Illuminata a new rimless aquarium from Oceanic

Oceanic has joined the rimless aquarium craze and it certaintly doesn’t want to be left out. The illumaniata was rolled out and we got exclusive pictures of the new rimless aquarium. We don’t know much about this new model, but…

ATI Sunpower T5 lighting models shipping to customers

Customers have finally started to receive their long awaited ATI Sunpower lighting units. We got the first hands-on pics provided to us by Dave. This model is the 4 bulb which probably is in the 24 watt range. The individual…

Ecotech Marine speaks to Reef Builders about the nano-coating magic trick

Following on yesterday’s revelation about Ecotech Marine’s work with nano materials, we were fortunate to get some face time with NanoSystems director and EM co-founder Patrick Clausen. Are you a fan of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)? If not you are about…

My Reef Creations Small Nilsen Kalk Reactor now shipping

When we originally spied this reactor back in Macna we were pretty impressed by its LCD controller.  Thankfully, My Reef Creations has started to ship these to retailers and your paws on one. These are being touted as truly plug-in-play…

LEDs in Action: DIY LED Lighting by SMGS,LLC

‘LEDs in Action’ is a new mini series from Reef Builders to highlight the importance and potential of LED technology for the home aquarium. Sure, LED lights are facing the end of the line for the aquarium industry. Who knows…

Ecotech Marine is NOT working on photoreactive nano-coating technology

Here’s a reality check for those with hoop dreams of a self-cleaning tank. Although it is true that Ecotech Marine has a subsidiary called NanoSystems which at one time looked into the feasibility of nano-tech for aquarium use, the Bethlehem…

Reefnet releases Reef Fish ID DVD, for Caribbean fish

If you’ve been in an American dive shop in the last ten years then you have likely seen the seminal Reef Fish Identification for getting to know all of your Caribbean fish. This book is a fantastic work which is…

Fluval Edge Aquarium is rimless headed to you very soon

The Fluval Edge Aquarium has landed here in the United States. The details we have so far confirm that this is a new series of aquariums that will be launched by Fluval seeking to satisfy the rimless craze that is…

PFO Aquatics Website Down

We suppose this was going to happen eventually, but the famous PFO website is finally no more. Early reports suggest that he website appears to have been pulled yesterday. A truly sad day for all aquarists. Now, the only thing…

Tropic Marin’s Pro Coral Kalk Bio Activ System

Another product to add to Tropic Marin’s Bio Actif system brand is the pro coral kalk. Quite simply it  is calcium hydroxide in its purest form and is used to make up the classic limewater. Tropic Marin Pro-Coral Kalk increases…