ILLUMAGIC X4 - REEFER PRO
Most aquarists struggle with burnt LED lenses, unused spectrums and apps that don’t work. The Illumagic X4 has silicone lenses that come with a lifetime warranty, a spectrum array like never before and all powered by the DALUA ECOSYSTEM app.
Designed for simplicity. The perfect square, sized at 9.6″ with a height at 1,49″ (that’s the size of a paper clip). Allowing you to add more units as your aquariums and livestock grow.
The DALUA Ecosystem App. Every aquarium you own is just a touch away. Share access to your aquariums. Help your staff or clients control theirs. Perfect for stores, staff and maintenance Rely on no one person, grant and deny access instantly
Reefer Pro Spectrum
REEFER PRO X4 – Our most advanced spectrum yet. Four pucks. Two unique clusters. Engineered for explosive growth and vibrant color — even in the most demanding corals.
Power That Performs – Illumagic delivers usable watts, not wasted ones. Illumagic LEDs run up to 60% cooler than competing reef lights, maximizing efficiency and extending component life.
Why Illumagic wins:Lifetime lens guarantee—no PAR loss, no burn.Less heat, more usable light.No wasted colors, just precision lighting.In this economy, every watt matters. Choose the ones that work.
Lifetime Warranty LEDs and Lenses
Nope, we’re not crazy, we're confident. LIFETIME WARRANTY on all LED's and lenses. Yes, you won't even lose one single diode. Introducing the DBR lens (Diffusion By Refraction). Made from silicone. Never burn, never fade and with exceptional color rendition and diffusion without the loss of PAR.
24 Hours Of Reef Realism
No need to plot the same endless time points each day. With Reef Realism, your device automatically downloads over 1,000 data points that perfectly replicate the ever-changing weather conditions your corals and plants experience each day. Data is downloaded from a weather station located on 10 of the world's most famous reefs.
WYSIWYG Camera Mode
Snap pics and change spectrum seamlessly without disrupting your perfect schedule. A massive time saver for the avid coral collector, at-home fragger, store owner, or hobbyist.
Details:
Interchangeable LEDs and lenses
24 hours of reef realism
WYSIWYG camera mode
Dalua ecosystem server access
DBR lens, lifetime warranty*
LED (diodes) lifetime warranty*
LED control room global access and sharing
World renowned Meanwell power supply
Specifications:
Dimensions - 9.6" x 9.6" x 1.49"
Light spread - 23" squared (narrow and wide lenses available)
Power Consumption - 120 @ max output
Power Cable Length - 10ft
What’s in the box:
1 x Illumagic X41 x Power cord1 x Meanwell power supply
Since 1964, Instant Ocean is the most carefully formulated and manufactured sea salt in the world. An extensive biological and scientific program, particularly with the scientific community and in our hatchery – where we have reproduced millions of tropical sea fish – has enabled us to elaborate and refine a formula that fulfils the needs of captive marine organisms.
Each ingredient used in the composition of Instant Ocean is carefully selected and tested. Each batch is analysed in order to guarantee that all important elements have been perfectly mixed. Each batch is also continuously monitored in laboratory aquatic systems containing delicate marine animals and plants, because live organisms are always the most sensitive indicators of quality.
Exceptional solubility
• Provides a clear solution in minutes.
• Allows for immediate use.
• Reaches and maintains proper pH quickly.
Complete formula
• Provides the ideal environment for the care of all marine organisms in the aquarium, including even the most sensitive species.
• Contains every necessary major, minor, and trace elements.
Uniform particle size
• Guarantees consistency throughout.
Mono-composant
• Makes it easy to use.
• Every batch is analysed to ensure the presence of important elements.
• Raw material from the mine of the prehistoric german sea in Lorraine (France).
• No pollution.
• Green friendly extraction method.
Since 1964, Instant Ocean is the most carefully formulated and manufactured sea salt in the world. An extensive biological and scientific program, particularly with the scientific community and in our hatchery – where we have reproduced millions of tropical sea fish – has enabled us to elaborate and refine a formula that fulfils the needs of captive marine organisms.
