The MiniMax Sump is a new media reactor from Innovative Marine which is an interesting take on the concept. This new device and its novel operation is a fresh new direction for small media reactors, and it didn’t take us…
Biopellet Reactors
Understanding the Usefulness of GFO – Phosphate Removal Media
GFO, which stands for Granular Ferric Oxide, is a red brown powder that is compacted into granules. The purpose of granular ferric oxide is to inhibit algae growth by removing phosphates from the aquarium. Maintaining low phosphate levels will help…
Sicce US releases a couple media and biopellet reactors
Sicce US recently started showing off a pair of media reactor designs and we have to say what strikes us most about them, is simply how nice they look! The two new reactor models include one design for regular chemical…
Top 10 great legacy aquarium products that are still being sold
A couple of weeks ago we lamented the fact that some pretty useless aquarium products are still widely available to purchase. Today’s piece is the flip side of that coin, with an overview of some great legacy products that you…
Seachem Biogen is the company’s first biopellet offering
Seachem Biogen biopellets is the first solid carbon dosing product from the venerable aquarium product manufacturer. Seachem has been on a tear of releasing new products lately, especially in the aquarium media and water purification category. Seachem Biogen biopellets follows on…
MRC xSeries Reactors brings commercial grade to hobbyist aquariums
The MRC xSeries Reactors is a new line of media reactors from one of America’s most trusted acrylic manufacturers, My Reef Creations. The new xSeries Reactors are just the tip of the iceberg for many new products we hope to see…
Seachem Reef Reactor media in Md and Lg grain sizes
Seachem Reef Reactor is a new natural form of high purity calcium reactor media. For a company that’s been in business for going on 35 years, we can’t imagine how it too Seachem so long to come out with such…
Avast Marine’s new high performance media reactor
Avast Marine has really carved a niche out for itself in the aquarium hobby by designing and building some really novel aquarium devices. Avast Marine’s Porthole, Skimmate Locker and Vibe zeolite reactor stand alone as innovative pieces of marine aquarium…
Avast Marine Vibe, now a DIY kit, shakes your zeolite for you
The Avast Marine Vibe automatic zeolite reactoris now available as a DIY kit. The Vibe uses springs and a periodic shaking to release the mulm off of zeolite to keep zeolite reactors running efficiently. We covered the Avast Marine Vibe…
EcoBak EZ reactor-free biopellets from Warner Marine
EcoBak EZ is a new line of biopellets from Warner Marine, designed to be used without the need for a dedicated biopellet reactor. Biopellets have proven to be an effective method for reducing nutrients in marine aquariums, especially for helping to…