Pseudochromis Tapienosoma or A New Dottyback??

photo courtesy of  LemonLemon

 Singapore: close knit reefers from this country was in a frantic mode to search for a proper ID of a newly imported dottyback.   The picture was taken by LemonLemon  who is a big collector of unusual and rare fish and here is how he describe the new fish:

"It resembles very closely to Pseudochromis tapeinosoma but we strongly feel it's an unidentified species. I show the picture to other people overseas and they also feel it's something new. pictures have already been sent for confirmation to see if it is indeed a new species or just a colour variation of tapeinosoma.   the body is yellow with a navy blue stripe that runs from the snout to the end of the body along the dorsal. the tail is encircled in the blue stripe forming a horshoe shape." 

If  you think you know the true identity of this particular dottyback;  why not give as a heads-up.   This  fish will surely be a big hit  for  a rare fish collector.

  

Macro Aqua DC Wave Maker

 

Macro Aqua that brought us independent (pH, ORP) controllers with a unique stand&display integration  is back with  few more controllers.    One of such product is their very own version of a wave maker  that is able to control up to 2  of their designed propeller pumps.   

 

MACROWAVE MAKER	F1	F2	F3	F4	F5	F6
FLOW RATE	3000L/H	2600L/H	5200L/H	4000L/H	10800L/H	9200L/H
RECOMMENDED AQUARIUM SIZE(liters)	120~200L	100~180L	200~400L	150~350L	360~800L	300~700L
WATTAGE	7W	7W	10W	9W	17W	15W

 

MODE SELECT KEY

(the mode can be swltched at any time):   There are  4 modes to choose from.

Mode 1:

(Two pumps with six sections of speed adjustment)
The speed of Pump 1 and pump 2 can be adjusted independently

Mode 2:(Tidal mode)

The pumps run according to the variation of the tidal cycle.
(Two pumps are with independent tidal.)
No adjustable function.
The tidal cycle changes every 120 mins.

Mode 3:

(pump 1 with adjustable duration time and pump 2 with tidal mode)
The duration time for pump 1 can be adjusted by the user.
The pump runs at the first speed for 5 seconds and then changes to the sixth speed for 10-60 seconds.
This is one cycle (See the picture below) The factory default is 10 seconds.Pump 2 is with tidal mode.
The variation for the tidal mode is 120 mins.

Mode4:

(Pump 1 with adjustable duration time and Pump 2 with adjustable six sections of speed)
The duration time for pump 1 can be adjusted by the user.
The pump speed will be changed from 1-2-3-4-5-6 in
6 seconds and run at the sixth speed for 10-60 seconds and then change to the first speed for 4 seconds.
This is one cycle.The factory default is 10 seconds.

Macro Aqua DC Controllable Skimmer

 

How could this sweet skimmer slip thru our radar when it has got everything  you  need in a skimmer:   The Taiwanese base company - Macro Acro  has released this   this skimmer late of  2010.   Despite having the ultimate killer feature for a skimmer; a sleek body cone design coupled with a bubble plate and equip with a controllable DC pump this skimmer did not make it to the Headline of any reefing forum.   Let's take  another look and give this skimmer a chance to shine.

AquaController Apex : 220V native energy bar.

Well,  few of us has been waiting for this news. .  .


I have posted the same topic in April and was  told by  Neptune System (Curt P.)  that the said controller was under work and would  be expected  by end of 2010.   It is now the beginning of another year,  yet we haven't heard anything from Neptune.   I have seen few post across different  forum about the coming of 220v version  so  I have contacted Neptune System  about it and here is the reply:


theprodigalcube asks:

Hello Curt..

Just a follow up inquiry of the Apex 220V that was plan to be in production

last year.   My last info was it was planned to be released late of 2010;

Are you guys still planning on releasing such model?

and this is the reply from Curt:

Hi,   

Yes, we are developing a 220V version of our EnergyBars;  it is expected to ship in 2011.

Curt

Now that is just a very good news for all reefers.   Another must have toy.

Bubble Pioneer

Bubble Pioneer   reintroducing  a new line of Cone Skimmer.   First stop;  a compact  BP-CE180  and  slightly larger BP-CE 200.   Flashback year 2009;  Bubble Pioneer  was one of the company that introduce us  a cheaper cone skimmer.  Now, come 2011 ...we are   expecting that this   company from Singapore to introduce more models.

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Happy New Year to you all Prodigal Reefers....