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Just some clarification. Most items here are just posted as news items. I certainly do not use many of the products. Also I am not paid to endorse any products.

Cool New LED Light

 

Mogul based metal halide LED replacement lamp installs in any fixture, canopy or retro fit. No ballast needed. It runs off of a standard household wall plug 120 VAC.
Amazing output, no heat transfer to the tank, instant on, bulb can be rotated to direct light output where ever you need it.
As with Metal Halide bulbs, you will need one bulb / 2ft of tank length to get proper coverage. For example: 4 ft tanks need 2 bulbs, 6 ft tanks need 3 bulbs.

 

http://www.247aquariumsupply.com/product_info.php?products_id=143

Great info on new products at MACNA.

Check out http://www.reefbuilders.com/ for lots of pics and videos from macna.

Lighthouse Pro Controller

The Lighthouse Pro XLS(tm) is an ideal solution for aquarium maintenance companies, aquatic farming, and sophisticated residential setups where 24/7 remote monitoring, maintenance, and reliability is required.

• Email/Text Message Notifications Built-in POP3 Email Server sends emails and text messages directly to your mobile phone or computer when anything goes wrong.
• Web Monitoring/Control Built-in Web Server allows you to monitor, configure, and change settings across the internet.
• Automatic Data Logging Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly sensor readings with powerful graphics for data analysis.
• Secure Installation Password protected web pages and infrared remote lockout to prevent unauthorized access.
• Direct Connect Outlets Up to 16 direct-connect AC outlets eliminates all problems associated with Power Line Carrier systems (X-10).
• Field Upgradeable Download and install new upgrades and features in the field.
• Unlimited Expansion Auxiliary port allows attachment of future devices and equipment as they become available.

http://www.mcuresearch.com/

Nova Updates

We made a few changes to our Nova Extreme series of light fixtures and started to ship the 2 lamp models to dealers last week.  The two noticeable changes:

- New Reflectors! Yes, I know its been a big request.  We redesigned the reflectors in these models to wrap around the lamp much more, making them very close to a true "individual reflector"

Read Full Article: http://ikescurrent.blogspot.com/2008/07/nova-extreme-changes.html

New Cardiff Aquarium

We've finally launched the much anticipated Cardiff Aquariums.  They will be available with black finished stands to start, followed by Espresso (couple weeks) then Cherry.  They feature the same filter system we use in the Solana with a few "added improvements."  We've reinforced the auto top-off tray as well as the drip tray, and included a new ABS top for the filter.

Read Full Article: http://ikescurrent.blogspot.com/2008/08/cardiff-launches.html

New Smart Reef Line of products

For Release 9 a.m. EST

July 9, 2008

Smart Reef^TM Introduces New Line of Reef Aquarium Products

Reef Aquarium Products without the “typical” marine and reef price

Flemington — July 9, 2008 — Today Smart Reef ^TM announced immediate availability of its new line of reef aquarium products. Smart Reef^TM sells the staples required to maintain a good aquarium: Good products at a good price. Smart ReefÔ doesn’t sell snake oil or potions that claim to magically remove algae or cure your fish of disease. Smart Reef products work the way they are advertised and are backed by standard reef chemistry.

Smart Reef^TM’s new products include:

Smart Reef^TM BAC (Bituminous Activated Carbon) is a pure 8x30 mesh non-acid washed carbon and will not leach phosphates into your water. Smart Reef^TM BAC is made from virgin bituminous activated carbon and is made from the highest select grade of virgin bituminous coal and is specifically designed to be used in the aquarium.
Smart Reef^TM BAC is simply the best value dollar for dollar for use in your aquarium.  Our carbon is a virgin activated carbon. This stuff is rated for drinking water use and food grade use.  Last 2 to 3 times longer than most carbons including lignite.  It is phosphate and nitrate free as well which is key for use in aquariums.

Smart Reef^TM RemPhos is granular ferric oxide (GFO) a phosphate remover.  Smart Reef^TM RemPhos is designed to effectively remove PO4 / phosphate, silicates, organic compounds and heavy metals.  It was originally designed for the drinking water industry. Smart Reef^TM RemPhos functions best in a media reactor.  Smart Reef^TM RemPhos does not leach absorbed substances back in to your water and does not affect pH.

