I don't even intend to get into saltwater, I just think this channel is so unbelievably high-quality and consistently good that I can't stop watching, even though I only have a shelf of freshwater ;D

Really enjoy the short presentation format.

Thanks for the advice.

I'm doing research for my first reef tank. on top of the reasons for clownfishes you have mentioned, the fact that there are many captive-bred and inexpensive clownfish options is also looking like a big plus for me

I like this list you need to say in minimum tank size for the tangs. The halichoeres wrasses will eat your cuc so people need to be aware. I as well love the 6line wrasse can be a mean girl/boy

Nice!... Love from India

Other wrasses like possum or pink streaked can perform the same job without being as aggresive

Clownfish and yellow tangs are some of my favourites, so I wanted to get some regardless!

Just finishing my cycle, and of course yellow tangs are now $500. My luck. Sigh.

@coralocto1380

3 жыл бұрын

Wait in Malaysia yellow tang are RM40 or $10

@gordonmarvin9993

3 жыл бұрын

I would suggest getting a scopas or a purple tang instead, their just as hardy, and only slightly more aggressive

@riskyboiiz1602

3 жыл бұрын

Petco over here is selling one for 119

@RickRock8282

3 жыл бұрын

My local store in Oxnard has them for 180

@ulrichsd

3 жыл бұрын

My fish store said $500 as well if they could even get one :(

Thank you 🐟🐠🐠🐚

I have to say, I love the guide., with the exception of this video. I feel like there should be more information on the order they should be added and compatibility issues that can arise from these fish together. I have followed this guide to a Tee. I am about 2 months in. I have 2 clown fish, and a lawnmower blenny in a 75g DT with a 20g sump. I added the blenny next because a fish store told me the tang should be the last fish I add. They are aggressive. I have no Algae in the tank. I have been feeding the blenny Nori. I recently added a six-line Wrasse. He was in QT for a few weeks. He has been beating up my blenny really badly. I came in last night and he had the blenny in his mouth and was swimming around my tank. I could not catch the wrasse. I was able to catch the blenny and put him in my QT. But not sure how I am doing to deal with the very aggressive Wrasse, or how I am going to reintroduce my blenny. I tried mirrors, but they did not help the aggression.

@mouiy3330

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard that six lines can be hit and miss, but mostly assholes 😅 Like yellow tangs.

Recently started doing reaserch for saltwater tanks after keeping freshwater for several years. I always thought it was unattainable or just not for me but I recently saw a massive 900 gallon tank with a sump and all original gear along with a stand for only 900$. I’m now thinking of starting my first reef Aquarian and hopefully one that will last me many years to come

@1776Jan

8 ай бұрын

Ummm.... 900 gallon tank for 900$? Are you sure it is 900 gallons?

@frowner_and_co

6 ай бұрын

​@@1776Janprob 900 litres or smth

something I think would be really cool is maybe a video dedicated to keeping Anthias successfully long term. I've tried so many times and always failed. Lots of flow, lots of feeding, but the pecking order was always what seemed to kill them off. The 2nd largest female would always bully the smallest female to death and so on. I always see a lot of Anthias in the BRS tanks and I'd love to see the tips and tricks to keeping a healthy harem long term!

I love the idea of tangs in a saltwater tank, what is the minimum volume you would recommend for adding these?

I really wish saltwater empire was still around

@Tetrastuctural_Intelligence

4 жыл бұрын

yeah and it shows up in e v e r y video...Time for new b-roll? ;)

Would just 1 tang be enough for the e-170? Tank is a little short length-wise and I want to avoid the tang aggression; also since the yellow tang is quite expensive. (I also have all of the other utilitarian fish including the aptasia eating filefish you mention later in the series!) Thanks

I enjoyed your videos every day . Can you do a video about how to prepare the tank before going on vacation

@kingreef2160

4 жыл бұрын

Easy shut it down or hide tank sitter

@BRStv

4 жыл бұрын

That is a good idea! Thank you for letting us know this is something you would like to see. (:

Lawnmower Blenny - - a no for me. Tried 3, all 3 eventually became thin and died out. All 3 even ate mysis/brine and algae but I think due to other more aggressive fish, they would become timid and eat less as time went on. I have mostly tangs and wrasses.

@randyh8696

3 жыл бұрын

Mines a asshole and bullies the cardinals till death .

