Bubble Blaster pumps available at Vaquatics

We are proud to offer the Bubble Blaster HY Pump series by Reef Octopus with Free Shipping with a purchase of $175 or more .You can get these high quality pump starting at $159.99 and 159 incentive points or more. Please visit Bubble Blaster Pumps for more information.

Description

Our Bubble Blaster skimmer pumps are a true innovation to the aquarium hobby. While most other skimmer pumps on the market are modified water pumps fitted with a modified impeller to draw and chop air.  The Bubble Blaster were the first pumps designed and built to be a skimmer pump for unmatched air shredding performance and efficiency. These pumps feature a digital control circuit board inside that controls directional start-up and RPM speeds. This smart circuit board will shut the pump off if it detects a problem protecting the pump from damage. Another unique feature is the clear volute housing which allows you to see inside the pump without having to take it apart. You can easily see if something is stuck inside. The greatest feature of the Bubble Blaster pumps is the enormous amount of air that they pull in relation to water volume which is the key to aggressive protein skimming. With the performance of these pumps and a 3-year warranty how can you go wrong?

Item #: HY-1000S - 5000S
Bubble Blaster Pinwheel Pump

Vaquatics now carries the small blueprint Kessil A350W Dimmable Special Blend LED Aquarium Light - Tuna Blue (Wide Angle Lens) LED aquarium solution

We are proud to offer the Kessil A350W Dimmable Special Blend LED Aquarium Light - Tuna Blue (Wide Angle Lens) LED with Free Shipping for the low price starting at $399.99 with discounts for 2 or more at and up to 399 incentive points www.vaquatics.net! 

Description

Kessil takes another leap forward in the Spectral Revolution with the A350 Tuna Blue LED aquarium light. Using the latest Dense Matrix LED technology, Kessil is drastically transforming the way LED lighting is used in the aquarium industry. Featuring an intense, point-source LED aquarium light, Kessil`s specially designed optics focus and direct light both efficiently and effectively. Not only do these long-lasting LED aquarium lights save energy, they eliminate excess heat that is characteristic of traditional broadband sources. This tunable light provides a beautiful shimmer effect, boosts coral growth and color, and can easily be tuned to emit a range of spectrums from 10000K Special Blend to Actinic Special Blend and every shade in between.

The advanced thermal design of Kessil LED lights prevents them from heating up your tank and also ensures they’ll shine brightly for years to come. Kessil light is densely packed and features a high-power LED array that creates the beautiful shimmery effect of metal halide lighting without the excessive heat and power consumption. Highlight the kaleidoscope of colors in your coral reef with Kessil LED reef lighting.

FEATURES
Superior Optics: Expertly designed optics effectively directs spectrum-specific light for deeper penetration into aquariums.
Dense Matrix LED: Generations ahead. Unparalleled high-power, 86.5W dense LED array emits intensely bright light.
Vapor Cooling: Advanced vapor cooling thermal management system keeps LED`s running efficiently.
Standard A350 model designed for aquariums 24” or deeper, or where high-intensity is desired.
Wide angle A350W model designed for larger area coverage.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Illuminator Power Consumption 86.5 Watt Maximum
Listed Power Supply Input 100-240 VAC 47-63 Hz Output 24 VDC, Maxiumum 1.87A

BEST PRACTICES FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
To hang the LED for aquarium use from a wood, acoustic or similarly textured ceiling, mount a metal hook and hang the light by its ring. The metal hook should have diameters of at least 2.5mm and thread numbers of at least 6.
For sufficient airflow, the intake and venting holes should be at least 12 inches from surrounding obstructions.
Kessil recommends A350 lights to be placed 1 to 2 feet above the aquarium being illuminated.
Plug the light’s power supply into an outlet with the proper specifications.
Do not use the A350 lights outdoors. They are intended for indoor use only.
Keep the air vents and fan clear of dust. To clean the fan, insert the tip of a CO2 (or similar) dust blower into one of the vent slots and spray.
Keep the diffuser (lens) clean. If the diffuser becomes contaminated with water, dust or other particles, clean it with isopropyl alcohol. Wet a cotton swab or a napkin in isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the surface of the diffuser and let it dry.

