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.

EcoTech marine “developing remote control” for Vortech

It sure looks like EcoTech Marine is set to come out with a remote control of some kind for their line of Vortech pumps. A recent interview that Tim Marks did with NCIIA makes it very clear: And EcoTech isn’t…

“Get an Edge” rimless 65 gallon aquarium tanks from Zero Edge

Zero Edge aquariums which became widely known for their overflowing side aquarium tanks known as “Zero Edge” have decided that that model although good can’t compare to the original design of an aquarium. The new “Get an Edge” aquarium series…

UV-C Power Cleaner Disinfection (UV sterilizer) from Royal Exclusiv

Royal Exclusiv has a new UV sterilizer that they have been working on called the UV-C Power Cleaner Disinfection unit. The unit is powered by a 11 watt Puritec lighting array and most assuredly will be used with a Royal…

Reef Addicts is a new reef community launching in January

There is a new online reef site that will be launching soon. The site named reef addicts is targeted towards the large reef community that is active around the world. Reef Addicts is being pushed out by two main members…

Manhattan Reefs has new iPhone app

Manhattan Reefs, the very popular NY reef club has launched an iPhone app for their loved reef forums. The App which you can download from the iTunes store is available for $1.99 and is currently in version 1.0. Current features…

Saltwater Connection has two new cone skimmers coming SWC120, SWC160

The Saltwater Connection, makers of fine inexpensive protein skimmers have new models in the works. Both of these new models are cone skimmers as is the current rage within the industry. The first model SWC160 Cone has a 9″ x…

Tek Light Elite T5 HO Air-Cooled Fluorescent Fixture gets more detailed

That new Elite T5 Tek fixture by Sunlight Supply we showed you earlier is progressing slowly. We received new details about the unit and contrary to what mis-information is being published the fan does not draw air in the ends…

Digital Aquatics MyReef software delayed until April 2010

Digital Aquatics hot software called myReef is so hot that quite a few of customers have been waiting for it for a very long time. Originally the myReef software was slated to be out before the end of 2009. Not…

CoralSky SL Supplemental LED lighting fixture

The coralSky SL is a supplemental lighting system that will add a “fluorescent effect” with a high-power blue LED light. The coralSky SL is perfect if you have an existing metal halide setup or a CF/T5 layout as well. The…

Practical Fish Keeping website down for “maintenance”?

Practical Fish Keeping, the popular magazine and online UK portal website is down. It has been down for a while now, with today going over the 24 hour mark. Going to the site yields a message “Practical Fishkeeping is currently…