Dream Reef Tank - Cabinetry and WATER!

It's been a long time coming, but the Dream Reef Tank finally has its cabinetry and therefore, I was able to fill this sucker with salt water.
This video will cover the detail in the beautiful custom made cabinetry made by the kitchen design centre (thekitchendesig...)
Shout out if you have any questions and as always, be sure to subscribe to the channel if you have not done so already!

[@kinglis1270]

I'm confused how this channel has under 10k subs? This is the best build series on KZbin.

[@ParkersReef]

hahaha it's growing and growing quickly! Appreciate the support, feel free to share with your reefing buddies!

[@justanotherfaceinthecrowd]

If he was a average looking woman with an ass shot as his thumbnail...he’d have a million subs, it’s just the way YT is..

[@EdwardParks12]

3488 views and 351 likes smh Haters LOL

[@ParkersReef]

hahahaha welcome to the internet hey? Na it's cool, I'm sure there are heaps of reefing ladies out there joining for my super hot thumbnails :P Lol but in all honesty, Im not interested in gaining cheap followers that way. I just want to make my dream reef tank, if people want to watch along - you are all welcome :D

[@sebastianprice9977]

Over 10k now!

[@tidalgardens]

Very cool. I love the motorized canopy and lighting height adjustment.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting, I am a huge fan of your work and your channel. Please keep the jaw dropping content coming!

[@green3760]

We need a crossover episode... The Than and Sam Show (-:

[@MichealWanghuan]

when the cabine open....Wow and cooooool shouting out.

[@ParkersReef]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@louise7141]

Water at last! 😁 The cabinet is absolutely next level. The whole project has pushed the envelope of what can be achieved. I would like to thank your wife! What a great woman supporting her guy. That’s really nice to see. Now the livestock 😜

[@ParkersReef]

hahahaha yes, she is the best! Cycle has begun, rock in soon and then after a steady amount of time - we can begin livestock!

[@rashidjumriany2874]

Following your journey all the way from Dubai mate! Can't wait to see it up and running with livestock.

[@ParkersReef]

Fantastic! Thanks for following along 👍🏻

[@Cliffepoos]

I couldn't agree more! My wife was dead set against me getting a new, large tank until I told her it would be in a solid oak stand and top to match the other furniture. That swung it for me. Congrats on finally getting it wet.

[@ParkersReef]

hahaha yep, wife approval goes a long way!

[@stuartsneddon118]

Sam looks great and I love how honest you are with costs but I hate that duck bill on return LoL 😂

[@ParkersReef]

I love the duck bill! So much better than 3D printed nozzles....

[@lordbmills]

It’s coming along real nice.

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you!

[@fry04u]

Mrs Parker is definitely a keeper man, amazing support.

[@ParkersReef]

hahaha yes, spoken from a man who has a partner who gets her hands in the water with him (Y)

[@fry04u]

@@ParkersReef 🥰🥰🥰

[@glenbuyer8738]

Sam “not a man who does things by halves” Parker. Really enjoying the updates man, killer!!!!!

[@ParkersReef]

Haha not on this build anyway, don’t call it a dream reef for nothing!

[@retroreefs7986]

Moving fast buddy looks great

[@ParkersReef]

thank you!

[@michaelmelnyk3993]

5 grand is pretty good value. Nice job I'm loving this build series. Best Tank on KZbin

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks mate!!

[@johnbrand1893]

It’s like watching a kid in a toy shop coming up to Christmas 🎄 Seriously 😐 Sam, it’s great 👍 to see and hear 👂 you talk so exited and passionate about your dream build, it’s already stunning and breathtaking to look 👀 at mate 👍 Your patience is certainly being rewarded. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks so much John, appreciate it!

[@chrisconnolly3239]

Looking good Parker

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you sir!

[@fry04u]

DUUUDE!!! I have a serious crush on your build 🥰, it just keeps getting better!

[@ParkersReef]

hahahah thanks man!

[@giorgioisgaming5814]

This is going to be the most epic and perfect Reef Tank i have ever seen in my my life (52 Years)

[@ParkersReef]

I sure hope I can reach those levels!

