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.

Reef Builders now available in the Spanish Language

Today it is my pleasure to announce that we are officially launching Reef Builders in Spanish. The site, Reef Builders in Spanish is as you might have guessed written entirely in the Spanish Language. Expect the same great content that…

Hanna Checkers for Ammonia and Nitrate ready in 2 months

Those Hanna Checkers for Ammonia and Nitrate that we told you about in June are getting close to being released. We have been told that they are going through final testing with production happening so thereafter. Alkalinity might be released…

New ProFilux Touch interface for ProFilux Controllers

The new GHL Profilux touch, a new device for the ProFilux line of aquarium controllers. The new touch control is called the Profilux Touch, but it started as the Profilux view, apparently users requested that there be some sort of…

KNOP Calcium Reactor Compact 80 is perfect for nano aquariums

Say hello to the new KNOP Calcium Reactor Compact 80. KNOP thought it was a good idea to design a Calcium Reactor that handles aquariums from 50-250 liters (13-66 gallons) and we would have to agree with them. This new…

ATI’s new Purple Plus T5 Lighting lamp will compete with KZ Fiji Purple

The new ATI Purple Plus T5 lighting lamp that should hit market very soon. ATI has been on a mad rush getting new products to market, including redesigning their website and out pops a new T5 lamp named the ATI…

ATI Power Cone, a new cone skimmer from ATI

It looks like ATI will be getting in the cone skimmer game with their new ATI Power Cone skimmer. The model called the ATI Power Cone 250 is new and has yet to be released yet, although they have released…

Red Sea reforumlates Red Sea Salt, gets new packaging

Red Sea apparently has decided to reformulate their popular Red Sea salt with a different formula. As taken from Red Sea Directly: “Red Sea Salt is designed to provide the exact parameters of tropical reef water with a slightly elevated…

AVAST Marine DIY Cone protein skimmer kit

Avast Marine is taking pre orders for their DIY cone skimmer kit. The do-it-yourself cone protein skimmer kit comes with everything you need to create a cone skimmer from scratch. This makes a great kit if you would like to…

Fish Brains offers reefing t-shirts with snazzy designs

Fish Brains, a new start up offering reefing based t-shirts are sure to please the reef addiction in you. These premium t-shirts are printed with a range of graphic designs and great for group meet ups, club events and just…

Vitrea coming to the United States Finally

Vitrea, a Italian aquarium and design company we first showed you back in 2008 has secured a US distributor  for their products. In fact, the new company named Vitrea -USA LLC plans to release the full Vitrea line into North…