ATB Standard Line gets priced, available for pre-order

Say Whaat? ATB really seems to be hauling serious butt recently. Not even a few days after releasing a new skimmer line, the skimmer has already been  priced and up for pre-order. The retail price is $799 and you can…

Warner Marine Elite Series gets priced, prototype only

Warner Marine has been busy working on new and interesting things as of late. Their Elite series which looks like something out of Star Trek or Star Wars was priced by its maker. With over 45 minutes of CNC time…

Eco Pump Holder delivers common sense usefulness

Once in a while a product so unassuming can come along that you don’t realize how useful it is until you need it. A perfect example of this is Ecosystem Aquarium’s “PUMP HOLDER”. This pump holding accessory is designed for…

Ecotech Marine not working on Vortech MP80 as their new secret project

EcoTech marine, maker of all things wonderful, or at least that’s what most aquarists will tell you is reportedly working on a new secret project. The project involves something for the reef aquarium (big surprise there) and should be as…

Hands on and unboxing of Elos System Mini and e-lite

For the few and lucky that actually got to grab an Elos System Mini and e-lite from the massive pre-order you will undoubtedly be happy. For $1599 you should be.  In case you miss all the specs here they are…

Reef Ramblings- Changing Perspective (top down views)

Background Have you ever wondered why so many fish are horizontally compressed? Do you see beautiful clams for sale on-line but when you get them they are bland? Why do so many wrasse have horizontal stripes? Why do seahorses swim…

Christmas Tree Worms (Spirobranchus giganteus) guide

Christmas trees worms are a popular addition to the modern home aquarium. Sadly most die with a few short months, generally from an array of problems ranging from poor water quality or malnutrition. Christmas tree worms are not for a…

Elos System Mini & e-lite available from elos dealers $1599

Elos has just officially released the new Elos System mini and the nifty e-lite LED lighting unit. If you happen to just want the light or not want the e-lite, its a cool $700. Some of the specifications of the…

DIY Protein skimmer uses flat top, unique design

Take a gander a great DIY protein skimmer with a kick. Instead of using a rounded cone shape with neck, which is how most protein skimmers are designed, this one uses a flat top that actually does produce a fair…

GE Caulk Singles to be released Late June 2008

Do you sometimes have aquarium projects where you don’t really need a whole tube of caulk? GE Caulk singles are going to try and fix all that. Available Late June 2008 these guys sure do look like they can help…