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Ryan Gripp founded Reef Builders in 2006. He writes about technology, industry and other associated news relating to saltwater fish tanks. He went to Depaul University and has been keeping reef tanks for over 15 years.

Reef Supplies expands with a new website and warehouse

When we first wrote about Reef Supplies in 2016 they were operating out of a 1500 sqft shop where they catered to online and walk-in retail customers. They have since moved to a much larger 4000 sqft warehouse, ceased retailing…

In memoriam of Jacob Adams

The reefkeeping world is mourning the sudden loss of our Managing Editor, Jake Adams. To many people Jake informed, educated, and entertained reefers in all four corners of the world. A Bachelor of Marine Science, Jake also became a skilled…

Triton gets reloaded with Core 7 Flex and new Concentrated Reagents

You may be forgiven for thinking TRITON has been quiet recently, but in true TRITON fashion, the leading, global aquarium lab company has been anything but, and instead has been busy inventing new ways for reefkeepers to use and experience…

Red Sea to allow stores in United States to Purchase Tanks Direct

Red Sea United States has made a fairly large change on how they service local fish stores. Effective November 1 of this year Red Sea USA will allow local fish stores to submit their orders for Red Seas’s popular line…

Widest Ever Porites Coral Found at Great Barrier Reef

Scientists have found the widest coral yet at a ridiculous 10.4 meters (34 feet) of Porites coral. The newly found coral is 2.4 meters wider than the former widest coral found on the reef. Researchers in the area estimate it…

Aquatic Expo to launch in April 2022 from MACNA With Freshwater

The Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA) is set to launch a new show in April 2022. The show, a mixture of both freshwater and saltwater is a brand new format for the MACNA producers. Instead of the usual…

Reef Therapy #16 BRS buys Neptune Systems is must listen to material

In this week’s episode of Reef Therapy our new global reef tank podcast we chat about Bulk Reef Supply purchasing Neptune Systems and what that means for the hobby at large. Plus, Jake details some interesting behavior he observed while…

Hydor – Financially Troubled Brand is acquired by Ferplast SpA

Hydor – a global brand known for making aquarium equipment and supplies has been sold to Ferplast SpA – a large global company that makes pet products including in the aquatics market. Ferplast has taken over Hydor and told us…

Top Reef Tank Misconceptions -Reef Therapy Podcast Must Listen to Session #6

In this week’s episode of Reef Therapy our new global reef tank podcast we chat about top reef tank misconceptions in the reef aquarium hobby. And oh boy there are a lot of them! One of our favorite misconceptions is…

Reef Therapy – our new global podcast launches

After testing a few episodes – which we like to call sessions. We’re officially launching Reef Therapy our new podcast format to our global audience. For those of you keeping score at home, home office, or office we did not…