Current USA Solana XL 60 Gallon Aquarium System

The Solana XL 60 is the newest aquarium system from Current USA. The system includes just about everything you need to get started - Aquarium, stand, sump, lighting system and more!

This is a true reef ready tank with a built in overflow. The front and sides are high clarity, low iron glass making the viewing panes ultra clear. The frame on the top of the tank is removable allowing you to set up the system as an open top or you can use the frame as a full cover.

The stand is a unique design with ventilation holes for a chiller and a small light inside to help you see under the stand. The included sump has a filter sock assembly and plenty of room for accessories.

The Sunpod 250w 14k HQI light system is also included making this system great for reef aquarium hobbyists. The hanging arm assembly allows the light to be suspended without having to put holes in your ceiling.

We have more details and pricing on the Solana XL 60 on the Aqua Buys website.

Oceanic BioCube Aquarium Nano Reef System

The BioCube has turned out to be one of more popular all-in-one nano reef systems. Oceanic has taken the time to produce the BioCube Protein Skimmer that fits the 14g BioCube and the 29g BioCube. This is a reef ready nano style aquarium with a good selection of accesories.

The stand has a sleek design and makes the whole setup look good in any setting. The 14g would even work as a dorm nano reef! All the different size BioCube Aquariums and accessories are available on our websit at Aquabuys.com.

More pics showing the built-in filtration, power compact lighting system, cooling fans, LED moon glow night lights...

Red Sea Max 130D new design 34g nano reef

Stop worrying about equipment selection and start enjoying your reef aquarium. The newly redesigned Red Sea Max 130D 34g aquarium is ready to go!

With the dizzying array of aquarium equipment available today it is sometimes difficult to make decisions on components for a complete working reef aquarium system. When I was planning my first nano reef aquarium I know I spent many hours looking at lighting, pumps, protein skimmers, cooling options and other supplies I thought I might need. I did end up with a decent aquarium but had to re-buy certain items that did not match up well with the rest of the system.

If you are considering a coral reef aquarium, you should ensure it achieves three basic criteria, in order for your corals and other inhabitants to thrive. Remember, it is often difficult to upgrade an aquarium, so consider this factor also when making your choice:

• Coral Reef Spec Lighting
• Coral Reef Spec Filtration
• Coral Reef Spec Circulation

Check out the bonus starter kit and free USA shipping on the Red Sea Max 130D 34g aquarium system at Aqua Buys.

NeoZeo Method from Brightwell Aquatics

Brightwell Aquatics has released their new NeoZeo Media and also an 18 page manual describing the complete NeoZeo method for reef tanks. This method includes dosing probiotics (microbes and a carbon source) as well as the use of a Zeolite media in a reactor or canister filter. The method also covers dosing schedules with certain supplements that are known to encourage great coral coloration and increase the health of reef aquaria.

The NeoZeo manual is nicely written and breaks the method into logical categories of nutrient limitation and then nutrient supplementation. This basically works to limit the bad nutrients and then add all the good stuff for the corals and other reef animals.

Nutrient supplementation is also broken down into inorganic supplementation and organic supplementation. This helps to distinguish between adding major elements and feeding. This section of the manual covers dosing the very important potassium and also the addition of amino acids. Both of these supplements have improved coloration in my sps aquarium and I am looking forward to trying the full method.

Check out Aqua Buys selection of Brightwell Aquatics supplements, filter media and foods.

ReefKeeper Elite from Digital Aquatics

Digital Aquatics has announced the newest in their line of aquarium controllers - the ReefKeeper Elite. Only a few details on the units have been released. The Elite set is basically modular with separate components for power control and parameter measurement. You can add several of these modules to control lots of aquarium equipment and even multiple aquariums.The top picture is the PC4 power module, the center is the ReefKeeper Elite main controller and bottom is the SL-1 parameter unit (ORP, pH, Temp, two switch connections and bus channels!). We have the popular ReefKeeper 2 unit available now and will have the new ReefKeeper Elite (Suggested Retail around $500?) in stock as soon as they are released to the market (Spring 2008?). I will post more details as they become available but here is a sneak peak for now.

Check Digital Aquatics website for more details on the ReefKeeper Elite. This looks like it will be a great aquarium controller!

Aqua Buys Video Teaser

We have a series of videos based on some of our aquarium articles we are planning to publish. These videos will include some new aquarium product reviews and how-to videos on setting up your nano reef tanks, planted freshwater aquariums and other styles...video podcast style that is! Here is the intro stinger. Stay tuned! We will be right back after these commercials. lol :)

Hydor Koralia Nano powerhead

The Hydor Koralia Nano powerhead is proof that "Dynamite Comes in Small Packages". At only 2.5" long this tiny pump pushes 265GPH and only uses 3.5 watts of power. This pretty much allows this pump to claim the title as the most efficient small powerhead.

The Koralia pumps have already gained a good reputation as being a quality water movement device. The Koralia Nano is around $30 usd so this also makes it a good deal!

The flow generated by this powerhead is different than the traditional "jet" style pump. The propeller design of the Koralia produces a wider volume of flow at a lower velocity. This more gentle style flow is friendlier for both your corals and your fish. The "jet" style pumps always seem to blow my fish around when they would get in front of the jet. The Koralia pumps still push them around but not as aggressively.

Another bonus with the Koralia is the included magnetic mount. This allows mounting the powerhead in almost any spot in the aquarium. The mount is surrounded by a large suction cup that will hold the pump in place for a moment while you attach the back magnet. This pic shows my Koralia mounted on the back wall of the 28G Nano Cube. The front half of the magnet mount is inside the tank and back half of the magnet is inside the filter compartment on the other side of the wall.

The one gripe about this pump is that the propeller style pumps are not wave timer friendly. I have heard rumors that Hydor is planning on making a wave timer for these pumps but I have not seen any proof of this...yet. One possibility is that they may work on a long cycle timer such as a ReefKeeper2. I will test this in the near future and post my results here.

Overall this is a great powerhead and produces an excellent flow pattern for a small aquarium. The pump really is sleek, stealthy and very efficient making it a great choice.