BRStv YouTube channel 52 weeks of reefing series.

[HeatherAymond]

How many of you would recommend BRStv 52 weeks of reefing series for a completely green hobbyist? I am new to the hobby but seasoned in fresh water planted and non planted tanks. I decided to jump the fence and get into the saltwater side of things. I searched YouTube and found BRStv; which is how I ended up here. I went to a aquarium design store last weekend and was told that I am wasting my time watching that channel for education. I was told those are just influencers trying to sell their products. I feel like it’s helping me but am I going about it the wrong way? I don’t want to learn as I go; recovering from all the mistakes made like I did on the freshwater side. I want to set this tank up right from the beginning. Am I wasting my time watching that series? Are they right? Is there something better to learn from? Published book maybe?

 

[Pntbll687]

I highly recommend the original 52 weeks of reefing by BRS. It’s where I started when I got back into reefing six years ago. It even inspired me to try and help in my own way, here on R2R and yt.

THIS!!

The original is much better than the new 52 weeks of reefing. I like the original because it takes you from actually setting up the tank and plumbing it, to adding a sump, filtration, and then fish and coral.

 

[HeatherAymond]

Cop out for those claiming it, not you. Everyone is trying to selling you something. It is the world we live in these days. Reef Builders was dominated by their sponsors.

After 20 years and dozens of successful setups, I have seen and used most of it out there. 52 Weeks is a good start. The 5 minute series is also a good start from BRS.

I did watch those first. Then decided to dive into the research and I’ve gotten as far as making a decision on stank lol

 

[Fish Fan]

I did watch those first. Then decided to dive into the research and I’ve gotten as far as making a decision on stank lol

No no, you don't want stank! Stank is bad lol!

 

[EliMelly]

Find someone to mentor you and follow their route. I think that’s the best method.

I can teach you the basics if you’d like. Someone did it for me in happy to pass it on.

 

[buzzfin]

100% recommend. I gained tons of useful info from this series when setting up my reef.