Magnetic cells give fish built-in sense of compass direction
We all know that migrating birds and particularly pigeons have a keen sense of direction imparted onto them by a magnetic sense, and now new research has discovered similar super-nav powers in fish. Like the homing pigeons of the sea, the homing abilities of salmon and trout are well known but the mechanism for their extraordinary homecoming journey Read More
Magnetic Zeovit reactor uses MagLev to help stir the zeolites
It’s not everyday that a simple dea yields surprisingly useful results, and even less likely that it comes from the budget aquarium product suppliers. However, the magnetic FSZ60 zeovit reactor from Fish Street is exactly that, using two magnets in the base with the same poles facing each other gives this zeolite shaker a little bit Read More
Neodymium costs driving up prices on magnets, how will the cost be passed onto the consumer?
Recent news regarding the Chinese announcing plans to centralise control over its rare earth mine assets has led to increased prices for these minerals, especially neodymium used in permanent magnets we find in everything from cars to TV and most importantly to the hobby — in pump impellers, magnetic mounts and algae scrapers. The cost Read More
ZooMed Mag Clip is one of the best aquarium accessories ever
The Zoomed MagClip is one of the most useful yet underrated pieces of equipment we’ve ever used. Designed to hold tubing in place, the completely waterproof magclip is useful for clipping just about anything; power cords, tubing, nori, frags, corals and anything you’d want to fasten to the aquarium glass. Kevin Kohen of LiveAquaria first Read More
Eshopps Magnetic Probe Holder
Eshopps has a new probe holder that uses magnets to keep it in place. It is amazing to think that a magnet probe holder has just now come out for a sump, we have been getting by for years with suction cups and custom made sumps with probe holders built-in. But not any longer. The Read More
Mag-Flip algae cleaning magnet is a winner
The Mag-Flip algae magnet is one of those products that makes you wonder “How did someone think to do that?” Â When we first saw the marketing for this product we weren’t convinced that anyone would want or need to have such a “novelty” algae magnet anyway. Upon seeing the Mag-Flip on the shelf we just Read More