vortech-pump-controllers-1 A trip down memory lane of Ecotech Marine VorTech pump controllers As Ecotech Marine celebrates ten years of business in the reef aquarium scene, I am reminded of how I came to know the once scrappy three young founders Tim, Pat, Justin and first employee Mark. The company cut its teeth on reef tank product engineering with a magnetically stirred kalk stirrer with a built in
Macropharyngodon-marisrubri-head Red Sea leopard wrasse now its own species, Macropharyngodon marisrubri
Nanobox mini fixtures shown off in all their glory at Reefstock

CPR Mini and Nano Tumblers closing in on being finely-tuned nano media reactors

The CPR Tumblers are getting closer to their market debut and as the company works out the final kinks, we are really liking these unique reactors more and more.  The CPR Mini and Nano Tumblers have scaled down the size of fluidized media reactors and as we see in this video, utilize a unique way to Read More

CPR Aquatic nano reactor eyed in the wild

CPR Aquatic has leaked a short video of a pair of nano media reactors they are working on. Lately, CPR has been pretty open with their prototypes including the First AID and feeding tube we spied at BAYMAC and these little puppies are no different. Both are being designed to use biopellets like shown in Read More

CPR Aquatic gives us a sneak peek of feeding tube prototype

Being able to get out to shows and spend quality time chatting about new and upcoming products is one of the best things about this job, especially when companies start breaking out prototypes to show you. While at the CPR Aquatic booth at BAYMAC, were got to take a look at this prototype of a Read More

CPR Aeroforce skimmer get next generation upgrades

The CPR Aeroforce hang-on protein skimmer is one organic straining beast and we are happy to see a few upgrades on the latest iteration of the skimmer here at BAYMAC. The first generation Aeroforce was constructed entirely of clear acrylic and with the next generation model the back of the skimmer, the side closest to Read More

CPR Aquatic releasing First A.I.D. this week

CPR Aquatic has begun shipping its multipurpose CPR Aquatic First A.I.D. system that we brought you earlier this year in prototype form. The acronym means Acclimation, Isolation, and Dosing but the handy device can do all this and more. Helping to safely acclimate fish and corals into quarantine or your main display tank will help Read More

CPR Aeroforce reverse flow model up close

The CPR Aeroforce protein skimmer recirculating skimmer has a new model with the inlet and outlet reversed making it a fine choice for nano and all-in-one owners who can’t use the first Aeroforce model. With small compartments and immobile dividers on some systems including the JBJ 28 gallon LED Nano Cube we’ve been operating, the Read More

CPR Aquafuge2 PS getting Aeroforce treatment

CPR Aquatic’s Aquafuge 2 PS is going to get a new look soon incorporating the Aeroforce protein skimmer design instead of the traditional Bak-Pak skimmer. The company is still working out the production and pricing details but it should be ready to start shipping in the next couple of months. The Aeroforce is a nice Read More

CPR Aquatic First-AID, a multipurpose utility vessel shown in beta

CPR Aquatic’s First-AID is going to be a multipurpose utility to help with acclimation, isolation and dosing in your tank. A fun play on what it does with acronym in the name (Acclimation, Isolation and Dosing), CPR took the approach of keeping it all inside the tank. Utilizing a screw-on acrylic bracket, the beta unit we saw Read More

Hydor recalling some Theo 300 watt aquarium heaters

Hydor is recalling their Theo 300W aquarium heater product that was sold across the United States and the rest of the world. The recall is only effective if you own a specific batch number for the heater specifically 929 – 932 – 939 which was produced during the June – October 2009 time frame and Read More

Aztech Pyramid Protein Skimmer from CPR aquatics, action video

The Aztech Pyramid protein skimmer from CPR Aquatic has not yet been released since it’s unveiling at IMAC West but here we have a video of one of the first Alpha-level units running on some relatively clean sea water. This unit is being powered by an internal gen-X water pump but we hope to see Read More

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