Aquatronica releases comprehensive sofware and firmware update

The Aquatronica comprehensive update package is now available for download, and can be found on the download section of the Aquatronica website. Included in the software package are updates for the Aquatronica Aquarium Controller  (v. 9.0), Aquarium Controller Evolution (v.…

Aquareef Poseidon fixtures feature simple hybrid designs and bluetooth integration

Aqua Reef  is a new light manufacturer from Turkey, and one of their first products they are releasing their Poseidon T5 and LED hybrid fixture. The design of the Aqua Reef Poseidon fixture is simple and features a basic pendant design build…

Rodney Ridikas reef from Australia has some serious potential

It is always a lot of fun to see reef aquarium mature from a system filled with frags to a reef aquarium stocked with massive colonies. It is also much fun predicting how a system will mature, and if it…

Aqua Medic Aquareef LED now available in most of Europe

The Aqua Medic Aquareef is the latest LED fixture from the German manufacturer. Featuring a simple water proof black anodized aluminum body, and around 50 watts of LED power, along with basic controls, the Aquareef LED certainly is not a…

LED Showdown Final — You decide the champ: AI Vega vs. Kessil A350

We’ve whittled down the field of 32 to the final pairing in the 2012 LED Showdown with the AquaIllumination Vega going up against the Kessil A350. Both lights are worthy contenders and we’re excited to see two innovative US companies…

LED Showdown Semifinals: down to the Final Four

We’re getting down to the end of the road and have the Final Four in our 2012 LED showdown. We have four great fixtures in the pool and at this point, any of these lights are worthy of the crown…

LED Showdown Round Three — Elite Eight

The LED showdown is winding down and we’re looking for you to share which is your favorite LED light we covered last year. The field is whittled down to the Elite Eight and some powerhouse lights are in the mix…

LED Showdown Round 2 — The Sweet 16

The 2012 LED showdown is moving along and we have our first round of winners slimming the field down from 32 to 16 lights. The Sweet 16 round begins today and we’ll keep voting open over the weekend. We’ll close…

Aquatronica LED light fixture ready for the spotlight

Aquatronica was showing off their new LED fixture at Interzoo 2012, and it looks like they finally have finalized the design and are ready for production. Like the model shown off at Interzoo the new Aquatronica LED fixtures offer a…

Alpheus made to order LED lamps have some serious research behind them

There seems to be a common theme in the French reef aquarium industry of very high standards. Using blue lights to sell corals for example is highly frowned upon and virtually isn’t done. Similarly, the makers Alpheus LED have put…