Sunday, September 19, 2010

NEW Eshopps Refugiums, 2nd Generation

Eshopps introduced their new "protein skimmer friendly" refugium sumps. It comes in three sizes to fit systems from 50 - 300 gal.
Refugiums are one of the most efficient ways of filtration in saltwater aquaria today.
Not only is it a natural way to filter your display tank but it is a sanctuary for micro-organisms to flourish and reproduce.
The Macro-algae used in the refugium will utilize nitrates and phosphates from your water column. These algae’s uses these nutrients to grow and thrive.

* Eshopps Refugium R-100, 75-125g, 2nd Generation
* Eshopps Refugium R-200, 125-225 gal, 2nd Generation
* Eshopps Refugium R-300, 225-300 gal, 2nd Generation
 
For more information on our quality Refugiums and other aquarium supplies please visit us at www.aquacave.com

Thursday, September 16, 2010

ATI Purple Plus T5 High-Output Fluorescent bulb

Arriving Next week at Aquacave!!! 

ATI Purple Plus T5 High-Output Fluorescent bulb combines the properties of a full spectrum bulb with strong red and blue components producing a bulb with excellent color-rendition that works very well for bringing out the pinks, purples and reds in an aquarium. Recommended Use: in combination with at least 2 or more other T5 bulbs like the ATI Blue Plus and ATI Aquablue Special. Not recommended as a stand-alone bulb. (Similar to KZ Fiji Purple.)


For more information on other quality T5 High-Output Fluoresent Bulbs and other aquarium supplies  please visit us at www.aquacave.com

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Brightwell Aquatics Black Water Conditioner for Fresh Water Aquaria

Provides Humic Substances for all Planted & Blackwater Biotope Aquaria
Overview * Establishes similar water conditions to those found in blackwater rivers, many of which are home to important aquarium fishes and plants.
* May be used to help simulate the onset of the rainy season for encouragement of fish spawning.
* Provides humic substances (humic and fulvic acid), complex bio-organic molecules known to increase the availability of important nutrients (such as iron, calcium, magnesium, molybdenum, copper, manganese, zinc, cobalt, and nickel) to plants, potentially enhancing the effectiveness of plant nutrient solutions in aquaria.
* Formulated utilizing extensive research on aquatic plant nutrient requirements and riverine water chemistry.

Brightwell Aquatics DiscusCode trace mineral supplement for Discus




Trace & Minor Elements for Discus & other South American Riverine Fishes Overview * Unique complex that provides trace and minor elements in ratios found to be beneficial to discus and other fishes that share the same waters of origin. * Provides minor and trace elements utilized in important neurological and metabolic reactions, and which are incorporated into natural biopigments for coloration. * Replaces minor and trace elements used by aquarium inhabitants, and which are lost through chemical filtration (use of filtration media such as resins and activated carbon). * Composed of purified water and ultra-high purity materials. * Formulated utilizing extensive research on chemistry of the waters naturally-inhabited by discus, as well as discus trace and minor element requirements.

Water Blaster HY 2000-10,000, Circulating Water Pump





Water Blaster HY Circulating Water Pump.
Our new Water Blaster pumps are based off the same design as the Bubble Blaster pumps but intended for water circulation. These pumps feature a digital control circuit board inside that controls directional start up and RPM speeds. This smart circuit board will shut the pump off if it detects a problem.
Something never seen before on internal or external pumps is the Silicone Nitride shafts and bearings that we use. The benefit of this material is that it will not allow calcium to adhere to it like ceramic. This means less maintenance and cleaning and more time for you to enjoy your aquarium instead of working on it! With the performance of these pumps and 3-year warranty how can you go wrong. We offer several different models for water flow and head pressures.  Check out our complete line for a circulation pump that fits your needs. You can also download  the Blaster pump poster below here.

  • Reef Octopus® Water Blaster Pumps
  • HY2000W – 22watts 92% efficiency Max Flow=500gph Max Head=5.5ft
  • HY3000W – 37watts 96% efficiency Max Flow=750gph Max Head=7.5ft
  • HY5000W – 60watts 97% efficiency Max Flow=1300gph Max Head=11ft
  • HY7000W – 88watts 97% efficiency Max Flow=1800gph Max Head=12ft
  • HY10000W – 130watts 97% efficiency Max Flow=2600gph Max Head=15.5ft
     

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Vortech MP60W ES Propeller Pump by EcoTech Marine - COMING SOON


Vortech MP60W ES Propeller Pump by EcoTech Marine.
The MP60 is engineered for tanks holding 120 to over 1,000 gallons with up to one-inch glass thickness. The MP60 uses the same award-winning technology that has made EcoTech Marine VorTech line the number one brand of pump among reef aquarium enthusiasts. Capable of pushing 5,500/gph, the MP60 offers the smallest in-tank footprint for a commercially available pump.

