The Vertex Illumina (not to be confused with the Vertex Illluminata) is currently one of the higher end LED fixtures on the market. As a result the Illumina LED comes with all the bells and whistles we have now come…
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AI EXT light rail is a good looking solution for mounting your AI Vega or Sol
The EXT light rail is the Aqua Illumination solution to mounting your AI Sol or AI Vega. Whether you want to use it as a mounting bracket or if you want to suspend two fixtures from the same hanging kit, the AI…
Mini Heat Stik heaters from Deep Blue are the ideal way to warm your smaller tanks
The Heat Stik preset aquarium heater from Deep Blue Professional is a solution to a much overlooked problem. In our aquarium careers we’ve set up a dozen nano reef tanks of our own and have helped countless others with theirs…
Philips Hue is one nifty WiFi RGB light system with apps to boot
The Philips Hue WiFi-enabled LED lighting system shows a lot of promise towards pushing app-controlled lighting into the mainstream and bodes well for the hobby overall. If you recall the Greenwave LED lighting system we touched on last week and…
Ecoxotic One Touch Controller is an LED controlling powerhouse in a small package
The Ecoxotic One Touch Controller is a neat new controller from the LED lighting company that not only allows for dimming also lets you set up timers, moonlighting and even cloud cover simulation. Compatible with the Panorama Pro, Stunner Strips…
Apex Comprehensive Reference Manual released, moving from unofficial to official
For Neptune Apex owners, the “Unofficial New User Guide” by Alan Jones was a helpful resource to guide you through setting up and using your Apex controller and finally Neptune and Jones teamed up to make this ‘unofficial’ guide ‘official’…
WiFi lightbulbs like these are the future of app-controlled lighting
We’ve started seeing WiFi controlled LED lighting in the hobby and in the residential lighting market and a review of WiFi controlled lights on Gizmodo is showing the promise of WiFi and app-controlled lighting. Since the built-in WiFi allows devices…
Friday Smorgasbord: Iron dumping, octoflash, koi trees, ancient armored fish and ginormous eyes
Nothing like a little conspiracy to kickstart this Friday’s edition of the smorgasbord. Claims that a rogue iron-dumping experiment happened off the Canadian cost near British Columbia is making waves. According to reports, The Haida Salmon Restoration Corporation allegedly spread 220,462 pounds of iron…
GHL Mitras LX 6100 hands-on: diverse LED color in a sleek German crafted package
The GHL Mitras LED light is the first aquarium light fixture from the experienced designers and manufacturers of aquarium electronics, most notably the GHL Profilux controller. We had to go all the way to Germany to get our first look at the…
HGTV adding new aquarium show “Ultimate Aquariums,” taps Infinity Aquarium Design to host
HGTV is getting into the reality aquariums show game with the addition of Ultimate Aquariums making its debut on the channel on Friday, October 12 at 1 PM. The show will highlight the team at Los Angeles’ Infinity Aquarium Design as they go…
