Marine Depot

Marine Depot, as you may well know,  is the current leader in supplying marine and reef aquarium supplies. We simply try to make as many people (including both our staff and our customers) as happy as possible. We found that we have been able to accomplish this by maintaining extremely low prices, providing friendly customer service, and simply liking what we do.

MarineDepot.com‘s online purchase process is extremely simple. Click on the “BUY” button to add an item to your shopping cart. Click on the “View Cart” button to see what is in your shopping cart. From the “View Cart” screen, you can continue shopping or you can complete your order.

Please take advantage of MarineDepot.com‘s, industry-leading, product information database by clicking on the many links found throughout our website. If you have any questions about any product, please feel free to email or contact our customer service representatives.

Have some extra time and want a personal touch with your order? Naturally, orders over the telephone are not processed as fast as our fully automated online ordering system. However, there are a lot of benefits to ordering via telephone. First and foremost, our staff are hobbysts with extensive experience in marine aquarium and reef keeping. Since our hobby is not an exact science, their primary service is not to tell you what to purchase. We are here to take our time and let you know the options available so that you may make the most informed choices for your aquarium. Besides this important, industry-leading capability, our customer service representatives are highly trained in data entry and order handling.

Feel free to email us at customercare@marinedepot.com. We are staffed with reef hobbyists with an average saltwater and reefkeeping experience of about 15 years, and we will be more than happy to answer any of your questions.

Marine Depot is the current leader in supplying marine and reef aquarium supplies. We simply try to make as many people (including both our staff and our customers) as happy as possible. We found that we have been able to accomplish this by maintaining extremely low prices, providing friendly customer service, and simply liking what we do.

Please take advantage of Marine Depot’s, industry-leading, product information database by clicking on the many links found throughout our website. If you have any questions about any product, please feel free to email or contact our customer service representatives.

Have some extra time and want a personal touch with your order? Naturally, orders over the telephone are not processed as fast as our fully automated online ordering system. However, there are a lot of benefits to ordering via telephone. First and foremost, the members of our staff are hobbyists with extensive experience in marine aquarium and reef keeping. Since our hobby is not an exact science, their primary service is not to tell you what to purchase. We are here to take our time and let you know the options available so that you may make the most informed choices for your aquarium. Besides this important, industry-leading capability, our customer service representatives are highly trained in data entry and order handling.

We are committed to bringing top quality products to our customers at wholesale prices. By purchasing in high volumes and directly from manufacturers, we eliminate “the middleman” so we can pass the savings directly on to you.

We are dedicated to providing you:

• FREE Shipping—Limited Time Offer. Most orders over $175 are shipped free via UPS Ground, but charges may apply to oversized or heavy packages.
• Great Discount Deals—You’ll save money when you buy from Marine Depot.
• Superior Customer Service—We aim at providing you the quickest, most convenient and trouble-free ordering, handling, shipping and service.
• Excellent Selection—We vigorously use and test products so that they meet our high standards for quality.

Our staff members are experienced hobbyists with extensive knowledge in marine aquariums and reef keeping.

Email us at customercare@marinedepot.com or call us at 1-800-566-FISH (1-800-566-3474) or 1-714-385-0080 with any questions. Our store hours are: Monday–Friday, 7am–6pm PST & Saturday, 8am–4pm PST.

We are staffed with reef hobbyists with vast saltwater and reef keeping experience. We will be more than happy to answer any of your questions.

Marine Depot Blog Updates

• Kent Marine ProScraper II Algae Scraper Demo

  
  Every aquarium hobbyist knows the importance of regular tank maintenance. Unfortunately, for those of us with deeper tanks, it can be difficult to clean those hard-to-reach places. That's where Kent Marine's new Pro-Scraper II and Extension tool come in.
  
  

  

  The 6-Piece Kent Marine Pro-Scraper II kit includes everything you'll need to clean the cumbersome nooks and crannies in your aquarium. A comfy non-slip rubber grip fits perfectly in the palm of your hand. Extendable, corrosion-resistant fiberglass handles are built for a lifetime of cleaning and provide the proper leverage for scraping deep-down in your tank. To lock the handles in place, just twist the red connector to the right.
  
