The DON/DIN Rabbit Hole – Urea Dosing And A New Approach To Nitrogen Management

Happy April Fools Reef Builders. No, this isn’t another instance of Peanut Butter curing brown jelly disease. Instead, I decided to do something different this year. Many people may not click on this article because they’ll likely see the goofy…

Home Brew Live Feeds Combines Multiple Species Of Phyto With Hydrospace’s PNSB

The TLDR: Home Brew Live Feeds a small batch phytoplankton producer based in Texas has recently entered the market as highlighted in the latest ReefStock Denver video. They’re mixing up phyto in a big way – they’re the first on…

Reef Retreat – An Educational Conference You Must Not Miss

There are several choices today for aquarists who wish to attend reefing trade shows in their area, Reefstock, RAP, national club sanctioned events and more. These marketplaces provide an excellent opportunity for hobbyists to purchase corals, fish and interact with…

A Novel Parasite In Marine Aquaria – Amoebic Gill Disease (AGD)

*featured image from https://thefishsite.com/articles/amoebic-gill-disease-due-to-paramoeba-perurans-in-ballan-wrasse Reefin’ Ain’t Easy, things can and DO happen to all of us. So, a lesson for the year (hopefully): no matter how long you have been in “the hobby,” things can, and eventually, will happen. We…

“Mullet Sprung” TLF X RB Collab Shirt Officially Available For Purchase

At Reefstock Denver 2025 the official Two Little Fishies and Reef Builders collaboration shirt was released. This shirt features a holographic visage of Julian Sprung sporting his classic mullet look. This shirt is party in the front and business on…

UNS Introduces Hybrid Holding System

UNS has continued to shake up the game recently, introducing their Foresta and triple-decker plant holding systems. They’ve now announced a hybrid version of both, allowing shops or enthusiasts a flexible display option that incorporates the best of both worlds.…

AquaWiz IOS App Now Available

The new AquaWiz line of products – the KH Controller and CaRx Controller now have an IOS app available allowing for more streamlined controllability and management. The android app is in the works. AquaWiz products can be purchased from Collectors…

The University Of Hawai’i At Hilo Is Bringing Conservation To The Next Generation

The University of Hawai’i at Hilo has been hard at work introducing the next generation to coral conservation. Their Marine Option Program has started to transition their coral nursery to a student-driven research facility. One example of some of the…

AvidAqua Releases New Line Of Magnetic Products

Terence Fugazzi, previously of Neptune Systems, has entered into the industry again, partnering with Ryan Snodgrass of Slide-Loc to bring a new product line to market. AvidAqua’s products consist of various modular magnetic designs. Each magnet is ultrasonically double-sealed inside…

From Reef To Tank – Details About How Scolymia (Homophyllia australis) Are Collected

We spoke to Monsoon Aquatics about how one of the most popular Australian corals is collected from the reefs to enter the supply chain. Below, I will provide some details shared with me about the collection of Homophyllia australis, colloquially…