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EcoTech Launches EcoSmart. More Control and Ability for your Vortech

EcoTech Marine has just announced the launch of their much improved controller for their famed line of Vortech Aquarium pumps. The controller, named the EcoSmart Driver, offers the versatility and control we’ve dreamed of for their stream pumps–with the added bonus of offering the MP10 in a wireless version. The EcoSmart will come with new [...]

March 12, 2010
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Sicce Voyager Pump Spied on Film, Shows Off Unique Flow Pattern

Sicce Voyager shows off flow pattern in video. See how the 6 output quasi-stream pump pushes water and how owners can manipulate the velocity and spread.

March 10, 2010
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RDII Scrapped, Are We Ready for New DC Pumps?

These photos of an RDII look-a-like DC pump are well over a year old by now, but it shows a product that will likely never reach the hands of aquarists.  8-12 months ago the dialogue on DC brushless pumps were running rampant as were the rumors. I was personally told by multiple equipment manufacturers that [...]

March 4, 2010
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New $40 Hanna Checker PO4 Colorimeter Works with Saltwater

Hanna Instruments has recently come out with their new sub $50 Checker phosphate (PO4) colorimeter. It has yet to make much of a splash in the marine aquaria world, but we have a feeling that will soon change after Hanna confirmed with us that this colorimeter will work with saltwater water samples.
Hanna Checker Colorimeter:

Works in [...]

March 2, 2010
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Rimless Display from Aqua System Begs for Mangroves

Making a refugium or lagoonal display tank is not necesarily a new idea, but few people actually execute on the display portion. From what I have seen, it  typically becomes a standard refugium or the temptation is too great to create a full blown reef. I think that’s why I love this open topped rimless [...]

February 11, 2010
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EcoTech Marine’s New Vortech Battery Back Up : More Reliable, More Options, Same Price

EcoTech Marine has just released their newly redesigned Vortech Battery Back Up for their acclaimed line of aquarium pumps. From the early days of the first Vortech MP40, a battery back up system has been offered. The original battery powered emergency system was designed by the lighting and electrical gurus at IceCap Inc. and offered [...]

February 3, 2010
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