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    An MT-250 Surprise, Hands on with the Japanese Halide

    While walking the snow covered streets of Chicago I could not think of what it was. I really had no idea. USPS only left a note saying to pick up the package and pay the hefty customs fee. I patiently waited in line at the post office trying to think back, what the hell did I [...]

    December 29, 2009
    | eric michael | 8 Comments

    Two Weeks In with “Solid Vodka” NP Bio Pellets

    NP Bio Pellets are a solid organic carbon polymer that provides a substrate and food for bacteria. We’ve slowly introduced this new filtration method into the glassbox over the past two weeks for a review. We plan to use the media two ways–the first being in a traditional media / zeovit reactor that will gently [...]

    December 9, 2009
    | eric michael | Tags: | 17 Comments

    Hands on with Nano Customs PAR38 LED Spotlight

    Last week we received samples of the new and much talked about  PAR38 LED spotlights from Nanocustoms. The lights we received for review are new, as the production models have increased output (and electric consumption) than the prototypes we first saw at MACNA. These new spotlights are said to pull 21w (6w more than the [...]

    November 12, 2009
    | eric michael | Tags: , , | 13 Comments

    Hands on with the Aqua Driver Skim Clean

    Aqua Driver’s Skim Clean self cleaning head device is applauded by some and lauded by others, yet very few have actually used the German crafted cleaner. I’ll be the first to admit this product is not for everyone… and yes it does cost as much as a new high end skimmer ($750 to $900+ depending on size). [...]

    August 5, 2009
    | eric michael | Tags: , , | 16 Comments

    GBD Review | Calibration of Profilux Standalone Doser

    GBD’s Profilux Standalone Doser review has been underway over the past couple weeks. Currently we are using the Standalone Doser to pump 3ml of calcium and alkalinity solution 20 times a day, for a total of 60ml of each solution being added over a 24hr period. Balling Salts and Trace Elements from Fauna Marin will [...]

    May 26, 2009
    | eric michael | Tags: , , , | 6 Comments

    Up Close and Personal with ATB Cone Skimmer

    Since day one, ATB has been at the top of the cone skimmer pack. With the accompanying fanfare, it has developed a large following by users and non-users across the forums for its effective design and terrific customer service. At this early stage I cannot give a final conclusion, but my experiences so far are beginning to [...]

    March 10, 2009
    | eric michael | Tags: , , , , , , | 8 Comments