Dream Reef Tank Sump!!!

A huge milestone in setting up this dream reef tank build is the engine room, otherwise known as a sump.
In this video I take you through the sump I've had custom built by the fine folks at Hmahli Australia to meet the exact requirements for my new display tank.
This thing is a piece of art, I hope you enjoy the video as much as I did making it.
If you would like to enquire about getting your own incredible sump, check out the options and contact details at:
hmahliaustrali...
Eric does ship worldwide!!!

[@AvengX22]

The best sump I've ever seen.

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you!!

[@jasoncelentani8701]

By far, the best sump I’ve ever seen. Any updates?

[@ParkersReef]

@jasoncelentani8701 yes there is! Check out the latest here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6jGeJyHbNiff9Usi=GXU57M2ggOWiKwA8

[@kevinw7044]

The King of sumps. That is excellent.

[@ParkersReef]

thanks man!

[@iwantosavemoney]

Very very nice my friend

[@ParkersReef]

Appreciate it!

[@ahmetmutlu3779]

Only This amazing sump would suit this amazing video series

[@ParkersReef]

haha thanks mate, appreciate it!

[@ARandomTrex]

I absolutely love the plumbing layout. No need to have pipes running everywhere and less bends for head pressure. Great design

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you :)

[@CountryMusicNow]

So pretty

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks!

[@jeffthomas7383]

Eric is an artist! This is one amazing sump. I actually think it is a very good value. Congratulations.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks mate, I am happy :)

[@WackyJack]

Man...talk about a dream sump. Love the idea using the tubes for algae tumble!

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it!

[@SharbucklesReef]

That is one hell of a sump. Holy smokes. Can’t wait to see this thing running!

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@prabirsarkar1732]

Fantastic...covers all the requirements in minute detail.

[@ParkersReef]

Glad it was helpful!

[@goschgosch7403]

The most beautyfull sump i have ever seen. At first i thought that the kessil is for fraqs. Greetings from germany

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you so much! Yes you could use it as a frag section if you wanted!

[@goschgosch7403]

Thanks for replying. I love your videos. You are in my opinion one of the best reef-youtuber in the world. I still struggle with hundreds of aiptasia in my aquarium. So i always watch videos how to improve my hobby. Thank you for your videos.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks so much for the kind words. Has made my day 🙏🏻

[@Phangmaster]

That's a real work of art, I just hope new aquarists watching this don't think that all this stuff is necessary. This is the Rolls Royce of sumps, the Ford of sumps will do just fine.

[@ParkersReef]

Absolutely agree! Sumps can be as basic as a single sectioned tub and still work just fine

[@sierradelta8920]

Holy smokes man that thing is impressive!!

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you!

[@davidmichael3137]

Gorgeous and I am super jelly. I would like to offer a tip. That light for the refugium is going to cause coralline algae to grow on our skimmer. It did on my sump. I added another divider for the light to prevent it from shinning light in the areas of the tank that you dont want things to grow......SUPER SEXY SETUP. I love this tank, stand, and sump....I agree on the filter pad, its true it will attract detritus but its also an easy clean with a ton of positive reasons why to have it on there.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks for the tips mate :)

[@johngalactus4014]

Beautiful sump! Never thought a sump can look that good.

[@ParkersReef]

Hahaha yeah it’s a ripper!

[@caseygray6028]

This is exactly what I want for my dream tank

[@ParkersReef]

It's been a fantastic sump!

[@raptor1217]

Sam this is second to none mate. If I said I wasn’t a lil jealous I’d be lying! Cracking build mate, top quality as usual bud. Can’t wait to see the progress.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks 👍

[@MrKeithHoward]

Impressive build. Best wishes from the Rock of Gibraltar on the other side of the globe - look forward in seeing your next steps to a future reef set-up.

[@ParkersReef]

Wow the hobbit is following, what an honour 😬😅😎

[@matthewtate4904]

Grate , im hopeing to have reef tank of my owen soon in the process getting parts for my reef Project ,some day ill have a set up my owen meny thanks Matthew

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers Matthew, good luck with your reefing journey!

[@JVS_Tarnished]

Awesome sump. Sumps now a days look better than the displays

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah they are show pieces these days huh?!

