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Fluval Prism can be a fun way to add some spooktacular Halloween lighting effects

The Fluval Prism can be a fun way to add spotlight effects to your tank. Although its not the most svelte looking light, it does have some interesting features. It is a remote-controlled, high-output spotlight LED, with what Fluval notes…

Lifegard Turbo Reactors put a “spin” on media

The new Lifegard Turbo Reactors are designed to spin media vs. just peculating media like traditional reactors to be maximize efficiency and minimizing clumping. The company notes the design helps “provide the highest water quality in a short time.” The media…

Pax Bellum ARID is a sweet looking piece of reef machinery

One look at the Pax Bellum ARID in person and you just say “Wow! I want that! But what does it do again?” As a device, it just looks bad-ass and that whatever job it does, it will do well.…

Rod’s Food Still Satisfying Fish and Coral

We recently dropped in to see what was new at Rod’s Food at ReefAPalooza and started chatting with Rod Buehler, the company’s founder, about the growing trend in the hobby about fresh foods made from high-quality ingredients. Going in any…

Trouble finding Two Little Fishies AccuraSea 1? Salt mix soon will be widely available

We’ve been watching Two Little Fishies AccuraSea 1 salt mix for a few years and when we dropped in the TLF booth at ReefAPalooza to catch up with Julian Sprung, he gave us a little update. Although its been a few…

New Eshopps S-Series protein skimmer looks sharp

Seeing the new Eshopps S-Series protein skimmer in person is a treat after reading about the new Eshopps S-Series design changes implemented earlier this year, where they improved a few areas of an already decent design. Chatting with the Eshopps team…

eKoral PRO aquarium controller about a month away from release

The eKoral PRO aquarium controller is about a month away from release and is likely to be priced right at $899 for the entire package. The eKoral selling point is the simplicity of setup and ease of use for the…

Gargoyle head magnetic decor from Alternative Reef are awesome

Halloween is right around the corner and these fun gargoyle head magnetic decorations from Alternative Reef are the perfect addition to spook up your tank. These were on display at ReefAPalooza but there are still some available that Scott was…

Somatic developing a hang-on back protein skimmer

We got a look at a hang-on back protein skimmer Somatic is developing and looks promising, especially considering there hasn’t been a lot of activity in this part of market. Following the direction of other Somatic products, with the Somatic…

Ya Ya! Yoopers get another reef store

As someone who grew up in Wisconsin and spent many a summer “Up North”, I have an appreciation for the U.P. of Michigan and I got a bit excited when I came across a story about U.P. Reef opening up…