History of protein skimmers featured as one of the first posts on the new Tunze blog

The only way to be a true reef aquarium futurist is to also be a keen marine and reef aquarium historian. Along those lines there’s nothing we love more than super cool and neat high tech aquarium products than super old,…

Induction lamps already available in two colors, 50/50 lamps probably not far behind

Bispectrum and Bichromatic induction lamps are already available in the tubular and circular form factor of the electrodeless fluorescent lighting technology. Like the twin tubes of the power compact smart lights and 50/50 lamps which we’ve seen in every combination…

ReefStock’s Raffle is so big we’re doing it three times

We’re just one week away from hosting the fourth ReefStock marine aquarium conference at the Denver Downtown Aquarium and the raffle has become so large, we’ve had to split it, twice! Due to the generosity of all the movers and…

New Wave Aquaria’s sexy and fun frag tank

Central Minnesota’s New Wave Aquaria rolled out a fun and sexy frag display system at the Twin Cities Marine Aquarium Society (TCMAS) Frag Swap last weekend. While many coral slingers are looking for mobility with their setups, New Wave Aquaria…

Reef Builders Staff picks best aquarium products of 2009

2009 has come and gone and from where we’re sitting, this has been a very dynamic and exciting year for the reef aquarium hobby. A ton of innovative new aquarium products made our reporting that much more fun and looking…

Hot iPod white Deltec TC 2560 with new bubble diffuser

When we previously reported the initial spy photo details way back in April we were scarce on deets for the new Deltec skimmer line, however the floodgates have opened and Deltec has revealed all about their upcoming hot iPod white…

Come visit the Reef Builders Lounge at Midwest Frag Fest

In case you somehow missed it, this weekend the largest reefing event in the central US, Midwest Frag Fest will be going down in Rockford, Ill. Reef Builders will be manning it’s first ever “RB Lounge” with nothing but the…

Reef Builders meetup at Midwest Frag Fest

The Midwest Frag Fest is the the largest marine aquarium event in the central U.S. and Reef Builders will be attending in full force with our very own booth and no fewer than 4 Reef Builders writers. Not only will…

Max Show Roundup

While most of you were having a nice weekend we were off covering the MAX aquarium show for new products, and trends in the saltwater industry. In case you missed it here is a recap of the MAX aquarium show…