EcoTech Marine, Eheim, and Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp. Win Pet Product News International Editors Choice Awards

EcoTech Marine VorTech MP60.
Eheim's Aquastyle Aquarium.
Rolf C. Hagen's Fluval Flora.

EcoTech Marine's VorTech MP60 with EcoSmart Driver Technology, Eheim's Aquastyle Aquarium, and Rolf C. Hagen's Fluval Flora nano plant habitat kit each won Editor's Choice Awards from Pet Product News International, the top monthly business newsmagazine that informs, educates and entertains the professional pet industry.

EcoTech Marine VorTech MP60
Designed for large aquariums, EcoTech Marine VorTech MP60 pump is capable of pumping 3, 500 to 7,500 gallons per hour, according to the company. It uses a magnetically coupled design that keeps wires and heat out of the tank to ensure a low profile and broad flow, and employs the company's EcoSmart technology that enables like equipment to work together seamlessly. The pump supports wireless capabilities and comes with an RF module installed, allowing up to 8 "w" pumps to work together in synchronized or coordinated flow. The pump is also battery backup capable and is compatible with the company's VorTech battery backup. For more information, visit http://ecotechmarine.com

Eheim's Aquastyle Aquarium
Eheim's Aquastyle Aquarium features an all glass design with rounded glass corners and glass top with a four gallon capacity. A complete setup, the Aquastyle Aquarium features a 4 watt corner power filter with filter cartridge and bio filter material, a dosing chamber, and a rated output of 53 gallons an hour. Lighting is achieved via a PowerLED system with 81 interconnected diodes, completed safety sealed and a 7w power consumption rating. According to the company, the PowerLED system outputs 1200 lumens at 6000K and has a rated lamp life of 20,000 service hours (five years with average use). The light fixture is also vertically and horizontally adjustable. An optional 40-inch display pedestal is also available. For more information, visit http://www.eheim.com

Rolf C. Hagen's Fluval Flora
Rolf C. Hagen's Fluval Flora nano plant habitat kit features all the necessary components to setup a nicely planted aquarium. It features an all glass aquarium with seamless glass cover, a background made of rock, an internal Fluval Nano aquarium filter and thermometer, and a Fluval power compact lamp to aid in photosynthesis. It also features the Fluval Mini CO2 system to help plants grow, 4 pounds of Fluval Stratum substrate for plants, a furniture protection mat, Nutrafin Plant grow, and planting tongs. The 7.9 gallon aquarium measures 11.8” x 11.8” x 13.75” and has an MSRP of $119.95. For more information, visit http://www.fluvalblog.com.