[@TheMeridaman]

What an amazing sump. The whole setup so far is incredible. Well envious.

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers mate!

[@aarondeane6934]

Top notch Sam. You must be stoked. Epic workmanship Eric. Hat of for top quality

[@ParkersReef]

Very happy mate :)

[@petesreef1891]

Brilliant sump Sam piece of art gonna be good this 👍👍👍

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers mate!

[@joseluisrodriguez2900]

Amazing sump congratulations 😀

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you!

[@michelhaineault6654]

this hobby is going crazyyyyy $$$

[@ParkersReef]

It doesn’t have to be, but it certainly can be if you want it to be!

[@coastalclownfish]

I dont know what to say Sam....... I'm jealous, envious of your design, envious you got a Hmahli sump🥰, envious of the pumps 😱, you can stop now 😂. Great choice mate, you can't go wrong with Eric's gear, love the name etched, tops it off 👌

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers mate!

[@sheemkhaa9933]

Wtf damn that is one hell of a sump you have there looks like one of those only 5 made limited edition. You gonna make other reefer remake their sump all over again with auto baffle up n down. I love it and I'm sure many will also after watching this video thumbs 👍 up all the way.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks so much mate 👍🏻

[@sylvesterreef2637]

Hi beautiful happy for you dream built 👍🔥🔥🔥

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@taylor4tails]

All of the bulk heads!! Hmahli such a premium product. Looks great, looking forward to how the sump as well as the tank goes.

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah it’s a quality bit of kit that’s for sure :)

[@travelingrabbit2222]

That look so clean, welll worth the price

[@ParkersReef]

It’s been an awesome sump 👌🏻

[@GuruNick]

Wow that really is a dream sump. You've thought through everything! enjoy

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you sir!

[@RWAquariumPages]

Such an Amazing sump design, love how clean and simple it is.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks so much!

[@HappyBuddhaBoyd]

Looks absolutely perfect. Great design. I, personally, do not use filter rollers... but great design.

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah it’s one of those things you either love or hate, easy to remove if I change my mind though :)

[@lamontejohnson7200]

Parker, that is absolutely amazing. I'm excited to see what it looks like and it's not even my tank. Happy reefing to you of Southern California.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks a bunch! Be sure to check out my later vids on the dream reef for more updates!

[@TheFiscallySound]

I'll enjoy watching this build come together. I purchased only a 41 gallon waterbox and its a work in progress. Its been dry several months as I research and build a mixing station. Im in no hurry and am taking things slowly. I should finally be putting water in it in a few weeks and will let it cycle for a month or two. Can't wait to put a few fish in it and then frags in 4 months or so

[@ParkersReef]

Exciting times mate!!!

[@insanity4224]

Super impressed. The air flow through the bio media is interesting, basically a ‘reverse trickle filter’ lol. It will at the very least be good for oxygenation.

[@ParkersReef]

yeah its popular at the moment, easy to implement but also easy to take off if it goes out of fashion :P

[@XXZombieXHunter]

This popped up as suggested video, very impressive sump!

[@ParkersReef]

Glad you liked it!

[@pedro8284]

Wow, that is one epic sump and actually looks like it cost more than what you paid. Something as custom and well designed as that will all add to the wow factor of your dream tank. Well done Sam and looking forward to the next stages.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks very much Peter 👍🏻

[@simmo56able]

Awesome sump. Well thought out layout and I love the simple colours which match the tank beautifully. Cant wait to see it fine tuned and in action

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks mate :)

[@jackkain7141]

Looking forward to seeing this fully plumbed, mostly to see how you run the crazy amount of bulkhead lines.

[@ParkersReef]

You and me both!

[@davidhicks1155]

That is a gorgeous sump On your RODI system add a delay relay and a second solenoid valve so when your sump reservoir calls for more water the system will send the first bit of waters to the drain instead of the sump reservoir. My solenoid for this bypass is located prior to the DI resin to not waster resin on the TDS creep water.

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah have had a couple others suggest this, is a bloody great idea that I will definitely set up - cheers!

