Brackish Water Aquarium…
June 17, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
It is not always necessary to opt for the exact replica of sea in your drawing room aquariums or reef tanks. You can deviate from being totally saline to semi-saline water chemistry as there are several fish and aquatic life that are ‘Brackish’ or ‘semi-salty’ water friendly. The range of ‘Brackish’ water varies from being near-fresh to near marine. Though the salinity level in the tanks or the ‘specific gravity’ (SG) should be maintained between 1.005 and 1.010 but practically all brackish water fish can tolerate various level of salinity. In fact some aquarists prefer to change the level which keeps the fish healthy and free of parasites. A hydrometer is used to check the salinity level. … [Read More...]
Freshwater Aquatic Frog for Your Aquarium…
June 15, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
For those who think out of box and like to explore newer aquatic lives in their drawing room aquariums, aquatic frogs could be a perfect leap from the traditional choice of keeping colourful fish only. One among the several aquatic frog species that can adore your tank is African dwarf frogs. As the name suggests, the low-maintenance frogs are natives of Africa. The cute little amphibian does not weigh more than a few grams and are up to 2.5 inches long. They vary in colour from olive green to brown with black spots. They are very active and rarely found sitting on the water bed. Sometimes they are found floating on the surface. They stay underneath water but need to rise above the water level for breathing as they have lungs instead of gills, unlike fish. Their average life expectancy is five years but can live up to 20 years. … [Read More...]
New Member to Your Aquatic Family…
June 14, 2013 By admin 3 Comments
Here’s a new addition to the aquatic family of your reef tank in the drawing room. Resembling a terrestrial flower anemone, silicone aquarium sea anemone ornament could be another addition to the beautiful sea-world in the tank. With bright colours and made of silicone, it has a stone anchor, preventing the fish to uproot it and can be perfect for your reef tank. It just weighs 39 gms. Sea anemones are actually a group of water-dwelling, predatory animals. For their close resemblance to anemone, a terrestrial flower and decorative value, companies like Jardin has come up with a silicone sea anemone, which would bring brightness and colour to your aquariums. It comes in several colours: orange, purple, white, blue, hot pink, green, blue-green and so on. The added advantage is that it works both in salt and fresh water. It costs barely 3-4 pounds. … [Read More...]
Leak Controller LCS Series Leak Detector…
May 18, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
A Leak Controller is a specialized, yet affordable water alarm and shut-off system. It is battery operated and fitted with a quick-connector water ball valve. These systems are very easy to install and operate. Upon sensing moisture, your Leak Controller will engage the shut-off valve and sound an alarm. The water source is cut off, stopping the leak while the alarm continues to sound until the valve is manually reset. By preventing continuous water flow, mold and property damage is restricted. The Leak Controller LCS Series Leak Detector is one handy device for anyone with a RO/DI system or ATO to guard against a leak or unintentional overfill. This battery-operated device senses water leaks, engaging a shut-off valve and sounding an alarm to alert you to the leak. If you have had a bad experience of a leaking tank, you know exactly how much of trouble this can cause. The whole area can be messed up and if there are equipments nearby they can be severely damaged too. These accidents can happen unalarmed to anyone and if you are managing a rather large reef tank, it is better you install this preventive Leak Controller devise to keep a check at all times. … [Read More...]
DSunY LED Lights…
May 16, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
DSunY is committed to providing innovative LED lights for aquariums around the world. This company has established high quality R&D team that expertise in software, electronic hardware and heating design. We were amazed by two of its LED lights that were just the thing you should be looking for your reef tanks. Take a look! DSunY 120w NEW PROGRAMMABLE AQUARIUM LED LIGHTING DIMMER for Marine Fish Tank and Coral Reef is a LED system has a wide-angle beam that allows them to be placed close to the aquarium surface for optimum light penetration and even light distribution. Based on the fact that plant growth requires sunlight, this aquarium lamb provides light that have the same effect as natural sunlight and hence offers a very good growing habitat for seaweeds, corals, fish, etc. It is Dimmable and programmable with the use of a digital Controller that comes with the light. You have complete control over the lighting effect on your aquarium. You can easily create or switch to Moon/Noon/Spring/Autumn/Summer/Winter/Lunar Cycle modes. … [Read More...]
