Ecotech Marine VorTech MP40: Our Complete Review

When EcoTech Marine presented the new Vortech MP40 to the aquarium market, a new era began. This product was very nice and soon acquired a lot of interest. It quickly became the “king” of the pumps even before it started functioning. The pump has an external part which incorporates the motor of the pump, this finally crates a pump that almost not noticeable in the tank. At those times it was something incredible.

And today? After many years that the pump has been released on the market, no one has had the courage or the patents in order to develop something similar to it. So up to now it remains the only external magnetic drive pump available in the aquarium market. Still today it remains a dream for many aquarium hobbyists.

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Led Lighting Elos AquaTop 60. Complete Review

Foreword

In this article of the new suspended led lighting Elos AquaTop 60, I will describe my feelings  about the technical specs and manifacturing of this product. Later, through a dedicated set-up, I’ll publish the response of the LEDs on certain aquatic plant species. Elos once again affirm itself on the Italian market as competitive company that continually offers to his fans over the world cutting-edge products with unchallenged design.

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Tunze Turbelle Stream 6105 – The Complete Review

The Tunze Stream Turbelle 6105 can be considered as the main product of the lineup of the Tunze pumps. This is because they can be used in aquariums from 300 to 400 liters, which are the ones most advance aquarist chose to use today. These are those aquariums that are larger than a nanoreef but smaller than a 500.

In this way they can still provide a decent catchment area, especially if we consider that 120cm aquariums of length are the ones which have the best ratio among quality/price/performance for keeping sps corals, which is reason why aquarist buy these pumps.

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World premiere: The Teco E-Chill is here. How setting in this incredible video by DaniReef

Thanks to the kindness of Teco, I have in my home right now the first E-Chill intended for consumers, who have followed me live on Facebook was able to comment live preview of my first photos put online, but now we are here with a great video explaining the installation of E-Chill well as its setting. As usual, it’s worth seeing the video in high resolution.

You can watch live how versatile is and how simple is to put it on your tank.

Over the next few days then I intend to do all the necessary measurements, especially consumption, since they are declared only 14 watts for 150 mc/h, and noise, and to put it in direct comparison with tangential fan, and maybe with the normal cooling fans that are usually used in the aquarium, and of course all my usual comments… continue to follow us…

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Calcium Reactor LGMAquari LGr701 SP – Complete Review

The calcium reactor LGMAquari LGr701 SP is the third reactor in a row that I’ve tried, thanks to the kindness of Geppy and Emanuela, owners of LGMAquari, who made a copy available to me to do a very thorough test.

It’s been 4 months since I installed the reactor into my tank, and now I can finally make a very thorough review.

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Lens review: Nikon 18-200 F3,5-5,6 VR vs Nikon 28-105 F3,5-4,5

For my next trip to Egypt I’ll find myself in a position to choose which lens bring with me to fully complement the two other lenses that I have just decided to bring and are untouchable, the Tokina 12-24 f4 for landscapes and the Nikon 70-200 f2, 8 VR to make shots to my daughters and photos at night.

So I also got the ball to finally decide which of the two middle zoom in my possession was in fact the best. After all, I was interested to cover between 24 from Tokina and 70 from Nikon. The main choice fell initially on the 28-105, but then reflecting about, and considering that the difference between the two is only 100 grams, I thought I could also look at the 18-200 which would have also the VR, the Nikon’s optical stabilizer, not essential but certainly useful. Basically, any lens I’ll bring with me, I’ll use it in the range of focal lengths between 24 and 70 approximately.

AF-S Nikkor 18-200 1:3,5-5,6 G ED vs AF Nikkor 28-105 1:3.5-4,5 D (click here to enlarge)

The Nikon Nikkor 28-105 AF-D f3,5-4,5 was a good medium zoom a few years ago, with excellent macro capability, and it’s still possible to find it, used, at very low prices, while the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-200 f3.5-5, 6 ED IF is the classic all-rounder for the DX sensor, which, compared to 28-105 begins from 18 and comes to 200 and is stabilized.

