Saturday, July 11, 2009
Super Reef Octopus XP-2000
The first Reef Octopus that uses the Bubble Master 2,000 pump is now ready for pre-order. The Super Reef Octopus skimmer will utilize the cone shape design and have a small footprint. The air draw is 50 SCFH or 1,428 LPH and uses 30 watts! CoralVue will be making a larger cone that useS the Bubble Master 5,000 pump. More information can be found by visiting Reef Specialty.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Signature Series Aquarium Moonlight from R2
If you need a lightweight and durable blue LED lighting unit then the newer R2 signature series moonlights are perfect for you. “They utilize ultra blue LEDs spaced at intervals of 2 inches to ensure complete coverage resulting in a beautiful shimmering moonlight effect. These compacts are designed to be installed in the same manner as regular aquarium lights, above the acrylic or glass cover. The compact size allows for the R2 Signature Series lights to easily sit beside conventional daylight lighting systems.” These work great with the R2 controller for true more simulation. These come in sizes of 24″, 36″ and 48″ (with the 48″ version being the newest) and retail between $19-70. If you haven’t looked into these yet now is the time to do so to get your fish and corals in the mood.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Metal halide reflector and ballast reviews
In the latest article of Advanced Aquarist, Sanjay Joshi compares three of the new electronic metal halide ballasts. The performance results from the Lumatek and Galaxy ballasts are almost identical that purchasing either one would be dollars well spent.
Here is the article link.
Sanjay Joshi also did a review on the four big name metal halide reflectors. For tanks wider than 30", the Sunlight Supply LumenMax (large) would provide the best light spread and good amounts of PAR. For tanks under 30" wide and taller than 24", the Sunligt Supply LumenMax Elite would be the best choice because it has the highest PAR values and and less PAR lost than the CoralVue Lumen Bright.
Here is the article link.
Here is the article link.
Sanjay Joshi also did a review on the four big name metal halide reflectors. For tanks wider than 30", the Sunlight Supply LumenMax (large) would provide the best light spread and good amounts of PAR. For tanks under 30" wide and taller than 24", the Sunligt Supply LumenMax Elite would be the best choice because it has the highest PAR values and and less PAR lost than the CoralVue Lumen Bright.
Here is the article link.
| Total Incident Light | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflector | Distance: | 3x3 Area | 2x2 Area | 1x1 Area | Maximum PPFD: |
| LumenMax Elite | 24" | 33229 | 26138 | 13571 | 711 |
| 30" | 29080 | 21735 | 10219 | 519 | |
| LumenBrite | 24" | 35700 | 28214 | 13473 | 669 |
| 30" | 31586 | 22171 | 9361 | 444 | |
| LumenArc III | 24" | 28147 | 18544 | 7299 | 349 |
| 30" | 22645 | 13660 | 4890 | 222 | |
| LumenMax (Large) | 24" | 32886 | 21954 | 8391 | 383 |
| 30" | 27630 | 17202 | 6159 | 270 | |
| 3x3' Area | 2x2' Area | 1x1' Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LumenMax Elite | 12.48 | 16.8 | 24.6 |
| LumenBrite | 11.5 | 21.4 | 30.5 |
| Lumenarc III | 19.5 | 26.3 | 33.0 |
| LumenMax (large) | 15.9 | 21.6 | 26.6 |
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Clams from L.A.
Bright blue Maxima clam $89.99
Electric Green and blue Crocea $129.99
Ultra Blue Spotted Maxima Clam $79.99
Gold teardrop Maxima $89.99
Blue Tridacna maxima $89.99
Super Gold and black Maxima $69.99
X-Large Tongan Gigas clam with green & blue spots $399.99
Large Blue, teal, and gold Maxima clam $349.99
Gold and black Maxima $69.99
Blue splotched Maxima clam $169.99
Some of the great selection at Live Aquaria's Diver's Den
Two new salt mixes
Brightwell Aquatics has just released their NeoMarine Reef Salt which is specifically designed to mix up as close to natural seawater as possible. The new salt is manufactured in Brightwell’s own in-house production facility which is a first; many of the new salts released in the American market in the last few years have come from one of just three marine aquarium salt production facilities in North America. Brightwell looked into having their salts produced by a third party but in the end they decided that the level of precision they were aiming for with NeoMarine required a level of quality control that could only be achieved by making the salt themselves. Brightwell also harps on the use of the highest grade of ingredients using no natural seawater evaporites. NeoMarine Reef Salt will be available in 50 and 150 gallon sizes as well as 300 gallon store use and 1,500 gallons for commercial applications. Pricing is $54.99 for a 150 gallon bucket on Premium Aquatics.
The speculation that Seachem was working on a new salt for reef aquaria has now been confirmed. Seachem’s Salinity salt for reef tanks will be part of the Aquavitro premium line from Seachem. Salinity is said to the most concentrated salt available, manufactured in a controlled environment (we thought they all were) and the salt is optimized for use in aquarium conditions. The salt is not yet available for purchase but the first 12 buckets will be raffled off during the largest reef aquarium event this summer, IMAC West. For those of you afraid of having to carry home a bucket of the stuff, fear not because Seachem will be doling out coupons to the raffle winners who will then be shipped their prize of Aquavitro Salinity salt. More information can be had by visiting the raffle page of IMAC West and there’s a little blurb about Salinity on the front page of the Aquavitro website. Seachem's Salinity salt parameters can be found on the link provided.
The speculation that Seachem was working on a new salt for reef aquaria has now been confirmed. Seachem’s Salinity salt for reef tanks will be part of the Aquavitro premium line from Seachem. Salinity is said to the most concentrated salt available, manufactured in a controlled environment (we thought they all were) and the salt is optimized for use in aquarium conditions. The salt is not yet available for purchase but the first 12 buckets will be raffled off during the largest reef aquarium event this summer, IMAC West. For those of you afraid of having to carry home a bucket of the stuff, fear not because Seachem will be doling out coupons to the raffle winners who will then be shipped their prize of Aquavitro Salinity salt. More information can be had by visiting the raffle page of IMAC West and there’s a little blurb about Salinity on the front page of the Aquavitro website. Seachem's Salinity salt parameters can be found on the link provided.
Tank updates
The Red Lobophyllia is doing well and recovering.
Full tank shot from today
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Full tank shot from today
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Monday, July 6, 2009
New fish
I added four new fish today. My four Green Chromis were no longer schooling so I picked up three more. I also picked up a tiny Red Fin Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubripinnis).
ZEOvit DTOTQ
Dawid Szpansk's tank from Poland was selected as the 3rd quarter of 2009 Dream Tank of the Quarters (DTOTQ) at ZEOvit.com. Zeovit is used to reduce nutrients and manipulate coloration, in conjunction with powerful T5 lighting via multiple ATI Powermodules. You can find more on the tank by clicking here.
To find out more information about how to turn your tank into a ZEO system click here.
To find out more information about how to turn your tank into a ZEO system click here.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Let there be light!
I added the T5’s back on the tank and glued 11 new SPS frags to the rocks. The metal halides are on for 6 hours and the T5’s are on for 8.5 hours.
Friday, July 3, 2009
New look
I rearranged the left side of the tank with some new live rock to make it slope like the right side of the tank. It looks really good and leaves lots of room for the new frags I picked up last week. I performed a 20 gallon water change in the process. The Red Lobophyllia is still hanging in there, only half of the head died.
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