Each ingredient used in the composition of Instant Ocean is carefully selected and tested. Each batch is analysed in order to guarantee that all important elements have been perfectly mixed. Each batch is also continuously monitored in laboratory aquatic systems containing delicate marine animals and plants, because live organisms are always the most sensitive indicators of quality.
Exceptional solubility
• Provides a clear solution in minutes.
• Allows for immediate use.
• Reaches and maintains proper pH quickly.
Complete formula
• Provides the ideal environment for the care of all marine organisms in the aquarium, including even the most sensitive species.
• Contains every necessary major, minor, and trace elements.
Uniform particle size
• Guarantees consistency throughout.
Mono-composant
• Makes it easy to use.
• Every batch is analysed to ensure the presence of important elements.
• Raw material from the mine of the prehistoric german sea in Lorraine (France).
• No pollution.
• Green friendly extraction method.
Since 1964, Instant Ocean is the most carefully formulated and manufactured sea salt in the world. An extensive biological and scientific program, particularly with the scientific community and in our hatchery – where we have reproduced millions of tropical sea fish – has enabled us to elaborate and refine a formula that fulfils the needs of captive marine organisms.
Each ingredient used in the composition of Instant Ocean is carefully selected and tested. Each batch is analysed in order to guarantee that all important elements have been perfectly mixed. Each batch is also continuously monitored in laboratory aquatic systems containing delicate marine animals and plants, because live organisms are always the most sensitive indicators of quality.
Exceptional solubility
• Provides a clear solution in minutes.
• Allows for immediate use.
• Reaches and maintains proper pH quickly.
Complete formula
• Provides the ideal environment for the care of all marine organisms in the aquarium, including even the most sensitive species.
• Contains every necessary major, minor, and trace elements.
Uniform particle size
• Guarantees consistency throughout.
Mono-composant
• Makes it easy to use.
• Every batch is analysed to ensure the presence of important elements.
• Raw material from the mine of the prehistoric german sea in Lorraine (France).
• No pollution.
• Green friendly extraction method.
"Krill Fine" is a frozen fish food consisting of finely chopped krill, ideal for smaller or more finicky fish like adult Discus, or for use as a base mix for larger species. It is a high-protein, nutrient-rich food that is a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids and astaxanthin, which enhances color. The fine size makes it easy to digest and encourages a feeding response in many fish.
Nutritional information
Protein: High in protein, typically around 50-55% dry matter.
Fat: Contains essential lipids, with up to 25% of the fat content consisting of omega-3 fatty acids.
Vitamins and minerals: A natural source of vitamins, carotenoids like astaxanthin (which enhances color), and other antioxidants.
Chitin: A good source of chitin, which can provide roughage.
Benefits
Enhances color:
The natural carotenoids, particularly astaxanthin, help intensify the red and other colors in fish.
Stimulates feeding:
The fine texture is a natural and appealing food source that can trigger an immediate feeding response.
Promotes health:
The high protein and essential fatty acids support overall health, energy levels, and proper growth.
Versatile:
Can be used as a staple food or as an additive for larger species in products like spod and stick mixes.
How to use
Store the frozen krill in a freezer and only thaw the amount you need for one feeding.
You can thaw it in a small amount of aquarium water before feeding, or in some cases, feed it while still frozen.
Only feed what your fish can consume within a few minutes to avoid soiling the aquarium.
Синьоивичатият зеленоглав ( Labriodes dimidiatus ) е един от няколкото вида зеленоглави риби, срещащи се по кораловите рифове от Източна Африка и Червено море до Френска Полинезия . Подобно на други зеленоглави риби, той се храни с паразити и мъртви тъкани от кожата на по-големите риби в мутуалистични отношения , които осигуряват храна и защита за зеленоглавия рибка , както и значителни ползи за здравето на останалите риби . Забележително е и с това, че е възможно да е преминал теста с огледалото , макар че това не е безспорно.
