The Red Sea ReefMat Review is one of the easiest reviews we’ve ever done and in a way we’ve been working up to this moment for the better part of a decade. It’s no secret that we have been massive…
Reef Delete Review – Sound in Concept but Not in Practice
Ultraviolet light is a form of high energy radiation which has a number of uses in our daily lives as well as our aquariums. The C-band of UV light is used to sterilize food and medical equipment and we use…
Maxspect Coral Pruner is Ideal for Thick SPS Skeletons
The first time we saw the Maxspect Coral Pruner we thought we’d hardly every have a chance to use it but lately they’ve been proving themselves very useful. The size of the blades of this aquarium-suitable pair of pruning shears…
Red Sea Sump Modification Kit is the Ultimate Silicone Cutting Tool
The Red Sea Sump Modification kit is a very useful accessory for removing glass partitions that are siliconed together. Consisting of not much more than a box cutter with a very thin metal ‘blade’, the Sump-Mod tool is intended primarily for…
Black & White Moorish Idol Discovered by RVS Fishworld
It’s astounding how one little tweak of color or just a small change to the pattern of iconic reef fish can give them a remarkable new appearance. The latest glitch in the coral reef fish matrix is a black and…
Aquatees Launches Clever Line of Aquarium T-Shirts
A new company called Aquatees just launched a line of very playful aquarium Tshirts and we couldn’t be any more enthusiastic about the direction in which they are headed. If you’re a regular reader of Reef Builders you’re probably a…
Coral Transport Cradle is a Perfect Use of 3D Printing
Like so many other hobbies and industries, 3D printing has carved out a niche within the broader aquarium world mostly creating small accessories that are of modest utility. 3D printed probe holders, controller holders, frag racks and pump guards are…
Coral Colonies are So Fun to Unbox [Video]
After stocking up for more than three years you’d think that the Reef Builders Studio would be all filled up but not quite. We’re on a mission to keep and grow and gain experience with virtually all species and prominent…
Hydros XP8 is a Hybrid Controller & Power Strip
The Hydros XP8 is a controllable power strip but just one quick look and it’s easy to see that there’s a little more happening under the hood than just a switchable hub of outlets. This heavy duty power center sports…
Pac-Pods is a new Superfood from Reef Nutrition
Pac-Pods is a new preserved food from Reef Nutrition that is rapidly gaining attention as a ‘superfood’ for a broad range of aquarium uses. The Reef Nutrition Pac-Pods are Pacific Copepods with a size range between 500 to 800 microns…