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Orphek Releases True 18k and 25k LED Chips for DIF Series LED Aquarium and Greenhouse Lights
Published on 2011-06-15 07:00:34
Orphek LED Lighting's DIF-100 and DIF-30 series of pendant lights are now available in two more colors - true 18k and true 25k white. Using their 'Generation 3' Power LED™ chip, the boys at Orphek have truly mimicked a halide-style light: that is, > read more
Re-homing Fish?
Published on 2011-06-11 05:35:04
We have all done it. Just had to drop in on your favorite fish store to see their new stock and you end up purchasing a fish you knew nothing about and now the "cute litte fish" is 15 inches, eats everything in the aquarium and is messier t > read more
Orphek Announces PR-3: LED MR-16 Formfactor Bulb
Published on 2011-06-08 04:46:14
Orphek LED Lighting, arguably the most cutting-edge aquarium LED manufacturer and the first choice for our high-end installations has announced today that they are now producing an LED bulb in an MR-16 formfactor. Traditionally this formfactor has be > read more
Sustainable Aquatics Launches a New Website
Published on 2011-06-05 23:24:03
I like to keep aquarists informed of the latest from companies that go above and beyond, and whos actions benefit people, the environment, push the hobby forward, or all three. Ultimately how a hobbyist spends his or her dollar that dictates where th > read more
The Demise of Bluefin Tuna
Published on 2011-06-02 00:50:22
Once again the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has decided to not put Bluefin Tuna on the Endangered Species Act. They feel the species does not need protected but worldwide collaboration in the sustainabilty of the Bluef > read more
Orphek Announces PR-ML7, Releases More Spectrographs
Published on 2011-03-23 12:57:06
Ever since I started using the PR-156 line of LED lights over my tanks and in my custom installations I've kept tabs on the boys over at Orphek, and a few days ago they released spectrographs of their up-and-coming PR-25 pendants and a new product, d > read more
Sustainable Aquatics Breeds Upside-Down Jellyfish
Published on 2011-02-26 02:14:37
Sustainable Aquatics has been my favorite source for captive bred and tank raised livestock for almost two years, and they continue to add to their repertoire almost every month. This month, however, I was surprised more than usual: they've started b > read more
Eye Candy - 150g SPS Display
Published on 2011-02-22 22:32:29
These photos feature my buddy Mark's 150g mixed SPS display tank. His beautiful tank is a prime example of successful simplicity when it comes to running a tank. Enjoy! > read more
What You Should Know Before Purchasing an LED Light
Published on 2011-02-19 01:07:35
The following musings began as a simple post on 3reef and ended up being quite long. However, I think the info is valuable to anyone in the market for LED lighting. There is much, much more that goes into an LED unit besides the diodes used. Top qual > read more
An Aiptasia Zapper!? Now Thats My Kind of Item!
Published on 2011-02-07 18:19:08
Saltwater Connection, SWC, has a new item that got my head BUZZING! Reef Filtration posted this picture recently. TBaquatics also posted this video showing how the zapper works: Looks rather torturing. Nevertheless, there would be nothing more savori > read more
SWC150 BMK Protein Skimmer Review
Published on 2011-02-01 23:23:37
Saltwater Connection has yet another product to be proud of. Their Xtreme Cone 120 and 160 are favorites among many aquarists, and the 150 BMK is going to be no different, I expect! Build Quality Upon opening of the box, I did not know what to expect > read more
Great Coral ID Resource Unveiled by SDMAS
Published on 2011-01-29 17:10:10
Remember the AIMS coral ID site? It's an amazing yet relatively untapped online representation of JEN Veron's Corals of the World books. I say "relatively untapped" because it's nearly unuseable - navigating and searching AIMS is about as u > read more
Review: Plusrite Metal Halide Bulbs
Published on 2011-01-25 15:50:47
Introduction: As with every hobby, there are the name brand products, and the poorly constructed knock offs. Products that are a fair combination of practicality and cost are few and far between. Yet, the cheaply made products often draw us in with t > read more
Refractometer Calibration: the Myth and Risks of using RO/DI Water
Published on 2011-01-19 03:45:45
I recently got a new refractometer over the holidays, and immediately after my first water change my tank began having problems. Well, to be fair my wallet was what immediately had a problem being that those have gotten ridiculously expensive in my a > read more
Hands-on Preview of Orphek's PR-25 PAR38 LED Light
Published on 2011-01-10 05:05:08
Orphek does it again with not only a new light but new diodes to match! I've been playing with these awesome par-38 LED spotlights for a few weeks now, but Orphek wouldn't let me reveal anything about them until today. I'm a big fan of spotlights due > read more
Hands-on Preview of Orphek's PR-25 PAR38 LED Spotlight
Published on 2011-01-10 05:05:08
Orphek does it again with not only a new light but new diodes to match! I've been playing with these awesome par-38 LED spotlights for a few weeks now, but Orphek wouldn't let me reveal anything about them until today. I'm a big fan of spotlights due > read more
An Aquarium as a Christmas Present! Now What?
Published on 2011-01-09 23:13:54
Christmas is one of the best times to purchase an aquarium for any interested hobbyist. Especially since many aquarium providers offer special deals on entire aquarium packages that are a great start for any hobbyist to be able to geat into the magni > read more
Bob Fenner Creates 'The Professional Aquarist's Association'
Published on 2011-01-06 16:23:01
Already owner and founder of WetWebMedia (the best source of ornamental aquatics info online!), my friend Bob Fenner has started a new venue for those of us who make a living from this hobby and other related aquatic endeavors. Dubbed 'The Profession > read more
PicoAquariums.com New Models Now Available - In Starphire!
Published on 2011-01-05 00:08:53
Chris Delicanth of PicOAquariums.com has opened shop again with more pico, and new nanos! Dubbed the 'Deep Blue' series, two new designs in three different volumes are now available. Also new is the starphire glass option and beveled edges on all pic > read more
The Marine Aquarium Hobby in Retrospect: 2010
Published on 2010-12-31 17:04:39
In my 2009 retrospective write up I predicted that we'd see a shift towards efficiency, increased legislation, and more captive breeding in 2010. Let's see whether or not I was correct... Efficiency LED lighting has hit the market in a major way, whi > read more
Ecoxotic Announces LED-Lit Pico Aquarium
Published on 2010-12-29 00:01:00
Dubbed the "EcoPico", Ecoxotic will be offering this clean, LED-lit 5 gallon setup on the 31st for just over $100. Follow the link for more info, and expect a review soon! Oh, and please don't stock it with three cardinalfish... > read more