Ryan Gripp
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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.

Current’s 20″ Sunpod Winner is Adrian

Congratulations to Adrian for winning our 20″ Sunpod.  For the rest of you, don’t worry we have boxes full of new stuff to get away including more MP10’s, and other type quality products sure to make you drool.

Fauna Marin Sea Fan System

Taking a poll from reef keepers you’ll find that few people keep sea fans namely because of the care and attention required in order for them to survive.  Fauna Marin would like to change all of that though by means…

The saltwater aquarium hobby in China

While much is known in the United States, United Kingdom and Europe about how the saltwater aquarium industry and hobby works, little is known about China. Some reports have been floating out of China over the years but thankfully we…

Fish Store destroyed by newbie aquarist, then caught

Crime just doesn’t pay, especially when you’re a former customer of a fish store namely, Aquatic Interiors Seacave. You see Michael Davis of Akron Ohio got upset that one of his fish died after purchasing a fish tank system earlier…

What type of Automated Top off do you own?

Automated top off devices, you know those little machines from heaven. If we didn’t have them it would make most of us insane from having to refill evaporated water on a constant basis. What would be your guess as to…

Marineland Pro protein skimmer caught on video

For the vast majority of us we wouldn’t give this skimmer a chance, after all it is made by Marineland a company that doesn’t produce many saltwater products despite having “marine” in their name. This skimmer was  purchased after the…

I’ll meet you by the aquarium at the bus stop

A company in Brazil that specializes in building and maintaining numerous different aquarium systems created a unique aquarium for the locals to enjoy. The ad which is part of a bus stop isn’t an “ad” perse but a whole aquarium…

Current’s Solana 67 XL and 60 XL hands on

Current’s brand new Solana 60XL and 67XL were on hand for the show at MAX. The Solana 60XL is a perfect setup for the hobbyist that wants a plug and play system and doesn’t require you to purchase any additional…

Digital Aquatics new RKM-PC1, SL2, HUB modules

Digital Aquatics, makers of the Reef Keeper Elite and Lite models released new modules that allow you to expand your system for even greater control and efficiency. Four new modules made their debut, the RKM-PC1,  SL2, and HUB modules. The…

Fauna Marin Direct Coming Soon

Those of us living in the United States have reason to be happy if you are interested in Fauna Marin or GHL products. Aqua Digital the master distributor for the US and Canada has announced that a GHL/Fauna Marin direct…