are one of the most entertaining and interesting reefer out there. Don't sweat about having content every week. Heck I can't see how anyone have anything that changes in a tank of note in a week to even put out there. There should be several custom tank maker in your neck of the woods, check ebay or the local facebook or reefer groups. Keep up the great work!!
Hey Matthew, good stuff as always. Thanks for the effort you put into sharing your knowledge. I’m down in SD, and will gladly take frags you can’t find other homes for. I have a 6 month old nano tank, and am starting to add in corals myself.
Sounds great! I'm gone until this weekend, but shoot me an email later this week and I'd love to get rid of a few frags if your willing to make the drive! contact (@) myfirstfishtank (.com)
11:41 looks like a montipora digitata. 12:08 The coral whose name you can't remember is a chalice. I believe it's a Miami Hurricane. 12:14 Is either a favites or favia (war coral)
I keep saying I'll remember the names someday, but I think the time has passed! I just think I never will! Thanks for taking the time to remind me of these names! Once you said the Miami Hurrican and War Coral I was like yes, that's it!!
Always an enjoyable watch. I’m really looking forward to the macro algae. Being in the desert, you may not have any condensation issues with the chiller. In Maryland, it’s good and steamy, so anything cooler than 75 is constantly wet!
Well let's figure out how to get you a tank at an affordable price. Shoot me an email contact (@) myfirstfishttank (.com) and tell me more and let's see what we can figure out.
Can you run a chiller in an enclosed space like that? Just thinking about the thermodynamics of it all, your collecting the heat from the water transferring that to a radiator and dumping it into an closed off space directly under the tank with other equipment that has water flowing through it. Maybe I'm missing something but it seems like even if the chiller works, it definitely working a lot harder and less efficient than it needs to. Outside the stand cabinet would really be best. Take care, Jason
Hey Jason, no, you can't run a chiller in the cabinet. I have to leave my cabinet doors open right now. I will be installing two cabinet fans in the future to alleviate the problem, but for now it's open cabinets for me. The chiller does get super hot. I just don't have a space for it outside the tank, since it's right next to my walkway. But I think once I install some heavy duty cabinet fans it will work out just fine. We'll see though and I'll certainly keep everybody in the loop!
Awesome Arnold. Shoot me an email later this week. I'm out of town until Saturday, but if you want to swing by sometime this weekend or next week, I'd be happy to give a few to you! contact (@) myfirstfishtank (.com)
I totally feel you. I used to hate working 7 days a week. Until I realized that I could go from &250k/year to $400k/year just from working weekends. That cured my aversion to working weekends
Awesome, thanks Laura! I'm out of town until this weekend, so shoot me an email later this week and I'd love to give a few frags away! contact (@) myfirstfishtank (.com)
Awesome. Shoot me an email later this week and I'd love to give a couple away for sure! I'll be back in town on Saturday. contact (@) myfirstfishtank (.com)
Yeah, my wife keeps saying that. I have definitely scaled back my editing, but I can't bring myself to stop editing completely! But I always tell myself that content matters so much more than editing, so it is a good reminder for sure! Thanks Lincoln!
Breathe, take the time you need to ground yourself. You do such great stuff but don’t burn out man. Less is good sometimes… I’ve always gone with the idiom that if you have too many irons in the fire it’ll stifle it so take a few out to get it going good again… That said I always enjoy your enthusiasm, energy and knowledge… plus the stuff you do is awesome… Now go make a coffee and actually enjoy it hot and don’t let it get cold… ; )
Thanks Ian, I need those words of encouragement from time to time! I'm definitely on the lookout for burnout, and will do whatever I can to avoid it! Sometimes I wish I was one of those people who could just work and work and work and thrive, but I'm just not!!
Hello Matthew. Love the videos you put out. You are helping me set up a tank. Not a good one but a tank none the less..... But please sir, ensure your family's health first. What the heck are you and the wife doing bending at the waist? I about had a cardiac arrest watching that as I have suffered from back injuries before. Good Lord man, lift with your legs!!!!! Clown Fish For The Win (CFFTW). Stay safe!
Thanks Cary. I actually just used this LED light that I use for my background studio lighting. I super glued some velcro to the back of it and it worked great! amzn.to/3gsQHao
Prioritise.. yes you have commitments but always remember.. this is a hobby, don't let videos spoil your enjoyment. It's not and we're not worth it :) Besides which quality beats quantity.
Sorry I know this doesn’t have anything to do with the video but I was wondering if you thought a reef octopus 1000 HOB skimmer is too much for a 38 gallon tank. the tank has been running for more then a year now and never had a scammer needs one now?
No worries at all. I actually own the 1000 HOB for my 65 gallon seahorse tank. It's definitely a bit overkill for a 38 gallon, since it is rated up to around 50 gallons for a highly stocked tank. But, you could run it on a timer or a super dry skim so you don't suck up as many nutrients.
