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.

PowerBrite lighting system by Current

In what should be the first of many lighting systems released with LED’s, current released their PowerBrite system. This looks like a strip light with 1 watt LEDs claiming to have 50-60 lumens per watt. This system is supposed to…

I see you! See thru zebra fish bred

You’ve probably seen, see thru frogs and other animals, but this zebra fish is the first of its kind. Scientists use transparent zebrafish to study internal organs and disease progression in living organisms. They want to see how diseases like…

Oh Shoot: Swimmers’ Sunscreen Killing Off Coral

It looks like our ocean isn’t taking kindly to sunscreen. A new report claims that sunscreen is threatening 10% of all corals in the ocean. What is the cause? “The chemicals cause the viruses to replicate until their algae hosts…

ATB pushes new hang-on-back protein skimmer, should impress

The experts at ATB released a new hang-on-back protein skimmer. Based off the cone design for their in-sump systems. This new skimmer grants you the power of having a ATB skimmer without needing a sump. Details are very scarce but…

Reefkeeper elite: Pre-order in March, then wait.

It looks like digital aquatics is busy gearing up for production. They announced that pre-orders will be available in March. Adding: “ We will be starting to take pre-orders in March. We’ve been working on pricing and part of that…

Coral Propagation, Coral Fragging simple summaries

Adam Blundell Discusses coral fragging, a simple summaries article. Be sure to check it out when you get the time!

New act being considered for Hawaii, places limits on saltwater fish, yellow tangs

It looks like Hawaii isn’t fond of everybody coming over there and scoping up all the saltwater fish. Granted, we can’t say we blame them. A new bill is being considered for an act limiting twenty fish per person per…

Deal of the Day: Nuclear Green Zoos Rare for $45

Here is a chance to pick up a frag of nuclear green zoos for only $45 at World Wide corals. Get them before they sell out! You can order them and mention reef builders sent you. Read

Maui dive shop slapped with $550,000 fine

The Board of Land and Natural Resources yesterday levied $550,000 in fines against a Maui tour boat company for damaging coral in the pristine waters of Molokini. This is the highest fine ever given by the state involving an area…

Coral Frenzy food comith to your reef

Coral Frenzy was developed to reach certain specifications for feeding a coral tank. It was designed to be an all in one food source for your corals so you would not have to hassle with 10 different foods to satisfy…