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.

AquaCare introduces phosphate reactor

Aquacare has released a new phosphate reactor. Should be avaiable in the US soon. Blurb from Aquacare: “The new AquaCare Phosphate-minus-Reactor PMR is filled with Phosphate-X-globuli and works with the most effective moving bed system. Blocking of the material is…

Royal Exclusiv Supermarines 300 bubble king confirmed

Royal Exclsuiv has confirmed working on the Supermarines 300, a new skimmer for tanks up to 5000 liters (1320 gallons). This new skimmer will use two pumps, taking a line from computers and main or master pump and also a…

Video: Royal Exclusiv self cleaning head for bubble king protein skimmers

Royal Exclusiv’s new SelfCleaning Head Aquadriver was released at Interzoo 2008. This unit fits all Bubble Kings from the Mini 160 to BK 500. Should be available late 2008. Hit the read link for a video!

Royal Exclusiv Red Dragon II in the wild

Red Devil II has landed. Available controllers on the larger two models. Range of new pumps: 12,000 LPH (3168GPH) Max head height: 4.5 meters 20,000 LPH (5280GPH) Max head height: 6.0 meters 25,000 LPH (6600GPH) Max head height: 8.0 meters…

Royal Exclusiv drops adjustable brushless DC skimmer pump

In case you weren’t drooling enough from Royal Exclusiv’s line of products, start drooling now. They released their smaller 170w model which is designed for skimmer use. This is a DC brushless pump with a max flow rate is said…

Reefkeeper elite Pre orders are here!

Finally, the day has come pre-orders are avaiable for the new ReefKeeper elite unit. Be sure to drop over to DA website to place your order. At only $490, this controller seems to be a pretty good deal.

Reefflow releases new Super Dart Gold pump

Reeflo has released on all their new pumps a “Gold” line said to be their premium line. These more powerful pumps have quieter operation, less heat transfer, use low wattage compared to how much water they move, are fan cooled…

Sunlight Supply releases new LUMENMAXâ„¢ 3 Aquarium Reflector

Sunlight supply release a flurry of new products, first up is the LUMENMAX 3 aquarium light reflector. Which supports 150 or 250 watt HQI lamps. Features a square design, and made from both smooth & textured 95% reflective German Aluminum. …

ZEOvit (Korallen-zucht) Interzoo 2008 booth tour

ZEOvit has become is extremely popular in Germany, and it seems to be spreading over to the United States as well. Enjoy the ZEOvit Interzoo both tour and all those stunning colors of corals! A lot more pictures after the…

Azoo new Ecodesk Aquariums (think coffee tables)

Azoo has released several new models of their “miniature ecosystem” which has self contained filters. Oh and did you know that it is a table? There are 5 models in all (AZ87027, AZ87028, AZ87029, AZ87030, AZ87031) , the one pictured…