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Tank Series - HELP! + Icecap Skimmer Stand

 

Alright guys, help me out here! We're looking at the Icecap skimmer stand as I had to raise up my skimmer and clarisea filter roller. But I also need help on suggestions for fish, what should we look at putting in this tank?!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMrX4Lmg92s&lc=z23yzpcypkexdtbekacdp430bls33olej4p44qtmanlw03c010c

 

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Icecap Skimmer Stands: https://pafish.me/IceCapStand

 

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Tank Series - Modding an ATI Fixture with LEDs

 

Today we're going to add on LEDs to our ATI fixture. We'll start with the one, and then next week we'll add on the second unit and talk about methods for controlling the Reefbrite LEDs.

 

Reefbrite LEDs: https://pafish.me/ReefBriteLED

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHhoPlAZ_WI&lc=z23ktrpiewv1ffnlxacdp432kvs5ugz5upbvk540lihw03c010c

 

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Tank Series - Controlling Your Reefbrites with the Bluetooth Controller!

 

We set up the 2nd reefbrite XHO, and taking a looking at a couple ways to control the units and being able to dim them. Check out the items below, as well as the new add on kits for adding reefbrites on to your Radions and Hydra modules. You're not going to want to miss these add-on kits, they're going to go fast! Pre-order them today at the links below!

 

Reefbrite Controller Standard - https://pafish.me/ReefbriteCONTR

Reefbrite Controller Plus - https://pafish.me/ReefBriteCONTRPLUS

Reefbrite Add-On Kit for XR30/Hydra 52/64 - https://pafish.me/ReefBriteK30

Reefbrite Add-on Kit for XR15 - https://pafish.me/ReefBriteK15

Reefbrite Add-On Kit for Hydra 26/32 - https://pafish.me/ReefBriteK26

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMsOPQtl-b8

 

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On 11/23/2019 at 7:23 PM, Premiumaq said:

Tank Series - HELP! + Icecap Skimmer Stand

 

Alright guys, help me out here! We're looking at the Icecap skimmer stand as I had to raise up my skimmer and clarisea filter roller. But I also need help on suggestions for fish, what should we look at putting in this tank?!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMrX4Lmg92s&lc=z23yzpcypkexdtbekacdp430bls33olej4p44qtmanlw03c010c

 

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Icecap Skimmer Stands: https://pafish.me/IceCapStand

 

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Please no tacky Blue Tangs and Yellow Tang is too cookie cutter. How about a Tomini Tang?

 

No lid? then I vote basslets over wrasses. A group of Chalk Bass would be great 🙂

 

Show us some fish that don't get enough love in this hobby. 

 

 

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Tank Series - Which Food Will It Be?!

 

This round we'll be testing out the Nyos Artemis! Excited to try this food and the others as the weeks go on, especially as we get more corals in this tank! Stay tuned and have a great New Years!!!! Oh, and go check out the Nyos food on our site!

 

Nyos Instant Plankton: https://pafish.me/NYOSplankton

Nyos LPS Power: https://pafish.me/NYOSlpsPOWER

Nyos Sweet Aloe: https://pafish.me/NYOSsweetALOE

Nyos Artemis: https://pafish.me/NYOSartemis

Nyos Goldpods (goldpods = calanus): https://pafish.me/NYOSgoldpods

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvy2JQwFGus

 

 

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Tank Series - Running Carbon in your Skimmer?! NO

 

We did a deep clean on the Nyos Skimmer, and just happen to find a few pieces of carbon inside. Thankfully nothing was damaged, but it DEFINITELY hindered the product and efficiency of the skimmer. Moral of the Story: Clean your equipment! :D

 

NYOS skimmers- https://premiumaquatics.com/category/internal-skimmers.html?filter_brand_id=1199

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owu7NzA6UUk&lc=z22rf3nalpaodrjtiacdp432wjggh13uzv1olpefjp5w03c010c

 

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Tank Series - NEW Corals are going for a DIP!

 

This week we received some gorgeous new zoanthids from Rob off of Facebook, who has a TREMENDOUS collection of corals!! But, before we put them in the system, we need to make sure they are clean and free of any pests that could have traveled on them. I don't have much doubt they are already pest free, but always better safe than sorry!

 

Coral RX: https://pafish.me/CoralRX

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiFLC4YRT-8

 

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Tank Series - Tropic Eden Branch Rock, Magnets, and GSP

 

You can make all sorts of things for your tank with some simple epoxy coated magnets and some of the Tropic Eden branch rock! Frag Shelfs, GSP rocks, add to your rockscape overall appearance....the possibilities may be endless! :D

 

TE Branch Rock: https://pafish.me/TEbranch

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx4zdTUuGok&lc=z225d12hionvzrgys04t1aokg31jnygt3gr31xajj3w2rk0h00410

 

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Tank Series - Get yourself a Python for your Tank, especially freshwater!

 

I love this piece of equipment...especially if you have a freshwater tank, I would HIGHLY recommend this one!! FYI, the more you turn on your sink, the more powerful suction you'll get. I didn't have AS strong because I didn't turn on the water at the sink fully. There are plenty of uses to have this piece of equipment in your arsenal! 

 

Python Cleaner: https://pafish.me/PYTHON

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3WFwLO7fE0Y

 

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Tank Series - Adding another Algae :)

 

We added Chaeto to the refugium this week, and man is it look good!  We'll keep track of the growth and see if we can tell how the tank reacts to the new inhabitant. =D  If all else fails with the grape culerpa, maybe we can start selling as the delicacy green caviar like in Japan!

