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.

ReefKeeper Lite, more details leak out

While browsing around Digital Aquatics website one member found more information about the confirmed Reef Keeper lite model. “The RKL can interface with up to 4 modules in almost any configuration you’d like. (Limited to PC4s, SL1s and MLCs). The…

EHEIM Aquarium maintenance spray loves moving parts

Finding a lubricant that is safe for corals, inverts and fish can be a challenge. Eheim comes to the rescue with their new maintenance spray that seeks to lubricate moving parts. “Moving parts, which are in regular contact with water…

Juwel Nitrate Removal Sponge

A nifty sponge that is said to remove nitrates has our attention. The sponge which is supposed to be for the “Juwel” aquarium system can easily be used in a sump or other filter design. “The Juwel Nitrate Removal Sponge…

Vortech Solana Mod is ingenious, smart

Nano’s are no stranger for tight spaces, as that is one of the many complaints when addicts are considering downsizing to a nano aquarium. So if you want something to fit just perfectly then you’ll need to take matters into…

Ultra Algae X removed from market, reformulated

Ultra Algae X has been a runaway success  for Fauna Marin, it has been flying off the shelves  across the US. However, it seems some aquarists have thought that if they have an algae problem that Ultra Algae X will…

Commercial In-Line Dual TDS Monitor DM-2

One product that is easily overlooked are in-line TDS monitors. While these are popular, most hobbyists purchase a lower end model. However, we’ve been hearing whispers from aquarists about a DM-2 model which is a huge upgrade from the still…

Aquatic Life HID lighting units now shipping

Those aquatic life HID lighting units that we brought you back in September are now shipping. The units come in 3 common sizes, 36 inch, 48 inch and 72 inch to shine down on your aquarium. Each High Intensity Discharge…

ATB Standard Line gets priced, available for pre-order

Say Whaat? ATB really seems to be hauling serious butt recently. Not even a few days after releasing a new skimmer line, the skimmer has already been  priced and up for pre-order. The retail price is $799 and you can…

Ultra Clam by Fauna Marin does what you think

For those of you who keep clams in your reef aquarium you might want to pay attention to a new product being offered to your clams. This special food is for filter feeders like Tridacna clams, Lima sp and other…

ATB’s new Standard line of Cone Skimmers coming

ATB has been on a hot road lately developing new and exciting products for hobbyists across the world. The latest is a more competitively priced skimmer line, named the Standard cone skimmer (ATB must have splurged on their marketing department).…