Being the reef aquarium technophiles that we are, we couldn’t spend a whole day at the offices of MindStream R&D without becoming smitten with what this device is, how it works, and what makes it work. If you thought the…
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A fly/spy on the wall at Cairns Marine – Part 1
The heaven and earth contrast between home aquarists and public aquarists have succeeded in fissuring the marine aquarium paradigm in more ways than one. While both industrial scenes are unified by the prevailing love of marine life, the industrial aspects and technical rigmarole…
Prediction: Neptune Systems will release the Flo DC Pump at MACNA
The Fl? centrifugal pump is what we believe Neptune Systems will launch at MACNA this year. Take this prediction with a huge grain of salt, as we have no tangible evidence to go from, except reading the cards at where…
The top 10 things to know about the Vectra M1 & L1 DC Pumps from Ecotech Marine
Last week we were fortuante enough to be at Ecotech Marine headquarters in Allentown PA for the official unveiling of the company’s first controllable DC centrifugal pump, the Vectra M1 and L1. Last Friday’s live Google Hangout Q&A with Tim…
Vectra pump live Q&A Google Hangout with Ecotech Marine (Updated w/ video)
We are in Allentown PA with EcoTech Marine for the launch of their new centrifugal return pump, the Vectra M1 and L1. We already know that this controllable DC pump will be fully controllable with EcoSmart Live and that it…
Video teardown of the MindStream aquarium monitor
It was super cool to visit the heart of the research and development of the MindStream aquarium monitor and pick the Step Ahead Innovations team’s brain about how their device works inside and out. However while we were there, we…
Kessil AP700 coming in September, 185 watts & wireless control for $949
The Kessil AP700 has been a long time coming but as of today, fans of Kessil’s unique approach to aquarium lighting can look forward to the concrete release date for the company’s first fully fledged aquarium fixture. Kessil made a…
Skimz Mini Recirculating Reactor incorporates internal DC pump for versatility, performance
Skimz is launching three recirculating biopellet reactors in the near future that utilizes an internal DC pump and adjustable outlet control based on your bioload and aquarium needs. The new Skimz Mini Recirculating Reactors will come in three sizes and…
Answers to the top 10 questions about the MindStream aquarium monitor
We are writing on location in beautiful Vermont and yesterday we spent a whole day in the offices of Step Ahead Innovations trying to wrap our head around their exciting new MindStream Aquarium Monitoring System. It really took a whole…
Brightwell NeoNitro gives your ULNS a dose of nitrogen
Brightwell NeoNitro is a balanced nitrogen source for those of yo running an ultra low nutrient system (ULNS). Although we often fight like mad to keep nitrogen and phosphates out of the aquarium, but with the ULNS you may actually…