Reef Cafe has launched and we are sure you will love it.

We are taking prebook orders. The Reef Cafe is a unique and better way for reef tanks to be fed. Reef Cafe offers never ending variety with value and fresh whole ingredients.  John Tullock and Ralph Cabage have finished a…..

Aquavitro Carbonate Delivers

admin | October 24, 2012

“Aquavitro” is Seachem’s best-in-class product line and is not sold online. I have begun testing the various offerings in this product range, and will share the results with Dealer Lounge members. I used the product to increase the carbonate hardness,…..

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AquaLife ACTIVATE vs Dr. Tim’s One and Only

admin | October 23, 2012

by John Tullock Copyright © 2012 by Aquarium Life Support Systems. All rights reserved. Laboratory tests confirm that AquaLife ACTIVATE for Saltwater has more live bacteria and cycles the tank faster that Dr. Tim’s. Download the full report here. Tell us…..

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The “Showcasing” Problem

admin | October 22, 2012

by John Tullock Copyright © 2012, Aquarium Life Support Systems. All rights reserved. Anyone who has been in the retail business has heard, and probably uttered, the line, “This job would be great if it just weren’t for those pesky…..

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Testing Aquarium Additives

admin | October 15, 2012

by John Tullock Copyright (C) 2012 Aquarium Life Support Systems. All rights reserved. Every year brings additional new products to maintain water chemistry. This has been the case since the inception of reef-keeping in the 1980s. Indeed, water conditioners and…..

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Top Ten Reasons to Own an Aquarium

admin | October 15, 2012

1. No fleas, no hair! 2. A conversation piece for any room. 3. More stimulating than TV or Play Station. 4. Hours and hours of unsupervised entertainment for you and your cat. 5. More romantic than candlelight. 6. At least…..

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Don’t Let the Internet Do Your Selling!

admin | September 12, 2012

by John Tullock Copyright (C) 2012 Aquarium Life Support Systems. All rights reserved. I know exactly how you feel. When I went into the aquarium business, my primary concern was helping my customers avoid mistakes, sharing my knowledge and taking…..

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Product Evaluations Begin

admin | August 15, 2012

One of the goals of the Aqualife Dealer Lounge is to conduct product evaluations in real-life situations, so we can share the best advice on helping your customers get the most out of their hobby. For example, in order to…..

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Member Review: Sicce Voyager Stream Pumps

admin | August 13, 2012

Why is this product Best-in-Class? Quietest operation of any pump in its size range Lowest energy use of any pump in its size range Lowest heat transfer to water of any pump in its size range  No clicking or noise…..

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Member Review: LED Lighting Systems

admin | August 13, 2012

Aquarium Lighting and the State of LED Technology for Aquariums by Ralph Cabage Copyright © 2012 by Aqualife Support Systems. All Rights Reserved. There is no question that you have choices in LED lighting. There is also no question you…..

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Member Review: Fluval Flora Aquarium Kit

admin | August 13, 2012

Fluval’s 7.9 gallon aquarium kit comes with everything the novice needs to establish a healthy tank of live plants. While I note a couple of negatives, mentioned below, overall this is a great value for the consumer. Dealers should offer…..

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