16 foot AQUARIUM is COMPLETE and ready for fish! The king of DIY

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Komentáře • 241

  • @lew8450
    @lew8450 Před 14 dny +14

    I wonder how long he keeps this tank up before he tears it down...

  • @mukhastudios
    @mukhastudios Před 14 dny +27

    Hey Joey, I’ve got a little science based guess as to why turning the extra blue light off decreased your hair algae problems. Blue light is the highest energy of visible light waves and has the most penetrating power through water. Since the only plants in your tank are naturally slow growing, the extra high energy light is mostly “excess” for them, so hair algae came in to eat all that extra energy up since it can multiply much faster than your moss. If you had some faster growing plants in there with them it could get rid of the problem as well, but turning the lights off seems like a better solution to me.

    • @borisbadenov8613
      @borisbadenov8613 Před 10 dny

      Blue spectrum is good for emmersed and terrestrial plants.

  • @loneshark74.29
    @loneshark74.29 Před 14 dny +26

    Discus + The Altums would be absolutely amazing!

    • @evilrooster9960
      @evilrooster9960 Před 14 dny +1

      Too much flow.

    • @loneshark74.29
      @loneshark74.29 Před 14 dny +1

      @@evilrooster9960 in the video Joey explains how he can increase/decrease the flow.

    • @setiop6788
      @setiop6788 Před 13 dny +1

      Altums gets huge and like deep stable tank so this is kind of wrong fish wrong tank scenario.

  • @MrZnarffy
    @MrZnarffy Před 14 dny +3

    The thing with big aquariums is that everyone put big fish in them.. I would love to see a really large aquarium with a massive amounts of really small fish..

  • @xilentYT
    @xilentYT Před 14 dny +2

    I'm putting together an intervention group to get you to fill the tanks up all the way. My OCD goes a little crazy every time I see it.

  • @josephgadway8950
    @josephgadway8950 Před 14 dny +6

    Great job on the 16' tank. Amazing.feel better!

  • @mocynacs6107
    @mocynacs6107 Před 14 dny +6

    This reminds me of your rainbow fish tank before but on a larger scale... Nice😊

  • @josephgadway8950
    @josephgadway8950 Před 14 dny +6

    Brilliant discontinuing the blue light. Community tank with the altims would be beautiful.
    Maybe some emperor tetras . dither fish to make the atims less scared.

  • @BigBud2401
    @BigBud2401 Před 14 dny +32

    Cool tank,but got to agree with others,the blue is terrible and will wash out the colours of the fish.

    • @itzame2127
      @itzame2127 Před 14 dny +4

      I dont usually comment, but yes thats not the background to go with

    • @danielsundqvist2078
      @danielsundqvist2078 Před 14 dny

      I had a mirror in the back in my old tank

    • @geertm4493
      @geertm4493 Před 14 dny +1

      Luckily I'm not the only one that was thinking the blue is not the way to go

    • @geertm4493
      @geertm4493 Před 14 dny +1

      I think black was much better

    • @geertm4493
      @geertm4493 Před 14 dny

      I like the rest off all the tank though

  • @GiovandiSuhendi
    @GiovandiSuhendi Před 14 dny +2

    That looks so dope Joey !!!

  • @gtileo
    @gtileo Před 14 dny +1

    Blue lights don't grow algae more.
    Being a reef enthusiast, the spectrum of light that grows vegetation and algae the most are red and yellow. We always prefer lower kelvin lighting in our refugiums to grow algae.
    The likely cause of your hair algae clearing up is the fact that your plants are healthier and soaking up most of the nitrates in the water, making the hair algae die off

  • @OntarioGuy430
    @OntarioGuy430 Před 14 dny +1

    Looks super good - The 'Gallery' looks super nice with only a few big tanks. Might be hard to do a bunch of videos on changes every few weeks though. Will be nice to just watch incremental updates on the growth!

  • @porkchopjp
    @porkchopjp Před 14 dny +2

    gonna look amazing with the fish!

