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Extra reefing goodness from Reef Dork :)
The ULTIMATE UV Steriliser! Deltec 10w & 48w UV Review
The Deltec UV Steriliser is the single best UV steriliser I've ever owned. In this video, I give you a full review of all of its features, and I'll show you how to install it.
Sump mount: reefdork.etsy.com/uk/listing/1830367045/deltec-48w-10w-uv-sump-mount
Deltec 10w UV krakencorals.co.uk/d-d-professional-complete-10w-uv-unit.html
Deltec 48w UV krakencorals.co.uk/d-d-48w-complete-uv-steriliser.html
Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: www.reefdork.etsy.com
The best algae scraper in the world - amzn.to/3lRCOVb
The best RO/DI filter for most people - amzn.to/46RXGRq
Best test kits for every parameter:
Salinity - amzn.to/3tkVovy
Alkalinity - amzn.to/3z8kKxM
Calcium - amzn.to/48ubKlL
Magnesium - amzn.to/3rnLYPD
Phosphate - amzn.to/3PQ2OxN
Nitrate - amzn.to/3wWfL1M
Some of these links have an affiliate code - so if you make a purchase, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!
For any commercial enquiries, please send me a PM, contact me via Instagram or leave a comment below.
Sump mount: reefdork.etsy.com/uk/listing/1830367045/deltec-48w-10w-uv-sump-mount
Deltec 10w UV krakencorals.co.uk/d-d-professional-complete-10w-uv-unit.html
Deltec 48w UV krakencorals.co.uk/d-d-48w-complete-uv-steriliser.html
Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: www.reefdork.etsy.com
The best algae scraper in the world - amzn.to/3lRCOVb
The best RO/DI filter for most people - amzn.to/46RXGRq
Best test kits for every parameter:
Salinity - amzn.to/3tkVovy
Alkalinity - amzn.to/3z8kKxM
Calcium - amzn.to/48ubKlL
Magnesium - amzn.to/3rnLYPD
Phosphate - amzn.to/3PQ2OxN
Nitrate - amzn.to/3wWfL1M
Some of these links have an affiliate code - so if you make a purchase, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!
For any commercial enquiries, please send me a PM, contact me via Instagram or leave a comment below.
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Bubble Magus ARF-S g2 Review (Budget Auto Filter Roller)
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Automatic filter rollers have become hugely popular in saltwater aquariums, but they are generally quite expensive. The Bubble Magus automatic filter roller is very cheap... does that mean it sucks?? 32mm Union coupler amzn.to/3OaFATw Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: www.reefdork.etsy.com The best algae scraper in the world - amzn.to/3lRCOVb The best RO/DI filter for most...
Unboxing The Surprisingly Impressive Gen 2 Nicrew HyperReef 150
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In this video, I unbox the new Gen 2 Nicrew HyperReef 150 LED light for saltwater aquariums. I show you everything you get in the box and give you my first impressions. Amazon link (not an affiliate link) www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBHD2V1W?th=1 Nicrew website (also no affiliate) www.nicrew.com/hyperreef-gen-2/ Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: www.reefdork.etsy.com The best alga...
Jecod DMP-40 Unboxing, Initial Impressions & Comparison With Vortech MP-40
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Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: www.reefdork.etsy.com The best algae scraper in the world - amzn.to/3lRCOVb The best RO/DI filter for most people - amzn.to/46RXGRq Best test kits for every parameter: Salinity - amzn.to/3tkVovy Alkalinity - amzn.to/3z8kKxM Calcium - amzn.to/48ubKlL Magnesium - amzn.to/3rnLYPD Phosphate - amzn.to/3PQ2OxN Nitrate - amzn.to/3wWfL1M Some of t...
Audio, Lighting & Video In a 7 Foot YouTube Studio (Reef Dork BTS Tour)
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A behind the scenes tour of my compact UA-cam studio! My UA-cam studio room measures 7 foot by 9 foot, so I'll show you how I deal with acoustics, lighting and background separation in a small room. This includes the Fuji X-S20, Sennheiser MKH50 microphone, Elgato key light air and much more! Raleno video light - amzn.to/3zXrXU6 Sennheisser MKH50 microphone - amzn.to/4eYPp2g Sennheiser headphon...
