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…

As expected, Hydor Wavemaker 4 released with LCD screen

We first reported the Hydor Wavemaker 2 back in Febuary 2008 including video, fast foward about 4 months and Hydor has finally got around to releasing the Hydor wavemaker 4, which as the name suggests allows you to control 4…

Tropic Marine V2 nano protein skimmer

Fresh from Interzoo 2008 a new “high performance” protein skimmers with high build quality. Unlike the other V2 protein skimmers, this is a new nano skimmer for tanks up to 31 gallons. Uses a injection system to create a nice…

Korallen-Zucht’s Revolution Mini Hang On Skimmer released

You can now buy Korallen-Zucht’s newest mini hang on skimmer. Their calling it the Revolution. Designed for aquariums up to  700 litres (150 gallons). No word on price, but it should come in below the standard revolution skimmer line. You…

Tank of the Month May 2008

Congratulations to William1 who won the tank of the month contest for May 2008. Hit the read link for more information about his beautiful tank.

Reefkeeper elite debuted at IMAC in Chicago

The most anticipated reef gadget to hit for 2008 has finally made it, debuted at IMAC in Chiciago and generating so much buzz inside the reef industry it might make Digital Aquatics to shut down pre orders. Take a gander…

Rowa D-D EzeClean Equipment Cleaner

This powdered material mixes easily with water to produce an acid solution that will remove thick hardened on calcium deposits which solutions like vinegar would not touch. EzeClean formula can be used anywhere where lime deposits have formed, such as…

Octopus Core designs released with Pentair Quietone Pumps

Wait, who is this company? Surely not the same octopus that produced poor quality images and questionable products from  years past? Seems they have learned from their mistakes with the release of their newest line of skimmers called “Core”. Designed…

Clamming Around Part I: The Basics of Tridacnidae

Introduction Giant Clams are amazing. Let me just start by saying that. The members of the family Tridacnidae are also known as the Tridacnids or as the Giant Clams. These animals are truly amazing. Within the phylum Mollusca there are…

Hydor Wavemaker 2 hits the Global Pet Expo

[Image Credit: 3reef] Hydor is rapidly increasing its product line with the expansion of its very own calcium reactors, protein skimmers and very own prop powered pump. Adding to the hydor  line is their wavemaker 2, which is due out…