Think of cichlid-like saltwater fish and you’ll probably think of damselfish or angelfish, bass, or groupers maybe, but few aquarists are aware that the marine fish most closely related to freshwater cichlids is the Convict Blenny, Pholidicthys leucotaenia. Also known…
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Awesome fish spotlight: The Whitespotted surgeonfish, Acanthurus guttatus
The Whitespotted surgeonfish is the kind of tang that is overlooked by many because of its lack of color but is sought out and acclaimed by more seasoned reefkeepers. Also known as the Mustard tang, and occasionally the Jewel tang,…
Reynolds Polymer Technology to investigate AquaDom cylinder tank fracture
The company that manufactured and installed the giant aquarium that burst in Berlin is sending a team to investigate, to try and work out what happened. Reynolds Polymer of Grand Junction, Colorado installed the world’s biggest freestanding cylinder aquarium twenty…
Five Reefing Trends that we don’t do anymore
You need to have a good sense of humor in this hobby when you’re told for decades to get rid of nitrate, only to be told now to dose it! Here are some natural filters, fashions, and nutrient control methods…
Adaptive Reef protein skimmers come with a built-in airflow meter
Product improvement company Adaptive Reef has worked some of its magic on two new protein skimmer models. Named the A6 DC 200 and A8 DC 300, the skimmers comprise fairly standard-looking cone-shaped bodies with pipe level adjustment, only several upgrades…
Cade Altumate is the ultimate sumped system for fresh or saltwater
When Cade rocked up at ReefStock in Sydney this year they brought with them a few aquariums worthy of note. First, they showed off white cabinet options for all S2 aquariums, followed by the cleverly designed Reef S2 Nano, and…
Rainbow Blasto looks like a Master Scoly!
We’ve been admiring the Blastomussa genus of late, and especially the Large Polyp Blasto, Blastomussa vivida. Like its congeners, B.vivida can come with that classic cherry red rim with a bright green center, but then also solid cherry red to…
Things With Stings Reef is a collection of all things venomous
Every so often reefkeepers push the boundaries of what’s possible in an aquarium. Tom Hone is one such aquarist, who through passion, drive and determination has introduced a world-class collection of venomous fish species to his 146-gallon mixed reef. His…
10 great gift ideas for reefkeepers
Christmas is coming and nothing shows a reefkeeper you love them more than giving them a gift of something related to their hobby. Here are the Reef Builders’ top 10 reef gift recommendations: Smartphone Coral Lens A coral lens is…
Aquatic Gadget is Surface Skimmer, Algae Reactor, and Wavemaker in one
The Show Cheng Mold Company has shown pictures of a novel algae scrubbing/surface skimming device under its Aquatic Gadget brand. Taiwan-based Show Cheng are regulars at International Pet Trade Shows where they provide aquarium bulkheads, random flow generators, and pellet…
