NYOS used its first personal appearance at an American reef show to show off their largest protein skimmer to date, the NYOS Quantum 300. The general design and function of NYOS skimmers doesn’t stray too far from status quo, but…
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Elos Spiralo protein skimmer prototype spied
The Spiralo Protein Skimmer from Elos is a very interesting new product with a unique pipeless design. The low-footprint Spiralo has an adjustable flapper valve in the base that controls the outflow of water from the protein skimmer body. The…
Neptune Systems COR pump unveiled
The Neptune Systems COR pump was just announced this morning and it is an important new component in the Apex controller ecosystem of aquarium devices and accessories. With its blocky shape, angular edges and orange and grey color scheme, it is…
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…
Deep sea exploration of the Canadian northeast Pacific Ocean
Ocean Network Canada (ONC) in Partnership with the exploration vessel Nautilus, research vessel Thomas G. Thompson, and the University of Victoria have launched a three week long expedition in the Canadian northeast Pacific Ocean. As part of the expedition the E/V…
Smart ATO micro is the smallest optical top off device yet
The Smart ATO Micro is a new optical water level sensor and top off device in one. This new ATO is a miniature version of the Smart ATO released by Auto Aqua just about two years ago. Like the Smart ATO, the…
Tunze Blue Edition NanoStream celebrates 10 years of tiny propeller pumps
The Tunze Blue Edition NanoStream 6045 is a special run of the powerful prop pump that celebrates ten years since Tunze’s introduction of the NanoStream. With so many large, small, controllable and affordable saltwater safe aquarium propeller pumps available on…
Two Little Fishies Strontium Pronto coming soon
Two Little Fishies is teasing us with their MACNA strategy with this picture of its upcoming Strontium Pronto they will debut at next week’s show. TLF Strontium Pronto is pure anhydrous strontium chloride powder that will be available in a…
New video demonstrates a highlight feature of the Vectra pump, calibration
The Vectra starts shipping this week and this new controllable DC pump from Ecotech Marine is already garnering a lot of attention. It’s not just the hardware of the Vectra M1 & L1 pumps that make them such great water…
New, extra slim Mini Bubble King 160 VS12 skimmer
The new, extra slim Royal Exclusiv Mini Bubble King 160 VS12 protein skimmer is a good choice if you are looking for the performance of a Bubble King skimmer without sacrificing sump space. Technology advances are making us more productive…