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.

Red Sea’s new Reefer Peninsula coming early next year

Red Sea is set to release a new wider Reefer Peninsula aquarium series and new Reefer 625 aquarium next year, that is according to reports we have heard and intelligence we have collected. Red Sea International confirmed the news to…

Segrest Farms purchased by Central Garden and Pet for $60 Million in cash

Central Garden and Pet the parent company behind the big brands Coralife, Aqueon, Kent Marine, and Oceanic announced they have purchased Segrest, Inc for $60 million in cash. Segrest Farms has been around since 1961 and is one of the…

MAX Nano from Red Sea now shipping to Europe, US following shortly thereafter

The Red Sea Max Nano which we first saw several months ago has finally materialized into shipping in the European market, we’re told that North America will follow shortly thereafter in about 30 days. The Max Nano is Red Sea’s…

Eheim Aquatics Closes US Office; Forms Agreement with Cobalt International for Support/Spare Parts

Cobalt International, the brand who became famous for releasing probiotic fish food, supplements and their Neotherm aquarium heater has entered into a part distribution and support agreement with Eheim for the North American market. Sources close to the matter inform…

Smarter Reefs new Frozen Fish food feeding System

The Smarter Reefs frozen fish food system is like a huge popsicle stick for your reef tank livestock – the apparatus and design allows you to feed your fish for as long as the frozen mixture thaws from normal environmental…

Submersible Systems Spare Air Pack Review

As new divers, just started studying for open water certification (only did up to first pool dive training thus far), my wife and I decided it would be fun to take our first actual scuba dives with a PADI Discover…

Job: Aquarist at Disney Parks in Epcot

Do you want to work for the big mouse? You could if you meet the basic qualifications. Disney is looking for an aquarist to work in their Epcot theme park with the attractions: Living Seas, the Land Aquacell, Typhoon Lagoon’s…

Where are thou, Thrive Aquatics and your Waterlab?

This is the story of the rise and fall of Thrive Aquatics, and their missteps with the Thrive Water Lab which led to empty promises to retail stores across the United States and abroad. It was a cold morning when Jeff…

The pros and cons of Rimless Aquariums vs Traditional Braced Aquariums

What type of aquarium should you buy? Rimless aquariums or a traditional braced aquariums? Let’s discuss the pros and cons of a rimless aquarium versus a traditional braced aquarium. Hobbyists the world over are very vocal on their aquarium style…

Cyber Monday: Labridae Fishes: Wrasses $119, free U.S. shipping

If you haven’t picked up our latest book Labridae Fishes: Wrasses, today is a good day to do so. Rudie Kuiter, author of this spanking new volume on marine wrasses, is a world-leading expert on the family Labridae, with many fishes…