Dude!!! First time watching a Tuesday video I’m always watching the noob vids.
Love Tuesday videos. Keep em coming
Welcome aboard and thanks for watching these Tuesday videos! These are more fun for me because it's jut me doing the hobby!
I totally understand your frustration, but, although I am a relatively experienced reefer, I watch all your videos, because you are good, always giving very good advices and most of all you are so much fun to watch. You have a style and no matter what you are saying, its always pleasant to watch. Do as much as you can and desire and don't worry, I am sure most of your subscribers agree with me. Keep on sharing the passion and knowledge. Greetings from Switzerland
That is super kind of you. I really appreciate the positivity. I can feel the good vibes flowing through the comments!
I agree I have been in the hobby for a while but this dude is just fun to watch and a down to earth good guy. I can definitely see him hosting something in the future
That made the video watching you cut the frags & have part of the plugs fly across the room. 😁 The Ocean Wonders tiles & plugs are what I use as well as they’re so easy to cut. The tanks are looking good as I really like how you have them displayed.
Why thank you kinds sir!! "-)
Wow, ya got me started in this hobby a few years ago.... And just seeing what you got now, show us the possibility of what we can do, we can find the beginner stuff anywhere!!! LOL
That's so awesome to hear! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!!!
Damn I use to get excited since Tuesday is my day off I would wake up and eat breakfast watching your video , how about ever other Tuesday 🙏🏻 Lol
Definitely have to try to do at least every other Tuesday for sure! Got's to keep people happy right?!?!
#1 war coral
#2 bubblegum Digi
#3 Miami hurricane chalice
#4 green monti cap
Show off! You know them all. You probably can't even understand how a person like me could just never remember the names!
Hey, you are one of the most entertaining and interesting reefer out there. Don't sweat about having content every week. Heck I can't see how anyone have anything that changes in a tank of note in a week to even put out there. There should be several custom tank maker in your neck of the woods, check ebay or the local facebook or reefer groups. Keep up the great work!!
Thanks Gary, I appreciate the support! There definitely have to be some custom tank makers in the LA area! If you hear of any, let me know!
Use the fluval for a frog fish !!!
Well, that would be cool, but too small right?
The sps is a birds nest. Love your videos
Yes! Thank you! I'm sure I'll forget the name though at a later time! I need to make some flash cards!
Do what you enjoy. Enjoy all your videos and very informative. I’m new to reefing, just bought a Redsea 300xl.
That 300xl is nice indeed!
Hey Matthew, good stuff as always. Thanks for the effort you put into sharing your knowledge.
I’m down in SD, and will gladly take frags you can’t find other homes for. I have a 6 month old nano tank, and am starting to add in corals myself.
Sounds great! I'm gone until this weekend, but shoot me an email later this week and I'd love to get rid of a few frags if your willing to make the drive! contact (@) myfirstfishtank (.com)
11:41 looks like a montipora digitata.
12:08 The coral whose name you can't remember is a chalice. I believe it's a Miami Hurricane.
12:14 Is either a favites or favia (war coral)
I keep saying I'll remember the names someday, but I think the time has passed! I just think I never will! Thanks for taking the time to remind me of these names! Once you said the Miami Hurrican and War Coral I was like yes, that's it!!
Always an enjoyable watch. I’m really looking forward to the macro algae. Being in the desert, you may not have any condensation issues with the chiller. In Maryland, it’s good and steamy, so anything cooler than 75 is constantly wet!
Oh geeze! Yeah, we don't have any issues with condensation. The tank is at 73 degrees and nothing! I can't wait to get my first shipment next week!
@@MyFirstFishTank Zosia and I look forward to it!
Wow you have a lot of tanks, I would be so happy just having the red sea on in my living room as a showcase tank for entertaining I would be so happy
Well let's figure out how to get you a tank at an affordable price. Shoot me an email contact (@) myfirstfishttank (.com) and tell me more and let's see what we can figure out.
@@MyFirstFishTank ok sounds awesome man I will do I am just scared of moving my livestock and tank to a diferent place but I appreciate that
The end was fragging awesome! too bad I live in Seattle, I would pop over and pick some up asap :-)
Dang! I moved here from Mercer Island with my family 3 years ago!
Can you run a chiller in an enclosed space like that? Just thinking about the thermodynamics of it all, your collecting the heat from the water transferring that to a radiator and dumping it into an closed off space directly under the tank with other equipment that has water flowing through it. Maybe I'm missing something but it seems like even if the chiller works, it definitely working a lot harder and less efficient than it needs to. Outside the stand cabinet would really be best. Take care, Jason
Hey Jason, no, you can't run a chiller in the cabinet. I have to leave my cabinet doors open right now. I will be installing two cabinet fans in the future to alleviate the problem, but for now it's open cabinets for me. The chiller does get super hot. I just don't have a space for it outside the tank, since it's right next to my walkway. But I think once I install some heavy duty cabinet fans it will work out just fine. We'll see though and I'll certainly keep everybody in the loop!
