Gear

Hands-on with the Instant Ocean 2.5 gallon jug & salt kit

On a recent visit to the LFS, we couldn’t help but notice the giant boxed Instant Ocean jug and the 25 gallons of salt mix that comes prepackaged with it. Instant Ocean is releasing the 2.5 gallon commemorative jug to…

My Reef Creations I-Series sumps offer industrial build and design

My Reef Creations is the leader in the design and fabrication of commercial aquarium equipment, and the new I-series sump with ATO/Dosing box is just the latest feather in their cap. Like the previously covered commercial skimmers and pimp quarantine…

Vital Wave Violet and Cyan are worthy color-boosting LED spotlights

The Vital Wave LED spotlights from EcoLamps include three different colors, two of which really hit the sweet spot for highlighting the colors of aquarium corals. Manufacturers of LED spotlights have been experimenting with LEDs across the spectrum, often times…

Reef Octopus waste collector and delayed timer help prevent skimmer overflows

Usually when a protein skimmer overflows, the cause is due to some easily preventable circumstances. Apparently, CoralVue loathes the spillage of that nasty funk that comes out of protein skimmers as much as we do, and they’re bringing a one-two…

ARKA Vida GT doser also incorporates magnetic stirrers

The use of dosing pumps for aquariums is on the rise and German company ARKA wants in on the action. Their new ARKA Vida GT doser is one of the few German-made dosing pump systems made specifically for aquarium use…

APBreed Compact Culture System and RGComplete – The Verdict

It is rare to see such visibly obvious results as demonstrated in the side-by-side test of APBreed’s Compact Culture System with the way I typically culture rotifers. Arguably you don’t even need to read the details; look at that photo!…

Instant Ocean 50th anniversary commemorative 2.5 gallon jug kit available for limited time

To celebrate 50 years of providing synthetic sea salt to aquariums and hobbyists Instant Ocean released a limited edition 50th anniversary commemorative 2.5 gallon jug kit. These handy kits include enough salt to make 25 gallons and are a perfect…

Dr. G’s getting busy, adds Coral Dip to the equation

Dr. G’s Marine Aquaculture has been busy lately and just added another product unveiling the Dr.G’s SPS & LPS Coral Dip Solution on Facebook. The company describes the product as touch on parasites but gentle on coral tissues. Among the…

Sicce HyperCure and HyperGarlic want to lend you a hand

The new Sicce HyperCure and HyperGarlic are two new additives from the Italian manufacturer now available in the US market. Sicce HyperCure is an all natural product to treat both freshwater and saltwater ich and other common aquatic diseases. Sicce HyerGarlic…

Italian Skimmer LGs 850 gets an Italian style in depth review

The skimmer LGMAquari Lgs 850 is one of the latest offers of LGMAquari in the field of mono-pump skimmers. This skimmer is suitable for saltwater aquariums containing up to 900 liters. Construction The Lgs 850 is built with high quality materials;…