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Hobby Multibox makes thawing frozen food easy

The Hobby branded multi box has as the product name suggest multiple uses. However one of the biggest complaints we hear is how to thaw frozen food for your tank mates. Most of us use some sort of dish in reverse osmosis water and wait for it to thaw and then pour it into the [...]

Hydor recalling some Theo 300 watt aquarium heaters

Hydor is recalling their Theo 300W aquarium heater product that was sold across the United States and the rest of the world. The recall is only effective if you own a specific batch number for the heater specifically 929 – 932 – 939 which was produced during the June – October 2009 time frame and [...]

North American Pet Products buys Casco Group

North American Pet Products, a company that produces pet products and habitat displays that is located in Corona, Calif., has purchased Casco Group, Inc. The Casco Group makes aquariums and commercial pet display systems and will  operate as a division of North American Pet Products. North American Pet Products will move Casco’s operations to its [...]

Sera Air Plus air pumps are 33% more efficient

Sera has had their line of air pumps for some time now and 2 of the 3 models received a nice performance boost. The models getting more efficient are the 275 plus air, and the 550 R. The 275 plus air wattage has been reduced from 6 watts down to 4 watts and the 550 [...]

Waste-Away from Dr. Tim’s Aquatics

Waste-Away is a beneficial bacteria will naturally dissolve the sludge and dirt that accumulates in an aquarium and prevent the build-up of debris when used on a regular basis. Waste-Away is fast acting and specially formulated to remove aquarium gunk, unclog gravel/coral beds, and keep filter pads freely flowing longer.  This results in better water [...]

Eheim 3e canister filters now equipped with USB functionality

Eheim, makers of professional aquarium filters has updated their popular 3e canister filters. What is the update you ask? How about a little USB action? This additional USB port allows you to upgrade the software and functionality of the 3e canister filter. You remember the Fluval G series filters? Much the same as those that [...]

Giesemann IQ Nano Aquarium is rimless and very expensive

Giesemann has launched their IQ Nano aquarium to the masses over in Europe. The Giesemann IQ Nano Aquarium is your typical aquarium size coming in at 400 x 400 x 400mm (15.74″ x 15.74″ x 15.74″) and holding roughly about 17 gallons of salt or fresh water. The base price is €999 ($1401) and will [...]