Acan Lighting LED lights 800 Series…
May 15, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
Acan Lighting LED lights offer the most superior, prevailing, and competent aquarium illumination available to reef enthusiasts. The best thing you are going to admire about them is the elegantly designed aluminum fixtures have a height of only 1 1/2 inches and are truly works of art that will nicely complement any reef aquarium. The 800 Series is the new name for their ground-breaking A102AC, and is the ultimate LED aquarium lighting solution available on the market today - more powerful than 250w metal halides, and using only 50 watts of electricity (per foot). The 800 Series is ideal for meeting the needs of the most demanding and advanced hobbyists and is the most efficient and powerful light to grow SPS corals. The unique design of the 800 Series' LED strips and "pucks" sets it apart from any other aquarium LED fixture on the market, and will really make your tank a "showstopper"! With LED bulb life expectancy of 50,000 hours (or 5+ years) and its attractive, durable design, the 800 Series is the ultimate LED aquarium lighting solution. … [Read More...]
National Aquarium DC Branch Will Close…
May 15, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
The National Aquarium is a nonprofit aquatic education and conservation organization with two locations and one mission: to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures. In 2003, separate aquariums in Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC, joined as one “National Aquarium.” The National Aquarium venues together hold living collections that include more than 16,000 animals from more than 660 species of fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals living in award-winning, naturalistic habitats. The National Aquarium recently said it will close its Washington branch in the fall. It was announced Thursday that renovations at the Department of Commerce building that the aquarium has called home since 1932 make the move necessary. Aquarium officials say they must leave by March 2014, but the aquarium will close Sept. 30 and begin moving the 1,500 animals housed there to the National Aquarium in Baltimore and other facilities. … [Read More...]
Avast Marine CS3 Cone Skimmer Kit…
May 14, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
The CS3 is a dual pump 10" cone recirculating internal skimmer for tanks and systems from 300-500 gallons. It is available with either a clear or smoked acrylic cone to help prevent algae growth inside the skimmer. Gate valve and over sized silencer are standard as well as a super easy to use press fit neck assembly. The new Avast Marine CS3 Cone Skimmer Kit is an ideal way to get a stellar protein skimmer at a good price while fulfilling your enthusiasm for DIY. The CS3 cone skimmer is almost certainly one of Avast Marine’s best ‘YouBuilt’ line of assembly-required aquarium products offering an unbelievable value for the mechanically liable. This cone protein skimmer kit is a great way to learn essential acrylic building skills and get a tremendously competent skimmer at a very reasonable price! The kit includes all the parts you need to build the skimmer shown above. CNC machined parts fit together with no difficulty with the help of a detailed assembly manual provided with the kit. This assignment can be put together in about two hours' time, and then, you will have a skimmer with good organization on equivalence with models costing 4-8x as much. Add as an option you also get an automatic neck cleaner, and look at the act apex even the uppermost end brands out there! … [Read More...]
Enter Reefland Sweepstake To Grab PAR38 Full Spectrum LED Aquarium Lamp 36 Watts Worth $129.99 By OCreef.com…
May 13, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
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Aquarama-2013 Drawing Aquarist from Around the World…
May 13, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
Aquarama is Asia’s biggest international ornamental fish, invertebrates, plants and accessories exhibition organized for the ornamental aquatic industry and its related sectors. Slated for 30 May – 2 June 2013 in Singapore, Aquarama will incorporate Pet Asia 2013, adding further to the spectacular setting of the dynamic event. Aquarama is an all-encompassing event that offers boundless business opportunities to its targeted market sectors. Industry players from all over the world choose Aquarama as their definitive meeting place and channel for growing their businesses – whether it is for sourcing new aquatic products, setting new industry standards, or simply learning about the latest technology and aquatic industry developments. Based on the latest Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) data, Singapore is, once again, the Number 1 ornamental fish exporting country, accounting for 20.3% of the world’s total ornamental fish export value in 2008 (US$339.533million). The economic outlook for the ornamental fish industry is set aglow with the vast business opportunities offered by Singapore and Asia. Discover the potential of the global markets and drive success to your business in the vibrant ornamental aquatic industry. … [Read More...]