With MACNA 2010 finally wrapping up there were many side stories. One such side story involved the Florida Fish and Wildlife conservation commission. Apparently in the state of Florida you need the proper permits, licenses, and certifications for anyone selling,…
A view from above, a quick snapshot and thoughts on MACNA 2010
I’m sitting 39,000 ft. above terra firma flying back to the West Coast from MACNA 2010 in Orlando and wanted to weigh in with a “newbie” perspective after three fun-filled days at the show. MACNA — we all hear about…
Sera USA giving away $10,000 of prizes in photo contest, free supplements to first 100 hobbyists
Sera USA is celebrating 40 years and as part of their promotion for the Sera Marin line of supplements, they are giving away $10,000 worth of prizes along with free supplements to the first 100 people who shoot them an…
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…
Sunlight Supply Maristar 2 HQI gets more T5 love, integrated timers, LEDs and sleek extruded body
The Sunlight Supply Maristar 2 HQI is a great looking hybrid light for the aquarium and should be available in the next month or so. Sporting a sleek, new extruded aluminum body the Maristar 2 doubled the amount of T5…
Warner Marine signs exclusive distribution agreement with Sunlight Supply
Warner Marine has inked an exclusive nationwide distribution agreement with Sunlight Supply making it easier for you to get access to everything in the Warner Marine product line. With Sunlight Supplies seven distribution hubs around the U.S., most fish stores…
SEASMART brings a piece of PNG to MACNA
The SEASMART program is doing great things not only in the marine aquarium industry but is having quite an impact on the people of Papua New Guinea in many positive ways. As part of the exposure SEASMART is bringing to…
AI Wave LEDs hitting good PAR
We had the chance to play with the new AquaIllumination Wave LED tubes here at MACNA and while these are still preproduction units, their performance is quite impressive. Each segment of this the modular tube LED measures in at just…
Ecoxotic Panorama Retro panel available now, showing off new LED Cannon and Panorama modules get updates
The Ecoxotic team is announcing the availability of the new Panorama Retro panel we brought you recently along with a very cool pill-shaped LED cannon and a retooled Panorama module in very swanky disco outfits in the retro-inspired booth and…
Vortech MP60 caught on Video
[youtube width=”600″ height=”344″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj2QjUDLtfY[/youtube] The new Vortech MP60w pump has been captured on video, with Tim Marks from EcoTech marine explaining the ins and out at a reef aquarium show. Hit the play link above on the video to hear more.…