r 2 Best selling HOB protein skimmers so far this Year are both from Aqua Medic USA. They are the Turboflotor Blue 500 and the Turboflotor blue 3000 pictured below respectively:

It used to be that hang on back, or HOB skimmers, could be an excellent solution for smaller tanks or when space was at a premium. With these new Tuboflotor HOB skimmers, people without a big sump and with tanks up to 125 gallons may find this HOB the perfect solution!

The Turboflotor Blue 3000 is designed for use as a Hang-On skimmer, with only the Pump and the I/O fittings residing inside the aquarium, or as a freestanding Skimmer inside or outside the sump. At only 18.5” high, it is sized to fit nearly every standard aquarium cabinet. All the characteristic Turboflotor details are here, from the conical riser inside the foam cup and one-handed adjustable foam production to the Needle Wheel technology and Ceramic bearings for quiet operation. But this is a great new design that gives you the one-pump hang-on convenience of a T1000 Multi SL and enough “skimming power” for a 250 gallon Aquarium. The new shape creates a larger volume for more skimming capacity as well as skimmate collection. We think you are going to love this one! The T3000 Blue is manufactured using high quality acrylic.

With the new Turboflotor Blue 500 Aqua Medic is adding another member to the “blue” series of protein skimmers. As the Turboflotor Blue 1000 and Turboflotor Blue 3000 the Turboflotor Blue 500 features the same design and is produced from high quality acrylic glass.
The Turboflotor Blue 500 is a high performance motor driven internal protein
skimmer for saltwater aquaria up to 65 gal. The patented conical foam cup
supports efficient foam production. It comes with two holding systems for
individual fixing, and is adjustable in height, making it suitable for many
different styles of aquaria. It is equipped with a new developed energy efficient
venturi pump with power consumption of only 8W, and is near silent running
with its ceramic bearings. The newly developed mesh wheel generates large
amounts of air for optimum bubble structure. The water height in the protein
skimmer is easily adjustable.

Features:

* Two holding systems for individual fixing and height adjustment – making it suitable for many different aquarium styles.
* New power-saving venturi pump with only 8 watts power consumption.
* Near Silent running with the pump having ceramic bearings.
* Recently developed mesh wheel, which will provide a large amount of air and optimum bubble structure.
* A high performance motor driven protein skimmer, efficient foam production with a patented conical foam cup.
* The water height in the protein skimmer is easily adjustable to allow for maximum foam production.
* Measurements: 8 x 15 x 37 cm / 3 x 6 x 14.5 in (w x d x h)

Both of these have gotten great reviews form our customers, which is why I am sharing them here.

Next up will be a few new items, for smaller tanks again, from Reef Octopus/Coral Vue/ Vue Technologies.

Stay Tuned
-Greg

Beautiful!

The new BH90 protein skimmer by Reef Octopus is a long awaited piece of work for smaller reef tanks that I’ve been waiting to see. This HOB has the look and functionality of the traditional in sump and external venturi style protein skimmers. A step away from many of the current compact designs and strange looking bodies of some HOB skimmers This one has a look and feel that we are all familiar with…the tested, tried and true design of the cylindrical, tall Venturi style skimmer with a nice fractionation column and recent upper conical neck design (the cone adds lift).

I can remember using many HOB skimmers when I was starting out some 10+ years ago and had some smaller tanks. I used various brands of HOB (none of which seemed worked too well at the time).  Almost all of them had the feed pump in the tank, taking up space and generating heat. I remember the Prizm skimmer actually did have the pump external (along with a folded bubble path). It worked OK, but ended up being too much of a babysitting job. It was constantly needing re-adjusting or some kind of attention, and was (I think) overrated in the gallon-age it could treat. This new BH90 design appears to have borrowed an idea from it’s earlier cousins the Super Reef Octopus XP Space Saver Skimmer designs that came out last year, and had their pumps below the reaction chamber to save space. Here it serves to save space and allow for the HOB of a traditional Venturi skimmer with the heat generated outside the tank…I love it.

SRO XP 2000 SSS

This totally new hang on skimmer, unlike your common hang on design, has a cylindrically main body and uses the siphon to feed water in to the skimmer which reduces the load on the pump while increasing the air generated.

Exiting new HOB Protein Skimmer By Coral Vue: The Reef Octopus BH90

This skimmer skims the top of the water surface avoiding the ugly oil buildup on the water surface. A cylindrical reaction chamber, the bubble chamber and conical body to neck transition，all help disperse the air gently and reducing turbulence as the collected organics make it into the collection cup. It is also very easy to be set up. Two adjustable PVC screws makes it could be stably fixed on your aquarium tanks.

