Archives: Modern Aquarium design for reef aquaria and freshwater

This story originally posted way back in september 2008 is a timeless account of how beautiful aquariums can look in a modern decor environment. Help us update it by sending in your ideas of well designed aquariums.  Modern aquarium design…

Fish Tank Kings releases first preview clips of the new TV show

Fish Tank Kings has just released the first few clips of their forthcoming aquarium reality TV show and we’re liking what we see. The new TV show produced by Nat Geo Wild features the professional aquarium installations of the esteemed Living Color…

The highly elusive and beautiful Bodianus opercularis surfaces in Hong Kong

The Bodianus hogfishes get loads of quality air time here at ReefBuilders, and for good reason. Hogfish are gorgeous, rare, easy to keep and overall a group of very hardy fish that can withstand the rumble and tumble of a…

Aqua Medic Kauderni a new all-in-one aquarium

The Aqua Medic Kauderni was just announced by the German company as the lastest in its line of plug-and-play aquariums. Continuing on its nomenclature for fish, the Kauderni is named after the Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) and packs in a…

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April 10– April 16th Fishtank Kings — National Geographic releasing new aquarium reality show Remora S and Remora Pro S are the biggest new changes to the venerable spray injected protein skimmers C.A.S.T. from Coral-Shop is an innovative take on…

Regional Aquatics Workshop (RAW) is a conference for public aquariums

The RAW conference has just completed in Chicago. For those of you not familiar, the Regional Aquatics Workshop (RAW) is a yearly conference exclusively for large public aquariums and their associates. The conference could be compared to a hobbyist convention…

New Era Food Enrichment additives spotted

New Era Food Enrichment additives are a new line of products made to nutritionally enhance live, frozen and dry food regimens. We were sent a few images of the New Era Live Food Enrichment and the New Era Marine Frozen Food…

The kelp reefs of Carnac Island harbor some of Western Australia’s lesser known temperate wrasses

Australia is well known for producing some of the industry’s best psychedelic corals and drool worthy reef fish. The land down under is a wealth of untapped bounty and what we’ve been able to bring to the trade is nothing…

Aquatronica’s new touch controller is born in Italy

Aquatronica, the Italian aquarium controller company, is set to release a new controller called “Touch” which as the name implies allows you to use your fingers as a stylus. The Touch Controller will sport a 7” touch display, and the…

Aquarium Systems NeWave pump gets a second generation tune up

The NeWave propeller water pump from Aquarium Systems has been available for just over two years yet it is already getting a refresh. The (new) NeWave seems to bring with it primarily two big changes, in the design of the…