John's Mixed Reef Masterpiece!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- John is a great reefing friend of mine and I am so excited to be able to showcase his absolutely amazing mixed reef with you all.
Starting life out as a fish only system that got converted in to a reef, there are a heap of amazing stories about the tank and the inhabitants that you could listen to all day.
I've done my best to concatenate this down into a 30min video, but if you have any further questions for John or myself - be sure to fire them down in the comments section below.
*Check out the video on Sulphur Reactors here*
• Using a Sulphur Reacto...
Our tank never looks that good when I film it. Thanks to you and the family for spending a few hours with us Sam. You've done an amazing job on the video. And thanks for all your advice over the past few years
Thank you for welcoming my family into your home and showing us your amazing reef tank. It is an absolute beauty, well done!
Absolutely stunning tank John. Very inspirational stuff.
Your compliment about how he handled the low iodine was spot on. Kudos for the acknowledgment and that is definitely a victory
Thank you!!
This really is the best hobby in the world. Can’t wait to be settled in a house permanently so I can do a huge tank like this !
You bet mate, get into it!!
Lots of great information in this video, really enjoyed watching
Thanks for watching!
Good job on the reef tank . Your doin something right !
absolutely he is!
Simplicity at its best.
Results from a basic-approach system speak for themselves. Bells and whistles are over rated, this tank is absolute proof of that!
Awesome tank
Agreed!!
John’s mixed reef tank looks great. He has taken his time and it shows. Thanks for the tour Sam.
Thanks for watching mate!
He had a beautiful tank. Very simple system. I loved his comment about the sand. Another one for team sand lol.
Team sand all the way! John's system is one to aspire to, such a lovely mix of all things reef related!
Amazing video! And well done John, what an incredible tank! 🤩👏
Thanks for watching Lauren, enjoying the progress of your channel too :)
@@ParkersReef thanks so much!! Really appreciate it 😊
Thanks Lauren, keep up the great work on your channel. There is obviously a demand for lower tech approaches
Tech all the way!! 😂
Awesome 👏 mixed reef tank talk from John in this video, I love hearing about other reefers talk on how their tanks have evolved over time, what they do to maintain it’s beauty, just full of great 👍 info.
Something I hope you will find interesting Sam, 🤔I watched a video from Reefs, titled Learning about Aquarium Lighting with Tullio of Reef Brite.
I’m sure you will know a lot of what’s being said, but for instance he talks about in one segment what par measures and what it doesn’t, if you find it’s got substance, you could maybe share. 👍
Cheers buddy. 👍🏴
Thanks John! Yes I have seen the talks Tullio has done, he is a very intelligent person!
Great content as always mate. Your delivery is so natural. Sometimes YT does get its recommendations on point.
Thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment!
Great video. Becoming my favorite channel. Thank you for the quality videos. Been reefing for 17 years myself. Appreciate your work.
Thanks for watching mate!
You need more subs. Such good regular content.
Cheers mate! I'm blown away by our subscriber numbers but will always welcome more!
Great tank, and very informative commentary.
Cracking shots with the DSLR too - great way to show off the micro details...
Glad it was helpful!
Nice refreshing watch that one. Even the Mrs enjoyed it. Normally reefing videos put her to sleep. Beautiful tank a d great vibes fellas
thanks so much Tim, glad you (and your partner!) enjoyed it!
Beautiful mixed reef thanks for sharing
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Thanks for watching!
@@ParkersReef you’re new tank is looking great !!!
Thank you sir!!
Add sand for stability: seems to be a reoccurring theme. Great job guys. Tanks look fantastic.
Totally agree!!
love watching reef tank tours, its great to see how people run their systems. amazing tank john + Jeremy
Couldn’t agree more, they are my favourite videos to do!
Keep up the good work mate, Enjoying your videos here in the UK.
Thanks so much Vincent!
Maybe the best looking tank I've ever seen
Agreed!!
