The AZA’s Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project has developed the Coral Aquarist Program to meet the ever-increasing need for experienced and knowledgeable coral aquarists and conservation practitioners. The program seeks to build professional resources to manage the coral gene banks…
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One-millionth sea urchin released in Hawaiian Island waters
Teams from the Anuenue Fisheries Research Center (AFRC) have released the one-millionth juvenile native sea urchin in Kaneohe Bay on Oahu, Hawaii. Since January 2011, the AFRC has successfully spawned and raised Collector Urchins in captivity with the purpose of…
Frequently asked questions on Hermit Crabs
Hermit crabs are often the first critters we place into new tanks, but are they reef safe, what type should we add, and how many? We answer all your questions on hermit crabs for reef aquariums here. Are hermit crabs…
Today is World Aquarium Day 2023
February 20, 2023, is World Aquarium Day, an initiative created by world-renowned aquascaper Oliver Knott to celebrate and honor “the best hobby in the World.” We’re biased but we’d be inclined to agree with Oliver, so today we encourage you…
14 things you didn’t know about UV sterilizers
With so many anecdotes and half-truths about what UV can and can’t do for our aquariums, we got in touch with a guy who designs and builds commercial UV sterilizers for a living. Michael Barrett is Head of Technical Development…
David Saxby – the Exclusive Interview
Reef Builders is pleased to bring you an exclusive Reef Therapy interview with famous reefkeeper David Saxby. An aquarist of seventy years, David was a reefkeeping pioneer whose tank rose to global fame for its large size, fish and corals,…
Eden is a new tank, cabinet, AND HOOD combo from Waterbox
Aquarium brand Waterbox is taking preorders for a new range of tanks, cabinets, and hoods called Eden. Available in three colors and three model sizes, the Eden 20, 30, and 40 hold approximately 20, 30, and 40 gallons of water…
FAQs on 3D printing
We cover so many 3D printed items these days we thought we would ask expert Jonny Prior at Aqua Print UK what it’s all about. Jonny was only too happy to help out. How many 3D printers do you have…
Sought after Squire’s wrasses now coming out of PNG
RVS has told Reef Builders that it has found a new location for Squire’s wrasses in Papua New Guinea. The find is just one of many fish and invertebrate gems that RVS has discovered in the country since gaining licenses…
RVS shows why nets are best when it comes to catching fish
Do you know how the fish in your aquarium were caught? Depending on what they are, where they are from, and who caught them, saltwater fish may be caught using a variety of methods from net to hook and line,…
