Eshopps Skimmers now at SaltwaterEddies.com

This is the Eshopps S-150 Economy Cone Protein Skimmer for reef tanks up to 150 Gal . These skimmers are are outperformed by none for their size and footprints. Simply outstanding craftsmanship and perfect performance in a cone protein skimmer.

The S-150 Eshopps Economy Cone Skimmer Specifications:

* Model: S-150* Dimensions:
* Diameter: 6"
* Height: 21"
* Footprints (L x W): 9" x 8"
* Rated: Up to 150 Gallon Tank
All cone skimmers include followings:
* Mesh-Wheel Impeller
* Removable Base
* Bubble Plate
* Quiet Operation
* German Designed Pump

 

The second best selling cone is the Eshopps S-200 Cone Protein Skimmer for saltwater aquariums up to 300 Gal. Again, perhaps the best choice/performer in it’s class.

 

The Eshopps S-200 Cone Protein Skimmer Information:

S-200 Eshopps Cone Skimmer
Specifications:
* Model: S-200 Dimensions:
* Diameter: 8"
* Height: 21"
* Footprints (L x W): 10.5" x 9.25"
* Rated: Up to 200-300 Gallon Tank
All cone skimmers include followings:
* Removable Base for easy cleaning access
* Bubble Plate
* Adjustable Silencer
* Large Venturi
* Pump Inside: Quiet Operation, Saves Space
* Aquabee German Designed Pump

Manufacturer Info
Eshopps is a Southern California-based aquarium supply company that specializes in water filtration. The company is best known for their high-quality line of cone-shaped protein skimmers that are specially designed to remove organics from saltwater aquariums. Eshopps products typically earn high marks and favorable reviews from customers. In addition to protein skimmers, Eshopps also produces coral frag and probe holders, auto top-off systems and the clever Coral View, an innovative way to peer deeper inside your aquarium and snap photographs.

If you are familiar with Eshopps products, you are probably already aware of their high quality reputation. If not, you will be in for a treat with these skimmers.

You can check them out at www.saltwaterEddies.com. Please don’t hesitate to inquire if you don’t see the one you want, as we can’t list everything available through us.

 

Once again, thanks for reading and stop in again for new goodies.

Sincerely,
Greg D. Watkins
admin@SaltwaterEddies.com
Phone/Text 503-380-2023

Saltwater Aquariums and Reef Keeping

Saltwater Aquariums and Reef Keeping

Three Great Coral Food Products from Elos now Available at SaltwaterEddies.com

We’ve been waiting for a new amino acid supplement that was up to par for our most demanding aquarists. Here it is. The quality and reputation of Elos products is well known by most of you I’m pretty sure. Here are the 3 coral products we have added this week. All are of highest quality for sure:

