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Ultum Nature Systems Releases Sleek New R80 Frag System

The new UNS R80 is an aesthetic and functional masterpiece featuring a central overflow with four return lines on each face of the overflow box, allowing for full system flow in every direction. The unit has a one-year warranty and…

Reef Recapathon 2024 Giveaway List and Schedule

Sunday December 22nd 2024 starting at 12 pm central Salem Clemens will be live on Reef Builders YouTube for a 12 hour live stream with Chris Meckley. Each hour will have different guest and topics. Additionally, you can be entered…

A Big Conservation Win – Critically Endangered Red Handfish Captive Population Tripled With Successful Spawn

*All images from the University of Tasmania Two days ago, the global red handfish population tripled after a successful spawning attempt. Red Handfish are critically endangered and one of the rarest fish on the planet. They belong to the family…

Tunze Releases New Powerhouse Turbelle Nanostream 6075 – We Give Our First Impressions

Tunze has released a new wavemaker: the Turbelle Nanostream 6075. This new pump retails for $299.99 USD and can be found at Premium Aquatics and AquaCave. This model has Tunze’s signature gyroscopic design, which allows users to rotate the primary…

Unique Grafted Paragoniastrea Surfaces From Mystery Frag

One of the most exciting aspects of acquiring new coral frags is the fact that you can’t entirely predict what the coral will look like as it grows into your tank. Many corals will “color up” exhibiting new colors or…

Zoanthid & Palythoa Intro Care Guide

Hey, Reefers! Let’s talk Zoanthids & Palythoas! Unsurprisingly, their vibrant colors, limitless varieties, and unique growth patterns have long favored them among all aquarium enthusiasts! These captivating corals, often referred to as “Zoas” or “Palys,” will not only add a…

Corals Down Under Unveils New Prismatic Montipora, Redefining Excellence

Last week Corals Down Under collected one of the most unique Monitpora’s I’ve seen in sometime. CDU director Gemma Moore told me it was collected in the Queensland region around 15 meters down in decently high flow. This phenotype of…

There’s Always a Bigger Coral – New Largest Coral Colony Discovered in Indonesia

In recent months, news outlets around the world have been racing to spread the word about the discovery of the largest discovered coral colony in all the world’s reefs. The coral, a massive colony of Pavona clavus, was discovered off…

dxAquaria Announces Development of Handheld Ick and Velvet Test Kits – Beta Testing Now Available

Infectious diseases pose a severe threat to aquatic ecosystems, particularly in closed environments like aquariums and fish farms. Diseases that affect aquatic livestock can cause rapid mortality in freshwater and marine fish populations, often within hours if left untreated. Currently,…

Nicks Aquarium Has One of the Best Goniopora Collections in the World

Nick’s Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium, located in North Lakes, Australia, has received some extremely nice pieces, such as the gold torch nem and fruit salad chalice, which have previously been featured on Reef Builders. This time, Nick shared with us his…