LED	90W DEX 5000 LED
Fixture Dimensions	3.8” x 4” (Length x Diameter)
Coverage Area	4.8 - 6.5 feet diameter
Power Supply	100-240 VAC (Input), 48 VDC, 1.87A (Output)
Power Usage	90W

MANUFACTURER WARRANTY
Kessil warrants, to the original buyer, all of its products to be free from defects in both workmanship and material for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Kessil will replace or repair to proper working condition any products that are returned under warranty. Products repaired or replaced under warranty are only warranted for the remaining unexpired period of time of the original warranty.

6 months same as cash financing by Paypal and a 5% coupon now aviaalble at Vaquatics.net

Hello fellow reefers we are now offering Paypals Bill Me Later option for everyone. All you have to do is spend $99 or more and qualify to receive this great offer.

This Link will bring you to the Paypal terms and conditions website.

We do our very best to ensure that we meet the needs of all customers and make sure we all can enjoy the hobby we all love and cherish.

If you have any suggestions please feel free to email us from our home page and we will do our best to try to facilitate your needs.

Don't for get if you go to www.vaquatics.net you get an instant 5% coupon just for liking us on facebook!

Thanks for all your continuing support,
The Vaquatics team

The ECROAY 112DX Improved!

We are proud to not only be an ECORAY authorized dealer but we offer the Newly improved 112DX with Free Shipping for the low price starting at $549.99 with discounts for 2 or more at and up to 549 incentive points www.vaquatics.net! 

Description

• NEW! Enhanced, more vivid color spectrum with new 4 Red LED’s with wide angle lenses, 52 Blue LED’s and 56 white LED’s. 

• NEW! User Replaceable LED Modular Boards, just use a screwdriver 

• DUAL DIMMERS –one dimmer for Blue LED’s, one dimmer for White LED’s 

• 35% larger light spread compared to Ecoray 112D 

• All Clear lenses 

• Independent LED circuit design. If a single LED fails, it won’t affect any other LED’s. 

• Easy Access to LED’s through removable glass cover 

• Bridgelux LED chips. 

• Overall color temperature about 25,000 K 

• Corrosion-resistant High Quality All Aluminum Housing 

• PAR at 24” from center: 500+ 

• Dimension: 22.1” x 14.0” x 2.6”, Weight 18 lbs

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, 500+ 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 112DX for approximately 30” x 20” area to provide 150+ PAR at 24” around the perimeter of the 30” x 20” 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 twelveth to one fifth the PAR of Ecoray 112DX). 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 (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 112DX 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 112DXs 6 to 7 inches apart.  Get larger spread and wider separation by placing Ecoray 112DX higher above the water level.  Install either the short or the long side facing the front.  For example:
-a tank 5 feet wide by 22” front to back width, 24″ deep, would use 2 Ecoray 112DX with the long side facing the front.
-a tank 7 feet wide by 30” front to back width, 24″ deep, would use 4 Ecoray 112DX 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 112DX 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:

NEW! Enhanced, more vivid color spectrum with new 4 Red LED’s with wide angle lenses, 52 Blue LED’s and 56 white LED’s.
Overall Color Temperature 25,000K
130 W, 110 V – 240 V, Dual 12 ft electrical cords
2 Built-in fans
All Aluminium Housing 22.2” x 13.4” x 2.6”, 17 lbs
Supporting L Brackets (not shown in photo) and hanging wire included

Vaquatics is proud to offer AO Overflows

We are proud to offer AO 700GPH to 2400GPH Overflows for the starting at the low price of $44.99 to $69.99 and 44 to 69 incentive points per unit available at www.vaquatics.net! You also can receive 5% off your purchase if you like us on Facebook!




SURFACE SKIMMER – 700 to 2400 GPH Made from ¼” Black Cast Acrylic 4-Sided (Front, 2 Sides, and Bottom) All joints are water tight.


Recommended Return Pump of 2400 gph or less.

Easy Installation Using Our 100% Silicone Adhesive.

AO Overflows can help turn your reef aquarium into a high performance aquatic environment that will make your coral (particularly your SPS) thrive.


