I mentioned the strength of the ammonia source in Reef Revolution Pro Cycle B incorrectly. It's actually 2 drops to raise ammonia in 100l of salt water by 0.05ppm. Therefore, to raise 1500 litres up to 0.5ppm of ammonia, I dosed 300 drops (15ml)
Can't wait for the scape and the livestock 🤩🤩. It's amazing the amount of thought you put into this built. I wish I had a friend like you while getting into the hobby, coz I always jump in head first 🤣.
The vlog was great 👍 18mins just flew by, couldn’t believe how quick it went, really enjoyed the update Sam. 👍 Well done 👍 on the 10k subs, this dream build has really upped the subs, onwards and upwards from here on in mate, you deserve it, you’re putting the time and effort in, and people are taking notice. 👍🏴
The overflow pipes will get even quieter. Took about 5-6 weeks before it got coated with the el naturale slim and then you'll be laughing at how silent it is! Looking great Sam can't wait to see the rest of the build
Sam... mate I’m so envious of your new tank! It really is a dream build. Everything is just schmick! I’m loving your update videos and attention to detail. Looking forward seeing more!
You bring a whole new meaning to covering all the bases!!! Love it and thank you again for sharing your knowledge. I’m going to use a lot of what you shared.
Great work room under your aquarium Parker! I am looking forward to its developing into something beautiful. One thing to mention or question actually: did you watch MACNA's 2019 dr. Tim's Tim Hovanec presentation on bacteria on BRS TV? A lot of information. For cycling the haplotrophic bacteria (I might have the name wrong) which are the best nitrifying bacteria, it is recommended to turn off all lights, lower salinity as they multiply much faster this way while gradually raising salinity over the first 5-10 days if I'm right. When salinity gets higher the heterotrophic bacteria might outcompete the other bacteria. I believe water temperature is also an issue. The first bacteria then multiply faster. Later on you can add the lights. During cycling -to avoid nuisance algae- you don't want light because that's what keeps them growing and growing. Unfortunately this news for me came too late because I had then already cycled my new small tank.
I love everything you’ve done too it apart from where the external plumbing is at the back of aquarium, they are a nightmare if they leak especially at the wall end, but that said the thought you’ve put in too it and the detail is amazing, very envious, can’t wait to see some life in it, what dosing/monitoring are you going with ?? Or is it too secret for another episode :)
Looks awesome! I use that gae media also and it's doing a good job.. one thing is that lid on ya chiller box. If you cut that out too and put it in you may not be able to open the thing.. as it will hit the pipe can get some cabinet hinges and then it will work
Hey Alan, of those I've only tried dr tims. It's good stuff, but nothing beats good old time. Hence why I went for a bit of a hybrid approach on my system. A few sources of bacteria supplementation, some time and some seeded media from another system. Worked a treat!
@@ParkersReef my biggest concern is I’m hearing people using Turbo start saying that their tanks cycled within a week and something like that seems a bit off (even if I’m an eager new reefer, it still feels a bit off to me). I’d rather know i have good and the correct bacteria than rushing. Is that weird?
That’s pretty much heavy load of bio media. I thought you’ll be cycling with Dr.Tim’s one and only. Keeping lights on during cycling doesn’t it create unwanted algae? + I’m waiting for your rocks but I guessed right “CaribSea rocks” I build my scape yesterday with same. Good work 😉
I might add some dr Tim’s too, essentially want a long natural cycle that is bolstered by some product :) I also don’t mind a little algae growing now, I’m a believer of it adding the the natural diversity :)
Hey Sam quick question do you know if reef revolution is available in the United States? I looked and can’t find any reef revolution at all here. Idk if you have any connections that could ship to Texas?
Ever think about where diatoms come from in a brand new tank. New tank, substrate, dry rock, and water and every time diatoms appears. How do they get in there?
Hey Sam, excellent video once again. Do you mind me asking where you got the GAE balls from and also whether you think these need replacing periodically? I read somewhere recently it said you should.
