The fluorescent green axolotl is just about the last thing we expected to see at a marine aquarium conference. We interrupt our MACNA 2015 product posting spree to bring you a curious aside about the most unlikely “product” to be…
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Aqueon Optibright LED striplight looks like entry-level goodness
The Optibright is Aqueon’s newest foray into solid state LED lighting with a form factor that is much more conventional by modern standards. Aqueon’s and its parent company’s previous LED efforts have included the modular LED tubes, modular LED spotlights.…
Walt Smith Reef Rock is ready for prime time
Reef Rock is a new man-made live rock substitute from Walt Smith International which is among some of the best we’ve ever seen. Walt Smith Fiji has been one of the leaders in supplying Fiji live rock all over the…
AutoAqua Smart ATO Micro is impressively small
The Smart ATO Micro from Auto Aqua that we got wind of before MACNA was on demo last weekend in D.C., but it was easy to miss the device since it takes up such a small footprint. The Auto Aqua…
COTSbot seeks and destroys invasive Crown of Thorn starfish
The Crown of Thorns starfish (COTS) has been a destructive force on reefs for years. They eat coral and reproduce like mad. Humans have been fighting this creature and now have a new robotic “terminator” helping with the cause. Researchers…
Orphek super blue Atlantik Slimline Strip LED
The Orphek Super Blue LED Atlantik Slimline LED is a very interesting new light that could make some real waves in supplemental lighting. The super blue Atlantik Slimline was all but overshadowed by the Atlantik V3 and Kaspian LED lights that…
Neptune Systems COR pump unveiled
The Neptune Systems COR pump was just announced this morning and it is an important new component in the Apex controller ecosystem of aquarium devices and accessories. With its blocky shape, angular edges and orange and grey color scheme, it is…
Reef Octopus VarioS Controller for Regal protein skimmers
We’re still 24 hours away from MACNA opening its doors but already we’re starting to scoop all the latest and greatest new products from this seminal, annual show. The Reef Octopus VarioS controller is a swanky looking new driver box…
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The build out of the 2015 Marine Aquarium Conference of North America is just starting to build out in preparation for a big weekend, and Reef Builders is already on the scene. We usually like to pace the conference…
MASNA Announces 2015 MACNA Aquarist of the Year – Terry Siegel
The annual Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA) award, Aquarist of the Year, will be presented to Terry Siegel at the Saturday banquet during the XXVII Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA 2015). MASNA is proud to present…
