Eshopps Curve
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The new Eshopps Curve LED Refugium Filter has been released and we expect to receive them next week. The Eshopps Curve is powered by a small cluster of 3 x 3 watt 6,500 Kelvin CREE LEDs. The 6,500K color temperature is perfect for growing macroalgae in a refugium if you are an aquarist that prefers to have a refugium under tank.
In our opinion, the best feature is the sleek aluminum housing which easily fastens to the sump wall with a nylon thumb screw. This light is sure to be a hit for aquarists that like a little macroalgae in their refugium. The Curve dimentions are listed as 3 15/16" x 4-5/8" x 1-3/4".
Compatibility with certain sumps is the only point of concern with the design. The Eshopps Curve LED Refugium Filter, as presently designed, will not mount to sumps that use sump wall euro-style bracing such as the popular Trigger Sumps. One resolution would be to fashion an acrylic attachment point to the Refugium top bracing. Hmm, maybe we should get in touch with our friends at Trigger Systems about this opportunity?
The Eshopps Curve will sell for $79.99 and pre-orders are being accepted at Aquarium Specialty at this time.