Got them from deer park aquarium, my local. I don’t believe they need to be replaced every 6 months that another commenter has suggested, but I’d inspect them every 12-18 months to ensure they are not breaking down
I'm currently building a 530 gallon ish reef system and I am looking for an submersible return pump, will A200 provide enough flow for a tank of that size or should I consider the A400?
@@ParkersReef I'm looking for atleast a 4X turn over. The length of my plumbing will be similar to yours so I was wondering what's your turn over rate. These pumps are awsome according to the reviews so before I take a big chunk out of my wallet 😅 I want to make sure I get the right pump the first time.
any idea how reef revolution pro cycle b works? do you dose daily for 10 days? or a 1 time dose? instructions arnt too clear and cant find any info online
I watched a macna talk by Dr Tim (the bacteria guy) he said in cycling to lower salinity and increase temperature to 28C iirc.. it’s a bit nerdy but very interesting and informative..I’ll see if I can find a link.. looking forward to the rock!
@@ParkersReef seems suss, would you agree if its for freshwater and salt water, there is money being thrown down the drain? makes no sense considering the type of company they are.
It was the original plan for the cupboard on the left, however when I thought about it - I only want to adjust the pumps when I am at the pumps - so figured they'd be best mounted near the items themselves :D
@@ParkersReef Did you do a video on the hoses through the brink wall? Was wondering how you did it as im to scared at the moment to put a hole in my wall for my drain tubes
Don't take this the wrong way this is a student asking the teacher a question. The skimmer is on doesn't that defeat the purpose of what you're trying to do with the biological dosing? Like example Dr Tim's videos say to turn off your skimmers and take out your filters for 24 hours or 48 hours.
sorry it took me so long to find this comment, it was held up in my "to review" section with all the spammers LOL That is a great question, whilst my skimmer is running, it isn't pulling anything out. Keeping the water oxygenated is important too (in my opinion). Plus the skimmer shouldn't remove bacteria, it should remove proteins, but I would still recommend turning it down a little to ensure you don't skim out your expensive bacteria-in-a-bottle solution!
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I mentioned the strength of the ammonia source in Reef Revolution Pro Cycle B incorrectly.
It's actually 2 drops to raise ammonia in 100l of salt water by 0.05ppm.
Therefore, to raise 1500 litres up to 0.5ppm of ammonia, I dosed 300 drops (15ml)
I've never had tank envy as much as I have with yours. Absolutely killed it with this build, can't wait to see how it looks in a few years time.
Thanks so much mate, really means a lot
Congrats on the 10k subs mate! Massive!! Keep them vids coming and we can continue to live through you and your dream tank
Thanks Taylor!
Can't wait for the scape and the livestock 🤩🤩.
It's amazing the amount of thought you put into this built. I wish I had a friend like you while getting into the hobby, coz I always jump in head first 🤣.
Hahaha yeah it’s taken a lot of time, money and patience, but starting to get somewhere now :)
@@ParkersReef Kudos mate, all the best for it!! Hope to see more of this goodness in upcoming episodes.
The vlog was great 👍 18mins just flew by, couldn’t believe how quick it went, really enjoyed the update Sam. 👍
Well done 👍 on the 10k subs, this dream build has really upped the subs, onwards and upwards from here on in mate, you deserve it, you’re putting the time and effort in, and people are taking notice. 👍🏴
Thanks John, your support from the start has been amazing!
Attention to detail continues in the cycle process. Really enjoying these videos.
You bet mate, that’s the motto for this build!
The overflow pipes will get even quieter. Took about 5-6 weeks before it got coated with the el naturale slim and then you'll be laughing at how silent it is! Looking great Sam can't wait to see the rest of the build
Ah cool, they are so close to dead silent now so I can’t imagine what it’s like once they alone up :)
Glad to see water in the tank enjoying watching this tank come together 👍👍👍
Thanks very much :)
Always an awesome update no matter what it’s about we get to see this beautiful tank
Cheers man!
@@ParkersReef all good mate 🙂
Sam... mate I’m so envious of your new tank! It really is a dream build. Everything is just schmick! I’m loving your update videos and attention to detail. Looking forward seeing more!
Thanks so much David!
