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Royal Exclusiv non-contact level switch prevents overflowing skimmers

Float switches have been used for a long time in combination with skimmers, automatically turning off the skimmer pump when a certain water level is reached. Mechanical float switches are however not the most trust worthy options considering that they…

Edith Widder TED Talk explains the role of luminesence in attracting the giant squid

History was made when around three months ago, the first footage of a giant squid was caught. Not only was video produced, the giant squid was captured in some seriously high definition resulting in absolutely stunning footage. Part of the…

Aqua-Trend Doser One Evolution dosing pumps are serious high resolution dosing pumps

The Aqua-trend Doser One series are some very interesting dosing pump systems. The Doser One pumps are offered in both an entry level model (which is called simply the  Doser One) and a premium  model (The Doser One Evolution). The…

Jim’s temperate pico aquarium is a spectacular example of craftmanship

Jim’s temperate pico might be very simplistic in color, but it is certainly not lacking in form.  Owned by the same hobbyist as the azoox fish bowl, this is another awesome setup. Both the imposing aquascape and beautiful corals really…

Aqua-Trend Evolution automatic top off can read water level through glass

The Aqua-Trend Evolution automatic top off systems are perhaps the most intriguing products of the new Polish manufacturer, mainly because it breaks away from the usual float switch or pressure sensor. Instead the Aqua-Trend Evolution systems are able to read…

The Poseidon is Aqua-Trend’s version of the aquarium controller

We recently highlighted a relatively unknown Polish company Aqua-trend and the Poseidon is Aqua-Trend’s version of the aquarium controller. The Poseidon offers an interesting package which should be more than capable at controlling basic functions in your tank. The Aqua=Trend…

Aqua-Trend is a doser and aquarium electronics related manufacturer from Poland

Aquatrend is an aquarium electronics related manufacturer located in Poland. They are already a well established company with a large line of products, but the brand is currently not very well known outside Poland. Aqua-Trend recently crossed our radar, and…

The ORA Easter Egg Chalice coral is coming soon

The Easter Egg chalice from ORA is a gorgeous raspberry pink Oxypora with yellow mouths. As a beautiful Oxypora lacera specimen, a species which is a hardy and fast growing, the Easter Egg Chalice is an optimal aquarium coral. The…

Fascinating footage of fluorescent corals under confocal microscope will leave you mesmerized

Chances are you are spending your Easter Sunday morning contemplating why it is still snowing outside, and how you are going to find all those eggs in a half a foot of snow. What’s a better way to escape the…

MarineReefLED Quadspec V2 Spotlights breath new life into the PAR 20 bulb

The Quadspec V2 LED PAR 20 bulbs are exciting new spotlights from MarineReefLED, with a great visual appeal and pretty unique spectrums . We got our hands on the PAR20 Quadspec spotlight and the PAR20 Fiji Blue spotlight and in person…