Reefability The AI Driven App Is Live – Helps Make ICP, DOC, and Microbiome Data Actionable

Reefability is a new app that utilizes the power of AI to help users with many basic and complex task. The app is available on IOS and Android. As of now the app is free on IOS – once payment…

Top Shelf Aquatics Brings In Rainbow Vitiensis

In recent months many Lobophyllia vitiensis have began to pour into the states in mass due to increased collection in the Solomon Islands. In the past these corals were relatively uncommon or at least undesirable due to their relatively drab…

After 27 Years Prodibio Enters Liquidation – CEO Promises It’s Not The End

Last week, the CEO of Prodibio, Nicolas Tiliacos, posted on Linkedin the following: “Rising from the ashes: a new beginning for the Prodibio spirit After more than 27 years of commitment, innovation and passion in the field of aquarium products,…

Aquaforest Life Source Has Been Tested: Good Biodiversity But High Trace Concentrations – Larger Sample Size Needed

Hobbyist Josh Vaisman recently sent in a sample of Aquaforest Life Source, the liquid mud product, to AquaBiomics and Triton to evaluate its microbiome and ionic composition. Below are some quotes from Mr. Vaisman explaining his sampling process and some…

Gorgonian Husbandry and the Future of Reef-Keeping

*main image credit to Evan Suh Gorgonians are a mysterious and often misunderstood type of soft corals. They come in myriad shapes and colors, but the most familiar of them to the aquarist might be the Caribbean photosynthetic varieties, such…

Reef Builders Top 10 Products of 2024

It’s time again for Reef Builders’ Top 10 products of the year. Due to the studio fiasco and many other items we needed to clean house with, we decided not to conduct the Facebook poll this year to save time…

A Quick Look At The Orphek Natrua iCon

TThe TLDR: The newest mainline fixture from Orphek, the Natura iCon, launched earlier this year. It has a litany of specs that make it an excellent LED in terms of performance. First, it’s a panel-style unit, which assists with spread…

Ultum Nature Systems Releases Sleek New R80 Frag System

The new UNS R80 is an aesthetic and functional masterpiece featuring a central overflow with four return lines on each face of the overflow box, allowing for full system flow in every direction. The unit has a one-year warranty and…

Reef Recapathon 2024 Giveaway List and Schedule

Sunday December 22nd 2024 starting at 12 pm central Salem Clemens will be live on Reef Builders YouTube for a 12 hour live stream with Chris Meckley. Each hour will have different guest and topics. Additionally, you can be entered…

Tunze Releases New Powerhouse Turbelle Nanostream 6075 – We Give Our First Impressions

Tunze has released a new wavemaker: the Turbelle Nanostream 6075. This new pump retails for $299.99 USD and can be found at Premium Aquatics and AquaCave. This model has Tunze’s signature gyroscopic design, which allows users to rotate the primary…