  The Pro-Scraper II includes three glass and acrylic-safe replacable blades, each designed for specific cleaning jobs. A fabric covered blade is used for fine cleaning and swabbing to get the inside glass as clean as the outside. The plastic blade is ideal for gently scraping algae from acrylic and glass tanks alike. The rust-resistant stainless-steel blade is recommended for removing coralline algae and calcified deposits from glass aquariums. 
  
  Blades slide into the head and snap securely into place. To remove the head, press the button and pull it out. Once you've got your desired scraper blade locked into the head, you can plug the head into the handle. Squeeze the sides of the clip and insert it into the slot. It will making a snapping noise when it attaches. Now you're ready to clean your aquarium.
  
  

  

  The Pro-Scraper II also includes a short handle for cleaning stubborn spots or tight areas. We find it useful for cleaning salt screep from the water line.
  
  The JBJ Pro-Scaper II is currently available in 5 sizes, from a 5 1/2" short handle to a Goliath 24" that extends to a full 36". The model used in our demonstration was the 16" to 24" variation, perfect for our 19" deep tank.
  
  If you have any questions about the JBJ Pro-Scraper II or any other aquarium products, give us a call at 1-800-566-FISH or leave us a comment in the comment section.

  
• Product Review: JBJ Unibody Dimmable 54 Watt 6500K-20000K LED Fixture

  Item: JBJ Unibody Dimmable 54 Watt 6500K-20000K LED Fixture

  Item Code: JB007721 (Blueberry Blue)
  
  Useful information:
  

  • Fits up to 5/8" rim
  • Faceplates available in multiple colors
  • Gooseneck mount raises approximately 7" above the rim, and 11" over the aquarium.
  • Feels durable, clamp and gooseneck felt solid, and did not wobble when attached to the aquarium.
  • Acrylic shield built-in protects the optics from moisture and splashes
  • 3W Edison LED's, 6 cool whites, 6 royal blues, and 6 blues.
  • Manual dimmer switch adds flexibility, but can also be controlled by an aquarium controller with its 0-10v two channel ports.
  • Excellent light spread, one unit actually lit up my 36x24x20 aquarium. Sorry, no PAR meter, but I would feel comfortable putting SPS corals in the center area of the light spread. 

  Nice quality box with a magnetic open/close flap

  Package contents: Unibody LED Fixture, Gooseneck mounting arm, Universal clamp on mount, Duo 700 driver, Fan power adapter. Also included was a 12 month warranty card.

  One of a kind - Marine Depot.com logo etched into the blue faceplate - Sexy!

  Top fan, slightly audible, but not too loud. Very similar to a regular computer fan. Using an Android App - Sound Meter, I had a 18dB increase when the fan was plugged in. Unit Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 0.92 inches

  18x 3W Edison LEDs, 6 Cool Whites, 6 Royal Blues, 6 Blues and it includes an acrylic splash guard.

  Gooseneck clamp mount

  Will fit on 5/8", and perhaps 3/4" if the plastic and rubber bumpers removed.

  Flexible gooseneck. The length of the gooseneck is perfect for aquariums up to 18 inches wide (front to back). On my 24 inch wide aquarium, if it were mounted on the back, the fixture would need to be pushed closer to the water surface extending and angling slightly for adequate coverage towards the front of the aquarium.

  Approximately 12 inches from the back of the clamp to the front of the fixture.

  Approximately 7 inches above the rim of the aquarium

  Duo 700 2 Channel Driver Box

  Manual sliding dimmer switches on the left for the white and blues. Rocker power switch for On-Off-Controller. This fixture can be controlled by aquarium controllers with 0-10v modules.

  Driver box can easily be mounted

  The unit will require 3 power outlets - One for whites, blues, and fan.

  The LED color setup with the cool whites in the center row.

