I’m sure there are some aquarists with small aquariums that have suffered through heat related problems. And because of that, realize how expensive chilling equipment can be! When I became aware of an inexpensive cooling device early in 2001 while going through a pet supply catalog, I needed to know more! The device was called IceProbe, and was manufactured by Coolworks, Inc., now called Nova Tec products. I called to discuss the item and had the opportunity to speak with the president who graciously explained the history of the device and it’s many uses. In fact, he sent an IceProbe for testing. You can read all about it in a Product Review I wrote after thoroughly checking it out. Simply go to my ‘Product Review’ page and click on the Product Review - IceProbe (or click here.).
But it doesn’t end there with only one product, as Nova Tec Products now makes a variety of cooling devices that serve both the aquaculture and scientific community. Details are available by contacting Nova Tec Products at 415.460.6812 fax 415.453.4490, Email: info@novatecproducts.com or via their website at www.novatecproducts.com.
In mid 2003, Coolworks, now (2006) Nova Tec products, came out with an exciting and innovated addition to their aquarium product line by mating their new and improved version of IceProbe with an AquaClear Hang-On-Tank (HOT) filter. Simply hang the unit on the side of your aquarium and plug in this low energy product to have automatic cooling with no fuse or mess! In fact, I purchased their latest probe for my Nano aquarium!
If you have a small aquarium and temperature peaks during summer months are a problem, you definitely want to checkout ‘IceProbe.’
Bob Goemans