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.

Elos Manta gets new 60cm version

The Elos Manta bracket, which is the device that connects two Elos Epower metal halide units will be hitting the US shores with another size. The Manta bracket which already comes in the now standard 40cm size will now be…

Poll: Ask Reef Builders, what would you like to see?

Here at Reef Builders we are constantly looking for new and important information that we think you would be interested in. However, what are you intersted in seeing more of? The poll asks that exact question. Help us out by…

Tank of the Month October Voting underway

We know how it is, you’ve been busy reading our news coverage of the saltwater industry and haven’t had a chance to drop in and vote for your favorite tank. It’s October and we need your vote, and if you…

World’s Deepest fish caught on video for first time ever

These snailfish who happen to be the deepest living fish in existence were filmed for the first time ever in history. Scientists had to develop no camera technology to support 8,000 tons per square meter water pressure. Which can be…

GHL Profilux III confirmed details slowly leak out

GHL, the guys that bring you the Profilux have just confirmed that they are hard at work at their newest model to be named the GHL Profilux III. We don’t have specifc details on when the product will be close…

Royal Exclusiv Titanium Skimmer Pump Video on Red Dragon 2

A new pump design is making its round across the pond. Royal Exclusiv has upped the ante with 2200 RPM while sucking 1200 LPH worth of air. Not to shabby. This will be available as a dealer option, if you…

Georgia Aquarium Behind the Scenes Picture Tour

https://www.reefbuilders.com/wp-content/gallery/georgia-aquarium-behind-the-scenes-tour/IMG_3205.JPGwidth=”590″ height=”393″ /> What is it like to work at the Georgia Aquarium? We got a behind the scenes tour of the Georgia Aquarium, showing employees feeding the live stock including a large whale shark among other things. You’ll see…

ATB scraps current hang on back skimmer model, redesigns

ATB Skimmers which has been working on a hang-on-back skimmer for some time, and have decided to scrap that model which we reported on earlier for a newer model. Of the changes, it appears that a option of having the …

Live: Reef Builders Chat (9pm EST/6pm PST) on 10/2

Mark your calendars kids. Tomorrow (Thursday) at 9pm EST/6pm PST you’ll be able to chat live with Reef Builders Managing Editor (myself) and senior writer (Jake Adams). You’ll be able to pick our brains to your hearts content. So grab…

Macna 2008 Atlanta Photo Gallery galore

We  had our cameras out frequently while at Macna this year. Luckily we had our resident professional photographer Jeffery Porter at MACNA this year to help out with all the picture taking. We strolled through isle after isle of MACNA to…