captive-bred-clarion-angelfish-1 On location in Bali, Indonesia – birthplace of the first captive bred clarion angelfish Just over two months ago we took delight in reporting that the highly coveted and gorgeous Clarion angelfish had been successfully bred and reared, in Bali, Indonesia of all places. From a distance it may seem odd that Holacanthus clarionensis would be propagated so, so far from home but when you realize that Bali Aquarich took
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Estherea reef video shows that the Dutch are some of the best reefers in the world

At Reef Builders we got mad love for the Dutch reefers and we’ve featured Tanne Hoffe, Leo Den Breejen, Pieter van Suijlekom (6 meter Pieter) and the Estherea Hotel, the latter of which has just been given a proper video update. Ever since we visited the Estherea Hotel and reported back with not one but Read More

More Lytro pictures of the Estherea Hotel reef aquarium by Jan Willem Esselaar

There’s something about Lytro’s light field camera which is especially well suited to telling the story of an aquarium. Being able to focus in on different layers of the reef aquarium aquascape transports the viewer to the scene, and adequately conveying the sense of depth that a photo represents. Or in the case of the Read More

Lytro pictures of the Estherea Hotel reef aquarium by Jan Willem Esselaar

By now you should be keenly aware of our little infatuation with Lytro’s light field camera photography when coupled with beautiful coral reef aquarium scenery. With this point in mind, the amazing aquarium of Jan Willem Esselaar in teh Estherea Hotel in downtown Amsterdam was the best coralicious light playground for light field photos that we have Read More