Gongrats on 10K subs man well deserved.
cheers mate!
I like this style or blogging...Feels like we're there with you enjoying your experience..
Good stuff, I’ll do more of them!
I love to follow what your doing, it’s going to look awesome when you put your scape and livestock into it, can’t wait, 👍
Thanks mate, appreciate you following along
Nice update and a great journey of system I am anxious to see the end.
Thanks mate
You bring a whole new meaning to covering all the bases!!! Love it and thank you again for sharing your knowledge. I’m going to use a lot of what you shared.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting, means a lot 👍🏻
It's a pleasure to watch and listen to this dream build on RUclips! :-)
I appreciate that, thank you!
Thanks, Parker. Look forward to seeing your rockscape.
Not long now mate 👌🏻
I’m so hyped on this build, great content!!!!!
Thanks mate!
You’ve done an amazing job with that Sam well done mate 👍🏼
Thanks Paul, appreciate it mate 👍🏻
looking Good Sam.... coming along nice...
Thanks mate!
Great work room under your aquarium Parker! I am looking forward to its developing into something beautiful. One thing to mention or question actually: did you watch MACNA's 2019 dr. Tim's Tim Hovanec presentation on bacteria on BRS TV? A lot of information. For cycling the haplotrophic bacteria (I might have the name wrong) which are the best nitrifying bacteria, it is recommended to turn off all lights, lower salinity as they multiply much faster this way while gradually raising salinity over the first 5-10 days if I'm right. When salinity gets higher the heterotrophic bacteria might outcompete the other bacteria. I believe water temperature is also an issue. The first bacteria then multiply faster. Later on you can add the lights. During cycling -to avoid nuisance algae- you don't want light because that's what keeps them growing and growing.
Unfortunately this news for me came too late because I had then already cycled my new small tank.
Super interesting, will check it out thank you!!
Looking good , looking forward to the corals and fish going in , keep the up dates coming, good job so far
Thanks so much :)
Love the video. Great update on starting your tank
I still trip balls when you press buttons to open the hood :)
hahahaha I love it!
I love the detailed walkthrough. Really well thought out system
Cheers Dee!
Excited for you mate!
Cheers dude!
Love the vlog style! Still very high quality like your others!
Cheers Noah!
Looks great. Well designed and well executed
Thank you very much!
Great job Sam looking the business 👍
Cheers Pete!
10K congrats!
Thank you so much 😀
Great work ,, aquforest forest products are great for cycling..
Yeah decent quality, plenty of bacteria is good :)
Great progress!
thanks Richard, appreciate the support (Y)
Such a clean setup. Great job man.
Thank you very much :)
The Reef Aquarium setup looks awesome. What made you go with the Philips Coral Care over the Ecotech Radions?
Just what I tested and was very impressed by. Not suited for all tanks, but very well suited to my tank
This is looking amazing mate !!
Cheers Pete!
I love everything you’ve done too it apart from where the external plumbing is at the back of aquarium, they are a nightmare if they leak especially at the wall end, but that said the thought you’ve put in too it and the detail is amazing, very envious, can’t wait to see some life in it, what dosing/monitoring are you going with ?? Or is it too secret for another episode :)
Dosing will be handled via Kamoer, monitor I’m not sold on anything yet. Hydros looks super interesting if it comes to australia though
Congrats on 10k
Thank you!!
I have to ask - where did you get the Philips lights from? I haven't managed to find anywhere in AU - or anywhere else - that stocks them yet !
They have just landed! My LFS got 6 in as pre orders. Get your local to get in touch with OZ Aquariums about them
Looks awesome! I use that gae media also and it's doing a good job.. one thing is that lid on ya chiller box. If you cut that out too and put it in you may not be able to open the thing.. as it will hit the pipe can get some cabinet hinges and then it will work
Yeah my mate who is the builder is onto it, don’t worry. Will feature it soon!
Parkers Reef awesome glad ya onto it was just trying to look out for ya haha
Appreciate it mate, always appreciate it!
Great to see, keep them coming 👍
Cheers Lee!
