In October of 2009 ReefBuilders first reported about the new redesigned aspirator valve from My Reef Creations. A few days ago I got my hands on not only the aspirator assembly but the New Orca Pro I and Pro II…
Hybrid glass and acrylic aquariums from AGE
We all know the problems associated with choosing glass or acrylic when designing a large tank. The benefits of acrylic are the inherent light weight and ease of drilling, for including those all-important closed loops. The down side is that…
Dr. Paul takes the underwater Canon D10 for a swim at Kaanapali beach, Hawaii
With the rapid growth of the digital camera industry it wasn’t surprising that new breeds of underwater digitals would soon hit the market. Of the current dozen or so out there, the Panasonic Lumix and the Canon D10 get top…
Focus Stacking and stereoscopic imaging using Helicon Focus
Focus stacking and stereoscoping imaging are some unique new ways to take your photography further. Not many things make me stand back and say “wow”, but that was recently the case. The reason for this was the discovery of a…
Garlic Prophylaxis: an effective way to mix garlic and food to reduce fish parasites
For many years, garlic has been used to treat a number of diseases in humans ranging from bacterial infections to intestinal parasites. While the evidence for its effectiveness in man is largely anecdotal, there is now an increasing body of…
Pump-Action suction cups make large tanks more wieldy
Take the hassle out of moving large tanks with these handy suction cups sold by Anver Corp. Â The model HC-S108 suction cup is rated to hold 123lbs, has a safety ratio of 4:1 and is priced at $48.95. Â To use…