Think of all the divers who go to such lengths to visit saltwater reefs for a view of the amazing sea life that inhabits the area. Now imagine that you can have a little corner of that magic in your…
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Butterfly Fish Faces Possible Extinction
The beautiful black, white and yellow butterflyfish, much admired by eco-tourists, divers and aquarium keepers alike, may be at risk of extinction, scientists have warned. The case of the Chevroned Butterflyfish is a stark example of how human pressure on…
JBJ “adds” cooling fan to Viper series metal halide
[Image credit: 3reef] Looking at the Viper series metal halides produced by JBJ is a sight for sore eyes. Producing 150 watts over a small nano tank is nothing short of impressive. One thing does stand out if you happen…
New Octopus Pro Series Skimmer hits market
 Coral Vue is releasing it’s newest line of protein skimmer, the Octopus Pro series. Starting the last week in February, 2008, Coral Vue will be introducing it’s in-sump version of the skimmer, the Octopus Pro 250, with plans of…
Hydor Wavemaker 2 hits the Global Pet Expo
[Image Credit: 3reef] Hydor is rapidly increasing its product line with the expansion of its very own calcium reactors, protein skimmers and very own prop powered pump. Adding to the hydor line is their wavemaker 2, which is due out…
World’s Largest Marine Protected Area Created In Pacific Ocean
The small Pacific Island nation of Kiribati has become a global conservation leader by establishing the world’s largest marine protected area – a California-sized ocean wilderness of pristine coral reefs and rich fish populations threatened by over-fishing and climate change.…
Google Earth is useful, finds hidden reef
Dr. Chris Simpson is a normal guy, after all he has Google Earth and works as a coral reef specialist at West Australia’s Department of Environment and Conservation. What he discovered by using google earth was amazing… a fringing coral…
PowerBrite lighting system by Current
In what should be the first of many lighting systems released with LED’s, current released their PowerBrite system. This looks like a strip light with 1 watt LEDs claiming to have 50-60 lumens per watt. This system is supposed to…
Deal of the Day: Nuclear Green Zoos Rare for $45
Here is a chance to pick up a frag of nuclear green zoos for only $45 at World Wide corals. Get them before they sell out! You can order them and mention reef builders sent you. Read
Maui dive shop slapped with $550,000 fine
The Board of Land and Natural Resources yesterday levied $550,000 in fines against a Maui tour boat company for damaging coral in the pristine waters of Molokini. This is the highest fine ever given by the state involving an area…
