My First Reef Aquarium, episode 1 - What exactly is a reef system?

In this episode we discuss the logic behind running a saltwater aquarium, based on Red Sea’s 30 years of experience in creating artificial coral reefs. In short, marine animals that are placed in an aquarium lose access to the vast resources of the ocean, so the challenge is to turn the aquarium into a stable ecosystem that constantly supplies them with everything they need to thrive. 00:00 – Welcome to the hobby 00:52 – The reefkeeping challenge 02:21 – Providing saltwater 02:43 – Temperature control 02:58 – Lighting 03:20 – Flow and circulation 03:36 – Filtration 04:08 – Replenishing elements 04:35 – Tank size 04:51 – Space requirements Join our Facebook group: We are constantly making videos designed to empower you with knowledge. Make sure you don’t miss out on our future episodes and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: