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.

Blue Linkia Sea Star or star fish vs Aiptaisa Anemone

So I got in a new blue Linkia sea star (or star fish). He’s been in my tank for over a month now. The strange thing is I noticed him last night eating my aiptaisa anemone that had latched onto…

Hanna Nitrate Photometer released only $179! MSRP

Simple-to-use, professional-grade tester measures nitrate levels in your aquarium. Contains a lab-quality light emitting diode encased in a high-impact plastic housing. Includes two 10 ml cuvets and a 9-volt battery. Exclusive positive-locking system prevents user-error, while automatic shutoff feature conserves…

Mini-Arctica & Nano-Arctica Titanium Chillers Steppin’ out

Compact aquarium chillers house a powerful, energy-efficient cooling system. Unlike thermoelectric chillers, Arctica chillers rely on revolutionary nano compressor technology to offer reliable water-cooling performance. A state-of-the-art titanium heat exchanger is paired with ozone-friendly refrigerant to ensure reliable temperature drop…

Server Moved Completed!

If you have any bookmarks to www.reef-builders.com, you need to replace that with www.reefbuilders.com Our server move is complete. Do you notice the site running faster? If you do, drop us a note in comments! Thanks to our RB staff…

Everyone say hello to our new member to RB staff!

We are very pleased to intronounce a new member to RB’s Staff, Eric Webster. He comes to us from Boston. He was born in Providence, R.I. on one of the last days of 1979. This self proclaimed “geek” is currently…

Have you voted for the Tank of the Month for March 2007?

Currently On RB, we have a contest going! Have you had the chance to look at the tanks in the March vote? You have the chance to influence who wins the Tank of the Month for March 2007! How cool…

Moving Servers, Domains

Here at RB, I like to keep our members informed. If you noticed I haven’t updated the Blog in a bit, this is because we are in the process of moving to new servers, and switching domains. We are moving…

eBay Find of the day: 55 Gallon Complete Reef Tank Aquairum

Here is an excellent 55 Gallon Softie Tank.Lot’s of coral to enjoy in this tank, included with the coral are  a healthy assortment of fish including: white banded Maroon clown- 3+ inches, Yellow banded Maroon clown- 1-2 inches, Fox face-lo-…

Wave2K Acclimation Tank helps Reefkeepers out!

Wave2K introduces their new Acclimation Tank, which helps new corals or fish out before you place them in your main display tank. THE ACCLIMATOR is designed to allow the hobbyist to slowly change the store’s water to your tank’s water…

Fluval Busts out their Tronic Submersible Heaters

Fluval brings out their new “Tronic” line of submersible heaters. They are touting that it has “great” internal thermostat..which to me means that I will still be using my controller if I pick this baby up. Fully submersible, and includes…