Maxspect Razor LED Light available at Vaquatics

We are proud to be an Maxspect authorized dealer and we offer the Maxspect R420R Reef and Aquarium Light with Free Shipping for the low price starting at $419.99 with discounts for 2 or more at and up to 419 incentive points per unit for the 120 watt unit and the 160 watt unit starting at 509.99 with discounts for 2 or more at and up to 509 incentive points per unit www.vaquatics.net! 

Slim & Elegant- Built with a slim and low profile body, the R420R LED Lighting System is designed to seamlessly merge into your living area with elegance. The R420R comes with both tank-top mounting frame and suspension mount.

Aerodynamic Design- The R420R Lighting system deploys an ingenious aerodynamic design which draws cool air from underneath the fixture, through its body which also serves as a large heat sink, to dissipate heat passively.

Redefined Efficiency- The R420R LED Lighting System redefines the term efficiency, utilizing highly efficient high intensity LED chips from Cree, drawing 120w or 160w of power depending on the model.

These units are available in both 10K and 16K color temperatures.

*** Fixtures must have at least 15 cm (6 inches) of space above the fixture to allow proper heat dissipation. Do not place any foreign object on top of the fixture. Avoid splashing the fixture with water.

Vaquatics is proud to offer the LEDTRic iNFUSE 12

We are proud to be an LEDTRiC authorized dealer and we offer the iNFUSE 12 Reef and Aquarium Light with Free Shipping for the low price starting at $589.99 with discounts for 2 or more at and up to 589 incentive points per unit www.vaquatics.net! 

Description

The LEDTRiC iNFUSE Full Spectrum Reef Fixture series features 3w individual LEDs with optical lenses utilizing five different color LEDs creating an amazing full spectrum. The unit has soft start protection on a sophisticated monitoring system that will power on and off fans to run only when needed. The iNFUSE series has a revolutionary heat dissipation design that allows the unit to run at incredibly low temperatures  giving this unit over 50,000+ hours of life and allows us to offer a complete 3-year warranty.

Design

• 3W Individual LEDs
• Optical Lenses (120° standard)
• FIVE DIFFERENT COLOR LEDs CREATING A BEAUTIFUL, FULL SPECTRUM.
• Soft Start Protection
• Sophisticated Monitoring System
• Revolutionary Heat Dissipation Design
• 50,000+ Hour Lifespan
• Black Casing Design

Module Manual Control

Two different power cords / switches control two separate modules. Each module can be controlled via Timer (not included) to create a sunset/sunrise scenario.

iNFUSE 12 Technical Specifications

Model: Color Spectrum: Total Dimensions: Net Weight: Total LEDs: Casing Color: Socket: Output: Input Power: Mounting Options: Temperature Range: Optics: LED Chipset: Warranty:

iNFUSE 12 Reef Fixture Royal Blue / Cool White / True Violet / Deep Red / Cyan 28.5"L x 11.15"W x 3.35"H 19 lbs (72) 455nm RB, (24) 6500K CW, (24) 420nm TV, (12) 660nm DR, (12) 495nm C Black, White or Silver Standard US Plugs (EU is also available upon request) 32-45V DC/A 360w Hanging Kit Included Approximately 16k color range when all leds are on 60°, 90 and 120 Available Epistar / EPI 3-Year Limited Warranty (Repair or Replace)

ECORAY 60D Reef and Aquarium LED light

We are proud to be an ECORAY authorized dealer and we offer the Ecoray 60D with Free Shipping for the low price starting at $279.99 with discounts for 2 or more at and up to 279 incentive points per unit www.vaquatics.net! 

