Jake Adams
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Jake Adams has been an avid marine aquarist since the mid 90s and has worked in the retail side of the marine aquarium trade for more than ten years. He has a bachelor’s degree in Marine Science and has been the managing editor of ReefBuilders.com since 2008. Jake is interested in every facet of the marine aquarium hobby from the concepts to the technology, rare fish to exotic corals, and his interests are well documented through a very prolific career of speaking to reef clubs and marine aquarium events, and writing articles for aquarium publications across the globe. His primary interest is in corals which Jake pursues in the aquarium hobby as well as diving the coral reefs of the world.

Dalua’s Haymon Skimmer Has A Great Pump And Cool Diffuser Plate

The Hayman Skimmer is a new foam fractionator we came across during our travels across the Australian reef scene which grabbed our attention for a number of reasons. The most standout feature is an interesting new style of bubble plate…

The Australia LFS Tour Continues at Abyss Aquariums

We hope you’re enjoying the epic whirwind tour of the Australia aquarium scene because we still have a ton of videos to share with you. Continuing the momentum is Abyss Aquariums, a very interesting aquarium shop that has a lot…

Vitalis Covers The Whole Range Of Coral Nutrition Needs

Vitalis is a popular brand of aquarium foods here in Australia in a very familiar packaging. In addition to a wide range of freshwater and saltwater fish foods, Vitalis has no fewer than four food sizes and formulas to nurture…

Airmeter From Aqua Medic Is A Must-Have Protein Skimmer Accessory

The Airmeter from Aqua Medic is an aquarium accessory so simple yet desirable it’s a wonder how we’ve never seen one before. As obsessed as we reefers get about our protein skimmers, and especially critical specs like airdraw, we’re surprised…

The Fish At JZ Marine Aquariums Will Knock Your Socks Off!

Australia has proven to be an extremely fruitful aquarium scene, and our latest LFS visit brought us far outside of Sydney to JZ Marine Aquariums. This small unassuming shop is truly a specialty shop and while it’s easy to dismiss…

Chill Out Your Reef Tank With The Coldwind Cooler Aquarium Fan

We just arrived at Spring in the northern hemisphere so that means that temperatures are going to start heating up. It’s never too soon to make a plan to keep your aquarium cool in the face of extreme heat, and…

Make Your Protein Skimmer Mo’ Betta With Aquasonic Reefoam

While touring Australian local fish stores we’re keeping a keen eye on the product shelves because you never know what might be found. So far the most peculiar product to grab our attention is a protein skimming enhancer in a…

Australia LFS Tour: Found Some Delights At Hurstville Aquariums

The Australia Aquarium and LFS tour is in full swing over here in Sydney and boy are the videos stacking up. The second LFS to get the Reef Builders ‘review’ is Hurstville Aquariums, a small shop outside of town which is…

Australia LFS Tour: Majestic Aquariums Sets a High Bar!

In the spirit of learning everything about the hobby, from all corners of the aquarium world. we’re on a tour of the great land down under, Australia. We’ve got a crazy touring schedule planned to visit fish stores, aquariums, wholesalers…

Fishtastic Is An Awesome New AIO Nano Tank By Pro Clear Aquatics
Fishtastic is an exciting new all in one nano aquarium that really took us by surprise. The concept of nano all in ones is well over a decade old so youd' think we'd seen it all by now, but leave…