[@ReefEco]

Very impressive sir - I admire all the attention to detail and the clear planning that went into everything.

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you very much!

[@mikemorrison377]

Thanks Sam for the link… it was the KEKU clips I was referring to. I thought you were clipping directly into the 80/20 slot somehow, but now I see those clips are affixed to your back inside right hand side panel and likely a similar strip on the left like you have done for the hinged doors.

[@ParkersReef]

That’s correct. I spent a while working out how to attach to the extrusion and then quickly realised it was going to be easier to attach a strip to the extrusion and then attach to that as per normal. Has worked a treat

[@i2eef]

This is gold! Thank you so much for showing the whole process! Can not get any better!

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers mate!!

[@edstar81]

looking awesome mate. can't wait for the next one

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you :)

[@edstar81]

@@ParkersReef will you do a video on the filter roller?

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah I can do if you’re interested?

[@edstar81]

@@ParkersReef for sure.. looks interesting :)

[@samirfarah640]

This is slowly becoming my favourite tank on KZbin wow... I just got into the hobby my tanks been up only 6 months this is cool to see what an experienced reefer can achieve I hope one day I’ll have such a rad tank 😍

[@ParkersReef]

glad you are enjoying it, thanks for watching!

[@tmartin2347]

Absolutely beautiful! Watching this build so far has been very inspirational.

[@ParkersReef]

Glad you are enjoying it!

[@nielsverhaar6682]

This is looking awesome mate. Well done credit to you

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you Niels! Cheers!

[@Reefkpr1]

Dream cabinets for the Dream Reef Tank. Pricey but I can tell you are super happy! Congrats bud.

[@ParkersReef]

Yes! Thank you!

[@sunnygoold9449]

Best cabinetry I've seen - seriously!

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks so much Sunny!

[@ArunKumar-n]

I respect your dedication ,passion for dream reef tank ...good.

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you!

[@aliceholbert1246]

Water day. I remember that day in my upgrade few weeks ago. Very exciting. Kudos

[@ParkersReef]

Super exciting!

[@ProducerReef]

Man parker, Im so glad u kept us in the loop..I value your dedication to the hobby and love that u shared the experience...I hope the lockdown will get lifted soon. Thanks for sharing....KHG needs to be installed

[@ParkersReef]

haha yes, I might order a new KHG so that it has all the latest upgrades :D

[@ProducerReef]

@@ParkersReef yeah thanks. I’m in the US and you’ve helped me in Facebook. Can’t wait for your tank to be up and completed. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ParkersReef]

Pleasure mate :)

[@dapali123]

AMAZING! Congratulations mate, don't know of other build to bit this dream reef tank. Attention to detail it is great.Very motivating and inspiring.Many thanks sharing this with us.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks so much!!

[@paulmeneely]

Wow this fantastic Parker. Makes my new Red Sea 300 XL look insignificant 😉 Congratulations Parker.

[@ParkersReef]

OMG, nothing insignificant about a Red Sea 300XL!!! Lovely tanks! But thank you :)

[@MakerofThingss]

Fantastically engineered, well done!

[@ParkersReef]

Many thanks!

[@bradleyclark8482]

Truly inspirational, can’t wait for the live stock

[@ParkersReef]

thanks so much :D

[@kevinw7044]

This is fantastic Sam. Great seeing this come together after all of your planning. Just need an automatic door on the bird cage now. 🤣

[@ParkersReef]

That would be cool! But we are working on something a little more special for him :D

[@wotarush1]

Absolutely lovely, well worth the wait, just looking forward to the inhabitants being slowly added. Keep em coming 👍👍👏

[@ParkersReef]

More to come!

[@daddykiller5835]

Congratulations 🎉 That set up looks KILLER!! Very beautiful work👏👍

[@ParkersReef]

thanks so much!

[@Pchang35]

Wow that is amazing very well thought out and executed looking forward to what’s to come

[@ParkersReef]

thanks mate!

[@nicholaidacombe6924]

Very exciting!

[@ParkersReef]

thanks for watching!

