Macroalgae reactors are built with the sole purpose of growing chaetomorpha algae. While it’s possible to grow small amounts of chaetomorpha in a refugium, a dedicated macroalgae reactor goes beyond the humble refugium to create a supercharged macroalgae growing machine.…
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The Moai Robotic Cleaner is Still Alive
It’s been over four years since we first became aware of the Moai robotic glass cleaner and we’re happy to learn that this project is still alive. This exciting and ambitious aquarium device is not just an automatic algae scraper,…
The Best Auto Top Off Devices For Saltwater Aquariums – Reef Builders Gear Guide
Salinity is one of the most important parameters to maintain in a saltwater aquarium. Throughout the day water evaporates from your tank, but it’s only the freshwater that evaporates, and the salt is left behind. To maintain proper salinity you…
The Best Algae Scrapers for Saltwater Aquariums – Reef Builders Gear Guide
We keep aquariums to enjoy what’s inside so it’s important to get yourself a good quality algae scraper. Don’t let algae stand in your way of full aquarium viewing enjoyment. There are two types of algae scrapers. Magnetic scrapers and…
Holy Claw Feeding Cube For Frozen Foods
Don’t let your frozen food wander aimlessly around your tank! Pop a cube in the feeding cube and let it dissolve naturally with newly defrosted pieces distributed around the aquarium. Holy Claw is a new reef aquarium acrylic manufacturing company…
Nero 3 Submersible Wave Pump quietly released by Aqua Illumination
The new Nero 3 Submersible Wave Pump was quietly released by Aqua Illumination just in time for the end of the year. The new Nero 3 is about half the size of Nero 5, which is perfect for nano tanks…
Slide-Loc Offers Versatility For Transporting and Treating Coral Frags
Slide-Loc containers caught our eye with their customizable frag rack system. The locking channel design offers versatility for transporting lots o’ little frags or spaced apart for larger more aggressive corals. Avoid plastic bags and carry your frag container for…
Record Video And Feed Your Fish Using QEye & QShooter From AutoAqua
As we are enjoying the last few weekends of summertime camping we find ourselves wondering about our fishes left at home. While searching for an automatic feeder, we remembered a unique auto feeding device from the Reef Builders archives. The…
Seadreams Teases The Maldive Project A Custome All In One Aquarium
Last week we showed you the Seadreams biological filter reactor, and alongside aquarium equipment, this artisanal Spanish manufacturer also creates complete reef systems. If you’re looking for a unique customizable aquarium, Seadreams might just well be the setup for you.…
LEGO ROV is Powered by DIY Vortech Pumps!
Vortech water pumps from Ecotech Marine is a marvel of engineering, using a unique, patented design to magnetically coupe the torque between an externally mounted motor and internally mounted propeller. So imagine our surprise when a talented LEGO builder at…