Notice the incorporation of the conical neck as well, which further assists in lift and efficient fractionation.  This skimmer is also one of the biggest “bangs for the buck” and is obviously well thought out…Kudos to Coral Vue!

Thanks again for stopping in, and please have a look at this new BH90 if looking for an HOB skimmer for your saltwater setup, it’s worth the look!

Some Specs:

Height: 23.8″
Foot print: 7.5″ x 7.5″
Reaction Chamber: 3.9″
Pump: OTP‐1000s
Fit tanks: 300～500L / 80～130Gal

Next time I will feature our 2 best selling HOB Protein Skimmers from Aqua Medic USA…,They are shaped differently. They’re Blue. They look kind of strange….but they too kick out the skimmate as they should and are among our best sellers.

Until next time…Happy Reffing! And thanks again for reading,

Greg

Sincerely,

Greg Watkins

Owner: Saltwater Eddies LLC

admin@SaltwaterEddies.com

Phone/Text 503-380-2023

Last week I wrote a little bit about the Neptune Systems Apex Controllers. Some of these can run quite a bit (of money) when done expanding…if ever! If you like what you see but feel it overkill for your needs, please let me remind you here of some less expensive units in the Apex Lite and the Apex Jr. Models. Their expandability is less daunting (and less tempting I suppose), but they perform as well as their big brother counterparts, and are expandable themselves to a lesser degree.

Neptune Systems AquaController Apex Lite System

The features of the Neptune Systems AquaController Apex Lite System are enough to most folks satisfied as far as parameter testing( capable of monitoring hundreds of parameters with correct expansion, as opposed to thousands with the full models) , and are as follows:

Connectivity

* Ethernet Interface
* Embedded Web Server
* Only controller with web browser Monitoring, Control & Configuration.
* Email Alarms

Expandability
* Most expandable Controller. Up to 240 modules, hundreds of probes, and thousands of controlled outlets.
* Simple menu driven Configuration No program language knowledge required.

Robust Timers
* Simulates Sunrise/sunset
* Simulates moon cycle
* Wave Maker and Random timed cycles
* Still water feed mode (multiple modes)

Ultimate Control
* Monitor/Control Temperature, pH
* Digital Calibration on all probes
* Seasonal temp & lighting control
* Flexible Control Options

Apex Lite System

The Apex Lite System delivers a professional quality controller at hobbyist prices.
Built-in Ethernet
Integrated Ethernet port
Most advanced web server available
Interactive flash graphing application in the web server
Interfaces with AquaNotes iPhone application
Compatible with all Major web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari)Only aquarium controller with web server monitoring, control, and configuration
Compatible with wireless bridges or game adapters (802.11x) so that wireless network communication is possible
Email or text message alarms
Email alarms or audible alarms when Energy Bar power fails
Interactive flash graphing application in the web server
Interfaces with AquaNotes iPhone application
RSS and XML Support

Very simple menu driven configuration

Menus to easily setup pumps, lights, heater, chiller, co2, etc
No programming required for configuration
Can name the outlets (unlike competing products)
Can be configured through LCD Display or a standard web browser
In advanced mode an enhanced AquaController programming language is available
Sophisticated non standard control available
Virtual Outlets allow even more complex control options

Monitor/Control – pH, Temp
The base unit includes software which is capable of monitoring pH, and temperature. The monitored data is continuously displayed on the large LCD display and also logged into the internal nonvolatile memory for later retrieval. All probes support digital calibration.

Galvanic isolation on probes
Galvanic isolation on the probes results much more reliable and accurate probe readings. While these features increase costs we feel that probe accuracy is absolutely critical for monitoring/controlling your tank, unlike many competing aquarium controllers.

State of the Art Electronics Integration
Only 32 bit processor on an Aquarium controller
Over 16 times more code space & 5X faster than competitive controllers
The huge code space means that future expandability is ensured
Over 16 times data storage memory than the competition
1 year’s worth of data logs can be stored internally

New Enhanced Control Functionality

Day of Week functionality
Sub minute control added on EnergyBar controlled devices
Default outlet state for all EnergyBar outlets
Second resolution control

Sunrise and Sunset Simulation

The Apex has a special control function which can be used to simulate the varying lengths of days throughout the year. This feature is used to make the length of daylight hours longer in the summer than in the winter. This results in a more realistic simulation of natural lighting variations.

Moon Cycle Simulation

The Apex has another special control function which can be used to simulate the moon cycle in your tank. The lunar simulator is used for this feature and is capable of varying the intensity of light emitted from its LEDs. The intensity variations are controlled by the Apex which is preprogrammed with correct intensity values for each day of the moon cycle. The Apex automatically updates the intensity value depending upon the current setting of the Apex’s clock. With this artificial moon cycle, it is possible to induce corals and fish to spawn.