  • @Craig.catfish
    @Craig.catfish Před 14 dny +3

    Looks mint well done one day I'll own my own home and try something like this ❤

  • @aquaticfanaticsuk
    @aquaticfanaticsuk Před 8 dny

    wow, I've never noticed you keep the surface of the water below the top. That gives the tank a really powerful look.

  • @hepaaquatics8947
    @hepaaquatics8947 Před 14 dny +1

    The 16’ is beautiful man can’t wait to see the full stocking

  • @scottevans4015
    @scottevans4015 Před 12 dny

    Ive got a 135 gal tank with 2 FX6's and built my own spray bars using 3/4 inch PVC and put one at one end and the other in the middle and it makes for a lot of surface movement and my fish love playing in the current. Ive also got a couple of wave makers at the opposite end to move water back the other way.

  • @hepaaquatics8947
    @hepaaquatics8947 Před 14 dny +1

    Joey you are correct ✅ “Blue” light causes algae, after watching one of Corey’s videos awhile back I turned off the Blue lights in my “Current-USA” systems and have never had any algae problem, I have the “Orbit-Marine” 6’ twin on my 240 and the 4’ on my 110, the lights are at 25% setting 10hrs per day running 6year and never any algae issue

  • @DrewskisCichlids
    @DrewskisCichlids Před 14 dny +1

    Aquarium looks fire Joey and the idea with the co2 with the blue light plug is genius 💪🏼💯👍🏼

  • @MikeFish316
    @MikeFish316 Před 14 dny +2

    love the nicrew lights! great video Joey!

  • @jarrettscott50
    @jarrettscott50 Před 14 dny

    I have been using the NICREW salt water lights on my tank for about 4 years. Never had a problem. The inline timer on them is great!!

  • @mancfox
    @mancfox Před 14 dny +2

    Amazing set up as always!
    I do think some botanicals (leaf litter, cones, pods etc) would really compliment the substrate and also create an even more natural environment for the angels

  • @joeyfarrell5752
    @joeyfarrell5752 Před 15 dny +1

    Lets goo !! 🎉

  • @rodneudavis7317
    @rodneudavis7317 Před 14 dny +1

    Looks awesome great job

  • @TGTucker-hb9zg
    @TGTucker-hb9zg Před 14 dny +3

    I like your setup.

  • @lastditch727
    @lastditch727 Před 14 dny

    How do i turn the blue lights off on my nicrew light? I do get alot of algae. They are on in either setting i have. Only blue and blue and white together.

  • @foxyjess13
    @foxyjess13 Před 14 dny +1

    I love it ! ❤

  • @marvingreenwade4046
    @marvingreenwade4046 Před 11 dny

    Wow this is impressive i don't know how you guys built such great aquariums

  • @johnnyalfonso3531
    @johnnyalfonso3531 Před 14 dny +1

    Let this one Happen!!! That's all I would say!!!

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin8831 Před 14 dny

    Thats good information on co2 and the blue lights. Thanks for sharing

  • @blazeitup4009
    @blazeitup4009 Před 14 dny +3

    cool fish tank dude

  • @normanchamings8156
    @normanchamings8156 Před 14 dny +1

    Connecting the CO2 to the spare light power source is a great idea. You might of been not well, but you were still firing on all cylinders.

  • @carver2667
    @carver2667 Před 14 dny

    Awesome job on the tank and filtration! I would definitely add beautiful DISCUS fish with the altums. Great video! Great ideas!!!

  • @mikehaines5467
    @mikehaines5467 Před 14 dny +1

    Bro--- the FX6 has a bottom discharge for water changes--plus semicleans the filter

  • @ToddBuilds
    @ToddBuilds Před 14 dny

    I love this tank. I use the same lights on all my tanks. My planted tank lights have red leds as well.

