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.

GHL ProFilux Wireless controller Vortech module

GHL ProFilux has finally released more details about their Wireless Vortech module for their controller. The  Profilux Wireless vortech module will support all operational modes currently available with Vortech pump controllers including Constant speed and lagoon random mode to name…

Teco TC1500 chiller for commercial applications

Teco, the Italian manufacturer made famous by its line of chillers has introduced the TC1500. This chiller or rather refrigeration unit is made for commercial purposes that will be able to give you water as cold as 41F and provides…

Vertex Illumina SR 1200 LED gets captured on video

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHo7LTgkbZ4[/youtube] That Vertex Illumnia that we got our paws on early, gets a video appearance by one lucky person who already has it hanging over their tank. While not available in the United States yet, production models have hit areas…

Luxim getting sued by Ceravision over patent dispute regarding plasma lighting

Ceravision, a company that is based in the United Kingdom has decided to sue Luxim to protect their Intellectual Property. The two companies are scheduled to go to trial in both the United States and in the UK.  What is…

Elos Phosphate kit now available

Elos new phosphate kit has landed inside the United States and has recently been spotted up on Marnie Depot. This new kit gives you what you might expect: readings on phosphate water parameters for your tank. This new kit was…

Ecoxotic gets in the 25 Gallon aquarium business

Apparently, when Ecoxotic showed their LED lights off, its 25 gallon aquariums captured the attention of hobbyists across the United States. It captured them so much so that they have decided to start selling the aquariums directly to consumers. You…

Sustainable Aquatics releases tank raised Clown Triggerfish

Sustainable Aquatics, the captive-bred marine ornamentals company that supplies fish stores across the country, has now started to offer tank-raised Clown Trigger fish (Balistoides conspicillum) to its customers. The fish are available in either 2-inch or 3-inch sizes with retail…

New Elos Osmocontroller Digital breaks cover

The new Osmocontroller Digital automatic top off controller has been released by Elos. This new Digital Osmocontroller does what you might expect. Pumps water from a reservoir of some sort and back into your sump or main aquarium. It uses…

Fidel Castro seen at public aquarium

I think Fidel Castro was bored sitting at home. He was spotted at a public aquarium in Cuba…the question is of course if he was really interested in the aquarium or just a political image stunt. I bet he reads…

IMAC West not to happen until 2011

IMAC West, which is the spin off of the Original IMAC that was hosted for years in Chicago has been postponed until 2011. This was  most likely due to the economy as well as other competing shows across the nation…