So Where's All the MACNA News?

Fade2White12 · 08/30/2014, 09:36 AM

Couldn't make it this year, unfortunately, but normally we get a lot of news the first day about any new major product releases. I've been surfing around some of the more responsive outlets (ReefBu1lders, AquaNerd, etc.), but the only major announcement so far is a new dosing pump? Really?

Is his year just a slow conference, product wise? Anyone in Denver have any other news that hasn't been reported?

that Fish Guy · 08/30/2014, 03:57 PM

Kessil and ai announced new lights

basser1 · 08/30/2014, 04:07 PM

IDK.... Does longfin clownfish from SA count??

mypepper · 08/30/2014, 05:00 PM

I've been checking the ************ website every hour since yesterday morning, and it seems this will probably go down as the weakest Macna event ever.

I was hoping for some big new from Digital Aquatics regarding their new wireless cloud based add on for the Reef Keeper Elite system.

Maybe Sunday will be the new ground breaking equipment announcements for us reefers.....Let's hope so?

For my own big news, CNC Reef has completed the Oshun unibody prototype for my vega spare parts that I was left with after upgrading to the Hydra 52.

Within two weeks or less, I will have a new and improved heat sink for the rebirth of my AI Vega components, thanks to Chris at CNC Reef. Just to let you know, Chris is the real deal and his professionalism and quality of work is superb.

Happy reefing,
Randy

dryworm · 08/30/2014, 05:11 PM

MACNA is probably up in smoke this year. we might have to let the fog clear before we get some news.

Reefvet · 08/30/2014, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dryworm

MACNA is probably up in smoke this year. we might have to let the fog clear before we get some news.

albano · 08/30/2014, 05:31 PM

There's some news...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2438346

that Fish Guy · 08/30/2014, 06:14 PM

I am most interested in Anything New From the Following Companies

Kessil
EcoTech (LED and Power Heads)
Aqua Illuminations
Ecoxotic
Build My LED
Maxspect Razor

If anybody is at MACNA please let me know if any of these companies have anything new.

slipknot23 · 08/30/2014, 07:04 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5658OBeUIeE

pmrossetti · 08/30/2014, 09:21 PM

That's it?

that Fish Guy · 08/30/2014, 09:38 PM

Did none of the companies redo any of their Big Flagship Lights?

You always see a Bunch of those Upgraded at MACNA.

Kessil
Ecotech
AI
GHL
Maxspect

Were all the New Lights Little Nano Lights?

Is this the Worst MACNA Ever? (In Terms of New Products Anyways)?

moondoggy4 · 08/30/2014, 11:53 PM

Its kinda of always the same, people there are having lots of fun and just do not have enough time to post. On the equipment side nothing earth shattering as of yet I do like the new AI puck nano led should go nicely on my 12'' cube hopefully it is not to pricey.

that Fish Guy · 08/31/2014, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

Its kinda of always the same, people there are having lots of fun and just do not have enough time to post. On the equipment side nothing earth shattering as of yet I do like the new AI puck nano led should go nicely on my 12'' cube hopefully it is not to pricey.

It is $199

Wireless to so you Don't Need a Controller or Director.

45 Watts / 7 Colors

It may or may not come with the Gooseneck too?

Kessil is going to have problems with this light.

The Kessil better not be 300 like I have heard.

Can somebody ask David at the Kessil Booth How much the A160 will be?

I love the Kessil but these are the Problems with it Vs. the AI

Gooseneck is Definetly separate (Another 35.00)
Controller is Separate (Another 100.00)
Less Power than the AI Light.
Most Likely more Expensive too (Have to wait to verify this).

n2585722 · 08/31/2014, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mypepper

I've been checking the ************ website every hour since yesterday morning, and it seems this will probably go down as the weakest Macna event ever.

I was hoping for some big new from Digital Aquatics regarding their new wireless cloud based add on for the Reef Keeper Elite system.