Wave-Maker

Each pump to be controlled can either have a random or fixed time period. Both the on and off times are fully programmable and can range from 1 minute to 4 hours in 1 minute increments. Four independent variable length feed timer cycle scan be initiated with the press of a button and will disable some or all of the pumps in the system (programmed by the user).

6 Digital Inputs

The Apex comes equipped with 6TTL level external inputs which can be used to activate/deactivate equipment in response to an external stimulus. Applications for these inputs include connection to water level float switches, water pressure and flow sensors, and water on the floor sensors. The Apex can be configured to signal alarms or turn on/off appliances in the event of external switch open or closure.

Modular Expansion through AquaBus

High reliability protocol with robust error correction
Virtual unlimited expandability. The most expandable controller.
Plug and Play – AquaBus modules are automatically recognized and configured
Cable lengths over 200 feet
Expandable to 240 AquaBus modules
Add optional modules to monitor Hundreds of Probes
Add additional EnergyBars to control thousands of outlets
All AquaBus modules allow for easy firmware updates
Probe modules available (or in development) for additional Temperature, pH, ORP, Conductivity, and dissolved oxygen probes
Module firmware updates done through AquaBus. No need to disassemble controller, and individually update modules

Backward Compatibility

All AquaController 3 accessories work with the AquaController Apex. One major design consideration was to maintain backwards compatibility to protect existing customer’s investment in AquaController compatible equipment.

o I/O port expansion backwards compatible with PX 1000
o Compatible with the breakout box
o Integrated control port – All control port accessories (DC8, DC4, DC4HD, AquaSurf, Lunar Sim)

AquaBus Features

Two AquaBus connectors for easy expansion, and flexible cabling options
Plug and Plug bus allows for modular expansion.

Update-able Firmware

Firmware updates via Ethernet
Flash memory so new features can be easily added
All AquaBus modules allow for easy firmware updates
No need to unplug/rewire devices to perform the firmware update (unlike the competition)

Alternate power port on Apex Lite Base Unit

In power failure situations Alarm emails can still be sent
Can detect power failures in EnergyBars
Internal rechargeable backup battery retains clock
Graph probe/device data on the LCD display

Compact Size
7.5″ x 2.6″ x 1.10″
What’s in the Box:
1x Temperature Probe
1x Apex Lite Unit- pH port, I/O port, Ethernet port, Control port, 2x Aquabus ports
1x Apex Base Unit
1x Energy Bar 8
1x Ethernet Cable
1x USB Cable
1x Packet of mounting screws
1x Instruction Manual

For a about same or a little less money, we have the Apex Jr Aquarium Controller w/ Display Module & Temp Probe, which is quite similar in function:

Apex Jr Aquarium Controller w/ Display Module & Temp Probe
Neptune Systems Apex Jr Aquarium Controller w/ Display Module & Temp Probe

Product Includes:
- Apex Jr Base Unit (The “Brain”)
- Apex Display Module
- Temperature Probe w/ 10-foot Cable
- Ethernet Cable
- 2x Built-In AquaBus Ports
- Owner’s Manual

Product Highlights:
1. Remote Monitoring & Control: Built-in web-serve allows the controller to be set-up, monitored and controlled remotely through a web browser or iPhone application.
2. All in One, Compact Design: Base unit includes 4 built-in, independently controllable outlets. Each outlet is rated up to 8 Amps with the maximum of 15 Amps for all 4 outlets combined.
3. Simple Set-up: Easy to use, menu-driven set-up for lights, pumps, heaters, chillers and other equipment. No programming required.
4. Easy Expansion: Add up to 4 AquaBus modules like an Energy Bar 8 or Probe Module in addition to 1 Display Module. Supports AquaBus cable lengths up to 200 feet.
5. Plug and Play: Automatically recognizes and configures AquaBus modules.
6. Increased Reliability & Accuracy: Galvanic isolation of the probes produces more reliable and accurate readings.
7. Wireless Capable: Add a wireless bridge or wireless game adapter (802.11x) to wireless communicate with the controller.
8. Easy Software Upgrades: Download updates and new features directly from the web. No need to disassemble the controller and individually update each AquaBus module.
9. State of the Art Electronics: 32 bit processor is 5X faster and data storage is 16X bigger than other controllers. Capable of storing up to 1 year worth of data logs.
10. Stable Operating System: High reliability protocol with robust error correction.
11. Warranty: 1-Year Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty.