How To Make DIY Magnesium For Reef Tanks
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You need 2 kilos of magnesium chloride to make 5 litres of magnesium mix! Magnesium flakes - tinyurl.com/fu65ktsp 5L container - www.flatdoguk.com/jerrycan 5l~2978 Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: www.reefdork.etsy.com The best algae scraper in the world - amzn.to/3lRCOVb The best RO/DI filter for most people - amzn.to/46RXGRq Best test kits for every parameter: Salinity ...
Red Sea Dosing Tube Tidy Kit On The S-850
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A quick overview of the Red Sea ReefDose 4 Colour Tube Kit that I've installed on my Red Sea Reefer S-850 to tidy up my cabinet! Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: www.reefdork.etsy.com The best algae scraper in the world - amzn.to/3lRCOVb The best RO/DI filter for most people - amzn.to/46RXGRq Best test kits for every parameter: Salinity - amzn.to/3tkVovy Alkalinity - amzn...
DD Jump Guard Pro on the Red Sea Reefer S-850 G2: A Fiddly Install
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Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: www.reefdork.etsy.com The best algae scraper in the world - amzn.to/3lRCOVb The best RO/DI filter for most people - amzn.to/46RXGRq Best test kits for every parameter: Salinity - amzn.to/3tkVovy Alkalinity - amzn.to/3z8kKxM Calcium - amzn.to/48ubKlL Magnesium - amzn.to/3rnLYPD Phosphate - amzn.to/3PQ2OxN Nitrate - amzn.to/3wWfL1M Some of t...
Cheap, Simple Nano Tank Battery Backup
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Talentcell battery backup amzn.to/3UCnBcQ NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT AMAZON - TRY ALI E INSTEAD: shorturl.at/3Ztqk ZKSJ powerhead amzn.to/3UeFHQC ZKSJ return pump shorturl.at/jqxL7 Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: www.reefdork.etsy.com The best algae scraper in the world - amzn.to/3lRCOVb The best RO/DI filter for most people - amzn.to/46RXGRq Best test kits for every paramet...
The Ecotech Battery Backup Just Became Obsolete
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A battery backup is arguably an essential piece of equipment for a reef tank, but the most popular option, the Ecotech 24 hour battery backup, is expensive and heavy. In this video I share a plug and play alternative that's lightweight, compact and less than half the price. Litihum ion battery backup: amzn.to/49NTJ2f Adapter: amzn.to/48OZqvm NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT AMAZON - TRY ALI E INSTEAD: sh...
An Honest Review Of The AI Axis Return Pump
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In this video, I give you my long-term review of the ZKSJ line of pumps, here in the form of the AI Axis 20! Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: www.reefdork.etsy.com The best algae scraper in the world - amzn.to/3lRCOVb The best RO/DI filter for most people - amzn.to/46RXGRq Best test kits for every parameter: Salinity - amzn.to/3tkVovy Alkalinity - amzn.to/3z8kKxM Calcium ...
Kalkwasser vs All For Reef: What's The Difference?
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What's the difference between kalkwasser and All For Reef? In this video, I explain the key differences so you can decide which is right for you. Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: www.reefdork.etsy.com Join this channel to get access to perks: ua-cam.com/channels/7fkmuc6Oj2mp8lkDQd2jEQ.htmljoin The best algae scraper in the world - amzn.to/3lRCOVb The best RO/DI filter for...
How To Change The Roll On A Reef Factory Smart Roller
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Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: www.reefdork.etsy.com Join this channel to get access to perks: ua-cam.com/channels/7fkmuc6Oj2mp8lkDQd2jEQ.htmljoin The best algae scraper in the world - amzn.to/3lRCOVb The best RO/DI filter for most people - amzn.to/46RXGRq Best test kits for every parameter: Salinity - amzn.to/3tkVovy Alkalinity - amzn.to/3z8kKxM Calcium - amzn.to/48ubK...
The Truth About 5 Of The Biggest Saltwater Aquarium Brands
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Most equipment in the saltwater aquarium hobby is generally very good, but all manufacturers make compromises in seeking to achieve their goals. So in this video, I set out my honest, balanced view about what 5 of the biggest equipment manufacturers in the saltwater aquarium hobby do well and not so well! Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: www.reefdork.etsy.com Join this ch...
