BLEMS - Phycology Nightlight - My original design! - $70 shipped

[rhizotron]

BLEMS - Phycology Nightlight - My original design! - $75 shipped

This is a simple design, but it's taken me a while to get everything resolved. The Phycology Nightlight is essentially a miniature wall-mount aquarium equipped with a mini LED lamp to grow a live phytoplankton culture while casting a soft, natural green glow.

I've observed the best results with Nannochloropsis oculata live culture. This phytoplankton has a very bright green color, usually stays in suspension by itself and is easy to grow with a few simple supplies. Along with the Phycology Nightlight culture I like to maintain the Nannochloropsis in a couple of 1-quart mason jars on a windowsill as backup.

You may find other natural pigment liquid media to fill the Phycology Nightlight. This image shows a nightlight of a somewhat different (older) design filled with Nannochloropsis as well as a warm amber tannin tea brewed from natural Oak leaves.

I may eventually sell the Phycology Nightlight in my Etsy shop, but for now I just want to do a limited sale with a set of blems that I have ready to go. Minor cosmetic flaws imay include very minor scuff marks on the plastic tube or a little excess sealant around the bottom. You will hardly notice these with the nightlight plugged in and hung up on the wall. With all the parts, fabrication and assembly, I will eventually need to list the Phycology Nightlight at about $150, but I'm offering this small batch of blems here at $75 shipped.

Here is everything included with each Phycology Nightlight - 25 kit.

1. Wall-mount bracket with tee-nut stoppers and cord holder
2. 25cm (10") cylinder enclosure
3. USB LED plug assembly
4. 10' USB power cord
5. Bright white USB LED
6. Color-changing RGB LED
7. Dry wall anchors & #6 steel wood screws
8. Instruction sheet (not shown)

Note that the kit does not include a 5v USB adapter required for powering the LED. This very common item--you probably have several in your home--can be acquired anywhere electronics are sold.

If desired I can pack a small amount of live Nannochloropsis culture as well as some Guillard′s (F/2) algae nutrient medium in 2-dram vials at no extra charge. The only additional things you will need to start the culture will be some reef salt along with a few common kitchen measuring items.

PayPal "Goods and Services" payment accepted. Kits ship with tracking via USPS Priority Mail.

Thanks for looking! Just send me a note to inquire about purchasing or with any questions that may come to mind.

Cheers.

 

[rhizotron]

Thanks very much for the responses I've received already! I really appreciate it.

Many of the members here are surely Nannochlopsis already as live reef food, but I can include a quick starter kit with the live culture, 1ml transfer pipette and a couple of 1-dram vials of Guillard's F/2 formula at no extra charge. The only additional items you will need to start the culture are reef salt, glass pint or quart jars and a few common kitchen utensils. Just let me know if you want me to pack this with your Phycology Nightlight - 25 basic kit.

Also available: dried Oak tree leaves for preparing a natural tannin tea. While this is not a living culture, the tannin tea can fill the Phycology Nightlight clear cylinder to create a warm amber glow with very easy care. Preparation requires only clean water and a few common kitchen items. Basic instructions are included with the Phycology Nightlight instruction sheet.

Thank you again!

 

[rhizotron]

I made another poster-style graphic. Here it is...

 

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I still have a half-dozen of these blems available.

 

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New updated pic...

 

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More pics!

For a better idea of set up, care and feeding of the Phycology Nightlight, here's the instruction sheet page 1 and page 2...

 

[rhizotron]

Three of these are still available.

Just send me a PM to inquire.

 

[rhizotron]

Just one more BLEM available.

I will have more of these to list as the standard kit, but those will be at full price.

 

[afrokobe]

Are you still selling these?