  Baseline picture for comparison: ATI Sunpower 6x39W T5HO Fixture

  JBJ Unibody at 100% for both channels

  Whites at 0%, Blues at 100%

  Whites at 100%, Blues at 0%

  Whites and Blues at 100%

  Side profile with white and blues at 100%

  Final Thoughts:
  

  
  

  I was pleasantly surprised by the new dimmable light fixture from JBJ. I loved how I was able to manually dim the whites and blues seperately and get the color spectrum I wanted for my aquarium. Plus the optional 0-10v for aquarium controller functionality is definitely an added bonus. The gooseneck mount provides plenty of flexibility while at the same time feeling very solid and secured when attached to the aquarium.
  
  The pictures above were taken with a camera phone and they do not accurately display the colors that were seen in person. The LEDs provided a mesmerizing shimmer that added a whole new experience to the aquarium coming from T5 fluorescent lighting. The coverage that this one unit provided on a 36x24x20 aquarium was fantastic. I do not have a PAR meter, but I would feel comfortable keeping SPS corals in the center area of the fixture.
  
  JBJ has created a great product that looks as good as it functions, I would recommend it!
  
  

  
  

  
• Fragging Mushrooms!I've been trying to fill up real estate towards the sides and bottom of my reef, so I decided to frag some of my Red Mushrooms. I had about six heads on a single frag plug, which was making it hard to put in a lot of places in the tank, so I had no problem removing these. Not only will they attach to smaller pieces of rock rubble, but by cutting them, I will also have multiple new frags. I could potentially turn my six mushrooms into 24 mushrooms (best case scenario).
  

  

  
  First, get your Coral Propagation Tools. For cutting mushrooms, you will really only need a scalpel, but a razor blade will work well, too. Some tweezers or tongs may also be helpful. Here's a full list of items I used today:
  

  • Boston Aqua Farms Soft Coral Scalpel.
  • Dissekt-Rite Specimen Forceps, 10 inch (optional, but helpful for moving small pieces).
  • Lee`s Aquarium Specimen Container Small or other container for holding water and coral. Tupperware or other miscellaneous containers will work.
  • Plastic container to put frags in. Nothing special: I used a cheese container (use what's available).
  • Netting or bridal veil. I used some netting that came with some base rock I just bought.
  • Rubber bands.
  • Crushed coral or coral rubble (for the coral to attach to). I smashed a small piece of dry base rock.
  • Safety gear: Eye protection, latex gloves, and a face mask. Remember, when fragging soft coral there are liquids that can (and will) be squirted, splashed, etc. Some soft corals can contain toxins, so it's always better to be safe than sorry.

  Now to the propagation. Before I got started, I smashed a piece of dry base rock into rubble pieces. If you don't feel like smashing good rock, you can also use crushed coral media. Next, I got all of my propagation tools and supplies together. I removed the frag plug with my parent corals from the main tank and put them into a specimen container. I decided to work in my kitchen, as there is more lighting, a sink, and sturdy surfaces to work on (the floor next to my tank wouldn't due today).
  

  

    I put on the PPE (personal protective equipment), and I was now ready to work. Using the scalpel, I cut the mushrooms off the plug. Then I cut the disks (mushrooms) into quarters (four pieces) with clean, smooth cuts. When cutting mushrooms, you want to get a little bit of the mouth for each piece. I did this to all of the mushrooms on the frag. After cutting each mushroom, I put the pieces into the plastic container (in my case, a cheese container) with the rubble rock. I covered the container with the netting, and secured it with two rubber bands. I carefully submerged the whole container into my aquarium, taking caution not to drop it in so quickly that the new pieces would float out. I don't have a frag tank set up, so they're in my display aquarium. Now it's time to play the waiting game...
  

  

  

  The pieces will eventually attach to the rubble pieces, forming many new mushrooms. Once they have attached, I can glue the small rocks to frag plugs to trade with friends, or glue the rubble to live rock to take up some of that vacant real estate.
  

