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Reef Angel's latest expansion module comes out in 2 weeks and should excite the Reef Angel crowd with its many uses, especially at an MSRP of only $69. The Reef Angel Water Expansion Module will let you monitor your sump or display tank water level and give you a precise indication that you can use to turn on/off your equipment. 8)

Prototype Shown

Example of things you could do:

1. Implement an ATO. No more mechanical float switches that can be easily tampered by a simple snail.
2. Shut off return pumps to avoid overflow.
3. Shut off ATO pumps to avoid them running dry.
4. Implement an Automatic Water Change.
5. Alert you of any abnormality that can be found by monitoring the level of water.

Features:

• Pressure sensitive sensor (No mechanical sensors or moving parts)
• Up to 15" of range
• Uses any standard 1/2" PVC pipe to measure the water level

If you haven't checked out the coolest open-source...

I just stumbled on this and had to share. One look at the pic will tell you all you need to know, but I will spell it out - pour water in the top and dirty water under the gravel is removed automatically into the cup on the side. I love it.



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Self-Cleaning Betta Fish Tank

Yet another kickstarter success:
NoClean Aquariums

OpenROV is a brand new Kickstarter project that already has doubled its fundraising goal. Why? Well who doesn't want a DIY submarine that putts around at a meter a second, goes to depths of 300 feet and is open-source? Laser-cut DIY kits start at $775. You can get a fully assembled OpenROV for $1200. Better hurry, early DIY kits already sold out. More below.





OpenROV is an open source robotic submarine designed to make underwater exploration possible for everyone. It's also an online community of professional and amateur ROV (remotely operated vehicle) enthusiasts on OPENROV.

FAQs

How deep can it go?

Structurally, OpenROV has been designed to go to 100m depth. However, we've only tested it to depths of about 20m so far.

Does it work in salt water?

Yes, but the salt water accelerates the corrosion of the...

Sunlight Supply just released the latest version of their Maristar light, the Maristar 2 with integrated timers, 4 T5 bulbs, 2 HQI halides and LED moonlights. Specs below.




Sunlight Supply Maristar 2 Features:

• Sleek extruded aluminum body for added durability, strength and heat dissipation
• Accommodates two 250 watt metal halide lamps for high powered growth and shimmer (sold separately)
• Accepts four 54 watt T5 HO supplemental lamps for added coloration and sunrise/sunset effect (sold separately)
• Twelve integrated 1/2 watt LED moonlights for night viewing and to encourage spawning
• Integrated fans actively cool the fixture for increased reliability and improved lamp performance
• Built in independent timers for the LED moonlights and T5 supplemental lamps
• European aluminum reflectors for increased output and uniformity
• UV inhibiting glass for safety of aquarium inhabitants and aquarium...

If you've been to some aquarium shows in the last year or so and stopped by the Kessil booth, chances are you might have unknowingly seen a prototype of the just released Kessil A350 and A350W with the tunable knobs. That's right - not only is the 350 series more powerful with a 90w output, but both the A350 and the A350W have tuning knobs that let you manually adjust light spectrums to your tank. The A350W is the wide angle model with 140 degree reflector (edge to edge). The A350 will be release late this month with the A350W coming late May. MSRP on both is $399. More below.


The new Kessil A350 and A350W LED Aquarium Lamps


KESSIL RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED
A350 AND A350W TUNABLE AQUARIUM LIGHTS

RICHMOND, CA Kessil lighting proudly announces the highly anticipated A350 and A350W Tuna Blue LED aquarium lights. Incorporating the latest high power Dense Matrix LED™ technology, the A350...