Wunderpus markings are unique and allow for photoidentification

As it turns out, those pretty spots on the mantle of the octopus Wunderpus photogenicus are unique to each animal and could be used to track these animals in the wild in much the same way that whales are tracked.…

Reef fish, gotta breed them all!

Dear Reefbuilders readers, my name is Guin and this introductory post is to let you know a little about me and what you can expect from my contributions to ReefBuilders. I have broad interests in the hobby; my focus/interests may…

GHL, Profliux working on EVG power bar, Dali ballast, among others

Well what do you know? There is hope for a nice and cool 2009 year. GHL announced that they are working on a myriad of items for all you Profliux fans to get excited about. A EVG power bar “will…

Warner Marine MR 1 media Reactor to hit late March

Warner Marine like other companies is on a rampage with new products lately. Another one you can add to your list is the MR1 media reactor. The footprint for this new reactor is 7.0″ x 7.0″ x 14.5″ while the…

IceCap confirms Steven Pro to the company

Not a few days before we break the news story, Ice-Cap confirms the appointment of Steven Pro to VP of sales. Apparently they have larger plans then just lighting systems with all of these new hires and some in the…

Review of Vortech Propeller Pump Mp20

Disclaimer: This is a independent review of the MP20 Propeller Pump by Vortech. Review by: kmitch I recently purchased a Vortech MP20 Wavemaker pump, and after alot of the hype I’d seen, I thought I would give it a review.…

Royal Exclusiv Red Dragon II pumps released

Finally the day has come when Royal Exclusiv decided to finally release their complete new Red Dragon II line. We’ve been following tidbits we’ve been getting over the past few months, but some of the advantages we’ve been able to…

Copperband Butterflyfish saltwater fish profile

The Copperband Butterflyfish known as Chelmon rostratus as the scientific name. This is one of the most popular among aquarists. Selecting a good specimen and offering it a varried diet are the keys to keeping it successfully. Size: Males and…

Pink skunk anemonefish clownfish saltwater fish profile

The pink skunk clownfish known as amphiprion perideraion as the scientific name. The pink skunk clownfish has the dorsal band but can be distinguished by a vertical band across the gill cover. You can buy tank raised individuals but most…

Aquarium move wall mounted aquarium available in Germany

You remember that mysterious aquarium seen in a Interzoo 2008 picture? Well lo-and-behold we have discovered that is actually called Aquarium Move which is made in Germany and only avaiable there at the present. Their catalog is avaiable here (warning…