Highly effective, the overflow box increases the rate at which surface water is pulled into the filter, reduces surface film and dust by removing water from the area of the aquarium where most organic waste is found.


Whether you need to skim water for your sump, your closed head circulation, or external fed powerheads, you should use an overflow box to help protect your inhabitants and provide control over the amount of water leaving your tank.

LRS Premium Foods Herbivore Frenzy available at Vaquatics

We use this food in all of our tanks to feed all of our incoming fish to ensure that they maintain a strong immune system and health.

We also use the food to help sick fish recover and so far have reduced our fish death from 88% to 92% in only 1 short month.

When using any new food you have to give it time and make sure that acclimate your fish to the new blend of food the same as you would yourself. A new diet, especially when it goes from preserved foods to natural foods could be a very drastic changed. Preserved foods are designed for quantity not quality. The great thing with this blend is you feed most fish and corals with 1 food instead of several products.

Herbivore Frenzy contains the following ingredients:

• Shrimp
• Scallop
• Perch
• Haddock
• Mysis Shrimp
• Tuna
• Squid
• Oysters
• Krill
• Bloodworms
• Green/Purple Nori
• Sea Lettuce
• Broccoli tips
• Carrot slivers
• Pressed Garlic Juice
• Selco

Herbivore Frenzy has the same basic ingredients as the Fish Frenzy, however about 50% of the package  contains vegetables for Tangs, Rabbit Fishes, etc.

The broccoli/carrots are blanched to  aid in digestion and the Nori is soaked in Selco fatty acids for improved fish health.Your fish will not be able to resist the seafood flavored Nori and you can get rid of that algae clip!

Please visit LRS Premium Foods for more information and testimonials.

Please Visit Vaquatics to purchase this fine product!

Happy Reefing
Vaquatics Team

LEDTRiC iNFUSE 12 Full Spectrum LED Reef Fixture available at Vaquatics

We are proud to offer LEDTRiC iNFUSE 12 Full Spectrum LED Reef Fixture for the low price of $589.99 and 589incentive points per unit available at www.vaquatics.net! You also can receive 5% off your purchase if you like us on Facebook!

Description

The Revolution in LED Reef Lighting has begun...

• 3W Individual LEDs (144pcs)
• Optical Lenses (60°, 90° and 120° available, 120 is standard and highly recommended due to very high intensity)
• FIVE DIFFERENT COLOR LEDs CREATING A BEAUTIFUL, FULL SPECTRUM.
• Soft Start Protection
• Sophisticated Monitoring System
• Revolutionary Heat Dissipitation Design
• 50,000+ Hour Lifespan
• 3-Year Warranty
• Various Colors Available (Black is Standard, all other colors are special order).
• 28.5”L x 11.15”W x 3.35”H

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)

What's in the Box:

• LEDTRiC iNFUSE 12 Reef Fixture
• Two Air-Craft Power Cords
• Hanging Kit

NWB-200 Reef Octopus 8" Pinwheel Skimmer available at Vaquatics

We are proud to offer NWB-200 Reef Octopus 8" Pinwheel Skimmer for the low price of $289.99 and 289incentive points per unit available at www.vaquatics.net! You also can receive 5% off your purchase if you like us on Facebook!

Description

Item #: OCT-NWB200
Reef Octopus NWB200 Pinwheel Skimmer
Body Size: 8″

Dimensions: 15.7″ x 10.25″

Height: 23.75″
Rated up to 250 gallons.
Powered by 1 OTP 3000 pump | 40 watts
Air Draw: 720LPH | 25SCFH

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: As one of the Reef Octopus Classic Series skimmers, this NWB-200 will provide great performance for well stocked aquariums up to 250 gallons. It is constructed from high quality cast acrylic, o-ring sealed union pump mount, bubble diffuser top not craftsmanship powered by the Hailea OTP pumps. The skimmer bodies 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. All Reef Octopus skimmers uses high grade metric plumbing parts.

Danner Mag-Drive Supreme 18 1800 GPH Water Pump available at Vaquatics

We are proud to offer Danner Mag-Drive Supreme 18 1800 GPH Water Pump for the low price of $159.99 and 159 incentive points per unit available at www.vaquatics.net! You also can receive 5% off your purchase if you like us on Facebook!

