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.

Cobalt Aquatics new Color Flakes premium fish food with probiotics

Cobalt Aquatics, a new brand for the aquatics industry has just announced a new food called Color Flakes. This dried flake food is perfect for all sorts of fish and has several unique features. Cobalt Aquatics has raised the bar,…

Marineland Blue Accent LED Hidden Lighting strips handled

MACNA attendees that were at the banquet tonight in Des Moines, Iowa were treated with a special gift from Marineland. On every chair was a special edition Blue Accent LED Hidden Lighting strips that has not been released to the…

CaribSea introduces new Aragonite Refugium Kit or A.R.K.

Refugiums are  extremely popular among reef hobbyists and rightfully so, as they are a great method for nutrient export. CaribSea has introduce a refugium kit named A.R.K. that contains everything you need to start your very own refugium. The kit comes…

New Next Reef NXS protein skimmers announced

Next Reef, a popular acrylic manufacturer, decided to announce their new NXS protein skimmer line. Next Reef originally got famous for their fast selling media reactor line  and seek to continue that tradition with the NXS. The protein skimmers are made from acrylic and…

New fish feeding tube from CPR Aquatics

CPR Aquatics has another interesting new product called the fish feeding tube to help you feed your fish that we spied as a very rough and early prototype at BAYMAC in May that is getting closer to market. As the…

Nano mini reactors from CPR perfect for biopellets + HDVideo

CPR Aquatics has a new Nano mini reactor that is perfect for your nano aquarium. There are two nano reactor models to choose from  and each can be conveniently concealed behind your aquarium or in your sump.  The larger model…

D&D H2Ocean Pro+ Food Range announced for US market

The UK has been enjoying D&D’s Ocean Pro+ food range for some time, however the US market is finally getting their paws on this new food. The food comes in five different varieties, with another on the way specifically for Anthias. You’ll have…

MACNA 2012 will be in Sunny Dallas, Texas

There was some doubt as to whether or not MACNA 2012 was in fact hosted by the DFWMAS club located in Dallas, Texas. However, by the above picture we can put those doubts to rest and picture evidence is great.…

Reef Builders is live at MACNA 2011 in Des Moines, IOWA USA

Reef Builders is live at MACNA 2011, covering the event in wonderful Des Monies, Iowa. The show has not started yet but that does not mean Reef Builders isn’t giving you the goods on what is new here. You probably…

Jeff Corwin launching new show with Georgia Aquarium

Ocean Mysteries’ is a new show that is either filmed entirely at or will use experts from the Georgia aquarium. Jeff Corwin, a longtime TV host and animal conservationist, is spearheading “Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin,” a weekly 26-episode show…