Coral Shop releases new organics test kit, improves other test kits

[youtube width=”640″ height=”505″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I53eV3VJrrs&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] Coral Shop Organics test kit to measure dissolved organic matter (DOM) was recently released from the manufactor best known for its line of aquarium additives lines, test kits and now innovative digital dosing pumps. Organic test kits are nothing new…

Aqua Vision Aquatics brand lands on Marine Depot this week

Aqua Vision Aquatics are a new line of aquarium additive and medication products that appeared on Marine Depot this last week. With products to take care of aiptasia to cyanobacteria to excessive phosphates and plenty in between, the Aqua Vision…

Algae Control Test kit from Red Sea gets unboxed and tried out

The Algae Control Test Kit from Red Sea is a phosphate and a nitrate test kit. If the Algae Control test was just a combination pack, we wouldn’t have much left to say about it but this new product from…

Fish food news from Fauna Marin, Elos and New Era Aquaculture

We’re not sure what has prompted a slew of aquarium food manufacturers to out their respective feedings strategies and guides all at once, but to quote Bulk Reef Supply on fish food manufacturer’s marketing: “most reefers tend to ignore it,…

Prodibio finally offers more precise instructions for using it’s products to achieve low nutrient levels

We’ve been active users of the Prodibio line of probiotic aquarium products for a long time now, but we’ve always been more than a little frustrated when explaining how to use the stuff based on the vague and general guidelines…

sReef — the skimmerless reef tank of Marko Haaga

A while back we posted about the tank of Marko Haaga, a beautiful skimmerless reef tank which is truly exceptional in it’s appearance as well as it’s execution. Some of you were excited to learn more about Haga’s reef tank so…

Reef Builders Staff picks best aquarium products of 2010

It’s hard to believe that a whole year has passed since we last published our list of best aquarium products of 2009. If you needed any indication that 2010 was a big year for aquarium products, consider that last year…

The biggest marine aquarium stories of 2010

Being involved with Reef Builders gives us a front-row seat to the latest news, advancements and stories in the hobby. We have the privilege to bring you new and exciting stories, products and livestock every day. With so many interesting things coming…

Coral bones can still be found in Two Little Fishies’ Reborn calcium reactor media

While on a visit to Two Little Fishies this past weekend, we were pleasantly surprised to discover that they still have a steady supply of coral bones which is packaged in their Reborn media for calcium reactors. Not only did…

Milwaukee Mini Colorimeters taking aim at Hanna Checkers

The new Milwaukee Instruments MW-12 phosphate mini colorimeter is looking to get in on the action started by the Hanna Checker line of handheld, budget colorimeters. The small-sized Milwaukee MW-12 low-range PO4 photometer sports the similar size and function of…