  • @AquariumFun-sy2jt
    @AquariumFun-sy2jt Před 14 dny +1

    That's a great looking tank! Congrats! :)

  • @scottgordin9709
    @scottgordin9709 Před 14 dny

    Tank looks great, I’m diggin it. Your blue light theory does make sense, out of my three big tanks only my 125 has blue lights in its spectrum and that’s the only tank that gets algae faster than the other two tanks. I’m gonna switch lights with a cheap shop light and see how it comes out after a month or so, then I’ll give an update 👍👍

  • @nathanhoveyaquatics
    @nathanhoveyaquatics Před 14 dny

    I really like that scape, I'm to plant crazy to let an aquarium have one type of plant but I do like that look. It may not be the fastest water change but it's probably the easiest. 👍🏼

  • @socksbiedronky4166
    @socksbiedronky4166 Před 9 dny

    Stunning Fish. Awesome idea. Aaaaaand. Blue background.... fishshop alike

  • @user-alexbooth
    @user-alexbooth Před 8 dny

    I love it ,i'm thinking of building a wooden aquarium 5x3x2.5 , how much did it cost roughly so I can get an idea.

  • @reef_junkie
    @reef_junkie Před 14 dny

    Amazing display aquarium! Love the look of everything so far and I agree with the blue lights. I think a community tank will be the best so you can have various levels of swimmers. Great work as usual and phenomenal job on the light / CO2 connection. ❤

  • @marcinp9769
    @marcinp9769 Před 9 dny

    In my opinion aqua decor background would look amazing with manzanita branches coming down from the top.. also some plants on top.. ex. Monstera etc..

  • @gabeliley2734
    @gabeliley2734 Před 11 dny

    Probably worth investing in a proper diffuser, airstones aren’t designed to work with high pressures and thus you get massive bubbles with a low surface area to volume ratio.

  • @BA-uq4fc
    @BA-uq4fc Před 14 dny

    So what lights from Amazon did you buy? Thanks

  • @katiemanning3640
    @katiemanning3640 Před 9 dny

    My husband purchased your soft cover book on may 28 and has never received it. Or received tracking.
    The link says expired when trying to open e-book as well. Explain?

  • @OntarioGuy430
    @OntarioGuy430 Před 14 dny +2

    That must be the scariest part - fully waterproof a tank then when it is all done - drill some holes!

    • @jeffhurckes190
      @jeffhurckes190 Před 14 dny

      About as scary as drilling through a glass tank. Have done it a few times, but freaks me out every time I do it.

  • @raysville7256
    @raysville7256 Před 14 dny +5

    A great reef tank in the waiting.

  • @wolffriendinus
    @wolffriendinus Před 14 dny +1

    Hey Joey, an unrelated question here (sort of). Do you have seasonal allergies? Like pollen allergies? My doctor said the allergy season is really bad this year, I've been hit 4 times already with this current one being the worst. I've bern dealing with congestion and sinus pressure for a few days but it always starts with a sore throat.

  • @thomasb4467
    @thomasb4467 Před 14 dny

    I think the 16 ft tank is wild looking. Great work Joey!

  • @alisonphilp7497
    @alisonphilp7497 Před 14 dny

    Looks great
    Joey’s good job mate ❤

  • @RogueAquariums
    @RogueAquariums Před 12 dny

    I thought you did a great job on this tank, Joey, specially with the filtration and lighting. You have all kinds of options with those Altum angels.

  • @TheSalient1
    @TheSalient1 Před 14 dny +1

    Great video fantastic job, hope u feel better soon, Nicrew sent me three lights to review I’m impressed with them, I also stopped using blue lights causes too much , thanks for the upload when ur feeling crappy

  • @stevemacdonald2303
    @stevemacdonald2303 Před 14 dny +1

    Beautiful

  • @asantemayo1007
    @asantemayo1007 Před 14 dny

    Seems like you built this quick asf 😂 damn 🔥

  • @CHENGSAQUA
    @CHENGSAQUA Před 14 dny +1

    Discus! AND PLECOS!! Would look great with your angels

  • @skaughtmc6591
    @skaughtmc6591 Před 14 dny +1

    * Looks at my tank full of black brush algae…. “But doesn’t the electric blue ram look pretty!”

