Full Tour - Dream Reef Sump and Filtration System

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Ever wondered what all of the gadgets under the dream reef tank did? In this video I will give you a full tour of everything under the dream reef tank.
From the flow of water through the sump, the filtration within the sump, the supplementation outside the sump, the equipment outside and even the stand and cabinetry itself.
If you'd like to see anything else covered on the Dream Reef Tank, don't be shy - let me know in the comments below!

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@behindtheseeyesiseewhatyou8953 4 ай бұрын

Parker! You are the new face of the global aquarium Hobby. Smooth and educated. Love it man!

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Too kind! Thank you :)

@syedwasiuddinhasan 4 ай бұрын

The best thing about this video is that it came out all spontaneous without any prior cleaning and fabrication... as it was. Beautiful tank and lovely filtration system

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it mate 👍🏻

@mattwilliams4219 5 ай бұрын

I love seeing sump and filtration focused videos!!

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it mate 👍🏻

@Jtone_philthy_aquatics 4 ай бұрын

Geezz parker I didn’t get the notifications for a few months and now that display doesn’t even look familiar!! As always thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us man. I could fill an entire notebook full of tips, tricks, and product recommendations/ suggestions that I have picked up thru ur vids over the years.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Welcome back!!! Appreciate the kind words, I’m just another reefer though - no special knowledge :)

@antoniofaustino2548 4 ай бұрын

I'm amazed with how much gear you can fit in that sump . Great video Sam , good information. Thanks mate!

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Always room for more mate!!

@Whaleydavey 4 ай бұрын

This is what a crazy hobbyist with an Engineering Degree and high IQ can achieve. I’m so envious.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

hahaha no engineering degree here and the high IQ is debatable :D :D :D But thank you anyway :)

@luckyfukr 4 ай бұрын

It's funny that even after watching the full build and countless updates over the last 3 years; seeing the same gear over and over again. I never miss a video and enjoy every recap from beginning to end. The dream tank really is a dream, even if it's someone elses dream.. Keep on trucking Parker you're the man!

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

you're too kind, thanks so much. It truly warms my heart to know that people all around the world are so invested in my little piece of the ocean. Thanks for the support and thanks for taking the time to watch my videos!

@Dibilibix27 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations Parker! Your videos always amazed me.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Glad you like them, thanks for watching!

@paulthomson3151 4 ай бұрын

Such an impressive set up. And excellently explained.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@daveoc1010 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant video. Love a good sump tour

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

@RogueAquariums 4 ай бұрын

Sam, Your sump is very complete. You have great equipment which will stand the test of time. Love the automation. I’ve followed your “Dream Reef” since since step one. Great job. 👏

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate it mate, thank you

@farazali454 4 ай бұрын

Hey Parker. I really love this tank. Have looked at all of your videos on it . This is one of the best aquarium I have ever seen . Love all the tech too ! Great job and keep it up !

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

You’re too kind, thank you!

@comment.highlighted 4 ай бұрын

I love the clear explanation and honesty. Looking forward to learning more. Subscribed 🙂

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks! Let me know what else you’d like to see!

@RockysRC 4 ай бұрын

Great vid sam, very informative looks awesome under there really appreciate the warts and all side of reefing ,look forward to your next one 👍

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

@jonathanstephens7804 4 ай бұрын

Always a great video beautiful system mate

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@calibanjon 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely awesome, I love your updates especially when you really show us the guts of your system. I am surprised you don't have an Apex or GHL to help with some of your controls and redundancy, I know they are not essential, but you like your tech and I'm surprised you haven't been tempted. Thanks for your efforts on one of my favourite sites

@ParkersReef 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been tempted a number of times, but I continue to be unimpressed with the controller options on the market. Plus the fact that none of them support the Australian market :(

@lyndonbennett2805 4 ай бұрын

Great video 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@TheHemiphil81 5 ай бұрын

I have a hmali platinum under my 300 and I absolutely love it. The quality surpasses most of the sumps i shopped around for..❤

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

They’re bloody awesome hey!

