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Reef fish eavesdrop to find their homes
Do fish actually use their ears? They must, because coral reef fish spend weeks scouting out a new neighborhood before they move in – just like human house buyers do. The fish…
Reef that was nuked, bounces back
Three islands of Bikini Atoll were vapourised by the Bravo hydrogen bomb in 1954, which shook islands 200 kilometres away. Instead of finding a bare underwater moonscape, ecologists who have dived there have given it a clean bill of health. …
Reef Builders limited edition “I love my reef” t-shirt
Here is your chance to receive a limited edition t-shirt from Reef Builders! Available in Large only and you can pick between 100% cotton or 100% poly blends. The cost of the t-shirt is $25.95 which helps support this website,…
2009 Macna rumored to be won by NJ Reefers…
If you haven’t heard the news already the 2009 MACNA, trade show and conference will be held in New Jersey, of course that is the rumor floating around. Until we confirm this, get your salt shaker out, and remember to…
New anglerfish discovered, flat and crawls
This new anglerfish was discovered in Indonesia in January this species actually crawls rather then swims. The fish itself is very flat. These and other traits suggest the fist-size animal may represent a new family of fishes, however the article…
Tunze releases new Reef Excel sea salt
Well what do you know? Tunze decided to pop out a new reef salt. Reef Excel is based on the “lastest” international findings of what real ocean water is made out of. Who makes this stuff? Apparently there is a…
Ecosystem releases eco system mini, nano aquarium
Ecosystem got into the all in one nano aquarium game by releasing a all in one reef nano unit. The base models come in two sizes, 14 Gallon and 24 Gallon. Metal Halide and T5 lighting options are available, although…
Reefkeeper elite update, still no pre orders in sight
Digital Aqutatics did an update on their status of taking pre-orders for their popular reefkeeper elite with the following comment: ” We’ve been getting a lot of emails about the pending pre-orders. Know that we’re working hard to get things…
Clamming Around Part I: The Basics of Tridacnidae
Introduction Giant Clams are amazing. Let me just start by saying that. The members of the family Tridacnidae are also known as the Tridacnids or as the Giant Clams. These animals are truly amazing. Within the phylum Mollusca there are…
Seachem’s Aquavitro line seeks to expand market share, profits.
Before you rush out and buy Seachem’s new line of “things you must have for your reef”. Be warned. Most if not all of their products are just a re-hash of similiar products they already sell, with one or two…
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…
Eviota bacata is a New Species of dwarfgoby from New Caledonia
A new species of Eviota goby has been described from Grand Terra, New Caledonia, taking…
Signature Frags’ Split Personality Spliced Acro May Have Been Born Out of Stress!
Reef Builders is no stranger to spliced Acropora, but this one came out of British…
Reef Builders Raj Works on 10,000 Gallon Mega Tank Build
Raj has never really flexed his skill set to the Reef Builders audience before. He…