  • @Starship007
    @Starship007 Před 13 dny

    All your tanks outstanding. Love the piranha tank.
    Miss many of your past saltwater tanks, though

  • @danielvelez4001
    @danielvelez4001 Před 14 dny +1

    Joey looking really good can’t wait to see fish in there. That’s gonna be amazing. Awesome great work.❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @joshhibbs_nola
    @joshhibbs_nola Před 14 dny

    Sweet tank Joey! I have to check my LED lights and see if I can turn the blue lights off too.

  • @kathleensauerbrei5199
    @kathleensauerbrei5199 Před 14 dny

    Love it! Can’t wait to see the angels in there

  • @rudy6222
    @rudy6222 Před 14 dny +1

    I never like to see the water. I have it filled to the black part

  • @Cmor504
    @Cmor504 Před 9 dny

    Hey man, I bought your book may 28th and still haven’t received it or any shipping info.

  • @dabbaghs1
    @dabbaghs1 Před 12 dny

    Best tank by far was that old rainbow fish tank with that little stingray

  • @RooStarFishTanks
    @RooStarFishTanks Před 12 dny

    That's wild I have those same lights on my 120 and I got a bunch of algae but my smaller tanks have no algae and no blue led's. Going to unplug my blue cord too. Thanks 👍

  • @SimonJones265
    @SimonJones265 Před 9 dny

    Love the new tank. If i owned it i'd stock it with loads of rummynose tetra and corydora. I'm a novice though so i usually play it safe.

  • @Joi-ug9tj
    @Joi-ug9tj Před 8 dny

    I think long plants like Vallisneria asiatica, would add extremly too the overall look an behavior in the fish :D

  • @joshhibbs_nola
    @joshhibbs_nola Před 14 dny

    Joey, what size hosing did you use to replace the Fluval ribbed hosing? I have an FX4. Is it the same diameter hosing as the FX6? I always hated the ribbed hosing and want to do this to my FX4.

  • @MaestroPrep
    @MaestroPrep Před 14 dny

    ​​This tank with the Piranha grass, moss, wood and rocks..... With the fish choices, would be awesome! I think also, the Lower dramatic lighting with the shimmering Angels.. would be visually stunning! But thats just me...

  • @Johnny-qe7bv
    @Johnny-qe7bv Před 14 dny

    Joey I like that you're using the white light not the blue light there's no algae from watching your shows I've learned a lot

  • @piodemeyere
    @piodemeyere Před 14 dny

    great tank ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

  • @AndrewMc-he3ue
    @AndrewMc-he3ue Před 14 dny

    I think you should put a couple of hundred tetra in as well, not the normal Cardinals or Rummy noses but some chunkier ones. 50 Columbian tetra's and 100-150 Black neons would look cool.

  • @sandyloyst1811
    @sandyloyst1811 Před 14 dny

    I just love that shade of blue with the black. Joey you will have to come up with something sick to go above on the wall when the series is all complete. Something with black and hints of that blue in it. Great video explaining everything and your explanation of the blue lights makes sense to me. I know nothing. lol I cannot wait to see the angels in there, it's going to be wonderful. Would you consider getting a huge school of dennison(?) barbs to go with them, they're so amazing and look incredible? I enjoy how you build tanks for yourself. Easy DIY stuff in some cases, the half way protection if your forget to shut of the water change, the lids are perfect, and the lights we will see like you say. I like the scape, it flows somehow. Very pleasing to the eye. Joey I hope your feeling better soon and enjoy Tamara's soup. I'm sure she will nurse you back to health and spoil you rotten. lol Special hugs to Luke. Love and Peace.

  • @Meilingsueyoung
    @Meilingsueyoung Před 14 dny

    The Goat 🐐

  • @SevShazam
    @SevShazam Před 14 dny

    Frontosa and shelldweller kingdom!

  • @brypham
    @brypham Před 13 dny

    Blue light power source to the CO2 is freaking GENIUS

  • @brettkaar6930
    @brettkaar6930 Před 14 dny +1

    Some big wild discus

  • @KyleTheFountain
    @KyleTheFountain Před 14 dny

    I just brought that exact lighting

  • @its_haturday
    @its_haturday Před 14 dny

    I'm new. My son is 13, and obsessed with aquariums and found you online last night; came in all mad that I didn't tell him there was an aquarium in Truro(we're from Pictou!)
    Anyway, will you be open to the public at some point?

