Tropical Marine Centre has launched a new range of DC pump-powered protein skimmers called Reef Skim 2.0. Aimed at cleansing saltwater systems from 250-1250 liters/66-330 gallons, Reef Skim 2.0 comprises three models that major on a compact footprint, low running…
VarioS+ Controller will bring Wi-Fi Capability to Octo DC Pumps
Octo has just announced that it is making more of its products Wi-Fi controllable with the imminent launch of the VarioS+ Controller. Like the Octo Wave Controller, this slick-looking stand-alone box will provide power and control to existing Vario return…
Blau Scuma MKB skimmers receive a pump performance boost
Spanish company Blau Aquaristic has shown off its new improved range of Scuma MKB protein skimmers. As before, four models are available, ranging in size from 130-250mm diameter, but each model’s performance has been increased by fitting a more powerful…
Tropical Marine Centre stand up with Reef Pump Compact
Europe’s largest marine supplier has added a new return pump range to its equipment catalog. Called Reef Pump Compact these slimline, bottle-shaped DC pumps are designed to fit into extremely tight spaces while still able to provide adjustable flow rates…
Jebao update with Jecod MDP Wi-Fi return pumps
Chinese pump manufacturing giant Jebao has added a new pump to its Jecod range. Six models make up the new MDP return pump range with adjustable flow rates from 2500-10000lph/660-2642gph. All have a fresh new look for 2022 with a…
Sicce Syncra SDC 3.0 is the Company’s Smallest Controllable DC Return Pump
The Syncra SDC 3.0 is a new controllable pump from Sicce that the Italian manufacturer has just taken the wraps off of. The three point O is the smallest model in the Syncra SDC line joining the 6.0, 7.0 and…
Platinum Blue DC Pump Review – A New Generation of Workhorse Water Return
The Platinum Blue DC Pump is one of the best new controllable centrifugal water movers to hit the aquarium hobby in a long time, and apparently many companies around the world think so too. We’ve been using this pump under…
How to use DC Controllable Pumps in a Reef Tank [Video]
For decades all of our fresh and saltwater aquarium worked just fine with dumb, one speed AC water pumps so we still remember setting up our first ever controllable DC pump. We didn’t really understand what we would achieve with…
First Impressions: CoralVue Hydros
Innovation is key for any industry to survive. As a product developer in the real world I can truly appreciate what it takes to bring a product to market. But as a 23 year hobbyist I have probably seen and…
Platinum Blue DC Pumps now Available from Seven Ports
The Platinum Blue DC Pump is a brand new line of water movers from Seven Ports that is about to shake up the landscape of controllable water pumps. What makes these pumps really compelling is that they come in a…