NEW FEATURES:

Wider Angle Lenses (more light spread)
Super Quiet Fan
Overall Color Temperature 20,000K – 25,000K

Features and Benefits:

Brighter than Metal Halide HQI
500+ PAR value at 24″ from center is approximately double that of a 250W Metal Halide HQI. Specially designed lenses provide the best combination of high PAR and light spread. For a 24” deep tank, we recommend one Ecoray 60 for approximately 18” x 13” area to provide 150+ PAR at 24” around the perimeter of the 18” x 13” area, increasing to 500+ PAR toward the center. For larger coverage, place it higher above the water level. Deeper tanks will automatically get larger coverage. 150+ PAR is generally considered to be the minimum lighting requirement for LPS corals while clams and SPS corals generally require 300+ PAR. Do not be confused with many low PAR LED units in the market claiming large coverage area for similar or higher wattage, these units generally produce only 40-100 PAR at 24” from center (one tenth to one fifth the PAR of Ecoray 60). These low PAR LED units do not provide adequate lighting intensity and they are not suitable for reef aquariums with LPS and SPS corals.

250+ PAR at 24” from center with only Blue LEDs on
Turn on the Blue LEDs only and watch the intense colors of your corals.

Click here to see PAR Demonstration

Up to 100 lumens per watt
Latest generation High Power 1 Watt LED produces up to 100 lumens per watt, more than 50% higher lumens output compared to older generation 1 Watt LED.  The 60 1 watt LEDs combined are brighter and more efficient than 20 3 watts LEDs, with much lower heat.

Check out this article by Dr. Sanjay Joshi comparing light intensity and distribution of Ecoray 112D against other LED manufacturers

Cooler operation
With 1 Watt LEDs, an aluminum PCB, a thick aluminum base plate that serves as heat sink and super quiet cooling fan,  the Ecoray 60D produces an LED junction temperature of only 56 °C (133 °F), far lower than the 88 °C  (190 °F) allowable maximum.

Modular design fits most reef tank sizes
Fits most reef tank sizes.  For full coverage, place Ecoray 60Ds 4 to 5 inches apart.  Get larger spread and wider separation by placing Ecoray 60D higher above the water level.  Install either the short or the long side facing the front. For example:
-a tank 3 feet wide by 15” front to back width, would use 2 Ecoray 60Ds with the long side facing the front.
-a tank 4 feet wide by 20” front to back width, would use 4 Ecoray 60Ds with the short side facing the front.

Save 50% energy
Use at least 50% less energy than 250 W Metal Halide lights, while getting much higher intensity. Generally, replace one 250 W Metal Halide with two Ecoray 60Ds to provide similar light spread.

Eliminate Metal Halide bulb replacement costs
Metal Halide requires bulb replacement every 6 to 9 months at a cost of $60 to $80 per bulb. LEDs have life expectancy of up to 50,000 hours.

Eliminate cooling costs
Due to the intense heat generated by Metal Halide lighting, a separate cooling system is usually required that consumes additional energy and expense.

All Aluminium Housing
The high quality, corrosion-resistant, light weight, all aluminum housing is designed to last a long time over your reef aquarium. Most competitors’ models are made of painted steel which will corrode in 12 months or less.

Completely Sealed Electronics
PCB board, LEDs and all electronics are completely sealed to prevent moisture and air from entering the sealed area. Drivers are located outside the sealed area to allow for easy replacement, if necessary.

Compact, Light Weight and Simple
No separate, heavy ballast boxes or an on/off switch. Simply plug  the Ecoray 60D into your timer, and then into an electrical outlet.

Highly competitve pricing

Specifications:
30 White High Power 1 Watt LED, Color Temperature 12,000K – 16,000K
30 Royal Blue High Power 1 Watt LED, Wave Length 450-460 nms
Overall Color Temperature 20,000K – 25,000K
62 W, 110 V – 240 V, Dual 12 ft electrical cords
Built-in fan
All Aluminium Housing 14” x 8.5” x 2.34”, 8.2 lbs
Supporting L Brackets (not shown in photo) and hanging wire included

Vaquatics Ecoray 112D Aquarium LED

We are proud to be an ECORAY authorized dealer and we offer the Ecoray 112D with Free Shipping for the low price starting at $469.99 with discounts for 2 or more at and up to 469 incentive points per unit www.vaquatics.net! 

