Exclusive first look at the Omega Kone external cone skimmer from Vertex

The Alpha Kone protein skimmers from Vertex Aquaristik was one of the most popular cone protein skimmers launched this time last year. The Omega Kone is the big brother to the Alpha Kone series, offering a similar style of design…

Hands-on with the Swabbie, an affordable self cleaning head from Avast Marine

[vimeo width=”670″ height=”377″]http://vimeo.com/12921789[/vimeo] The Swabbie is new add-on for protein skimmer which automatically wipes down the scum that builds up on the collection neck. The aftermarket accessory from Avast Marine is unusual for a market where most protein skimmer neck…

Some notes on a coral reefing event, Belgium style

The following is a guest contribution from Karl Vankersschaever, owner of Mare Nostrum and a passionate European reef aquarium hobbyist. Last friday, Frantisek Floder from coral-shop was invited to the Gent Aquarium club. He gave a lecture about reefkeeping in…

Potential Korallen Zucht KZ LED light demoed at their InterZoo booth

The KZ LED is not a product we expected to see from Korallen Zucht at InterZoo a few weeks back. The famous creators of the Zeovit method are better known for exotic additives in funky blue bottles and exotic protein…

Grey Sea Aquatics changes name to AVAST Marine Works

Grey Seas Aquatics has changed their name over to AVAST Marine. Grey Seas which we have covered before offered affordable aquarium products like their GS2 protein skimmer which was a popular model in the cone category that retailed for $280.…

Economy Beckett Injection protein skimmer from Azoo and Korallen Zucht

The lower Beckett injection Revolution skimmer from Korallen Zucht which was first showed off in the US at the Pittsburgh MACNA over two years ago was the first cone skimmer and the first lower-injection Beckett skimmer we ever laid eyes…

Sander Lumina LED spot light is a 250 watt heavy duty workhorse

The 250 watt Sander Lumina heavy duty spotlight is an interesting brute-force design approach at producing a powerful light for aquaculture and public aquariums. Don’t misread us here, the Sander Lumina is not a 250 watt replacement but a high…

Revolution M Deluxe from Korallen Zucht is a recirculating cone-beckett

The Revolution M Deluxe Cone Beckett protein skimmer is a new take on the unique design from Korallen Zucht. the Revolution M Deluxe uses a novel pump intake assembly which makes it recirculate some water from the skimmer while also…

Bubble King 180 Kone Skimmer is more of a wine glass

The Bubble King 180 Kone Skimmer from Royal Exclusiv is an evolution of the Alpha Kone skimmers with a more curvaceous body. The hourglass shape of the bubble king is exceptionally attractive, giving just enough clearance for protein skimmed water…

CO2 calcium reactor from Korallen Zucht with internal second stage

The KZ CO2 calcium reactor follows in the footsteps of the unmistakable styling of the Korallen Zucht protein skimmers with neon fittings that serve double duty as lighthouse beacons. Sometimes the simplest ideas are also the best and along those…