New rectangular Micron Bag filter socks and holders from Eshopps take “outside the box” thinking to tackle the old standard. Traditionally filter socks use a circular collar and Eshopps designed its rectangular version to be able to add more filters…
Nano Overflow Box coming soon from Eshopps
The new Nano Overflow Box from Eshopps is looking to fit the needs of smaller tanks that could use an overflow solution that isn’t too bulky or pricey. Measuring in at 4 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide, this…
Art students create fascinating seascape sculptures using unique materials
You might remember Sayaka Ganz and her incredible reclaimed material sculptures we highlighted a few months ago. Sayaka was so kind to forward some incredible sculptures some of her students completed recently for an assignment in one of her classes at…
Celebrating “Stupid Guy Thing Day,” share your story and win a roll of Rescue Tape
There are plenty of strange, unusual and downright bizarre holidays out there and today being “Stupid Guy Thing Day” is one that is quite befitting to many of us in the hobby. Face it fellas, we all done some stupid things in our time…
EcoTech Marine bids adieu to VorTech MP20, ceasing production
EcoTech Marine has decided to cease production of its VorTech MP20 after nearly two years. The pump aimed at the 70-gallon and under market, most likely faced dwindling sales after the introduction of the VorTech MP10 last year. The main…
Grassy Glow 25,000 K metal halide bulb from Volx Japan hits the mark for blue light addicts
The Grassy Glow Super Blue 25,000 K metal halide bulb from Volx Japan with the potential to take blue reef lighting up to eleven. Although we consider ourselves evangelists of LED reef aquarium lighting, we promise we haven’t given…
Gulf oil spill threatens reef restoration project
For Meaghan Johnson monitoring the forecast for the loop current in the Gulf of Mexico has been a daily ritual since the disastrous BP oil spill began. The “loop” is the current that seasonally carries water and everything in it…
Latro lamp powered by algae, CO2 and sunlight
The Latro lamp is a new and interesting invention showcasing another side of using algae as an alternative energy source. The Latro lamp works by tapping into the energy produced during photosynthesis to deliver light. The premise is pretty simple —…