Reef Dork's Top 5 Saltwater Aquarium Equipment of 2023!
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Buy 3D printed aquarium accessories from my Etsy store: www.reefdork.etsy.com Join this channel to get access to perks: ua-cam.com/channels/7fkmuc6Oj2mp8lkDQd2jEQ.htmljoin The best algae scraper in the world - amzn.to/3lRCOVb The best RO/DI filter for most people - amzn.to/46RXGRq Best test kits for every parameter: Salinity - amzn.to/3tkVovy Alkalinity - amzn.to/3z8kKxM Calcium - amzn.to/48ubK...
Copperbanded Butterflyfish Final Update (It's Not Good)
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Copperbanded Butterflyfish Final Update (It's Not Good)
NEW Red Sea REEFER MAX Systems | Reef Dork Reacts
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NEW Red Sea REEFER MAX Systems | Reef Dork Reacts
Tunze High Jet ATO Pump Review (Silence Your Tunze Osmolator)
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Tunze High Jet ATO Pump Review (Silence Your Tunze Osmolator)
Tunze Aquawind 2 Review: Best Saltwater Tank Cooling Fan?
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Tunze Aquawind 2 Review: Best Saltwater Tank Cooling Fan?
My Reef Factory Reef Flare Pro Settings
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My Reef Factory Reef Flare Pro Settings
Reef Factory Reef Flare Pro M Blue Spectrum Review
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Reef Factory Reef Flare Pro M Blue Spectrum Review
How I Dose Kalkwasser On All My Tanks (100g, 40g & 10g)
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How I Dose Kalkwasser On All My Tanks (100g, 40g & 10g)
4 Foot Saltwater Tank Fish Stocking (All 16 Fish)
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4 Foot Saltwater Tank Fish Stocking (All 16 Fish)
How To Replace The pH Probe on a Reef Factory KH Keeper
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How To Replace The pH Probe on a Reef Factory KH Keeper
Deltec KM500 Kalkwasser Stirrer Review
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Deltec KM500 Kalkwasser Stirrer Review
Red Sea 3-in-1 ReefATO | Reef Dork Reacts
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Red Sea 3-in-1 ReefATO | Reef Dork Reacts
Have you had any issues with this pump ever since? I'm thinking to put the 40 version into my Fluval Flex 15 and add some random flow generator nozzles to hopefully not need a wavemaker.
Wow!! Glad I looked this up before using..threw my bottle away!!
Very helpful 😊
This or reef float?
This, but I found my Reefloat pretty reliable mostly. If I were buying new, it'd be between Red Sea and Tunze
@ReefDorkXtra is there anyway to reach you and arrange a 1 on 1 chat? I've got loads of questions that I struggle to find answers to, some of it is stocking advice, a bit on controllers, hardscape criticism.
That's just as good as my Redsea
Fantastic video, finally someone just explains it by actually showing you a simple set up. Thank u!
Love your videos! Please could you tell me dimensions of DMP 10 20 30 40 dry side. I am trying to figure out what size will fit behind my aquarium. Thanks
Don't know I'm afraid - I only had the 40 and I've since sold it
Where did you buy the cable to attach the backup to the powerhead?
I just used the cable that came with the Ecotech battery backup
13:10 turns out he was just hiding for a few months - I still have this goby 2 years later 🙂
Hallo, where did you het those holders for the AI blades?
I used 20mm aluminium profile and the stock clips that come with the light
I just purchased two of the Gen 2 200 watt version.$640 for 2 lights is not what I call a budget light.These lights are for the intelligent reefer.I will never pay $500 - 1000 for one light,thats called a ripoff.
Does anyone know if this pump fits through the neck of a Red sea reef can ? Thanks
Thanks Alex, this is a great review. I designed my sump to have a water depth of 400mm. I wasn't sure how I would get the operting height correct if I bought one of these though now seeing your review I know the water level will be fine with the adjustable bracket height. It has made me 100% confident in purchasing the unit. On a side note, how thick can the acrylic be on the sump for the brackets that come with the unit, is it about 10mm?
