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A Golden Opportunity
Hello ReefBuilders! My travels take me all over the globe, most in the US but I travel internationally 4-5 times a year as well. As I travel around I will always be…
The End of an Era? Live Aquaria
If you’ve been in the reef hobby in the past 3 decades, you know Live Aquaria (LA) well. I remember Flying Fish Express (FFE) was my go-to online store, back before etail was as big as it is today. Live…
It’s TANKSgiving Time!
I’ve talked about this before on Reef Therapy, but my absolute favorite part of the hobby is the planning and building part. I mean, who doesn’t like shopping for new aquarium gear? And what’s better than new toys: discounts and…
A bright new inventor shines at the age of 11!
During a recent trip to California I had an amazing conversation with Kiyara and her father, Warnaka Gunawardena. It started with a simple question, “Tell us about your aquarium at home!”, which led to a fascinating discovery. Kiyara has built…
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Saltwater Aquarium
I’m optimistic that a lot of new hobbyists, before getting into reef keeping, do lots of research and planning before starting! Personally, I did very little and jumped right in with very little idea of what was to come. There’s…
The Sponge Came First
If you were asked to imagine the oldest animal on earth, what comes to mind first? An amoeba (not actually an animal), fish, bird, or even a dinosaur? I know that’s what my answer would be. However, a new study…
Tunze Brings Carbon Fiber to the Aquarium Tongs Game
Aquarium tongs are a staple in any aquarist’s toolbox. Most of the available options have limited shelf life: they’re either too weak for heavier jobs or use low quality metals which rust in not time. But our friends at Tunze…
Master Scoly Giveaway!
Corals.com is offering up a FREE master scoly throughout the month of October. To qualify, place an order and you’ll be entered in the giveaway. Order as many times as you want and each order will give you one entry…
Amphipods Reign Supreme in this Year’s Ocean Photographer Competition
Ocean Photographer of the Year is co-presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, two brands with the ocean at their heart. I’ve written about Blancpain before when they released some ocean inspired watches on collaboration with Swatch. Thousands of photos are…
Support Breast Cancer Survivors with the Corals.com Cares Initiative
Pink Lights The Way (PLTW) is a community of local breast cancer survivors who connect with those currently in treatment to provide personalized, one-on-one, emotional and financial support. They also provide breast cancer patients with comfort items and uplifting care…
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…