[@31Macdog]

Love it, wish this series was around 2 years ago when we had our kitchen remodelled, I was trying to pitch a reef tank install to the Mrs, no joy but ill use this series to try to get her onside again, as your cabinets would fit perfectly in the kitchen now...Cant wait to see this beast stocked and up an running.

[@ParkersReef]

Hahaha there is still hope!!! 😅

[@ArrickthaRed]

Great job. Very well thought out. I know the wife has to be happy with it lol. Thats all that really matters at this point. Keeping her happy give you clearance for spending a whole lot on livestock.

[@ParkersReef]

That's the plan!

[@ryanoliveira214]

This entire tank is absolutely phenomenal!! Cannot wait to see what you do with it!

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks so much :D

[@alsfishbarn1589]

Wow wow wow!! This is the most impressive stand ever. End of story.

[@ParkersReef]

haha thanks mate!

[@wigneshwaranganesh7575]

Added water and sand before doing the scape!!! I was waiting to look at your scape before I do mine for my WB 130.4 Hmmmm I’m waiting 😊

[@ParkersReef]

yeah water and sand is now in (video on the sand coming soon). Rockscape wont be too far away, we had to switch out to plan b after plan a was no longer available :)

[@wigneshwaranganesh7575]

@@ParkersReef ok. Let’s wait and see. I’m planning to do mine in Caribsea Rocks. I live in Glen Waverley if I have chance will I be able to come and have look.

[@ParkersReef]

Good stuff 👍🏻

[@kmfreef]

Beautiful

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@EPYCMX]

I have a cabinet very similar to this one, also blum hinges... Not motorized but almost the same as these ones... They have 5 years and still work great... Yes they have some oxide spots and they are not as smooth as day one but they are still great... Perhaps in a couple years I will get new ones...

[@ParkersReef]

Blum make great stuff!!

[@EPYCMX]

@@ParkersReef my 2c based on my setup... Being closed from floor to ceiling will drop the ph a lot, perhaps be ready to install a co2 scrubber to your skimmer

[@simmo56able]

Beautiful Sam, its wonderful to see all the planning coming together. And I suspect $5k was a steal for a bespoke solution with quality products.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks mate

[@maceysdaddy5150]

Amazing build! Love all the details and thought you put into the planning & execution.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks a bunch!

[@moereefer]

It a very clean setup perfect for maintaining the reef

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you, that was the plan!

[@naderfahmy4426]

Absolutely beautiful Sam.

[@ParkersReef]

Many thanks!

[@donsmith7979]

Very Nice !

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you very much!

[@ArunKumar-n]

Absolutely lovely..waiting for next rocks setup ....

[@ParkersReef]

Not long now!

[@calipsosreefs4843]

Holly molly 🤐no word to describe how awesome it looks bless you brother and enjoy it to the fullest wish I know u doing

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers mate!

[@garysutherland2369]

Well wowsers Sam, this truly is an amazing episode which I’ve yup followed them all, totally epic custom build mate. Nearly there and I can’t wait to see the fish and corals plans too coming to fruition. Love it. 😀👍👍

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks mate, really appreciate it!

[@fishinwithnick3966]

Loving the build series. I can’t wait to see the tank filled to the brim with corals and live stock in a few years. You better remember us ogs once you gain a lot more subscribers😂 It’s hard to believe your not at 10k yet this is one of the best reefing and aquarium channels out there.

[@ParkersReef]

thanks so much mate, hopefully will look as good as I am envisioning it - so far everything is exactly as I had planned :)

[@fishinwithnick3966]

@@ParkersReef this has turned into my dream tank as well😂I strive to have a tank this big and complex one day.

[@hatrik2910]

Very awesome. That is a steal! My cabinetry is due to be completed this Friday and has no servo drives, and it cost me that much! Great work, look forward to the next instalment!

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks for watching Daniel, be keen to see your cabinetry once done. Yes, I thought it was a steal, but you know, the internet and all, you get a lot of "experts" and I've had my share of people telling me that I'm getting ripped off! At the end of the day, you get what you pay for and this is a stunning bit of cabinetry!