[@ryanoliveira214]

I’ve never been so aroused by an acrylic box!

[@ParkersReef]

Hahaha gold!

[@GREGELZZ]

Eric is a great guy and does quality work! His a local to me, Good to see some quality reef gear being produced here in Wollongong

[@ParkersReef]

Eric is a bloody champ, too bloke 👍🏻

[@donsmith7979]

That is a Beauty ! Ya it's expensive but over a short time that cost won't even be a thing anymore. Planning/building takes time but well worth it. We can see that in your system. Great job ! Pro tip: on any media reactors outputs place a tee and two valves so you can purge initial new media start up tank water rinse into a waste bucket and not into your tank. Ya know carbon dust etc. When the water is running clean then direct it back into system. I'm building my dream system right now too: 48"x 32"x 20" tall Lagoon(CA earthquake's). 37 years reefing, still learning. I'm running two L1's witch are way more than I need and so :Tip #2 closed loops into sump w/valves for both those adjustable return pumps so they can stretch their legs.Churning water is great for aeration. Bla Bla Sorry. CA USA

[@ParkersReef]

That is great thinking, I like it!

[@dominicaubrey4588]

Love that fuge section

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers! I am hoping it works well

[@coralfragsaus6021]

I left after you said its not the cat, i will thumbs up anyway.

[@ParkersReef]

hahahahaha gold

[@paulmeneely]

Fantastic sump Parker😉 . Look forward to seeing it working.

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers mate!

[@mudasirmohammed6778]

Great work mate, just started in this hobby with my reef tank and already a big fan of yours. May God bless you and the family.

[@donsmith7979]

This is a top quality build to learn from. His previous tank is proof of great results.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks mate!

[@mudasirmohammed6778]

Parkers Reef would love to keep in touch, my first Batch of fish dead due to a parasite on the tank. Now doing the 72 days treatment starts for the tank. Cheers

[@Ionskigaming]

I can’t wait to see this tank running man. What a build so far. Love the videos.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks so much!!!

[@Val_Halla777]

Nicely Done! Turned out stunning..as expected. Awesome man👍

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@deenice48]

Yes I love your video and your ideas your setup enjoy for life

[@ParkersReef]

thank you, glad you are enjoying the content!

[@emmanuelperez4830]

Amazing video love the reef. You have me rethinking my sump design for my new reef build

[@ParkersReef]

Glad you enjoyed it mate 👍🏻

[@ryanh2300]

Looking forward to seeing it all put together. Congratulations on your dream tank looks beautiful.

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you so much :)

[@garysutherland2369]

Absolutely awesome build Sam, and Eric really is a master craftsman. Perfection. 😀👍👍

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers mate!

[@andrewk5410]

Hey mate, amateur reefer here from Sydney. Just stumbled on your channel and this video! I'm so inspired! Amazing setup!! Will check out your other vids and follow your journey! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks so much!!

[@tc6793]

Let's see it runs... can't wait.

[@ParkersReef]

not long now :)

[@marcusfessler7082]

Beautiful SUMP, I am jealous. Cheers!

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks!!

[@tonycloseukreef3799]

Great build well thought out looking forward to next video

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks mate!

[@2010johnking]

That is an incredible setup. Probably more money than my whole 40 breeder reef setup that I'm working on.

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah that is fair, I've been saving for this for the good part of a decade :D

[@nelsoncarter915]

WOW WOW WOW... Awesome sump.. Honestly thought it would have been more than 4K given the design phase as well.. so so pretty and shiny.. Almost a shame to fill it with salt water and get it all gunked up.. You will spend the next 20 years trying to keep it looking as clean as Andy"s sumps at Fishworld LOL

[@ParkersReef]

Hahahaha no one can keep their sump and clean as Leanne and Andy!

[@nelsoncarter915]

Everytime I walk in there Im thinking OMG. Did these guys sleep last night? Its like they spend every night cleaning all night.. But I guess thats not true cause they found time to start a family LOL Congrats to them! 😊

[@ParkersReef]

I did see that, great news for a lovely couple :)

[@Rj-kv5kj]

Incredible Setup...

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you!

