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July 1, 2009 - Updates on CAL AQUA LABS Products!

We anticipate the arrival of our CAL AQUA glassware to be on Wednesday July 15, 2009. All CAL AQUA items will be in stock and available for sale at that time, or shortly after.

Out of stock CAL AQUA items are currently available for pre-order, while supplies last. All orders placed containing pre-order items will be held for shipment until complete and will be shipped to you on or soon after July 15, 2009.

We will have the the "Double Check" drop checker, the "Oracle" drop checker, the 13mm / Nano Fluxus System filter pipes.

Also, check out the brand new CAL AQUA "Nano" drop checker. It is designed for use in nano aquariums 1 to 15 gallons.

Like us here at GLA, you may find that the number of aquariums in your home or office is ever-increasing. It's interesting how our aquariums become such a huge part of our lives, as our knowledge and interest in the hobby expands. We are always finding inspiration and seeking adventure in new planted aquarium setups. This can be expensive, however, when you realize the need to supply CO₂ to multiple tanks.

We know that CO₂ regulators can be an expensive investment, this is why we have designed and built our custom GLA manifolds. With these manifolds, you can use a single CO₂ regulator to supply CO₂ to multiple planted aquariums. The manifolds are easily installed on the solenoid of your CO₂ regulator. You can use the Dual Manifold to supply CO₂ to two aquariums, and the Triple Manifold to supply CO₂ to up to three aquariums.

Our custom CO₂ manifolds are designed with Fabco needle valves for increased precision, and built in Clippard check valves for added protection. The manifolds are designed for use with our glass inline bubble counters.

Our new GLA and Ultimate CO2 Regulators are designed to be the best custom CO2 pressure regulators available to planted tank hobbyists. They are built to be extremely dependable, accurate, and durable. We have definitely outdone ourselves with these regulators and are excited to finally be able to offer them to our customers.

These custom regulators feature an industrial grade Smith regulator body, unique Sure-Seat technology with a copper-nickel filter to block debris from entering the high pressure seat, a durable, reinforced Neoprene diaphragm, polycarbonate shatter resistant gauge lenses, and a high quality corrosive-resistant body. Overall, these regulators are built to last, to be extremely accurate, and to function seamlessly for many years.

Don't know what all of this means? Well, take our word for it, all-in-all, this regulator is awesome, the best custom regulator available on the market.

Check it out! It is available with or without the option of a built in bubble counter, so you can opt to use it with one of our glass inline bubble counters.

May 12, 2009 - We Have FERKA Products & We Know They Work!

We have added a selection of FERKA supplements to our product selection. We are excited about these, because we have used them with our own tanks and know that they work well to promote overall plant health, healthy leaves, stronger stems, and enhanced maturation. We recently used the FERKA Aquabase on our newest planted tank setup, which was chosen as tank of the month on Aquatic Plant Central. We were able to grow a thriving planted aquarium using decorative, nutritionally void substrate with the addition of FERKA Aquabase alone. Check out our tank setup on APC Forum.

May 12, 2009 - We Have a New Look!

We have given our website a fun makeover. We hope that it will inspire your planted aquariums to grow even greener. As always, we are here to help you in your planted tank endeavors, whether you are a newbie, an intermediate, or an expert, there is always something new to learn. Give us a call or send us an email if you need our assistance for anything and our knowledge can grow together.

Also we have posted snippets of some of our customers' testimonials. If you would like to share anything with us or our customers, please let us know.

Check out our monthly special! We are going to post a new special every month so keep checking back.

February 10, 2009 - Join the Community at our Brand New Forum - Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts.com

Become a member of our brand new Aquatic Plant Enthusiast community forum. Share your passion for aquatic plants and the planted aquarium with others who share the same interest. Get answers to your planted aquarium questions and help other enthusiasts in need. We hope the forum will be a great place for you to learn and share everything you can about the planted aquarium.

Also, for Floridians, check out the new Florida Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts Club and become a member to meet and share interests with members in your local community.

January 31, 2009 - KH Standard - 250 mL's of It!

We are excited to announce that we are now offering large 250 mL bottles of lab certified KH Standard / 4 degree KH (4 dKH). KH Standard is a solution, or analytical standard, with a known KH; when combined with pH Indicator (Bromothymol Blue), in a drop checker, it creates the appropriate solution to accurately measure CO₂ levels in the planted aquarium.

Check out our Planted Aquarium Blog to learn more about the Drop Checker, KH Standard, and the Science behind it.

January 29, 2009 - The Beast Has Arrived - The New Nature Beast CO₂ Regulator

We have added a fantastic new custom CO₂ regulator to our selection, The Nature Beast. The unique design of this regulator allows you to use an inline bubble counter that can be positioned above your aquarium stand for easy observation of your CO₂ bubble rate.