  • @arkuatics4713
    @arkuatics4713 Před 12 dny

    What is the name of the material you used for the lid on that one tank? I always forget too and was bummed when you said you forget what it is lol

  • @ironlungs10
    @ironlungs10 Před 14 dny

    Idea for you joey, you could build a rack above the 16ft and line it with 40 long or what ever you want. And scape them with 'mountain style' aquascapes which will represent the mountains in the background. With a bunch of nano fish which can represent flocks of birds

  • @marksmith8163
    @marksmith8163 Před 14 dny

    Dang, that's hardcore. I would just put neon tetras and panda corries with a rubber lip pleco and a male betta. Lol

  • @johnbrand1893
    @johnbrand1893 Před 14 dny

    I’d say, Altum Angels, Discus even wild ones, cardinal tetras, that would look amazing and more natural as in the Amazon. 👍
    This sixteen footer is looking great already, it’s going to look amazing with what I’ve suggested and whatever else you think Joey. 👍

  • @BKAqua
    @BKAqua Před 14 dny

    Feel better king

  • @alanhat26
    @alanhat26 Před 14 dny

    Nice one mate

  • @WaynesAquariumAddiction

    Dam i am jealous 😂😂

  • @adcooper17
    @adcooper17 Před 14 dny

    I actually like the tank!! I have been thinking about 10ft around 250 or so gallons built. Reason being, I have grown to like the length of the tanks for swimming space.

  • @rluckenbach
    @rluckenbach Před 14 dny

    First, feel better.. I like the Discus and Altum idea also as the featured fish. Gonna try that blue light idea and see what happens.

  • @alexandernichols7454
    @alexandernichols7454 Před 14 dny

    Despite what everyone says, I think that blue looks dope! You do you boo boo.

  • @aaronfiddy4260
    @aaronfiddy4260 Před 9 dny

    Awsome

  • @agathacathartese7041
    @agathacathartese7041 Před 13 dny

    some gradually smaller rocks all the way down to rounded gravel would make it pop

  • @edilley
    @edilley Před 14 dny

    That'd make an awesome trout tank

  • @sumanshrestha143
    @sumanshrestha143 Před 11 dny +1

    I guess Black could have been better then blue

  • @Keithwithfever
    @Keithwithfever Před 14 dny +5

    I think the FX6 already have a built in outflow at the bottom.

    • @annalee7403
      @annalee7403 Před 14 dny

      Right?

    • @jasonhansen6706
      @jasonhansen6706 Před 14 dny +1

      It does come with one already...don't understand why you would make more work for yourself

    • @fendurrr7743
      @fendurrr7743 Před 14 dny +1

      I use that on the bottom of the filter too. But maybe he doesn’t want to get rid of the goodness that settles down there? I bet he has his reasons tho

  • @iBeHampe
    @iBeHampe Před 14 dny

    350gal? Huh, I was expecting it to be bigger. That’s what she said! HA! Got ‘em! 😂 Don’t worry Joey, it’s not the size that matters! The tank looks great! It’ll do the job!

  • @prockallday
    @prockallday Před 14 dny +1

    get a few showcase plecos with discus. mabye pair geophagus

  • @iBeHampe
    @iBeHampe Před 14 dny

    I stopped using blue lights years ago! It wasn’t because of any intentional reason, I just prefer the more yellow tint of a regular light! I like a dimmer look that’s not too bright!

  • @EyesOfTheVulture
    @EyesOfTheVulture Před 13 dny

    Epic

  • @jantruter2163
    @jantruter2163 Před 14 dny +1

    That tank is not deep enough for Altums, sometimes you make me wonder if you actually know what you're doing 😮

  • @Usernahbro
    @Usernahbro Před 14 dny

    20:39 is a good place to start watching…