The Vertex Cerebra aquarium controller has been the white buffalo of the reef aquarium hobby for what seems like a generation in aquarium years. We first sighted this mythical aquarium computer, based on the Android mobile operating system, six years…
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The Raspberry Pi aquarium controller is getting more tempting
A couple of recent advancements from the Raspberry Pi team are making this platform even more enticing for developers around the aquarium. As we wrote back when it launched, the new Raspberry Pi 3 is one heck of a powerful…
Abyzz A1200 will be one MONSTER controllable water pump
Abyzz has a new pump coming to its lineup and it’s called the A1200. If this picture and the naming convention holds true, by the looks of it seems as if Abyzz has created one monster controllable water pump. Currently…
Tunze controller and Calcium Reactor join the list of new releases for InterZoo 2016
A Tunze Controller and a new Calcium reactor seem like they’ll be in the cards for big reveals next week. Tunze is playing hard to get leading up to this year’s InterZoo and they are continuing to tease us with tantalizing…
ReeFlowers reef and marine aquarium additives
Reefing is a truly global hobby and its exciting to see products from all over including ReeFlowers line of aquatic products. The Turkish company produces a wide range of additives for saltwater, freshwater, planted tanks, ponds and terrariums, but its…
Maine Coral Gardens are filled with Azoox corals and marine life
When we think of the state of Maine in the Northeast United States, we tend to think of lobsters and clam chowder. But as it turns out, there’s a really rich coral reef right off the coast of this northerly…
Bubble King Ecomax 200 & 250 protein skimmers by Royal Exclusiv
The Bubble King Ecomax 200 & 250 is a new line of high performance protein skimemrs designed by Royal Exclusiv, exclusively for Extra Bright Lighting. The two new Bubble King Ecomax skimmers are derived from the Bubble King 200 VS13 and…
First look at the new MaxSpect Gyre 200 Series Advance Controller
The Gyre 200 Series Advance Controller is an exciting new accessory coming soon from MaxSpect to get the most out of their award-winning Gyre pump. The Maxspect gyre pumps already ship with a pretty capable controller, although its interface and…
ReefGrow has a different approach to supplements
ReefGrow is a growing aquarium supplement and additive company that has a different approach to reef supplements. By eliminating water from their supplements they reduce the weight and packaging to reduce costs. Although the company has been out for a…
Ultra Reef makes some of the most beautiful calcium reactors
Ultra Reef is an Italian aquarium gear builder which has been making fine protein skimmers and calcium reactors for several years now. We’ve watched the design of their calcium shift and change ever slightly over time, and what they have…