These type of videos are great - you learn so much from others in this hobby. Beautiful tank & very simple!
couldn't agree more!
Colorful and clean tank. Healthy fish. Awesome
It’s a ripper!!
amazing watching from malaysia
Thank you!!
Beautiful set up. I love tanks that are simple and just works. Nothing too over complicated. I would love to try one of those cove skimmers, wish we could get them more easily in the USA.
I got your email, see what we can do for you :)
Beautiful Reef tank!
Thank you!!
Nice tank the corals and fish look rearly healthy it's nice to see a good looking marine aquarium keep up the good work looks impressive
It’s a bloody ripper of a tank a true testament of the time and effort John and Jeremy put into it
Bit late to the vid but holy! What a stunning set up and beautiful corals and fish
Haha better late than never mate 👍🏻
Love these love videos, with chats to tank owners. Nice 1 Sam
thanks Mark!
Funny how those yellow tangs start to appreciate in value. Glad I grabbed a flame wrasse before the ban.
yeah you bet, we take things for granted sometimes until it is no longer available!
Appsolutly stunning tank. Insane beauty
agreed!
Stunner of a tank. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Great video! Well done Sam! Awesome tank too!
Cheers!
What a beautiful piece of ocean that is and the best part is how they have followed the KISS method. The fish that he has are almost same as what I have on my list and now finally in the tank as well but maybe one too many tangs in my tank. Definitely awesome mixed reef that I have seen thusfar and that welso is just mind blowing.. thanks m8 for the awesome content..
Thanks for watching :)
Beautiful tank John. Nice work! Thanks for sharing it with us!
thanks for watching!
Really enjoy your tank features, this ones a gem, shows KISS works just fine👍
Thanks mate and yes - it really does show how you can keep a beatiful amazing reef without every gadget under the sun!
Beautiful tank for sure, hope that fish does the trick with that aiptasia !
Fingers crossed! They pretty much always eat aptasia, but it’s a matter of getting them back out again before they eat other stuff!
Fantastic video really enjoyed
Thank you!
Excellent mixed tank😘
Absolutely!
So incredible 😍 how would you tear yourself away from a tank like that. I'd get nothing else done 🤣
haha I know right, such a stunning tank
Love these types of video's. Amazing tank perfection
Cheers!
Nice just shows you dont need exotic gear to have a nice tank. Cheers parker
thank you for watching and thank you for appreciating John's amazing tank :D
Love your channel
It is indeed a masterpiece.
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Great video,keep it up!🐳🐋🐬🐟🐠🐡🦈🐚
Thank you!
Great video. I love these types of videos. That tank is beautiful!!!
thanks so much for watching :)
Great video Sam! Such a gorgeous tank John has!
I think so too!
Thanks for the video...he must of changed something in his tank to be 4yrs old, i know that coral in the tank doesnt grow that slow...great video....awesome tank!
Some of the coral is very new :)
Beautiful reef! I love that the tank itself is tall. Anything taller then 24" makes it look so much bigger than it is. I know the trend is shallower but I love taller even if it's harder. The stand being tall too probably helps make it look larger in real life as well.
yes! Both the height of the stand and the tank combine to make a stunning reef, perfect viewing angle in my opinion
Beautiful
It’s lovely isn’t it :)
Another UK reefer enjoying your videos Sam keep them coming :)
Glad to hear your enjoying it Andy!!!
beautiful tank!
Agreed, John has done an amazing job!
Shameless plug I did a video on John's tank on my channel as well! 😅😅. Gee his tank has taken off since I was there great to see an update!
Nicely done!!!
That is mesmerizing and so beautiful. I would build it into a wall :)
It's a lovely display!
Great video, very well done!! I loved the overall cadence and the level of detail regarding the fish, coral and tech stuff. And John's reef is SPECTACULAR. Question, what camera did you shoot this with and was there a special lens?
thanks for watching! I shoot the video with my iphone 11 pro and a brown filter.