Controller Functionality:
1. Monitor & Control Temp: Monitor and control the aquarium water temperature.
2. Monitor & Control pH, ORP, Conductivity and/or Dissolved Oxygen: Monitor and control pH, ORP, Conductivity and/or Dissolved Oxygen with the addition of a Probe Module (PM) and matching probe.
3. Sunrise and Sunset Simulation: Automatically turn the aquarium lights on and off to simulate sunrise and sunset. Can also vary the length of the day throughout the year to make the daylight hours longer in the summer and shorter in the winter.
4. Moon Cycle Simulation: Mimic the actual lunar cycle by varying the intensity of the moon lights with the addition of an optional Lunar Simulator. Evidence shows that simulating the lunar cycle may help induce corals and fish to spawn.
5. Wavemaker & Other Timed Cycles: Control up to 20 pumps or other devices at the same time. On and off times are fully programmable and can range from 1 minute to 4 hours in duration in 1 minute increments. Each device can also be programmed to run on specific, user defined day(s) of the week.
6. Feed Mode: With a touch of a button, a set of user defined pumps can be disabled to allow feeding.
7. System Alarm: Send an email or text alert when a monitored condition exceeds a preset value.
8. Power Failure Alarm & Power Back-Up: Send an email alert or sound an audible alarm when the power fails.

Smaller in price yet large in feature, these Lite and Jr. Controllers are worth a look if the last article left you wishing you could get one but they seemed just too expensive.

Happy Reefing,

Greg D Watkins

Owner Saltwater Eddies LLC  (www.SaltwaterEddies.com)

Phone / Text 503-380-2023

admin@SaltwaterEddies.com

Neptune Systems Apex AquaControllers and Expansion Modules for total control of your marine reef aquariums are now available at SaltwaterEddies.com

All the accessories as well:

Simply put, just about every parameter of your reef system can be controlled/monitored with these systems, the appropriate modules and probes. Sa an example, here are the specs for the Apex w/ Display Module & Std pH, ORP & Temp Probe & EB8 by Neptune Systems and available at SaltwaterEddies.com :

Apex w/ Display Module & Std pH, ORP & Temp Probe & EB8Package Includes:
- Apex Base Unit
- Apex Display Module w/ 10′ AquaBus Cable
- Energy Bar 8 Module
- 6′ AquaBus Cable
- Ethernet Cable

- Temperature Probe w/ 10′ Cable
- Standard Grade pH probe
- Standard Grade ORP probe
- pH 7.0 and 10.0 Calibration Fluid (2/ea)
- Owner’s Manual

Built-In Controller Functionality:
1. Monitor & Control pH, Temp, and ORP: Capable of monitoring and controlling pH, temperature and ORP. Instead of monitoring ORP the unit may also be used to monitor and control 2 different pH sources at the same time.
2. Sunrise and Sunset Simulation: Capable of varying the length of the day throughout the year to produce a more realistic simulation of natural lighting conditions. Used to make the length of daylight hours longer in the summer than in the winter.
3. Moon Cycle Simulation: In conjunction with a Lunar Simulator is capable of varying the intensity of light emitted from the LED’s to produce a more realistic simulation of the actual lunar cycle. With this artificial moon cycle simulation it may be possible to induce corals and fish to spawn.
4. Wavemaker & Other Timed Cycles: Capable of controlling up to 20 pumps or other devices over a random or fixed period of time. On and off times are fully programmable and can range from 1 minute to 4 hours in duration in 1 minute increments. Day of Week functionality allows devices to run on specific, user defined days of the week.
5. Feed Mode: A variable length feed timer capable of disabling a set of user defined pumps for a set period of time.
6. Six Digital Inputs: Equipped with 6 TTL level external inputs which can activate/deactivate equipment in response to an external stimulus. Applications include connection to water level float switches, water pressure and flow sensors and water on the floor sensors.
7. Variable Speed Pump Control: Directly control up to 4 Tunze stream pumps.
8. Light Dimming Control: Dim ballasts with 0 to 10V interfaces like some T5 ballasts.
9. Fail-safe Control: During communication failures Energy Bar 8 outlets revert to user defined settings.
10 System Alarm: Email or text message alert when a monitored condition exceeds a preset value.
11. Power Failure Alarm & Power Back-Up: Email or audible alarms when the power for the Energy Bar 8 fails. Alternate AC port allows base unit to be plugged into a UPS (uninterrupted power supply) to keep it running and accessible even during a complete power outage.

