EcoTech and AI merged

[redseamax130d]

ecotech and aqua illumination merger

So I just got this email from aqua illumination saying they just merged with ecotech. Hopefully the ai lights and ecotech pumps will work together

 

[jcdeng]

Just found out EcoTech and AI merged. Fanboys of either company get mixed feelings?:kiss:

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

Oh boy here comes something insane I bet!!

 

[jackson6745]

No, I dislike both

 

[b-ridge]

Yeah for a extra/another $500 they will

 

[dubs]

I hate both companies I guess one of them couldn't out do mh so now I guess the 2 together is going try I only wonder what the fixtures are going to cost? ??

 

[jcdeng]

they might come out with an mh/t5/led combo light that will cost 1000 per 12 inch unit. ;-)

 

[Juggernot55]

Dubs nobodys asking you about mh. Get out of here lol

 

[FocusReefing]

Who bought who?

 

[Dtech07]

Heres the write up:
http://reefbuilders.com/2014/02/24/ecotech-marine-aqua-illumination-merge/

 

[kres1024]

I hate both companies I guess one of them couldn't out do mh so now I guess the 2 together is going try I only wonder what the fixtures are going to cost? ??

Hey buddy,
Really ,the ai LEDs are doing great for my tank!

When you gonna swing by again?

 

[jackson6745]

This is true. Kres gets amazing colors under ai led, Randy under radions but they are a very small minority. I've been around the last year trying to like led and even trying a radion g2 for a while. I find the more powerful LEDs are damaging to sps In low nutrient environments. I'm not quite sure what the reason is. Maybe par hot spots from direct focus, maybe uv... I don't know. Until one of these big companies addresses this issue in depth (I don't accept acclimation as an answer over several months), I will not be spending any money on a fixture, or several actually. This is based on my observation of seeing many reefs and noticing common characteristics.
If you have a difference of opinion please direct me to a system to see. Like I said, I want to have led over my tank for low heat, low profile, and low energy, but my priority is sps color and I'm not willing to have crap color for several months if not longer.

 

[ChrisB]

Ecotech + AI Merger

Announcement by Eco Tech & AI:


"EcoTech Marine, AquaIllumination Join Forces

Today is an exciting day for EcoTech Marine, as we announce our merger with AquaIllumination (C2 Development, Inc.) Even more meaningful is what this news means for you, our customers, the most important part of our business. Our partnership with AquaIllumination will provide endless opportunities for development and innovation beyond what we already provide, while staying true to you, our partners from the beginning.

Since our start more than a decade ago, we?ve valued our customers? support above all else. We intend to remain true to that ideal, as does AquaIllumination. Each brand will remain a separate entity and continue to manufacture distinct product lines, but the shared ownership will allow each of us to improve and grow.

We share many core values with AquaIllumination, including a customer-focused business model, highly advanced technology and a commitment to American manufacturing. Because of our similar interests, this partnership will create economies of scale in production and greater efficiencies in all business areas. These advancements are intended to serve you, as our combined software and engineering teams will be able to develop more innovative products to fill and exceed every one of your needs. Customers will be the most significant beneficiaries of this merger, as you will receive even better, ever-improving products from the same brands you know and trust.

We?re thrilled to be partnering with AquaIllumination and we look forward to leveraging this new connection while we remain devoted to you, our loyal customers.

From the founders of EcoTech Marine
Tim Marks, Patrick Clasen and Justin Lawyer"


I would love to see what they come up with.

 

[FocusReefing]

I have no experience with sps or leds. And im leaning towards t5 persoanlly when I start with sps. But that 800g tank over at vivid aquariums is having great success with radions on half their tank. Just a thought.

 

[dubs]

Kres I Told U Along Time Ago ur Tank Is Incredible For A Led Tank So Ur A Exception and u r my friend so u know now how that goes lol

One of these day I'll swing by crib I have some frags to swap with u and I know u have some for me over there

 

[kres1024]

Kres I Told U Along Time Ago ur Tank Is Incredible For A Led Tank So Ur A Exception and u r my friend so u know now how that goes lol

One of these day I'll swing by crib I have some frags to swap with u and I know u have some for me over there

I know just busting your chops..lol
Yea swing by whenever ,got some stuff for you also

 

[lcj2046]

Mh lights are like tube tv.... dubs! flat tv screen leds are are the future! similar technology. Come see me. I have great coral grow using radions G2.Corals pop under leds.Dubs step up to flat screen over your tank lol

 

[E.intheC]

It's really too soon to tell, but it looks like there won't be too many changes. They're still maintaining two separate product lines, processes, divisions.. what's the point here? I'm sure they'll have stronger buying power with the "company" being larger but will we see that trickle down to the consumers? Highly doubtful. If anything, prices will increase due to less competition. Hopefully they'll combine research and development efforts but I'm not sure about that either.