IceCap is a brand whose name was once hallowed in the reef aquarium community but which has all but fallen out of public minds since the company was shuttered several years ago. The first hints of a resurrection of the…
Gear
Neptune formally announces WaV pump, 1Link module, and pricing
The WaV pump from Neptune Systems saw a subdued unveiling at MACNA in Denver a couple weeks ago that was all but overshadowed by the forthcoming DoS fluid metering system. Not one to let questions go unanswered about an exciting new product…
New Reef Octopus hang-on protein skimmer spied at MACNA
Reef Octopus has a new hang-on protein skimmer model which really breaks the mold for what we generally expect from this category. There have been plenty of hang-on protein skimmers made in a plethora of shapes and sizes in the…
Panta Rhei’s HydroWizard ECM42 gets near final specs and release date
Panta Rhei made it’s first public appearance at MACNA 2014 this past weekend in Denver, COlorado and with it, the first public display of their forthcoming HydroWizard Small which will henceforth be referred to as the ECM42. As a German…
A quick look at Neptune Systems’ forthcoming WAV pump
The Neptune Systems WAV pump is an incredibly unique new pump for use with the Apex aquarium controller. While the DOS dosing and fluid metering dosing pump and containers may have gotten the lion’s share of the press and attention…
Getting a closer look at the GHL Doser 2 dosing pump
The GHL Doser 2 was one of the most exciting products of InterZoo 2014 and it held a similar position of high regard in America for the Mile High Marine Aquarium Conference of North America. While the unit we first…
Reefgreentech debuts intriguing impeller on new double cone skimmer
Reefgreentech, an online store in France, has released a new double cone skimmer that features an intriguing impeller design. Although the double cone skimmer is nothing new, the R200DC is a DC-powered double cone skimmer with a unique approach to chopping…
Aqua Defender: Antibacterial foam and wipes that are fish and reef safe
Aqua Defender is said to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria that causes infections from marine and freshwater aquariums and ponds. Two years in the making and available in convenient wipes, and antibacterial foam, the stuff will protect from bacteria for up…
DOS – new Dosing and Fluid Metering System from Neptune Systems
DOS, a new automatic water top off device from Neptune Systems is seen in the flesh for the first time seeks to win acceptance within the great aquatics community. Top off systems became popular in early 2007 for the…
Techniques for Maintaining Calcium and Alkalinity in Reef Tanks
Calcium and alkalinity are vitally important chemical parameters in reef aquariums. They are used by stony corals to build their calcium carbonate skeletons. A lack of calcium and alkalinity in the water will inhibit the growth of reef-building corals and…