The Ocean Queen is a new line of protein skimmers from Aqua Medic which sport more than a number of interesting features and potential improvements. On their own none of these smaller changes will dramatically improve the performance of the…
Eshopps Skim Buddy is a Convenient Skimmer Reservoir
The Skim Buddy by Eshopps is a low-tech way to extend the servicing time of your protein skimmer. This acrylic reservoir conveniently hangs on the side of your sump or aquarium placing it within close range of your protein skimmer…
Maxspect Jump Protein Skimmer, the Smaller Aeraqua Duo
The Maxspect Jump protein skimmer is a new, forthcoming entry level version of Maxspect’s award-winning Aeraqua Duo protein skimmer. Maxsepct developed such a novel and sophisticated foam fractionator that instead of developing the Aeraqua in a totally different size, it…
Maxspect Aeraqua Skimmer has Hidden Air Silencer!
Modern protein skimmers draw in more air than they ever have so the need for good, effective air silencers has never been greater. Unfortunately, making a good air silencer often means making it larger, but Maxspect has developed a new…
JaYoe Nation Shows Us Leo’s 500 Gallon Reef Tank And Cove Headquarters
Matthew Galat, or JaYoe as he is known on YouTube is a daily vlogger living in China. Chances are you’ve come across his reef tank series titled Matt’s Reef Tank which started three years ago April 2014. You can watch his reef tank…
Reef Octopus Regal Series Skimmers
Regal Skimmers The Reef Octopus series Regal skimmers (Regal-S) is an in-sump protein skimmer and a perfect fit for aquariums with limited sump space. The Regal-S skimmers features high-quality acrylic body construction with easy disassembly for maintenance, and a hybrid…
Tunze Comline 3161 Nano Filter
Comline 3161 Nano Filter If you are looking for a compact filter for your nano saltwater aquarium the Comline 3161 filter by Tunze could be just what you need. This discrete filter is designed for mechanical and chemical filtration of nano freshwater…
Show Your #EshoppsLove – Premier Line Skimmer Giveaway
Show your #EshoppsLove and you could win an S-Series Premier Line Skimmer. The Eshopps S Series has been through a few iterations over its life and the S-Series in the newest generation of their premier line of protein skimmers. The…
How Can A Protein Skimmer Improve Your Aquarium Maintenance?
Protein skimmers are the quintessential component of aquarium filtration that almost every reefer has in their sump. It is possible to be successful without one but controlling the amount organic nutrients makes aquarium maintenance much easier. Protein skimming is when…
2014 Alpha Cone 250 review, still one of the best workhorse skimmers in the U.S.
At the height of the beginning of the cone protein skimmer craze, the Vertex Aquaristik Alpha Cone skimmer was one of the most high profile releases in the genre. ATB definitely was the first company to introduce American reefers to…