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.

“Bubble gum” coral possibly new species from Coral Triangle

Scientists recently revealed their findings after an expedition to the Coral Triangle – “a region where currents from the Pacific and Indian Oceans bring together different species from Asia and Australia to mix within Indonesia’s Sulawesi Sea”. As many as…

IceCap Lighting officially goes out of business, closes its doors

IceCap, a once popular lighting company that is headquartered in the United States is out of business. In a letter to their customers, Chuck Troiani stated that they have suspended operations. Chuck goes on to explain: “Unfortunately, we finally hit a…

IceCap moving south, assets purchased by Millennium Funding

You might recall when we first reported on IceCap’s problems over a month ago which created quite a stir within the industry. We have now learned that IceCap seems to be reshuffling their finances and moving their headquarters. A recent…

New Variable speed brushless DC Red Dragon 2 Classic pumps from Royal Exclusiv

Royal Exclusiv has just released details about their new Variable speed Brushless DC Red Dragon 2 Classic pump. Royal Exclusiv researched thoroughly on what they wanted to do with the new DC Red Dragon 2 pump and has made major…

ATB Supersize skimmer with cleaning system

ATB has a new skimmer, the ATB Supersized as they are calling it and wow is it big! The skimmer uses dual Airstar 3000 pumps that inject into a double plate that we have seen on other ATB models while…

Vortech MP60 is shipping in time for the holidays

We’ve just confirmed that the MP60 has been shipping to retailers across North America as well as key markets in other parts of the world.  Ecotech Marine says that the Vortech MP 60 pushes over 7,500 GPH making it perfect…

H&S Aquaristik will now supply Bubble Magus Products

German based H&S Aquaristik has announced it will be distributing Bubble Magus products. This no doubt is caused by the recession that has impacted the aquarium hobby with more and more hobbyists looking for cheaper, more efficient ways of powering…

Fish House Girls has new twist on aquarium maintenance

Fish House Girls is an aquarium maintenance service. Their goal is to sign up clients so that they can use their staff to clean your aquarium and keep you stocked with the latest corals and fish. However, unlike other aquarium…

Octopus who predicted world cup winners has died

Paul, the octopus which successfully predicated the World Cup matches has died. “Paul predicted the winners of all Germany’s World Cup clashes, and then of the final by selecting one of two boxes, each loaded with a mussel food treat…

ATB Elegance 200 Pro skimmer under going testing

ATB has a new skimmer called the Elegance 200 Pro Skimmer which is currently undergoing testing in their facility. The new skimmer (550mm or 21.6″ tall and a with a footprint of 280 x 230mm (11″ x 9″) is cone…