Salem Clemens
Salem Clemens
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Salem Clemens is an aquarist that's been obsessed with all aspects of the hobby fresh and salt for a decade. He worked for around five years in the retail side of the industry and recently graduated with a degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and a minor in Chemistry. During his time in college he studied coral pathology working closely with his universities Biology and Chemistry programs where he gained experience in microbiology, biochemistry and analytical techniques such as GC-MS. Salem has a passion for rare and oddball corals, fish and inverts, experimenting with new methods and attempting to solve problems in the trade. He hopes to utilize an objective lens to help elute the best information and practices in the industry.

eBay Reverses Ban On Live Animals – Welcomes Back Selling Of Fish etc

Last week, eBay changed its live animal policy, banning the sale of coral, fish, and other animals. Due to community backlash, they have now decided to continue the sale of live animals, as detailed in the letter below.

Brightwell Aquatics Releases New Bacteria Product “MicroBacter Purple M”

Today, Brightwell Aquatics has released a new bacteria product called “MicroBacter Purple M.” This product contains purple nonsulfur bacteria. Below is a breakdown of retail pricing. Below are details directly from Brightwell. “ Brightwell Aquatics Launches MicroBacter Purple – Unlock the…

eBay Bans The Sale Of Coral, Fish And Other Live Animals

Yesterday, eBay updated its policies and ended the sale of live fish, corals, and other animals on the site. In total, they gave sellers a 30-day notice to cease the sale of prohibited items. It’s to be seen how strict…

Wild Conspic X Personifer Hybrid Lands At Anything QT In Brisbane

I recently received an unexpected text from a number with an Australian area code. Upon opening my phone, I was blown away—a wild Conspicillatus x Personifer hybrid. While this is not the first time this particular hybrid has shown up…

President’s Day Sales At SaltwaterAquaium.com, Corals.com, Triton And More

Help support Reef Builders by checking out some of our sponsors sales. Below is a list that breaks down and provides links to various offers. SaltwaterAquarium.com Corals.com Triton Two Little Fishies Sicce Polyp Lab Pieces Of The Ocean

AquaIllumination Releases New Hydra Edge 44HD and 68HD

Today is the release date of the new Hydra Edge 44HD and 68HD. We luckily got some time to play with these lights prior to release since they arrived at our LFS yesterday (video out now). I’ll first break down…

Cali Kid Corals Brings In Jaw Dropping Multicolor Fungia

Cali Kid Corals, a boutique store with two locations in California, has been known for its high-end and collector-level pieces for some time. They recently added a new piece that caught my attention to their WYSIWYG section. This plate coral…

TECO Chillers Now Distributed By SICCE US – Widely Available In North America

TECO, “The Future Of Refrigeration,” has made its way to the United States. Designed and manufactured in Italy, these chillers are powerhouses with an emphasis on sustainability and quality. The flagship SeaChill line is now available in North America via…

Reef Moonshiner’s Post DOC Reduction Method Using CAC

Yesterday on the Reef Moonshiner’s support group owner Andre Mueller posted the following information. DOC Reduction and a specific CAC (Catalytic activated carbon), investigated closer on the Reef Moonshiners Test tanks and trialed numerous times in the Reef Moonshiners community,…

ReefStock Denver 2025 – Event Details and Discounted Rooms End This Week

ReefStock Denver is poised to be a lot of fun! The show floor has officially sold out, and the floor plan is jam-packed with tons of amazing exhibitors. In addition to the exhibitors, we also have various educational workshops and…