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Marc Levenson Speaking at ReefStock Chattanooga 2024
Marc “melev” Levenson needs no introduction as he’s part of the fabric of the American reefing scene, being in the hobby since the late 1990s. Marc gives talks around the country, writes…
Bleaching Reduces Reproduction in Giant Clams, Tridacna gigas
A study into the effects of increased seawater temperatures on Giant Clams has shown that it not only causes massive mortalities but also directly affects survivors’ reproductive performance. In a paper published last year, researchers monitored the direct impacts of…
RVS Provides Net Caught Training & Diving Certification in Northern Philippines
RVS Fishworld INC is currently providing Net Caught Training and PADI Scuba Diving Certification to the coastal communities on Calayan Island, Cagayan Province, in the Philippines. The nine-day training program held from June 19th to 28th 2024 teaches coastal communities…
Todd Gardner Speaking at ReefStock Chattanooga, 2024
Reef Builders is thrilled to announce that Todd Gardner will be the first of its expert speakers giving talks at the New Reefing Show ReefStock Chattanooga. Todd Gardner is a professor of Aquaculture at Carteret Community College in Morehead City,…
Pagoda Cup Coral: The Duncan Coral That Never Was
The Duncan coral has always been a staple in the reef aquarium hobby. Despite not having really vibrant colors or any funky name, the Duncan coral still manages to find its way into almost every LFS, as well as the…
Video: Tour of Oceanic Gardens
Recently Remy got to visit Gabe Pommier and his two-year-old coral business Oceanic Gardens in Illinois. Gabe has been a hobbyist for 10 years and at just 24 years old his premises are looking really clean, well organized, and professional,…
Watch Reef Therapy Episode #110 on Coral Taxonomy Basics
This week we got to put a face to the name and meet Reef Builders Contributor and Marine Biologist Sean Ono. Sean likes to dive into Marine Taxa, taking a fresh look at corals available in the hobby, their history,…
Quality Marine Captive-Breeds the Gulf Blenny, Ecsenius pulcher
Livestock supplier Quality Marine has successfully spawned and raised the Gulf Blenny, Ecsenius pulcher. The species was aquacultured in the QM Labs hatchery in Los Angeles, California, and QM Labs is the first to accomplish this on a commercial level…
CoralVue’s new Hydros XHO Light is Powered by ReefBrite
Hot on the heels of the Sole dosing pump launch is a new, separate component to the Hydros control and monitoring system – a dedicated LED aquarium light. Named the Hydros XHO, the new light comprises a 300x66mm long PCB…
DOC is The Most Important Parameter For A Healthy Reef Tank: Here’s a New Method to Manage It
In this article, I will provide an overview of my take on the current zeitgeist of reefing and explain why the entire industry is ignoring a critical aspect of coral care. I will explain what issues this parameter causes, how…

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…