[@hatrik2910]

@@ParkersReef totally agree, you get what you pay for. Yep, sure, you could get a chipboard cabinet for half the price but how long's that going to last!? And plastic laminate looks nowhere near as nice as a solid matte finish kitchen bench top-esque material.

[@petesreef1891]

Brilliant Sam, looks the business mate going to be superb this build.

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers Pete!

[@KingsAquariumsAndAntWorld]

Awesome video mate

[@ParkersReef]

Glad you enjoyed

[@traynice9633]

Looks good

[@ParkersReef]

thanks mate!

[@fellowreefer]

This is absolutely stunning and great work there m8 and good luck with the cycle and look forward to seeing this complete.. 👌👍👊👏👏👏

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks so much!

[@AquaSplendor]

Damn that is really really cool, good material choice and build!

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you!

[@harveyleebradbury]

Been following this build , really enjoying it man and cheers for the inspiration!! In the planning stages of my dream tank too , Keep em coming

[@ParkersReef]

thanks so much!

[@philfishmore8891]

This has got to be the sickest tank on all of social media as well as off. I can't even imagine how sick the aquascape is gonna be along with fish n corals. Did you draw the blue prints for your house as well when it was built. Amazing can't wait for future videos. Definitely subscribed to this build

[@ParkersReef]

No stones left unturned in this build :) Thanks for watching!

[@ukm120]

Looks great. Enjoying the build, thanks for sharing it 👍

[@ParkersReef]

No problem at all, thanks so much for joining in the journey!

[@customaquascapeltd]

Wow just wow 🤩 no other words needed mate nice one 👍

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you so much 😀

[@semisuccessfulreefer220]

Pretty damn awesome!

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks mate!

[@graememcleod1751]

Wow congrats mate you deserve it 🙂

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks a ton!

[@skicattx]

Loving this build!

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you!

[@markmckinnell2204]

Looks great Sam - I think I would still cover the stainless fittings with silicone grease or similar as salt will rust even the highest grade stainless given time.👍

[@ParkersReef]

Great idea

[@cegentry]

Very excited for you Sam! I'm sure you are ecstatic! May be the video but it looked like that right door needed to drop very slightly if possible. May just be the video though.

[@ParkersReef]

yeah I'm still playing with the doors, but they are all fully adjustable :)

[@Val_Halla777]

Congrats! Absolutely one of the best setups I’ve seen. Incredible job! Re the Blum Aventos and corrosion..ya hopefully reducing humidity will do the trick. In my experience so far with canopy door lifters I’ve only seen corrosion due to electrolysis caused from dissimilar metal components touching combined w/humidity. I suppose another level of corrosion protection could be spraying the components with a silicone based coating of some kind (?). So Awesome...What a sweet setup!!! 👏👏👏 Cheers 🍻

[@ParkersReef]

thanks mate - I will keep a close eye on them all (Y)

[@SuperYellowtang]

Stunning can’t wait to see the scape 👍

[@ParkersReef]

You and me both!

[@pelagicswimmer]

Stunning, amazing attention to detail, I'm stealing a few ideas for my build so thanks for doing all the hard work :)

[@ParkersReef]

Please do! That's what this is all about, sharing information to help each other :)

[@pn7836]

Keep it up Sam, looks awesome!

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks! Will do!

[@chosenjacob4604]

Nice video, looking great! Coming along really well. Give some consideration to moisture in the cabinet and the effect on the hinges, I’ve had multiple tank hinges rust, even high end ones. I eventually got to the stage where I painted then with silicon grease, but obviously you end up greasy if you touch them.

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah something to consider

[@chriswatson8430]

looks great mate.. and thanks for your help on saturday

[@ParkersReef]

Any time - always happy to help!

[@sheldonjessup]

That looks sharp! I hope I can make mine look as good! And as clean!

[@ParkersReef]

You can do it!

[@GoLeafs03]

Just found about your channel. Awesome content

[@ParkersReef]

Welcome aboard!

[@bopeep7806]

Beautifully crafted and thought out, well done and more to the point well done for waiting, I couldn’t of lol :)

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks mate!

[@devachapman6315]

wow 5K for design product and install is not that bad for the quality of work. I do hope it last for 15 years!

