JBJ Lighting sent several products our way over Christmas break, and I'm almost caught up reviewing them all (see our
TrueTemp review and our
28 NanoCube hands-on)! So, on to yet another JBJ Product: the
Nano GLO LED refugium light!
The
NanoGLO is a magnetically mounted LED light designed for JBJ's 28 gallon Nanocube, but is very versatile and can be used on many all-in-one nano aquariums. The unit consists of four 6500k (the perfect wavelength for macro growth) 1w LED lights in nifty parabolic reflectors. The light produced is very intense, and penetrates well through about 12" of water. JBJ advertises the LEDs emitting 70 lumens each, but anyone who's read my article about
lighting marine invertebrates knows that lumens are a completely pointless measurement in the hobby.
Package contents and size when compared to a regular business card
Continue reading "JBJ NanoGlo LED Refugium Light Hands-On" »
I personally enjoy having
freshwater aquariums full of interesting and active fish but, I have to admit, I love freshwater invertebrates more! Invertebrates (animals without backbones) are mostly seen in saltwater aquariums, but you can find a few interesting animals to include in a freshwater aquarium. Listed are a few highlighted favorites of mine and their basic care requirements.
Continue reading "Fun Freshwater Aquarium Invertebrates!" »
After showcasing
EcoXotic's awesome
Panorama LED Lighting Video back in October, our new
EcoXotic rep was kind and generous enough to send over a goody box full of nifty
LED aquarium lighting treats! Although a full review is forthcoming, let me just say that these are some bright, colorful, easy-to-use, and most importantly, high quality LED lights.
Continue reading "EcoXotic LED Aquarium Lighting - First Impression" »
Hydor has redesigned the older Koralia reef aquarium water pumps into a more compact, efficient, and effective product, the
Koralia Evolution. Our Hydor rep sent their Koralia Evo 750 and newly redesigned Koralia Nano for a tryout. Full review coming soon!
Continue reading "Hydor's Koralia Evolution Arrives" »
AquaC was awesome enough to send over their new-ish (new at the time they sent it!) Nano Remora protein skimmer. I was able to test it out a few months back, and now I finally have time to post my results.
Continue reading "AquaC Remora Nano Skimmer Review" »
Image courtesy of Wired ScienceAs many hobbyists know, sea slugs of the genus Elysia ingest chloroplasts from algae they feed upon and store them in their bodies for additional energy. However, a new sea slug, Elysia chlorotica has been discovered that makes its own chloroplasts, just like a plant or algae would, from genes that it takes from its food!
Continue reading "Green Sea Slug: Part Animal, Part Plant!" »
After a hectic "holiday season", I/we
are back (trying to be back?) at penning for the CA blog. I wanted to
write a brief opinion piece of the hobby in 2009.
As a marine
aquarium hobbyist since 1993, a marine aquatics author since 2001, and
a "professional" for a year, I've seen a lot of things come, go, stay,
and change in our hobby, for better or for worse. For better or for
worse, this is the first year I felt that the beginning of the end was
palpable for the marine and reef aquarium hobby in it's current state.
Continue reading "The Marine Aquarium Hobby in Retrospect: 2009" »