Yeah we like this, keep this coming...thanks 🙏🏾
Haha thanks mate
You definitely know what you are doing. Did you have to put any floor support in the basement or under the house. Btw. Gj bro.
thanks mate!
Congrats 🥂
Thank you!
what are your thoughts on Dr. Tim's products for a fishes cycle? I'm on the fence between Dr. Tims, Fritz Turbo Start, and Brightwell Microbactr.
Hey Alan, of those I've only tried dr tims. It's good stuff, but nothing beats good old time. Hence why I went for a bit of a hybrid approach on my system. A few sources of bacteria supplementation, some time and some seeded media from another system. Worked a treat!
@@ParkersReef my biggest concern is I’m hearing people using Turbo start saying that their tanks cycled within a week and something like that seems a bit off (even if I’m an eager new reefer, it still feels a bit off to me). I’d rather know i have good and the correct bacteria than rushing. Is that weird?
Not weird at all. Take it slow, nothing beats time :)
Great video mate thanks for sharing
No problem 👍
That’s pretty much heavy load of bio media. I thought you’ll be cycling with Dr.Tim’s one and only. Keeping lights on during cycling doesn’t it create unwanted algae? + I’m waiting for your rocks but I guessed right “CaribSea rocks” I build my scape yesterday with same. Good work 😉
I might add some dr Tim’s too, essentially want a long natural cycle that is bolstered by some product :)
I also don’t mind a little algae growing now, I’m a believer of it adding the the natural diversity :)
Hi Sam where did you buy the slot ducking for cable management?
Just online, I searched for cable ducting and found a place that I’d a few sizes
Great update Sam. Are you running auto water changes during the cycle?
Thanks John. Not as yet mate, although tempted to run it backwards to bring more old water into this tank
Hey Sam quick question do you know if reef revolution is available in the United States? I looked and can’t find any reef revolution at all here. Idk if you have any connections that could ship to Texas?
Hey mate, I don’t believe it is in the states yet. There would be something similar to do the trick though
Ever think about where diatoms come from in a brand new tank. New tank, substrate, dry rock, and water and every time diatoms appears. How do they get in there?
From silica in the sand I believe?
Would the chiller struggle outside on hot days? You'd assume you'd need a cold air source to keep it cool?
Some concept as split system air conditioning. They compress a gas that chills, by product is hot air that you want away from the tank :)
Hi Sam I have used the Reef Revolution two days ago and dosing ammonia two drops a day to feed and testing should I turn my skimmer back on now ?
You can likely stop dosing ammonia now. I’d pop the skimmer on, but de-tune it so it doesn’t remove anything 👍🏻
Hey Sam, excellent video once again. Do you mind me asking where you got the GAE balls from and also whether you think these need replacing periodically? I read somewhere recently it said you should.
Got them from deer park aquarium, my local. I don’t believe they need to be replaced every 6 months that another commenter has suggested, but I’d inspect them every 12-18 months to ensure they are not breaking down
Whatever you do is fine loving these vlogs style.can you do par mearument on the orphek bars please
Shall do!
@@ParkersReef thank you.
I'm currently building a 530 gallon ish reef system and I am looking for an submersible return pump, will A200 provide enough flow for a tank of that size or should I consider the A400?
What sort of tank turn over are you aiming for?
@@ParkersReef I'm looking for atleast a 4X turn over. The length of my plumbing will be similar to yours so I was wondering what's your turn over rate. These pumps are awsome according to the reviews so before I take a big chunk out of my wallet 😅 I want to make sure I get the right pump the first time.
A200 will do it mate, comfortably :)
great!
Thank you!
Looking epic mate! Look at all the comments - is it the Tidal Gardens boost?
Never know!
@@ParkersReef Well it's definitely the result of your efforts and talent ;)
any idea how reef revolution pro cycle b works? do you dose daily for 10 days? or a 1 time dose? instructions arnt too clear and cant find any info online
yeah that is just an ammonia source, so personally I would just dose it the once :)
Sick as!
thanks mate!