The fish business is making a fortune off us 😂

Great video, super helpful! I just want to know if there is any order in which these fish should be placed in the tank? ( I know that the clownfish should be first)

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

After your clowns, consider adding the algae eaters like tangs next. This will help cut down on the chances that algae gains a foothold in your tank.

@Rvh1

3 жыл бұрын

@@BRStv thanks ALOT, appreciate it! Keep up the good work guys much love from South Africa👍👌

Be careful blennies tend to jump out of the tank if its not covered.

0:10 "Hi, this is Ryan from Beer is TV..."

@BRStv

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Silly auto captions. 😂

If my tank is only 73 gallons display would you still recommend a Yellow Tang? I was worried that was too small for one. I'm anxious to setup a new tank. I'm impatient enough im setting up a frag tank until I get the new reef tank since my jbj cracked. You guys are amazing for information and I love the videos. I didnt see a frag tank setup video, do yall have one?

@BRStv

4 жыл бұрын

73 gallons is likely going to be too small for a yellow tang's "forever home" but would certainly be just fine for a few years if you started with a smaller one. We don't have a large frag system at the BRS offices, but some of us do have smaller personal frag tanks :)

@atx0025

4 жыл бұрын

@@BRStv I was crushed when the jbj cracked. Im happy to see the bristletooth on there. I had a yellow eyed Kole Tang and loved watching that guy dart around the tank and peck at the rocks.

How big do you have to go to fit a Midas blenny and a Lawnmower blenny in the same tank? I read that blennies don't play nice with each other.

My understanding is you want to add least aggressive fish first and most aggressive last. If a six line wrasse is the most aggressive and I want to have more fish than the ones listed above, would I add other fish before the six line wrasse?

Would you recommend these fish for a 37 gallon tank? I’ve been told not to have Tangs in this small of a tank.

@prestonfonseca1377

3 жыл бұрын

The best fish from this list to keep in a 37 gallon is the six line wrasse, clownish, and lawnmower blenny.

I recommend mollie

So I'm starting my first reef tank. And I like the yellow tang a lot, but it's super expensive. What is a good alternative for it?

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

If you're setting up a tank similarly sized to this one, check out Tomini Tangs.

okay I am starting my tank soon BUT what size would you rec? I plan on the fish you mentioned so I would like to see what is best or any rec links to any.

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

If it's within your budget, a larger tank like a 75 or 120 gallon would give you more fish options than the 40 gallon tanks featured in this video series. That said, they're also a bit more work and are more expensive.

@Shasha2322

3 жыл бұрын

Bulk Reef Supply I went with a 55g tank long I plan on just fish some dry rock and letting it Cycle for a month as I’ve read some wait a little longer I plan on buying all ocean water from my LFS. Not sure if I plan to have maybe GSP and Xenia something easy along the future. I’ve seen many successful people with HOB. How long would you recommend to wait for fish? Thank you for answering.

What is the name of the very first finish shown at the start of the video? I have never seen anything like that before

@StNovaSt

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a Desjardinni Sailfin Tang. Not sure if it's a different species or the colours are overblown.

How many of each of these fishes are required for a 450 Gal tank?

I’m having trouble finding a lawnmower blenny, is there any good substitutes ?

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

While they're not a fish, blue tuxedo urchins are also fantastic algae eaters in tanks that are too small for a tang :)

I have a new 32.5 gallon that i will be picking up later this month and will wait a few months before getting fish but I may have a planned stocking list? I made sure these guys were all okay together but wanted an opinion from an expert. 2 wyoming white clownfish, 1 tailspot blennie, 2 neon blue gobie (if 2 would cause a rivalry i can drop it down to 1), 2 purple firefish and 1 blue/green chromis. But I dont have a cleanup crew, and I am wondering what I could put in with these guys? I am a beginner in the saltwater hobby, but have been in the freshwater for 3 years. Big jump but this side of the fish keeping world has always has always fascinated me so I wanted to give it a try, cheers!

@BRStv

2 жыл бұрын

best to only keep 1 neon goby. Try to get one on the larger side as they can easily get lost in a system like the one you're planning. As far as clean up crew goes, don't go too crazy. One of the biggest clean up crew mistakes that we see new reefers make is overstocking a tank with clean up crew, which causes them to starve and dye out. A couple of trochus snails, couple of nassarius snails, and maybe a small urchin like a blue tuxedo will be a great place to start.

