Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
NaCl Live!
Let's talk cheap gear! Need the best? Nope? Will you end up buying better stuff later, probably, but sometimes good enough is good enough!
Shoutout to Tim Dodd, the @EverydayAstronaut - youtube.com/channel/UC6uKrU_WqJ1R2HMTY3LIx5Q
Go @SpaceX!!!
Portable generator - amazon.com/WEN-56200i-2000-Watt-Generator-Compliant/dp/B00SMNLF4M/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=WEN+56200i+2000&qid=1596545074&sr=8-2
Item #1 - OceanRevive T247 - oceanrevivellc.com - Awesome light for the money, and look for them used! Might even find them for free.
Item #1A - aliexpress.com/item/32843725804.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.734a4c4dCDTpDn - The famed (or infamous) 24" $50 470nm (blue) bar with excellent build quality and great light.
Item #2 - Jabao SLW-10/20 - aliexpress.com/item/4000264057796.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.bf427cc2kZBn2G&algo_pvid=307e943b-4291-424f-ac55-369a976df4a8&algo_expid=307e943b-4291-424f-ac55-369a976df4a8-5&btsid=0ab50f6115965457982031084eb670&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_ - Moves a lot of water and has been very reliable.
Item #2A - amazon.com/Jebao-Jecod-Apex-Adapter/dp/B07WRMPZ8V/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=jebao+apex&dchild=1&keywords=jebao+apex&pd_rd_i=B07WRMPZ8V&pd_rd_r=ce897c37-dcfb-4282-91a0-207be2bc7153&pd_rd_w=J7MzM&pd_rd_wg=lNuGd&pf_rd_p=13bf9bc7-d68d-44c3-9d2e-647020f56802&pf_rd_r=HXEC0GYYEJXQM80294B7&psc=1&qid=1596545931&sr=1-1-791c2399-d602-4248-afbb-8a79de2d236f - Great way to control your Jebao pumps with a 0-10V controller like the GHL ProfiLux 4.
Item #3 - amazon.com/Multifunctional-Infinite-Programmable-Appliances-Energy-Saving/dp/B06Y3192PG/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n2_0?cv_ct_cx=nearpow+timer&dchild=1&keywords=nearpow+timer&pd_rd_i=B06Y3192PG&pd_rd_r=7001a9a3-7153-436c-b6c3-45dd17c27186&pd_rd_w=NkZkl&pd_rd_wg=cwcHi&pf_rd_p=13bf9bc7-d68d-44c3-9d2e-647020f56802&pf_rd_r=TC8C8BDJKFCPZ41NER4V&psc=1&qid=1596547105&sr=1-2-791c2399-d602-4248-afbb-8a79de2d236f - Best. Timer. Ever! Use this for cheap doser control.
Item #4 - bulkreefsupply.com/brs-2-part-doser-1-1-ml-per-minute.html - The totally reliable 1.1mL pump from Bulk Reef Supply. Look for these locally and on eBay to find 'em cheap.
Item #5 - amazon.com/Inkbird-Aquarium-Temperature-Controller-ITC-306T/dp/B07KC24CKD/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3R8E3RSG3EFM8&dchild=1&keywords=inkbird+digital+outlet+heat+temperature+controller&qid=1596547332&s=hi&sprefix=inkbird+digital+ou%2Ctools%2C142&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFNMUhLMUlSRlE3WUgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4NDM3MTIxNzAxTUlaUDIxS0NLJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2OTA3MDUyUUZXOE1BUU9ZVVFZJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== - If you have a heater, you need this. Run, don't walk.
Make an Inkbird non-replaceable probe replaceable - amazon.com/gp/product/B077YHN1WQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and amazon.com/gp/product/B06XQGM2MM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The thermometer I trust - bulkreefsupply.com/hi98319-marine-salinity-tester-hanna-instruments.html - Leave it in the tank for a while for the temp to stabilize.
Coral Frenzy 4 Life! - coralfrenzy.com
GHL ProfiLux 4 - Recently R2R user rated as the most reliable controller. Period. aquariumcomputer.com/usa/store
Random chatter followed. đź‘Ť
NaCl Live!
