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.

Coral blend from Rod’s Food will make your corals happier

We are pretty sure that if corals had faces that they would be smiling at you after they see you dump some of Coral blend from Rod’s Food. This was designed for corals and those that want to feed their…

Rod’s Fish only food is wanting to feed your fish

Rod’s fish only food was released at MACNA. This food which should be loved by any fish, but especially those who are roaming the waters of your fish only tank. What’s different about this food besides the name? It has…

Solaris new I5 LED aquarium seen on video versus 400 metal halide

We got a video of the new Solaris I5 LED aquarium lighting unit. This I5 is the newer and updated model from the older I4 model. Specific features that were changed are: (1)Made in USA with LEDs produced from Phillips…

Video Tour of Current’s Cardiff aquarium system

Our exclusive look at Current’s new Cardiff aquarium system, which by the looks of it is pretty slick. The unit which has built in protein skimmer, optional cover, and a host of other goodies located in the back are sure…

Refreshed Solaris LED lighting unit arrives

The solaris LED lighting unit which is one of the first LED lighting units in the industry is being shown off at MACNA. Among it’s improvements including cleaner internal circuitry are: refreshed LCD screen so you’ll be able to adjust…

My Reef Creations Standard Nelson Kalk Stirrer with controller

The new, (so new the glue was drying) Standard Nelson kilk stirrer which is the first in the world to include a uber cool LCD controller has arrived here at MACNA. The controller which can be configured by Time Interval…

H&S 400 protein skimmer can handle anything, well almost

H&S from Germany has a new massive aquarium protein skimmer. The A4003X5000 which uses 3 Aquabee needlewheel 5000 pumps. It’s about 4 feet tall and is 16″ in diameter can handle your total aquarium water volume of 2000 gallons. Yeah…

TR30 from TECO aquarium chiller, up to 750 Gallons

TECO also announced a new larger aquarium chiller. Meet the TR30, which will be able to tackle your biggest tank up to 750 gallons in total water volume. This is a larger unit, with a 1/2 HP main pump. If…

The Performer’s in town, Hydor’s protein skimmer that is…

The Performer, Hydor’s line of protein skimmers which we told you about earlier are here for all to see. The interesting thing about these baby’s is they have an optional filter sock attachment which in our opinion should help with…

Teco’s new TR5 unit is wanting to take care of your nano aquarium

TECO released a new TR5 aquarium chiller unit. The unit which should handle an aquarium up to 60 gallons (wow) comes in at a sturdy 27lbs while pushing out a respectable 1/12 HP. It is a smaller unit that will…