In the early days of the hobby, we paid little attention to the many small animals that came in with our corals. We had such a difficult time keeping our corals alive that little thought was paid to the potential…
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Coeloplana: Benthic ctenophores living right under your nose
Ctenophora is a phylum of marine animals most commonly referred to as comb jellies. You may have seen these in various documentaries, manifesting themselves as gelatinous geometric shapes fringed in movable cilia and psychedelic disco lights. This phylum is huge and…
Reef Primer, a new coral dip from Polyp Lab
Polyp Lab has a new coral dip called Reef Primer which is billed as being “premium” at treating all kinds of undesirables for the coral aquarium. Reef Primer is a blend of various salts which are said to be effective…
The Gorgon Worm: Gorgonorhynchus
Ribbon worms (Phylum Nemertea) are an unfamiliar group of invertebrates to aquarists and the general public alike. Despite their occasionally immense size, this unique phylum of animal life is seldom on anyone’s radar. Which is why it came as a…
Survival on the reef part 2: Cover and concealment
In our previous installation of reef creatures and their survival techniques, we talked about mimicry and how certain mimics have evolved to copy their models for protection. In this second part, we take a look at animals who display protective…
DVH Coral Protec is a new coral dip from Europe
DVH Coral Protec is a new coral dip from Europe that is making its way across the pond and into the US market. Although there is no shortage of coral pest eradicating products on the market not every one is…
Friday Smorgasbord: Why fish smell, stupid human tricks, circuit pen, cold corals, nudis and more
Welcome to this addition of the Friday Smorgasbord. We have a few fun ones lined up for you today. Ever wonder what makes fish smell, well fishy? It has to do with the natural process of decay and some physiology…
Dr. G’s SPS & LPS Coral Dip Solution
Dr. G’s SPS & LPS Coral Dip Solution is an aptly named coral dip with a new take on how to cleanse corals before putting them in the aquarium. Dr. G’s Coral Dip Solution does not use pine oils or…
Reef Builders Spotlight: Jesus Larralde of Farside Tropicals
Here at ReefBuilders, we occasionally shine the spotlight on people who have an impact on the marine aquarium hobby with recognition of a “Reef Builder Spotlight”. This month, we’re featuring Jesus Larralde the president of Farside Tropicals based in Miami, Florida. I was first introduced to…
Glenn Fong reefs his own way; the ‘Dutch Synthetic Reef Method’
Recently, I visited Glenn Fong (GlennF on the interwebs) who keeps a number of reef- and marine tanks in his home. Glenn is a full-blooded hobbyist, I counted nearly ten aquaria in his living room, including a system in which…