I watched a macna talk by Dr Tim (the bacteria guy) he said in cycling to lower salinity and increase temperature to 28C iirc.. it’s a bit nerdy but very interesting and informative..I’ll see if I can find a link.. looking forward to the rock!
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Yeah another viewer commented on this, will check it out - thanks heaps!
Why have you got the lights on , I didn't think they aren't needed at this stage and cause issues when cycling
Different opinions on that. I like to cycle my tank the exact way I plan on running it down the track
Hi Sam is the Pro Cycle A similar to Dr Tim's One and only? its a lot cheaper too
Yeah I believe so, contains various bacterial strains :)
i wonder how much bacteria of pro bio blast is dedicated to freshwater? cant seem to find any info on website in regards to pro-cycle A.
Yeah I wouldn’t know to be honest
Pro cycle A is brand new from reef revolution, I believe they have a guide coming soon
@@ParkersReef seems suss, would you agree if its for freshwater and salt water, there is money being thrown down the drain? makes no sense considering the type of company they are.
Love tank what the measurements?
Thank you!
It’s 210x90x75cm :)
No intentions to have a designated area to mount all the various controllers in one spot?
It was the original plan for the cupboard on the left, however when I thought about it - I only want to adjust the pumps when I am at the pumps - so figured they'd be best mounted near the items themselves :D
Epic reef
Will be one day, so far it's an epic pile of equipment :P But it is on it's way!
@@ParkersReef Does every reef tank need a chiller and heater or is it based on tank size and where you live?
They’ll usually need a heater, but chillers are not always required.
You want to be able to maintain around 24-26 degrees Celsius at all times :)
Waiting for rock work.....
Video in a week :)
Too much blue light is always been what’s put me of salt water . Haha we all like things looking a bit different
Agreed, I like it much “whiter” than most of my coral loving friends. 20k coloured light is perfect for me :)
What is the syringe that you're using in the video?
Adjustable pipette. Check it out here:
ruclips.net/video/bYIlBAPCvy4/видео.html
For the dummies it would be good to see how you run the chiller hoses etc through the brick wall and seal it up Thanks
you bet, will do as part of an upcoming video!
@@ParkersReef Did you do a video on the hoses through the brink wall? Was wondering how you did it as im to scared at the moment to put a hole in my wall for my drain tubes
Hey mate, where did you get the gae media from?
My local fish shop carries it, deer park aquarium 👍🏻
@@ParkersReef thanks mate.. builds looking awesome
40C temps?? I didn’t know tanks in Australia got that hot! unless that reading wasnt legit
Oh trust me, we get that hot, far hotter. Most of australia is desert!
@@ParkersReef yikes!! chillers must be working extra hard. i shouldn’t complain about Singapore’s heat then!
You guys get hectic humidity with your heat, that makes it seem much much worse
@@ParkersReef so true ! take care brother. following your progress. rooting for you man!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Very nice work. How do you make your build feel inadequate.? Subscribe to this channel.
Haha not at all mate, this is a build I e been planning and saving for a long time on!!
@@ParkersReef I know lol I’m in the same boat. Great inspiration though!
Cheers mate
Don't take this the wrong way this is a student asking the teacher a question. The skimmer is on doesn't that defeat the purpose of what you're trying to do with the biological dosing? Like example Dr Tim's videos say to turn off your skimmers and take out your filters for 24 hours or 48 hours.
sorry it took me so long to find this comment, it was held up in my "to review" section with all the spammers LOL
That is a great question, whilst my skimmer is running, it isn't pulling anything out. Keeping the water oxygenated is important too (in my opinion). Plus the skimmer shouldn't remove bacteria, it should remove proteins, but I would still recommend turning it down a little to ensure you don't skim out your expensive bacteria-in-a-bottle solution!
GAE websites said they need to be replaced every 6 months.
Perhaps to drive consumption :)
Nice video. Thanks for sharing.
But the cat should really make a diet and lose some weight...
He’s a British short hair and right in the healthy size for his breed :)
@@ParkersReef I see. All good then :)
We look after our pets very well!
Not enough bio media 😂 👍
Hahahaha cost me a bomb!!!