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 seeding happening in the reefs of Palau

Scientists are around the reefs of Palau to investigate the potential of a experimental technique called coral seeding. They will collect the spawn from mass mating events that are supposed to happen so around these regions to promote growth of…

Reef fish eavesdrop to find their homes

Do fish actually use their ears? They must, because coral reef fish spend weeks scouting out a new neighborhood before they move in – just like human house buyers do. The fish use their acute sense of hearing to eavesdrop…

Reef that was nuked, bounces back

Three islands of Bikini Atoll were vapourised by the Bravo hydrogen bomb in 1954, which shook islands 200 kilometres away. Instead of finding a bare underwater moonscape, ecologists who have dived there have given it a clean bill of health. …

Reef Builders limited edition “I love my reef” t-shirt

Here is your chance to receive a limited edition t-shirt from Reef Builders! Available in Large only and you can pick between 100% cotton or 100% poly blends. The cost of the t-shirt is $25.95 which helps support this website,…

2009 Macna rumored to be won by NJ Reefers…

If you haven’t heard the news already the 2009 MACNA, trade show and conference will be held in New Jersey, of course that is the rumor floating around. Until we confirm this, get your salt shaker out, and remember to…

New anglerfish discovered, flat and crawls

This new anglerfish was discovered in Indonesia in January this species actually crawls rather then swims. The fish itself is very flat. These and other traits suggest the fist-size animal may represent a new family of fishes, however the article…

Tunze releases new Reef Excel sea salt

Well what do you know? Tunze decided to pop out a new reef salt. Reef Excel is based on the “lastest” international findings of what real ocean water is made out of. Who makes this stuff? Apparently  there is a…

Ecosystem releases eco system mini, nano aquarium

Ecosystem got into the all in one nano aquarium game by releasing a all in one reef nano unit. The base models come in two sizes, 14 Gallon and 24 Gallon. Metal Halide and T5 lighting options are available, although…

Reefkeeper elite update, still no pre orders in sight

Digital Aqutatics did an update on their status of taking pre-orders for their popular reefkeeper elite with the following comment: ” We’ve been getting a lot of emails about the pending pre-orders. Know that we’re working hard to get things…

Seachem’s Aquavitro line seeks to expand market share, profits.

Before you rush out and buy Seachem’s new line of “things you must have for your reef”. Be warned. Most if not all of their products are just a re-hash of similiar products they already sell, with one or two…