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ModAquatics & Solid State LED Lighting’s Greyling takes DIY LED to a whole other level
There are a ton of different DIY LED options out there for everything from flashlights, home lighting and we’ve seen more than our fair share for aquarium lighting purposes. ModAquatics has been…
Antilligobius nikkiae is a new genus and species of deep water reef gobies
Antilligobius nikkiae is the name of the deep water sabre goby that was first reported by collectors in Curacao. Not only is the sabre goby a new genus and species to science, it was also discovered in our own tropical backyard…
Archives: Modern Aquarium design for reef aquaria and freshwater
This story originally posted way back in september 2008 is a timeless account of how beautiful aquariums can look in a modern decor environment. Help us update it by sending in your ideas of well designed aquariums. Modern aquarium design…
Fish Tank Kings releases first preview clips of the new TV show
Fish Tank Kings has just released the first few clips of their forthcoming aquarium reality TV show and we’re liking what we see. The new TV show produced by Nat Geo Wild features the professional aquarium installations of the esteemed Living Color…
Scleropages inscriptus is a new species of Arowana!
Scleropages inscriptus is a new species of arowana, part of the popular group of dragonfish which are coveted and highly sought after the world over. Of all the new species we report on, a new species of arowana is the…
Nostalgic reef life will always trump Limited Edition corals
With the number of limited edition corals having grown exponentially with prices to match, it’s important to appreciate your own personal coral history first. We all like the background stories on LE corals. Who can forget the first Solomon Island…
The highly elusive and beautiful Bodianus opercularis surfaces in Hong Kong
The Bodianus hogfishes get loads of quality air time here at ReefBuilders, and for good reason. Hogfish are gorgeous, rare, easy to keep and overall a group of very hardy fish that can withstand the rumble and tumble of a…
Aqua Medic Kauderni a new all-in-one aquarium
The Aqua Medic Kauderni was just announced by the German company as the lastest in its line of plug-and-play aquariums. Continuing on its nomenclature for fish, the Kauderni is named after the Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) and packs in a…
Carbon fiber LED light is high technology inspired by biology
Our first look at the carbon fiber LED light by Tokio was love at first sight and intense curiosity at how the heat management needs of the LEDs were paired up with the exquisite appearance of the carbon fiber. Falling…
Most popular stories last week
April 10– April 16th Fishtank Kings — National Geographic releasing new aquarium reality show Remora S and Remora Pro S are the biggest new changes to the venerable spray injected protein skimmers C.A.S.T. from Coral-Shop is an innovative take on…
Video: How to Set Up the Red Sea Complete Reef Care Program
When Red Sea changed its popular dosing system from seven parts to a controlled ratio…
A whopping 62 species reported as new from the Coral Sea Marine Park
Reef Builders Alumni and master ichthyologist, Yi Kai, has teamed up with a star studded…
Breaking New Ground
Vibrant Corals and Fish Ushers in the First Legal CITES-Compliant Malaysian Coral Imports to the…
Tunze Launches English YouTube Channel
Known for its bulletproof pumps and German engineering, Tunze has also been big on YouTube…
