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…

Tropic Marin shows the fruits of their coral reproduction labor

Tropic Marin displayed the first captive-bred Acropora in Germany at Interzoo 2022. The display was small and understated but was actually the most important stand at the show in terms of helping to protect the future of both our hobby…

New Wave Concepts go Voodoo with phosphorescent acrylic aquariums

Acrylic tank manufacturers New Wave has produced a range of glowing aquariums called Voodoo. Edgelit acrylic sheets are not new, nor even glowing edge aquariums, but Voodoo is not what you think it is, as it’s actually the glue that…

PKO is a bentonite-based phosphate remover by Easy Reefs

Easy Reefs Phosphate K.O is a powdered clay material aimed at removing phosphate from aquariums. We spotted it at Interzoo in May and although there are lots of ways to remove phosphate, this is the first product we’ve seen in…

Linea made a Stand with a Slide Out Sump!

Of all the components of reef aquarium systems the stand is the most easily overlooked and aside from using new materials like steel or aluminum, there’s rarely much innovation getting applied to aquarium stands. Thankfully this stagnation is starting to…

Jurassic Reef Rock is a new dry rock from Aquadeco

Aquadeco has released a new reef aquascaping rock called Jurassic Reef Rock. The hobby is enjoying a plethora of rock releases, both mined and man-made, and this one from Andreas Meyer looks pleasantly different. It’s a textured, brown/orange base color…

Reef Delete improves reach with long arm holder and hand grip trigger

Reef Delete’s makers ITC Reefculture showed off a long-reach solution for their unique pest device at Interzoo 2022. Not formerly named yet, the prototype device offers users extended reach down into their tanks but also remote button pressing and holding…

Slimline Schego titanium heaters use PTC for better thermal management

Heater manufacturer Schego showed off a new PTC titanium aquarium heater at Interzoo 2022. Thinner and much longer than existing models these 5/8” thick slimline heaters come in similar wattages from 100 to 600 watts, only the positive temperature coefficient…

Chris & Oli’s Shrimp Mix is made up of actual unicorns

Chris & Oli’s Shrimp Mix is a whacky freshwater diet dreamed up by German aquaristik legends Chris Lukhaup and Oliver Knott.  It boasts responsibly sourced raw materials, no fish meal or filler, but unlike every other food before it, its…

Floating Reef System by Fauna Marin Makes Aquascaping Easy

The Floating Reef System is a new aquascaping accessory from Fauna Marin which should streamline the process of making yourself a swanky new reef scape. Pictured with example rocks the PVC frame of the Floating Reef System is specially designed…