So it all begins from my need and that I wanted to extend to you all.

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Chiller Teco TR15 – the complete review

The chiller has now become an indispensable accessory for a Reef Aquarium, to host corals and to mantain them in good health even in summer, without risking the phenomena of bleaching, and even without going to affect the health of fish.

Eric H. Borneman in his book Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History (which I recommend strongly to buy by clicking on the title) speaking about temperature, remembers some areas of the reef, which have averages 28°C, 30°C of maximum peak, and minimum of 21°C. In our house, in summer the temperature could have sudden increasing. If we consider that, physically, limits aquarium may not have temperatures below the ambient temperature, unless special arrangements, we get that is easy to reach temperatures well above 35°C, given by ambient temperatures above 30°C, strong lighting and all the heat induced from pumps.

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Calcium Reactor Elos REA 120 Plus – the complete review

After writing in the last month of two calcium reactors Korallin C-1501 and C-3001, I am going to review another calcium reactor, the Elos REA120 Plus. With this reactor, I have replaced the previous largest Korallin and I used it on my 400 liter tank filled with hard corals, and I’ve tried using both arm and natural CaCO3 media.

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Calcium reactors Korallin C-1501 e C-3001 – Complete Review

In my story of aquarium keeper I had a chance to try two Calcium reactors Korallin, the C-1501 and C-3001. Both into two different tanks. The C-1501 on a tank of 300 liters and the bigger C-3001 on a tank of 400 liters. Both tanks were full of hard corals (sps). I’ve tried using both arm and natural CaCO3 media. And I must say I was largely satisfied by their operation.

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Reviews

I’m proud to present the reviews made by DaniReef.com about technical equipment we used on our system, I’m sorry some of them are only in italian language, but they’re the older.

APC Back-Ups RS800 VA 230V: Only italian language for now. Read more

Aquamar Nanoscope D-D: The Aquamar Nanoscope D-D it’s an optical tool with a 48x magnification. It’s a mesoscope produced by The Aquarium Solution and distribuited in Italy by Aquaristica. Read more

Aquarium Controller by Aquatronica: Only italian language for now. Read more

Aquasmart by Limulus: I love electronics. When I begun the Aquarium hobby I thought how to automate it using a dedicated computer. Some time ago I tried Aquarium Controller of Aquatronica, last year I known Roberto Buti at Bologna Zoomark, and I was impressed of his system, Aquasmart. I can assure you that everything you want to do… it’s possible, as you can see continuing reading.Read more

Calcium reactor Elos Rea 120 plus – Complete Review: The review of calcium reactor Elos REA120 Plus. With this reactor, I have replaced the previous largest Korallin and I used it on my 400 liter tank filled with hard corals, and  I’ve tried using both arm and natural CaCO3 media. Read more

Calcium reactors Korallin C-1501 and C-3001 Complete Review: in my story of aquarium keeper I had a chance to try two Calcium reactors Korallin, the C-1501 and C-3001. Both into two different tanks. The C-1501 on a tank of 300 liters and the bigger C-3001 on a tank of 400 liters. Both tanks were full of hard corals (sps). I’ve tried using both arm and natural CaCO3 media. And I must say I was largely satisfied by their operation. Read more

Calcium Reactor LGMAquari LGr701 SP – Complete Review: The calcium reactor LGMAquari LGr701 SP is the third reactor in a row that I’ve tried, thanks to the kindness of Geppy and Emanuela, owners of LGMAquari, who made a copy available to me to do a very thorough test. It’s been 4 months since I installed the reactor into my tank, and now I can finally make a very thorough review. >Read more

E-Chill by Teco: World premiere: The Teco E-Chill is here. How setting in this incredible video by DaniReef. Read and watch more

Easy Blade: I’ve heard many of my friends speaking about easy blade, so I’ve decided to buy one for me to use on my tank. The Easy Blade is composed of 2 pieces and one blade, it’s easy to setting up and it works!!! To read how to use it and to see other photos read more