[@davidwaters7345]

That’s a BEAUTIFUL. Sump 👍👍👍

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers mate!

[@davidwaters7345]

and 2 abyzz return pumps 👀 😁

[@ParkersReef]

stacked with gear!

[@davidwaters7345]

Stacked with quality gear 👍👍👍

[@ParkersReef]

Have been very impressed with abyzz pumps and my family owned a pump business for a couple decades!

[@nicholasweston1576]

PIMPIN' sump just a little Jellis of it.😎

[@ParkersReef]

Haha cheers mate

[@Mangobrain82]

Money doesn't buy happiness but it can buy you some really sweet equipment.

[@ParkersReef]

Hahaha it can. But yes, it does take a lot of savings!!!

[@MrJack079]

That is an awesome sump. Enjoy!

[@ParkersReef]

thanks mate!

[@trentwalsh8168]

Thats simply put. Second to none

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers mate!

[@CLINNYY_1]

Soooo beautiful

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers man!

[@reeferjay23]

Another great vid. Congrats on the new sump mate 👏

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks Jesse!

[@kkrishna9791]

Best sump I have seen was jsreef display refugium sump

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers mate!

[@ParkersReef]

Got a link to his setup?

[@RogueAquariums]

Beautiful functional sump Sam. Well built and I like how each part of the sump serves each purpose. Love that filter roller & how you can program it.

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you very much!

[@steveroberts9331]

Really nice buddy. Good luck with it.

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks!!!

[@corsair371]

Beautiful sump. I want to cry 😢 💰$$$$$$$

[@ParkersReef]

Haha thanks

[@apunderwaterdistractions9865]

Wow that is awesome great looking sump 👍🏼

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks!!

[@kylemcavoy6397]

Absolutely 💯 amazing sump dude

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you!

[@ianawesome4875]

I think 4k aus is value! Very lucky man.

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah im happy, I just know a lot of people don’t get it :)

[@tsurro8086]

Allot of thought went into it, some I like some I don’t, good luck!

[@ParkersReef]

Haha yeah fair enough too! Thank you :)

[@JasenHicksFGC]

I borrowed the idea for your fuge light mounting solution 😁

[@ParkersReef]

Nice one!!

[@Andrew-G77]

That looks great. Instead of using sponge or filter floss in the narrow section to trap any rogue chaeto, have a look at Japanese matting. It’s used in pond filters, isn’t overly fine so won’t clog, and it’s quite rigid, so is really easy to take outside and hose clean. I used it in my freshwater sump to contain K1 media, and it worked really well.

[@ParkersReef]

That’s exactly the stuff I was looking at - great minds ;)

[@Andrew-G77]

Ideal! I recommend using an angle grinder (or similar) to cut it to size. 👍

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah perfect, thanks for the tip - I’ll have to track some down and get cutting 😅

[@dragonshadow3707]

It's a lovely set up bud happy for you I want to make my dream tank to but moving hopefully soon ones we get our new house I will be building it cant wait to see your tank with water 💦 ;)

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@hatrik2910]

Looks amazing, well done mate and very well thought out! With the elevated TDS from your RODI at start-up, have you considered using a flush solenoid valve and delay timer relay? When your RODI fill solenoid comes on, use that signal to trigger the delay timer relay to turn on, then it will automatically turn off again after a user-defined period of time. The flush solenoid valve connects to the RODI waste line, basically replacing the manual flush valve, and has a small inbuilt adjustable valve (via a plastic Phillips head screw) so that when closed it still lets a small amount of water through as the normal waste. When energised it opens up to flush the RO membrane. The delay timer relay modules and flush valves are both available on eBay / Aliexpress. Just a suggestion to eliminate that issue :)

[@ParkersReef]

Sensational thought, I am going to follow up on this, brilliant idea!