@spinster4000

2 жыл бұрын

@@BRStv i cant describe how helpful this was, thank you so much and I will keep that in mind, get a large blue goby and keep the CC to a minimum. Thank you again

Will something like a scopus tang work instead of a yellow tang? Thanks in advance and much appreciation from South Africa

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! They have a very similar temperament to the yellow tang

@mvs9166

2 жыл бұрын

How about a Hippo tang as a substitute for the yellow tang?

If I'm starting a saltwater aquarium just out of interest can blue chrome and pufferfish and a yellow goby go together

@hypanusamericanus9058

2 ай бұрын

What kind of puffer?

Any good alternatives to yellow tangs as they are unaffordable for beginners??? Have my clowns and bristletooth tang so far. Bel my and wrasse ordered at my LFS.

@BRStv

2 жыл бұрын

Check out some of the Acanthurus or Zebrasoma tang options. Like convict tangs or scopas tangs. If you're using them for algae control, you might also find urchins useful. Pincushion and tuxedo urchins specifically.

3 outta 5 ain’t bad

@sirsnipesalot718

4 жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@clinical_caliber

3 жыл бұрын

SirSnipesAlot 71 he’s saying that there is 5 different possible options of saltwater fish that were explained in this video for aquarium purposes. after viewing and seeing all 5 of the options of salt water fish, he is implying that 3 of the salt water fish, (out of the original selection of 5 salt water fish) are not “bad.” bad would mean a word explaining lesser value in this case. so in this current situation, 3 of the salt water fish are being referenced as, rather good or of value.

six lines are a massive pain, we had one picking at corals and crabs, took so long to get that fucker put of our 150gallon reef tank loaded with rocks

Are all 5 of these fish compatible in the same tank, or are you simply suggesting that I use 1 or 2 of them to cut down on algae growth?

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

Provided the tank is large enough you could certainly add all five. If you're working with a smaller tank, you may want to skip one or both of the tangs and replace them with another, smaller algae eating fish

@mikeymoore9591

3 жыл бұрын

​@@BRStv Thanks!

At 2:28 what are those blue fish in your tank? They look so pretty!

@BRStv

Жыл бұрын

blue/green chromis! They're awesome little fish that add a ton of movement to the tank. They do best with multiple small feedings per day. Since they're always swimming, they're constantly burning energy, so malnutrition is unfortunately a common issue we see.

I had a lawnmower blenny once and it wouldn’t eat anything but algae and he ended up losing a lot of weight once the algae was gone

@hincapiej4

4 жыл бұрын

Feed him algae pellets. Mine also loves mysys but especially krill. Try that if you get one again

Could you add them all at the same time or one at a time

@BRStv

4 жыл бұрын

Slow and steady wins the race :)

Does a Regal Tang do the same job as Yellow Tang?

Says lawnmower blenny, shows starry blenny ;)

@warcraftaddiction83

4 жыл бұрын

I was just about to say this lol

So if these fish eat algae and coral pests, would we need to feed them?

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

In a closed system like a reef tank, there is a low chance that there is enough food for these fish to survive long term without supplemental feeding.

Beginner fish everyone should have... ones you have researched including how large they get. I have a starry blenny rather than lawnmower, although from the look of the video, they are alike.

@opethmike

4 жыл бұрын

They aren't alike; they showed a starry when they said lawnmower.

Hi there, read online that you should only add tangs after a good few months.. How true is that? What's your take?

@BRStv

4 жыл бұрын

As long as your tank has completed the cycle (no ammonia or nitrite), tangs can be added. Keep in mind that with limited to no algae in a new tank, you'll want to supplement with nori sheets, or another herbivore specific food.

@weijiesim8165

4 жыл бұрын

@@BRStv thank you :))

@weijiesim8165

4 жыл бұрын

@@BRStv I've restarted my tank after getting a velvet/ich outbreak for a 2nd time. Is it possible my tank is already cycled after a week? Been dosing microbelift bacteria consistently and dump a few shrimps for ammonia growth. Ammonia and nitrite been at zero for a couple of days already. Some nitrate present about 25.

Any ideas for fish in a 20 gallon cube?

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

All of the fish here (minus the tangs) would work well for a 20 cube. For algae eaters, consider a small urchin. Pincushion or blue tuxedo are great options!

So can you put a kole and yellow tang in a tank together ?