Let's talk cheap gear! Need the best? Nope? Will you end up buying better stuff later, probably, but sometimes good enough is good enough!
Shoutout to Tim Dodd, the @EverydayAstronaut - youtube.com/channel/UC6uKrU_WqJ1R2HMTY3LIx5Q
Go @SpaceX!!!
Portable generator - amazon.com/WEN-56200i-2000-Watt-Generator-Compliant/dp/B00SMNLF4M/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=WEN+56200i+2000&qid=1596545074&sr=8-2
Item #1 - OceanRevive T247 - oceanrevivellc.com - Awesome light for the money, and look for them used! Might even find them for free.
Item #1A - aliexpress.com/item/32843725804.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.734a4c4dCDTpDn - The famed (or infamous) 24" $50 470nm (blue) bar with excellent build quality and great light.
Item #2 - Jabao SLW-10/20 - aliexpress.com/item/4000264057796.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.bf427cc2kZBn2G&algo_pvid=307e943b-4291-424f-ac55-369a976df4a8&algo_expid=307e943b-4291-424f-ac55-369a976df4a8-5&btsid=0ab50f6115965457982031084eb670&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_ - Moves a lot of water and has been very reliable.
Item #2A - amazon.com/Jebao-Jecod-Apex-Adapter/dp/B07WRMPZ8V/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=jebao+apex&dchild=1&keywords=jebao+apex&pd_rd_i=B07WRMPZ8V&pd_rd_r=ce897c37-dcfb-4282-91a0-207be2bc7153&pd_rd_w=J7MzM&pd_rd_wg=lNuGd&pf_rd_p=13bf9bc7-d68d-44c3-9d2e-647020f56802&pf_rd_r=HXEC0GYYEJXQM80294B7&psc=1&qid=1596545931&sr=1-1-791c2399-d602-4248-afbb-8a79de2d236f - Great way to control your Jebao pumps with a 0-10V controller like the GHL ProfiLux 4.
Item #3 - amazon.com/Multifunctional-Infinite-Programmable-Appliances-Energy-Saving/dp/B06Y3192PG/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n2_0?cv_ct_cx=nearpow+timer&dchild=1&keywords=nearpow+timer&pd_rd_i=B06Y3192PG&pd_rd_r=7001a9a3-7153-436c-b6c3-45dd17c27186&pd_rd_w=NkZkl&pd_rd_wg=cwcHi&pf_rd_p=13bf9bc7-d68d-44c3-9d2e-647020f56802&pf_rd_r=TC8C8BDJKFCPZ41NER4V&psc=1&qid=1596547105&sr=1-2-791c2399-d602-4248-afbb-8a79de2d236f - Best. Timer. Ever! Use this for cheap doser control.
Item #4 - bulkreefsupply.com/brs-2-part-doser-1-1-ml-per-minute.html - The totally reliable 1.1mL pump from Bulk Reef Supply. Look for these locally and on eBay to find 'em cheap.
Item #5 - amazon.com/Inkbird-Aquarium-Temperature-Controller-ITC-306T/dp/B07KC24CKD/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3R8E3RSG3EFM8&dchild=1&keywords=inkbird+digital+outlet+heat+temperature+controller&qid=1596547332&s=hi&sprefix=inkbird+digital+ou%2Ctools%2C142&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFNMUhLMUlSRlE3WUgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4NDM3MTIxNzAxTUlaUDIxS0NLJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2OTA3MDUyUUZXOE1BUU9ZVVFZJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== - If you have a heater, you need this. Run, don't walk.
Make an Inkbird non-replaceable probe replaceable - amazon.com/gp/product/B077YHN1WQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and amazon.com/gp/product/B06XQGM2MM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The thermometer I trust - bulkreefsupply.com/hi98319-marine-salinity-tester-hanna-instruments.html - Leave it in the tank for a while for the temp to stabilize.
Coral Frenzy 4 Life! - coralfrenzy.com
GHL ProfiLux 4 - Recently R2R user rated as the most reliable controller. Period. aquariumcomputer.com/usa/store
Random chatter followed. đź‘Ť