I love how instead of it just saying like MP40 it says dmp40
hello, so you don't dose automatellecly with the Reef Factory KH Keeper's doser ; is it not unhandfull to not dose with automatic doser of Reef factory ? which is the pro here ? thanks for answer ;
I prefer to control the dosing myself - I only want the kh keeper to test
Great review thank you, I will also order but just one question, how do you configure the plug type when ordering? I need for instance an EU plug. Was wondering how yours came with a UK plug when you ordered from the USA
It's only available for the US at the moment - I was only able to get a UK version because the manufacturer sent it to me to review.
I have one of these, the acrylic swells and deforms a bit, so I needed to keep rubber bands on it to keep the roll on. I have found that it needs to come out everytime it needs a roll change
Long-term update. The feed mode stopped working after about a year - it still goes into feed mode but the pump no longer turns back on at the end of the timer. So I have to turn it off then remember to turn it back on manually. Otherwise it still works fine and is still nice and quiet. I'll probably replace it at some point because of the feed mode issue though, it's just not urgent.
To get perfect amount of water in the vial you need to target the lowest point of liquid curve to match the line (not a circuit but central point) :)
How long does a roll last for use? and how does it compare to other roller mats that are cheaper to operate? I'm asking because I have a new, unused Reef Factory Roller Mat S and I don't know if it's worth installing it in a new tank or buying a cheaper replacement. 
It'll vary from tank to tank but mine lasted ages - about 6 months
The purpose of the fleece filter is to remove debris before it falls apart and transforms to ammonia. You need to figure out a scheme where your dirty part is replaced each 2-4 hours (as a rule of thumb), you can do that by fiddling with the position of the water sensor (the higher the longer the cycle). So you can determine out yourself by influencing the position of the water sensor. This way you remove solids quick enough before they turn nasty.
Would you say the fluval Evo with the upgrades is the ideal desktop tank for the price ? Others in comparison are alot more expensive.
It's definitely up there - the other options are more square shaped which do look good, but the peninsula style of the Evo looks great too.
@@ReefDorkXtra thank you. What alternatives would you consider ? If you run filter floss, is there any requirements for a skimmer ?
Hi do you recommend the pump now . ? 😅😊
I think so, yeah. It did stop working after I took it out of the tank but they replaced it. I now have the bigger one on another tank that's doing fine.
UV changed the game for me after I had my first ich breakout. I went for the TMC uv vecton titan and really like it and use it on my Red Sea 170. Able to fit it inside the bottom cabinet.
The quartz bulb allows about twice the amount of the radiation to pass through vs normal glass bulbs. Hence Deltec’s claim for 2x the power. It also makes the bulbs 2x as expensive.
I’m sorry mate but that UV is not nearly enough to achieve proper sterilization in your tank. At its max recommended flow rate of 500L per hour (required to achieve sterilization at 33,000 microwatts/sec/sq.cm) you will be well below 1x tank turnover, which means you will not efficiently process the amount pf water required to achieve your goal. For that you would need to have the Deltec 39w unit.
Just saw you also got the 48w, although did not know that existed. I had the 80w in my 200G for about 5y until it disintegrated
However… according to some sources the amount of radiation required for Marine Ich is about 180.000 microW/sec/sq.cm, which would mean you would need something considerable bigger… That is why I had the 80w, which according to Deltec has 2x the radiation of normal UVs (because the bulbs themselves are made of quartz instead of glass) which (maintaining the same flow rate) would give me about 66.000. Still not there, but we need to keep it realistic.
cool that you use metric units in the thumbnail picture. one advise: just use cm not cms even if it is longer than one cm
Dear Sir Reef of Dork, sorry to bother you, as this battery is no longer available, could possibly you recommend a replacement to power my vectra M2? Thanks in advance 👍
I haven't been able to find any similar alternatives I'm afraid 🙁
Thanks for looking 👍
I have the 39 W model. The gasket sucks. At some point the water will leak and go through to the electric connection, and as a result you will have a short circuit, a power outage at home and a fried power supply. And the replacement is about 90 €. After my second catastrophic failure, I put some teflon band around the gasket.. I hope it will work. But I believe the design is wrong. You cannot separate the electrical connector from the saltwater with a rubber gasket which will degrade.
