Throughout our reefing lives, there are some issues that have a habit of repeating themselves, and one of those is a propensity for cabinet hinges to rust. The marine hobby has come a long way, but in order to get…
Damselfish are preventing Cleanerfish from cleaning in the Caribbean
New research from the Universities of Cambridge and Cardiff shows that when Sharknose gobies set up cleaning stations in damselfish territories, the damsels scare their clients away. Damsels have been chasing off fish since the dawn of time and on…
Association of Zoos and Aquariums launch the Coral Aquarist Program
The AZA’s Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project has developed the Coral Aquarist Program to meet the ever-increasing need for experienced and knowledgeable coral aquarists and conservation practitioners. The program seeks to build professional resources to manage the coral gene banks…
ReefStock Denver 2023 – Meet the Vendors
There was such a great feeling at ReefStock this year, with everyone coming together again to create Jake Adams’ ongoing legacy and vision for the show. With Remy doing a fantastic job presenting our videos, we follow him once more…
World’s first Octopus Farm concerns scientists
Plans to build the world’s first octopus farm have been met with criticism by scientists. Spanish multinational Nueva Pescanova sent the proposed plans to the Canary Islands’ General Directorate of Fishing, but they have been intercepted by animal rights group…
Red Sea G2+ sees Reefer ReefATO+ upgraded and Four New Peninsulas
Red Sea continues its upgrade path with the immediate release of the Reefer G2+. The G2+ Series aquarium range enjoys all the useful upgrades of the Reefer G2 as well including the ReefATO+ Auto Top-Off as standard, replacing the old…
Become a Paid Coral Restoration Intern with I.CARE
Islamorada Conservation and Restoration Education are recruiting marine science undergraduates to work in the Florida Keys. The paid coral restoration internship will involve working locally in the Islamorada area, collaborating with local dive operations, teaching, caring for transplanted corals, conducting…
Cocos Pygmy Angelfish is a rarely imported treat
List 10 rare Angelfish off the top of your head and this fish will probably feature, the Cocos Pygmy Angelfish, Centropyge joculator. Also known by its specific name, the Joculator Angel occurs only on the Cocos (Keeling,) Islands and Christmas…
ReefStock Denver 2023 Video Part 1
Didn’t get to go to ReefStock? Want to see what you missed, or loved it so much you want to relive Reef Builders’ very own saltwater industry event? We reached out to YouTuber Remy from Bahama Llama Coral and gave…
Awesome fish spotlight – the Feminine Wrasse
March must be Anampses month as we’ve seen lots of members of the genus turn up in fish stores lately including today’s featured fish, the Feminine Wrasse. Fems are wrasse royalty and are so-called because the female’s bicolored orange and…