The stills I am taking with my canon R6 and 100mm F2.8L macro lens. No filter needed for that :)
@@ParkersReef Wow, I guess I need to upgrade my iPhone 6s! Thank you for the info and the fast reply.
Anytime!!
Well done on creating such a beautiful, thriving ecosystem John and Jeremy. Your creation is zen af, I can feel the tranquillity through the screen!! 🤌👌
Yes, Zen is the perfect adjective!
This is beautiful 🤩
Agreed!
That reef is a beast! How do you maintain that large of a reef when you go on holiday/vacation?
Great question Ron, we'll see if John replies (he's pretty active in the comments here!)
Hi Ron, the truth is Ive been very lucky in having my son live with us. Our holidays have never clashed over the past 5 years so there has always been someone home. I think the longest the tank has been left on its own is a long weekend and that's easily managed with auto feeder and our ATO is large enough to handle 3 days evaporation
@@simmo56able nice!! That’s awesome to have someone look after your reef when you’re gone. That’s always a concern of mine. When I go on vacations I have to set up an ATO that can last long enough.
Cheers!
Thanks for the viewing. The tank is awesome and it’s simplicity is reassuring and amazing to note. There is one fish which wasn’t mentioned a blue black and white one which appears alone onscreen at 33:07. What is it?
Thanks for watching! It is a Bellus angel, a reef safe stunning specimen!
It is lovely and simple just gose to show you don't need all the fancy gizmos
KISS reefing at it's best. Results to prove it to!
Awesome Video!!! 👍
Thank you!
Really nice video!
Thank you :)
What a stunning tank! ❤❤ could I ask what wrasse that isswimming at the top? ( Ruby ) 😊
It’s a beauty!! Hmm I’m not great with wrasse, from memory it was a ruby wrasse though?
@@ParkersReef cheers Parker 😊
Do John and Jeremy quarantine their coral? If so, where? If not, any pest problems?
Yeah great question! I am not 100% sure what their process was of adding new coral.
What an awesome setup! Your experience is really shining through John. Can’t wait to pick your brain on some of the things I’m struggling with.
Great work as always showcasing the setup Sam.
Yes, im looking forward to seeing your tank in person as well Joe
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#reefgoals. 😊
I reckon!!
Does it matter if the plastic bin is not food safe material for the auto top up water? Thanks
Be ideal if it was, but as long as it isn’t leaching elements, it’ll be fine
Sam , Johns reef amazing , my tank is a bit similar but not near johns , i noticed that when John started to explain his system down below and his levels he didn't mention PH , i am assuming by his coral growth and dosing system that he is not having a problem with it . But he says he may switch to a Calcium reactor , because of the amount of two part he is using . Well i took that step and changed over , my system is 150 gal mix reef also { 5 ft tank } . Its a lot less hassle than two part , but its not that easy , you still have two teak it every now and then to maintain bubble and drip rate. , the only negative i am experiencing is a suppressed PH because of the excess CO2 . i am currently trying a CO2 scrubber but doesn't seem to be helping much , If you are familiar with the problem can you recommend what the pros like John might use ?
Hey Matt! Firstly, to make calcium reactors dead simple - I highly recommend carbon doser regulators. They are so consistent and easy to dial in, it makes the whole calcium reactor thing a non-event (in my opinion anyway!).
As for keeping PH up in a calcium reactor system, there are two things I'd recommend (well, 2.5). First is a second degas chamber for your calcium reactor. This is essentially just another chamber that the effluent goes into that is full of media. It basically uses up any remaining c02 and gives you a little stronger effluent. Fairly cheap and simple to setup. Secondly, I highly recommend adding kalkwasser if you have the space. It will help keep your PH up like no tomorrow. Lastly, the half thing I'd recommend - is not to worry about ph. If it is over 7.7, that is fine, just let the tank do it's thing :)
@@ParkersReef Thanks so much for the tips , i am going to try that second chamber and kalkwasser , another good one someone told me is to drip the effluent into the refugium and whats exiting the refugium into the venture of the skimmer . Anyway , Thanks for replying.
