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Reef Angel dynamic DC-pump control creates a silent and bubble free drain
It is one of those ideas that has probably crossed your mind one time or another when plumbing your tank but was told not possible (or at least not a good idea).…
The best discus of Aquarama 2013: Symphysodon like you’ve never seen it
In order to be a well rounded musician, no matter your specialty, it helps to be familiar with the nuances and techniques of other genres. Likewise, in order to bea better reef aquarist it helps to know a little something…
Coral color is NOT necessarily an indicator of success or health
Lately, there have been various assaults on lighting in many popular reefkeeping forums: The white light zealots attacking the Windex blue fanboys, and the T5/Metal Halide fans using coral color as evidence that LEDs are bad or wrong; fanaticism doesn’t…
The Anatomy of an Invasion: Lionfish
As iconic ornamental marine fish, Pterois spp. are coveted for their unique beauty which is bookended by elegant (but venomous), banner-like finnage. Native to the Indo-Pacific region, lionfish were reportedly discovered in South Florida as early as 1985 with sightings…
Repashy Superfoods come to marine fish with a line of Reef gel foods
Repashy Superfood for reef fish is a brand new extension of a line which has been getting lots of love in the freshwater and reptile world. Although the Repashy Superfood is very new, it is a very old school throwback…
Mango angelfish from Guam resurfaces after long hiatus
It has been awhile since any fish from Guam has made its way into the trade. Sans the small collection made by Joe Russo last year, this is the first time in a long hiatus that we’re seeing the reappearance…
A look back at our favorite ORA stories
We do so many posts here Reef Builders that after a while we start looking back at some of our favorite posts. We were ruminating on all the interesting things ORA has done over the years and thought it would…
Coral Shop CoraSound Multi can be used as a dip or inside the aquarium
Naturally derived treatment for parasites and pests aren’t new and Coral Shop is the latest to offer a natural product to battle parasites, bacterial infections and viruses in your aquarium. the new Coral Shop CoraSound Multi is a 100% natural product for…
Pseudojuloides kaleidos is a rare pencil wrasse from the Maldives
Pseudojuloides kaleidos is a beautiful species that hails from the Indian Ocean, and is seldom collected for the trade but the odd specimens sometimes appears from the Maldives. Like many of its cousins in the pencil wrasse genus (Pseudojuloides), it…
How many aquarium uses are there for NeverWet waterproofing solution?
NeverWet is a borderline magical waterproofing spray which repels all manner of liquids – that includes soda, sauces, syrup, mud and anything else with a liquid component. The two-part waterproofing spray was first revealed two years ago but now NeverWet…
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…
