We were maintaining our reef tank on the weekend when we realized that one of the unsung heroes of reefing was sitting there in our sump, right before our eyes. Furthermore, it’s been running trouble-free for 10 years. Here’s why…
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Reef Builders Top 10 new products of 2022
Over 80 new products rolled across the Reef Builders news desk this year, ranging from pumps, lights, and skimmers, to tanks, controllers, fish food, and dosers. A global shortage of microchips was still being felt throughout the first three quarters…
Modern Reefing is 50% Shiny Object Syndrome
Do you get distracted by new fads and reefkeeping fashions, always wanting to try out the next new thing in pursuit of a better tank? You may have Shiny Object Syndrome! Shiny object syndrome (SOS) is a situation where people…
Aquatic Gadget is Surface Skimmer, Algae Reactor, and Wavemaker in one
The Show Cheng Mold Company has shown pictures of a novel algae scrubbing/surface skimming device under its Aquatic Gadget brand. Taiwan-based Show Cheng are regulars at International Pet Trade Shows where they provide aquarium bulkheads, random flow generators, and pellet…
AF Air Scrubber removes CO2 and airborne pollutants
If you’re from colder climbs, winter presents several challenges for your reef tank including increased condensation and carbon dioxide in the home. Carbon dioxide is the enemy of reef-building corals and its acidifying effects are well documented in the oceans.…
Save up to 30% at Premium Aquatics Black Friday Sale
Black Friday is the biggest day in any reefer’s calendar but Premium Aquatics has knocked it out of the park with over 30 huge reductions on major equipment and supplement brands as well as 20% off everything else, in their…
10 items that make reefkeeping easier
We wouldn’t run a reef tank without these! RO Unit Filling up and maturing your tank with tap water is fine, but for topping up you need a pure source of water that will replace evaporation without making any levels…
Deltec Black Edition maintains core protein skimmer principles
Deltec, the inventors of the needle wheel protein skimmer, has added three Black Edition protein skimmer models to their top-of-the-range premium line. Suitable for reef aquariums from 1000-7000 liter volumes, the engines driving these pumps are the german made E-Flow…
Aperture Pet & Life becomes exclusive Nyos distributor for US and Canada
Well-known German product brand Nyos is to be exclusively distributed in North America by Aperture Pet & Life. Nyos has had a long relationship with EcoTech Marine, with EcoTech even producing YouTube videos on their Quantum skimmers. Hence, it comes…
Would Someone PLEASE Make an Air Silencer from Silicone?
As far as miracle-materials for the aquarium hobby goes, you don’t have to look too far to see the monumental benefits of silicone. Firstly, silicone is instrumental in sealing panes of glass into boxes we like to call aquariums, but…
