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The details are scarce but Dymax is starting to leak pics of their new pico - the Dymax IQ5. It appears little has changed to the popular aquarium itself since the IQ3 with its nice integrated wet/dry filter, overflow and great styling.

The noticable difference between the two is the LED light has been beefed up from 28 LEDS to 43 in a slightly larger fixture with separate controls for the blue/whites. Whether that satisfies the reef crowd remains to be seen. Personally I just put my IQ3 on my desk at work and will probably put a PAR30 LED spot on it, be done with it and enjoy this great pico.





Nice pics of the IQ3 here:
http://www.3reef.com/forums/3reef-radar/dymax-iq3-unboxed-big-look-little-aquarium-94047.html

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If you want the benefits of prop pumps in your aquariums without getting spun for all your cash - you might be interested to know that Marineland started shipping their new Maxi-Jet pumps this week. The popular Maxi-Jet powerheads now include a propeller conversion kit for 2011. The 400 series has an MSRP of $33 and the 1200 series has an MSRP of $49. For more details, see below.






Features & Benefits

• Multi-Use Water Pump
• Fully customizable to meet a variety of aquatic needs
• Professional design at a value price
• 3 pumps in one:
• Power Head
• Circulation Pump
• Utility Pump
• Internal and external applications

Marineland Web site:
Marineland - Smart Design. Superior Performance.

Eheim is bringing some style to the nano scene with their own line of nanos - the Eheim aquastyle. Style points abound with a rimless, rounded corner aquarium and glass lid. A 7w LED lamp with 81 interconnected diodes that is powered by a fully adjustable light track (no wires). A 4w filter complete with media baskets, Eheim substrate pro-media and a really cool waterfall return. Throw in a towering 40" tall optional pedestal stand and you have one cool nano. Specs and videos below.









EHEIM aquastyle creates a little piece of nature in any room. Whether in the kitchen, bathroom, hallway, on the deck top or as an eye-catcher in the living room.

• Suitable as just a planted aquarium due to the radiant light of the power-LED
• Also suitable for stocking with shrimps or...

I am happy to announce that CPR's First A.I.D. ingenious acclimation device is now shipping. I thought it was the sleeper hit of the most recent MACNA show. Check out the official pics and details below along with info on their new 'Sock-it' filter sock setup.



CPR Aquatic ships new products, First A.I.D. and Sock-It

Arcata, CA, February 14, 2011 - CPR Aquatic, Inc., a leading manufacturer of marine aquarium equipment, is pleased to announce the release of two new products, First A.I.D. and Sock-It. First A.I.D. is an innovative acclimation device with muliple uses and capabilities. Using a simple design, First A.I.D. is the easiest way to safely and properly acclimate livestock to a new aquarium. By properly acclimating livestock, fish and coral have a dramatically better chance for a healthy transition and quick assimilation to their new...

EcoTech, Hydor et al - take note - an industrial design student has created a patent-pending pump design based on the mechanics of a basking shark that produces 40 percent more power than traditional prop pumps thanks to incorporating pressure differentials. "The water enters the turbine through the first opening and the second nozzle – like the shark’s gills – compresses the water and creates a low-pressure zone to draw the water through and generate more energy." Way to go Anthony Reale. Do you like aquariums?

Photo Credit: Gizmag.com


Photo Credit: Gizmag.com


Photo Credit: Gizmag.com

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