1) Elos Omega Aminoacids (Amino Acid), 50 ml

Elos Omega Aminoacids (Amino Acid), 50ml
* Provides the coral with:
Glycerin
Amino Acids
Carbohydrates
* Does not contain phosphates
* Replicates the function of zoo-plankton in the aquarium
* Great for SPS
Elos Omega was the first amino acid integrator available to the market. Does not contain phosphate based preservatives. Normally amino acids are supplied to corals by feeding on plankton, bacterial plankton and “micro” plankton that is usually absent in an aquarium.
Amino acids are also supplied by the zooxantellae, mono-cellular algae, which is included in the endoderm cells of the corals and lives symbiotically with many coral species. This provides the coral with glycerin, amino acids and carbohydrates.
Unfortunately in some aquariums this activity is reduced, sometimes intentionally. In our original studies we observed that the use of selected amino acids and vitamins is a much more effective and convenient way of replicating the function of zoo-plankton in the aquarium. Certain corals, mainly SPS, respond very quickly to the combination of Omega and Pro Skimmer.
In nature, to maintain enough amino acid input to live and grow corals normally feed on plankton, either bacterial plankton, micro plankton, or "large" plankton. Unfortunately live plankton in closed aquarium is normally absent. Amino acids are also supplied by the zooxanthellae, mono-cellular algae which included in the endoderm cells of the corals, live symbiotically with many coral species. The corals` polyps take up the assimilation products that they excrete (carbohydrates, glycerin and amino acids) to live. Unfortunately, in some type of modern aquarium even the activity of zooxanthellae is significantly reduced and sometimes even intentionally impaired. The results are that corals can really "survive" in a precarious equilibrium.
If direct feeding is the best way to feed certain corals species (large LPS and soft corals), when aquarium are densely populated even with SPS this can really become unpractical and, even more, will significantly raise the level of pollutant building up resulting in increased Nitrate and Phosphate levels. Indirect feeding is then the best way to feed corals such as Acropora and/or Seriatopora and in general it is the only way in large community aquarium densely populated by several species of corals.
We have first discovered after several tests that in closed systems some species of corals (mainly SPS) could significantly benefit from a reduced addition of organic additives combined with a selective integration of amino acids. Based on these researches we have introduced to the market Elos OMEGA: the first amino acid based product available to the aquarium market.
Introduced in 1997 it is still the best product available. Based on the original researches of our laboratory, its unique formula is made to supply all the necessary amino acids and vitamins into the water and therefore really substitutes the function of zooplankton in the aquarium. It contains several amino acids in the correct proportions and in a composition very close to the one found in coral skeletons. Elos OMEGA is the ultimate additive to recreate the water conditions in and around natural coral reefs. It delivers 17 important marine amino acids necessary for the absorption and utilization of calcium. Once supplying Elos OMEGA your corals will significantly reduce their need of live food and this will significantly reduce the level of dissolved organics and also nitrogenous waste as a by-product of protein metabolism.
Benefits:
Original formula: the first amino acid integrator available on the aquarium market
Superior nutritional profiles: excellent amino acid profile
No preservatives: does not contains phosphate based preservative
Note: Elos OMEGA is the ORIGINAL amino acid formula. In it we use only pure amino acids sources. Similar products available on the market contain various inorganic phosphate salts intentionally added to them as preservatives. To avoid the need of these preservatives we take great care to packing condition, which are made in low contaminated controlled atmosphere.

2) Elos Pro Skimmer Coral Food, 50ml

Elos Pro Skimmer Coral Food:
A complex carbohydrate formula based on pure carbohydrate sources
Ideal for Soft, LPS and SP corals
highly bio-available formula
Reduces dissolved organics and nitrogenous waste
Elos Pro Skimmer (Complex Carbohydrate Formula) Coral Food
Elos Pro Skimmer is a complex carbohydrate formula based on pure carbohydrate sources designed to reproduce the suspended colloidal matter found in natural seawater in a highly bio-available formula. Does not contain phosphate based preservatives. Ideal for Soft, LPS and SP corals. To recreate conditions in a healthy natural coral reef this product is best used with Elos Omega which will significantly reduce the need for live food and DOM (Dissolved Organic Matter). This is a key step in the reduction of dissolved organics and nitrogenous waste in a heavily stocked SPS aquarium.
Benefits:
# Original formula: reproduces the suspended colloidal matter founded in the natural seawater
# Superior nutritional profiles: high bio-available carbohydrate source
# No PO4 pollution: does not contains phosphate based preservative
Note: ELOS Pro Skimmer is a complex carbohydrate formula. In it we use only pure carbohydrate sources. Similar products available on the market contain various inorganic phosphate salts intentionally added to them as preservatives. To avoid the need of these preservatives we take great care to packing conditions, which are made in low contamination, controlled atmosphere.

3) Elos SvC – Pure Plankton Coral Food

Elos SvC (Plankton Supplement)
Contains a multitude of organic nutrients, as well as vitamins and other beneficial ingredients including omega 3, omega 6 oils selenium, anti-oxidants, etc. Ideally suited for “target feeding” with a pipette filter feeders, soft corals and LPS.
Elos Zooplankton Coral Food for Filter Feeders Information
SVC- zooplankton for filter feeders
Through highly efficient filtration and protein skimming we clear organic molecules and particulate matter from our systems. The impact of this method of filtration on the availability of nourishment needs to be taken into account for the modern aquarium user.
If our target is to emulate many of the physical and chemical factors of the ocean then in terms of dissolved nutrients wild reefs are very poor in nutrients, however we should not ignore the presence of the very important non-dissolved nutrients. NSW over natural reefs is often rich in planktonic organisms and other desirable small organism. These are very important for the survival of filter feeders such as some coral species, tube worms, sea anemones, sponges, clams, tunicates, and in general all the biomass of our aquarium which in a well kept system contains a macrofauna that need energy to survive.
For the good health and husbandry of these animals, including many of the smaller-polyp corals and soft corals, we must provide the appropriate planktonic foods. Elos SvC is a high-concentrated bio-engineered marine zooplankton supplement ideal for filter-feeding marine invertebrates. It contains a multitude of organic nutrients as well as vitamins and other beneficial ingredients such as some non traditional compounds that were demonstrated to work such as Omega-3, Omega-6 and other fatty acids, Selenium, anti-oxidants etc..
Elos SvC produces, in a matter of days visible and rapid results beneficial to the animals we maintain in our aquariums.