@michaelhoward7115 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video on the sump Sam! You can hit the rust on the hinges for the cabinet doors with rust converter. It leaves a coating over the treated area that will prevent the oxidation continuing. Just remove the hinges whilst treating until the product dries to prevent the brushing action splashing anything into your sump when the product is wet. Once dry, the product has a polymer coating and will be no risk.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks will do

@eliasdagher481 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful Sam ❤

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@Fish_Ventura 4 ай бұрын

Great work Sam, hard to go wrong with a UV that size, I have one.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@Krusty_the_Clownfish 4 ай бұрын

Really growing out now mate. Looking stunning 😍

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s going pretty berserk!

@ManCaveReef 4 ай бұрын

very nice

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much :)

@charliekahukiwa2552 4 ай бұрын

Cheers once again for a top notch video Sam...it took me 3hrs to watch the whole thing, I kept falling off to sleep...a case of too much food lol ... and what a shock to see my name at the end....thanks to you and your waterbox 20 idiot proof series I took the plunge and gave this reefing a go...and I love it thanks for the surprise lol

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Haha glad to hear you got some food and enjoyed the episode. Keep up the great work mate 👍🏻

@larssloth6220 4 ай бұрын

Greate sump video. Tip from Jake. To stop the venturi from cloging, let it suck up a little hot water through the air hose.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Yeah have heard this tip before, just trying to work out how to automate the injection of some hot water now and then 😂

@jackkain7141 4 ай бұрын

I've been dosing sodium hydroxide to offset the Ph from my calcium reactor in addition to kalkwasser. It's super caustic stuff and is exothermic when mixing up, so you have to be very careful with it (always add it to water, never water to it). Works like absolute gang busters to boost Ph, though. I was able to double the throughput on my calcium reactor and still maintain in the 8.2-8.3 range. Edited, because youtube seems to refuse to allow me to respond normally: The sodium hydroxide gets mixed up and dosed the same as any other additive. It is recommended to do it slowly, in small doses over the day, due to its potency. I only have to dose 300ml per day into a system with approx 340g total volume, on top of 6L of kalkwasser. It is an alkalinity buffer, so you'd be using that instead of your current solution and would need to keep on eye on it. The original thread by Randy Holmes-Farley can be found on reef2reef as "Second New DIY Two Part Recipe with Higher pH Boost".

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

are you adding the solution directly to the tank?

@jackkain7141 4 ай бұрын

@@ParkersReef Edited my original comment since YT seems to have issues with my replying otherwise.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

@@jackkain7141 thanks for taking the time to reply, I will go check it out!

@legionaquatics 3 ай бұрын

I'm just starting my first reef tank and this is super inspiring! maybe someday I can make a similar tank. it makes my little AIO tank look like the saddest little thing ever. lol

@ParkersReef 3 ай бұрын

def not the saddest thing ever! A good all in one can be incredible and I am sure yours nothing short of

@tomcolburn78 4 ай бұрын

Truly impressive set up nice work: hinge tip wipe them down with a thin film of olive oil that’ll stop or slow down the rust.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@JonesJones-np2kq 4 ай бұрын

I love your little buddy outside, I bet he’s a good boy ! ⚪️son 🐶

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Yeah she’s a good dog, getting old now though

@ianmilillo8491 4 ай бұрын

Your reef tank is awesome, my father and I have freshwater aquariums. I subscribed to your channel.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@user-vo2ww6pe5y 4 ай бұрын

This aquarium is beautiful well executed nice tech on the tank as well , but if you have a reef tank even a small one with low tech can be expensive😬 it’s addictive as well because the science of it is so intriguing and the feeling of completion feels so good

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Yes unfortunately it can be an expensive hobby. Low tech can work equally as well though, it can be a real trap in this hobby to over complicate things!

@ramezriad4047 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. One thing you didn’t show is the automation part and the power management to the equipment and lights etc

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Haha yeah, for decent reason - it’s a bit of a mess 😅 Automation I showed a bit of, what else would you like to see?

@johnhollyoake5352 4 ай бұрын

Vaseline your hinges, your tank is amazing and I think you are doing a brilliant job maintaining it

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@so_so_reef 4 ай бұрын

I'd love a video on your approach to stability! Just how stable are your parameters, how much do you let all vary in a 24 hour period, how do you keep up with demand as things change with growth. I can't decide whether to let my alk rise and fall daily and dose the same amount every hour, or use my controller to peg alk to a fix number etc.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

yeah ok, I'll have a think about how I could make that into a video. But to quickly answer your question, I am not too worried about things moving throughout the day , but I do want them to remain same day-to-day. That being said, if you have the technology to dial things in hour by hour, it certainly couldn't hurt!