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

Provided that the tank is large enough, you can put multiple tangs in the same tank.

Is there a good alternative to the tangs for a 40 breeder tank?

@hypanusamericanus9058

2 ай бұрын

Blennies?

How many of each fish for a 125 gallon tank?

Would you add these fish to the tank in this order? Also it would be good to know what kind of aggressiveness issues you might run into with these fish down the line.

Wanted to do a 250 budget build and I already have passed 201 building the tank alone what the hell do I buy for 49 bucks

Are yellow tangs okay for a 70 gallon cube tank?

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

A single small yellow tang should be fine in a 70 gallon for at least the first couple years. As it grows, you'll likely find that you need to re-home it to a larger system.

Could you fit a tomini bristletooth tang and a yellow tang in a 73g tang? Longterm

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

Long term, I would skip the yellow. The Tomini tang will do well, however.

@thomasbaldauf7971

3 жыл бұрын

@@BRStv Would I be able to keep 2 tomini tangs or 1 tomini and 1 kole tang in a 70g?

Are these all Ok for a bare bottom tank

@BRStv

4 жыл бұрын

These fish would be fine in a barebottom tank! (:

Do fire fish hide? I bought 4 and only see 2. They have not jumped out

@BRStv

2 жыл бұрын

Fire fish can be timid and will often hide when first introduced.

1:39 what is the fish that is in front of the yellow tang?

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

Blue Velvet Damsel 🙂

How much fish you recommend for a 16 gallon saltwater aquarium

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

Ultimately, it comes down to the type of fish you'll be keeping. For a 16 gallon, a pair of clownfish and maybe one other small fish like a six line wrasse would work well. You'll want to skip the tang in a nano system like this.

what can you recommend for a 20g tank?

@BRStv

2 жыл бұрын

Most of these fish will do great in a 20 gallon, minus the tang. Check this video out for our suggestion on stocking a 20 gallon: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJZ6j7Bpda60eZs.html

My tomini tang has killed 2 lawnmower blennys so far I don't quite understand why it does that

@BRStv

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear! Sometimes tangs can get a little territorial.

I assume purple tang great substitute for yellow tang?

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

They will certainly go after algae just the same!

@MrDon967

3 жыл бұрын

@@BRStv awesome my not so lfs well only 1 hour away is getting new batch in friday so i'm excited to grab 2 for my 120g setup

What was that fish 2:53 has red and white and pink and black and yellow fins

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

borbonius anthias 😃

How many yellow tangs can I keep in my 75 gallon tank?

@BRStv

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think there's a perfect number of specific fish for specific sized tanks, especially when you factor in what size they are when you first get them. The key to adding multiple similar species fish is to create an aquascape that allows for individual territory and add them at the same time. Being cognizant of how large they will grow and having a plan for them when the inevitably outgrow your tank is going to be the best practice. :) Personally, I wouldn't add more than 3-small yellows in that size of tank and down the road as they grow larger, I would either upgrade my tank or send them to a new home. :)

@crajneelchand5382

4 жыл бұрын

@@BRStv thank you for replying. I have a 2 inch yellow tang and I believe having 2 yellow tang will give more look to my tank.

Is a six line wrasse ok for a 25g tank?

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

A six line will do really well in a 25 gallon

@sussex_reef559

3 жыл бұрын

@@BRStv Thanks. Would you add last?

I love my diamond goby, hes a goddamn work horse and eats like a pig lol made the mistake of getting 3 Lyretail anthias ( hardy fish) because they need to be fed more then 1 time a day.

i have one LFS within 75 miles of me and they are less than stellar, what online LFS can you recommend

@BRStv

4 жыл бұрын

For fish, we've been using Marine Collectors lately. They fully QT all of their livestock, so it is a little more expensive, but the quality is top notch. If you're looking for more common fish, LiveAquaria may be a better option. For corals, we've worked with World Wide Corals and Top Shelf Aquatics recently and would have to say that they're out go to options.

@dr.vinnyboombatz22

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure where you live, but TSM Aquatics in Sewell, NJ are the best I've experienced. You can check out their website and decide for yourself. But I won't order from anywhere else online.

what do you guys fell about anemones and nano tanks !! every tips welcome

@flightevolution8132

4 жыл бұрын

I currently have 2 nano reefs with anemones in them. Both BTA's and rock anemones. A 5g and a 3g, and both are running perfectly right now. I don't dose, but I do change about 60% of the water weekly, and I've never had a problem with algae or nutrient buildup. Note: both takes were operational for 3 months each before I added nems to them.