Таксономия
Генетичен анализ на L. dimidiatus разкри, че популацията попада в две монофилетични групи. кладове , като популациите в Индийския океан обикновено имат различна ширина на ивиците от рибите в западната част на Тихия океан . Японските зеленоглави риби обаче попадат в същата група като рибите в Индийския океан, въпреки разликата във външния вид, и двата клада се припокриват около Папуа Нова Гвинея. Два тясно свързани вида чистачи, Labroides pectoralis и Labroides bicolor , са групирани в клада L. dimidiatus , така че синьоивичастият чистач може всъщност да е полифилетичен , включващ няколко вида .
Описание
Това е малък зеленоглав, средно дълъг 10 см (3,9 инча), най-много 14 см (5,5 инча). Може да се разпознае по широка надлъжна черна ивица, която минава по протежение на страната и окото; гърбът и коремът са бели (понякога леко жълтеникави). Тази бяла част променя цвета си в яркосиня отпред на животното, докато черната ивица се разширява към опашката. Малките са черни с електриковосиня линия.
Разпространение
Синьоивичатият чистач се среща по кораловите рифове в тропиците от Червено море и Индийския океан до западната част на Тихия океан (включително Папуа Нова Гвинея , Япония , Фиджи и Френска Полинезия ). [5] За първи път е регистриран в морския резерват на островите Кермадек северно от Нова Зеландия през 2015 г., след като изследователи са изследвали стотици часове неизползвани документални филмови кадри.
Почистване
Чистите рибки обикновено се срещат на почистващите станции . Почистващите станции са заети от различни групи чисти рибки, като например група млади, двойка възрастни или група женски, придружени от доминиращ мъжки. Когато посетителите се приближат до почистващите станции, чистите рибки ги поздравяват, като изпълняват танцуващо движение, при което движат задните си части нагоре и надолу. Посетителите се наричат „клиенти“. Чистачите от синьо-бели риби се почистват, за да консумират ектопаразити по рибите клиенти за храна. По-големите риби ги разпознават като чистачи, защото имат странична ивица по дължината на тялото си, и чрез моделите си на движение. Чистачите поздравяват посетителите в опит да си осигурят източник на храна и възможност за почистване с клиента. След като разпознае чистача и успешно привлече вниманието му, рибата клиент заема специфична за вида поза, за да позволи на чистача достъп до повърхността на тялото, хрилете и понякога устата си. [ необходим е цитат ] Други риби , които участват в такова поведение на почистване, включват попчета ( Elacatinus spp.) Известно е, че синьо-белият чистач почиства от семействата balaenopteridae , chondrichthyans , homaridae , octopodidae и dermochelyidae .
В различните региони, синьо-ивичатката чистачка показва различна степен на зависимост от ектопаразитите на клиентите си като основен източник на храна. В приливни среди, като например Големия бариерен риф , синьо-ивичатката чистачка е факултативен чистач, който се храни повече с корали, отколкото с рибни клиенти. Младите чистачи от синьо-бели ивици хапят клиентите си по-често от възрастните в този регион, като по този начин променят динамиката на познатата мутуалистична връзка. Въпреки това, в региони, където почистващите риби от вида „bluestreak“ зависят единствено от паразитите на клиентите си, рибите, които имат достъп до услуги за почистване, са в по-добро телесно състояние от тези, които нямат достъп до почистващи средства. В Марса Барейка в природния резерват Рас Мохамед, Египет , синьоивичатата чистачка живеят в специфични сектори на плитките рифове и е доказано, че разчитат на ектопаразити от видове като кафявата риба хирург и белокоремната дама . В този регион рибите, които посещават по-чисти риби, имат по-ниски антителни отговори от тези без достъп до по-чисти места, което предполага, че достъпът до по-чисти места може да намали необходимостта от активен имунитет.
Размножаване
Мъжките от породата чистачи защитават специфични територии за обитаване от други мъжки, в които те могат да контролират женските в тези територии. Когато доминиращият мъжки вече не съществува на тази територия, една от по-големите женски е в състояние да смени пола си, за да поеме контрол над нея.
The Lactoria cornuta, or longhorn cowfish, is a marine fish easily identified by two long horns on its head and two spines under its tail, resembling a cow or bull. It has a hard, box-like body with a rigid, bony carapace instead of scales, and its skin can release a toxic substance when it is stressed. This omnivorous fish is yellow to olive in color, often with white or blue spots, and lives in the Indo-Pacific region.