[@ParkersReef]

fingers crossed!

[@gonefishing5536]

Nice tank, everything is very tidy ;)

[@ParkersReef]

so far so good, now just gotta keep it that way!

[@cheveburkinshaw860]

Lots awesome mate . Shame I’m few hours hrs from Melbourne I’m a plasterer

[@ParkersReef]

Ah bummer, that’d be ideal! I’m in geelong, where are you?

[@cheveburkinshaw860]

I’m in wodonga cabinet pricing seems fare .

[@ParkersReef]

Ah regional at least! If you’re looking for a day trip to do the job, let me know!

[@cheveburkinshaw860]

@@ParkersReef would love to if I wasn’t so busy . Be awesome to see tank . it’s only a hours work tops

[@ParkersReef]

Ah well, at least your are busy. If you’re looking for a working semi holiday - let me know!

[@jahsreef8386]

Dude that’s awesome setup. If I ever did something like that idk if I would want it to look that clean or spend the money on a larger tank tho.

[@ParkersReef]

gotta look clean no matter what size the tank is!

[@JohnnySterk]

My compliments on your beautiful tank! I really enjoy watching all your informative and great looking videos on your channel. One quesion on your tank: what do you use to ventilate/dehumidify the canopy on top of your tank? Cheers, John

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks John! Glad you are enjoying the content :) Yes, great question! I have a small ventilation fan in the ceiling above the tank canopy. Despite being very small, it is fairly oversized for the canopy space and keeps everything in there free of moisture very nicely

[@pedro8284]

Looking very nice so far Sam. Definitely helps when you have a very supportive wife onboard, letting you fulfil your dreams. Where are you up to so far spend wise then? I know you mention the cost of each part throughout, but never a tally. Or are you saving that for the end for us? I imagine the rock will be a nice hit on the pocket too, but will be worth it. Nearly there now

[@ParkersReef]

Hey Peter, yeah I must admit I haven't consciously added it up yet - but in loose figures we have: Tank: $4k Stand $5k Cabinets $5k Sump $4k Battery system: $3k Skimmer: $2k Plumbing: $1k Light frame: $1k Return Pumps (already had, but $2k ea) Extras (media, cabinet lighting, foam, acrylic, etc.) $2k So far looking at around $30k. Crazy when you add it up, so let's not :P

[@pedro8284]

@@ParkersReef Wow. It definitely spirals upwards fast. I hope that you can still afford to put fish and corals in it after that. Thanks Sam

[@ParkersReef]

@@pedro8284 I'll make it work :)

[@georgebx]

Your wife is ridiculously understanding

[@ParkersReef]

she's the best!

[@georgebx]

@@ParkersReef You must be getting up to the $100k mark

[@ParkersReef]

Na, at about $30-$35k

[@georgebx]

@@ParkersReef I demand an audit 😝

[@ParkersReef]

hahahaha lets not!

[@BrendanSmith72]

I love at 10:27 - the bird has "cage". Hanging by a "chain". Such a contrast to the life support system and automated staging area for the reef :) I wonder if the bird cage door is an IoT device? Loving your work man!

[@ParkersReef]

Big things in the works for our little feathered friend too :)

[@naanVimalSarminra]

😍

[@ParkersReef]

I know right? :)

[@RocisBigBroSavage]

I think its possibly the most gorgeous stand I've seen, while remaining extremely usable. The motorized canopy is incredible. The stand seems quite tall or am I seeing things? I personally like taller stands and think all the commercial ones are too short. How tall is it? Seems 40"+? Also, mind sharing what its made of? Other than the aluminum frame, which is obvious. Are the panels plywood or something else, and what is the finish? I suspect laminate but not 100% sure.

[@ParkersReef]

Hey Max, thanks for commenting! Stand is 110cm tall. I have a video on my stand, worth checking out! Although the cabinetry is custom made by a kitchen manufacturer. It is a type of laminate with waterproof plastic covering and edges

[@simmo56able]

Why the hell would 5 people give this video a thumbs down? Would love to understand why, what's to dislike?

[@ParkersReef]

Haters gonna hate! Can’t worry though, thankfully lots of people are very supportive :)

[@ltemocinl]

woow

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you, glad you like it!

