Have you noticed that we haven’t updated the official reef builders tank? That is because we completely tore it down and built a new stand and sump system. The stand is 72″ wide and will easily support a 180 gallon…
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Digital Aquatics: ReefKeeper Elite should be under $600
Digital aquatics will update us on more details about their new ReefKeeper Elite unit come friday. However, here is a recap of what we know. We do know that this unit should be under $600 for their standard package.
The Nano-Reef Handbook
A practical guide for the hobbyist who wants to set up and maintain a reef aquarium that is less than 15 gallons. The first half of the book discusses water quality, filtration, lighting, and temperature. The second half provides descriptions…
Glocal Warming isn’t an option for the reefs of Maldives
The Maldives are a nation of 1,200 islands in the Indian Ocean. Coral supports the country’s two main industries: tourism and fishing. Abdul Azeez, a scientist working at the Banyan Tree Maldives, which is fancy 5 star resort. Azeez started…
Water, Cycling, usual bits for setting up a saltwater aquarium
I got the wrapping and box off of the Red Sea Max aquarium, it looks like the above picture when the lights are on. I also decided to start filling the tank full of RO/DI water. I have a 75…
Setup of the Red Sea Max 34 Gallon Aquarium
I ordered the Red Sea Max aquarium to hold my corals and fish while I take down my 75 Gallon aquarium. I am doing this because the sump is leaking, and it has affected the stand it is on. I…
What is in a job? Building Saltwater Reefs for a living…in the ocean.
What do global warming, estuaries, hurricanes; boat wakes, coral reefs, juvenile fish, and artificial reefs have in common? The answer is; In the coming years, more than you ever thought. David Walter DBA Walter Marine developed a business out of…
Coral Reef Fish Starve Themselves to Maintain Social Order
Some coral reef fish starve themselves to avoid getting into fights with their larger, dominant neighbors, researchers have found. Emerald coral gobies live in small groups in which social rank is strictly determined by body size. Within each group only…
ReefBuilders Online again, server move completed.
Well we finally did it! Reef Builders is online once again, with the exception of member blogs and the photo gallery. (we are still working on that) Hopefully our new setup will be faster for our users. Thank you for…
Belize Ticked Off at Miss Universe Pageant for Misinforming Viewers about reef
Belizeans are upset with Miss Universe Pageant organizers and NBC for misinforming viewers about the location of Belize’s famous Barrier Reef – the second largest in the world. During the pageant watched by over one billion people around the world,…
