135g Reef Update | FAQs: Clean Sand Secrets, Water Changes, Auto Testers & more

This video started as a reef tank FAQ, but naturally evolved into a full 135 gallon reef tank update followed by answers to some of the most common questions I receive. I cover recent changes, mistakes, long term observations, and practical reef keeping decisions based on years with this system. I'll follow up with a dedicated FAQ focused video soon, but this one captures where the tank is right now and why certain choices were made. Chapters: 00:00 Reef Tank Update and FAQ Overview 02:20 Major Anacropora Break and Hard Lessons Learned 06:30 Colorado Sunburst Anemone Splitting Trading and Removal 10:45 Clownfish Update Hosting Behavior and Growth 15:40 Clam Health Freshwater Dip and Relocation 20:40 Lighting Shading Issues and Coral Growth Changes 26:30 Torch and Hammer Coral Long Term Growth 33:40 Why Large Reef Tanks End Up With Dominant Colonies 38:30 Loss of Lyretail Anthias and Stocking Thoughts 43:50 Mushroom Decline Chemical Warfare and Filefish 50:20 How I Keep My Sand Bed Clean Naturally 54:00 Water Change Routine Nutrients and Refugium 01:01:00 Reef Automation Advice What Actually Matters 01:08:00 Colorado Sunburst Anemone Color and ID Tips If you enjoy real reef tank updates, long-term system planning, and honest discussions about reef aquarium problems, consider subscribing for more reef content. More Inappropriate Reefer Content: 🛒 Reef-Themed Merch: https://inappropriatereefer.creator-spring.com/ 📸 Instagram: @inappropriatereefer 📧 Business inquiries: inappropriatereefer@gmail.com