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HOT TIPS Column: January 2006 Issue of Advanced Aquarist

January's theme is "Best Innovation of 2005." In reviewing 2005, what, in your opinion, was the best innovation that was seen in reefkeeping (equipment, techiques, books, etc). Please list what you feel was the best innovation for 2005 and why.

Your tips and tricks will help new and existing reefkeepers and also helps to bring the hobby to the next level (plus it's just cool to get published in a magazine like Advanced Aquarist).

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[Ben]

I think the most obvious one is TRA Vol. 3. I waited and waited for this book, and it was well worth the wait taking a different approach then the first two made if a very informative book that was able to cover new topics. Since it was from a new angle is comlemented the series very well. Any book with a link to RDO in it is good with me!

[leftovers]

VorTech Magnetically coupled pump for water circulation..Hands down....

[browncj7]

VorTech Magnetically coupled pump for water circulation..Hands down....

That were not available to the general public in 2005?

[jetaero]

VorTech Magnetically coupled pump for water circulation..Hands down....

Precisely, best developement of the year.

[leftovers]

VorTech Magnetically coupled pump for water circulation..Hands down....

That were not available to the general public in 2005?

not relevant. The product was announced and beta's delivered in 2005. Therefore based on the criteria its good.

[browncj7]

Sorry.

Just bitter that I do not have one yet

[leftovers]

Sorry.

Just bitter that I do not have one yet :evil:

heh i hear ya....i'm seeing a lot of bitterness lately.....

[smit1260]

The reef aquarium volume 3. No need to comment it speaks for itself.

[Mihai]

VorTech Magnetically coupled pump for water circulation..Hands down....

Well, it's not really an innovation. The idea was really out there in other applications a long time ago (in mixing stuff). Actually, it was used in the hobby in kalk reactors for quite a while (to avoid killing the pump too soon). So it's doubtfull that it's an innovation.

And I also have my doubts that it counts as it was not released to the public in 2005. Finally, only time will tell if it is indeed a quality product.
So... TRA vol 3 .

M.