 

Algaes in the Refuge:

Chaeto

Fern Culerpa

Grape Culerpa

Luarencia

Gracilaria

Ulva Lettuce

Unknown Algae

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADVjrRU3rEE

 

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Tank Series - Automatic Testing with the REEFBOT!

 

New to Premium Aquatics is this wonderful machine from Reef Kinetics; the Reefbot! Make sure to check this out and stay tuned for more videos about the app and see it in action! We are trying a new camera so please bare with me as I test things out. The audio definitely is not as nice when not in front of the camera, so work in progress. :). Thanks for stopping bye!!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDzas3OZC5A&

 

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Tank Series - Exploring the Reefbot App

 

If you missed last weekend's video, go check it out as we explored the wonderful Reef Kinetic's Reefbot! So today we're going to take a look at the app that controls everything and how exactly to navigate setting up your tests. Make sure to check it out below!

 

Last weekend's video showcasing the Reefbot: https://youtu.be/RDzas3OZC5A

 

Reefbot: https://pafish.me/REEFBOT

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1lWMEsuetg

 

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Tank Series - GIVEAWAY TIME!!

 

Goooooood Morning All! Thanks for stopping by, make sure to check out the giveaway for the Ecotech Vectra S2 DC Return Pump, you have several opportunities for multiple entires! The giveaway will begin March 1st, which is when you can start to enter, and last for 2 weeks! Just click the link below, and it'll give you all the details at that time. Must be 18 or older to win.

 

Vectra S2 Giveaway (Begins March 1st): https://premiumaquatics.com/content/ContestsGiveaways

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A-MqPjexYw&lc=z22aebxbepijvbn5q04t1aokgor14cjfi23jroy04snwrk0h00410

 

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Tank Series - Testing Par

 

Sorry we're a day late guys! Under the weather, but let's get to it and test some Par with the Apogee meter! Please keep in mind this is more or less going to give a good reference for what I have going, and show just how easy it is to use this meter. Technically my arm/hand probably got in the way for the reads since it has a wide lens to get the readings. :). But we have some great readings and my corals seem to be loving it! :D. Don't forget to go sign up for the giveaway before it ends!!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruK80T_sCyc&lc=z230uxgbikjeezme5acdp434u2ykpicrsppsg3oqy0hw03c010c

 

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Apogee MQ-510 Sensor: https://pafish.me/MQ510

 

Apogee Sensor Wand: https://pafish.me/SensorWand

 

Vectra S2 Giveaway (Begins March 1st): https://premiumaquatics.com/content/ContestsGiveaways

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Today we are taking out the MP10 Vortech and adding in it's place,; the Maxspect XF 330 Gyre.

 

Maxspect Gyres: https://pafish.me/MaxspectGyre

 

Vectra S2 Giveaway (Ends March 15th): https://premiumaquatics.com/content/ContestsGiveaways

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz0yXQMmgbM

 

Subscribe to keep up with Luke on his build: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvCAuCouPgLGE7ZqaA_g2A

 

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Tank Series - Vectra S2 WINNER ANNOUNCED, & a Special Delivery

 

We finally have fish again, and man are these 2 clowns absolutely stunning! I love their patterns! Congratulations to the winner of the Vectra S2 Jermaine! Make sure to follow along on all our social media platforms to find out when other give aways are and other special events happen!

 

Go show Sustainable Aquatics some love! We have carried their fish for many many years and appreciate everything they do for this hobby! http://sustainableaquatics.com/

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1u4XBExfK4&t=1s

 

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Subscribe to keep up with Luke on his build: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvCAuCouPgLGE7ZqaA_g2A

 

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Tank Series - Tank Series - Hanna Checker Testing!

 

Today we are looking at the Hanna Instruments Hi-Reef 2 Test kit. These digital testers are awesome, and I highly recommend checking them out!!

 

Hanna Instruments Hi Reef 2: pafish.me/HiReef2

Hanna Instruments Alkalinity Checker: pafish.me/AlkChecker

Hanna Instruments Calcium Checker: pafish.me/CheckerCalcium

Hanna Phosphate ULR Checker: pafish.me/CheckerPhosphateULR

Hanna Salinity Meter: pafish.me/HannaSalinity

Hanna 35ppt Calibration Solution: pafish.me/Hanna35ppt

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v5Din6XJbM

 

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Subscribe to keep up with Luke on his build: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvCAuCouPgLGE7ZqaA_g2A

 

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Tank Series - New Lighting Incoming!

 

Tad bit of a headache, but it is up and running, check it out friends! 😄

 

Reefbrite LEDs: https://pafish.me/ReefBriteLED

Reefbrite Acrylic Brackets: https://pafish.me/RBmount

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc_8IMvELGQ&t=140s

 

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Subscribe to keep up with Luke on his build: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvCAuCouPgLGE7ZqaA_g2A

 

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Tank Series - Boosting Chaeto Growth

 

Let's take a look at the Brightwell's Chaetgro and see what it can do for our algae! Nevermind my mispronunciations and blabbering :D. Thanks for stopping by!

 

Brightwell Chaetogro: https://pafish.me/CheatoGro

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJKIBrD0_YY&t=31s

 

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Subscribe to keep up with Luke on his build: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvCAuCouPgLGE7ZqaA_g2A

 

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Tank Series - Par results for the Reefbrite XHO Lighting

 

Take a lookie here at what par we're getting with just 4 48" XHO reefbrites. This testing method definitely is not lab grade, but it will give us a great idea of what we're looking at with this particular setup, and I'm pretty happy with it!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yOiAqj6ghc&lc=Ugy6N0exxwIVcF3TNvV4AaABAg

 

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Subscribe to keep up with Luke on his build: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvCAuCouPgLGE7ZqaA_g2A

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