@SquawkVFRC 4 ай бұрын

Nice vid Sam, I’m starting to venture into reef moonshiners method for my acro tank and Rockpool tank so it’s very interesting to see how you set up your sump etc. I also ordered a hmahli sump after watching your vids so your channel has been a great resource. I still have some questions for the major elements which I have parked for my lecturers to go through but solid info

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Always happy to answer any questions you have! Sounds like you’ve got some quality equipment there though so you’re already on the right path 👍🏻

@SquawkVFRC 4 ай бұрын

@@ParkersReef we’d need to discuss over a few beers I think. There is a lot I’m trying to get my head around but I appreciate it. My systems aren’t as impressive as yours but I do take a fair bit from your learnings and apply to my home tanks and experimental systems. Only been at the marine science game for year 1 so a lot I need to catch up on. Love your channel though

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

@SquawkVFRC I’m always down for a few beers and reef chat 😅

@SquawkVFRC 4 ай бұрын

@@ParkersReef done! Next time I’m im Melbourne I’ll reach out

@leontan5766 4 ай бұрын

Great video as always! Regarding the fleece bunching up. From past experience on the Clarisea : the fleece passes over several shafts/rollers along its path. If the roller bends under tension, the distance to the next shaft is differentit (center vs edge). This causes the fleece to bunch up. Perhaps look into the roller at the bottom of the unit, see if its possible to get a stiffer shaft.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Interesting insight! Thank you :)

@cooIio69 4 ай бұрын

Hi Sam, Great video. Are you able to point me in the direction how to built the RO water floats you have for the auto turn on and off.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s a fairly simple little latching relay circuit that I popped together. However, auto aqua now make a unit that does this off the shelf with everything you need. I think the my call it the smart RODI

@sunnygoold9449 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic - love the high sal water change system It's very complex... not sure I could ever go that full on (even with the funds). What is a little strange to me is that you do Auto-water change plus reef moonshiners... in that - can't you just rely on the water change to keep things more or less balanced and then do an all in one trace (with maybe a couple of of important additions)? You have me thinking about my dream setup - think I'd be 1% a day autowater change, Kalk, trace, maybe AllForReef if necessary), skimmer, ozone and that's it really. I'd probably just get the Reeffactory pH or GHL and then that new KH Aquawiz (no calibration would be a dream). I'd want to be able to leave the tank for a month if necessary - setting up for that would really take some planning especially if I'd want a copperband :)

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Yeah water change alone isn’t enough to keep up with trace elements. We have a huge coral density for the water volume and some of the trace elements oxidise out of the water pretty quickly

@sunnygoold9449 4 ай бұрын

@@ParkersReef Yeah, I guess I mean that from once you got it back into balance I'm surprised you need to add so many individual elements. But there's not just the coral - there is the fuge too and they can really suck out certain trace. I'd love to run a fuge but I think the issue for me is that it throws the trace out by so much. It's also interesting (but not surprising) that different systems use different elements at different rates. Maybe that's the next frontier - trace mixes for groups of elements (and not colours). Maybe Fauna Marin would be likely to get there first if they didn't focus on just one method (their Balling plus something for CaRX) because they stay away from Kalk and fuges. Interested in seeing the upcoming interview with Claude on Frag Garage as Adam should ask him about all of that

@ylsReeftankinChina 4 ай бұрын

great video. How often do u change ur uv light bulb?

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

every 12 months. 14 if I am lazy :)

@ahrondinar8782 4 ай бұрын

Couldn't find charlie reef tank chanel as you recommended

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

He doesn’t have a channel mate

@ahrondinar8782 4 ай бұрын

@ParkersReef ah OK so where we can see his tank and his ways as you mentioned ?

@unheardthreat5293 4 ай бұрын

Hi Sam. Love your videos. Question. Are you still using the Kamoer x2sr for awc? Or you using the x1? I have a long run I’m thinking of doing in a couple months and debating the two

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

I’m using two of the x1-prot2. I only had the x2sr for video review and I like the size and flexibility of the x1-prot2 more.