Description

Magnetic drive Supreme pumps are made to run continuously, without seals to wear out. Highly energy efficient, the savings pass on to the consumer. Suitable for large aquariums, piped statuary and ponds.

• Flow Rate: 1800 GPH maximum flow with a 21` shut-off
• Power Consumption: 145 Watts
• Pump Size (L x W x H): 6.4" x 4.5" x 4.6"
• Outlet Size / Inlet Size:3/4" MPT / 3/4" FPT
• 10` grounded power cord 
• 5 year manufacturer`s Limited Warranty

Specifications

• Flow Rate: 1800 GPH maximum flow with a 21` shut-off
• Power Consumption: 145 Watts, 115v/60Hz, 1.55 Amps
• Pump Size (L x W x H): 6.4" x 4.5" x 4.6"
• Outlet Size / Inlet Size:3/4" MPT / 3/4" FPT
• 10` grounded power cord 
• 5 year manufacturer`s Limited Warranty

What's in the Box

• pump with attached Power Cord 9-1/2`
• Foam Prefilter
• Manual
• Foam vibration pad

CORALVUE 4 STAGE 100GPD MASTER RO/DI SYSTEM

We are proud to offer Coralvue 4 Stage 100GPD Master RO/DI System for the low price starting at $324.99 and 324 incentive points per unit available at www.vaquatics.net! You also can receive 5% off your purchase if you like us on Facebook!

Description

CoralVue has assembled a high quality water purifying system that turns ordinary tap water into pure aquarium water - efficiently. With this filtration unit you can be assured that your aquatic animals are enjoying the highest quality water possible. 

System Features

• Easy to use system controller
• Fully-Automated water management
• Accurate Digital TDS readings of outgoing product water
• Automatic membrane flush system prevents TDS creep Cyclic Membrane Flush (Full Membrane Flush upon shutdown to help prevent membrane scaling)
• Back-pressure electronic shut-off for reservoir use
• High and low pressure safety kill switches (For pump protection and full system automation)
• Audible Alarm
• Filter change notifications
• Room temperature read out
• Tested to obtain ~1:3 Product/Waste water ratio (source water temperature dependent)
• Over-sized  liquid filled pressure gauge
• High efficiency booster pump
• Clear filter canisters with silicone o-ring seals
• Rugged metal frame for convenient free-standing placement or for space saving wall mounting

Technical Data

• Footprint 14.75″ x 9″
• Height 17.5″
• 1 100 GPD membrane
• 1 µ polypropylene sediment cartridge
• 5 µ carbon block cartridge
• 1 refillable DI cartridge with high capacity color changing resin
• Quiet booster pump (located lost pre-filtration for extended pump life)
• Includes canister & membrane wrench, detailed instructions, installation connection fittings, RO tubing and accessories.
• All standard 10” canisters, cartridges and ¼”"push-connect fittings

The ECORAY 112DX's are back in stock!

We are proud to offer ECORAY 112DX  with  for the low price starting at $549.99 and 549 incentive points per unit available at www.vaquatics.net! You also can receive 5% off your purchase if you like us on Facebook!

ECORAY 112DX

NEW FEATURES:

• NEW! DUAL DIMMERS –one dimmer for Blue LED’s, one dimmer for White LED’s.
• NEW! 30% larger light spread compared to Ecoray 112D
• 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: 500+

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, 500+ 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 112DX for approximately 30” x 20” area to provide 150+ PAR at 24” around the perimeter of the 30” x 20” 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 twelveth to one fifth the PAR of Ecoray 112DX). 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 (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 112DX 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 112DXs 6 to 7 inches apart.  Get larger spread and wider separation by placing Ecoray 112DX higher above the water level.  Install either the short or the long side facing the front.  For example:
-a tank 5 feet wide by 22” front to back width, 24″ deep, would use 2 Ecoray 112DX with the long side facing the front.
-a tank 7 feet wide by 30” front to back width, 24″ deep, would use 4 Ecoray 112DX 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 112DX 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 22.2” x 13.4” x 2.6”, 17 lbs
Supporting L Brackets (not shown in photo) and hanging wire included

Boyd's Grande Elite Chemi-Pure 46.96oz

We are proud to offer Boyd's Grande Elite Chemi-Pure 46.96oz  with  for the low price starting at $44.99 and 44 incentive points per package available at www.vaquatics.net! You also can receive 5% off your purchase if you like us on Facebook!

