We love aquariums and we love technology so it’s always a real treat for us when these two interests intersect. Although not many reefers have the opportunity to include SCUBA diving as part of their ‘reefing experience’, it’s been an…
Oceanic Delivers A Colorful Upgrade To Their Popular Shadow Mask
When it comes to super comfortable frameless masks, the Oceanic Shadow mask is somewhat of a cult classic. Don’t believe me? Next time you hop on a dive boat take a quick glance around the boat and look for the…
Oceanic Alpha 10 Regulator Has An Updated Design
Oceanic Alpha 10 If you’re looking for an affordable regulator to spoil a scuba lover on your list, check out the redesigned Alpha 10 by Oceanic. The Alpha 10 is built tough, has a compact design, and comes with a balanced second stage…
5 Dive Computers From DEMA 2016 With Bluetooth And Social Sharing
Dive Computer From DEMA 2016 With plenty of dive computer on display at DEMA 2016, we noticed that Bluetooth connectivity and the introduction of social sharing was a popular new feature. Manufacturers are looking for easy ways for divers to upload…
Oceanic Manta Ray Fins – DEMA 2016
Oceanic Manta Ray Fins The Manta Ray Fins by Oceanic stood out at DEMA 2016. These open heel fins are inspired by the manta ray, in their shape and mechanics. Manta rays glide through the water with minimal effort and can…
New Coralife LED BioCube refreshes iconic AIO brand
The new Coralife LED BioCube is probably the most significant advancement for the iconic all-in-one aquarium since Coralife acquired the brand from Oceanic. Besides the all-LED format, Coralife refreshed the design in a couple intriguing ways. First off the new…
Central Pet OKs $100M stock buyback plan, a good sign for the pet trade
Publicly traded Central Garden & Pet Co. announced Thursday its board of directors has approved a new $100 million share repurchase program. The company who’s brands include Kent, Aqueon, Coralife, Oceanic and Tropical Fish Hobbyist magazine, said it may buy back shares…
Oceanic aquarium products will live on, just not the big “Oceanic Aquariums”
Yesterday we posted about Central Pet nixing the Oceanic brand but it turns out that they are really only streamlining the Oceanic product line. Oceanic and Aqueon are two brands owned by Central Garden & Pet which both produced a…
Oceanic latest legacy brand axed by Central Pet (Updated)
Central Garden & Pet has eliminated another legacy brand shuttering Oceanic. Other notable brands eliminated by Central Garden & Pet has been All-Glass Aquariums and Kent (but not Kent Marine). Apparently Oceanic will no longer be manufacturing any products and…
Oceanic’s new BioCube HQI Metal Halide nano aquarium
Oceanic has updated their Biocube nano aquarium series to incorporate a double ended or “HQI” Metal Halide. This Biocube series has been popular with the nano aquarium crowd and Oceanic has taken it upon themselves to offer a few other…