Hi Matthew I live in Beaumont could be there in a few, be my pleasure getting frags from you, keep up with the awesome videos.
Awesome Arnold. Shoot me an email later this week. I'm out of town until Saturday, but if you want to swing by sometime this weekend or next week, I'd be happy to give a few to you! contact (@) myfirstfishtank (.com)
I totally feel you. I used to hate working 7 days a week. Until I realized that I could go from &250k/year to $400k/year just from working weekends. That cured my aversion to working weekends
Well that may cure my aversion as well!
Hi Matthew! I would love some zoa frags. I’m in Corona and I can pick them up whenever it’s convenient for you!! Thanks 😊
Awesome, thanks Laura! I'm out of town until this weekend, so shoot me an email later this week and I'd love to give a few frags away! contact (@) myfirstfishtank (.com)
I would love to get some of your zoa frags. I live an hour away from palm springs, I will let you know when I have the chance!
Awesome. Shoot me an email later this week and I'd love to give a couple away for sure! I'll be back in town on Saturday. contact (@) myfirstfishtank (.com)
You should do no edit videos. One shot and send! Save on time for sure
Yeah, my wife keeps saying that. I have definitely scaled back my editing, but I can't bring myself to stop editing completely! But I always tell myself that content matters so much more than editing, so it is a good reminder for sure! Thanks Lincoln!
I feel you my friend, thanks for sharing. "Keep on keepin on" :-)
Hey, that sounds like CJ's slogan... sort of! Oh wait, he says "Be eazy!" nevermind then! Thanks for watching!
Breathe, take the time you need to ground yourself. You do such great stuff but don’t burn out man. Less is good sometimes… I’ve always gone with the idiom that if you have too many irons in the fire it’ll stifle it so take a few out to get it going good again…
That said I always enjoy your enthusiasm, energy and knowledge… plus the stuff you do is awesome…
Now go make a coffee and actually enjoy it hot and don’t let it get cold… ; )
Thanks Ian, I need those words of encouragement from time to time! I'm definitely on the lookout for burnout, and will do whatever I can to avoid it! Sometimes I wish I was one of those people who could just work and work and work and thrive, but I'm just not!!
Just make the fun hobby tank videos every 2 weeks. We can wait.
Thanks Jerri! I'll do my best for sure!!! :-)
No skimmer or anything. But chemi pure blue. And aquium 250. Furnace skimmer...
Hello Matthew. Love the videos you put out. You are helping me set up a tank. Not a good one but a tank none the less.....
But please sir, ensure your family's health first. What the heck are you and the wife doing bending at the waist? I about had a cardiac arrest watching that as I have suffered from back injuries before. Good Lord man, lift with your legs!!!!! Clown Fish For The Win (CFFTW).
Stay safe!
Thanks and will do with the lifting!!!
I think it's a Miami hurricane chalice
Yes it is!!! Thanks!
"chiller" tank looks good. what type of light did you use in the cabinet?
Thanks Cary. I actually just used this LED light that I use for my background studio lighting. I super glued some velcro to the back of it and it worked great! amzn.to/3gsQHao
@@MyFirstFishTank thanks Matthew
Love your videos. What light do you have on your 40 breeder?
On the 40 gallon I'm using the Maxspect Razor light. Great light for sure.
No need for Amino in fraging bucket. Just iodine
Ah, got it!
Thank you! Will do!
🐬🐬👍
:-)
I feel like a missed a video somewhere... what is that white top thingy you have on the 24 gallon?
Oh yeah, that is a Top Lid. Custom made lids for your tanks!
Prioritise.. yes you have commitments but always remember.. this is a hobby, don't let videos spoil your enjoyment. It's not and we're not worth it :) Besides which quality beats quantity.
Totally agreed!
Sorry I know this doesn’t have anything to do with the video but I was wondering if you thought a reef octopus 1000 HOB skimmer is too much for a 38 gallon tank. the tank has been running for more then a year now and never had a scammer needs one now?
No worries at all. I actually own the 1000 HOB for my 65 gallon seahorse tank. It's definitely a bit overkill for a 38 gallon, since it is rated up to around 50 gallons for a highly stocked tank. But, you could run it on a timer or a super dry skim so you don't suck up as many nutrients.
Trade the cat in for more coral
Never! Love my fish and corals, but love my cats and dogs too much!! :-)
If you willing to ship I’d buy some
Awesome. Just local pickup at this time though!