Digital Aquatics has their new controller on display. It is called Archon. It is wireless and wired. It has 2 ports built in one pH and the other can be either pH or ORP. It has 4 buss ports. It also has 4 PCM 4 0-10 volt output. And some I/O for switch type inputs. It is a little larger than the RKE head unit.The RKE modules and RKL modules can be used on the new system. The system will update the modules without having to unplug them from the system. Since it is web based it can be used with any computer, tablet, ipad or smart phone. They also will be releasing a dosing pump module and two new power bars one with 4 outlets and one with 8 outlets. The 8 outlet one will have 4 buss outputs. Check the Digital Aquatics Facebook page. I think there or some pictures posted.

Thanks,
Danny

unze · 08/31/2014, 09:03 AM

So far seems there Is nothing new this year thast is really interesting. Boring.

Tzwizzle · 08/31/2014, 10:15 AM

Maxspect had one of their new "rip tide" gyre pumps on display. I think these are going to be the next big thing when it comes to wave making. They are completely adjustable and going to retail cheaper then the ecotechs. Additionally they have a much cleaner look then a bulky powered imo. I think the guy said the are shooting for end of the year and have various sizes in the works.

Fury165 · 08/31/2014, 10:31 AM

Apex has released their DŌS – Dosing and Fluid Metering System. According to their FB page
"It will be out in time for Christmas and will have a retail price of $349.95"

http://www.neptunesystems.com/dos/

moondoggy4 · 08/31/2014, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by that Fish Guy

It is $199

Wireless to so you Don't Need a Controller or Director.

45 Watts / 7 Colors

It may or may not come with the Gooseneck too?

Kessil is going to have problems with this light.

The Kessil better not be 300 like I have heard.

Can somebody ask David at the Kessil Booth How much the A160 will be?

I love the Kessil but these are the Problems with it Vs. the AI

Gooseneck is Definetly separate (Another 35.00)
Controller is Separate (Another 100.00)
Less Power than the AI Light.
Most Likely more Expensive too (Have to wait to verify this).

Thanks my thoughts exactly, for a 12'' cube the AI would look nicer, but harder to put a HOB filter on it so the Kessil has the advantage there.

sean2sean · 08/31/2014, 11:42 AM

did apex also introduce something called the "wav?"

mypepper · 08/31/2014, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2585722

Digital Aquatics has their new controller on display. It is called Archon. It is wireless and wired. It has 2 ports built in one pH and the other can be either pH or ORP. It has 4 buss ports. It also has 4 PCM 4 0-10 volt output. And some I/O for switch type inputs. It is a little larger than the RKE head unit.The RKE modules and RKL modules can be used on the new system. The system will update the modules without having to unplug them from the system. Since it is web based it can be used with any computer, tablet, ipad or smart phone. They also will be releasing a dosing pump module and two new power bars one with 4 outlets and one with 8 outlets. The 8 outlet one will have 4 buss outputs. Check the Digital Aquatics Facebook page. I think there or some pictures posted.

Thanks,
Danny

Hello Danny,

Thanks so much for the update on the new Digital Aquatics controller, which you just made me a very happy camper.

It's going to be so nice to access the controller over the cloud and update the DA modules without having to upgrade them individually. I also hear the graphics engine for monitoring the different probe's is vastly improved as well.

Thanks again for the great news,
Randy

unze · 08/31/2014, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Maxspect had one of their new "rip tide" gyre pumps on display. I think these are going to be the next big thing when iblockeds to wave making. They are completely adjustable and going to retail cheaper then the ecotechs.*

they do look good, but quality will not be close to ecotech and looks like they will need frequent servicing as they will get block quickly.

n2585722 · 08/31/2014, 12:41 PM

I did not get a chance to look at all the screens but the one I did see look very good.

mypepper · 08/31/2014, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2585722

I did not get a chance to look at all the screens but the one I did see look very good.

Thanks so much for your feedback and if anyone at the Macna show can snap a few pictures of the graphic screens pertaining to PH, Salinity, ORP or Temp monitoring of the new DA controller, that woulld be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Randy

GroktheCube · 08/31/2014, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unze

they do look good, but quality will not be close to ecotech and looks like they will need frequent servicing as they will get block quickly.

Why do you think that?

I dont think the rotor will catch any more gunk than a prop, and we can't judge quality yet, but Maxspect isn't really known for junky products.

Reefvet · 08/31/2014, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unze

they do look good, but quality will not be close to ecotech and looks like they will need frequent servicing as they will get block quickly.

Says the guy who's never seen one, touched one or even been in the same room as one.