Boyd Chemi-Pure Elite Chemi-Pure Elite adds ferric oxide to the original Chemi-Pure formula to also remove phosphates and silicates, making it the only complete choice for filtering any kind of aquarium. 

With Chemi-pure Elite, the next step has been taken in keeping Chemi-pure the ultimate and complete choice for filtering your aquarium. No need for bulk Iron Oxide removers or spending additional money on a phosphate reactor. Chemi-pure Elite keeps making your aquarium maintenance easier. 

Chemi-pure Elite was designed and manufactured with the latest technologies available. Chemi-pure Elite is without a doubt the best all around filter media for all types of aquatic environments. Chemi-pure Elite is very economical, simple to use, and provides problem-free filter operation. 

Features:

•  Keeps pH stable and constant, which results in reduced fish loss Keeps aquarium crystal clear by reducing nuisance algae 
•  Provides positive neurological reactions in fish, mimicking a natural environment Removes dissolved organics and filters out coppers, metals, odors, and phenol Increases fish life span and gives a better appetite 
•  Eliminates osmotic shock Prevents ion antagonism One treatment lasts up to 4 months 

Reef Octopus NWB150 Reef Octopus 6" Pinwheel Skimmer

We are proud to be a Reef Octopus authorized dealer and we offer the NWB150 Reef Octopus 6" Pinwheel Skimmer with Free Shipping for the low price starting at $224.99 and 224 incentive points per unit available at www.vaquatics.net! You also can receive 5% off your purchase if you like us on Facebook!

Description

• Item #: OCT-NWB150

• Reef Octopus NWB-150 Pinwheel Skimmer
• Footprint: 12.6″ x 8.7″
• Height: 22 ″
• Body Size: 6″
  Rated up to 150 gallons
• Powered by 1 OTP 2000 pump | 20watts
  Air Draw: 420LPH | 15SCFH
• High performance venturi air injection system
• Modified cone neck design designed for easy transition of micro bubbles into cup
• Precision controlled gate valve
• 1 year warranty on skimmer and pump

In-sump application only
Recommended sump water level: 6″-8″

Description: As one of the Reef Octopus Classic Series skimmers, this NWB-150  will provide great performance for well stocked aquariums up to 150 gallons. It is constructed from high quality cast acrylic, o-ring sealed union pump mount, bubble diffuser  top not craftsmanship powered by the Hailea OTP pumps. The skimmer bodies 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. All Reef Octopus skimmers uses high grade metric plumbing parts.

Neptune Apex Controller available at Vaquatics

We are proud to be a Neptune  authorized dealer and we offer the Neptune Apex Controller with Free Shipping for the low price starting at $454.99 and 454 incentive points per unit available at www.vaquatics.net! You also can receive 5% off your purchase if you like us on Facebook!

Description

Our Apex System is the best-value aquarium controller on the market today. Dollar for dollar you will not find a higher-quality controller that gives you more features, is easier to use, or has a larger and more active user base than the Apex. If you haven’t done so already, please read our Why Apex?page to get a high level view of why the Apex is so important to your aquarium.

The Apex System comes complete with:

• Apex Base Unit
• Energy Bar 8 (or Energy Bar 6)
• Apex Display Module
• Long-life Temperature Probe
• Standard pH Probe

The Apex Base Unit - It All Begins with the Brain

The Apex Base Unit is basically the brains of your entire Apex System. The Apex Base Unit (ABU) is far different than from what any other controller at this price level is offering. The ABU is basically a small computer whose only job is take care of your aquarium. It has a 32-bit microprocessor and a built-in web server. The web server makes it possible for your to configure and operate your Apex from any network-connected computer or mobile device – no software to install on a PC – it also means it’s Mac compatible!