Physical characteristics
Body shape: Rigid, box-like, and triangular when viewed from the front.
Appendages: Two long, horn-like spines protrude from the front of the head, and a pair of shorter spines is located under the tail.
Coloration: Varies from yellow to olive-green, often with white or bluish spots.
Defense: Possesses a hard, protective bony carapace and poisonous skin that releases a toxin (ostracitoxin) when stressed.
Eyes: Its eyes can move independently, allowing it to look in two different directions at once.
Behavior and diet
Behavior:
Often solitary and territorial, it can blow jets of water into the sand to uncover buried prey.
Diet:
An omnivore that eats a wide range of items, including worms, mollusks, small crustaceans, and sponges, and also strains microorganisms from sediment.
Habitat and distribution
Geographic range:
Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Marquesas Islands, north to South Korea and Japan, and south to Australia.
Habitat:
Inhabits sandy or weedy areas near reefs and enters estuaries, typically from 1 to 100 meters deep
Leptastrea is a genus of stony corals, often described as "encrusting" or "plocoid," meaning they grow in a flat, dome-like shape by covering the substrate. They are relatively beginner-friendly corals, known for their diverse color variations and a tendency towards slower growth compared to some other encrusting corals. Leptastrea colonies typically have small, barrel-shaped corallites with distinct grooves and tubercles.
Key features of Leptastrea corals:
Growth Form: Encrusting or plocoid, forming flat or dome-shaped colonies.
Corallites: Small, barrel-shaped corallites with grooves and tubercles separating them.
Color: Available in a wide range of colors, including cream, green, yellow, and variations of these.
Growth Rate: Generally slow-growing, making them suitable for smaller tanks or aquascapes where rapid growth is undesirable.
Lighting: Can tolerate a range of lighting conditions, from lower to moderate.
Current: Often found in areas with moderate to high water movement.
Care: Considered beginner-friendly, but proper feeding (small food particles) and adequate water parameters are important.
Stinging: Leptastrea have a stinging power, so spacing them appropriately from other corals is recommended.
Най-често се среща чисто синьо, тъмносиньо или светлосиньо, въпреки че наблюдателите могат да открият и аквамарин, лилаво или оранжево в целия океан. Тези морски звезди могат да достигнат диаметър до 30 см (11,8 инча), със заоблени върхове на всяко от раменете; някои индивиди могат да имат по-светли или по-тъмни петна по всяко от раменете си. Отделните екземпляри обикновено са с твърда текстура, притежавайки леко тръбни, удължени рамена, характерни за повечето други представители на вида. семейство Ophidiasteridae , и обикновено притежаващи къси, жълтеникави тръбни крачета . Жител на коралови рифове и морска трева легла, този вид е сравнително често срещан и обикновено се среща с рядка гъстота в целия си ареал. Сините звезди живеят фино или понякога междуприливно , върху фин (пясък) или твърд субстрат и се движат сравнително бавно (средна скорост на движение 8,1 см/мин).
Родът Linckia , както е вярно и за други видове морски звезди, е призната от учените за притежаваща забележителни регенеративни способности и надарена със защитни сили. автотомия срещу хищници. Въпреки че все още не е документирано, L. laevigata може да са способни да се размножават безполово. L. laevigata очевидно не е изключение от това поведение, тъй като много индивиди, наблюдавани в природата, са с липсващи ръце или понякога са във формата на комета.
Тази морска звезда е доста популярна сред морски аквариум любители , където е необходимо правилно, бавно аклиматизация преди да влезе в системата от резервоари, и адекватен източник на храна, подобен на този, който се намира в естествената му среда. Обикновено се смята, че като детритиворе , много източници твърдят, че този вид ще пасе неограничено в целия аквариум за органични филми или заседнали, нискорастящи организми, като например гъби и водорасли . В хобито на морските аквариуми е наблюдавано да консумират морска звезда Asterina, които обикновено се внасят в такива аквариуми върху повсеместните „живи камъни“, използвани в подобни условия.
