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14/07/2020

14/09/2018

🐠We are to almost 6k Page likes!!!!!
🐟When we hit 6,000 we will be doing a 6month supply of Rod’s Food giveaway!
🐙Make sure to like our page and share it to get your friends to join.
🦀As soon as we hit 6k everyone is automatically in for a chance to win so let’s get them likes going!
🦐Once our winner has been chosen we will need you to contact us with the information of your LFS for shipping.

24/08/2018

02/05/2017

Its happened again! Be careful everyone!

Yesterday a story about a woman from Adelaide, Australia spread like wildfire across the internet. With limited information trickling in the bizarre story

14/02/2017

14/02/2017

11/12/2016

Nicey done!
LOL

The Juggalo Clownfish is what we're calling the nearly mature 'Super DaVinci' clownfish first introduced by Sea & Reef Aquaculture. This clownfish was

28/04/2016

Chance for a free pass!

Okay fish fans, it’s your chance to WIN TWO TICKETS to OdySea Aquarium! How many SEAHORSES are in the Martini Tank? Click here to send us your guess and be entered to win: http://bit.ly/1UeZlrV
Contest ends on Saturday, April 30th at midnight, MST

01/03/2016

If you havent done so, book soon to take advantage of discounted rate!

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03/02/2016

Desert Frag Fest!!! April 9th
more info here:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2556281

Desert Frag Fest, April 9th, Scottsdale AZ Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG)

25/08/2015

Looking Forward!! http://macnaconference.org/2016/

10/06/2015

Super Reef Octopus XP5000EXT vs NYOS QUANTUM 220

Note that the Super Reef Octopus is an older model, so this is not exactly an apples to apples comparison. NYOS is fairly new to the USA, so the test trial duration time is much less compared to the SRO. Please let me know if you have any questions about these skimmers.

SRO Super Reef Octopus XP5000EXT
Price: $949
Rating per manufacture (gal): up to 450gal
Size (footprint): 16" x 19" x 30"
Wattage: Bubble Blaster HY5000 (55 watts) RioHF10 feed pump (25watt) total ~80watts
Trial Duration: 5 years on a 800gal system (dry skimming)

Pros:
1. Was able to handle a low/med bio-load 800gal system with no problem. Rating is very generous by Reef Octopus
2. Flexibility to run external or internal
3. Thick and nasty skimmate
4. Customer Service support 10 of 10
5. Solid built with thick acrylic (makes me feel like I got bang for my buck)

Cons:
1. Large footprint
2. Noise level 6 of 10 (10 being unbearable)
3. Reliability of pump. Bubble Blaster Pump impeller needed to be replace after 3.5 yrs of use (even with regular maintenance every 4-6 months)
4. With 2 pumps to operate, I'm assuming it would add some amount of heat to the system

IMO, this is best fitted for a system in the 600gal range with med bio-load. Due to importance of size, efficiency, noise, my personal overall rating: 7 of 10. Recommended? yes!

NYOS Quantum 220
Price: $799
Rating per manufacture (gal): up to 530gal
Size (footprint): 7.28" x 9.8" x 20.8"
Wattage: 22watts
Trial Duration: 1 month on a 800gal system (dry skimming)

Pros:
1. Efficient pump @ 22watts!!!
2. Small foot print
3. Noise level 2 of 10 (10 being unbearable)
4. Design of water height control is creative and very easy to use
5. Unique design with a cool see-through chamber and clear needle wheel pump cap
6. No “dial-in” time. Skimmer was foaming up the first few minutes after it was plugged in.
7. Produces very fine bubble/foam
8. With only 1 pump to operate, minimal heat added to system

Cons:
1. Collection cup is a twisted on/off, which at times can be a pain when hands are wet
2. Collection cup has a cool curve splash plate, but cleaning the underside is a pain
3. Unable to handle 800gal, which is expected. Thickness of skimmate compared to SRO is much less. The 530gal rating is not as generous as the SRO
4. Quality of built/acrylic. Thickness of acrylic is a bit disappointing compared to the SRO.

IMO, the NYOS Quantum 220 is best fitted for a system in the 400gal range with med bio-load. Due to importance of size, efficiency, noise, my personal overall rating: 9 of 10. Recommended? yes!

01/04/2015

Many people ask how we do it! Usually we don't recommend rushing the cycle process, but this works well if clients don't have the time to wait! Also a great way to start the cycle!

http://www.prodibio.com/start-quickly-cycle-tank-aquarium-water-bacteria-biological-filtration

brings together Biodigest Start and Stop Ammo Start enabling you to quickly start up and populate a freshwater or marine water tank

31/03/2015

This is not aquarium related, but its going toward a good cause.
http://teespring.com/fundraiser-for-ruffles-knee-su

Ruffles with Diggin' Dog K9 Rescue is going to be having (TPLO) knee surgery on at least his right knee. We will see how his left knee is healing once the right knee is done. We need to raise the funds. The cost of the surgery is $2,674.80. Please buy a T-shirt and help Ruff.

30/03/2015

05/03/2015

The New look of the Eshopps line of sumps and refugiums.