January 27, 2009 - A New Complete System, with a Twist - The Primo CO₂ System

This Primo CO₂ System has added a new twist to our selection of complete CO₂ systems. In addition to our super-precise Primo Regulator, the system includes an automatic timer that simultaneously controls your CO₂ Regulator and aquarium lights in order to promote an ideal environment for photosynthesis. The system includes a 5 lb cylinder and can be upgraded to include a 10 lb cylinder.

January 26, 2009 - A High Quality Glass Diffuser that Doubles as a Bubble Counter - True Symbiosis

It is true symbiosis, a CO₂ diffuser and bubble counter together in one high quality glass piece. The CO₂ Diffuser - Spiro is available in three sizes: 900, 500, & 300. The ceramic plate and internal spiral provide effective CO₂ diffusion and allow you to easily count the number of bubbles per second passing through the spiral and entering the aquarium.

January 26, 2009 - High Grade Brass Check Valve - The Arrow Marks the Flow

This tiny new addition to our inventory is one of the most important items you can invest in. This high grade Brass Check Valve permits flow in one direction only, into the aquarium. It prevents water from back-siphoning from your aquarium into the vital components of your CO₂ system.

December 16, 2008 - NEW Limited Edition Victor CO₂ Regulator

We have added a new Victor Dual Stage Regulator with a chrome plated forged brass body, Delrin cap bushing, and Sintered inlet filter to our selection of CO₂ regulators. It is built with a Clippard solenoid and a super precise Fabco NV-55 needle valve. It is beautiful.

December 15, 2008 - NEW Aquascaping Scissors

Check out our newest aquascaping Scissors: Straight, Angled, and Spring. They are smaller in size for improved control and precise trimming. The Spring Scissors are great for trimming mosses. The Straight and Angled Scissors, ideal for trimming stem plants and undergrowth, are made of surgical stainless steel and measure from 4 to 6 inches.

December 4, 2008 - NEW Paintball CO₂ Regulator

We have added another great regulator to our collection of custom built regulators, the Paintball CO₂ Regulator. We are extremely excited about, and very proud of, this one. We know it can be difficult to find a reliable, well-crafted Paintball regulator. That's what inspired us to design and build this one. It is built to be the most reliable paintball regulator on the market and it has a two (2) year guarantee. It features the same Cornelius regulator body and Clippard solenoid as our standard regulators but is designed to be mounted on a paintball cylinder.

November 11, 2008 - Customize the New Primo Regulator

You can now customize the manifold of the new Primo Regulator to supply CO₂ to up to Six Aquariums. Decrease the amount of equipment under your tanks by using one regulator and CO₂ cylinder in place of several. Custom manifold's include bubble counters and needle valves so you can control the output of CO₂ per tank.

November 9, 2008 - Are your leaves green, Share your Testimonials

Our Planted Aquarium Blog is in full swing. Check out our customers' testimonials and share your own testimonial. We look forward to hearing from you.

November 8, 2008 - Introducing the NEW Primo CO₂ Regulator

We are excited to introduce our new custom Primo CO₂ Regulator. This regulator features a super precise custom Fabco NV-55 needle valve and dual check valves for added moisture protection.

November 4, 2008 - Our Planted Aquarium Blog

Finally, our Planted Aquarium Blog is ready and live. We have posted a video on "How to Setup a Pressurized CO₂ System". We hope this video will be helpful to those planted tank newbies who are ready to dive into their first Complete CO₂ System. We understand how intimidating this can be and we hope to help in any way possible.

November 1, 2008 - Customize your CO₂ Regulators and Complete CO₂ Systems

We have added capabilities for further customization of our Ultimate and Choice Regulators and Complete CO₂ Systems. You can now customize the manifold of the Ultimate and Choice Regulators to supply CO₂ to up to Six Aquariums. Its like having like having six regulators for the price of two. You can also upgrade the CO₂ Cylinder size to a 10 lb Cylinder for the Ultimate and Choice Complete CO₂ Systems.

October 15, 2008 - The NEW "Oracle" from CAL AQUA LABS

After a long wait, the "Oracle" has finally arrived. The unequaled CAL AQUA LABS "Oracle" Drop Checker features a center white column which facilitates precise color identification for accurate measurement of CO₂ levels in the aquarium.

Also check out the new CAL AQUA "Double Counter" which functions as both a normal and high-flow bubble counter in one elegant design.

October 15, 2008 - The NEW "Double Counter" from CAL AQUA LABS

The CAL AQUA "Double Counter" which functions as both a normal and high-flow bubble counter in one elegant design.