Smart Reef^TM 2/3 part solution are measured sets of Smart Reef^TM products to maintain calcium, alkalinity and magnesium in your aquarium.

Smart Reef^TM +Mag1 (Magnesium Chloride) will help restore restore low levels of magnesium in your aquarium when used with Smart Reef^TM +Mag2. Magnesium in the ocean are between 1250 mg/L and 1350 mg/L. Magnesium is required to maintain the correct calcium, alkalinity and ph levels in the aquarium.

Smart Reef^TM +Mag2 (Magnesium Chloride) when used in conjunction with Smart Reef^TM +Mag1 will help restore restore low levels of magnesium in your aquarium. Magnesium levels in the ocean are between 1250 mg/L and 1350 mg/L. Magnesium is required to maintain the correct calcium, alkalinity and ph levels in the aquarium

Smart Reef^TM +AlkHPH (Sodium Bicarbonate) is a alkalinity buffer and part of a 2 part solution or can be used separately. In order to maintain calcium levels in your aquarium you also must maintain your alkalinity.   You want your alkalinity to be in the 9 to 12 dKH range.

Smart Reef^TM +Alk (Sodium Carbonate) is part of the 2 part system or can be used separately.  It buffers your alkalinity and can also be used to raise PH. Alkalinity must be maintained in order to maintain calcium levels.

Smart Reef^TM +Kalk (Calcium Hydroxide more commonly known as Kalkwasser) increases calcium and PH.

All Smart Reef^TM products are competitively priced and will begin shipping next week.

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For more information on Smart ReefÔ products:

http://www.smartreef.com/

New Koralias 5,6,7,8

The new Koralia models 5-6-7-8 guarantee unbelievable performance for probably the lowest power consumption of any pump on the market. Equipped with an electronic start up system, new technology rotors and propellers, compact in size, these new model will quickly become leaders in their flow categories (6.500-8.500-10.500-12.500 l/hr). Koralia Magnums have a pleasant design and come with a powerful magnet-suction cup support that rotates to direct water flow easily. Koralias can be positioned safely glass, anywhere in the aquarium.

MAGNET + SUCTION CUP SUPPORT

Powerful magnet-suction cup support for free positioning in aquariums with glass from 12 to 20 mm (from 0.5 to 0.8 in) thick (patented)

BUILT IN FISH NET

Built in fish net for extra safety.

ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED START UP

The electronically controlled start up and the exclusive rotors designed by Hydor guarantee amazing performance with extreamly low power consumption!

http://www.hydor.it/en/products/show/35

Hydor Wavemaker 4

 

Professional Marine Equipment by Hydor, a new range of aquarium products specially designed for the more
demanding and sophisticated Marine keeper.
Hydor, is renowned for responding to the modern needs of the evolving aquarium market through a consumer
oriented strategy and the development of unique exclusive products such as this new range of low voltage pumps and
controllers to create beneficial wave and tide effects in reef aquariums.
The new WaveMaker 4 system guarantees great flexibility by controlling up to 4 Koralia 12V low voltage pumps
(even different models). The numerous programs offered and the many possibilities of customization allow to recreate
the water movements and tidal effects that are beneficial for reef aquariums. The preset programs, synchronized,
sequential, alternate and additive can be customised depending on the needs of SPS/LPS corals and minimum and
maximum flow of each pump. The Marine-keeper has everything under control with a glance at the 2.5” LCD monitor
that shows the selected program and the activity of each pump. WaveMaker 4 has also 2 extra features: FOOD
mode, pumps slow down to the minimum for approx. 5 minutes to allow aquarium feeding; NIGHT mode, pumps again
slow down to a minimum but for a longer period of time, which can be programmed or set automatically by connecting
the photocell (not included)..

Limulus LED Lighting - New from Italian Company

 

 

http://www.limulus.it/newsite/catalog_prod_dett.php?id=320&catg=40

 

http://www.limulus.it/newsite/catalog_prod_dett.php?id=322&catg=44