Aqua Illumination testing the feasibility of plasma lighting

LED lighting technology has been around for some time and while most of us do not use LED lighting on our tanks, our interest in the subject is always high.  Aqua Illumination has been working with a solid state plasma…

More details about Neptune Systems new Apex controller

If you don’t already have a aquarium controller then odds are you don’t know what you’re missing out on, but for those of us that do and are looking to upgrade the Apex aqua controller is very enticing. Additional details…

Vertex Alpha 250 Kone caught in the act of skimming protein

The Bubble King Cone aka the Vertex Alpha 250 Kone is an absolute powerhouse in terms of efficiency and power. The muffler is almost magical in how much sound it muffles whether it is drawing  1500 or 1800 lph air.…

California looks to restrict frag swaps with AB1122?

When AB1122 was drafted it was stated that we did not know if swap meets were classified as frag swaps and while this is still an on-going issue the Assembly Appropriations Committee failed to define a swap meet or flea…

Advanced Aquarist Online Magazine contemplating the release of a print magazine

The venerable Advanced Aquarist Online Magazine is already available in print on an annual volume basis but a recent tweet from AAOM’s Twitter feed alluded to the consideration of producing AAOM as a bonafide monthly print magazine. We somehow doubt…

Shiny Star Multi: Color changing remote controlled LED

The Shiny Star Multi is a color changing LED lamp which is controllable by remote. The 5 watt wonder can produce 16 different colors at range of intensities, it has an E26 medium base and it is currently designed for…

Introducing the Reef Builders Flickr Photo Pool

Finally! Reef Builders Flickr Photo pool. We’ve been wanting to do this for a long time but haven’t gotten around to it. A large part of our stories come from tips that get sent in to us and we appreciate…

NatGeo releases 2009 best underwater photos

If you’re looking for a little eye candy this end of the week day, National Geographic has a fix for you. The venerable NatGeo just released a baker’s dozen of the best underwater views from their 2009 photography contest. The…

Hot iPod white Deltec TC 2560 with new bubble diffuser

When we previously reported the initial spy photo details way back in April we were scarce on deets for the new Deltec skimmer line, however the floodgates have opened and Deltec has revealed all about their upcoming hot iPod white…

Arcohelia rediviva shows it’s full potential on LiveAquaria

  We’ve seen a handful of Arcohelia but it wasnt until we snuck a peek at this fantastic blue specimen on LiveAquaria that we had any idea of the this species’ full potential. This fantastic blue and white beauty is…