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.

Digital Aquatics announces new SL2 version 2 module, addresses common complaints with updated model

Digital Aquatics has been hammered lately about their older (System Lab 2) SL2 module. The module just didn’t work right, with incorrect readings with probes and what not. However, Digital Aquatics is set to release a new SL2 module that…

Aquarium T Shirts make great gift ideas

Our new Aquarium related T-shirts are now in stock. We have three designs available with some of these designs “limited edition”, meaning that they will not be re-printed. A little about the T-Shirts: They’re made in Chicago (of American Apparel…

Win a limited edition black and metal JBJ Unibody LED light

JBJ is taking small compact LED lights by storm with releasing a black anodized body made entirely out of aluminum and an brushed aluminum cover. The limited edition JBJ Unibody LED looks like it could double as a small shield…

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Finding Nemo 3D could boost the aquatics industry all over again

Finding Nemo, the smash hit movie made from Disney’s computer animation arm Pixar, is coming back for a limited engagement. Although several fans of the show want a sequel, Disney has decided to bring Finding Nemo back to the big…

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Reef Builders T Shirts now Shipping

Our new Aquarium related T-shirts are now in stock. We have three designs available with some of these designs “limited edition”, meaning that they will not be re-printed. A little about the T-Shirts: They’re made in Chicago (of American Apparel…

ORA Montipora Confusa now available to retailers and hobbyists

ORA just added Montipora confusa that will be available to retailers shortly. In a blog post: “The ORA Confusa is a horizontal plating Montipora with very pronounced ridges covering its undulating surface. The overall green coloration is interrupted between the ridges…

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