The Apex runs at up to 10x the speed of other controllers in its class due to its advance processor technology (most others use 8 or 16 bit microcontrollers). It also has enough memory on board to store nearly a years worth of complete tank data in non-volatile RAM.  Even with a power outage, your tank history and all configurations are safe.

Built-in Internet Connectivity

The Apex Base Unit is Internet-ready straight out of the box. Just plug it into your router and you are good to go – no software to install! This means that you can control your tank from any computer (or mobile device) in the house. There is no need, ever, to connect it directly to a computer to monitor your aquarium or update its firmware. And, once you set up external access via port-forwarding on your router, you can easily access your Apex from anywhere in the world via a web browser or via our iOS or Android apps!

And, with Internet Connectivity, the Apex can be configured so that you will get an email or text message whenever something is not quite right with your system – whether that is an over-temperature condition in your tank, the pH is out of whack, or there’s a leak on the floor!

Best Software Available on Any Aquarium Controller

Hands down, the Apex has the most feature-rich, field tested software of any controller on the market today. It all starts with the onboard web server inside the Apex Base Unit. This web server is part of the Apex’s firmware and is truly the secret sauce to it’s success.

Not tech savvy, no worries

Built-in wizards allow even the most technophobic person out there to be able to program the basics like light timers and heater control in a matter of minutes. Then, as you build up confidence and engage the awesome Apex user community, you will be taking it to the next level in no time.

Uber Reef Geek, we have you covered as well

The Apex has a powerful yet easy to learn programming language. This enables every user to get creative and come up with new cool ways to use their Apex…from creating storms in their tanks, to complex dosing of additives, to unique mixing of colors on their DIY LED lights. The possibilities are pretty much only limited by your imagination. And again, the Apex community is out there to help you along as well.

Graphs, Graphs, Graphs!

The Apex has a full-featured graphing engine built right in. As an example, you can very easily compare the cycles of your outlets with temperature and pH, identify ongoing patterns of trouble, and even discover ways to cut costs like being able to visually see when two external devices (such as a heater and a chiller) are on simultaneously when they really shouldn’t be.

Going Mobile ?  The Apex did!

The Apex is the only controller on the market that has manufacturer-written, full-featured applications for the computer browser (Mac or PC), iPhone, iPad, and very soon Android phones and tablets (currently in beta). Now you can take your Apex with you anywhere and check in on your tank, reprogram your lights, or even feed your fish remotely from the touch of your phone!

Complete Aquarium Monitoring right out of the box

The Apex Base Unit is equipped with the following monitoring ports:

• Temperature Port
• pH Port
• pH/ORP Port (can be used for either – a feature unique to the Apex)
• 6 – I/O switch inputs (for use with leak detectors, door switches, feed buttons, ATO, etc.)

Let’s Talk About A Little Thing Called Galvanic Isolation

This is a topic other controller companies like to avoid. Why? Because not all monitoring ports are created equal. Galvanic Isolation is key to getting accurate readings on pH, Temp, ORP, and Conductivity. Some controllers either do not do it well (they are still figuring it out) or possibly not at all.

So what is Galvanic isolation? Well, the tech-answer is that it’s where two or more electric circuits must communicate, but their grounds may be at different potentials. It is an effective method of breaking ground loops by preventing unwanted current from flowing between two units sharing a ground conductor.

Now of course that is all geek-speak to most of us so let’s just put it this way: on a controller without galvanic isolation, your readings of pH, Temperature, ReDox (ORP), Conductivity/Salinity, etc. will be completely inaccurate.  Of course it costs us more to add this circuitry into the Apex, but what good is a controller if it doesn’t give you accurate readings?

LED Dimming and Tunze Pump Control

The Apex Base Unit comes standard with four channels of 0-10V control. These outputs are controlled in the Apex software and are most commonly used for LED dimming or Tunze speed control pumps. By using one of our optionally available cables, you can connect any Apex Ready 0-10V device to these ports. This means you can do cool things like have your LED lights ramp up and down to simulate sunrise and sunset!

They can also be used for various DIY purposes like controlling the dimming level on Meanwell LED drivers. Should you need additional channels of 0-10V control, no problem, simply purchase our VDM module and get four more – and also get a connection for Apex Ready+ LEDs!

