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A closer look at the “LED Lighting & Effects System” from aquaFX

The aquaFX LED lighting system which we reported on a few months ago has come one step closer to availability with some pricing, release dates and more details about what this light actually is. The basic kit for this LED system includes a 24″ light tube containing the LEDs, a controller, power supply and remote [...]

Low Iron glass for aquariums the clearest glass you can buy?

Most likely when deciding upon an aquarium you might have considered low iron glass. Glass which has many uses and applications and the aquarium industry is one of the smallest industries in which it prospers from. Most glass is made with silica ( Quartz sand) and then sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) is then added which helps [...]

Rare Fish Roundup: Clarion angels, Mcculochi clownfish and Fuscipinnis anthias

Even with the growing uncertainty about the economy there is certainly no shortage of Rich Man’s fish. In the last couple weeks a couple of sources received a handful Australian Mcculochi clowns stateside which are going for no less than $2000. Aquarium Concepts of Dublin CA just received the third batch of Clarion angelfish for [...]

Eco Pump Holder delivers common sense usefulness

Once in a while a product so unassuming can come along that you don’t realize how useful it is until you need it. A perfect example of this is Ecosystem Aquarium’s “PUMP HOLDER”. This pump holding accessory is designed for use with MaxiJet pumps which have been modified to use a propeller like a Vortech [...]

What gift did you ask for this year?

it’s that time again, Black Friday is just around the corner and you know what that means, gift shopping. So since you– the avid aquarium keeper –most likely want something for your aquarium we would really like to know what exactly it is you asked for. Is it a new piece of equipment, is it [...]

Next Generation Deltec NFP Nitrate Reactors coming to UK

Deltec has been hard at work refreshing their line of nitrate reactors. There are four new models including 509, 512, 616, and the 1020. The 509 is great for tanks up to 50 gallons, while the top of the line 1020 will easily take on a tank that is 1300 gallons. The new features on [...]

Aqua Design Amano releases Do!aqua product line

Although Aqua Design Amano products are geared towards the nature-style planted aquarium, there is no reason why many of their products and accessories couldn’t be applied for use on marine and reef aquaria with an aesthetic emphasis. The traditional ADA line has been ungodly expensive for all but the most affluent aquarists but while in [...]

New ATB Hang on skimmer gets price, little else

With the current populairty of nano aquariums it is no wonder that we are seeing a large influx of new hang on back protein skimmers. Most all in one aquarium kits don’t ship with proper equipment because manufactures want to keep the entry point as inexpensive as possible for their particular target market. ATB has [...]

$119 will buy you new RKM-NET module for ReefKeeper Elite

The new module which allows your ReefKeeper elite to go surf the internet is said to be released soon. We first reported this module back in May. The $119 entry price will get you a single bus controller and you’ll have the option to purchase additional hardware outside of Digital Aquatics to make the Reefkeeper [...]

Ecotech Marine adds video FAQ to website

The thorough team at Ecotech has just made available a series of videos on their website which aim to answer your common Vortech questions. WIthin just 10 minutes you can watch all the informative videos and step by step instruction you or your grandmother needs to properly install (or reinstall) a vortech, making a [...]