BENEFITS:
1) It is complete: because it contains a multitude of organic nutrients as well as vitamins and other beneficial ingredients
2) It is innovative: because it contains non-traditional compounds that were demonstrated to work like Omega-3 and Omega-6 oils
3) It enhances the animals ability to build cells: because it promotes cell building blocks, the matrix of life of the aquarium animals
4)Ideal for filter feeders
5)Can also be used to feed small fish
6) High nutritional profile: may be used as a complete brine shrimp replacement

Note: Elos SVC is a powder, packed inside an aluminum bag. Similar products available on the market need refrigeration or even freezing. They normally contain various inorganic phosphate salts intentionally added to them as preservatives. To avoid the need of these preservatives we take great care to packing conditions, which are done in low contamination controlled atmosphere.

Manufacturer Info
ELOS: the ultimate supplements and equipment for marine and planted aquariums.
Elos is an aquaristik company that is exclusively dedicated towards the development, production, and marketing of specialized, high quality products for the aquarium market.
We apply the latest advances in marine and fresh water sciences into our manufacturing and products. We are environmentally responsible as well as respectful of the key ethic rules on employment and production. Almost all our products are made in Italy, through few, well trained Internal Employee with the help of key external suppliers, Universities and Research Centers.
Our commitment is to invest in the future, we take great care of details and innovations but beside this we also take care of our traditions. We apply modern process, but we also use traditional techniques, employing local craftsmen for the production.
We take great care in designing our products, and packs to simplify their use making them pleasant to see and to touch. From the first contact with our products you will immediately perceive the care to produce them and the great attention toward each single detail.
For all this we invite you, by heart, to try our products. Join your passion with us, use our products and make the best out of them and, we are sure, You will experience the delight of creating your personal, unique underwater world in a beauty you have never seen before.

 

Please stop in and see these and all our new products, including the new Skimz protein skimmers.

Thanks for reading!

-Greg

Sincerely,
Greg D. Watkins.

Owner: Saltwater Eddies, LLC
admin@SaltwaterEddies.com, www.SaltwaterEddies.com
Phone/Text 503-380-2023

New LED Lighting Merits Serious Attention.

Press Release

Transfer of US Distribution and Customer Support

Effective October 17^th, 2011, Vue Technology LLC (hereinafter CoralVue) will be taking over U.S. distribution of the complete line of Maxspect products.

For customers who had bought our Second Generation (G2) and Mazarra LED fixtures from our former U.S. distributor Fins Reef LLC, the remaining warranty of your products will be honored and supported by CoralVue.

Fins Reef LLC will no longer be responsible for any customer services support for the Maxspect line of products such as repairs, credits or refunds. Such claims should be made through CoralVue.

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 a new and innovative solution to the modern coral reef aquarium lighting. It has a “splendid contemporary design” which is elegantly crafted from lightweight aluminum. 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.

Mazarra’ s Fully Customizable Design
The Mazarra was designed with one goal in mind: Customizable – letting the user take full control over the 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. Each lens can de selected from 3 different angles, with 70 degrees being the standard.

Controlled Intensity
Each individual LED bulb is fitted with swappable optics, letting you to choose between spread and intensity.

Fully Programmable Photoperiod
The Mazarra can be programmed to control the photoperiod 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.

Dawn Mode:

Dusk Mode:

The above diagrams illustrated a sample Dawn/Dusk Mode behavior utilizing 4 LED Modules.

 

Specifications

LED Channels Layout
The Mazarra P Series has 4 LED channels, while the S Series has 2 LED channels.