Features:
1. Expandable: Built-in, 2 Port AquaBus hub allows the easy addition of other AquaBus accessories. Up to 240 AquaBus modules can be connected together to control more than 1000 independent outlets and monitor more than 100 different probes or digital inputs. Supports AquaBus cable lengths up to 200+ ft.
2. Plug and Play: Automatically recognizes and configures other AquaBus modules like an Energy Bar 8.
3. State of the Art Electronics: 32 bit processor is 5X faster and data storage is 16X bigger than competitive controllers. Capable of storing 1 year’s worth of data logs internally.
4. Easy Software Upgrades: Download updates and new features from the web and upgrade entire system directly through AquaBus links. There is no need to disassemble the controller and individually update each AquaBus module.
5. Stable Operating System: High reliability protocol with robust error correction.
6. Increased Reliability & Accuracy: Galvanic isolation on the probes results in much more reliable and accurate probe readings.
7. Backward Compatibility: All AquaController 3 accessories work with the AquaController Apex including the PX 1000 Expansion Module, I/O breakout box, DC8, DC4, DC4HD, AquaSurf and all Lunar Simulators.
8. Enhanced Precision: Sub minute control on all Energy Bar 8 controlled devices.

Set-Up:
1. Easy To Interface: Quick, intuitive and flexible menu navigation for simple set-up of pumps, lights, heaters, chiller, CO2, etc.
2. Easy To Use Technology: No programming required for configuration and unlike other products the ability to assign unique names to each of the outlets.
3. Multiple Set-Up Options: Can be configured through Apex Display Module or a standard web browser.
4. Enhance Programming Language: Allows for sophisticated, non-standard control including virtual outlets that provide even more complex control options.

Connectivity:
1. Embedded Web Server: Monitor, control and configure controller from the web. Compatible with Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari.
2. Ethernet Interface: Built-in Ethernet port.
3. Wireless Compatible: With the addition of a wireless bridge or game adapter (802.11x) wireless communication is possible.
4. Real Time Data Graphing: Interactive flash graphing application built into the web server.
5. iPhone Compatible: Interfaces with AquaNotes iPhone application.
6. RSS and XML Support.

As you can see the capabilities of the Neptune System Apex Aqua-controller shown here are extensive and impressive. With additional modules, such as the PM1 and PM2, parameters such as salinity/conductivity, dissolved Oxygen, moonlight control, EcoTech Marine VorTech Pump control and more.

More exciting things to come….

Thanks again for stopping in.

Greg D. Watkins
Owner: Saltwater Eddies, LLC
admin@SaltwaterEddies.com
503-380-2023 (Phone/Text)

Saltwater Eddies has decided on a half dozen of the best offerings in the new realm of LED saltwater aquarium lighting. The 2 major players here you all probably know of or have heard about. Here we spotlight our favorites and best sellers with all their specs listed or linked. We’re pretty excited about how this industry is moving. There were/are so many manufacturers jumping on the bandwagon, it is hard to keep up. One thing for me that is a no brainier is…Made in USA. We are really making some nice lighting (Germany too of course), but we are always proud to offer products made and assembled here in the States.

That being said, let me list our favorites here:

AquaIllumination:

Sol Super Blue LED Light System w/ Controller

The new AquaIllumination Sol Super Blue combines the Cree XP Blue with the Cree XP Royal Blue LED lamp to better meet the deeper blue light spectrum demands of many reef enthusiasts. This new LED lamp combination does an incredible job of covering the 450-465 nm range while still producing comparable PAR values to the original AquaIllumination Sol White. ***

AquaIllumination 24″ Sol Super Blue 2xModule LED Light System complete with AquaIllumination Sol Controller, mounting rails and legs, external power supply (1 per module) and active cooling system. Each module consists of 24 LED lamps grouped into a bank of 8 lenses or pods each containing one Cree XP 6500K “Full Spectrum” LED lamps, one Cree XP Blue LED lamp and one Cree XP Royal Blue LED lamp. Recommended Tank Width: up to 30″ with proper placement of corals. Recommended Tank Depth: up to 36″ with proper placement of corals. Power Consumption: up to 75W per module at full intensity. Individual Module Dimensions: 11.9″ x 5.4″ x 2.4″ (L x W x H). Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty.

Features:
1. Intensity is adjustable from 0 to 100%.
2. The white and blue LED lamps are controlled independently allowing the color to be adjusted from warm white (approximately 6500K) to deep blue (greater than 20000K).
3. Two control settings; Automatic and Manual. In Automatic Mode the sun rises and falls at user determined times and the fixture automatically transitions into the corresponding moon cycle for the duration of the 24-hour period. The 16 unique user defined set points can simulate cloud cover and other light variations. In Manual Mode the light may be set to the desired intensity and color and turned on-off manually.
4. Moon intensity automatically adjusts to follow the actual lunar cycle of ~29 day.
5. Fixture is cooled by blowing air across heat sinks located above each bank of LED lamps preventing salt, moisture, dust and dirt from entering the fixture and harming the LED lamps and other internal components.
6. 100V – 240V Universal Power Supply allows fixture to be used on a wide variety of power sources.
7. Seamless integration with GHL Profilux and Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper Elite controllers.