@@mattfish9 yes that is also a good idea, the macro algae will love the c02!
Hi Matt, our pH has sat at 7.9 since day one and drops to 7.8 during winter when everything is closed up. Just a week ago I added a Kalk reactor so that is still bedding itself in and I am yet to see an increase in pH
@@simmo56able interesting, no increase yet.... I'd expect from those levels you'd see an increase quickly (as you know, ph is not a linear scale, so a kalk mix of 10+ should make a quick difference to a tank ph of 7.9. Curious if you can measure the ph of your kalk effluent?
Great video mate, my question was what is he doing to keep the temperature down on the tank? I didn't see a chiller at all ?
yeah great question! I didn't see any chiller or fans, so can only assume it is via the house cooling :)
Hi Ryan, Sam's right there is no chiller. We do have a couple of fans we mount on the sump in summer but living in Melbourne we have more issues with temperature swings than we do with long hot spells. Even on really hot 40 degree days our tank has never gotten over 26.5 degrees.
Beautifull tank and video!!I just bought a used korallin biodenirator,it has the inlet,outlet but don’t know what the 3rd line is for,the line comes from the middle of the reactor
possibly a degas line? Is it small and have a little tap on it?
@@ParkersReef you’re right!!there is a tap on it.
yeah that is to let any built up gas out every few days. Personally, you're likely to only ever use it during set up then leave it closed for the rest of the time
@@ParkersReef ok awesome man,thanks for all your help
@@mikeydee7815 anytime!
I really enjoyed every minute of this video. Can I ask what type of lens and filter are you using during filming?
Thanks for watching! For filming I just use an iPhone 11 Pro with a Rise Brown filter. Sounds odd, but works quite well. For still shots, I use a Canon R6 with no filter :)
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Very beautiful mixed reef tank! Gongrats! I am upgrading to a tank exactly the same dimensions just 2" shorter, i already have 3 hydras 52 from my previous tank, i think i will need some more light. Do you think a refugium it's a good idea or going with a sulfur reactor it's actually a "cleaner" solution?
Sulphur will target nitrate only, it’s very tuneable too and pretty well set and forget. That being said, a fuge is a much more natural approach and has lots of other benefits too (ph, absorbs more organics and is a great hole for pods)
@@ParkersReef You are right, i have to consider the advantages and disadvantages and make my mind. Thanks for your reply 🖒
Love the DSLR shots what camera do you use? And go you use filters or is it all in post?
Thanks mate! I recently upgraded from a Canon 5D3 to an R6, cant say I have noticed any improvement in image quality - but the autofocus is superb! No filters, all post processing. Shoot raw, adjust white balance, dehaze, highlights and shadows - done :)
Hi, sorry if I missed it, but what is the purple-blue Acropora in the middle of the tank?? Is it named and popular in Australia?? Nice display and love the KISS principal.
We’ve just named it “Cadbury Purple” but it’s not commonly named here yet :)
@@ParkersReef like it very apt.
How do you keep the inside corners looking like new?
good questions, I'd love to hear John's tips too! Hopefully he will see and reply soon :)
Hey Wally N, John here, I assume you mean the silicone joins in the corners of the tank. We don't really do anything special but we are very careful not to push our glass cleaner into the silicone because you only need to lift it a tiny bit and algae will grow under there. If I've misunderstood the question just let me know. Oh, and one other tip, we never leave the glass cleaner in the tank once finished cleaning. If you do you not only risk metal leakage from the magnet but the pressure of the magnet bends the metal cleaning blade and makes them less effective
I really enjoyed this. I'd like to know the drip rate used for the sulfur denitrator.
