The Professional Open Volute (POV) from Reef Octopus is the latest protein skimmer to feature a DC pump. With a space saving design, and internal DC pump it strongly reminds us of the new semi-pipeless Skimz Monzter VSC series we…
Reef Octopus BioChurn gets more info and actually offers a very ingenious design
The Reef Octopus BioChurn reactors are some very interesting bio-pellet spinning machines. When they first announced, we were not entirely sure how exactly they were supposed to work, but from the few available videos it was clear at least…
Illumin8 LED striplights from CoralVue offer basic solid state efficiency
Illumin8 is a new line of LED striplights from CoraLVue which will come in three basic colors. These simple, efficient Illumin8 LED strips are powered by one watt blue or white SMT LEDs made by Epistar in either a 460nm…
Reef Octopus BioChurn Biopellet reactors range from small to super sized
BioChurn Biopellet reactors are the latest biopellet reactors released by Reef Octopus through their US distributor CoralVue. The new line of BioChurn Biopellet reactors externally look externally very similar to other reactors, but promise advanced design that allows a more…
Reef Octopus Stackable Neck Extensions released by CoralVue
CoralVue has released stackable neck extensions for Reef Octopus protein skimmers giving you the ability to improve your current skimmer by adjusting the dwell time or to allow for higher internal water height settings. We saw a prototype of…
Maxspect parts ways with Fins Reef, CoralVue takes over US distribution and customer service
Yesterday we got wind of Maxspect tapping CoralVue to take over US distribution and customer service from Fins Reef and today we got official word from Maxpect announcing the change. We received the official press release and wanted to share…
Pharos LED reaches third generation design, coming to US via CoralVue
Just over a month ago we shared with you the story of the Pharos LED, a Chinese made LED with a slightly different take on design and features. In the meantime CoralVue has already secured US distribution of the Pharos…
Coralvue dips its toes into making LEDs with three types of hybrid LED combinations
Coralvue may still be firmly entrenched in traditional lighting technologies, but it hasn’t stopped them from seeing that the future of aquarium lighting is quickly going towards more and more LEDs. To that end Coralvue has started developing a few…
Pharos LED aquarium light, a Chinese light box on steroids
From first glance the new Pharos LED light fixture looks like a polished version of your typical Chinese box LED lighting systems we’ve seen abound. However upon taking a closer look, the Pharos LED fixture seems to have more light…
LuXcore electronic selectable ballasts coming soon from Coralvue
Coralvue just announced its new LuXcore digital electronic metal halide ballasts featuring variable wattage selection to give you more flexibility in your lighting. Similar to the Galaxy ballast, the new Coralvue LuXcore ballasts allow you to switch between wattage…