Benefits:
1. Superior Performance – Capable of producing as much light as a 400W metal halide system for effective growth of both SPS and LPS corals.
2. Save Energy – More than 50% versus comparable metal halide system.
3. Low Heat – Generates a fraction of the heat of a comparable metal halide system.
4. Long Lamp Life – Up to 10 years.
5. Multi-Functional – Sunrise, daylight, sunset and lunar light cycles all included.
6. Upgradeable – Modular design allows end user to increase the length of the fixture or upgrade to the latest in LED lamp technology.

WA customers will be charged actual sales tax reflecting their county’s tax rate. The order checkout may not reflect this sales tax amount in all cases. In this event, it will be added to the final invoice where applicable, or an invoice will be sent via PayPal or Google Checkout.

THE SOL WHITE AVAILABLE AT SAME PRICE:
Each module consists of 24 LED lamps grouped into a bank of 8 lenses or pods each containing two Cree XP 6500K “Full Spectrum” LED lamps and one Cree XP Blue LED lamp. Recommended Tank Width: up to 30” with proper placement of corals. Recommended Tank Depth: up to 36” with proper placement of corals.

Nano Sol Super Blue 1xModule LED Light System w/ Controller

AquaIllumination Nano Sol Super Blue 1xModule LED Light System w/ Controller

The new AquaIllumination Nano Sol Super Blue utilizes the same core components as the standard Sol Super Blue producing comparable performance, on a smaller scale.

Package Includes:
- AquaIllumination Nano Sol Super Blue LED Module w/ Power Supply
- AquaIllumination Sol Controller

Product Highlights:
- Intensity: Capable of producing more light than a comparably sized metal halide system for effective growth of both SPS and LPS corals.
- Wide Color Range: The white, blue and royal blue LED lamps are controlled independently allowing the color to be adjusted from warm white (approximately 6500K) to deep blue (greater than 20000K).
- Energy Efficient: Save more than 50% versus comparable metal halide system.
- Control: With the addition of a Sol Controller or other compatible controller, can be programmed to create realistic dawn-dusk, daylight and moon-light simulations. Intensity is adjustable from 0 to 100%.
- Upgradeable: Modular design allows the easy additional of more modules or an upgrade to the latest in LED lamp technology.
- Cool: Temperature controlled cooling system keeps LED’s operating at optimal temperature and does not expose the LED’s and other electrical components to salt, moisture, dust or dirt. Generates a fraction of the heat of a metal halide system.
- Lamp Life: With proper care, LED’s have a useable life-span of 10+ years.

Product Features:
- 12 LED lamps grouped into a bank of 4 lenses or pods each containing one Cree XP 6500K “Full Spectrum” LED lamps, one Cree XP Blue LED lamp and one Cree XP Royal Blue LED lamp. The Cree XP Blue and Cree XP Royal Blue LED lamps help meet the deeper blue light spectrum demands of many reef enthusiasts.
- Built-in touch-screen controller allows control with the swipe of a finger.
- External 100V – 240V universal power supply allows fixture to be used on a wide variety of power sources.
- Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty.

Product Specifications:
- Recommended Tank Depth: up to 36″ with proper placement of corals.
- Recommended Tank Width: up to 18″ with proper placement of corals.
- Power Consumption: less than 40 watts at full intensity.

Maxspect Mazarra:

Maxspect Mazarra 1P Single Module Complete Package

The Maxspect Mazarra LED Lighting System is an innovative solution to modern aquarium lighting. It has a splendid contemporary design, elegantly crafted from aluminum where every detail was carefully attended to.
Saltwater Eddies, LLC is proud to be part of the distribution of this new line of Mazarra LED products from Maxspect, available exclusively through Vue Technology. First in line will be the Mazarra P-series LED Systems, followed by the S-series. All available through Saltwater Eddies LLC

Seriously, these are very very welcome! It has been some time since anyone has come out with anything rivaling the nearest competitor. These excel!

The Maxspect Mazarra LED Lighting System is an innovative solution to modern aquarium lighting. It has a splendid contemporary design, elegantly crafted from aluminum where every detail was carefully attended to.
Available matte black, the Mazarra is not only just a lighting fixture for your aquarium, but also a centerpiece of your living area.

