We didn’t notice this until today, but Neptune Systems has quietly dropped the price of the Aqua Controller 3 pro’s retail price to $499, from $799 previously. This is most likely because of the impending release of the new Reef…
Dr Tims Aquatics Nitrifying Bacteria for Saltwater Aquariums
“One and Only Nitrifying Bacteria for saltwater aquaria is the result of the latest scientific knowledge on nitrifying bacteria Through experience, and confirmed by research, establishing the biological filter in a newly set-up saltwater aquarium can take a long time,…
Nutramar Ogo Freeze-dried, natural algae
Nutramar Ogo promises not to compromise water quality, we are wondering if that means leaking phosphates into your aquarium water like most green and purple nori does. Said to be packed with amino acids, Vitamin C, zinc, unsaturated fatty acids,…
Berliner WD-125 Wet/Dry Filter raises the bar
Say hello to the new wet-dry system from Berliner. This baby can handle systems for both fresh and saltwater. Choose 100% Berlin, 100% bio-ball or 50/50 combination. Features a noise reducing chamber, protein skimmer return port, super-flow capacity weir rated…
Mag-float 20, the round aquarium glass cleaner
Tired of cleaning your round aquarium glass? Bummed because there isn’t a mag-float for the job? Worry no more. The Mag-Float 20 is sure to cure your round glass needs. Just like the normal mag-float, this sweet tool is made…
Marineland Marine Series Advanced In-Sump Skimmers
Marineland finally enters the reef world with the release of the Marineland Marine Series Advanced In-Sump Skimmers. With two models to choose from ranging from 100 gallon capacity to 300 gallon capacity these skimmers use the tried and tested needlewheel…
Reef Ramblings: Clamming Around Part II: Spawning Tridacnids
Reef Ramblings: Clamming Around Part II: Spawning Tridacnids Adam Blundell M.S. Introduction In the previous article I covered the many reasons why hobbyists would be interested in keeping Tridacnid clams.To sum up that article, Tridacnids are a perfect animal for…
Coral Triangle being helped, $63 million put by international fund
The Coral Triangle which straddles the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands and East Timor, is said to have the most marine life in the world, and most diverse. However, excessive fishing and the…
May 2008 Photo Contest: Blennies
Reef Builders is launching its first photo contest. The subject of this contest is Blennies, so be sure to get your best camera out and take some pictures of your blennies. The winner will receive a 5 Gallon bucket of…
Feeling Squirmy? Scientists finally get to examine Colossal squid
You remember when a Colossal squid was found a little over a year ago? Scientists have finally got to examine it in four hours time, they will run several tests on it including: “studying the suckers and hooks on in…
