90/10 Method For LPS & Softy Reef Tanks
The 90/10 Method has two simple goals: help 90% of reefers cross the finish line with just 10% of the effort. If this is your first reef tank, or your last one had more speed bumps than you can count, the 90/10 Method was designed specifically for you.
This is a recipe for success. The closer you follow it, the easier and more successful your tank will be.
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SR's 90/10 Method
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Six Core Principles Every New Reefer Should Know | 90/10 Method Pt. 1 (Copy)
The journey begins today. The next few episodes cover what every newer reefer should know, and even some more experienced reefers who are not getting the results they want. We are going back to the basics. Below are the six core principles I would share with every new reefer on day one.
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The First Five, Tank Type, Size, Water, Substrate, & Rock | 90/10 Method Pt. 2 (Copy)
It’s never been done like this before. What happens when you intentionally take the highest success path at every single turn? Can it also be the easiest path? Today, we release the 90/10 Method. You be the judge.
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The Second Five: Dilution, Phosphate, Flow, Heaters, & PAR | 90/10 Method Pt. 3 (Copy)
Time for the next five elements of the 90/10 method. We get the paths that work for nearly everyone as well as share success rates of common audibles.
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The Last 4: Chemistry, Evaporation, Testing, & Utilitarians | 90/10 Method Pt. 4 (Copy)
These are the final building blocks of the 90/10 system design. Once you understand them, you’re ready to assemble a complete reef tank that 90 percent of reefers can succeed with using only 10 percent of the effort. The real barrier has always been knowledge and now you have it.
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Biome Cycling A Reef Tank 90/10 Method Pt. 5 (Copy)
In short, it’s about setting your tank up for near effortless, high-percentage success. The deeper answer is that biome cycling establishes a balanced community of bacteria, microcrustaceans, invertebrates, and fish that works together from day one. When done correctly, it allows you to bypass the Ugly Stage entirely and experience immediate, stable success with your new reef tank.
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The 90/10 Softy Tank Equipment Selection | 90/10 Method Pt. 6 (Copy)
We’re getting close to water. Before that happens, it’s time to dry-fit everything and make sure the plan is solid. Let’s see how this softy tank comes together.
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The 90/10 Hybrid LPS Tank Equipment Selection | 90/10 Method Pt. 7 (Copy)
#1 Question on any method is “Can I change this?” The quick answer is, don't change anything in reefing unless you want a different result. The long answer is that your desires, skill level, or tank budget may demand building something different. If that's the case, this video shows how we can make intelligent audibles that create a tailored plan specific to our own needs.
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A Simple Modern Aquascape: The Stacked NSA | 90/10 Pt. 8 (Copy)
Stacking rock is the definition of 10% effort. It’s quick and easy. But we still want it to look good. So the question is this: can we build an aquascape that looks as good as 90% of what’s out there, while also considering habitat, flow, color, and mobility, using no hammer, no chisel, and almost no time.
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Softy Tank's Dry Equipment Fit | 90/10 Method Pt. 9 (Copy)
We’re getting close to water. Before that happens, it’s time to dry-fit everything and make sure the plan is solid. Let’s see how this softy tank comes together.
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The 90/10 Softy Tank Is Wet & Cycling | 90/10 Method Pt.10 (Copy)
Time to get the softy tank wet! By the end this video the tank will be live and cycling
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Did The 90/10 Biome Cycle Beat The Slimes, Algae, & Uglies? 90/10 Method (Copy)
Spoiler alert: This was the best and easiest cycle I’ve ever done. I’ve never started a new tank without even a hint of slime until now. If that’s what you want for your next build, check out the results and how we did it.
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Top 24 Questions About Biome Cycling Answered. The Nuance Matters | SR 90/10 Method (Copy)
Time to answer everyone’s big questions about the 90/10 biome cycle.
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