ATB apprently has a new external model coming, using a Laguna 2400 motorblock, allowing the pump to pull 3,000lph. Click the read link for more pics.
Tank of the Month: February 2008, Reef Builders Member: Carym
In October of 2004, started with a smaller 30 gallon reef setup, still have some of the same corals and fish that I started with in that tank, but it was always a dream of mine to do a saltwater…
Study: Ocean “deserts” are expanding
A new report stated that the worlds ocean “deserts” are expanding. An ocean desert is the least biologically productive area in an ocean. This study was conducted from 1998 and 2007. The study found three major points: In the Pacific,…
Six-Legged “Hexapus” Discovered (like octoupus, sorta)
We know you have been thinking where you can aquire a hexapus for your reef aquarium. You thought about a octopus, but that is so 1990’s. Recently, “caretakers at a British aquarium recently discovered that one of its newest residents,…
Live in the Springfield Illinois area? Join the new reef club
Interested in reef tanks? Live in the Springfield Illinois area? Then you might consider joing the Springfield Illinois Reef Builders Club (SIRB). They just set their new site up and you can access and join if you like. Tell them…
Maintenance Completed
We had several users complaining about ability to access the site after our server maintenance was done. We have fixed all this, and you shouldn’t have any issues. If you do, always feel free to leave a comment below.
Saltwater aquariums: Critical water parameters for reef tanks
Think of all the divers who go to such lengths to visit saltwater reefs for a view of the amazing sea life that inhabits the area. Now imagine that you can have a little corner of that magic in your…
Butterfly Fish Faces Possible Extinction
The beautiful black, white and yellow butterflyfish, much admired by eco-tourists, divers and aquarium keepers alike, may be at risk of extinction, scientists have warned. The case of the Chevroned Butterflyfish is a stark example of how human pressure on…
Scheduled Downtime tonight
As a reminder to those of you that didn’t know, we will be having scheduled downtime tonight. This will start Tuesday February 26th, 2008 from 9:00PM CST to 2:00AM CST. During this time, Reef Builders will not be available. As…
JBJ “adds” cooling fan to Viper series metal halide
[Image credit: 3reef] Looking at the Viper series metal halides produced by JBJ is a sight for sore eyes. Producing 150 watts over a small nano tank is nothing short of impressive. One thing does stand out if you happen…