While a few of us our out enjoying our summer vacations ATB has been busy over in Austria in developing the next generation skimmer designs. The newest is the ATB Deluxe skimmer line which is hefty skimmer designed for larger…
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SuperCool (SupaKuru) E26 dichroic mirrored metal halide lamps for your reef aquarium
SuperCool is one of a kind of Metal halide lamp made by Lamp Network Inc, in Japan. Â Most of you never heard of the name of this lamp because it is only sold in Japan. Â Many Japanese reefers use this…
Getting To The Bottom of Things: Alternative Reef Substrates
We sure spend a lot of time making our aquariums look  great, don’t we? Coral selection, rock placement, and overall layout of the aquascape are all things that seem to occupy a lot of our time when planning or setting…
IceCap introduces T5 lighting bulbs
IceCap has gotten into the T5 lighting bulb business with new T5 bulbs. There are 5 total varieties to choose from including Reef crest (10k), Midwater (12k), Deepwater (14k), Actinic, and Twilight. These bulbs are made by UVL with the…
LEDs in Action: There is no shame in being a halfway DIYer
‘LEDs in Action’ is a new mini series from Reefbuilders to highlight the importance and potential of LED technology for the home aquarium. Given the perilous environment for LED fixtures in the aquarium industry, the technophile aquarist looking to brighter…
Some populations of Caribbean staghorn are not as wimpy as previously thought
A recent paper published in the journal of the Public Library of Science reports on a study which used genetic tools to look for disease resistance in the threatened staghorn coral, Acropora cervicornis. Researchers Steven Volmer and David Kline performed…
Guide of SPS coral coloration (make them more vivid, bright)
This guide endeavors to assist you with the ever popular SPS coral. This was written by member Shadowramy and it explains specific ideas and strategies in which you can do to affect the color of your corals. This assumes you…
Reef Ramblings- Changing Perspective (top down views)
Background Have you ever wondered why so many fish are horizontally compressed? Do you see beautiful clams for sale on-line but when you get them they are bland? Why do so many wrasse have horizontal stripes? Why do seahorses swim…
Christmas Tree Worms (Spirobranchus giganteus) guide
Christmas trees worms are a popular addition to the modern home aquarium. Sadly most die with a few short months, generally from an array of problems ranging from poor water quality or malnutrition. Christmas tree worms are not for a…
Reef Ramblings: How Many Light Bulbs Does It Take To Screw-Up An Aquarist
Adam Blundell M.S. Introduction Lighting questions will never be solved. Hobbyists will discuss this and debate it forever. If you want to see the data and analyze the graphs then please review the works of two of my great friends…
