Orangeback Bass is a Collector’s Item from the Caribbean

Ah, the odd Orangeback Bass, Serranus annularis…let’s take some time and explore this species. Some may mistake this fish for its close relative the Lantern Bass, but the Orangeback Bass is a unique Caribbean fish that is not seen very…

Ten of our Favorite #reefbuilders Tagged Corals on Instagram

We love it when you tag us on Instagram and there are currently over 365,000 #reefbuilders tagged posts on the photo and video-sharing app. Here are just 10 of the corals we’ve picked out and highlighted from our feed, and…

Which Corals to Add to a New Tank

There are many fun aspects to setting up a new tank, from planning and getting the equipment and then on to aquascaping the tank. But to me, the most fun aspect is selecting and adding the corals. This is when the…

Acropora speciosa – what you need to know

We’re seeing quite a few lovely examples of Acropora speciosa turn up in stores lately, including the coveted “Flaming Sunrise.” Here’s a montage of everything we have on them, written by experts, to aid in our knowledge, and their aquarium…

Seven Ways to Reuse Dead Hard Coral Skeletons

Don’t throw away those dead coral skeletons as we have seven useful ways for your aquarium corals to live on: 1. Use as home decor In the 1970s and 80s coral skeletons made popular home decor items, especially in bathrooms.…

How to set up an Eshopps Mariner Aquarium for SPS Corals

Reef Builders Field Reporter Evie not only wanted to talk about the new Mariner aquarium range from Eshopps when she saw one debut at Aquashella, but she also brought in some of the experts from Top Shelf Aquatics to talk…

New Wave Emoceans Voodoo Tank is a Contemporary Concept Collaboration

When it comes to custom tanks it’s all about the detail, and when it comes to premium custom tanks it’s all about the quality of finish too. This Voodoo Concept collab between Emoceans and New Wave oozes fine design details,…

FAQs on Coral Sand

Coral sand is one of the first materials that new saltwater aquarium owners add to their tanks. Here we answer your most frequently asked questions on this popular reef aquarium substrate. Do I need to wash coral sand? If the…

Top 3 Unique Corals at Aquashella Daytona

Remy, Jack, Evie, Levi, and the Reef Builders crew attended one of our favorite shows the weekend before last – Aquashella Daytona. Aquashella has to be one of the most fun shows you could attend, blending fresh and saltwater and…

How to Care for Non-Photosynthetic Soft Corals

Reef Builders Field Reporter Evie Lyn Hale flew out to Quality Goldfish in Clearwater, Florida, to catch up with new Reef Builders contributor Levi Peterson. As well as working for a coral wholesaler Levi has developed a passion for Florida…