Continuing the Aquaillumination philosophy of manufacturing ‘Brilliantly Simple’ products, the NERO submersible wave pumps have a simple form and easy control function but are packed with features. This smart, compact, powerful, and aesthetic submersible wave pump has been a long time in development. The NERO uses the latest Bluetooth LE technology for almost instant connectionRead More
Trade News & Reviews
Momentum Builds Behind New Consumer Show “Water Alive”
Momentum is building behind Water Alive, the new consumer show for fishkeepers, which will run alongside trade exhibition AQUA 2023 in October. News of the event was announced last month and the aquatic and watergardening world has been buzzing with excitement – already over half of the available stand space has been reserved. AQUA 2023Read More
Jake’s Final Foreword Exemplifies The Enduring Power Of Print
Following the announcement of its imminent release back in the news section of issue 97, I was thrilled to receive a copy of this exciting new book by Tony Vargas just a few days ago. While the full review is under construction and will be for a future date, as the lucky owner of theRead More
Take Your Calcium Reactor To the Next Level With Tunze CarbonDoser®
As a powerful add-on to their 3171 and 3172 Calcium Reactors, TUNZE® are bringing the ingenious CarbonDoser to the European market! Featuring extreme accuracy, this electronic CO2 valve is the perfect solution to delivering a precise CO2 supply in freshwater aquariums, or into calcium reactors. The device has an electronically controlled valve that produces oneRead More
Close Look: Chester Zoo Aquarium
Visit and Review
Founded way back in 1934, Chester Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the UK. According to an official poll, 2019 saw it welcome more than 2 million visitors, making it the most-visited wildlife attraction in the UK. In the last few years however, the zoo has faced a catalogue of challenges, from aRead More
Close Look: TMC Reef Habitat 50
Whether you are a seasoned reefer, or perhaps someone looking to buy their very first tank, there can be a confusing variety of options. You could consider buying a bespoke system, creating your own from individual parts, or maybe purchasing an off-the-shelf system, all either new or used. While each method has its own merits,Read More
Close Look : TMC REEF-Filter 1000 Advanced Multi-Purpose Filter
When it comes to controlling nutrients, the use of chemical media is generally accepted to be one of the easiest, most flexible, and most cost-effective methods available. However, to make the most of the media chosen, careful thought should be given to exactly how it is used. While a potentially invaluable tool in your questRead More
Close Look: Philips CoralCare Gen2 LED light
Looking back at or review of the Philips CoralCare Gen1 fixture almost 3 years ago (issue 66) we were immediately struck by how quickly this time has passed. As then, we continue to see manufacturers going to great lengths to refine and hone their fixtures primarily to improve light distribution and blending, thus emulating theRead More
Close Look Review: ReefOCTO VarioS Circulation Pump
After writing so many return pump reviews over the years, it can sometimes be challenging to get inspired to start another. Having said that, if there’s one pump that can pique our interest it’s the OCTO VarioS, indeed seeing these in the flesh at the AQUA tradeshow in Telford late last year made us determinedRead More
Close Look: Aquarium Systems L’Aquarium 2.0
Every year when we attend a trade show, we get a feel for the latest trends and general direction in which suppliers and manufacturers are moving with their various product lines. Several years ago, off-the-shelf aquarium systems themselves were the new, hot product. Since then, we’ve seen numerous refinements in the design of these systems.Read More