Glad to hear! I’ll see if John jumps in, but it looked around a drop every 1.5 - 2 seconds :)
Once tuned in we had it running about 5 drips per second but just 2 weeks ago we had to add some more sulphur so we were still in the process of tuning again when Sam filmed the video so it was probably running about 1 drop per second on the day
i'd take that zoa rock in a minute, but shipping to the US might be an issue ;)
Haha yes it likely would!!
hi sam great review, how do I go about purchasing one of those frags, im in hastings thanks john
Are you on Facebook at all mate? If so, shoot me a message, or email me sparker at deakin dot edu dot au and I’ll get you two connected :)
what camera did you use? any filter?
Filming was done on iPhone with filter. Photography done on DSLR with no filter
how does he clean his sandbed
Great question! I am not sure, I will see if I can follow up with John to find out for you
Hi Michael, I must be honest and say it doesn't happen very often but when I do I just use a long suction vacuum you can pick up from any LFS and run it straight into a bucket. We have quite a few snails in the tank and we have tried sand sifting star fish but they eventually get picked off (arms slowly eaten) by one of our fish. We have a lot of coral on the sand bed and I don't like disturbing them too much. However, now that you have mentioned it, it does look a little discoloured so you've given me a job for the Easter break.
I see you are using sulfur reactor for your tank. Is the reactor need circular pump ? Or just water in and out in control of drop
you can run either way, you will get better results (or more effective results) from a recirculating pump though
Thanks and in your system you are using reactor without circular pump right ?
@@HieuHoang-fz6di Im not running either at the moment, but when I was, I was using the recirculation pump on one tank and flow through on another. Recirculation was about 20x as powerful
Nothing wrong with jebao pumps, I love em and the other brands are 10×'s more then what they're worth. Just my opinion and figure I'd throw my 2 cents in.
you bet mate, when they work they work great! I like a little insurance on my return pump is all :P
What is that striped fish that eats aptasia?
Aussie stripey
What is the name of that aptasia eating fish? Care level? Love the vid and the channel! Cheers from Texas!
Thanks for watching mate! The aptasia eating fish is an “Australian stripey”
Be warned, after eating the aptasia - they will eat anything else!
@@ParkersReef so they will go after corals?
@@thesaltexperience1153 absolutely yes. Likely hit aptasia first though
What kind of fish is the anti-aptasia fish?
Australian stripey :)
And he has cleaned up all the aiptasia in just 24days. Now to rehome him.
Excellent video. What fish is that fir the aptasia problem in qt called?
Thanks for watching! It is an "Australian Stripy" Great fish for smashing aptasia, but once they are all gone they will eat almost any other coral
@@ParkersReef dang we need those in the USA lol. Thank you for the reply.
@@angelnieves6087 you certainly do get them over there, I saw a video where Mr saltwater tank tv had them in his display
@@ParkersReef ok awesome I’ll try and look around for that little fella. ThAnk you. 👍👊
How do we get a frag from this amazing reef?
hey John - if you are on facebook I can connect you, otherwise shoot me an email at: sparker at deakin dot edu dot au and I'll connect you both.
Are you based in Victoria?
I thought Australian stripeys are not reef safe
They will eat coral, but usually aptasia first :)
@@ParkersReef so basically, get them to eat the aiptasia first, then catch them before they eat the coral
Correct :)
And after just 24 days he has cleaned up our aiptasia issue and now he will hopefully be rehomed
Worst camera work I have seen. Making me sea sick with all the movement. How are we supposed to see look at any of the corals with all the zooming in and out side to side. Slow it down a little .
Sorry you feel that way! Got some videos you've taken I can use for inspiration?
@@ParkersReef no videos. Just saying. Slow it down and maybe stop on each coral for a few moments to really see them.
Ah that’s a shame, was hoping to see your example. Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻
@@ParkersReef check out king tide corals channel. How he does some stills just from a few moments.
@@MrFaz-il3ti that’s amazing, you won’t feel sea sick anymore!!