@andrewschipplock5489 4 ай бұрын

Any thoughts on best skimmer for a cade 1500? Considering Octo Regal 200int, but not sure if there are better options out there.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Octo is great, seatorch is another quality option

@Reef_Down_Under 4 ай бұрын

Hey, are you using the auto aqua smart security sensors to turn off all your pumps ect? I’m thinking about switching all my gear over to reef factory so would their level sensor do he same thing?

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

I'm using the auto aqua smart security skimmer sensor for my continuous duty pumps yes. The reef factory level sensor could do the same, but we don't yet have the power switches from them here in Aus :/

@blakelambert4488 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Is there any idea when the MT Essential will be out?

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Hoping to hear more soon, expecting mid this year at a complete guess

@johnsipes86 3 ай бұрын

I have a question, how does your side/front panes connect to the aluminum frame? I have an aluminum frame but cannot find any wood attachments that will allow me to remove the side panels…like yours.

@ParkersReef 3 ай бұрын

I use T-nuts to secure some strips to the inside of the frame and then used standard hinges that screwed to that and then to the door. On the end panels I used connectors called "Keku" clips to allow the panels to clip on and off. You can see more information on this here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f6tjZ8WQsMzMg6s.htmlsi=tjesjFoUIuvl-tD3

@KrayzieRyan 4 ай бұрын

Hey Sam, beautiful sump! What brand are the water level sensors you are using in the skimmer section?

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

They’re from auto aqua. Quite affordable and really neat and tidy. Those ones are the skimmer shut off sensors but you can use them to shut off any device if the water levels gets too high

@mensemense3442 3 ай бұрын

Keep up the great work SP. Your friends from NY

@ParkersReef 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@ZaccyPfilm 4 ай бұрын

Hey Sam great video again! Do you still have the cade frag tank and could give an update video? 😊

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

I do! The plan is to move it to Dave’s new shop and set up as a display there though :)

@MardenaSporthorses 3 ай бұрын

Do you have already a video of the supplements (mangene, ..) you are using for the tank ; tips for keeping goniopor/alveopora ?

@ParkersReef 3 ай бұрын

Yeah probably best is the moonshiner overview video I did, check that one out :)

@janir1838 4 ай бұрын

Hello Parker! Have you try dose DD reefs zlements phplus 2 Part dosing system? I have heard reef zlements phplus is sodium hyroxide based. Run reef zlements phplus with calsium reactor?

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

I have not, will look into it 👍🏻

@josefishytv4237 4 ай бұрын

I have a question what does it mean when my gorgonian coral turn green is it dying or shedding .. 😢 please help... ever coral in my tank looks good except that one.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

I don’t have a lot of experience with NPS corals to be honest, but it sounds like an algae has grown over it :(

@DamienBuckley 4 ай бұрын

Glad to see a good wrap for modular components. I’m looking at using them for a big tank stand. Lovely tank there but ridiculously over engineered. Way too many points of failure for my liking.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

To each their own :)

@Maximo21akuma 4 ай бұрын

Am I the only person who watches “ PARKERS Reef!! “ and wish I were Australian? LOL

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Hahaha always welcome to come down under!!

@petavon 4 ай бұрын

Great video Sam. I have been debating adding the KH Guardian for some time. I currently test alkalinity with a Hannah checker manually 3 times a week. Would you still recommend that the KH Guardian is the way to go in 2024?

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely would recommend the unit, it’s incredible. However, bare in mind it is Ethernet only and not wifi, so if your tank is not near a router, look to add a Ethernet over powerline kit to your purchase

@SB-ju4yf 4 ай бұрын

Do you have any news about the mastertronic essential?

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Nothing new from the last video I did on it covering what it will test

@beer777777 4 ай бұрын

Eh mate, gorgeous tank! Do you have any regrets with the 30 inch (76cm) depth of the display? If you could go back in time, would you go deeper, keep it the same or go shallower?

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

If anything id go an inch or two deeper, love the depth of the tank

@matmooNZ 4 ай бұрын

Great video - i notice you're not using the Reefbot Lab in the system, why is that? Just curious after you did an unboxing and setup vid a few months/years back... Cheers!