[@cptblight20]

The most annoying thing about the lockdown is we're in stage 4 and im about the same distance from Melbourne as you are. We havent had a case for about 8 weeks now down here.

[@ParkersReef]

it's bloody madness hey...

[@cptblight20]

@@ParkersReef coming over to you was about the last time i left my house

[@ParkersReef]

@@cptblight20 oh wow, that is a long time between drinks!

[@realtordavidzusman4673]

What kind of aquarium system would you think it would be best for a planted freshwater tank with discus fish?

[@ParkersReef]

I couldn’t answer with any kind of educated response I am afraid, I have no knowledge of freshwater systems. See what your local fish store recommends, but waterbox or Cade make lovely systems

[@Rj-kv5kj]

stunning brother, jelly... Peace†

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers!

[@eillyacostandinides3344]

Looks amazing 😍. Can you do a video on how sump actually working i saw the video you showing the sumo but with water running looks so interesting. On the side cupboard if you move it to the right to close the gap how would the door open?!?

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah when the cupboard extends across, it will just have enough clearance to open :) Sump will be covered a little more in future, but be sure to check out the video where I explain how it all works. Now that it is full of water, the flow is much less noticeable :P

[@eillyacostandinides3344]

@@ParkersReef thank you

[@justanotherfaceinthecrowd]

Looking really good mate! In the event of (hopefully never) catastrophic failure of those hinges, do they stick open or come crashing down unhindered? Just a thought... As you like led lights, maybe stick some under the base of the cabinet so it illuminates the floor clearance gap of the doors?

[@ParkersReef]

The hinges actually operate without the motor drive nice and smoothly too (that was something I should have pointed out.... damn!) So they wont come crashing at all. Yeah have thought about adding some glow to the underside, but not sold on it just yet..... :)

[@tang_nabbitchannel3898]

Absolutely amazing following, question and maybe I missed it how does it vent to stop moisture build up in side the cabinet? Following from Arizona USA.

[@tang_nabbitchannel3898]

Never mind you did answer it. Wow what a build !!!

[@ParkersReef]

No problem at all, yell out if you have other questions!

[@Joel-to3xx]

Hi Sam, awesome build. Just curious what switches you will use for auto on lights when doors are open, I have been looking around but can’t find anything

[@ParkersReef]

Just Reed switches from Jaycar or eBay, nothing fancy!

[@jaksmith6465]

would love a video about how you wired and programmed those doors n lifts

[@ParkersReef]

well, you are in luck! Light frame: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqSwhJaAj66cf7M Cabinetry: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3aWZZWVgMubidk

[@coralfragsaus6021]

looks good mate. I would look into having some kind of plastic or t-slot strip the doors close onto instead of the furry stuff.

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah? What's your thought process behind that?

[@coralfragsaus6021]

@@ParkersReef the furry stuff just is not very effective after time, traps dusts looks dirty and warps after enough opening and closings because it needs to be so flush it will rub. but most importantly its a no compromise tank, you really wanna see the stuff between your doors every day?

[@ParkersReef]

@@coralfragsaus6021 yeah fair enough. I'm not overly sure how t-slot strip would work? It is to mount to the edge of the doors, not the t-slot?

[@coralfragsaus6021]

@@ParkersReef so for the bottom the left hand side door closes right of the t-slot if it closed flush in the middle together with the other door it wouldn't be and issue so you need another 1 inch t-slot to fill the gap better. unless there is some parallax error going on in the video throwing me off

[@ParkersReef]

One inch t slot? The gap is only a couple of millimetres?

[@BlueTeamHF]

Hello from Slovenia. What material did u use for door panels ? Because needs to be waterproff i mean safe from high salt humidity...

[@ParkersReef]

Yes, correct! It is a water sealed kitchen cabinet material. Designed to be used in wet areas and has held up beautifully in the three years so far

[@richardportelli1983]

Do you have some ventilation inside the sump area? Those hinges will rust unless they are titanium.

[@ParkersReef]

They’re certainly not titanium, there is ventilation, however I’m comfortable replacing hinges every few years