External 12V Power Capability – UPS Ready!

The Apex Base Unit comes with an external 12V power input. With an optionally available wall transformer and a second Energy Bar, this enables you to configure your Apex for power-outage mode. You just plug the 12V transformer into your Apex and then into a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) along with your extra Energy Bar. You then plug a powerhead and an air pump with stone into this Energy Bar. If the power should ever go down, your Apex will sense the problem, and will activate the powerhead and air stone potentially saving the day for your fish and corals!

So Much More Than Just a Power Strip!

The Energy Bars available for our Apex systems are much more than a glorified power strip. In fact, this component of your aquarium controller equipment is far more important than most people realize – and not all systems are created equal!

It is obvious that this component is key to controlling things on your aquarium, but what is not so apparent is how it is critical to preventing catastrophe in your aquarium. Here’s how.

Let’s Start with Construction

We have put a lot of thought into the construction of our Energy Bars. Unlike our competitors and simple power strips, our Energy Bars are made out of 16 gauge, powder-coated aluminum. They are built to be bullet proof – almost literally!

Sure, like our competitors we could have gone with a slick, inexpensive plastic enclosure, but that would not provide you with the best protection against catastrophic failure. You see, plastic timer powerstrips and power bars used by some of our competitors can easily catch fire should saltwater enter them and cause a short. With our solid metal Energy Bars, if such a short did occur, it would be far less likely to spread to the tank or your home.

Controlled Outlets

Each of the independently controlled outlets on the Energy Bar are independently switched and easily carry the current load specified on the label. In fact, we intentional underrate our outlets just to provide that extra level of security. So, depending on which Energy Bar you purchase, each outlet is rated from 5A to 10A at 120V AC or 8A on our 240V European model.

Current Sensing Device

The Energy Bars continually send their information on their present current drain to the Apex controller. This is incredibly useful information for a number of reasons. First, it enables you to recognize what the overall power consumption is on any Energy Bar so that you can better distribute the load across your multiple Energy Bars. Also by having this feature you can accurately determine the power utilization of your tank to compare different lights, pumps, skimmers, etc.

Soft-Start Extends the Life of Pumps

Imagine revving the engine in your car and dropping the shifter from P to D. That is exactly what happens when many controllers turn on the power to your pumps. Just like in a car, this kind of instantaneous application of power to your return pump after a feed cycle or to your power heads will certainly lead to early failure. With the Energy Bar, power is slowly ramped on so that every motor is safely brought up to speed without the damaging torque.

Power Failure Detection, Communication Error Protection and Pre-programmed Failsafe State

Each Energy Bar outlet can be configured to be either in an off or on state if the power were to fail and then come back on or if there was a communication failure with the Apex base unit. This means that if, for instance, your heater was on when the power went off, you could have it programmed to be off until control was reestablished with the Apex base unit. Or, as another example, you could program your main return pump to always be in the on position in case of failure.

This feature is very important as many other controllers on the market may leave the outlet in its last position or possibly default all of the outlets to off or on. This is even true if they simply lose communication with their base unit due to a system failure, software bug, communication issue, lightning strike, etc. Not good. Imagine if you were away from home and a storm took out your Apex – the Energy Bar would just fall back to the Failsafe state you had programmed for such an incident. No worries.

One additional advanced feature is that when you use an additional Energy Bar on a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) you can have key lifesaving devices (low power power heads and bubblers) on there that will automatically go into their Failsafe State once power failure is detected. This can keep your tank alive and healthy for hours on a good UPS until the power comes back online. This will run completely unattended and is ideal to give you peace of mind when you are away from home whether out for the evening or on a two-week cruise!

It is easy to see the importance of this one small feature that differentiates the Neptune Systems Energy Bars from the rest and how once again Neptune Systems is looking out for every possible way for you to avoid catastrophe in your aquarium.

Extra AquaBus Connections

Each Energy Bar has additional connectors so that you can easily expand to other modules. This is very helpful for those that want to use one Apex to control multiple aquariums. The Energy Bar becomes an AquaBus “hub” at any location you choose – allowing you to connect more modules in that area. This is called a “star topology” and is unique to the Apex. Many other controllers require you to daisy chain together every module or they require you to buy a separate “hub” to connect everything together.

