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.

1.2 million Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters recalled

Two months after Marineland stated they were investigating quality issues news comes they are recalling both the Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters. The total size of the voluntary recall? 1.2 million units. This voluntary recall is from “38…

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April 18-24 Sfiligoi Astra update and pictures Bon’s lagoon has come a long way in just four months Pieter van Suijlekom gives local club the tour of iconic 6 meter tank Sneek Peak at the new Top-Dressed Otohime EvoSpot is…

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  April 10-17 Walt Smith looking for livestock and coral farm manager for Fiji operations RoboSnail from AquaGenesis heading towards production, coming later this year Badboy T5 lighting system from Quantum Horticulture is an economical and portable way to throw…

LGMAquari LGr701 SP reactor is reviewed and liked by our Italian counterparts

LGMAquari, a small boutique aquarium company located in Italy sports a line of reactors. Recently, Italian blogger Danilo Ronchi got his paws on their LGr701 SP model and it has now been 4 full months since we last heard an…

Sfiligoi Genesis T5/LED fixtures finally land on North American shores

Sfiligoi USA announced they received their first units of the Genesis T5 and LED fixtures that we have been following since Interzoo. The Sfiligoi Genesis T5/LED hybrid fixture will be available in 24 in., 48 in. and 60 in. lengths,…

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April 3rd – 10th Live fish keyring, tattooed fish and preserved fish ‘art’ are really, really tacky Sharks Taught to Hunt Alien Lionfish Captive Bred Yellow Tangs? Not quite yet… More details on the Neptune Systems Apex Jr Ecotech Coral…

Original ATI Powercone Skimmer video shows why it is being replaced by newer “I” model

[youtube width=”640″ height=”480″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XKM2ayELNg[/youtube] When ATI released their new I series powercone skimmer, some of you asked why ATI released an I Series when they just recently released the original powercone line. You weren’t the only ones, as we asked that…

Red Sea: Max 500 unit won’t hit retail until fall 2011

We have confirmed that Red Sea’s Max 500 unit that we first spied at Interzoo won’t be coming until Fall 11. In fact, it might even be delayed up until early 2012 for some countries. Apparently, Red Sea Israel is…

Neuco’s Deep Blue Star 20K lamp coming

Neuco, providers of premium lighting in various flavors is now growing in the US with their Deep Blue Star 20k. CoralVue has announced that they will start bringing these bulbs into the United States with their existing agreement with Neuco.…

Sharks Taught to Hunt Alien Lionfish

Roatan Marine Park divers are training sharks to like a new snack–that of the invasive lionfish. Some wonder if the taining sharks to feast on these fish the best way to make any difference. “It may be more effective for…