Fully Customizable Design
The Mazarra is designed with one goal in mind: Customizable – letting you to take full control over you lighting system.
State-of-the-art Technology
The Mazarra utilizes state-of-the-art technologies, from wireless controller to latest LED chips, offering optimized performance and unparalleled energy efficiency.
Unparalleled Efficiency
The Cree XLamp® XM-L chip is capable of producing up to 180 lumen/watt. This means at the same wattage it can produce up to 250% more luminous output than an older generation model.
With this advanced technology, a standard Mazarra system consuming a mere 120w of power will be able to out-perform the 160w model from the previous generation.
Mix-and-Match, Plug-and-Play
Mazarra is the only LED Lighting System available on the market that offers both plug-and-play LED bulb replacement design and LED bulbs covering the entire color spectrum, allowing maximum customization and flexibility.
Unlike traditional Metal Halide, T5HO fixtures or even typical LED systems that predetermined the spectrum, Mazarra allows you to pick the right spectrum for your aquarium, and bring out that color from your corals exactly like you have always dreamed of.
Modularized
The modular Mazarra system offers unprecedented scalability to all your lighting needs. With its wireless connectivity, adding a module is as easy as plug-and-play.
Passive Cooling
With the new Cree XLamp® XM-L chip, higher efficiency means less power is consumed and the Mazarra runs cooler than its predecessors.
Together with an ingenious aerodynamic design, the Mazarra is passively cooled when warm air passes through its aluminum chassis.

Versatile Mounting System
The uniquely designed Support Frame that will fit aquariums of all sizes and shapes, paired with the adjustable Platform Mount, by sliding and mounting the LED module at an angle, you can now take full control of your lighting system, directing light exactly where you wanted.
Cree XLamp® XM-L chip
Utilizing the latest Cree high performance high intensity XLamp® XM-L chip, the Mazarra will consume less power yet producing more PAR (Photosynthetic Active Radiation) for even your most demanding corals.

Controlled Intensity
Each individual LED bulb is fitted with swappable optics, letting you to choose between spread and intensity.Fully Programmable Photo-period
The Mazarra can be programmed to control the photo-period and brightness of the system throughout the day.
Weather Mode
The Weather mode will simulate the effect of clouds slowly moving across the sky, casting shadows over the ocean.
As clouds slowly move across the sky, casting shadow over the ocean, the amount of sunlight received near the surface of the ocean dramatically reduced. By changing different parameters such as thickness of clouds and the speed they move at, you can program your Mazarra LED Lighting System to simulate any given day as sunny, cloudy, windy, overcast or rainy.
Dawn/Dusk Mode
When more than one Mazarra LED Module is connected to the Controller Unit, you can activate the Dawn/Dusk mode will simulate the effect of the sun slowly rises and sets over the horizon.
LED Channels Layout
The Mazarra P Series has 4 LED channels, while the S Series has 2 LED channels.

Note:

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

LED Module
Dimensions (D x L): 230mm × 230mm x 35mm (9” x 9” x 1.5”)
Weight: 2 kg (4.4 lb.)

EchoTech Marine:

EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w LED Light Fixture

EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w LED Light Fixture:

Radion’s superior quality and sleek design are a testament to EcoTech Marine’s commitment to the best in aquarium technology.

The Radion XR30w is equipped with 34 energy-efficient LEDs in five controllable colors, hyper red, green, blue, royal blue and cool white. The Radion LED light is fully upgradeable — specifically designed to be an evolving lighting solution. Radion is completely configurable via USB connectivity to set up advanced modes. Radion’s wide light spread means more coverage and consistent color.

SPECIFICATIONS
EcoTech utilizes only the best of what’s available in providing a functionally superior product. Five channels of high-efficiency, high-intensity LEDs represent the current best in purpose-designed LED lighting.

Dimensions:
Length: 11.8 inches (30 cm)
Width: 7 inches (18 cm)
Thickness: 1.5 inches (3.9 cm)

LED
8x Cree XP-G Cool White LEDs run at 5w each
8x Cree XP-E Blue LEDs run at 3w each
10x Cree XP-E Royal Blue LEDs run at 3w each
4x Cree XP-E Green LEDs run at 3w each
4x Osram Oslon SSL Hyper Red LEDs run at 3w each

FEATURES
More than just light fixtures, the Radion lighting line is specifically designed to be an evolving lighting solution. Full-spectrum, fully adjustable, upgradeable, advanced lighting conditions, wireless connectivity and much more.
34 energy-efficient LEDs
Fully adjustable for growth and appeal
Output optimized for PAR
Wide light spread
Minimal color banding
Fully upgradeable
Modular LED cluster, lens and driver assemblies
Capacitive touch exterior controls
Revolutionary heat sink design
Switching power supply
Evolving software and firmware
Smart multi-light wireless functionality
Easy import and export of saved modes
Real-time clock
Multiple light period programmable

WIRELESS ENABLED
Wouldn’t it be cool if the Radion communicated wirelessly with other Radion units and coordinated with other EcoTech equipment?

