Libra dosing pump from Vertex Aquaristik is versatile and touchscreen controlled
The Libra dosing pump from Vertex Aquaristik is a very capable and versatile peristaltic dosing device. Within about a month, Vertex will release the Libra with the built-in touch sensitive controller and three dosing pumps which will come with either a very accurate stepping motor or a DC motor. The Llibra’s controller features some fancy Read More
Vertex Cerebra and Libra touchscreen have been retooled to be completely flush-mounted
Vertex Aquaristik hasn’t even set up their booth but that hasn’t stopped us from laying eyes on the gorgeous new touchscreen for the Cerebra aquarium controller and forthcoming Libra dosing pump. It’s been a while since we’ve heard much about the Android-based vertex Cerebra controller but come this time tomorrow, we should be seeing both Read More
Vertex Illumilux LED gets unboxed
The Vertex Illumilux LED lightstrip we first spied at InterZoo is in our hand and we couldn’t help but pop it out of the box and take a closer look at the light to see how it has progressed since we first saw it. This light is going to go to a lucky reefer as Read More
Winners of the Vertex ME video contest announced, congrats to Williamsport Area High School
Vertex Aquaristik recently announced the winners of their Vertex ME contest and we have to say that based on merit alone, we were pretty sure that Williamsport Area High School was going to win. With over 2000 gallons of running saltwater and a thriving coral propagation program, Williamsport Area makes a prime example of using Read More
Illumina LED gets Cree XP-G option in the new 260 modules
If you’ve been on the fence about getting a top of the line Vertex Illumina LED light because of the yesterday’s-news Luxeon Rebel LEDs, the new Illumina 260 modules might push you over the edge. Vertex is sticking to it’s guns regarding the use of the Phillips Luxeon Rebels in the stock Illumina SR 200 Read More
Vertex Aquaristik Libra Dosing Pump system coming in November
Vertex Aquaristik is scheduled to release the Vertex Libra Dosing Pump system come this November. The Libra Dosers will be available in three models “Libra”, Libra Classic, and Libra Pro. The models start out like any old dosing pump called the Libra, however the Libra Pro is where it really pops with a 3.3″ Touch Read More
Aquarium Stimulus Program: Win a Puratek 100GPD R.O. unit
With the aquarium season ramping up, what better time to refresh your R.O. unit with a state of the art Puratek 100? The puratek 100 differentiates itself from other units by having a pressure gauge, flush valve and shut off all built-in. Big thanks to Proline Aquatics for donating this 100 gallon per day reverse Read More
Vertex Aquaristik RX-6 Calcium Reactor
Vertex releases their new RX 6 calcium reactor which is designed for aquariums up to 280 gallons. This beefy calcium reactor has a nice selection of features including: advanced reverse-flow design, all John Guest fittings, pecision Vertexâ„¢ needle valve, large bubble counter, onboard pH probe port, quick-lock lids, CO2 dissolution chamber prior to main reaction Read More
Vertex Aquaristik UF 15 Universal Media Reactors
Vertex has released their UF 15 media reactor which is great for a small amount of media. You’ll need to include a pump like other Media Reactors, but you can get by with just tubing, no need for messy PVC. This UF 15 media reactor takes up a 5″ x 5″ in spot in your Read More
Alpha 300 cone skimmer by Vertex Aquaristik
The first shots of the Vertex branded Royal Exclusiv Alpha 300 Kone pop out on the internets. This Alpha 300 protein skimmer is powered by two Red Dragon 1500 skimmer pumps that will do between 3,000 to 4,600 lph of air and will come with two aspirator valves like other models in the series. This Read More