There’s been quite a frenzy of captive bred fish in the marine aquarium world lately, but the new cultured clown triggerfish from Biota Marine in Palau are an exciting new group of fish altogether. Frank Baensch has raised crosshatch triggerfish…
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BioAQUA Marine by Biota Style is a japanese aquarium probiotic made from tofu
BioAQUA is a new marine aquarium probiotic made the Japanese company Biota Style . BioAQUA Marine is very unique among aquarium products because it is made from Okara (Soy Pulp) which in Japan is widely regarded as a healthy food…
De Jong Marinelife Announces Their First Tank-Bred Gramma dejongi
While the highly sought-after Gramma dejongi has been bred in captivity before (thank you, Todd Gardner & BIOTA). De Jong Marinelife has stepped up to the plate and succeeded in breeding the species named after their founder. This opens the…
De Jong Marinelife Successfully Breeds Gobiodon okinawae Opening The Way For Eventual Commercialization
Just a few days ago, De Jong Marinelife announced that they had successfully bred Gobiodon okinawae (yellow clown goby). This species is ideal for small marine aquariums and adds a colorful pop of personality to any tank (just keep them away…
Reef Recapathon 2024 Giveaway List and Schedule
Sunday December 22nd 2024 starting at 12 pm central Salem Clemens will be live on Reef Builders YouTube for a 12 hour live stream with Chris Meckley. Each hour will have different guest and topics. Additionally, you can be entered…
Reef Builders Black Friday Sale Compendium and Top 10 Picks
With Black Friday sales starting tonight, I thought it fitting to put together a list of as many sales as possible. If I did not mention your company, please feel free to shout yourself out in the comments, and I’ll…
US Government Proposes Ban on Six Species of Giant Clams
In a 173-page document, the United States government has announced a proposal to list all species of giant clams under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS, sometimes referred to as NOAA Fisheries), an agency within…
Todd Gardner Speaking at ReefStock Chattanooga, 2024
Reef Builders is thrilled to announce that Todd Gardner will be the first of its expert speakers giving talks at the New Reefing Show ReefStock Chattanooga. Todd Gardner is a professor of Aquaculture at Carteret Community College in Morehead City,…
Why is my Coral Dying? The Answer is Far From Simple
On social media, I often see the question, “Why is my coral dying?” In this article, I will explore how complicated it is to answer that question even from a scientific standpoint. In previous articles, I have covered the idea…
De Jong Marinelife shows off over 60 Captive-Bred Saltwater Fish Species at Interzoo 2024
Dutch marine wholesaler turned fish breeder De Jong made a bold statement on their stand at this year’s Interzoo, opting to omit the mega fish and coral display tank they are famous for in favor of a commercial fish rack…
