Goniopora (Goni) used to be considered one of the trickiest corals to master. They did not do great long term in home aquariums and would randomly wither away without explanation. Thankfully, due to the progression of our hobby throughout the…
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Converting Macroalgae to Money
Here, sea lettuce is grown in tanks containing water that was previously used in the seafood industry. Through this cultivation, they take up nutrients that would otherwise have been discarded. Photo Credit: Sophie Steinhagen On episode 121 of Reef Therapy,…
Can Purple Non Sulfur Bacteria Replace Lanthanum Chloride? Data From ACI Aquaculture & Hydrospace LLC
Managing Phosphates in a Coral Wholesale Facility using Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria (Rhodopseudomonas palustris) “PNS has been a huge Asset to the ACI Aquaculture soft coral receiving system. Not only do the corals look healthier, but we have almost completely eliminated…
Introduction To Acropora Care
Hey, Reefers! Let’s talk Acropora! If an everyday, non-reefing individual was told to picture a coral, they are most likely envisioning an Acropora. Acropora, or Acro for short, are the pinnacle of not only reef keeping but actual reefs in…
Reef Builders Top 10 Products of 2024
It’s time again for Reef Builders’ Top 10 products of the year. Due to the studio fiasco and many other items we needed to clean house with, we decided not to conduct the Facebook poll this year to save time…
Zoanthid & Palythoa Intro Care Guide
Hey, Reefers! Let’s talk Zoanthids & Palythoas! Unsurprisingly, their vibrant colors, limitless varieties, and unique growth patterns have long favored them among all aquarium enthusiasts! These captivating corals, often referred to as “Zoas” or “Palys,” will not only add a…
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…
Hawaii’s Don’t Let it Loose Campaign Provides Amnesty for Unwanted Aquarium Creatures
Recent discoveries of illegal, non-native marine aquarium species spreading on Hawai‘i’s reefs have led to a new campaign to remind people, “Don’t Let it Loose.” The campaign aims to prevent the importation and possession of illegal and harmful marine aquarium…
Monsoon Aquatics Successfully Settles Acanthastrea pachysepta and Offers Them For Sale
In recent months, Monsoon Aquatics in Australia spawned Acanthastrea pachysepta. Their spawn has now had time to grow, and they are beginning to offer these pieces for sale to the public. This is a paramount achievement, being one of the…
Growing Nuisance Algae to Feed Your Fish
Today is payday, Your local fish store has just unpacked a new shipment of marine animals and your significant other has given you the greenlight to go and pick out a new fish (or two)…What an exciting day! While driving…