08/30/2014, 09:36 AM	#1
Fade2White12 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 271	So Where's All the MACNA News? Couldn't make it this year, unfortunately, but normally we get a lot of news the first day about any new major product releases. I've been surfing around some of the more responsive outlets (ReefBu1lders, AquaNerd, etc.), but the only major announcement so far is a new dosing pump? Really? Is his year just a slow conference, product wise? Anyone in Denver have any other news that hasn't been reported?

08/30/2014, 05:11 PM	#5
dryworm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: dayton, ky Posts: 113	MACNA is probably up in smoke this year. we might have to let the fog clear before we get some news. __________________ When it was all said and done. More was said than done.

08/30/2014, 05:31 PM	#7
albano SALTWATER since '73 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katonah, NY/ San Fernando Ca./ Sea Isle City NJ Posts: 6,210	There's some news... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2438346 __________________ ______________________________________ Jan. '11 TOTM Manhattan Reefs Current Tank Info: 500g & 200g acrylic DTs/2 separate reef systems

08/31/2014, 10:31 AM	#17
Fury165 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 160	Apex has released their DŌS – Dosing and Fluid Metering System. According to their FB page "It will be out in time for Christmas and will have a retail price of $349.95" http://www.neptunesystems.com/dos/ Last edited by Fury165; 08/31/2014 at 10:35 AM. Reason: Added more info on pricing and availability

08/30/2014, 03:57 PM	#2
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	Kessil and ai announced new lights

08/30/2014, 04:07 PM	#3
basser1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So. Indiana Posts: 1,109	IDK.... Does longfin clownfish from SA count??

08/30/2014, 05:00 PM	#4
mypepper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Mateo, Ca Posts: 422	I've been checking the ************ website every hour since yesterday morning, and it seems this will probably go down as the weakest Macna event ever. I was hoping for some big new from Digital Aquatics regarding their new wireless cloud based add on for the Reef Keeper Elite system. Maybe Sunday will be the new ground breaking equipment announcements for us reefers.....Let's hope so? For my own big news, CNC Reef has completed the Oshun unibody prototype for my vega spare parts that I was left with after upgrading to the Hydra 52. Within two weeks or less, I will have a new and improved heat sink for the rebirth of my AI Vega components, thanks to Chris at CNC Reef. Just to let you know, Chris is the real deal and his professionalism and quality of work is superb. Happy reefing, Randy

08/30/2014, 06:14 PM	#8
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	I am most interested in Anything New From the Following Companies Kessil EcoTech (LED and Power Heads) Aqua Illuminations Ecoxotic Build My LED Maxspect Razor If anybody is at MACNA please let me know if any of these companies have anything new.

08/30/2014, 07:04 PM	#9
slipknot23 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: new columbia .pa Posts: 283	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5658OBeUIeE

08/30/2014, 09:21 PM	#10
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	That's it?

08/30/2014, 09:38 PM	#11
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	Did none of the companies redo any of their Big Flagship Lights? You always see a Bunch of those Upgraded at MACNA. Kessil Ecotech AI GHL Maxspect Were all the New Lights Little Nano Lights? Is this the Worst MACNA Ever? (In Terms of New Products Anyways)?

08/30/2014, 11:53 PM	#12
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Its kinda of always the same, people there are having lots of fun and just do not have enough time to post. On the equipment side nothing earth shattering as of yet I do like the new AI puck nano led should go nicely on my 12'' cube hopefully it is not to pricey.

08/31/2014, 09:03 AM	#15
unze Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 411	So far seems there Is nothing new this year thast is really interesting. Boring.

08/31/2014, 10:15 AM	#16
Tzwizzle Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 283	Maxspect had one of their new "rip tide" gyre pumps on display. I think these are going to be the next big thing when it comes to wave making. They are completely adjustable and going to retail cheaper then the ecotechs. Additionally they have a much cleaner look then a bulky powered imo. I think the guy said the are shooting for end of the year and have various sizes in the works.

08/31/2014, 11:42 AM	#19
sean2sean Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: El Monte, CA Posts: 722	did apex also introduce something called the "wav?"

08/31/2014, 12:41 PM	#22
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	I did not get a chance to look at all the screens but the one I did see look very good.