NEW FEATURES:
Wider Angle Lenses (more light spread)
Super Quiet Fans
Overall Color Temperature 20,000K – 25,000K
Click here for commercial application of Ecoray 112D / 112DX

Features and Benefits:

Brighter than Metal Halide HQI
Designed for tanks 2 to 5 feet deep, 600+ PAR value at 24″ from center is more than double that of a 250W Metal Halide HQI. New, specially designed lenses provide the best combination of high PAR and light spread. For a 24” deep tank, use one Ecoray 112D for approximately 27” x 18” area to provide 150+ PAR at 24” around the perimeter of the 27” x 18” area, increasing to 600+ PAR toward the center. For larger coverage, place it higher above the water level. Deeper tanks will automatically get larger coverage. 150+ PAR is generally considered to be the minimum lighting requirement for LPS corals while clams and SPS corals generally require 300+ PAR. Do not be confused with many low PAR LED units in the market claiming large coverage area for similar or higher wattage, these units generally produce only 40-100 PAR at 24” from center (one fifteenth to one sixth the PAR of Ecoray 112D). These low PAR LED units do not provide adequate lighting intensity and they are not suitable for reef aquariums with LPS and SPS corals.

300+ PAR at 24” from center with only Blue LEDs on
Turn on the Blue LEDs only and watch the intense colors of your corals.

Click here to see PAR Demonstration (Ecoray 60)

Up to 100 lumens per watt
Latest generation High Power 1 Watt LED produces up to 100 lumens per watt, more than 50% higher lumens output compared to older generation 1 Watt LED. The 112 1 watt LEDs combined are brighter and more efficient than 37 3 watt LEDs, with much lower heat.

Check out this article by Dr. Sanjay Joshi comparing light intensity and distribution of Ecoray 112D against other LED manufacturers

Cooler operation
With 1 Watt LEDs, an aluminum PCB, a thick aluminum base plate that serves as heat sink and super quiet cooling fans, the Ecoray 112D produces an LED junction temperature of only 56 °C (133 °F), far lower than the 88 °C (190 °F) allowable maximum.

Modular design
Fits most reef tank sizes. For full coverage, place Ecoray 112Ds 6 to 7 inches apart. Get larger spread and wider separation by placing Ecoray 112D higher above the water level. Install either the short or the long side facing the front. For example:
-a tank 4 feet wide by 20” front to back width, 24″ deep, would use 2 Ecoray 112D with the long side facing the front.
-a tank 6 feet wide by 30” front to back width, 24″ deep, would use 4 Ecoray 112D with the short side facing the front.

Save 50% energy
Use at least 50% less energy than 250 W Metal Halide lights, while getting much higher intensity. Generally, replace one 250 W Metal Halide with one Ecoray 112D to provide similar light spread.

Eliminate Metal Halide bulb replacement costs
Metal Halide requires bulb replacement every 6 to 9 months at a cost of $60 to $80 per bulb. LEDs have life expectancy of up to 50,000 hours.

Eliminate cooling costs
Due to the intense heat generated by Metal Halide lighting, a separate cooling system is usually required that consumes additional energy and expense.

All Aluminium Housing
The high quality, corrosion-resistant, light weight, all aluminum housing is designed to last a long time over your reef aquarium. Most competitors’ models are made of painted steel which will corrode in 12 months or less.

Completely Sealed Electronics
PCB board, LEDs and all electronics are completely sealed to prevent moisture and air from entering the sealed area. Drivers are located outside the sealed area to allow for easy replacement, if necessary.

Compact, Light Weight and Simple
No separate, heavy ballast boxes or an on/off switch. Simply plug the Ecoray 112D into your timer, and then into an electrical outlet.

