Philips Lumileds recently added a new high-output efficient LED with the Luxeon Rebel ES hitting over 300 lumens. Geared towards providing a higher impact on the outdoor lighting market, the Luxeon Rebel ES and similar high-output, energy efficient LEDs are…
Hands on with the Vertex LumiLux LED striplight with details and pricing
The Vertex LumiLux LED striplight is a solid Cree-packin’ reef light which we first posted back in May when we first them saw at the Vertex booth at InterZoo. Today we remembered that we’re still sitting on a pile of…
Proaquatix Annouced as Worldwide Distributor for Albino Clownfish – Updated!
German marine fish breeder Marcel Triessl, currently residing in South Africa, quietly announced this week that Proaquatix is the sole world distributor for Albino Ocellaris Clownfish with the exception of distribution within South Africa. No word yet on an official…
Modding the EcoMini 28 with a Nanostream propeller pump
Let’s face it, most all-in-one aquariums are woefully underflowed and almost all Solana and Biocube owners end up getting some kind of propeller pump to increase circulation inside the tank. Although the AIO nanos have been a major product category…
Bashsea Reef Fuel Reactor is handcrafted, dual-chambered goodness
The Bashsea Reef Fuel Reactor is a dual-chambered media reactor to efficiently keep your calcium, alkalinity and trace elements in harmony. Using cast acrylic to provide a more rugged unit than using extruded acrylic, the Reef Fuel reactor is hand-crafted…
Dobie Pads are the ultimate aquarium cleaning and maintenance tool
We’ve been using Dobie Pads to scrub much more than just the aquarium glass for years yet it’s a wonder how some folks still haven’t heard of these wonder pads. Your average grocery store chain carries 3-packs of Dobie Pads…
Europe’s largest privately-owned aquarium installed in London’s Heron Tower
Europe’s largest privately-owned aquarium was recently delivered to London’s upcoming Heron Tower giving this new development quite a bit of eye candy in the lobby. The aquarium will hold 70,000l (approx. 18,492 gallons) of water and measures in at 12m…
Captive Bred Cypho purpurascens still a rarity!
It is a known fact that the Oblique-Lined or Mccullochi Dottyback is still a rarity in the hobby. When Cypho purpurascens shows up in the trade, this stunning fish easily fetches $80 to $100+ for the “drab” female, with top…
Reef Builders now available in the Spanish Language
Today it is my pleasure to announce that we are officially launching Reef Builders in Spanish. The site, Reef Builders in Spanish is as you might have guessed written entirely in the Spanish Language. Expect the same great content that…
Hanna Checkers for Ammonia and Nitrate ready in 2 months
Those Hanna Checkers for Ammonia and Nitrate that we told you about in June are getting close to being released. We have been told that they are going through final testing with production happening so thereafter. Alkalinity might be released…
