I hope to see my fellow Reef Builders contributors jump in and share their take on MACNA 2010 in the coming days. Seeing the annual pilgrimage to the marine aquarium hobby’s nomadic mecca through multiple points of view may offer…
Vertex Aquaristik Libra Dosing Pump system coming in November
Vertex Aquaristik is scheduled to release the Vertex Libra Dosing Pump system come this November. The Libra Dosers will be available in three models “Libra”, Libra Classic, and Libra Pro. The models start out like any old dosing pump called…
The art of Photobombing with John Ciotti
[youtube width=”625″ height=”445″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmkfuNnv28M[/youtube]The art of photobombing can be a complicated one. The trick is, of course, to get unsuspecting persons to pose for a photo while the photobomber has a completely different pose in the background. After the MACNA 2010…
Blue Moon Aquatics LED pendants coming in October
The Blue Moon Aquatics LED pendant lights we gave you a glimpse of earlier this year are going to start shipping in October. The first generation of these lights will come with an adjustable tank-mounted bracket but could also be…
MACNA 2011 show floor already 80% sold
You might have read about the next MACNA being hosted in Des Moines, Iowa. The event, to be held next year on September 9-11, marks the first time, in a very long time that Macna will be on the western…
ProFilux Touch from GHL spied in person
GHL thought it wise to show off their new ProFilux Touch interface device. The Touch that GHL had on display at MACNA was a prototype with the functionality limited to only two buttons. We’ve been following the Touch and first…
Coral Vendors issued warnings at MACNA 2010
With MACNA 2010 finally wrapping up there were many side stories. One such side story involved the Florida Fish and Wildlife conservation commission. Apparently in the state of Florida you need the proper permits, licenses, and certifications for anyone selling,…
A view from above, a quick snapshot and thoughts on MACNA 2010
I’m sitting 39,000 ft. above terra firma flying back to the West Coast from MACNA 2010 in Orlando and wanted to weigh in with a “newbie” perspective after three fun-filled days at the show. MACNA — we all hear about…
Sera USA giving away $10,000 of prizes in photo contest, free supplements to first 100 hobbyists
Sera USA is celebrating 40 years and as part of their promotion for the Sera Marin line of supplements, they are giving away $10,000 worth of prizes along with free supplements to the first 100 people who shoot them an…
CPR Aquafuge2 PS getting Aeroforce treatment
CPR Aquatic’s Aquafuge 2 PS is going to get a new look soon incorporating the Aeroforce protein skimmer design instead of the traditional Bak-Pak skimmer. The company is still working out the production and pricing details but it should be…
