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Vertex Supra C+ Filter is a hyper-engineered reef sump
The Vertex Supra C+ filter is a feat of reef sump design the likes of which we’ve never seen before. We’ve seen individual reefers take their sumps to the next level but nothing…
The Green Brittle Star: Little Fishy, Beware!
“Voracious predator” is not a term one commonly associates with brittle stars—that is, of course, unless the brittle star in question happens to be Ophiarachna incrassata, or the green brittle star (aka “the green death”). This bold species has a…
Tunze DC DOC protein skimmers are coming
Tunze DOC Skimmer DC are the next evolution in the innovative line of protein skimmers from Tunze. The DOC skimmers with their internal water placement, magnet mount and built-in surface skimming have always been in a class of their own,…
Smart Buddie Booster Pump for reverse osmosis filters from Aquatic Life
The Smart Buddie Booster Pump from Aquatic Life is a very intriguing new device which imparts ‘superpowers’ onto all manner of reverse osmosis filters. Entry level R.O. filters can be pretty basic pieces of equipment but with the Smart Buddie…
EcoBak EZ reactor-free biopellets from Warner Marine
EcoBak EZ is a new line of biopellets from Warner Marine, designed to be used without the need for a dedicated biopellet reactor. Biopellets have proven to be an effective method for reducing nutrients in marine aquariums, especially for helping to…
The Harlequin Bass: An Exceptionally Hardy, Beginner-Friendly Marine Fish
Prized for its striking patterning, modest adult size, exceptional hardiness, and overall adaptability, the harlequin bass (Serranus tigrinus), denizen of the tropical western Atlantic and Caribbean, makes an excellent choice for the novice marine aquarist and experienced hobbyist alike. (In…
Rossmont Waver AC pump controller teased in new video
The Rossmont Waver is a new device being teased beginning today by the upstart Italian company. With the Mover and Mover MX series of low-profile water pumps, Rossmont became the first new aquarium water pump company to introduce completely new…
Awesome Fish Spotlight: Roa excelsa
Roa excelsa is a unique deepwater butterflyfish that is part of a very interesting genus of reef fish. The Excelsa butterflyfish has three sibling species including Roa modesta, Roa jayakari and the fairly new Roa australis. We’ve featured the modest butterflyfish,…
Hydra HyperDrive LED interview with Aqua Illumination
The HyperDrive generation of the Hydra 26 & 52 HD LED light is the most significant advancement in high tech LED reef aquarium lighting in a long while. First introduced at MACNA a month ago, the HD edition of the…
There’s probably more than one species of blue ridge coral, Heliopora
Blue ridge coral, Heliopora coerulea, is a unique species of coral in the wild and in the aquarium.Despite being extremely widespread and common on wild reefs, for some reason blue ridge coral is pretty rare in aquariums, even though it is a…
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…
Breaking New Ground
Vibrant Corals and Fish Ushers in the First Legal CITES-Compliant Malaysian Coral Imports to the…
Tunze Launches English YouTube Channel
Known for its bulletproof pumps and German engineering, Tunze has also been big on YouTube…