Highly competitve pricing
1 Year Limited Warranty

Specifications:

56 White High Power 1 Watt LED, Color Temperature 12,000K – 16,000K
56 Royal Blue High Power 1 Watt LED, Wave Length 450-460 nms
Overall Color Temperature 20,000K – 25,000K
130 W, 110 V – 240 V, Dual 12 ft electrical cords
2 Built-in fans
All Aluminium Housing 19.6” x 11.3” x 2.34”, 13.9 lbs
Supporting L Brackets (not shown in photo) and hanging wire included

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ECORAY 72DX avaliable at Vaquatics

We are proud to not only be an ECORAY authorized dealer but we offer the New 72DX with Free Shipping for the low price starting at $334.99 with discounts for 2 or more at and up to 334 incentive points www.vaquatics.net! 

We also offer other ECORAY products such as the 60D, 112D and the 112DX.

NEW FEATURES:

• NEW!  User replaceable LED board, just use a screwdriver
• NEW! 72 Watts, over 70% larger light spread vs Ecoray 60D.
• NEW! DUAL DIMMERS –one dimmer for Blue LED’s, one dimmer for White LED’s.
• NEW! All Clear lenses
• NEW! Independent LED circuit design. If a single LED fails, it won’t affect any other LED’s.
• NEW! Easy Access to LED’s through removable glass cover. 
• NEW! Bridgelux LED chips.
• Overall color temperature about 25,000 K
• Corrosion-resistant High Quality All Aluminum Housing
• PAR at 24” from center: 400+

Click here for video of Ecoray 72DX

Features and Benefits:

Brighter than Metal Halide HQI
400+ PAR value at 24″ from center is approximately 60% brigther than a 250W Metal Halide HQI. Specially designed lenses provide the best combination of high PAR and light spread. For a 24” deep tank, we recommend one Ecoray 72DX  for approximately 24″ x 17” area to provide 150+ PAR at 24” around the perimeter of the 24” x 17” area, increasing to 400+ PAR toward the center. For larger coverage, place it higher above the water level. Deeper tanks will automatically get larger coverage. 150+ PAR is generally considered to be the minimum lighting requirement for LPS corals while clams and SPS corals generally require 300+ PAR. Do not be confused with many low PAR LED units in the market claiming large coverage area for similar or higher wattage, these units generally produce only 40 to 100 PAR at 24” from center (one tenth to one fourth the PAR of Ecoray 72DX). These low PAR LED units do not provide adequate lighting intensity and they are not suitable for reef aquariums with LPS and SPS corals.

200+ PAR at 24” from center with only Blue LEDs on
Turn on the Blue LEDs only and watch the intense colors of your corals.

Click here to see PAR Demonstration

Up to 100 lumens per watt
Latest generation High Power 1 Watt LED produces up to 100 lumens per watt, more than 50% higher lumens output compared to older generation 1 Watt LED.  The 72 1 watt LEDs combined are brighter and more efficient than 24 3 watts LEDs, with much lower heat.

Check out this article by Dr. Sanjay Joshi comparing light intensity and distribution of Ecoray 112D against other LED manufacturers

Cooler operation
With 1 Watt LEDs, an aluminum PCB, a thick aluminum base plate that serves as heat sink and super quiet cooling fan,  the Ecoray 72DX produces an LED junction temperature of only 56 °C (133 °F), far lower than the 88 °C  (190 °F) allowable maximum.

Modular design fits most reef tank sizes
Fits most reef tank sizes.  For full coverage, place Ecoray 72DXs  about 5 inches apart.  Get larger spread and wider separation by placing Ecoray 72DX higher above the water level.  Install either the short or the long side facing the front. For example:
-a tank 48″ wide by 20” front to back width by 24″ deep, would use 2 Ecoray 72DXs with the long side facing the front.
-a tank 72″ wide by 26” front to back width by 30″ deep, would use 4 Ecoray 72DXs with the short side facing the front.

Save 50% energy
Use at least 50% less energy than 250 W Metal Halide lights, while getting much higher intensity.

Eliminate Metal Halide bulb replacement costs
Metal Halide requires bulb replacement every 6 to 9 months at a cost of $60 to $80 per bulb. LEDs have life expectancy of up to 50,000 hours.

Eliminate cooling costs
Due to the intense heat generated by Metal Halide lighting, a separate cooling system is usually required that consumes additional energy and expense.

