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.

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June 12th– June 18th Why are these booths at interzoo hiding? Giesemann Teszla hands-on is a piece of LED art Elos AquaStudio in Nice, France, opens its doors for a video tour Dr. Seuss fish, Belonoperca pylei, in America XenoXon…

Tropic Marin’s new Shake and Make for new hobbyists

Tropic Marin has a new product that is being fleshed out to their European counterparts. The “shake and make” system is an interesting twist for new hobbyists that get attracted to keeping saltwater aquariums. The device is a ship-flat plastic…

New Coral RX One-Shot glass vials

Coral RX is now introducing one-shot glass vials of their famous concoction that should be available soon. These one-shot vials from Coral RX have been sealed with nitrogen to keep their contents fresh and ready when you need them most.…

Why are these booths at interzoo hiding?

Wandering around the halls of Interzoo one might notice a long isle full of exhibits or stands. After closer examination however the stands are covered with a cloth or tarp. The main hall is now closed, but why would these exhibits…

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June 5th– June 11th This is what the MaxSpect Razor looks like in real life GARF founder Leroy Headlee passed away, glue a frag for Leroy Guess what humphead parrotfish use that giant hump head for Jellyflap a new mini…

Aquafim has a unique additive delivery method with square cubes

Aquafim, is a German based aquarium additive company that we covered back in 2010 is expanding their products to keep your water parameters in check. Their main line of additive products are in the shape of a cube although they…

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May 29– June 4th Orphek Nilus multicolor LED light tested and reviewed over a mature Dutch reef tank ATI LED-Powermodul T5 + LED reef light with higher intensity blue Philips diodes, thunderstorms too The Algae Magnet scrapers of InterZoo 2012…

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May 22– May 28 New pictures from Royal Exclusiv show more details of the dreamy Dreambox Deltec SC1455 is a name-brand skimmer with an attractive feature set and price point Water-cooled Aqua Style RGB LED could conceivably last 30 years…

Hands on with Aquatronica’s touch aquarium controller

Aquatronica had their new 7” touch controller displayed at Interzoo 2012 and we got a quick peak at the Italian aquarium controller. The Touch Controller will sport a 7” touch display, and the ability to connect to the internet via…

Tropic Marin’s new NP-Bacto-Pellets

Tropic Marin’s NP-Bacto-Pellets is a new filter media for the removal of nitrate and phosphate. It was only a matter of time before Tropic Marin jumped into the NP pellet game. These Bacto Pellets are made from a mixture of…