Home
Ostorhinchus Cardinalfishes are suitable for reef tanks of all sizes
When we speak about cardinalfishes within the reef aquarium hobby, most people relate to the classic Pajama Cardinalfish, Sphaeramia nematoptera, or the Bangaii Cardinalfish, Pterapogon kauderni, which have been popular fish for…
Levi’s Deepwater Reef Tank
Deepwater organisms have always had a special place in my heart. In this article, we are going to explore my “Deepwater Reef”. First things first, what is generally considered to be “deepwater”? Many people have their opinions on this, but I…
Our April Fool’s Day Joke Was a Little Too Convincing!
We kicked off the week with an April Fool’s Day Joke that took the reefing world by storm. Salem Clemens wrote an article “sharing his research” about dosing peanut butter in the reef tank. It seems it was a little…
FAQs on Phytoplankton Part 4
Time for more questions and answers from the mean, green phytoplankton-making machine, Taras Pleskun. Do I need to refrigerate phyto? I would highly suggest refrigerating any live phytoplankton cells that you do not intend on feeding to the aquarium that…
Reef Diving FAQs
Do you own a reef tank and want to take the next leap in learning? Are you traveling to a coral reef destination on vacation? Windsor Adams answers our frequently asked questions on Learning To Dive. Do you need to…
Why a Strong Cleanup Crew is so Important in a Reef Tank
The Ladies of Reef Builders got together to discuss the ins and outs of a strong cleanup crew. Evie Hale, Sara Stevens, and Chelsie Hansen share their favorite invertebrates based on quirkiness, behavior, and efficacy in a reef tank. Maybe…
150-gallon Mixed Reef Tank Video
For this video, Remy and Salem dropped by Remy’s fellow St Louis reefer Amer’s house to check out his 150-gallon mixed reef tank. The roughly square Innovative Marine EXT contains a variety of corals from Bounce mushrooms to Torches and…
The Cure to Brown Jelly – A Common Household Item
I have been researching coral pathogens at my university for nearly three years. For several months, the Reef Builders team has been preparing for this moment. This is a summary of my research – this is the cure for brown…
Jake Adams Everlasting Enthusiasm
Like many distressed aquarists, I’ve found solace in times of anguish. During those times when you can’t even look at your aquarium. Think of it as, “reef depression”. When it seems as if all inspiration is gone. Then you finally…
100 Sessions of Reef Therapy, a New Reef Builders Writer & Community Science Project
This week we celebrated 100 sessions of Reef Therapy. While everyone was in town for Reefstock Denver, we got together at the Reef Builders Studio to record. There’s something special about gathering in Jake’s sacred space with those he loved. …
FAQs on Roller Filters
Roller filters are super-popular mechanical filters for reef tanks, and we’re big fans. They offer…
Hazeus paucisquamatus is a New Species of Sand-Dwelling Goby from Papua New Guinea
A new species of tiny goby has been described from the Louisiade Archipelago of Milne…
Stunning Stereonephthya in STL
At the Reefing USA show in STL, I encountered some unique specimens that caught my…
How do you Grow Mangrove Trees in a Reef Tank?
Mangroves are not only super important in ocean environments, but they can make cool natural…