Display Module

The Apex Display module is a sleek and compact way for your to interact with the Apex Base Unit and control nearly every aspect of your Aquarium.

Mechanical, not membrane keypad

Our Display Module uses high-quality, mechanical buttons. So what you say? Well many devices out there make use of what are called capacitive touch pads. This type of membrane button is just fine for your toaster oven, but in a saltwater environment it is highly susceptible to failure. So, even though the cost to us was higher, we went with mechanical buttons for our Display Module ensuring your product a much longer life.

Adjustable contrast, high-resolution,
backlit graphic display

While some may tout the importance of a color display, we disagree. We believe the most important thing for our customers is ease in readability and size of the display. What good is a color display if it is barely larger than a postage stamp. That is why we went with the backlit graphical display we did. It was the perfect match of function and value for our customers.

Built-In Speaker Plays Multiple Alarm Tones

Inside the Apex Display Module is a tiny speaker with a big heart. This speaker will play one of many alarm sounds and tunes that are built into the Apex. These alarms are perfect to alert you of a water leak, over temp, or whatever you condition you desire to program into the Apex.

Multiple Display Module Capability

With the Apex Display Module you are not limited to having just one control panel. With the Apex (as an option) you can add one, two, even three control panels all to the same Apex. And, these are not watered down, smaller versions of the main control panel, all modules will have the same display and functionality.

Probes

The Apex System comes with two probes:

Long-life Temperature Probe

Neptune Systems manufactures our own temperature probes in-house. Why? Because we saw the level of early failures due to using off-the-shelf temperature probes like those used in stand-alone digital thermometers as well as those used by other aquarium controllers. These probes often fail because they were never designed to be permanently submersed in saltwater. We custom build our temperature probes using a proprietary method that encapsulates the business end of the probe itself from the corrosive effects of long term saltwater submersion.

Standard Grade pH Probe

We tested many probes until we finally selected an manufacturer that would provide long life as well as consistent and accurate performance. We do not cut corners on the probes we supply. They may cost a little more than the bargain-basement probes you might see out on the open market, but there is a difference.

Other Probes Available

The Apex System can be fitted with two pH probes or one pH Probe and one ORP (Redox) probe. Go to our probes page to read more about what probes are available to add to your Apex Lite System.

Reef Octopus NWB110 4" Pinwheel Skimmer

We are proud to be a Reef Octopus authorized dealer and we offer the NWB110 Reef Octopus 4" Pinwheel Skimmer with Free Shipping for the low price starting at $189.99 and 189 incentive points per unit available at www.vaquatics.net! You also can receive 5% off your purchase if you like us on Facebook!

Body Size: 4.7″            Footprint: 10.6″ x 6.75″ Neck Size: 2.5″            Total Height: 19.75″ Output Size: 40mm      Output Height: 7.5″ (includes 1.25″ adapter) In-sump application only Recommended sump water level: 6″-7.75″
Skimmer Specifications
High performance venturi air injection system Refined hybrid (half cone) skimmer body for greater foamate stabilization & collection Quick release o-ring sealed collection cup with drain. ** Air silencer for quiet operation Precision water level control output valve 1 year warranty on skimmer and pump
Rated for aquariums up to:
- 100 gallon – Light Filtration Demand	- 90 gallon –  Medium Filtration Demand	- 75 gallon –  Heavy Filtration Demand
Powered by: Hailea OTP 1000 Pinwheel Pump Wattage: 13w | Water processing: 125gph* Air suction: 180 lph / 6.3 SCFH*
*Measurements are approximate and can vary. ** Requires 1/2 min. Clearance to remove the collection cup.

Description: As one of the Reef Octopus Classic Series skimmers, this NWB-110  will provide great performance for well stocked aquariums up to 75 gallons. It is constructed from high quality cast acrylic, o-ring sealed union pump mount, bubble diffuser  top not craftsmanship powered by the Hailea OTP pumps. The skimmer bodies 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. All Reef Octopus skimmers uses high grade metric plumbing parts.