by danireef | Jul 27, 2020 | Equipment
We have never tested such a powerful skimmer before! We measured over 1,300 l/h of sucked air, which we had never seen before testing this ATB Medium Size, 25 cm in diameter.... 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 Marcin Smok | Sep 26, 2019 | Equipment, Events, MACNA, Technology
A year ago, at the MACNA show in Las Vegas, I was approached by two nice gentlemen from an unknown to me then company, Poseidon Flow Technologies. They showed me their latest and, at that time I assumed, only product, a salinity/specific gravity pen meant for the... by Marcin Smok | Sep 25, 2019 | Equipment, MACNA
The proven and repeatedly copied concept of a cone-shaped protein skimmer is rarely challenged these days. Although I’ve seen some interesting design choices that skimmer manufacturers managed to incorporate into their products, the general idea behind that type of... by Marcin Smok | Sep 22, 2019 | Equipment, Industry, MACNA, Technology
Do you own a monster aquarium you could snorkel in to clean the front panel? Great, then I have a new piece of equipment from MRC America you may want to check out. The new HydroTek pump line, presented at MACNA 2019 show in Orlando, currently two models strong, is...
