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SeaTesT® Reef / Instant Ocean® Test Kits
Aquarium Systems has taken their ever-popular SeaTest Reef and fasTesT Saltwater lines of testing kits and grouped them into one line, now named Instant Ocean Test Kits. Nothing has changed about these products, except that rather than having to buy separate Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, and Phosphate tests, these are now simply combined as two-in-one Ammonia-Nitrite and Nitrate-Phosphate kits. As before you can buy individual pH, Alkalinity, Calcium, and Copper tests, and combination multi-kits.
fasTest® / Instant Ocean® Test Kits
Aquarium Systems has taken their ever-popular fasTesT Saltwater and SeaTest Reef lines of water testing kits and grouped them into one line, now named Instant Ocean® Test Kits. Nothing has changed about these products, except that rather than having to buy separate Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, and Phosphate tests, these are now simply combined as two-in-one Ammonia-Nitrite and Nitrate-Phosphate kits. As before you can buy individual pH, Alkalinity, Calcium, and Copper tests, and multi-test kits.
Maxi-Jet Powerheads
Users have found that the Maxi-Jets by Aquarium Systems are not only excellent units for any aquarium job, they are also one of the few units which can withstand the constant on/off strain of being used with a wavemaker.
Fluval G Series Canister Product Review
This Fluval G Series Canister Filter Product Review
Tetra Submersible Aquarium Heaters
The Whisper and HT model submersible heaters by Tetra are designed specifically for heating small aquariums of 2 to 30 gallons in size. Both models are durable and simple to operate, especially the HT units, because these have an electronic thermostat that automatically adjusts heat output to keep the water at a constant 78°F. All you have to do is put it in the aquarium and plug it in! If you need to heat a mini or nano reef tank, one of these Tetra heaters would be ideal.
Kent Marine Bare Bones TFC R.O.
Kent Marine Bare Bones TFC R.O. Product Review
Kent Marine Maxxima R.O./D.I Units
Kent Maxxima R.O./D.I Units Product Review
Aqua C Urchin Protein Skimmer
These units are the in-sump versions of the AquaC Remora hang-on-tank skimmers. They are super-slim, compact, Patented Injection System driven skimmers that can be installed in seconds and come complete with pumps. Available in two models for tanks either from 20 up to 75 gallons or 40 up to 120 gallons.
Aqua Medic Turboflotor 1000 Multi Protein Skimmer
A product review from your About Guides to Saltwater Aquariums on the compact, venturi pump driven, hang-on outside or inside tank as well as sump mounted Aqua Medic Turboflotor 1000 Multi Protein Skimmer suitable for aquariums from 120 up to 250 gallons in size.
Red Sea Berlin Air-Lift Protein Skimmer
The Berlin Air-Lift is an air pump driven, counter-current skimmer that can be mounted either in the tank or sump, and is a way to take advantage of Berlin technology at a greatly reduced price. Available in two sizes for tanks up to 60 or 90 gallons.
AquaC Remora Protein Skimmers
The AquaC Remora hang-on-tank units are super-slim, Patented Injection System driven skimmers that can be installed in seconds and come complete with pumps. Available in two models.
AquaClear Powerheads
The Hagen AquaClear Powerheads are true workhorses. These are very well constructed, epoxy filled units which seem to last forever. Two of the models offer a reverse flow feature.
JBJ Reaction 4-Stage Canister Filter Product Review
The JBJ Reaction 4-Stage Canister Filter Product Review includes a description, pros, cons
Rapids Mini Canister Filter Product Review
Rapids Mini Canister Filter Product Review. This small 3 stage canister filter works well for nano and micro aquariums. It makes possible the variety of types of filtration (mechanical, chemical, biological) normally only available for larger aquarium systems.
Aquarium Pharmaceuticals RENA LG100 Automatic Fish Feeder Product Review
Aquarium Pharmaceuticals RENA LG100 Automatic Fish Feeder Product Review include features, description and pros and cons.
Eheim Automatic Feeder Product Review
Eheim Automatic Feeder Product Review includes a description of the automatic feeder as well as the pros and cons of using it.
Aquachef Automatic Fish Feeder Product Review
This Aquachef Automatic Fish Feeder Product Review includes a description of the automatic feeder as well as the pros and cons of using one.
Rio Aqua Pumps/Powerheads
Rio Aqua Pumps/Powerheads by Taam, Inc. are well constructed, delivering high pressure water for most tank functions. Though often used with protein skimmers, they should not be used for constant on/off functions such as wavemakers.
Penguin Powerheads
The Penguin Powerheads are well known in the industry as being well built units which will give many years of good use. With the use of the sponge filter, and the addition of the optional reverse flow feature, these units will drive a UGF system, allowing only filtered water to enter the gravel.
Hydor Koralia Water Circulation Pump Product Review
A product review of the Hydor Koralia Water Circulation Pump.
Marineland H.O.T. Magnum Canister Filter
Another great canister filter by Marineland, the Magnum H.O.T. (Hang-On-Tank) model is 250 GPH flow rate certified. This canister combines the power and versatility of the same micron/carbon features of a full sized Magnum, but in a compact unit that is designed to hang on the back of the aquarium. This is an ideal canister for single or multiple tank clean ups.
Hagen Fluval Canister Filters
Despite the numerous problems with the old 03 Series, such as breaking latches, being hard to clean, difficult to put back together and get started, aquarists still seemed to rave about them. When the new and improved Fluval 04 Series came along, some aquarists suggested that Hagen had out done themselves on this line. Now there's the newer 05 Series units, which are even better.
Eheim Canister Filters
For years many aquarists have felt that you can't go wrong with an Eheim. Even though more expensive than some other canister filters, with the many different styles, models and sizes of canisters to pick from, it shouldn't be hard for any aquarist's to find an individual or combination mechanical, chemical and biological filter to meet their aquarium filtration needs from this line of filters.
Rena FilStar XP Series Canister Filters
Available in three models, the Rena FilStar XP Series Canister Filters by Aquarium Pharmaceuticals are multi-stage, bypass-free systems that are highly efficient and versatile. With features such as a unique one-step water shut off and disconnect control lever, multi-use filtration baskets with easy lift out handles, and many others, they are said to be easy to install, use and maintain.
Rena Air Pump Product Review
The Rena Air Pumps are well constructed, quiet running, high output units. The larger units have flow control and are highly recommended by users.