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.

Reef Keeper Elite Promo, get $100 for your old controller

The folks over at Digital Aquactics (they make that Reef Keeper Elite if haven’t been reading) are offering a crisp clean $100 for your old controller. You’ll get that $100 bonus if you purchase a Reef Keeper Elite they will…

Vision 33 aquarium setup from Vitrea hits the UK

Vitrea, that new aquarium company that we found for lighting too has been busy over in the UK. Their new Vision 33 aquarium setup finally hit a little closer to the United States. The aquarium has numerous selling points if…

The “king of Coral” Kevin Kohen on Video

Kevin Kohen, the director of Live Aquaria, that nice aquaculture facility up in Rhinelander, Wisconsin got some face time with iVillage. What is iVillage? You’ll need to check out that later but Kevin got a “test” from one of the…

ReefKeeper Elite 1.08 firmware released + RKM-MLC, Moonlight Controller

The ReefKeeper Elite just got a fresh new firmware version, 1.08 has been released for the masses. You’ll want to upgrade to this new firmware version if your interested in running their new RKM-MLC, Moonlight Controller. Among the updated functionality…

BREAKING: Information on IceCap’s new co-president Anthony Calfo

IceCap’s new co-president Anthony Calfo will team with company president Chris Conti “helping them with – among other things – new product design and conservation activities including the IceCap Foundation R.E.E.F. to promote greater recycling, aquaculture, and sustainability for our…

ATB XXL protein skimmer in action, enough nasty skimmate to go around for all

There seems to be an epidemic of large massive protein skimmers that are hitting the market. Granted these skimmers are needed for larger aquariums and have their place in modern reef aquaria. Most of these skimmers can be hidden in…

Anthony Calfo hired on by IceCap

We received word today that Ice Cap will have a new employee on their payroll. Anthony Calfo has been brought on board as a “Co-president” or a title similar to that affect. This means that Ice Cap just received about…

Red Sea Max 130D gets priced, now shipping

These all in one aquariums are becoming very popular among reef keepers. They are of course easier to get your reef up and running versus having to purchase all of your aquarium equipment and supplies seperately. Thankfully companies have picked…

Ecotech Marine not working on Vortech MP80 as their new secret project

EcoTech marine, maker of all things wonderful, or at least that’s what most aquarists will tell you is reportedly working on a new secret project. The project involves something for the reef aquarium (big surprise there) and should be as…

Germans use silicone tubes for noise reduction and movement

Those sneaky Germans are always thinking of new ways to reduce noise. One way in which they have discovered a great noise reduction trick is by using silicone tubes in line with PVC piping. The silicone tube would come into…