Lithophyllon is a genus of stony corals belonging to the family Fungiidae, also known as mushroom corals. They are encrusting corals that can grow as colonies, though they are now more commonly found as solitary polyps. Lithophyllon are typically found in shallow reef environments and are considered uncommon.
Key Characteristics:
Colony Formation: Lithophyllon can form colonies, with some species having a central corallite distinguishable in smaller colonies.
Appearance: They are often tan in color and can resemble other corals like Cantharellus jebbi.
Habitat: They inhabit shallow reef environments.
Tentacles: Their tentacles are usually extended only at night.
Species:
Lithophyllon repanda (Oval mushroom coral), Lithophyllon undulatum (Stone leaf coral), Lithophyllon ranjithi, and Lithophyllon lobata.
Lobophyllia corals are large polyp stony (LPS) corals known for their vibrant colors and distinctive, fleshy polyps that can retract into stony cups called corallites. These corals are typically found in reef environments throughout the Indo-Pacific region and are popular in the aquarium hobby due to their appearance and moderate care requirements.
Key Characteristics:
Growth Form:
Lobophyllia corals can grow into hemispherical or flattened mounds, sometimes forming large, composite colonies.
Corallites:
They have prominent corallites, which are the stony cups that house the individual polyps. These can be either phaceloid (tubular and growing from a common base) or flabello-meandroid (arranged in valleys).
Polyps:
The polyps are large and fleshy, with a thick mantle that often obscures the underlying corallite structure.
Septa:
Each corallite contains septa, which are vertical blades that have sharp, tooth-like projections.
Coloration:
Lobophyllia corals exhibit a wide range of colors, including shades of gray, pink, violet, and yellowish-brown, sometimes with contrasting patterns.
Habitat:
They are found on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific, from shallow reef slopes to deeper areas.
Aquarium Keeping:
Lobophyllia corals are moderately challenging to keep in aquariums and are considered a popular choice for reef tanks.
Specific Examples:
Lobophyllia corymbosa:
Forms flat sheets or hemispherical domes, with individual lobes united at their bases. Its corallites have distinct walls and numerous radiating septa.
Lobophyllia hemprichii:
Can form large, hemispherical or flattened mounds, sometimes with multiple colonies growing together. Its corallites can be phaceloid or flabello-meandroid.
Lobophyllia flabelliformis:
Known for its flabello-meandroid growth form, with closely compacted elongate valleys.
Lobophyllia hemprichii, commonly called lobed brain coral or largebrain root coral, is a large polyp stony coral known for its vibrant colors and fleshy texture. It forms colonies that can be flat to hemispherical, reaching diameters up to 5 meters. These colonies can consist of multiple adjacent colonies, sometimes of different colors, fused together. The coral's skeletal structure (corallites) can be tubular or arranged in valleys with ridges, and the septa (vertical blades within the corallite) have tall, sharp teeth. It is a zooxanthellate coral, meaning it hosts symbiotic algae that provide it with nutrients through photosynthesis.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Growth Form:
Lobophyllia hemprichii forms colonies that can be flat or hemispherical, with individual corallites that may be tubular (phaceloid) or arranged in valleys (flabello-meandroid).
Corallite Structure:
The corallites, which are the skeletal cups that house the polyps, can be tubular or arranged in valleys with ridges. Septa, the vertical blades within the corallite, taper in thickness and have prominent, sharp teeth.
Polyps:
The polyps are thick and fleshy, able to retract into the corallites or extend their tentacles to feed. They can have either smooth or rough surfaces.
Coloration:
Lobophyllia hemprichii exhibits a variety of colors, including shades of gray, pink, violet, or yellowish-brown. Some colonies may have a uniform color, while others display multiple colors concentrated around the mouths or valleys.
Habitat:
It's commonly found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly on upper reef slopes, where it can form large, dominant stands.
Symbiosis:
Like many corals, L. hemprichii is zooxanthellate, meaning it harbors symbiotic algae (dinoflagellates) within its tissues, which provide it with nutrients through photosynthesis.
Aggression:
It's known to be a somewhat aggressive coral, capable of extending sweeper tentacles to defend its space.