Deltec bulbs are made of quartz not glass so more UV is produced compared to a normal glass UV bulb
redsea is not an aquarium for beginners ! everything is very complicated
I have the 48 plus a small DC pump but I have not got round to installing it yet! I had not thought of putting it in the sump but it makes perfect sense and will spur me on to getting it fitted! Unfortunately my sump is just a little too shallow to use your bracket. Any chance you could make a version to fit the slightly larger centre tube section with the flange sitting on top of the bracket??
There are too many potentially niche options people would ask me to make so I'm just gonna go with a one size option I'm afraid...
Re the uv transmission loss/gain. They are comparing glass vs quartz BULBS producing the UV not the sleeve
I've just picked up the 48w for my system. I believe the flowrate is what they rate the unit for at 33,000 microwatt's/sec/sq.cm. off the top of my head (its gone midnight) i think you need 300k for parasites so 10x slower than its rated for.
@@The1NdNly thats too slow and the bulb will overheat. Algae is 33000 which if you run the unit at its suggested rate it will be efficent. For marine ich sterilization (not too kill as these uv units are not powerfull enough to do) is 72000 so you need to slow the units recomended flow rate down by 2.18 too acheive that. I personally slow it down by a third to hit 99000 and this then covers me for the bulb losing intensity over the year.
Cool ! I was impressed with the price of the sicce ❤
For anyone who needs to know the uv rates for algae vs parasites. 20 watt version rated for 1000 litres 1000 litres per hour algae. 1000 ÷ 2.18 for parasites. 39 watt version rated 2000 litres. 2000 litres per hour algae 2000 ÷ 2.18 parasites 80 watt version rated 4000 litres. 4000 litres algae 4000 ÷ 2.18 Parasites. Not a manufacture recomendation but i run my deltec 80 watt uv at 4000 ÷ 3 (1360 litres per hour) as bulbs lose intensity over the year. Works like a charm.
Vecton Titan for the win
Can you put a link to the 48w uv? Thanks
Done - links now in the description
If you go on the DD website it lists flow rates for a reef tank and a fish only tank. The fish only tank gives you a slower flow rate. Im guessing thats for parasite control. In the case of the DD 10w UV the minimum flow rate is 230LPH and for the 39 watt its 920LPH minimum
They say a quarts sleeve allows more UV light to pass through it than the equivalent glass that why the equivalent UV rating is doubled for them. Also, you know when the UV bulb goes out because the transformer makes a beeping noise and the light on it turns from green to red
Interesting, thanks.
I love these review videos!
Mate a 10 watt UV steriliser is not going to do that much to parasites,. I get it that is a nice compact size UV but the longer the sleeve of a UV the more contact time it has to damage parasites. If you wan't a compact one you better get the Aqua Medic ones. Water goes through the Aqua Medic ones in a swirl around the UV bulb for better contact time. For killing or damages parasites water should also go slowly through the UV unit.
Fellow quartz sleeve breaker numpty here 🙋♂️ 😅
👊
Love the reality of braking the bulb 😂❤
Hi @Reef Dork, Good vid and info, thanks (& sorry about the quartz sleeve!). Quartz sleeves are a pain, and were always being broken in the large wattage units used for ponds where I used to work...and they ran to nearly £100 for a replacement (~25 years ago). Maybe the difference in unit length is if they use different bulb types, e.g. your 10w looks to have a "double tube"/side-by-side one, but perhaps the 30w has a "normal" fluorescent-style tube? Cheers, Rich.
These don’t seem to be available through Deltec USA yet I’m curious how they compare to aqua ultraviolet - because a 57 watt is about $500 from them
This video is basically porn for Ryan
What brand is that rockwork in that tank?
RR Aquascapes
do you think the nicrew 200w would be better then 2 ai prime 16hd..?
Really hard to compare them because they're very different and intended for different uses so you'd be making big compromises either way. 2x 100s vs 2 Primes is a better comparison. The HyperReefs will give you more power and spread, the Primes will make your tank look better, have more adjustability and have an app. My video review is uploaded and scheduled to go live on Friday on the main channel so tune in to see the differences.
I’m waiting for your review on the Nicrew G2 before deciding on my light. Could you please mention which light you’d choose? Your high marks for Reef Factory lights have made things confusing when watching your videos before deciding on a light.
If all you care about is growing coral, the Nicrew is fine - the bigger brands like RF just give you extra features that some people will want but others won't.
Thank you reef legend, this is incredibly useful! 👍