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More details on the Neptune Systems Apex Jr

We were able to get more information on the upcoming Neptune Systems Apex Jr controller we touched on yesterday. While we incorrectly dubbed the unit AquaController Jr initially, the additional details from…

Fauna Marin Dosing Pump released in US

The Fauna Marin Dosing Pump had its official US release this past weekend and will begin to ship to stores this week. Each unit will come with three peristaltic pumps and will include a 5 kg set of Fauna Marin…

Sunpulse Nano Series Ceramic Metal Halides are as small as 20 watts

SunPulse Nano Series Ceramic Metal Halide lamps are a new line of HID lights with sizes down to 20 watts. The SunPulse Nano Series metal halides come in 20, 35, 75 and 100 watts and in 3, 4, 6.5 and…

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Captive Bred Yellow Tangs? Not quite yet…

For nothing short of years, there have been rumors of captive-bred tangs permeating hobbyist chatter. Most of these rumors are fueled by the collection of small Regal Tangs (Paracanthrus hepatus) and a general misunderstanding of what “tank raised” means (quite…

Sharks Taught to Hunt Alien Lionfish

Roatan Marine Park divers are training sharks to like a new snack–that of the invasive lionfish. Some wonder if the taining sharks to feast on these fish the best way to make any difference. “It may be more effective for…

Neptune Systems new AquaController Jr coming in May

Neptune Systems is working on a new AquaController Jr aquarium controller that will make it a more powerful, entry-level controller. The new AquaController Jr appears to be more of a unified design with the controller and four power outlets in…

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Reed Mariculture introduces a new product line, and wants you to name it!

Reed Mariculture is well-known around here, both for their aquarium hobby line of products (Reef Nutrition), but also for their commercial aquaculture products generally sold under the Reed Mariculture umbrella. Seeing their large-scale aquaculture products being used in smaller-scale applications…

GrowsSpot LED grow light from Sunshine Systems has colors for reefing too

The GrowSpot is an LED Grow Light in a spotlight form factor from Sunshine Systems, the makers of the popular GrowUFO grow light for hydroponic and horticultural use. The GrowSpot LED comes in four colors that stimulate different parts of…

Rainfordia opercularis video from Blue Harbor shows this fish’s cryptic nature

[youtube width=”680″ height=”400″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl7kZ7O6hpU[/youtube] Rainfordia opercularis is a rare and cryptic basslet that few people will ever see in person. Not only are Rainfordia rare in the hobby, but they are also very secretive in their wild natural habitat, their flat…