Ecotech Marine Vortech MP40w: First preview of new Vortech Ecotech Marine, one great idea directly confronted with Tunze Stream 6100. Read more

Ecotech Marine VorTech MP40: Our Complete Review: When EcoTech Marine presented the new Vortech MP40 to the aquarium market, a new era began. This product was very nice and soon acquired a lot of interest. It quickly became the “king” of the pumps even before it started functioning. Read more

Eheim Compact Plus 2000: During the trip to Interzoo at Nurnberg (here and here) I have brought back with me some useful things… the firts I mention is my new pump to return water from the sump… It’s my third pump for this task. The first I had was also the last one, the mighty Eheim 1250, when the other pump, OceanRunner OR2500 was utilized only for a couple of months. Read more

Led Lighting Elos AquaTop 60 complete review: In this article of the new suspended led lighting Elos AquaTop 60, I will describe my feelings  about the technical specs and manifacturing of this product. Later, through a dedicated set-up, I’ll publish the response of the LEDs on certain aquatic plant species. Read more

Elos Evision Tempo and LedDimmerBox: We had a preview of the new Elos System E-Vision we promptly tried, a beautiful and captivating system in its version with touch controls, but simple, versatile in its version just based on Elos Tempo and Elos LedDimmerBox. Read more

Ocean Runner OR2500: Only italian language for now. Read more

Chiller Aquamedic Titan 250: Only italian language for now. Read more

Refrigeratore Teco TR 15: I went looking for a more powerful chiller to cool in the best way my tank of 393 liters (130×55×55) that I had recently returned to use HQi lamps. The choice fell on a TECO  TR15, intermediate model of the famous italian Brand. Read more

Skimmer Elos Natural Skimmer NS1000 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 : Only part 4 is in English and is about Cleaning skimmer: The skimmer maintenance is our main goal to achieve the “perfect” aquarium. The skimmer efficiency is mainly influenced by its maintenance because: 1) Collection cup filled by water. 2) foam on collection cup neck. 3) degradation of pump because using. 4) injector obstructed by calcium and salt sediments. Read more

Skimmers Deltec MCE600 vs Aquamedic Turboflotor 1000 multi sl: Only italian language for now.Read more

Sicce Syncra Silent 2.5:Since the last visit two years ago where I took the Eheim Compact Plus 2000 as a new return pump, also this year the Interzoo has brought me a new pump. The choice fell on italian Sicce Syncra Silent 2.5Read more

Tecnology in Acquario: only in italian for now, but I’m translating. Read more

Test Kits Salifert VS Elos: This is a long comparative test inside my system, I began to test the 24th of august 2007 and I’ve finished my test the 17th of november 2007, only part VIII is in english but you can see the values measured in those days in the other posts: I – II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Tunze Turbelle Stream 6105: Complete Review: The Tunze Stream Turbelle 6105 can be considered as the main product of the lineup of the Tunze pumps. This is because they can be used in aquariums from 300 to 400 liters, which are the ones most advance aquarist chose to use today. These are those aquariums that are larger than a nanoreef but smaller than a 500. Read more

Zeus by OceanLife: COMPLETE REVIEW: One of the most critical aspect in the management of an aquarium is the management of emergencies that comes in the event of an interruption of power line. The lack of electricity is the first and immediate consequence of the collapse of the oxygen content in the aquarium and then of the pH, and soon after this brings the tank to no longer be heated or cooled properly. Read more

And I’ve talked about:

- APC - Aquabee - Aquagenesis - Aquamedic - Aquatronica - Arcadia - ATI - Deltec - De Jong – D-D – Dennerle - Easy Blade – EcoTech Marine – Eheim - Elos – Giesemann - Grotech - Hydor - H&S – Korallen Zucht – Korallin - LGMAquari - Limulus - Mag Flip – OceanLife - Ocean Nutrition – Prodac - Red Sea – Salifert - SHG - Sander - Seneye – Sicce - Sfiligoi - Teco - Tunze - Vitrea -

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