Here’s a reality check for those with hoop dreams of a self-cleaning tank. Although it is true that Ecotech Marine has a subsidiary called NanoSystems which at one time looked into the feasibility of nano-tech for aquarium use, the Bethlehem…
Reefnet releases Reef Fish ID DVD, for Caribbean fish
If you’ve been in an American dive shop in the last ten years then you have likely seen the seminal Reef Fish Identification for getting to know all of your Caribbean fish. This book is a fantastic work which is…
LEDs in Action: There is no shame in being a halfway DIYer
‘LEDs in Action’ is a new mini series from Reefbuilders to highlight the importance and potential of LED technology for the home aquarium. Given the perilous environment for LED fixtures in the aquarium industry, the technophile aquarist looking to brighter…
The popular Phoenix 14K is now available in a mogul base
If you’ve been left in the double ended dust but clammoring for the greater wealth of bulb flavors that DE halide bulbs offer, Phoenix lighting has just made your day. The highly popular Phoenix 14K which is a favorite of…
New book available, Advances in Coral Husbandry in Public Aquaria
The second volume in the heavy hitting Public Aquarium Husbandry Series may not be for everyone but if you are at all looking into building a very large reef aquarium or you just really want to know more about corals,…
February issue of Advanced Aquarist is now online.
The february 2009 issue of Advanced Aquarist just went live. It seems the AA editorial crew is fired up about giving the esteemed publication a much needed facelift and taking the mag in new directions. Among those new directions is…
Reefstock 2009, at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver Colorado.
If you live in Colorado or a neighbouring state, clear your calendar for Reefstock March 14th 2009 at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver. Following on the enormous success of last year’s Reefstock, this year the event will be raising the…
New Icecap website to include an online store
We recently received screen captures of Icecap’s new website which appear to show both retail and wholesale pricing of Icecap metal halide lamps. We aren’t all that surprised that Icecap is finally revamping their antiquated website but the online shopping…
Reeflo looking for testers of the new BlackFin Pumps
While many look across the pond for high performance water pumps, the next best thing in high flowrate pumps is sprouting up in Colorado Spring’s own Reeflo Pumps. The new line of Blackfin Pumps from the quality pump manufacturer is…
LFSlocator may not be ready for prime time
Don’t get us wrong, the LFSlocator is a great idea which will likely become an indispensible tool for travelling aquarists throughout the U.S. but our cursory evaluation of the service for the Colorado region was less than stellar. A search…