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German artist exhibits full-scale panoramic display of Great Barrier Reef

A German artist has turned a former gas storage tower into a full-scale, 360-degree panoramic display of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Located in Leipzig, Berlin-based artist Yadegar Asisi projects a visual panorama on a a giant circular screen inside the…

Ecoxotic Vita is a unique aquaponics system, testing the waters on Kickstarter

The synergy between fish and plant is beautiful and inspiring. Whether its a mangrove system or a freshwater planted tank, there is just something beautiful about the balance it brings. Ecoxotic is taking this to the next level with its…

Kessil AP700 now shipping with iPad support, Android and iPhone support coming soon

The highly anticipated Kessil AP700 is now shipping with iPad support with Android and iPhone support coming soon. The company’s first full fledged fixture is now available to the hobbyist, as the company is hoping to see similar success it…

New Skimz NeoMag Coral Frag Rack

Magnetic coral frag racks are nothing new but Skimz is looking to take a different approach with acrylic racks and plugs to give it a unique look with the new Skimz Coral Frag Rack. What makes this one unique is…

Aquaforest products now available through Deepwater Aquatics

For the first time Poland’s quality Aquaforest products will be available in the U.S. thanks to a exclusive distribution partnership with Deepwater Aquatics. The Aquaforest Company was established in 1995 in Poland and began with manufactured substrates and aquatic plants fertilizers…

New Royal Nature Ion Balanced Pro salt mixes up quickly

The new Royal Nature Ion Balanced Pro salt is a new advanced formula salt from the Israeli company blending natural sea salts enriched with micro and macro elements to deliver a salt that can be mixed and ready for use…

Skimz EL filter sock knocks the socks off felt

While filter socks may not be the most glamorous piece of equipment in the reefing world, they are workhorses and serve a valuable purpose. Skimz is taking the lowly sock to the next level with the Skimz EL (Extended Life) filter sock…

COTSbot seeks and destroys invasive Crown of Thorn starfish

The Crown of Thorns starfish (COTS) has been a destructive force on reefs for years. They eat coral and reproduce like mad. Humans have been fighting this creature and now have a new robotic “terminator” helping with the cause. Researchers…

Neptune DOS gets special pricing this weekend only

With all eyes on MACNA this weekend, Neptune is offering any the chance to save big on its Neptune DOS dosing and fluid metering system. This is a nice nod for the people who aren’t able to make it to MACNA…

Sneak Peek: Orphek Kaspian LED Pendant

We were able to get an advance peek at the new Orphek Kaspian LED pendent geared towards larger aquariums and the public aquarium market that need higher performance. Besides a unique design, the new Orphek Kaspian is sporting a large LED…