"The MP60 satisfies a pent-up market demand for VorTech technology in larger tanks," said Tim Marks, president of EcoTech Marine. "Prior to this launch, aquarists with tanks having pane thicknesses greater than three-quarters of an inch had very few options for high-flow solutions. We are excited to provide this much desired solution for the most discerning and diehard hobbyists. Performance and quality are always our top priorities. This addition is a natural evolution for us, and perfectly rounds out our VorTech line of products."

The MP60 was designed to create the most flow in the smallest package possible. In EcoTech Marine's quest to continually raise the bar on reef flow technology, the unit runs quiet, cool and with minimal vibration. "This is a very proud introduction for us," added Marks.

The MP60's unmatched flow and out-of-the-box multi-pump wireless communication makes it the best value on the market for larger tanks. The MP60 leverages EcoSmart driver technology, introduced earlier this year, providing unmatched versatility, controllability and customization of flow patterns.

EcoTech Marine's patented VorTech technology produces broad yet gentle flow while placing the motor outside the tank--preserving the beauty of the aquarium and enhancing the health of the tank's ecosystem.

For more information on our quality EcoTech Marine Pumps and other  aquarium supplies  please visit us at www.aquacave.com 

Thursday, September 2, 2010

CELEBRATE LABOR DAY WITH OUR 10% STORE-WIDE SALE





CELEBRATE LABOR DAY WITH OUR 10% STORE-WIDE SALE

Save 10% on your entire order at www.aquacave.com
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AquaEuro USA Mighty Pro Titanium Aquarium Chillers

Energy Saving and Environmentally Friendly,Easy to Set Up and Operate Includes Fittings and instructions for easy set up,Maximum Cooling Efficiency - Titanium Heat Exchanger Quiet operation - rubber mounts reduce vibration, Digital Display for Precise Temperature Control High BTU Ratings, Efficient, Durable, Corrosion Resistant, Removable-Easy to Clean Filter

Aqua Illuminations SOL Super Blue & White Modular LED Ligthing System


Aqua Illuminations SOL Super Blue Modular LED Lighting System. - Aquarium LED Lighting at its Best.

Reduced Energy

The Aqua Illumination SOL modules are some of the most efficient lighting products on the market. Because of the lower energy consumption, an Aqua Illumination SOL module will realize over a 1/3 savings when compared to the equivalent us of a low output metal halide (250W) bulb.

No Heat Increase

The AI shows less than a 1 degree water temperature increase over a 12 hour period. A low output metal halide (250W) bulb in the same configuration shows an increase of over 15 degrees. Because of this, it is unlikely that aquarists will have to use aquarium chillers when running Aqua Illumination SOL modules resulting in substantial savings from equipment purchases and energy consumption.

Over 8 Times Longer Life

The AI’s modules are rated for over 50,000 hours providing for years of maintenance free and environmentally friendly use. Metal Halides require costly annual replacements due to deteriorating output and unpredictable color drift.

Built in the USA

Every Aqua Illumination product is made with high quality components. We assemble each unit at the AI headquarters and have been doing so since 2007. We test all critical components in-house including a PAR output, heat output, and electricity consumption test after a 24 hour burn in period for each module to ensure that each Aqua Illumination SOL module is of the highest quality.

Specifications:

LEDs:
Array: * 8 Triple Lenses ( (2W x 1B) * 8) = 24 LEDs total

White: * Quantity: 8
* Cree: XPGWHT-L1
* Correlated Color Temperature (CCT): 6500K White LED Wavelength

Blue: * Quantity: 16
* Cree: XPEBLU-L1
* Dominate Wavelength: 470nm Blue LED Wavelength

Module DIMENSIONS: Length: * 11.875 inches
Width: * 5.375 inches
Height: * 2.35 inches
Weight: * 4.125 pounds

Power Supply: Power Output: * 72W
Universal Input Range: * 100 to 240VAC / 50-60Hz
AC Cable Length: * 6 ft
DC Cable Length: * 10 ft
AC Connector: * IEC 320 Inlet Dimensions (L x W x H): * 4.6 x 2.1 x 1.25 in.
Weight: * 10 ounces
Regulatory Compliance (meets requirements/limits): * UL, CE, & RoHS†




Aqua Illuminations SOL White Modular LED Lighting System.

Reduced Energy

The Aqua Illumination SOL modules are some of the most efficient lighting products on the market. Because of the lower energy consumption, an AI module will realize over a 1/3 savings when compared to the equivalent us of a low output metal halide (250W) bulb.

No Heat Increase

The AI shows less than a 1 degree water temperature increase over a 12 hour period. A low output metal halide (250W) bulb in the same configuration shows an increase of over 15 degrees. Because of this, it is unlikely that aquarists will have to use chillers when running Aqua Illumination SOL modules resulting in substantial savings from equipment purchases and energy consumption.

Over 8 Times Longer Life

The AI’s modules are rated for over 50,000 hours providing for years of maintenance free and environmentally friendly use. Metal Halides require costly annual replacements due to deteriorating output and unpredictable color drift.

