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Here is a close up of the new Kessil A150W LED spotlight that will be available again in mid to late June for an MSRP of $275. The 1st batch sold out! Kessil got their start in horticulture lighting, but unlike others before them, Kessil is bringing over a rather advanced LED spotlight repurposed for aquariums. The A150W (is not 150 watts, rather equivalent, wide angle) houses a 30 watt DEX 2100 multi-chip LED that appears similar to Ecoxotic's Cannon lamps. These are powerful, penetrating LEDs.


Kessil A150W LED prototype rebadged as the H150W - Ocean Blue









The Kessil A150W LED will be available in a range of Kelvin temps from 6700k to 20k. (see attached PDFs) At BAYMAC, the Kessil on display had a very...

Released this week, Sex, Drugs and Sea Slime will certainly be the must-read book for our aquatic friends this summer. Marine scientist Ellen Prager serves up a scintillating look at the oceans' most bizarre creatures with humor and great story-telling. From the hagfish that ties itself in a knot to prevent choking on its own slime to the cucumber diving pealfish, it's all there. Read the funny review in the New Yorker and then get yours now. This book is going to sell faster than a parrotfish can change sex.

Available now in the 3reef Bookstore for less than $20!
3reef Aquarium Bookstore - Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime: The Oceans' Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter

New Yorker Review:
The Book Bench: What’s Really Under the Sea : The New Yorker

When Jun Lao queues up 'The Seeker,' you know it was a good dive. From pipefish to scorpion fish, this one is critter-rific.

The anticipated release of Hydor's Smartwave controller has been delayed until August as they get UL approval. The Smartwave will be worth the wait as each outlet can handle up to 100 watts of Koralias or non-Koralia pumps. Considering the low wattage of pumps these days that can be a lot of pumps. Another notable feature is the pump delay which can go from 5 seconds to 6 hours for some true tidal action. More details below and attached.



Smartwave is the new controller for movement and circulation pumps designed by Hydor. In nature, river and sea currents are a vital part of the natural life cycle of aquatic creatures as they promote oxygenation, transport nutrients and food and remove residues that would otherwise pollute.
Smartwave helps recreate these currents which allow a healthy aquarium and uniform water temperature by selecting one of the 2 available program:
· Alternate: pump 1 ON – pump 2 OFF, pump...

If you are interested in LEDs and have a nice cube or average size tank, the new SunBrite Slim Line LED lamp is an attractive option. The SunBrite Slim Line is made of curvaceous aluminum, has a small footprint, an array of 12x3w CREE XPG LEDs and even a remote control for only $250. A 3reef gnome left one at my door and I snapped these pics today. Specs below.



SUNBRITE SLIM LINE LED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS：

• Model name: Slim Line-Silver
• Input voltage: AC 110V-220V/50-60HZ
• No. of LEDs: 12*3w Cree XPG
• TC: 16000k,12000k,22000k,6500k,Blue,Moonlight;
• Power consumption: 24W
• Dimensions: 13.93 Inch(Length)*7.99Inch(Width)
• Luminous Flux: 1500 LM
• Angle: 60 degree

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