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.

David Saxby’s Aquarium gets updated for 2009

If you haven’t heard of David’s aquarium then where have you been? His aquarium is one of the greatest private aquariums in the world and he recently made changes to this wonder. The video is taken 4 months after he…

Apex Aquacontroller shows up for pre-order, *waves* to everyone

Well what do we have here? It appears that the Apex Aquacontroller has showed up for pre-order a little bit early on Neptune systems website. The cost? $100. So you can get your pre-order lovin on right here. Officially we…

Eshopps Corner and large Frag racks

Eshopps new frag rack designed for a corner installation in your tank. It comes complete with 13 holes or slots for you to put your frags in and it even comes with 2 free plugs to get you started. The…

K2 cone skimmer from Warner Marine now shipping from retailers

If you wanted to get the hot new K2 cone skimmer that Warner Marine has been teasing us for some time you officialy can. While Warner Marine has been shipping it for over a month to retailers, retailers are now…

New Red Sea Max model coming in 2010?

You remember those rumors about the Red Sea Max 250D model? The “D” referring to upgraded internals, faster pumps, better lighting, in other words it would be more drool worthy to any reef hobbyist. After a quiet period with the…

A Closer look at Deltec’s new bubble chambers

When Deltec released their new TC & SC skimmer lines we wondered how their bubble chamber works compared to other high end skimmers on the market. One of the features of  “not using sump water twice” got us curious, as…

Naokoa Fairy Wrasse seen at Ocean Gallery II

Ocean Gallery II got a hold of a rare Naokoa Fairy Wrasse or Cirrhilabrus naokoae. And from the looks of this guy, it looks to be a beautiful specimen in great health. $249

Apex Controller due out middle of June

Neptune Systems has informed us that for the eagerly awaiting folks that would like to pre-order  the Apex Aquarium Controller that your time is almost here. With confirmation of production units hitting the Neptune Systems warehouse pre-orders should start next…

Warner Marine’s King Kong Calcium Reactor

Looking at this beast from Warner Marine has us thinking that our small calcium reactors could never keep up with the production that the King Kong Calcium reactor spits out. For those of you who like to keep numbers it…

Aquarium Stimulus program: CORAL magazine

Have you wanted a subscription to CORAL magazine? This is your chance to receive a free subscription to CORAL magazine. The contest is very simple, simply leave a comment below and you are automatically entered. Here are a few rules:…