Pet Product News International
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EMERGING TRENDS
Freshwater planted tanks are trending strongly, and manufacturers are providing the equipment and technology necessary for
their continued success. JBJ’s Dennerle brand recently introduced
the Scaper’s Tank, marketed specifically to aquascapers. It is
designed to provide enhanced LED lighting and optimal panoramic
viewing ideal for enjoying aquascapes.
Another JBJ offering is a line of nano tanks called Cubey.
“This line of nano kits has a great price point, and they meet
all the requirements to support a wide variety of livestock,” said
Dan Gilboa, president of Age of Aquariums in Signal Hill, Calif.
“Available in 10-gallon, 15-gallon and 20-gallon sizes, they’ve been
a really nice addition to the products we carry in our store. They
have a sleek, modern look that people seem to like. The low-pro-
file LED lighting provides for a form-fitting hood that’s not too
obtrusive, and they come in white, which seems to be the most
popular color at the moment.”
Cobalt Aquatics, based in Rockhill, S.C., recently released its
Microvue series of aquariums, and Kyle Thaman, customer service
manager, said the line has been a hit.
“It’s been pretty big to the point where we actually ran out
of one of the sizes because we didn’t anticipate this great a
demand,” Thaman said. “The Microvue series was engineered
specifically for that freshwater aquasacaping category, with the
high clarity and nearly invisible silicone seals that provide an
unobstructed view, along with a compact filter chamber that’s not
obtrusive.”
One of the latest nano tank offerings from The Hagen Group is
the Flex, which features a distinctive top-to-bottom, curved-front
design, and comes in 9-gallon and 15-gallon versions.
“We unveiled a white version of the Flex this year at Global
Pet Expo,” said Damian Hall, senior marketing manager for the
Mansfield, Mass.-based manufacturer.
“One attractive feature is the printed honeycomb application
around the top of the aquarium that camouflages the water line
as well as the side filtration compartment,” he added. “The fully
integrated tank with multistage filtration chamber in the back
makes for a very impressive design. But the most unique features
are the vertically oriented bow front that was an engineering
challenge for our manufacturing team to ensure a tight seal with
no viewing distortion, and the built-in full spectrum 7500 K LED
lamp that supports plant growth and enhances fish color.”
“We’ve added The Bubble Tunnel Kit to the WonderBubble,”
said Philip Root, vice president of sales and marketing for the
Boca Raton, Fla.-based company. “This innovative design of a
transparent tunnel filled with water allows your freshwater fish
to swim through it, often doing very fast loops. It’s pretty amazing
to see.”
EW PRODUCTS
AQUATOP’S sandstone Air Stones
feature a uniform pore structure
that resists clogging, increases
surface agitation and helps to oxygenate aquarium water. The
stones help reduce carbon dioxide buildup. They are available in a variety
of styles and sizes and are designed for use in all aquarium applications.
aquatop.com
OASE LIVING WATER presents the biOrb Tube Aquarium, which offers an unobstructed, 360-degree view of its underwater world. The aquarium is designed with
cylindrical contouring and is available in sleek black or white trim. It is equipped with
a standard white LED with an easy on and off switch or a multicolor remote-con-trolled LED light that can be lit by any of the 16 pre-set colors. The aquarium uses
ceramic media to provide biological filtration that has a surface area equivalent to the
size of a soccer field. Any excess waste is collected and held in a filter cartridge at the
base of the biOrb. Available in 4-gal. and 9.2-gal. sizes.
biorb.com
DEEPWATER DISTRIBUTION offers Brio 35 from Brio
Aquaponics. It is a combination of an urban eco garden
connected to an aquarium using aquaponics culture
to grow herbs, plants and flowers that continuously
filter the aquarium water. Users can grow herbs such
as basil, mint, chives, lettuce, snow peas and tropical
plants—among others—in the comfort of their home.
The product also incorporates a separate bamboo garden
at the back of the aquarium. No regular water changes of
the aquarium are needed. The complete system includes
most everything needed out of the box to get started:
LED lighting, timers, return pumps, hydroponic media and
the aquarium.
brioaquaponics.com
The Xyclone Protein Skimmer is designed to
easily and effectively remove organic waste from
aquarium water. A needle wheel impeller
increases the contact area to maximize
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Xyclone
PROTEIN SKIMMER
Hang On Stand Alone
11+ 1 EXTENDED WARRANTY
FEATURES
• High Capacity
• Adjustable Dual Outlet
• Needle Wheel Impeller
• Variable Mounting: Stand Alone/ Hang-On
• Removable Collection Cup
• Pump & Accessories Included
