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Update on the seized Clipperton angelfish, Holacanthus limbaughi
A few weeks ago Reef Builders was first to break the news on the seizure of 40 Clipperton Angelfish by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The actual number of fish seized…
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
Sfiligoi Infinity DDE (double DE) fixture from Aquarium Obsessed
If you’re trying to pack a lot of light in a small area (we’re looking at you Acro heads), then you’ll want to take a good look at the new Infinity DDE (double double ended) light fixtures from Sfiligoi. The…
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…
Commercial scale needle wheel skimmer from My Reef Creations
While touring the Southeast US we’ve been stopping by a handful of factories and notable aquarium businesses teasing out the news and products looming over the horizon. Along our travels we came across this behemoth commercial scale needle wheel protein…
For the Publishing Picky
We have in our hands the first issue of Reef Life magazine. And what a breathe of fresh air. The layout is very clean and almost Japanese inspired. You will not find an out focused picture or anything lacking white…
Bell’s Flasher Wrasse, Paracheilinus bellae
This is a fantastic photograph of Bell’s Flasher Wrasse, Paracheilinus bellae, which was shared with the world on Pisces Kazu. Bell’s Flasher Wrasse is a deepwater species endemic to Marshall and Palau and it is very rare in the aquarium…
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…
