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 Aiptasia-X trial use

If you haven’t dropped by Andy’s reef blog, then you ought too. He has a very hilarious story about his Aiptasia problems and the use of Red Sea’s Aiptasia-X. So far Andy is 0-1. We are rooting for ya Andy!

Elos mini reef

We can’t help but stop starring at Elos new products, the one that really has our eye is the new mini reef with LEDs. Sure to please anyone’s tastes. We can’t wait until these are released into the states. If…

Red Sea Max 250 to hit UK end of 2008

We got a sliver of an update for UK dwellers that are interested in Red Sea’s new Red Sea Max 250 66 gallon aquarium. It should hit your country by the end of 2008. Still no word on when the…

Messner Pumps sure to handle any need you have

The eco-Tec built-in pumps are excellent for use in connection with brooks, waterfalls, to operate filter systems and for water circulation, for example at koi ponds and swimming ponds. Especially designed for dry set-up, for example in pump chambers or…

Waterlife new test kits (Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, PH)

Waterlife’s recently launched ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH test kit range has proved extremely popular within the aquatic trade. The bold new packaging makes the products stand out on the shelf and different colour coding helps with easy identification. A…

Tunze Turbelle stream 2 details surface

We got the low down on the new Tunze Turbelle 2 pumps. With 6 avaiable sizes, sure to make any aquarium nice and “flowly”. 3 of the new pumps are controllable. Specs are after the jump!

Ocean Nutrition Nano Reef Fish Food pellets

These new Ocean Nutrition pellets are full of “natural attractants to ensure prompt acceptance”. Contains spirulina which helps with fish color and Garlic to ward off disease among other things. High HUFA content, rich in vitamins. The pellet is said…

Ocean Nutrition Nano Reef Coral Food

Micro-encapsulated formulated food with probiotic bacteria for your nano reef aquarium. “The particle size covers a wide range from 30 micron to 150 micron, making it ideal for many SPS and soft corals.” Said to have probiotic bacteria which safeguard…

Ocean Nutrition Freshly hatched baby brine shrimp food

We are probably certain you overfeed your fish already. They are most likely pampered by frozen fish food already but Ocean Nutrition’s Freshly hatched baby brine shrimp food is a nice idea for small or delicate fish and invertebrates. One…

C-BLUE Electric chiller model CS049

C-Blue’s new electric Chiller, Model CS049. Thermoelectric Cooler. No word if this will be imported into the United States. Specs after the jump!