We receive quite a few questions from individual readers and have decided we will begin sharing a few with all of our readers. If you have any questions for us, e-mail them to info (a) glassbox-design.com and you may see it posted here.
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I’ve read most of the ‘minimalist’ thread and really appreciate your thoughts on [...]
Korallen Zucht, makers of Zeovit, came out with Coral Snow not too long ago. Given the reported effects we thought we would give it a try. Here’s what Pohl and KZ have to say about the product:
“Coral Snow is a liquid form secondary biological facilitator for elements such as Bbalance and Potassium-Iodide/Flouride Concentrate. It is also [...]
Remember the hype a couple years back? There were the expected release dates which were pushed back and then back some more…? Yeah we kind of forgot about it too. We even saw photos from InterZoo, but didn’t think much of it
Well, the myth that is the Polario can be put to rest. It works, [...]
Glass bathtubs have been gaining some popularity in the kitchen and bath design world, but what about incorporating an aquarium into one?
Here’s one for you. Made of tempered glass and wood, it’s actually quite attractive. But you’d have to filthy rich, and actually understand how it functions. It’s £ 7,250 or $14,500 USD… and don’t forget shipping.
Don’t throw away your metal halide set up just yet… those mogul sockets may come in handy for simple LED retrofit bulbs like this one.
No ballast. Wall outlet + Cord + Mogul Socket. That’s all you need.
The bulb’s wiring is all internal and maintains relatively cool temperatures due to a large heatsink running the full [...]
Sick of trying to interpret your hobbyist test kits? It may be time to ditch them. Elos has come up with a new Colorimeter for easy and, more importantly, accurate testing of your aquarium’s parameters.
A Colorimeter is an instrument that compares the amount of light that passes through a solution with the amount that passes [...]
The new Elos System Mini is now available! We spoke with Jesse at Elos USA and got some additional information.
As you can see in the photo below, the Elos LED e-lite will be available in a black, as well as clear and white. The price for the e-lite alone will retail around $700, however, Jesse [...]
Literally. Check out this video by ryanist showing the new Votech MP 20 prototype by Eco Tech Marine on his 20g long nano reef. The video quality is not the best, but the wave action does look promising. For more information on the MP 20, see our previous coverage.
The Padova is one of Aqua Medic’s newest aquarium designs. We will likely never see it here in the States… but it’s worth sharing as (gasp) they actually took design into consideration (gasp).
Aquarium without front covers & stress bars (app. 140 x 70 x 60 cm)
Glass thickness: 15 mm
Stand from stainless steel with cabinet & [...]
No Caulk gun needed, making simple DIY projects like this easy. Props to Momentive Performance Materials for designing the beautiful packaging. It is said to have “geometric bellows” to evenly disperse the adhesive.
Remember with any Silicone make sure it does not have any anti-mold and mildew additives…and use masking tape for clean lines.
“GE Caulk Singles, [...]
Live Aquaria has been getting in some great shipments lately to their facility in Rhinlander, WI. Take a look at their Diver’s Den section and prepare to drool: LiveAquaria.com
We predict this specimen will be gone by tomorrow…
Royal Exclusiv, makers of Bubble King skimmers have released pricing for their new Self Cleaning Head or SCH. Contact your favorite BK dealer for pre-orders, ETA is mid-July.
For more information and photos head over to our previous post. Click on the images below to enlarge. For pricing on corresponding skimmer models scroll down.
All prices are [...]
The French company, Aquaroche can solve your aquascaping conundrum. By firing a ceramic clay, Aquaroche creates natural looking rock and structures that do not harm Mother Nature’s reefs and and do not create hitchhiker headaches for hobbyists.
It is not uncommon for harvested liverock to include unwelcome guests. Some common pests include: Aptasia, Valonia, Flatworms, Majanos, [...]
All photos by L.Cline from Lembeh Strait
Another unique product from the German innovators at ZC Aquarientechnik. This skimmer has floated around the web in past forum discussions, but ZC has revamped the model for increased performance.
The principle design behind the ZC Cyclon is an inner tube baffle system to increase contact time in an otherwise short body. (Think RedSea Berlin, but it [...]
ZC-Aquarientechnik is a company you’ve likely never heard of. We’ve admired a few of their products for sometime, particularly the Zinn Reactor. Although it lacks some of the bells and whistles of the Grotech PhytoBreeder2, it’s simplicity is very attractive.
This ingenious “reactor” allows the simultaneous culture of both Phytoplankton (Nannochloropsis sp.) and Rotifers (Brachionus pilcatilis). [...]
Grotech is a company you don’t here too much about on this side of the pond. Well known for their high-tech gadgets the PhytoBreeder certainly lives up to this.
When initially hearing the term “Phytoplankton Reactor” a few may think of the Zinn Reactor. A very cool concept that can work well, but the sealed feature of [...]
Takashi Amano is an Artist, Designer, Aquarist, and Photographer. Known for his breath taking aquatic scenes, Amano founded his company Aqua Design Amano (ADA) who have helped popularize the use of “rimless” aquariums and minimalist design across the world.
Amano is as well known in the aquarium hobby, as Armani is to the rest of the [...]
As summer hits, so do the bleaching and RTN horror stories from the increase in temperatures. A non-functioning air conditioning unit in your home can possibly lead to the death of sensitive corals such as Acroporas.
If you feel you are at risk from any potential raise in water temperature some simple insurance can be had [...]
Hydor’s Wavemaker 2 came out without much excitement due to the price… and the fact it can only control 2 pumps. Not to be left behind by competitors, Hydor realized this and has expanded upon the previous 2 model in the creation of the Wavemaker 4. This model allows easier functioning and control over Hydor’s [...]
