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Monthly Archives for May 2008

It was a very good month. Dig in. Every entry is a classic.

InterZoo 2008 - Fauna Marin | New Additives

Below is some brief info on the new products released at  InterZoo 2008 by Fauna Marin. Big thanks to Klaus and Korallenriff.de for the below info and images.  
Questions about any of these new products? Leave a comment below. 
Fauna Marin (Updates at Bottom of page)
FM Showed off it’s new Ultra cradle. It looks like a typical ceramic frag […]

InterZoo 2008 - Red Sea+Arcadia, Eco, Sera, and more

Red Sea’s recent “Max” series all in one systems have been popular among the nano crowds. To reach out to a large audience they created the Max 250.

Large system of course need larger filters…so they created the C-Skim 1200.  This Compact recirculating NW injects 450 lph and features a patented Foam View Collection cup and […]

InterZoo 2008 - Royal Exclusiv Update + Skim Clean

Royal Exclusiv (Update at Bottom of Page)
The makers of Bubble King continue to impress.  We currently only have info regarding the RD2, and are waiting for reports of the new SuperMarin 300.
Many have seen images and information floating around that past 6 months or so reagarding the new RD2 DC controllable pump. RE released it […]

InterZoo 2008 - Eheim, Sander and Blau Aquaristic

Eheim 
Eheim pumps are known for the quality and quietness; and now any reefer can buy a complete stock NW skimmer pump manufactured by Eheim. The reverse NW or closed NW design is similar to the new H&S NW. We have confidence in Eheim that the Compact will perform, but we do miss the classic Eheim look […]

InterZoo 2008 - Eco Tech

About one month back we did a post on the new MP20 Vortech made by Eco Tech, which made its public debut today in Germany. Our readers made us aware of a few problems on the MP40 so we were hesitant on both the 20 and 40. However, most of our fears have been calmed […]

InterZoo 2008 - Korallen Zucht

Korallen Zucht
The makers of ZeoVit, have come out with a new equipment line. The KZ revolution protein skimmer has been out, but in addition to the in sump models they have created a hang on the back (HOB) protein skimmer; likely to compete with ATBs HOB model. This image was grabbed from their new 2008-2009 […]

InterZoo 2008 - Sfiligoi

Below is some brief info on the new products released at InterZoo 2008 by Sfiligoi. Big thanks to Klaus and Korallenriff.de for the below info and images. 
 Sfiligoi
Sfiligoi caught us by surprise. Here’s a company that you don’t hear too much about really improving upon their  previous line up. Read the entire post… it gets […]

InterZoo 2008 - Elos

Jesse of Elos USA snapped these photos of the new Elos System Mini and e-lite LED clamp on pendent. While we do like the slim nature and choice of materials…we have doubts regarding the intensity of the e-lite; certainly looking forward to PAR tests. We also like the all white pedestal stand… but we’ll gladly […]

InterZoo 2008 - Tunze

InterZoo, a large trade show dedicated to the care of pets, is where the European heavy weights in the marine aquaria hobby release there latest and greatest. Roger Vitko, owner of TunzeUSA, was kind enough to take a step away to share some of Tunze’s (pronounced toon-zah) newest product developments with his loyal customer base…
We […]

Weekly Sojourn - 5.19.2008

sojourn 

Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English sojorn, from Anglo-French sujur, sujurn, from sujurner
Date:
13th century

: a temporary stay <a sojourn in the country>
 
Monday’s are dull and painful as we get back into the swing of things. How about some beautiful photos to cheer you up? Starting from now on, we’ll do our best to post a captivating image every Monday to take you away when you need it […]

New Warner Marine Skimmers Impress

We’ve wanted to talk about these for a while, and now they are finally released! Warner Marine Research, the company that brings you Phosar, Ultimate Amino’s, and the balanced Reef Pure Potassium Supplement has released a new Protein Skimmer line.
Warner Marine has created a complete line that we feel can satisfy every hobbyist. There will […]

A trip to our local fish store - Old Town Aquarium

Old Town Aquarium is the best store in the city.  We don’t have many stores downtown, but Old Town’s livestock makes up for it. We got an e-mail from them stating they were getting some Clarion’s in… so of course we had to stop in and see them in person. 
We have seen a video of […]