Skimz should by now have have registered in your mind as one of those companies that is constantly innovating. Skimz was rather quick to jump on the DC pump bandwagon (although certainly not the first), and they’ve obsessed with space saving…
Synergy Reef Systems travel frag tank is ready for anything
This Synergy Travel Frag tank is sure to please those looking for a portable frag tank solution. The portable travel frag tank was manufactured by Synergy Reef Systems, a high quality everything-acrylic-related manufacturer, located right here in the United States. Synergy…
Kalk King gets thorough video overview of its working
Kalk King is an exciting new automated Kalkwasser dosing system by E-Fins, who you might recall from the Algae Mower Vac. We thoroughly covered the workings of the Kalk King, but E-Fins just released a video with an overview of their automated…
Toledo Zoo Aquarium Renovation – Update 2: Where did the fish go?
The Aquarium building at the Toledo Zoo opened in 1939. Originally housing only freshwater fish, this W.P.A. (Works Progress Administration) building gradually had marine exhibits added starting in the 1970’s. Through the 1990’s to 2012, the animal collection housed in…
Natural Aquario products are highly reminiscent of ADA but a fraction of the price
Natural Aquario (NA) is an planted aquarium company from Portugal dedicated to “producing the highest quality aquarium dry goods, at the most competitive and reasonable price”. Although from the pictures it is quite clear these products certainly are (or at…
Reef Koi highlights their Evolution Touch Screen LEDs in detailed video
The Evolution LEDs have come a long way since their first release. When we first covered the Evolution LEDs fixtures in 2010 they were brainless boxes with loud fans and an inefficient heatsink design, but it is clear they have…
Buying Marine Fish and Inverts: LFS vs. Online
Once a new saltwater aquarium is up and running, fully cycled, and ready to receive fish and/or invertebrates, the hobbyist has the choice of buying livestock from a local fish store (LFS) or from various online sources. Both options are…
Five new canister filters for cleaner fish tanks in 2013
2013 is shaping up to a big year for fish tank canister filters with no fewer than five new models from four different manufacturers becoming available for the first time, or for the first time in America. Some of the…
Friday Smorgasbord: Living fossils, baby elephants, bad shark movies and more
Welcome to the Memorial Day weekend edition of the Friday Smorgasbord. With summer right around the corner, here is your friendly reminder to check your chiller and cooling fans to help keep your tank nice and cool. No on to the Smorgasbord!…
Oceanlife presents his new aquarium Nitrates test kit
Some weeks ago Oceanlife presented his new test kit line. We have just seen the nitrites test kit, and now we take a look at Oceanlife Aqua Test Nitrates. As you can see from the picture the test is composed of…
