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Ecoxotic Introduces New EcoPico Plant Nano Aquarium
Inspired by a few passionate green thumbs, the EcoPico Plant was created specifically for aquarists wanting a clean, modern freshwater planted biotope. No matter what your skill level the EcoPico’s simple and elegant design will compliment any room in your home, turning your planted aquascape into a piece of art. Upgraded to include two of our new 8,000K/6,500K white LED strips, you’ll be ready to keep even the most light-loving plants. Ecoxotic’s new EcoPico Planted Nano LED Aquarium System The EcoPico planted aquarium system includes 6mm glass rimless aquarium, discreet internal filter with pump, beveled glass top with mounting clips, LED lighting arm with 1-12000K white/blue and 2-8000K/6500K LED strips, 3-way splitter and step-by-step instructions. Features include: – 9 watts of LED lighting – Full spectrum: 8000K, 6500K, 12000K & a hint of blue – Modern, clean, artistic design – Delivers 90+ PAR at 6″, 40+ PAR at the bottom. MORE: Ecoxotic Introduces New EcoPico Plant Nano Aquarium… More:
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Tagged aquarium-system, blue, features, green, LED, new products, newsletters, PAR, planted aquarium, planted aquariums, rainforest, upgraded
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MACNA 2012 Coverage: Aquaticlife new 3W Cree fixture and other LED lights
Aquaticlife secured their brand as an aquarium light solutions manufacturer when they introduced a line of affordable T5 fluorescent fixtures. It turned out their lights were not only priced right, but also reliable and equipped with interesting features. For the 2012-13 season, AquaticLife tries to duplicate this win scenario by entering the LED craze. Their product catalog expanded, featuring three different lines of LED panels, from a low power SMD diodes light to a full blown fixture using 3W LEDs.… More:
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Tagged 3w led light, aquaticlife, Cree, LED, led panel, MACNA, marine aquarium conference
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Interzoo 2012: The Aquatronica booth
During our trip inside Interzoo we could not miss an historical company for aquarium automation: Aquatronica, which we visited in Hall 2. It ‘s been a pleasure to meet again in person Massimo Brandi, second from left in photo, who strongly wanted Aquatronica and created from scratch.
Today Aquatronica it’s a global reality, and, as we had anticipated a few weeks ago (Aquatronica unveils the new Touch Screen!) the system has been updated with a brand new Touch Screen. I will not repeat what has already been highlighted in the article linked, but seeing it live is truly spectacular.
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Tagged aquarium controller, aquatronica, fair, interzoo, LED, led lighting, Lighting, NEWS, nuremberg, reportage
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Interzoo 2012: The CEAB booth
At booth number 7 we met the Italian CE.A.B., where we were greeted by an uncommon passion for lighting.
We then focused on the new led fixture called Aqua&Led that, in addition to being a fully modular design and assembled at will, may be accompanied by a wide range of LEDs.
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Back to the Bubble; 30 days later and a LED
Just over one month ago I took on the opportunity to receive, set up and review the Gen 2 BioBubble Animal Habitat. During that time I asked for and received a the optional 10K LED designed to seat in the spot where the usual cap does. Has 30+ days changed my view of this unit? Read on inside to find out what I think today. … More:
Orphek LED to Release Refugium Specific Light
LEDs are permeating the hobby and while there are plenty of options to put over your reef, the refugium has been overlooked thus far. Orphek’s DIF series are the most advanced multi chip LEDs available for your reef. The new DIF-30C aims to… More:
Product Review: RapidLED 12 LED Plug-n-Play Retrofit Kit
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) have been around for quite long in history of consumer electronics. Since the year 1962, when Nick Holonyak developed the first usable visible spectrum LED while working for General Electric , LEDs evolved dramatically and it’s hard to imagine a world without them.… More:
Being A Better Reefer: Know Your LEDs
Before I start, I want to be clear that this will not serve as an advertisement for any company and I won’t be targeting any company specifically as either good or bad. The purpose is to impart the knowledge I have gathered on the subject in general and pass that on to help you make better and more informed decisions. Those that know me or have followed the numerous threads on LEDs here know that until recently I was almost completely against LEDs as reef lighting. Not because I thought the tech was bad, but more because I felt the tech hadn’t caught up to our needs or rather the needs of our tanks, plus some of the colors were just nauseating and fake looking.… More:
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Tagged Controller, Equipment, L.E.D., LED, reef lighting, science
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Cree Ups The Ante Again
Cree, considered by many to be one of the best producers of quality LEDs, has created a new super bulb. It was created as part of a Department of Energy sponsored ”L Prize” contest designed to create specifications for new “21st century bulbs”. Cree’s entry not only crushed current bulb technology but created a new standard even for LEDs. Cree has dubbed the unit “The 21st Century Lamp” and at just 8.7 watts with an output of more than 1,300 lumens it will be at least a little while before we see anyone knock this bulb off its throne.… More:
EcoTech Marine jumps into the LED Scene
Released today, EcoTech Marine added a new listing to their current trademarks for a Radion LED.… More:
DIY: Money Saver or Shredder
Let’s face it, this is an expensive hobby. I’ve read signature lines written by forum members like “I have the key to making a small fortune, start with a large one and then take up reefing”. Because of the cost involved with even mid-range priced equipment, many hobbyists turn to Do It Yourself in hopes of having a piece of equipment that will perform as well as or better than a high dollar, high quality manufactured item. … More:
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Tagged canopy, DIY, Do It Yourself, LED, save money, skimmer, stand
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Editorial: the Interzoo 2012 in Nuremberg
We returned from Interzoo, we are tired but happy, and comments about the show have made their way inside us. This time we were many, a good group, each with its own individuality and each with their own ideas in mind, yet we try to analyze what has been Interzoo for us.
The show, as always, attacks you with its magnificence, the pavilions are many, full of objects to see. We had two days, that sounds like a lot, but eventually they were few. At least I was not able to visit all the stands because I stopped to talk wherever I could, to better understand the products and the individual corporate philosophies.… More: