The Prodigy overflow box is a new water transportation device from Eshopps that aims to its job with the smallest possible footprint and profile. Coming in two sizes, the Eshopps Prodigy overflow box can handle up to 700 gallons per…
Pokpo Genesis Nano Overflow Device
The Genesis aquarium siphon system is a highly innovative new method for getting water from your tank to the filtration area underneath. Created by a company called Pokpo, the Genesis has all the essential functions of an overflow box in…
Aquarium Automation: The Theiling Rollermat and Other Web-Filtering Technologies
The problem For the longest time, I have been trying to lengthen the maintenance interval for the filter socks on my 450-gallon system, which currently clog every two days. I tried eliminating filter socks completely for a period of time,…
Salty Confessions: Procrastination Never Pays in Reefkeeping!
Regular SWS readers know that CC and I always emphasize the importance of staying on top of routine maintenance chores so small problems don’t develop into big ones. Great advice for a hobby in which only bad things happen quickly,…
The Many Benefits of the Reef Aquarium Sump
I hate clutter. Unfortunately, clutter and reef aquariums come hand in hand, especially as the devices start to pile up. Want to add a calcium reactor? Get ready to deal with power cords going to the main pump, the feed…
Elos QuietDrain raises the bar for aquarium overflows
Elos recently unveiled the new QuietDrain overflow, which is a patented technique for allowing an immense amount of water volume through a tiny little overflow box. For such a small little box, the new Elos QuietDrain packs a surprising number…
Smooth-On epoxy putty instruction video builds a sweet overflow cover
Smooth-On has been making inroads into the aquarium hobby for some time now with innovative ways for aquarists to sculpt and create their own aquarium structures. But their newest effort to encourage full wraparound structure to cover an overflow box…
Don’t Let the Water Flow Slow in Your Marine Aquarium
We’ve mentioned several times here at Saltwater Smarts how the output of reef aquarium lighting gradually and imperceptibly shifts away from the desired level over time. But did you know a very similar phenomenon can occur with the rate of…
Reef Angel Rope Leak Detector takes cable approach to water detection
It looks like Reef Angel is still not at the ‘end of the rope’ with releasing new expansion modules unveiling the a leak detector recently. So next time there is a leak or the skimmer overflows you don’t need to…
6 Steps to Help Prevent Aquarium Leaks
A thriving saltwater system is a thing of beauty and a joy to behold—as long as the salt water stays in the tank where it belongs, that is! While most of the aquariums manufactured today represent a high level of…
