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…
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CoralVue adds former IceCap executive to their team
CoralVue, a small company that produces lighting and aquarium products has picked up an executive to add to their team. Chris Conti which hails from IceCap has now been brought on board to serve as VP Sales and Service. Chris…
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…
Dymax XP30 mini skimmer targeting the small tank owners
The Dymax XP30 has been floating its way out of Singapore the last few months and recently made its way into the UK market. This diminutive skimmer is aimed at the small tank and all-in-one nano market where there is…
Davy Jones’ Skimmate Locker from Avast Marine gets super sized
Remember that Skimmate locker from Avast Marine we brought to you earlier? Avast Marine decided it is time to release a super sized version. The new Davy Jones’ Skimmate Superlocker from Avast Marine utilizes a five gallon bucket instead of the usual…
Hydor’s Slim Skim Nano is about as stealth as an internal skimmer can be
The Hydor Slim Skim Nano is a svelte internal protein skimmer that has been a long time in the making. Powered by the unique Aero air-water mixing pump which is also found in the Slim Skim and the Aeroforce skimmers,…
Precision Marine debuts Ozone Reactor
Precision Marine is coming out with a new Ozone Reactor that can be used with a venturi or air-driven setup to mix the ozone with the inbound water. With skimmers becoming turbulent, high-turnover skimming monsters driving ozone through it doesn’t give a…
Planctonite BOT skimmer video shows Dynamo and vortex recirculation in action
[youtube width=”670″ height=”400″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy8-A01uSpI [/youtube] We still haven’t quite wrapped our heads around how the BOT skimmers from Planctonite actually works, but here’s a video to help drive home the point. You can clearly see the Dynamo doing it’s spinning thing,…
BOT skimmer series from Planctonite feature dynamo/vortex recirculation
The BOT Skimmer series by Planctonite is quite a departure from the cone skimmer craze which is still in full swing in the reef aquarium hobby. Instead of forgoing turbulence, the BOT skimmers actually have a Dynamo built-in that encourages…
Black Friday is looking bright for reefers, best deals from our sponsors
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are on the top of many people’s minds looking to grab some deals on gifts and goodies. Have no fear because we chatted with our great sponsors, who help make the wonderful site happen day-in-day…
