Eco Runner 6000 from AquaMedic is a high efficiency high flow water pump

The Eco Runner 6000 is a new water pump from AquaMedic which is very efficient at very high flow rates. The Eco Runner pumps use an electronically controlled synchronous motor which promises to deliver very high flow while sipping on…

Koralia Smartwave pump controller coming soon from Hydor

The Hydor Koralia SmartWave pump controller is a sharp looking device that just oozes with good aesthetic design. As the name implies, the SmartWave is designed to be a simple pump timer, alternating the current between two channels, or driving…

JNS BioPellet Reactors add new “twist” to fluidized reactors

[youtube width=”640″ height=”510″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ulsDpAzeW8[/youtube] The new JNS BioPellet Reactors are using an innovative vortex to keep biopellets in suspension inside the reaction chamber to ensure an even flow of water around the pellets to maximize their potential. The spinning vortex helps…

Chauvet light timer is discontinued, get yours while you still can

For over seven years the Chauvet SF-4005 light timer has been one of our favorite options for a reliable, adjustable pump timer. It is with great regret that we’ve learned the SF-4005 has been discontinued from being further produced by…

Reef Builders Staff picks best aquarium products of 2010

It’s hard to believe that a whole year has passed since we last published our list of best aquarium products of 2009. If you needed any indication that 2010 was a big year for aquarium products, consider that last year…

LGr701 SP calcium reactor from Italian LGMAquari is built for simplicity

LGMAquari is a new aquarium manufacturer in Italy which has recently started showing off their brand new hang-on calcium reactor. The LGr701 SP is a tough-built  calcium reactor with a desirable upflow design, all schedule 80 parts and a Sicce…

AquaMaxx CR-1 nano Calcium Reactor hangs on to a lot of nice parts for 140 bucks

When the AquaMaxx Nano Calcium Reactor CR-1 first showed up on our doorstep, our first thought was that the price of this calcium reactor is no reflection on the quality of the build, design or components of the AquaMaxx CR-1.…

Powercone skimmer from ATI shown off on Video

[youtube width=”640″ height=”344″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbIzfWOr_ww[/youtube] While ATI Power Cone skimmers have landed in the United States, ATI has gone ahead and released a video showing the skimmer in action. The Power Cone 200 is shown here in what seems like some sort…

Hands on and review of the AquaMax hang on back skimmer

The AquaMaxx hang on Back Series protein skimmer is a finely crafted acrylic box that is perfect for your nano aquarium. That is my opinion after I’ve had this running on my quaint 20 gallon aquarium. With so many nano…

Trigger Systems Bursa and Titan protein skimmers coming shortly

This month Trigger Systems is beginning production on its Bursa and Titan protein skimmers utilizing the latest Sicce PSK-1000 pumps on the cone-shaped skimmer body. Both skimmers feature a unique design with the pumps located underneath and external of the…