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.

Star Fire fixture from Fauna Marin seen in action

While the star fire fixture from Fauna Marin has been getting mixed reviews, we have pictures of the device of it in action on top of a impressive tank. Most users love the light, however the biggest complaints that we…

Aqua Illumination Plasma Lighting gets closer to reality

While we have been patiently waiting for the new Plasma light to be finish testing by Aqua Illumination, cherry corals got their hands on a testing unit and have mounted it for all to see. The emitter that is used…

Aquarium Stimulus Program: Prodibio Biokit Reef

Want to get your hands on a Prodibio reef Biokit? Here is your chance, be sure to read the rules below. Leave a comment below. Seriously, you can put anything you want. You may only enter this specific giveaway once.…

Update to McCulloch’s clownfish spawning

Live Aquaira updated their exciting spawning page of their McCulloch’s Clownfish. You’ll be able to see the actual clownfish maturing in age with a complex rearing system that was developed in house giving the fry a stable environment in which…

Purple Tassled Rhino Scorpionfish up on Unique Corals

Unique Corals got their hands on a rare purple coloration of a rhinopias fish, while the rhinopias has been seen in the aquarium trade, this rare purple coloration is something to get excited about. Rhinopias are great fish for a…

Herbtana microbe-lift the herbal immune-stimulating enhancer

We suppose it was only a matter of time before a “herbal” additive was made for our marine aquariums. Although we haven’t tried this new product called Herbtana, it advertised to reduce: “skin flukes(gyrodactylus), gill flukes (Dactylogyrus), Ich(ichthyophthirius multifillis), oodinum,…

Limited Edition BBE180 Euro Reef skimmer

Now, we will admit that we do like limited edition items but this is the first time we have seen it apply to something in saltwater aquaria. The Euro Reef BBE180 is a limited edition protein skimmer and only 19…

New Deep Blue Chromis (chromis abyssus) found

You can add a new type of species that we would like to get our hands on. The species named Chromis abyssus or its common name referred to as Deep Blue Chromis was discovered off the coast of Ngemelis island,…

Prodibio seen in use in public aquarium

You might use Prodibio in your reef aquarium already, but in the above video you’ll see something you probably haven’t seen before. The video shows a public aquarium using prodibio products. In the photos you’ll see Dr. Nick from Prodibio…

Flame Wrasse spawning caught on video

In case you haven’t seen it yet, our very own senior editor Jake Adams has a nice little write up in Advanced Aquarist on a spawning harem of flame fairy wrasses, Cirrhilabrus jordani. The video above captures the courtship and…