First shots of NeWave, the prop style pump from Aquarium systems

We knew the NeWave pump was coming way back in March, or so we thought. However, Practical Fish keeping got to grab a nice shot of the NeWave pump from Aquarium Systems. Aquarium systems are they same guys that bring…

Early Pre Orders for Apex Aqua Controller have started to arrive

The Apex aqua controller has been shipping for a few days now and some fortunate early pre-orders have arrived into eagerly awaiting new owner’s hands. Neptune Systems has released the full skinny along with a manual of the new controller…

More details about Neptune Systems new Apex controller

If you don’t already have a aquarium controller then odds are you don’t know what you’re missing out on, but for those of us that do and are looking to upgrade the Apex aqua controller is very enticing. Additional details…

ProfiLux light II Controller bar

The new controller bar, the Profilux Light II has been designed to “provide independent control of your aquariums lighting, Tunze pump and temperature control needs, plus other built in functions.” Interestingly you don’t need a ProfiLux main controller setup for…

Royal Exclusiv Strong Flow pumps leak out

Royal Exclusiv is one manufactuer in Germany that certainly doesn’t sit on its laurels as of yet. With the launch of their Red Dragon II pumps earlier last year we wondered what would next be on their agenda. They have…

Who knew that so much DIY could go into an algae magnet cleaner

Capable craftsman FrankD over at German aquarium forum Matuta gives a rundown on the MOAM (Mother of all Algae Magnets). Designed to be ultra safe for acrylic and capable of scraping algae on curved surfaces, the MOAM is loosely based…

Review of Vortech Propeller Pump Mp20

Disclaimer: This is a independent review of the MP20 Propeller Pump by Vortech. Review by: kmitch I recently purchased a Vortech MP20 Wavemaker pump, and after alot of the hype I’d seen, I thought I would give it a review.…

Interzoo Germany 2008 round up

So after surviving the latest new aquarium gadgets to hit the industry, we thought it would be nice to do a recap of everything related to Interzoo 2008 that we covered. Limulus’ new Caelum LED pendant Limulus’ new full RGB…

Ecosystem Aquarium ECOMOD Maxi-Jet Pump Modification Kit

So your digging the Tunze style of pump but don’t want to put out the cost? Get a “mod” which is very common do to among maxi jet style pumps. You can pick up this Maxi-Jet mod for about $19.99…

Adding “waves” to your saltwater aquarium

Anyone who has been scuba diving or snorkelling will tell you that despite its calm appearance, the water near a reef is constantly in motion. This is especially true in the fore reef, where a lot of SPS corals come…