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.

Rare Gold Rim Achiles tang hybrid Acanthurus achilles x A. nigricans

Although hybrid fish are increasingly becoming more apparent in the industry we find it hard to pass on posting such beautiful creatures up. This Hybrid Achilles tang (Acanthurus achilles x A. nigricans) has popped up on Aquatouch. The markings on…

Elos teases new LED lighting system

Oh Elos. How you tease us so. While everyone knows that most European companies wait to release any new products at the largest pet tradeshow in the world, Interzoo. That doesn’t stop Elos from teasing a new production lighting system…

ZEOvit releases new “powerful” filter media with fancy colored bag

ZEOvit, the popular nutrient control system introduced a new formula for their staple main stay zeovit filter media. In case you aren’t familiar with the ZEOvit system this helps control nutrients while you manually add specific types back into the…

Ecoxotic shows off new Photon Cannon LED light

Ecoxotic is here with a new toy. Meet the Photon Light cannon made from a 50 watt multi-chip with one LED die. Initially, the photon light cannon will come out in a Pendant but not to worry for you fixture…

DIY LED fixture made out of Birdseye wood

Another LED product that is different because it is a do-it-yourself by a coral vendor here. The fixture is actually made out of birdseye maple wood with LEDs that can be purchased from a favorite online retailer. The fit and…

Nano Customs new Pico LED light fixture

Nano Customs is here at Reef stock with something new that we haven’t seen before. A complete Pico LED unit that has the fit and finish of  an advanced LED unit such as Elos or other top premium brands. We…

EcoSmart Driver unwrapped and unboxed

The EcoSmart is the next generation driver system from Ecotech Marine and like a lot of other new products its here at the show. We’ve gotten to play with the EcoSmart for a little while and found out some features…

Nano Prop 5000 Adjustable current pump from Aqua Medic

AquaMedic has a new water pump called the Nano Prop for aquariums. The Nano Prop 5000 is an adjustable current pump using a “propeller” to propel water in your aquarium. The Nano Prop is said to be computer “optimized” for…

Reef Stock at the Denver Downtown aquarium Tomorrow

Reef Builders is here live at the Denver Aquarium for the annual Reef Stock Event. The coral vendors have just about finished setting their displays up and getting cozy to their new one day homes. There are so many amazing…

Win a Free Willy DVD/Blu Ray from Marine Depot

Marine Depot has teamed up with Warner Brothers to promote the DVD/Blu-Ray release of Free Willy: Escape from Pirate’s Cove.  The movie should be enjoyed of aquarium hobbyists of all ages, especially kids. You can win your own copy of…