  

  
• Marine Depot Coupon Codes: January 2012

  

  20% off Aqua Vision Aquatics Coral Dip Solution - 1 oz
  Use Coupon at checkout: CORALDIP20
  Valid From 1/1/2012 - 1/31/2012

  
  

  

  20% off Zoo Med Aqua Cool Aquarium Cooling Fan
  Use Coupon at checkout: ZMCOOLFAN20
  Valid From 1/1/2012 - 1/31/2012

  
  

  

  20% off JBJ NanoZapp 3 Watt Inline UV Sterilizer
  Use Coupon at checkout: JBJZAPP20OFF
  Valid From 1/1/2012 - 1/31/2012

  
  

  

  10% off AquaMaxx Carbon One Activated Carbon Filter Media
  Use Coupon at checkout: CARBONONE10
  Valid From 1/1/2012 - 1/31/2012

  
• Unboxing: NextReef MR1 Media Reactor

  

  Media reactors are increasingly making their way onto the equipment roster of many aquariums and into many homes. Today, the NextReef MR1 Media Reactor made it into my home. I love getting to test equipment on my tank. It's a tough job, but someones got to do it... Now on to the unboxing!
  
  Upon initial inspection of the reactor, I was first taken back by the physical dimensions of the reactor and its generous aquarium size rating! The MR1 is rated for use on saltwater aquariums up to 250 gallons saltwater, and up to 500 gallons for freshwater tanks!
  
  Dimensions:
  Height: 16" Overall Height / 14" Reaction Chamber
  Width: 6" Overall
  Reaction Chamber: 14" x 4"
  Total Capacity: 155 cubic inches / .68 gallons / 86 fluid ounces / 2.6 litre
  
  Next, I noticed the quality of design and solid construction. These reactors are solid, designed to last, and hand constructed in the U.S.A. The pieces and joints are channel-cut for maximum strength and strong bonding. This allows the pieces to sit tightly together before they are bonded, preventing leaks from the body. Holding the reactor, you can tell it's made with heavy gauge domestic acrylic, built to last heavy use.
  

  

  
  

  

  
  The lid features a thumbscrew design with six thumb screws. This design not only provides a tight, secure seal it also allows for easy access when it's time to change the media. The acrylic lid is tapped and threaded to connect to two 90 degree 1/2" elbows. These elbows thread in securely, and to prevent a leak, Teflon tape is included for the threads. Hose barbs are also included to attach your flexible vinyl tubing to the elbows securely, so you won't have to worry about leaks.
  

  

  
  The NextReef MR1 can be placed in your sump or next to your aquarium or sump. You can also use the included removable MR1 Hang-On Adapter to hang the reactor from the back (or side) of your aquarium or sump.
  
  The MR1 is easy to assemble.
  

  1. First, unpack all the pieces to ensure the package is complete. 
  2. Second fill the reactor with your media of choice. (You may need to rinse media first; follow the directions included with whatever media you choose to use.) Ensure that your media is "sandwiched" between the two sponges.
  3. Assemble the lid. Put a piece of the included Teflon tape on the threads of the 90 degree elbows and tighten. I would recommend installing the center elbow first as it's easier to spin it around to install it... to each their own.
  4. Attach the lid. If you hanging this from your aquarium or sump, you will want to attach the removable MR1 Hang-On Adapter at this time. Evenly hand tighten the thumbscrews. Ensure a tight seal.
  5. Connect your vinyl tubing to reactor and pump. Use the included plastic hose clamps to ensure a tight fit.

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  That's about it. The MR1 is easy to assemble and has a solid quality design. The NextReef MR1 Media Reactor is perfect perfect for phosphate control, de-nitrification or fluidized sand filtration and, as an added bonus, is ozone safe! You can view the MR1 Reactor and other NextReef Reactors at Marine Depot's NextReef Water Filters page.
  
  Need more information on media reactors? Be sure to read How To Setup A Media Reactor by Keith MacNeil on the Marine Depot Knowledge Base or contact the Marine Depot Reef Squad at 800.566.FISH!