DSPS 1200 gallon reef gets Hi-Def video update, shows some exquisite aquascaping

The DSPS tank by Chingchai Uekrongtham is a 1200 gallon reef aquarium which is a spotlight on many of the most modern features that are available to aquarists today. Not only does Chingchai’s aquarium employ the cutting edge in technology,…

Amphiprion tricinctus, mature adult three striped clownfish pair featured in video

Amphiprion tricinctus is a unique large clownfish that naturally occurs in the Marshall Islands and neighboring central Pacific regions. Also known as the three striped clownfish, since it belongs in the clarki complex of clownfish, juveniles may closely resemble related…

Rescue Tape is a must-have handy backup plan

We’ve all been had our share of “oh no’s” and quick adjustments turning into leaks, cracks and plenty of other not-so-fun things. Rescue Tape is a definite must-have for these Murphy’s Law moments for DIY and anyone in the hobby—even…

Prisma Canvas reef fish illustrations by Kaitlyn Cameron

Prisma Canvas is a new enterprise that showcases the reef aquarium art by the extremely talented Kaitlyn Cameron. We had the great pleasure to view some of her work at the CRASE event this past event and you can imagine…

HexJet from Warner Marine is a new take on the impeller water pump

The HexJet water pump being shown by Warner Marine at Reefapalooza this weekend is a very interesting new twist on what an impeller water pump can do. Unlike the thousands of impeller water pumps that have been designed and built…

Stunner LED strip lights from Ecoxotic

Stunned LED strip lights from Ecoxotic are the ultimate add on lighting effect for aquarists with existing pendants, canopies or striplights. These modular strips are specially designed to accessorize existing lighting units, including the Panorama LED light fixture, with 3:1…

Even reef fish like a good massage

Nothing beats a good spa treatment to erase the tension of a tough week at work—the manicure, pedicure, massage…the works. Reef fishes (and not just the females) know how to benefit from a little pampering at stations manned by cleaner…

Two Little Fishes ad stirs debate among reef addicts

There has been an advertising ad that has been making the rounds in the print world. The ad asks you “Do You Have Trouble Getting it Up” was printed in CORAL and has been generating a little debate on whether…

The Salmon Dance and a very busy weekend

In case you’ve been living under a piece of live rock for the last few weeks, this weekend the reefing community will be very active which means we’ll be very busy here at Reef Builders with the writing staff being…

CRASE this Saturday in Oklahoma City

While Guin is at Reefapalooza and Ryan is in Italy, I will be in Oklahoma City getting down with John the angelfish guy, Randy the phyto cell and Paul the party brit. So if you fall somewhere between Rome and…