Built in the USA

Every AI product is made with high quality components. We assemble each unit at the AI headquarters and have been doing so since 2007. We test all critical components in-house including a PAR output, heat output, and electricity consumption test after a 24 hour burn in period for each module to ensure that each Aqua Illumination SOL module is of the highest quality.

Specifications:

LEDs:
Array: * 8 Triple Lenses ( (2W x 1B) * 8) = 24 LEDs total

White: * Quantity: 16
* Cree: XPGWHT-L1
* Correlated Color Temperature (CCT): 6500K White LED Wavelength

Blue: * Quantity: 8
* Cree: XPEBLU-L1
* Dominate Wavelength: 470nm Blue LED Wavelength

Module DIMENSIONS: Length: * 11.875 inches
Width: * 5.375 inches
Height: * 2.35 inches
Weight: * 4.125 pounds

Power Supply: Power Output: * 72W
Universal Input Range: * 100 to 240VAC / 50-60Hz
AC Cable Length: * 6 ft
DC Cable Length: * 10 ft
AC Connector: * IEC 320 Inlet Dimensions (L x W x H): * 4.6 x 2.1 x 1.25 in.
Weight: * 10 ounces
Regulatory Compliance (meets requirements/limits): * UL, CE, & RoHS†

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Brightwell Aquatics Katalyst - Bioreactive Filtration Media for Nitrate and Phosphate Control in all Aquaria

Brightwell Aquatics Katalyst - Bioreactive Filtration Media for Nitrate and Phosphate Control in all Aquaria.

Bioactive filtration media, providing an ideal colonization substrate and a suitable source of organic carbon to beneficial microbes responsible for uptake of nitrate and phosphate.

Helps decrease latent organic material, and hence nitrate and phosphate concentrations, in aquarium, greatly simplifying and improving nutrient control relative to methods based solely upon using vodka or other alcohol/sugar solutions as organic carbon sources.

May be used with MicroBacter7 and/or as part of a low-nutrient approach to aquarium husbandry.

Improves water clarity through re-mineralization of latent dissolved organic compounds present in system.

Safe for use in all freshwater and marine aquarium, including planted and reef systems.

Made in the USA. Sold by mass, not volume; 1 g = ~1.6 ml of competing media.

Technical Background: 
In all aquaria, it is prudent to establish a stable nutrient budget in which the rate of nutrient export is not greatly exceeded by the rate of nutrient input, and vice versa; in the proper physical and chemical conditions, the former imbalance leads to increased presence of nuisance organisms such as filamentous algae and cyanobacteria, whereas the latter leads to malnourished aquarium inhabitants. The nutrients of greatest concern to most aquarists are nitrate and phosphate, both of which require active removal and/or re mineralization in aquatic habitats to ensure that they do not exceed concentrations that are deemed as safe for the ornamental organisms inhabiting those systems, or that would otherwise impact the appearance of the system, itself. KATALYST provides a static surface for colonization by beneficial microbes, while at the same time providing them with a source of organic carbon, which is required for the uptake of nitrogen and phosphorus compounds (including nitrate and phosphate, respectively).

In this fashion, KATALYST improves nutrient-uptake efficiency relative to systems employing only live rock, live sand, and/or inert plastic material as a substrate for microbial colonization. The colonization of KATALYST with the appropriate types of nutrient-remineralizing microorganisms, such as those found in MICROBACTER7, serves to deplete existing concentrations of dissolved organic material from the aquarium. Instructions and Guidelines: KATALYST should be housed in a media reactor, canister filter, or fluidized-bed reactor with a means of controlling water flow through the media bed, and with a pre-filter in place to restrict particulate material from entering the reaction vessel. Moderate water flow will discourage the accumulation of latent organic material in the media bed, itself, and will improve overall results.

Dissolved oxygen concentration and/or pH in the aquarium may temporarily decrease when new media is added; ensure that adequate aeration of water is employed at all times when using KATALYST, and monitor and adjust pH as necessary.
In marine aquaria, maintain operation of protein skimmer at all times to ensure that adequate degassing and oxygenation of water is taking place. Systems with [NO3-] and/or [PO43-] <5 ppm and 0.02 ppm, respectively: employ ~1 g of KATALYST per 2 US-gallons of water in aquarium system. Add 1 ml MICROBACTER7 per 20 US-gallons in system daily for first 4 weeks to seed KATALYST media.
In systems with elevated concentrations of these nutrients, employ up to twice the afore-mentioned mass and volume, respectively, of KATALYST and MICROBACTER7. Allow at least 4 weeks for media to become adequately colonized for significant changes in nutrient concentrations to become evident.
When nutrient concentrations drop below the target values (user-defined), decrease the daily dosage of MICROBACTER7 to maintain these levels. Replenish KATALYST media as necessary to counter gradual dissolution (on the order of months) that is the result of microbial consumption of the material. The rate of media deterioration is largely related to the nutrient load in the system: the higher the rate of nutrient input, the more quickly the media will be consumed by microbes.