Although we spend hours covering the latest lighting fixtures here on Reef Builders, nothing really comes close to actual sunlight. Adee’s aquarium is a 1340 L (355 G) reef, measuring 2oocm x 1oo cm x 67cm (78in x 40in x…
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Experienced aquarists consider safeguarding broodstock of endemic Hawaiian fish
We’re pretty sure that the proponents of the Hawaiian-based anti-aquarium-trade movements will try to cherry pick an article like this for out-of-context statements that they can try to use to use against the aquarium industry. If you found your way…
Watch Luiz Rocha’s presentation on the Diversity and Evolution of Coral Reef Fishes
If you weren’t able to make it to last week’s Diversity and Evolution of Coral Reef Fishes, fret not because this informative talk is already up and live on the interwebz. Dr. Luiz Rocha, the ichthyologist who has described for…
Hawaii’s aquarium collection ban watch 2012 – four highest bills of concern
Yes, you know it’s not “fun” news when we lead off with this picture but if you care about yellow & chevron tangs or potters and bandit angelfish, read on. Reef Builders staff received a very interesting and detailed examination…
The elusive Bodianus neopercularis and its near perfect clone
The genus Bodianus has got to be one of the the favorites amongst reefers and fish lovers alike. They’re robust, hardy, have so much personality and not to mention beautiful. Here at ReefBuilders, we’ve already covered many of the rarer…
New Ecoxotic RGB LED remote is bigger and does more stuff
There’s a new remote for Ecoxotic RGB LED lights, notably the RGB Panorama Pro LED striplights. This newer, larger remote controlling device is like a souped-up version of the old one, with more color presets, the ability to store multiple…
Chaetodontoplus niger shows up on youtube
One of the rarest of all marine angelfish, Chaetodontoplus niger, was filmed by Japanese divers off of Kashiwajima, Kochi at 33-meters, and posted on youtube. The contrast of white and yellow fins along an all black body is quite stunning on…
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January 3rd – January 9th LED showdown final pits Maxspect Mazarra against Ecotech Radion The Drop-Off Reef Aquarium of Philippe Grosjean Buffalo LFS robbed — thieves grab cash, dry goods and corals Handmade strainer pot thaws and rinses frozen…
Hybrid triggerfish still alive and well in a marine fish aquarium
Hybrid triggerfish are so rare, we struggle to think of an example besides this one of cross breeding in the Balistidae. We’re sure that other triggerfish hybrid are out there but there’s definitely one or two orders of magnitude more…
Part 2 of a 2011 Marine Breeder’s Year In Review
The first installment of our 2011 Marine Breeder’s Year in Review was probably more breeding news than you thought could have happened in a single year. Suprisingly invertebrates, new breeding products, and clownfish releases like the one pictured above only…