@freakygoblin3068

4 жыл бұрын

How do you feel if the anemones do not go where you want them to? How do you feel if they are constantly splitting and taking over? There's a youtuber called Inappropriate Reefer who recently posted a video on how his Rose Bubble Tipped Anemone (RBTA) took over his tank.

But I cant put tangs in my 32 gallon biocube then what would you recommend?

@craigbartley4848

4 жыл бұрын

You could try a pygmy angel. My cherub angel pecks at algae all day, but he doesn't take care of all of it.

@hincapiej4

4 жыл бұрын

Emerald crab

Me in 2023 researching into building first tank: oh cool, yellow tang, *googles yellow tang*, 1000 bucks :(

Does anyone know the fish at 4:14?

@tijs2094

4 жыл бұрын

Nick George those are mono argentus

@Nick-jo2js

4 жыл бұрын

@@tijs2094 Thanks

0:56 - what fish is that?

@UwU-rp7vi

4 жыл бұрын

Tomasz Goclik pretty sure it’s a dwarf lion fish

@CephDude

4 жыл бұрын

Fuzzy dwarf lion fish

#theclimatescure

Does Yellow coris/Yellow Wrasse perform the same job than Six Line?

@BRStv

3 жыл бұрын

Very similar job, but with a little less attitude than the six line 😆

@greggiob

3 жыл бұрын

@@BRStv thanks!

you forgot to mention that a 6line wrasse is a complete asshole that will harass your other fish to death

I guess I have made the mistakes too many times to ever put clownfish, a lawnmower blenny or a sixline wrasse in my tanks again. Clownfish are rude and will bite you every time you put your hand in the tank. Not a matter of if but when and you will knock rocks over or cut yourself on a nice SPS piece. Been there way too many times to make that mistake. Most lawnmower blennies will become massive meat eaters as they age and stop picking at the rocks. Let's not get started on six lines either. One of the biggest PITA fish you will EVER keep. Rude and will bully any other fish no matter the size. There are a plethora of wrasses that will eat pests and not be an @$$hole while doing so. Most coris wrasse are okay, flashers and fairies are great as well. A scooter blenny or mandarin will also eat pests. Just make sure you have a good pod population. The first fish in any tank should be a firefish IMO. Red, Purple or Helfrichi for the advanced reefer. I say advanced because they are not cheap and are a bad choice for someone brand new. Spend your money elsewhere.

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Dede

20 years ago reef tanks didn't cost this much. Im still doing it that way. No were bwar the money your talking. Kinda sounds like your trying to sell shit

Ugh, no just no.

@Tetrastuctural_Intelligence

4 жыл бұрын

Care to elaborate?

@Mike__B

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tetrastuctural_Intelligence The fish themselves are hardy fish if that's what you mean by "beginner fish" but all but the lawnmower blenny have issues down the line. Clownfish most likely will want an anemone, and by "will want" I mean the owner wants, and anemone can wander. The tangs are great utility fish but unless the beginner has a very large tank from the start they're a bad idea, sticking them in a 40 gallon breeder tank (great beginner tank) is just too small. Six-Line wrasse I wouldn't wish on anyone, there's a very non-zero chance that it does become a bully and harassess even much larger fish as it becomes quite territorial. And a lawnmower blenny won't do squat for algae problems... but it's a fine fish if you like the look, however you're much better off getting a fish you want to look at and dealing with algae in other ways. And sure someone will have a counter example to how they kept a six-line wrasse successfully or they have clownfish that swim all over the tank (never actually heard anyone claim this). For me I'd say good beginner advice is to look at the price of the fish, if they're SUPER cheap, chances are it's because they were easy to capture because they don't back down, and probably not a good first fish you want in your tank. So damsels, six-line wrasses, and even chromis all can be bullies and are some of the cheapest fish out there. Not saying they all will follow this rule, but at the very least do a little more research on your fish if price is what is swaying you.

@nucciboy1

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mike__B I have two clowns and a wrasse for the past 6 months. No issues yet

What on earth does "highest percentage results" mean? Americans...

@loganryan1317

Жыл бұрын

Im american an my guess wld be he means "greatest odds"? Like "most likely"? But im southern so maybe its a northern term?