by AquaNerd | Oct 24, 2019 | Equipment, Science
Maxspect may not be reinventing foam fractionation but they have redefined the protein skimmer with its foray into the very competitive protein skimmer market. The Maxspect Aeraqua Duo AD600 Protein Skimmer is the world’s first dual-intake, dual-needle wheel protein skimmer. The skimmer is powered by Maxspect’s Turbine Duo 9K. Like many new pumps, the Duo 9K is a DC controllable pump that offers high performance and near-silent operation. What makes the Duo 9K different is the dual needle wheel and dual intake design but this is just the start of what makes the skimmer so unique. Keep reading below to learn about all other features that make this skimmer worth consideration. Built in float switch For starters, the AD600 has a built-in float by AquaNerd | Oct 23, 2019 | Equipment
Here is what we know so far. We found out about the new lights a few weeks ago and today we are able to share this exciting news to the public. The AI Hydra 26HD is being replaced with a new model dubbed the Hydra 32HD. The AI Hydra 52HD is being replaced by the new Hydra 64HD. The AI Prime HD is being replaced by the Prime 16HD. Both models have more LEDs, more PAR and more spread over the aquarium. They will also have newly designed optics so you can expect better color blending from the LED diodes. The housing is also taking on a much needed facelift over the previous AI Hydra generations. The Hydra 32HD and 52HD fixtures also promise to be more by Marcin Smok | Oct 21, 2019 | Equipment, MACNA, Technology
Xepta Abex (not to be confused with Ibex, my favorite goat of all time) may just be the most important thing that was shown at MACNA 2019 in Orlando. Along with its “mothership”, autoBalance, it’s an automatic measurement and dosing... by Marcin Smok | Oct 20, 2019 | Equipment, Events, MACNA, Technology
A new product unveiling from Reef Octopus is always exciting; you can be sure that whatever it is they’ve been working on, it’s going to be interesting. And indeed, it is interesting. The new Octo Blade is a DC powered gyre style propeller pump that looks like a... by Marcin Smok | Oct 18, 2019 | Equipment, MACNA, Tanks, Technology
I have to admit something: I am a total fanboy when it comes to acrylic sumps. When done right, they evoke in me the same reaction as custom build cars, expensive bicycles, custom furniture pieces or about anything that was built by a master... by ReefBum | Oct 17, 2019 | Equipment, Reef, Science
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