Well, it does.

Radion comes equipped with EcoTech’s custom-designed RF module. Radion lights will communicate with any EcoSmart “w” enabled VorTech pumps in addition to any future equipment designed to work on the EcoSmart platform. Coordinated night mode, storms and other light- and water-synchronized features are what you can expect from the wireless functionality that comes standard with the Radion.

BATTERY BACKUP
Blizzard. Hurricane. A motorist hits a utility pole. Stuff happens. The power goes out… the Radion is fully compatible with the EcoTech Battery Backup.

In the event of a power outage, lack of light energy over the aquarium results in corals switching from photosynthesis (producing oxygen) to respiration (consuming oxygen). When used with a Battery Backup accessory, the Radion emits low levels of light intended to prevent corals from respiring, and therefore; your Radion will help to maintain an oxygen-rich environment for your fish during this critical time period.

Manufacturer Info

EcoTech Marine has revolutionized the way people think about water movement in reef aquariums. Our technologically superior pumps produce unmatched broad yet gentle flow, while placing the motor outside the tank—preserving the beauty of your aquarium and enhancing the health of your aquarium ecosystem. The EcoTech leadership team consists of aquarium enthusiasts and engineers with a penchant for challenging the status quo. When EcoTech took root in the science labs of Lehigh University and University of Oklahoma, we realized there were serious differences between the native aquatic ecosystems in nature and the terrestrial habitats created in aquariums—and that little was being done to address this gap in the marketplace. Since that day, we have worked tirelessly to improve the “state of the art” to enable our customers to have the healthiest, safest and smartest aquarium possible. That’s why our products offer a wide variety of easy-to-program modes and have been thoroughly tested and endorsed by marine-biologists—making it the most versatile and life-like pump on the market.

24 Inch Orphek Power Reef PR156W LED Light Fixture

24 Inch Orphek Power Reef PR156W LED Light Fixture – Black Information

ALSO AVAILABLE IN WHITE, AND IN 90 DEGREE REFLECTORS.

* PR156W-frosted 120 degree reflectors NEW!
* Input voltage AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz
* Power Consumption: 120w
* LED Qty:60pcs combines 70% of White LEDS and 30% of Blue LEDs,
* Color: White Led 16.000k, 160lm, CRI 88
* Wavelength: Blue 450nm – 460nm,
* (8000 lumens total) ~18,000 LUX
* LED Electrical Parameters:P=2w I=500mA
* Working environmental temperature – 20 to +50 c degree
* Equal to MH/HPS light 250w

Dimensions:

* Length: 607mm x Width:157mm x Height: 50mm,
* Length 24 inch x Width 6.1 inch x Height 2.0 inch

Included with Fixture:

* Hang on kit (fixture)
* Two built in timers
* Power Supply
ALSO AVAILABLE IN WHITE, AND IN 90 DEGREE REFLECTORS.

Ecoxotic Panorama LED Lighting System

Panorama LED Fixtures
Say hello to LED lighting technology and say goodbye to the headaches of supporting your tank. Imagine lighting so bright it supports your reef tank, but without the heat.

It’s a simple idea: get rid of the heat and get rid of the cooling fans and other unsightly components sitting around your tank. All that’s left is a sleek fixture, floating beautifully above your tank.

* LED’s last up to 50,000 hours
* Water resistant LED Modules
* Modular Design – customizable, replaceable parts
* Actinic Feature is modular and customizable
* Internal reflector concentrates light into aquarium
* Super-clean, hinged, all-aluminum design allows better access
* All Panorama LED Fixtures include 1 – 453nm Actinic Blue LED Stunner Strip Light, with its own transformer and power cord, per fixture. This is for both dawn to dusk moonlighting. Stunners are linkable, and up to six may be added to one transformer.
* Includes: Panorama fixture, stand or wall mount including hardware, 64″ UL GFCI grounded cord, 453nm Stunner LED Strip Light, 24V Stunner transformer, 3-way splitter and EcoCham cleaning cloth.

So, there are 6 outstanding LED systems to consider. It was our pleasure letting you view them all in one place, and our hope that our selection here will help you narrow down which brand and type of LED fixture and mounting system to get ( if you are looking). Each has its own strengths and each have individual style enough to present a good sample of fixtures.

We also carry of course all the LED spots, cannons, pendants and strips you’ll need as well. More on that later.

Thank you for visiting our saltwater aquarium and reef keeping blog!

See you back soon I hope,

-Greg

Sincerely,

Greg Watkins

Owner: Saltwater Eddies LLC

admin@SaltwaterEddies.com

Phone/Text 503-380-2023