Reef Octopus

Aquariums are Saving the Last Florida Pillar Corals

A team of Scientist and Aquarist from the Florida Aquarium, last month broke the news for spawning in captivity for the first time, the last remaining live colonies of Pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) known from Florida state waters.  Aquarium Industry…

Reef Octopus Octo Pulse pumps coming in May

The Reef Octopus Octo Pulse pumps we were hoping to see in 2017 are finally right around the corner and will be shipping in May. Plus they will be coming in two sizes — the Octo Pulse 2 and the Octo Pulse…

See the new Reef Octupus eSsence protein skimmer

The new Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Protein Skimmer is a compact skimmer built to perform. For those Reef Octopus fans looking to add a new skimmer or upgrade, but have space limitations in the sump, this might be a good…

Automatic Neck Cleaner For Reef Octopus Protein Skimmers

Simplify your aquarium maintenance routine and keep your protein skimmer running at peak performance with an automatic neck cleaner! Protein Skimmers are an essential piece of equipment for running a saltwater aquarium. Skimmers remove organic compounds from your tank. As the skimmer works these…

Reef Octopus Regal Series Skimmers

Regal Skimmers The Reef Octopus series Regal skimmers (Regal-S) is an in-sump protein skimmer and a perfect fit for aquariums with limited sump space. The Regal-S skimmers features high-quality acrylic body construction with easy disassembly for maintenance, and a hybrid…

Reef Octopus Commercial Skimmers, backbone of an industry

Commercial protein skimmers are important pieces of equipment for the large facilities which hold and ship around the precious livestock that feeds the aquarium hobby. For decades the commercial protein skimmer market was dominated by large and inefficient venturi protein skimmer, simply…

Reef Octopus Classic Super Space Saver skimmers are sexy and cheap

Reef Octopus has come a long way since their early days of making and selling protein skimmers. Reefers used to buy Reef Octopus skimmers because they couldn’t afford a Euro Reef or ATB skimmer, but nowadays you’d be hard pressed…

Top 5 new aquarium products of MACNA 2015

Every year and every reef show and conference we go to, people always come up to us, either at our booth or while walking about, whether there or we have seen any new and revolutionary new products lately. Most of…

Lux Slim Flow aquarium shown off by Reef Octopus

The Lux Slim Flow aquarium just unveiled by Reef Octopus is probably the nicest new and unique aquarium design we’ve seen since the red Sea Reefer series. Reef and marine aquarists love their pre-drilled and reef ready aquariums, but a…

Reef Octopus VarioS Controller for Regal protein skimmers

We’re still 24 hours away from MACNA opening its doors but already we’re starting to scoop all the latest and greatest new products from this seminal, annual show. The Reef Octopus VarioS controller is a swanky looking new driver box…