At last, we can show you the latest creation from Aqua Illumination–say hello to the AI Nano Sol LED. We’ve been biting our tongues on this one over the past few months and finally Chris Clough and the AI team are ready to unveil their latest creation at MACNA. Here’s an official sneak peak. The [...] Related posts:

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Typically reserved for their larger Industrial Sized Skimmers, MRC has added their triple cone washdown system to their popular and powerful Orca Pro III skimmer. The wash down system relies on its own dedicated external pump and MRC’s slick LCD timer to provide intermittent spray downs for the collection cup and neck. MACNA 2010 attendees [...] Related posts:

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Thanks to one of our readers Chris White, we were shown this great local fish store in the Phoenix area, Reef Culture, that uses LED lighting on all its displays and holding tanks. Not only are the displays stunning, but the store is very clean, modern and inviting plus the use of Ecoxotic LEDs throughout [...]

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The Skimz KONE E Series protein skimmers added three external models recently as announced by the Singapore-based company. Like the internal KONE E counterpart, these skimmers are utilizing the new Skimz E Series pumps. Similar to the other KONE E Series skimmers, it utilizes the conical shape and bubble plate and is available in three [...]

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Netherland-based Aquadip had a couple announcements coming out recently with an improvement to its frozen brine shrimp food and the addition of Voogle, a natural stress reducer and overall health additive labeled under the Easy-Life brand. Aquadip may be known around Europe and the UK for their live brine shrimp and boast their success at [...]

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Here’s the first look at the upcoming CoralVue Solarian LED light. This modular design can be adapted for most aquarists needs and budgets, accepting LEDs from 4 to 5 different manufacturers in a multitude of colors. Shown here is the “universal board” which incorporates the LEDs and constant current driver into one. This complicated board [...] Related posts:

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This video hit our inbox compliments of Glassboxer Nick S. Despite being aware of this species (Bathypterois grallator) and seeing it in photos, these videos take the Tripod Fish to an entirely new level. Fishbase sheds some light on this deepwater,bathydemersal species: “Perches on substrate with the aid of specialized fin rays (tripod), facing the current. [...] Related posts:

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MACNA 2010 will kick off this Friday in Orlando, Florida. Will you be there? If so, give us a shout. If not, keep an eye on the site, as well as our Twitter and Facebook pages for the latest updates from the event. MACNA is a fun hobbyist driven, social show–a completely different animal than tradeshows [...] Related posts:

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