Magbalance, designed to remove algae deposits quickly and simply, is constructed in such a way that if it slips from the wall, it remains upright in the water and the textile section does not come into contact with the sand at the bottom, according to the company. Two different models are available.

“Your First Marine Aquarium” is a book designed to provide information and advice to help hobbyists maintain an optimal environment for marine life. Topics include water chemistry, temperature, important aspects of saltwater aquarium maintenance, populating the tank, step-by-step directions for daily care and more, according to the publisher. The book contains checklists, sidebars and color photos.

Instant Ocean Sea Salt, which is free of nitrates and phosphates and contains every major, minor and trace element necessary to create the ideal marine aquarium, features a redesign in its packaging to aid retailers and consumers with improved shelf visibility, according to the company.

Microbe-Lift Algaway 5.4 is formulated to control algae in freshwater aquariums. For use in acrylic or glass aquariums, it is fast-acting and not harmful to fish or live ornamental plants, according to the company.

The Oceanic Preston Home Collection combines a timeless, classic style with fine craftsmanship and ultimate functionality for hobbyists, according to the company. Details include raised panel doors, decorative hardware, digital timers, ventilation fans, water-resistant tops and a laminated canopy interior. The collection is available in mahogany and espresso finishes.

The Oceanic BioCube Protein Skimmer, which consists of a heavy-duty air pump, air-flow valve, skimmer and tubing, is designed to quietly and efficiently remove harmful organics from saltwater environments. It fits into the built-in filtration system in the back of a BioCube aquarium and is easy to clean and simple to set up, according to the company.

Instant Ocean Reef Crystals have new packaging designs that aim to aid retailers and consumers with improved shelf visibility. Formulated for use in reef aquariums, the crystals are enriched with essential elements, such as calcium, trace elements, vitamins and a metal detoxifier in beneficial concentrations greater than those in natural seawater, according to the company.

“Marine Reef Aquarium Handbook” contains the latest scientific discoveries and aquarium techniques for keeping and propagating living corals, according to the publisher. It also features information on keeping sponges, echinoderms, mollusks, crustaceans and fish, as well as advice on eliminating diseases and parasites in a marine aquarium.

Owners of AquaVista wall-mounted and desktop aquariums now have the option of turning their favorite photographs, logos or images into customized backgrounds for their aquariums. This adds more life to the home or office and also makes a great gift, according to the company.

The Tetra Whisper EX aquarium filtration systems incorporate a Timestrip visual elapsed-time monitor in the unit. The product is unique because the easy-to-use and easy-to-read Timestrip technology indicates when the aquarium filter should be replaced, according to the company.