Another day, another LED light. This light made by Kotobuki is being released in Japan and offers a slim and compact unit that actually looks quite slick. The Kotobuki LED light is rated at only 3 watts so its best…
Hydor working on new “better” Koralias?
It sure looks likes Hydor is set to launch a new set of Koralia pumps soon. A recent ad has appeared in CORAL magazine that sheds some light on the “new” pumps. They are said to be a shaft-less design…
Fluval M series Heaters get shown off on Video
Fluval has released their new M Series of heaters along with a M series Video to go along with it. The video will go on in detail about how these heaters are made in Europe using “superior components and construction.…
Elos Prototype LED full fixture light spotted
While in Italy I was able to spy a new prototype model of LED lighting with the Elos brand name associated with it. Apparently Elos is mulling the idea around of producing this model which uses the guts of the…
New ORA Coral: Ice Tortuosa released
ORA has released their new ICE tort, or Tortuosa. Yes, it looks like other corals we’ve seen, but ORA assures us its different as their PR states: The ORAâ„¢ Ice Tort has the typical Tortuosa branching growth form with a…
Reef Builders Celebrates 2000 Posts
This post, this one you are reading right now is the 2000th post that has appeared on Reef Builders. This is very exciting to see Reef Builders grow as fast as it has, especially since it has been going for…
Dimmable Metal Halide Galaxy Ballasts headed your way
These Galaxy Metal Halide ballasts are said to be dimmable. But, not dimmable in the way we would expect, such as the Elos SunColor. We somehow missed reporting these at MACNA, but these new ballasts will allow you to have…
iTech’s slimline model 100 is on a diet
iTech is a custom skimmer company that makes various types of skimmers depending on your needs and budget. While making some seriously large protein skimmers, one caught our attention. The slimline” model 100 skimmer mod takes the pump and places…
Two Little Fishes ad stirs debate among reef addicts
There has been an advertising ad that has been making the rounds in the print world. The ad asks you “Do You Have Trouble Getting it Up” was printed in CORAL and has been generating a little debate on whether…
Elos’ new 14k, 20k SpectraChrome bulb can light your reef tank
There is a new SpectraChrome bulb coming in 14k, and 20k varieties. This is an Elos branded bulb that will come in several different types (150w DE, 250SE&DE and 400w SE) and will be available with major retailers in the…