[@glenbuyer8738]

Was thinking the same thing, if you wanted a fairly cheap turn key solution you could something like the smart buddy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imqslmSqhaubd80 it has a pressure boost function as well, not sure if they are sold in Australia but maybe something to have a look at

[@hatrik2910]

​@@ParkersReef Nice! Here's a couple of links - www.ebay.com.au/itm/DC-5V-9V-12V-Adjustable-Timing-Delay-Time-Timer-Turn-on-off-Relay-Switch-Module/191949280682?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D9a946df2ef9c4544ad9566b59a8d8170%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D8%26rkt%3D30%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D124185519126%26itm%3D191949280682%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2386202%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2386202.c100677.m4598 and www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-4-24V-Inlet-Feed-Water-Solenoid-Valve-Automatic-Control/183630657268?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[@ParkersReef]

will check it out, thanks guys

[@tstanley01]

@@ParkersReef if you are using DI, then TDS creep shouldn't be a concern for the water quality, because the DI should pick up any excess TDS from the membrane. The issue is that it does consume more DI resin than is necessary if you flush the first bit of RO water. There is obviously a break even period for DI vs building the time system you are talking about. If you do install a flushing system, make sure you install it after the RO membrane, but before the DI. If you just flush water after the DI, before it goes into your tank, you have defeated the purpose of the system.

[@VinnysAquatics]

So friggin cool 👍👍👍 that is sump thing 😃

[@ParkersReef]

Hahahaha I see what you did there ;)

[@A1FELONY]

DIRTIES PART OF MY SUMP IS RETURN CHAMBER , HAVING IT THE BACK WOULD BE A NIGHTMARE.

[@ParkersReef]

and yet mine remains clean?

[@SEELE-ONE]

Legend says that simply standing near the sump is enough to cure all diseases

[@ParkersReef]

Hahahaha worth a shot 😂😅😬

[@MarcusMcNamara]

Congrats Sam! So excited for you! Also makes me even more excited to get mine which is coming soon!

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks so much mate, keen to see yours progress too!

[@KingsAquariumsAndAntWorld]

Another awesome video

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers!

[@sheldonjessup]

Congrats what an amazing looking sump!!!!

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you 😀

[@CharlesLales]

Yes, beautiful in design and implementation ;-)

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@leehempson9408]

Certainly looks “the nuts” Sam, looking forward to the tank getting wet!!

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers mate!

[@cheveburkinshaw860]

Very nice impressive . Top quality must b stocked n so keen to get running. I’d be working all nite to get going 😀😀😂😂

[@ParkersReef]

If only it was a matter of time to spend on the tank, it’d be done! Corona is holding us up with cabinetry and then we are off to the races!

[@cheveburkinshaw860]

N can’t rush the dream tank . 👍👍

[@ParkersReef]

Too true!

[@naanVimalSarminra]

Bigger than my main aquarium 😍

[@ParkersReef]

It’s a decent size!!

[@codyritenour8820]

Amazing congrats !

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you!!

[@ReefSYS]

Nice..

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks!!

[@DavidDavis311]

Love it! You might figure out a way to create a proper seal for the media chamber lid. Maybe some type of rubber strips. That salt is gonna find its way out of there.

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah, even if it limits it I am happy :)

[@yonofilm2692]

Nice broo

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks mate!

[@yonofilm2692]

@@ParkersReef wait your next video

[@hillonwheels8838]

Beautiful sump and great job thinking out placement of all your hardware. The only concern that I have is in the racetrack before the filter roller. I can see detritus building up in it overtime so hopefully it is relatively easy to be able to suck it clean. I have always seen with the roller filter the water going strait into the chamber that the roller mat is in. Other than that I am jealous of your set up and wish it was mine.

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah fair call, will have to see how it pans out :)

[@eatsleepreef9565]

I’m subbed absolutely beautiful build for sure 🤙🏼

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks for the sub!

[@stevemunn367]

Wow 👍🏻

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers mate!!

[@reefp5816]

wow

[@ParkersReef]

Whoop whoop!!!

[@Stevedola11]

Geez that sump is insanely awesome but must have cost the amount of small car!

[@ParkersReef]

yeah I think I shared the cost in the video, but it's been worth every penny!

[@edstar81]

sump looks huge until you put it under tank. Looks awesome bro! can't wait to see it up and running. Kinda sad there's no olive in the video tho :P hehe. keep up the great work

[@ParkersReef]

Hahaha yeah, I put it in the stand before doing the video - then thought I best take it back out as it looked tiny 😂😂😂