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Hanna Instruments digital refractometer, compensates for reef aquarium temperature

The new digital refractometer from Hanna Instruments is one svelte and highly accurate new electronic machine for testing the salinity of seawater. The $200 device is bileld as scientific and research grade:…

Something Fishy: Fish Based Biotope Aquariums

I spend a lot of time talking and writing about marine biotope aquariums. As you may recall from my banter, a biotope aquarium is a system designed to replicate a specific environmental niche, such as a rubble zone, seagrass bed,…

ProFilux III and ProFilux III ex get priced

One of the most popular aquarium controllers on the market is the ProFilux system. The ProFilux III and Profilux III ex have been teasing themselves with shots of themselves for a while now. A lot of things haven’t been answered…

LiveAquaria’s femininus wrasse is presented in still and moving pictures

The femininus wrasse, Anampses femininus, is one of those mythical fish that you hardly ever see on display but when you see a robust, vigorous specimen, you can’t help but to be stunned by it’s exquisite beauty. One such specimen…

Red Dragon II pumps 240 watt, 350 watt recalled

We are big fans of voluntary recalls here as it is always a good sign that the company wants to do the right thing. Royal Exclusiv is recalling a few of their pumps. The pumps in question are theÂ Red Dragon…

OT2 LED from Arcadia: T5 and LED hybrid light fixture

The OT2 T5 and LED hybrid luminaire from Arcadia lighting is a forthcoming lighting fixture whith the potential to blend the best of both types of lighting sources. The product is set to launch in 25 days from now, as…

Eshopps Super Spy coral viewer makes corals look like anemones

We hope that we really don’t have to explain this one folks. The super spy coral viewer is a “tube”, like the kind which carries the internet, with a “lens” on the end which may or may not make your…

The verified industry forum, a new service from Reef Builders

Here at Reef Builders we obsessively cover the saltwater industry. We have been for a while now and we like to think we do a good job at it. A ton of people read us every day for the latest…

Diver and Humpback Whale play tag in Ocean

Tag! You’re it! We doubt that the whale is really saying that but with what happened recently this sight is nothing short of amazing. Diver and cameraman Marco Queral captured what we have rarely seen before, a huge humpback whale…

Vitrea’s new Orbital rimless Tanks and Stands

Vitrea, which makes fine Aquarium equipment in Italy has added to their line of aquarium tanks and stands with their new Vitrea Orbital rimless collection. This collection is beautiful. Those Italians really know how to bring up a piece of…