All Aluminium Housing
The high quality, corrosion-resistant, light weight, all aluminum housing is designed to last a long time over your reef aquarium. Most competitors’ models are made of painted steel which will corrode in 12 months or less.

Completely Sealed Electronics
PCB board, LEDs and all electronics are completely sealed to prevent moisture and air from entering the sealed area. Drivers are located outside the sealed area to allow for easy replacement, if necessary.

Compact, Light Weight and Simple
No separate, heavy ballast boxes or an on/off switch. Simply plug  the Ecoray 72DX into your timer, and then into an electrical outlet.

Highly competitve pricing

Specifications:
36 White High Power 1 Watt LED, Color Temperature 12,000K – 16,000K
36 Royal Blue High Power 1 Watt LED, Wave Length 450-460 nms
Overall Color Temperature 20,000K – 25,000K
76 W, 110 V – 240 V, Dual 12 ft electrical cords
Built-in fan
All Aluminium Housing 19.2” x 11.2” x 2.6”, 12 lbs
Supporting L Brackets (not shown in photo) and hanging wire included

Phosphates and your aquarium

Are Phosphates good or bad? Have they gotten a bad name or well deserved reputation?

Well let’s first look at what phosphates are.

Ok here is the bad:

Phosphates are a primary nutrient source for many forms of algae, particularly green hair species, so when high concentrations are allowed to accumulate in an aquarium, it opens the door for aggressive algae blooms to occur.

Phosphates promote the proliferation of brown algae in the tissue of corals, masking the natural color pigments of the corals and causing the coral to turn brown. It also restricts the calcium carbonate uptake necessary to enable the coral skeleton to grow.

But is there a good? Here is something interesting:

Phosphate is useful in animal cells as a buffering agent. Phosphate salts that are commonly used for preparing buffer solutions at cell pHs include Na2HPO4, NaH2PO4, and the corresponding potassium salts.

An important occurrence of phosphates in biological systems is as the structural material of bone and teeth. These structures are made of crystalline calcium phosphate in the form of hydroxyapatite. The hard dense enamel of mammalian teeth consists of fluoroapatite, a hydroxy calcium phosphate where some of the hydroxyl groups have been replaced by fluoride ions.

Insect exoskeletons are constructed of chitin containing crystalline calcium phosphate as a strengthening material.

Dig deeper and thing does it help with the calcium structure of corals just as much as it help insects and humans?

The production of the calcareous skeleton of stony corals is significantly inhibited by high phosphate levels, but most of the more sensitive soft corals don’t react happily to high phosphate levels as well. Therefore, such high concentration should be avoided. But how high is high?

The water of natural coral reefs contains very little phosphate, typically around 0.005 ppm, significantly lower levels can result in a kind of coral bleaching (Tissue cannot regenerate anymore), and so this should be smallest desirable concentration.
Serious decrease of coral growth was detected at concentrations above 0.1 ppm. This can be considered ideally as the maximum level you should have in your reef tank with stony corals. 0.25 should do if you only have easy coral species, below 0.1 ppm seems mandatory for the more sensitive ones.

The bottom line is keeping a balance of phosphates in your tank is essential. Nature has a funny way or working by using all available elements to create or hamper life. It is up to us to make sure that what nature will not balance naturally in an aquarium is monitored and controlled by us, the hobbyist.

Happy Reefing,

Vaquatics

http://www.vaquatics.net

Real Reef Rock

Have questions about the differnce between Real Reef rock products and Real reef rock and natural rock?

Take a minute and read this blog to learn about the next generation of live rock technology.

About Real Reef rock:

Real Reef Rock is a made of 100% natural marine friendly ingredients. Its components are made of the same building blocks which wild coral and living reef rock are composed of. The ingredients are not taken from the ocean and as a result there is zero environmental impact to the world's coral reefs or marine habitat. Our product is also grown here in the U.S. in closed systems, which also avoids additional environmental impact to the ocean environment via mariculture or ocean farming.

