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[STRIKE]'Oceans for Pathi'[/STRIKE] 'Oceans' is going to be a must-see film that this ocean lover just marked on his calendar (January 27, 2010 general release). Beyond the usual camera in a waterproof box, directors Jacques Cluzaud and Jacques Perrin even used mini remote-controlled helicopters hovering above the water to capture dramatic shots as shown below. This, spare-no-expense underwater film costs over $73 million USD and highlights over 500 hours of filiming in 50 locations that 'captured 80 species of fish, dolphins, whales, squid, lizards, crabs and turtles.'


Filming 'Oceans'

'In an attempt to tell the story of the oceans, we sought to open doors other than those of statistics: those of a fantastic and magical tale, the marvels of the little world of the coral reefs, the heroism of...

Did you hear the news this week? Cree, Inc., one of the leaders in LED manufacturing - LEDs that you will find in several high-end aquarium fixtures such as AquaIllumination's new Modular LED System acheived a new record: Cree's R&D announced that they have hit 186 lumens per watt with a white LED! This is a big jump from current LEDs and foretells that 2010 will be a big year for LED fixtures.



During these hard economic times, CREE is reporting record earnings and is expanding its facilities in North Carolina:

Over the summer the BBC released an incredible series called 'Fragile Paradise' about the South Pacific. If you missed it, check out this clip which highlights the coral restoration efforts of the Corals For Conservation program which began in Fiji in 1999. The growth on the hard corals is stunning and you should start drooling by the 2 minute mark. 'As part of the coral program, we trim bits and pieces off of rare, and where possible temperature tolerant corals, and then grow them to several hundred times the original fragment size to create “mother corals”.'



'Two-year-old mother corals are then trimmed to produce coral seed fragments that the communities grow in the coral farms and restoration sites. All of the coral farms thus produce only second and third generation corals, completely avoiding the negative impact of wild harvesting of corals.'

For more on the efforts of the Corals for Conservation program, visit their Web site:...

Now those of you without halide lamps can enjoy the ocean light effects on your walls with the Relaxing Ocean Projector from Japan. Don't worry about getting it wet near your aquarium because the projector is even waterproof. All it needs is a 3reef logo.


The Relaxing Ocean Projector From Japan

The Relaxing Ocean Projector Pot Features:

* W100 x H120 x D100/mm
* package size W130 x 150 x D130/mm
* Batteries not included
* Manual: Japanese

Source:
Japan Trend Shop | Relaxing Ocean Projector Pot

That is a fun site. While crusing around, don't miss this strange bristleworm head massager:
Japan Trend Shop | Head Refresher massage...

Water changes can be very time-consuming. Is your gravity siphon just too slow? Or do you just need to break down that aquarium fast before the cops get there? Well then, the Powerfix drill pump is for you! It is 'ideal for aquariums, pools or ponds' and can crank that water out with up to a 30m head. 3reef recommends staying off the computer while using this and is not liable for any damage, loss of fish or chaos that may ensue.


Powerfix Drill Pump For Fast Water Changes

Powerfix Drill Pump Features:

• Perfect for transferring and pumping out liquids
• For standard drills with toothed ring drill & SDS chucks
• Max. discharge height 30m
• Ideal for aquariums, pools or ponds
• Fits all common hose connectors
• 3 bar max pressure

Price:...