Reef Tank Update - Fighting Brown Algae, Water Testing & First Water Change | Newbie Tank Build 2.0

2025-10-04 In this episode, I give you an update on my Red Sea S1000 reef tank, which has been running for about a month with three small fish. We dive into some common early challenges—like battling brown algae and even dinos—plus I show you how I test my water parameters using the Hanna test kit and log results in the Hydros app. You’ll also see my very first water change on this tank and learn a few tricks for keeping track of aquarium parameters. If you’re starting your own saltwater aquarium, this episode is packed with helpful tips and real-world lessons from a beginner’s reefing journey! ______________________________________________ ⚠️ Products In This Video ► Hanna Instruments HI97115UC Bluetooth Marine Master Multiparameter Checker - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/hi9... ► SICCE Scuba 400 Watt Contactless App Adjustable Aquarium Fish Tank Heater - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/sic... ► SaltwaterAquarium.com Tank Parameter Reference Card - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/sal... ► Reef Nutrition Tigger Pods Live Copepods (6 oz) - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/tig... ► Reef Nutrition Apex-Pods Live Copepods (6 oz) - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/ape... ► Deluxe Water Change Aquarium Kit - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/del... ► Basic Water Change Aquarium Kit - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/bas... ______________________________________________ Website - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com Follow us on Facebook -   / swaqdotcom   Follow us on Instagram -   / saltwateraquariumdotcom   Follow us on TikTok -   / saltwateraquarium.com   ______________________________________________ 📩 If you have a request related to equipment in this video, or this video in general, email - [email protected] #saltwateraquarium #swaq

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My Huge Reef House Party! + Salinity Testing Masterclass | Newbie Tank Build 2.0

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Water Change Mistakes to AVOID for an Awesome Reef Tank. No Really, Don't Do This!

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Battling Dino Algae in My New Tank + 3-Year Reef Update & Lessons Learned | Newbie Tank Build 2.0

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Refugium Mistakes: The WRONG way to set up a refugium.

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Anemone DISAPPEARED & Cloudy Water - Cycling with Fish Drama Solved! | Newbie Tank Build 2.0

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How we dealt with Ugly Brown slime algae!

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I MADE A NANO REEF TANK FOR CLOWNFISH! Easy Step by Step Tutorial

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DEEP Dive into Water Clarity

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Cycling a reef tank with dry rock and want to do it right? Top 23 reasons it may FAIL.

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Absolute Carnage! My Predator Tank Mistakes & How to Avoid Them | Newbie Tank Build 2.0

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Saltwater Corals Ranked: From Bulletproof to Buyer’s Remorse

Jimmy Fills His Reef Tank with RODI Water + Mixes Salt | Newbie Tank Build 2.0
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Jimmy Fills His Reef Tank with RODI Water + Mixes Salt | Newbie Tank Build 2.0

How To Build A Saltwater Mixing/Water Change Station
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How To Build A Saltwater Mixing/Water Change Station

New Tank Brown Algae? Here’s How I Fixed It Fast
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New Tank Brown Algae? Here’s How I Fixed It Fast

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7 Costly Reef Tank Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

Feeding My Tank with Restaurant-Quality Frozen Food + Meet Bob the Puffer! | Newbie Tank Build 2.0
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Feeding My Tank with Restaurant-Quality Frozen Food + Meet Bob the Puffer! | Newbie Tank Build 2.0

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Your First Corals: Beginner Tips Before You Buy!

TEN things that will make you fail at Reef Keeping
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TEN things that will make you fail at Reef Keeping