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Yeah I was comparing the two devices (they both perform basically the same function) and decided the mastertronic was better suited to my needs

@i2eef 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for a full tour of your dream tank! Did you used stainless screw on your 80/20 or the normal black screw? If so, did you see any rust? Thanks!

@ParkersReef 3 ай бұрын

I did use stainless steel which was a much more expensive option, but has shown zero rust in that time :)

@i2eef 3 ай бұрын

@@ParkersReefthank you! I did the mistake of not putting stainless screw. I wonder if I should take redo it or put something over to prevent the rust.. tank and canopy already over the stand

@ParkersReef 3 ай бұрын

@@i2eef I'd wait and see how you go. If you replace them now or later it's going to be just as difficult, so you can afford to wait a while and see how they go

@wes9412 4 ай бұрын

Hi parker, love the channel. I dont know how you keep track of all that. Im in the market for a auto tester and was wondering which one you would recommend between reefbot, mastertronic, and trident. I tried to find your update on the reefbot and couldn't find it. I saw the review, but nothing else on it. Thanks

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

I like the mastertronic out of those options the most, although I’d be tempted to hold out for the new mastertronic essentials

@wes9412 4 ай бұрын

@@ParkersReef Thank you, I figured since i didn't see the reefbot under your tank any more you might like the mastertronic better. I always look forward to your uploads. keep up the great work.. Do you have any idea when the new mastertronic might hit the US?

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Im expecting it to be sometime this year

@spizzy7996 4 ай бұрын

I thought you had both the Masteronic and Reefbot Lab or am I mis-remembering?

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

I did, but just running the mastertronic now

@jonathanstephens7804 4 ай бұрын

You ever considered an Apex? I know you like to run everything separate 😊 Just thinking a leak detector would of notified you of the smart tester syphon

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Sure have and absolutely will not, in my opinion they’re overpriced and poor quality. I do have a leak sensor and it did notify me (was mentioned in the video), that’s what brought me home from work to sort it out :)

@jonathanstephens7804 4 ай бұрын

@ParkersReef didn't catch that in video sorry mate. That's fair enough they get a lot of love in the US. I've not had too much issues myself but don't want to ginch it lol 😆

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

@jonathanstephens7804 haha all good mate! They have their purpose, I just prefer individual components rather than a central controller myself :)

@Reeferbrian 4 ай бұрын

Hey Sam does your member Charlie have a channel I would love to see that tank?

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

He does not, but I may be able to cover it in a future video!

@A.R.C.77 4 ай бұрын

No one would believe me but all i have is a heater a uv and a return pump in my sump 😅

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with that at all!

@tomcolburn78 4 ай бұрын

I believe it

@rovi-farmiigranhermanodela8693 3 ай бұрын

How much $$ in that sump ? I mean i love it but i wonder how?

@ParkersReef 3 ай бұрын

It’s all covered in my “how much did it cost” video for the whole tank :)

@quadzilla26b 4 ай бұрын

Two canister filters will do the same/better job..

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha yeah for sure 😂

@JonesJones-np2kq 5 ай бұрын

First

@ParkersReef 5 ай бұрын

Sure are!

@dewittl2886 3 ай бұрын

*PromoSM*

@ParkersReef 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha sure, sure it is 😂

@JonesJones-np2kq 4 ай бұрын

34:54 That’s a lot of do this and then this one cancels, the other one out and then bring in fresh salt water. I’m just gonna stick to all for reef. I’ll just pay the money.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Go for it, it’s a great product 👍🏻

@user-ji5vs9vw7s 4 ай бұрын

How sad that the dog gets 0.00005% of the space in the dog house that the fish equipment requires to run.

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

Considering the dog has another five beds and doesn’t sleep in any of them, I think she does fine 😅

@sukantamondal3110 4 ай бұрын

Hey Parker. Which size of roller filter fleece you do use ?

@ParkersReef 4 ай бұрын

It’s a 200ml custom roll. Comes from Hmahli (who make the sump)

@sukantamondal3110 4 ай бұрын

@@ParkersReef what about your reef factory roller filter ? It was good or bad ? You showed in your video it clean your tank everyday with 7cm to 15 cm per day with fleece. I am decided to buy reef factory roller filter M size. So is it actually 7to15 cm per day of taking fleece ? Actually I want to know that with M size how many days will it last (M size fleece ) ?