 

LED Types and Color Spectrum

Note:

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

 

Controller Unit

 

Dimensions (W x L x H)

120mm × 60mm x 30mm

(4.7” x 2.4” x 1.2”)

Weight

300 g (10 oz.)

LED Module

Dimensions (D x L)

230mm × 230mm x 35mm

(9” x 9” x 1.5”)

Weight

2 kg (4.4 lb.)

 

Power Supply

Input Voltage

AC 100 - 240V / 50 - 60 Hz

Output Voltage

16V

Output Current

10A

 

Thank you for viewing this SaltwaterEddies.com Blog. We will be updating as pricing and part number inventory is finalized. Until then…Happy Reefing!

-Greg

Greg Watkins

Owner Saltwater Eddies, LLC

www.SaltwaterEddies.com

admin@SaltwaterEddies.com

Text: 503-380-2023

High Quality and Affordable Saltwater Pumps Finally…from AquaEuroUSA.

Quite possibly the best deal going in submersible salt water pumps today.

  These pumps are rated from 160 GPH to 1340 GPH, and are all fully adjustable for flow. These pumps can also be retrofitted with pinwheel or mesh-wheel impellers by AquaEuroUSA for the feeding of protein skimmers, and fully adjustable! See them under skimmer pumps soon, or simply inquire.
  AquaEuroUSA Premium Feed and Return Water Pumps are for both fresh and saltwater aquariums. These pumps all have adjustable water flow, are very quiet, They can be used in-line or as submersibles. A very robust and reliable design.
Each pump comes with a strainer to protect impeller, multiple sized hose fittings and mounting suction cups.

Not mentioned here is the 1340 GPH model AE1340. The model numbers, should you wish to research them at AquaEuroUSA, have been changed from the picture simply from EU-XXXX to AEXXXX. They range from the now AE160 to the AE1340, and are priced from $22.95 to $99.95….All under a hundred bucks! Awesome deal.

Come visit SaltwaterEddies.com as see what's new.

Thanks again for checking out the blog!

-Greg

Saltwater Eddies, LLC

admin@SaltwaterEddies.com

Product Lines from Hamilton Technology and AquaEuroUSA Now Available at SaltwaterEddies.com

Product Lines from Hamilton Technology and AquaEuroUSA Now Available at SaltwaterEddies.com

Some New Nano Protein Skimmers by Hydor…Nice

Some New Nano Protein Skimmers by Hydor…Nice

Affordable Artificial Coral Decorations

Previously I introduced a line of museum quality coral decorations and inserts. Some of these awesome replicas were just outside the price range of a lot of my customers.

$1,077.00                                                  $1,112.95                                                   $46.34

So, I have found another company, Instant Reef by Archer, which in general sells for about one third the price of my highest quality brand. These corals and inserts look fairly similar to me, at least at a distance. They also offer artificial live rock with coralline algae and much more. Here is a link to their site, and some pictures of their products:

       $183.06                                                       $11.34

The Instant Reef web site

Our site

The Living Color Web Site

 

Both brands are of high enough quality to offer on our site at Saltwater Eddies LLC.

I hope if you are in the market for some fake corals or artificial reef inserts, this will help in your decision to buy.

Some Affordable Calcium Reactors by Hydor

Some Affordable Calcium Reactors by Hydor
Many of the decent calcium reactors out there which incorporate CO2 and use bubble counters, are around $500 and up. It is nice to see that Hydor has come out with some relatively inexpensive models in the Performer Calcium Reactor 750 and the Hydor Performer Calcium Reactor 1500.

SPS Hard Corals and Angel Fishes Together

Sometimes one has to research a little to find out which species of fishes are compatible with stony sps coral and their polyps. This should always be done before buying a new fish for your reef tank.

That being said, there are sometimes (if not always) exceptions! Ask about anyone and they will tell you that flame angels are nippers, and not good with sps and in general hard corals. They would be right. However…

 

The Flame Angel pictured here was purchase about 8 years ago after the return of its predecessor for nibbling. After a little reading and talking about, I discovered that the Flame angels from Hawaii are less aggressive on corals than those from Fiji and elsewhere. So, I waited until this Hawaiian Flame Angel came in to my LFS and picked him up after a week or so of checking him out for health. He has been great! I will see him nip now and then, but nothing like the old one I had.

Just food for thought on Dwarf Flame Angels and coral polyps.

-Greg