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.

Atoll reef deco makes live rock jealous

One of the biggest complaints about aquascaping a saltwater aquariums is the sizes and widths that are available for live rock. Most designers literally have to chop and peck away at larger live rock sections, then drill and place them…

ATI working on Dimmable Sunpower T5s

We have confirmed that ATI is working on a dimmable sunpower model, which would be an upgrade from the standard model which has been eagerly awaited by addicts in the United States later this month. However, we haven’t even received…

Tropic Marin Bio Actif salt pricing, details, leak out

We have some additional information on the bio-actif reef salt that was released at Interzoo 2008. The salt like we previously stated has no nitrates, phosphates and other unnatural enrichment additives. However, this new salt  has optimized values (similar to…

Omega One floating veggie clip for vegetarians

It’s blue, it floats and it’s $3.99.

Deep Blue sea salt is better than the movie, sharks optional

Say what you want about the movie Deep Blue Sea, the Deep Blue sea salt is a recent addition that is making some waves over in Europe. The salt which is free of nitrates and phosphates is a pro salt…

Alloy Mesh impeller from Euro Reef delayed

Last year in 2008 we mentioned that Euro Reef was working on an alloy meshwheel of sorts. Back then, we thought like most people do that when a company says their working on something that they will release it. Fast…

Ultimate Dream reef job, website crashes

If you haven’t heard about the reef dream job, then where have you been? “The Australian Tourist Board outdid itself in advertising the £70,000-a-year “best job in the world” caretaking on the tropical island, which comes with a three-bedroom villa…

ATB Hang on skimmer different from Europe Version?

New pictures popped out of ATB’s new hang on skimmer that should be hitting US shores soon. The pictures show a nice bubble mixing inside the riser tube of the skimmer. We haven’t heard of any microbubble complaints coming from…

Rock Cone Zeovit Reactor from ATB is a dream

ZEOvit users are rapidly increasing in the world, its no wonder with the bright colors seen glowing under lighting. Colors we only thought were possible in a graphics editing program like Photoshop. However there are draw backs to the system…

HM Digital TDS Controller is complete overkill, still want

It’s no secret that one of the many factors in contributing to a successful reef tank is having pristine water, although some might disagree, generally that still holds true. The extended range TDS controller from HM Digital is a reef…