The end result is a 100% natural eco friendly Live Rock alternative for the consumer, made and grown in the U.S.A product that consistently looks better than any of its wild or ocean cultured counterparts.

There are two types of Real Reef products available:

For aquascaping and making cavess coves Premium Rock is the wasy to go.

Real Reef Premium Rock is our standard reef building rock. It comes in a variety of sizes from small to show size custom. It is very light, porous and full of holes and crevices. It is three dimensional in shape and comes in many natural shades of purple, pink and red. It replicates the look, feel and function of coralline encrusted coral skeleton rock. It’s made from all natural reef eco friendly materials and grown in greenhouses to become a bio-active rock, without the nuisance pests and hitch hikers commonly found on wild rock. This rock is great for Marine Reef and Fish only aquariums. Not suggested for Freshwater, as it holds a high stable pH.

For building your base Shelf rock is a perfect solution to hold up your aquascaping. Without a good foundation it is hard to ensure that the rock above will stay in place.

Real Reef Shelf Rock is our version of the shelf or slab rock that use to be imported from the Kingdom of Tonga for many years, before getting banned for destructive collection practices. Many have try tried to ship similar wild products from countries like Indonesia of Fiji, but fell short of the beauty and table top shape of the Tonga Shelf Live Rock.

The Real Reef Team used Tonga Shelf as model to replicate and the results are so similar to the old Tonga Shelf that most think it is the real thing! If you always liked the look of true Tonga Shelf, without the environmental reef impact, than this is the rock for you!

Works great for adding shelfs to your existing or planned aquascape. Great for creating shelfs to accommodate frags, clams and other marine life needing a flat surface. Made from the same all natural calcium based ingredients as Real Reef Rock and functions great as a natural filter or growing surface.

When looking at purchasing this rock make sure you ask the question to a retialer of which type you are getting. More times that not you will pay less for shelf rock but the pictures do not dipict the actual type of rock you are getting. 

For instance:

This is Shelf rock:

This is Premium rock:

As hobbyiest as well as a company we ensure that our customers are informed in what they are getting. Before you buy make sure you contact us or any company and get informed before making a purchase!

Happy Reefing,

Vaquatics

www.vaquatics.net

Reef Octopus® 4" Pinwheel Skimmer review

For the rest of of the month we will be featuring Reef Octopus Protein Skimmers. They are long been a great skimmer for the mid level hobbyist and have a proven track record. The model that we are looking at today is the:

Reef Octopus® 4" Pinwheel Skimmer
Dimensions: 10.6" x 6.75" x 19.75"
Rated up to 100 gallons.
Powered by 1 OTP 1000 pump at 250 gph
High performance venturi air injection system
Modified cone neck design designed for easy transition of micro bubbles into cup
Precision controlled gate valve
In sump only
1 year warranty on skimmer and pump

Description:

The Reef Octopus® skimmers are powered by the Hailea OTP pumps. They are built with high quality acrylic. The skimmer has a gate valve which allows for more precise control of water level. The collection cup has a quick release neck for easy removal for cleaning. It requires 1/2 inch of clearance to remove the cup. The Octopus skimmers uses metric plumbing parts. The pump has an improved Venturi design and pinwheel impeller. We developed a new pinwheel impeller that is being provided on all of the NWB skimmers as of June 1. Below are the test results from the old impeller to the new improved impeller.

We tested this model and it work like a champ after a 1 month break in period. The cup filled roughly once every 2 weeks and require little to no maintenance otherwise. One great thing about this skimmer is the water level does not effect its performance.We recommend the this unit for a 75 gallon to 90 gallon tank.

You can find more information at Coralvue or Vaquatics

Thanks and happy Reefing

Incentives

Hampton Roads online Reef and Saltwater supply store. We offer everything from Protein Skimmers to LED lighting. We at www.vaquatics.net offer a secure shopping experience at the lowest prices. If you need lighting, filtration, testing, water conditioning, supplements or aquarium products come and take a look.

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Happy Reefing,

Vaquatics