If you are a regular reader of my ramblings here on Reef Builders, at hobby conferences, and in hobby magazines, you know I’m a HUGE fan of outside-the-box thinking in aquascaping. No rock walls and boring layouts for me. Nope!…
Aquactinics T5/LED Hybrid Constellation prototype caught
It sure looks like Aquactinics is planning on releasing a new T5/LED hybrid lighting fixture. We heard murmurs for a long time about how they were going to release a new fixture (MACNA, RAP) but this is the first time…
This Saturday in Salt Lake City, Mountain West Reef Fest
The Mountain West Reef Fest is one of the largest reef aquarium event left this year, and with the massive Wasatch Marine Aquarium Society behind it, this show promises to be one of the largest one-day reef shows this side…
Morphologic Studios gets all artsy on PBS
We know Coral Morphologic for their quality Florida ricordia, corallimorphs and zoanthids, but did you know they are productive artists in the Miami art scene as well? Recently a local PBS affiliate WLNR featured Morphologic Studio artists and owners Colin…
LeDio LED spotlight 7W and 21W: PAR values and first impressions
Earlier this week I received two LeDio 7 watt LED lamps and one Ledio 21 watt from my friend Eiji in Japan who is running the best community site for reefers, 1.023 World. Â Actually, he got some samples from…
Fluorescent Proteins and chromoprotein protect corals as antioxidants
Coral antioxidants and fluorescent proteins are about to crossroad after the publication of the paper by Palmer et. al on Coral Fluorescent Proteins as Antioxidants. According to Palmer, Modi and Mydlar, most corals have been known to produce a wide…
MASM Breeding Initiative calling all fish breeders to arms
The Marinelife Aquarium Society of Michigan, MASM, has officially kicked off their innovative Breeding Initiative with their first Breeders Challenge. If you have been looking for an excuse to get into breeding marine ornamentals, this is the program you have…
Reef Nook Online Aquarium Management
There is a new tank management software type service available online, the service which is called Reef Nook allows you to enter information about your tank and the creatures that live inside it. Chuck runs reef nook and offers a…
Kotobuki Eco LED Light Stick in Japan for ¥2,980
Another day, another LED light. This light made by Kotobuki is being released in Japan and offers a slim and compact unit that actually looks quite slick. The Kotobuki LED light is rated at only 3 watts so its best…
Hydor working on new “better” Koralias?
It sure looks likes Hydor is set to launch a new set of Koralia pumps soon. A recent ad has appeared in CORAL magazine that sheds some light on the “new” pumps. They are said to be a shaft-less design…
