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Black Friday reefing deals/purchases?

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Coralvue has an additional 50% off code (BF50) for their outlet items. Some of the lowest prices I've ever seen for Reef Octopus products. If you're looking for a high end skimmer or calcium reactor, this is it.


This tip just cost me 300 USD….I was in a buying frenzy. Thanks, I guess. haha


Edit: This is probably one of the best deals: https://store.coralvue.com/elite-220int-super-cone-protein-skimmer-openbox

I am tempted to buy this but this skimmer is too big for my tank. Can someone please buy this so I am not buying something I do not need.
 
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I have a bunch of items in my cart that fall into the categories:
  • Could maybe use for future tank
  • Would be an upgrade but not by much
  • Knick knacks way too low of a cost to pass up
Nothing is on my need now list, but damn these prices are good.
 
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crazy good deals on t5 bulbs. thanks for the heads up
Been looking at the T5 dealss having trouble deciding on what colors?
Im going with four 6ft t5 with Kessils down the middle .. Two T5 in front two in back..
Can you recommend what color bulbs? I do prefer a bit more white rather than the windex look but can always adjust with the kessils if the blues are the best
Thanks
 
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Coralvue has an additional 50% off code (BF50) for their outlet items. Some of the lowest prices I've ever seen for Reef Octopus products. If you're looking for a high end skimmer or calcium reactor, this is it.


Wow. Just ordered a backup Varios 4 pump i've been looking for, much appreciated. Actually checked out too fast before browsing and now there are other items that i'm bothering customer service to try and add for me.

I have this on my XR15 and would highly recommend for anyone looking to add spread and PAR to their current light setup: https://store.coralvue.com/reef-brite-xho-k-series-led-add-on-kit

$75 for 150 GPD RODI https://store.coralvue.com/icecap-150gpd-ro-di-system-openbox
$10 heaters https://store.coralvue.com/aquael-platinium-heater
 
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@Invictus yeah, i'm in the same boat. Check out too fast and i got the shipped notification a few minutes later. if youre interested, we can split the next order to get free shipping. I would like to get 2x 200w heater @ $12.50 each.
 
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@Invictus yeah, i'm in the same boat. Check out too fast and i got the shipped notification a few minutes later. if youre interested, we can split the next order to get free shipping. I would like to get 2x 200w heater @ $12.50 each.

Okay I think that will work for me. I’ll send you a DM once I’m home in an hour or so.
 
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Amazon has a bunch of stuff, Brightwell coral and water treatments, hygger (pumps, chillers, etc), Coralife UVs, Inkbird - just search Black Friday section with "saltwater reef tank aquarium supplies"
 

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Coralvue has an additional 50% off code (BF50) for their outlet items. Some of the lowest prices I've ever seen for Reef Octopus products. If you're looking for a high end skimmer or calcium reactor, this is it.

Thanks for letting us know! Some great deals. I got a back up exact duplicate of my aging Regal skimmer and the neck cleaner for it.
 
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Anyone have any of these skimmers and know them to be dead silent? I could use a reason to replace my AC red sea skimmer
 

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Anyone have any of these skimmers and know them to be dead silent? I could use a reason to replace my AC red sea skimmer
The Regal 200INT skimmer I have is very quiet and real workhorse. I also use a larger Varios8 pump as my return, also very quiet and reliable. I can just barely tell when they are on or off because I’m tuned in to the sounds my tank makes, but no one else in the house can.
 
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Thank you! I just pickup a Reed Octopus Varios 2 for $110. I'm using one right now for the last 3 years, doesn't hurt to have a back-up.
Dang - BAR members are so fast.
This morning I added the UV, the Varios2 pump in the cart and continued "shopping" for 5 mins top. They were both gone at checkout time.

Does our B/S/T have any Black Friday sale for UV ;)?
 
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Anyone have any of these skimmers and know them to be dead silent? I could use a reason to replace my AC red sea skimmer
I’ve used icecap skimmers in the past and always found them to be on point and the price on this was too good to pass up. I’m also trying to replace an ac Red Sea skimmer which works fine just a backup is always nice so for under 200$ shipped to me I’m giving this a chance.

 
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Man, there is all sorts of stuff I don’t need that I want to buy! Must resist!!!!
 
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This is another one of these must have deals. While the regular price is higher than what BRS sells it for, getting this pump, which rules them all, for approx 1,800 USD is a steal - but who needs a such an expensive return pump really.

 
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This is another one of these must have deals. While the regular price is higher than what BRS sells it for, getting this pump, which rules them all, for approx 1,800 USD is a steal - but who needs a such an expensive return pump really.

Woa! That's an expensive pump! even at 50% off.
 
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This is another one of these must have deals. While the regular price is higher than what BRS sells it for, getting this pump, which rules them all, for approx 1,800 USD is a steal - but who needs a such an expensive return pump really.

No one needs an Abyzz, but they're pretty damn nice, especially if you consider they come with this cool little pen
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