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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.

Opinion: Should Acropora spp. Be Included on the Endangered Species List?

On Jan. 15, 1999, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requested comment on the possible listing of elkhorn and staghorn corals as candidates for protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). NMFS was considering listing the corals because their populations…

BiUbe-Nano Aquairum for your home

ReefOne, the maker of fine things such as biOrb aquarium tanks introduced a new type of aquarium called the biUbe. It is not really approved for heavy SPS light needs, but it would be great for a softie aquarium tank.…

Aqua Illumination-LED Aquarium Lighting for Reefs and Saltwater Aquiarums

There is a new LED lighting company for us Reefers on the block. Aqua Illumination has launched a full line of LED lighting. This thing is pretty stinkin’ cool. It allows you to add a PH ($78), ORP ($48) and…

eBay Find of the Day: 165 gallon Saltwater Reef Aquarium Setup HQI Lights, sand, 150pounds live rock

Here is an great tank, maintained very well! Don’t let the first picture fool you! Equipment Specs: Titanium Chiller SpectraPure RO/DI water maker #MPDI25 (no trips to the fish store to get quality water) 3mo old SmartUV sterlizer M#02025 25watt…

Win a 12 Gallon Nano Reef Saltwater Aquarium

Guys, you have the chance to win a 12 gallon nano reef Aquarium Setup. How can you win? Easy. First join Reef Builders and make at least 10 posts. Then Make an entry at this thread, it could be anything…

Digital Aquatics Reefkeeper 2 introduces Data logging software

Digital Aquatics released data logging software direct to your pc to monitor all your aquarium water parameters. This is a beta test, if you ever thought of getting a controller to keep your tank up and running, I suggest you…

Aqua Digital Ozone generator for really clean & clear water

Aqua Digital palm size O-zone Variable 0-300mg/hr With Timer Monitors direct Ltd are proud to introduce the new Aqua Digital O-Zone fully variable ozone generator. the Aqua digital Ozone generator comes complete with fully variable 0-300Mg/hr output and onboard timer.…

Saltwater Aquiarum Lighting Guide Everything you wanted to know

Lately on the forums I’ve been seeing a lot of talk about what is the best lighting to buy. Now I am not going to discuss which is the best brand, bulb or the like. I am going to give…

12 Gallon Nano reef aquairum winner is…

Today is the day we announce the winner of the 12 gallon nano reef contest. We first pulled out a member that did not have at least 10 posts as per the contest rules. We then pulled out another member…

12 Gallon Nano Contest Winner Announced Soon

If you sitting there thinking “Gee, I wonder when the winner will be announced for the 12 gallon nano contest?” You won’t have to wait to much longer. A winner has been selected and will be announced on Sunday, March…