Hybrid Unibody LED + T5 light and a Zero Edge tank turned into a striking display by AquaticArt

[youtube width=”680″ height=”400″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZL72WknKjQ[/youtube] ZeroEdge aquariums often get an undeserved bad rap, but there’s no denying that they can make for an exceptionally striking reef aquarium display. Case in point is this fantastic 20-ish gallon ZeroEdge set up by Cris Capp…

Hydor’s Slim Skim Nano performer protein skimmer action video

[youtube width=”680″ height=”400″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClQAuCKGzlc[/youtube] The Slim Skim performer nano protein skimmer from Hydor is an internal model with a fresh new design. The Slim Skim Nano produces a froth of extremely tiny air bubbles and it also looks good while sitting…

Julian Sprung’s “Refugium” is an oasis of coral and reef life

[youtube width=”670″ height=”400″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYN705Qu6_U[/youtube] If our previous video of Julian Sprung’s peninsular reef tank wasn’t evidence enough that he is an aquarist who reefs to his own wave, then this second video of his refugium coral tank ought to reinforce that…

All new Reef Octopus Pro Series skimmers

The Reef Octopus Pro-Series protein skimmers are a new line of products showcased when the Australian company recently relaunched its website. Not to be confused with Super Reef Octopus, Reef Octopus seems to be a separate company although they do…

Incrediscoly outshines even the Spirograph Scolymia

Speaking of masterpieces, this incredible Scolymia australis dubbed the ‘Incrediscoly’ by Cherry Corals is an LPS to remember. The Incrediscoly may not have as much contrast of patterning as the original Spirograph Scolymia, but it more than makes up for…

Vivaldi’s new reef tank is a masterpiece in the making

Normally when we post full tank shots on Reef Buidlers, without exception these are tanks that already look good, tank of the month, mature aquarium with a nicely aquascaped reef or coral structure. As soon as we watched this video…

ORA Mandarins Foolin’ Around Like Teenagers

[youtube width=”640″ height=”385″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnrQMJV7bg8[/youtube] The pair of ORA Spotted Mandarins (Synchiropus picturatus) I received earlier this year has been caught going through the motions, but as of yet, they have not consummated their relationship.  Typical teenagers…as you can clearly see in…

Beautiful macro images of Bali reef life

This great video shows some of the incredible creatures found in the reefs off of Bali’s Amed and Tulamben areas. The video captures some great macro footage of different shrimp species, seahorses, pipefish, pygmee seahorses, leaf fish and even harlequin…

Hanna launches contest, giving away iPad

Hanna Instruments is giving away an iPad and a $100 gift certificate in a new contest the company launched to highlight the simplicity of their “Dip and Test” line of handheld instruments. The company is looking for your video, picture…

Dymax XP30 mini skimmer targeting the small tank owners

The Dymax XP30 has been floating its way out of Singapore the last few months and recently made its way into the UK market. This diminutive skimmer is aimed at the small tank and all-in-one nano market where there is…