Sam's Oceanic 120

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1/28/23
Posted a bunch of new products!

ParlaScrubber 90mm CO2 Cap

This Skimmer cap was designed for the AquaMaxx Bullet 2 Hang-On Back Skimmer.

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for the Aquamaxx Bullet 2 Hang-On Back Skimmer

4" Filter Sock Cup - Filter Sock Replacement System

Filter Sock cup for 4" Filter Sock holders. Getting tired of dealing with those huge filter socks? Look no-further... There are two ways to get the perfect filtering replacement for felt or mesh filter socks: Complete: Use some filter floss. Use included template and cutout as many disks of...

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EcoTech XR15 Light Shade Model 1

This light shade is designed for the XR15 aquarium light by EcoTech. It works on gen 3-6 XR15s. Its been tested on the Gen6 version but will also fit many other XR15 models.

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Twist nut for 4545 extrusion - 6mmTube (12 pack)

This small piece of plastic twists securely into 4545-style aluminum extrusion and allows 5.5 to 6.5mm aquarium airline tubes to be managed.This part, once twisted into place on the extrusion, can support four tubes and keep them well-organized while still leaving them visible. Strong PETG+...

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Twist nut for 4545 extrusion - 6mmTube Long (12 pack)

This small piece of plastic twists securely into 4545-style aluminum extrusion and allows 5.5 to 6.5mm aquarium airline tubes to be managed.This part, once twisted into place on the extrusion, can support four tubes and keep them well-organized while still leaving them visible. Strong PETG+...

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Twist nut for 4545 extrusion - Hook (12 pack)

This small piece of plastic twists securely into 4545-style aluminum extrusion and allows wires or similar to be cradled in-place.This part, once twisted into place on the extrusion, can support many wires and keep them relatively well-organized while still leaving them accessible. One-hand...

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Twist nut for 4545 extrusion - ZipTie (12 pack)

This small piece of plastic twists securely into 4545-style aluminum extrusion and allows wires or similar to be Zip-Tied in-place.This part, once twisted into place on the extrusion, can have up to two zip-ties securing things. One-hand operation for those tough to access places.Convenient...

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Twist nut for 3030 extrusion - 6mmTube Long(12 pack)

This small piece of plastic twists securely into 3030-style aluminum extrusion and allows 5.5 to 6.5mm aquarium airline tubes to be managed.This part, once twisted into place on the extrusion, can support four tubes and keep them well-organized while still leaving them visible. Strong PETG+...

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2/1/23
A pal hooked me up with my first torch and a couple of digi/birdsnest

frag tank shots: (after vacuuming up all the cyano)

random shots:

The green flash 1 minute before lights out...

 

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Just refilled my Kalkwasser reactor because I've seen my alk steadily drop.
Steps to refill a ParlAStir:
1) Disconnect doser tube and bend over into a bucket.
2) Drain about a pint of the solution into a container.
3) Add about a cup of Pickling Lime to the container and stir.
4) pour solution into the bottom of the stirrer via funnel attached to a tube.
5) Top off stirrer with RODI

Got the BattleCorals 2023 Growout Competition graphics printed and up!

El Torcho is doing well I think!

 

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1/5/23
My ParlAScrubber is still kicking but!

I'm getting tempted scrap the refugium and make a ParlAlgaeScrubber. haha. stating to come into my own on the product names!

 

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1/8/23
finally able to get it to print! bed adhesion was not working on the PEI springsteel so I had to go back to basics with glass & glue.

 

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1/11/23
Finally Got my PAR numbers written on my images! Let it be recorded!
The numbers in the higher part of the tank fluctuated quite a bit from the surface agitation; I tried to pick a lower number in the fluctuation range. The DT values are really variable because of the tank bracket and all thew equipment creating shadows.

 

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2/13/23
I need to clean the frag tank... :/ phone photos...

DBL-checking my Salifert tests:

This makes sense (8.34dkh)... I dosed 2-part last night and upped my Kalk to 120-130ml/hr... Will probably check once the corals have a chance to photosynthesize. I'm also planning to vacuum out a bunch GHA and change the frag tank configuration...
note to self. Its important to be able to move the egg crate around in the tank.

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2/13/23
wow... I can charge a lot more for my XR15 and XR30 shades...

USA - International - Radion XR15 or XR30 Light Spill Shades (cover/shroud)

I often suggest using sticky notes or a piece of cardboard and tape starting from the top of the light to determine which overall height is best for you. Most customers choose between 3" and 5" overall height to achieve the best light spill block based on their led light mounting height. If you...

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guess if you're paying that much for a light whats a little more...

omg my new Gen 6 XR15 and XR30 shade designs are going to be nuts!
Thanks @14 foot reef for encouraging me to look into the diffusers!

 

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a happy customer:

I'm planning to add a 'ParlaTank' section to the page for photos folks send in. lol! that naming convention could work for anything!