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New Algae Turf Scrubbers coming soon from Aquaristik Innovation
Algae Turf Scrubbers or ATS as they are commonly known are an interesting and practical way to filter certain unwanted nutrients from reef aquarium water. Creating a a dedicated place for turf…
Reef Patrol Underwater Filming Tips – Ep 01 Camera Housings
Reef Patrol Underwater Filming Tips Are you ready to upgrade your underwater camera, or just looking for some tips about choosing the best housing for you? You’re gonna love this new YouTube Series by underwater filmmaker Vanessa Cara-Kerr on her channel…
Video Feature of the Original Weeping Willow Leather Coral
The Weeping Willow leather coral is one of the oldest yet least understood soft coral strains in the reef aquarium hobby. Originating at least as far back as the year 2000, this exceptional strain of Sarcophyton ehrenbergi is known for its…
5 Seas Dive Site Cuba – The Perfect Balance of Corals and Fish
5 Seas was one of the most memorable dive sites in the Gardens of the Queen Cuba. The curious groupers stole my heart, and I found quite a few exceptional coral colonies, making this a perfectly balanced dive between corals…
The Crown Jewel of ANY Aquarium: An Overview of the Royal Gramma
This vibrantly colored fish makes an excellent addition to saltwater aquariums; it is hardy, and relatively low maintenance, which makes it ideal for both beginners and experienced aquarists alike. The Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto) is a calm and rather shy…
Reef Casts Breaks the Mold with Creative Corals Bases, Tiles and Plugs
We’ve been gluing corals to frag plugs, tiles and discs since the early 2000s and it’s well past time for us to think outside the box of what constitutes a suitable base for corals. The last few years we’ve seen…
Aenigmanthus segoi, a New Genus & Two new Species of Zoanthid
A new paper on the phylogeny and the evolution of zoanthid growing forms has identified a new species of Hydrozoanthus, and a completely new genus and accompanying species called Aenigmanthus segoi. While in the aquarium hobby we are mostly focused with the shallow…
WATCH: The Most Curious Grouper, My Favorite Dive Experience in Cuba
Curious Grouper I went to the Gardens of the Queen in search of rare corals, but little did I know, I would be leaving with a crush on a grouper. The curious groups in the Gardens of the Queen are fins…
Waterpik: Removing Coral Pests with a Miniature Pressure Washer
Dealing with coral pests and parasites can be one of the most challenging experiences beginner and experienced reefers will ever have to deal with. It’s the most frustrating to have a healthy reef tank with ideal parameters, only to have…
Felix Smart Aquarium Controller System Launching Soon
The Felix Smart Aquarium Controller is an interesting new device being teased by some of Europe’s best aquascapers. This smart device includes many innovative tools that promise to bring smart controls, automation and monitoring of home aquariums into the 21st…
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…
BYOGuides Announces New Workshops
Russel Kelly has created an iconic set of Be Your Own (BYO) Guides which serve…
Tunze Launches English YouTube Channel
Known for its bulletproof pumps and German engineering, Tunze has also been big on YouTube…
