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.

Red Sea’s C-skim protein skimmer, boxed, ready to go

The Red Sea C-skim protein skimmer has been see in its glory. It’s all boxed and ready to be opened by Red Sea staff so we can give you all the juicy details. Stay Tuned for more on that later.…

We’re here: MACNA XX Atlanta Sept 5-7 2008

In case you were wondering if we were actually here or not, Reef Builders is alive and breathing here at the biggest MACNA show on record. Attendance levels are expected to surpass 1000, which should be a new record for…

Great White Shark says Hola to the Monterey Bay Aquarium

When writing this article I really had no clue that Great White Sharks can be less than 45 feet.  You see, the Monterey bay Aquarium just acquired a 4 foot Great White Shark. Which if you’ve seen Jaws, that’s just…

Video: Red Sea’s C Skim played with, demo’ed

Click the play button above to see Red Sea’s new C skim in action. Also Red Sea says that the C-skim is not part of the Red Sea Max 250 as originally thought. The Red Sea Max 250 will be…

Guide of SPS coral coloration (make them more vivid, bright)

This guide endeavors to assist you with the ever popular SPS coral. This was  written by member Shadowramy and it explains specific ideas and strategies in which you can do to affect the color of your corals. This assumes you…

Rare albino whale shark discovered

A very rare albino whale shark was found off the coast of Darwin, the northern-most island of the Galapagos.  Antonio Moreano, a local Galapagos island guide who took the pictures said “In my job as a dive guide I have…

Coral RX: The cure all dip for corals and the Montipora Eating Nudibranch?

Coral RX, which is a dip used to treat common problems associated with corals, including flatworms and other unwanted critters that are usually connected with the coral in some fashion or another. Coral RX claims however claims to remove Montipora…

Lighthouse Pro XLS commerical aquarium controller

Meet the Lighhouse Pro XLS commercial aquarium controller. It is a bulletproof aquarium controller that should help you deal with your tank ranging from 100-800 gallons. It can control more then one tank at a Time, which is pretty cool…

Azoo Titanium Electronic Heaters hit with pricing

Azoo’s new Titanium heaters are finally avaiable for ordering. Coming in 3 flavors 100, 300 and 500 watt these are sure to please. If you didn’t know already Titanium heaters resist corrosion. Azoo Titanium Electronic Heaters feature a temperature control…

Banggai Cardinalfish Pterapogon kaunderni saltwater fish profile

The Banggai cardinalfish are one of the more popular saltwater fish for the aquarium hobby. It looks similar to the freshwater angelfish with its silver and black coloration. The bottom and top of the caudal peduncle have a black stripe…