Reef Builders Travelogue, Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi Indonesia

Reef Builders Destination Sulawesi Indonesia Here at Reef Builders we are fortunate to dive some of the worlds most lush and vibrant coral reefs, so last year we decided it was time to invite our readers along for the journey.…

This Scroll Coral Is Bigger Than Most Fish Stores!

Aquarists have unfortunately become so far removed from natural reefs and the sizes of truly large corals, that many often forget how big corals actually grow. I often crack an internal chuckle when a coral grower points to a few…

Some Of Jason Fox’s Personal Favorite Corals

In the United States Jason Fox’s name has become synonymous with very unique and collectable corals. If that’s what you’re into, then visiting Jason’s own tanks is like visiting a boutique of fine coral shopping and propagation. I had the…

Astreopora moretonensis Can Develop Some Radical Branches!

Traveling to the fringes of the developed world in search of coral can have its ups and downs. I never really tell you about the sunburns, sketchy food, undrinkable water, extreme heat or mosquito bites, because I know what I…

Some Recent Hero Corals Have Weird Inner Glow

Turbinaria is one of the groups of corals that has always been a mainstay of reef aquariums. Whether they are tiny little frags or big showy colonies, there’s always room for a Turbinaria in a reef aquarium and now we’ve…

Spectacular Reef Tank of José Elias Castro in the Dominican Republic
This jam-packed reef tank comes to us from José Elias Castro in the Dominican Republic. This 400 gallon tank is stocked with over 60 fish and just about every coral you could wish for. For water movement, Elias uses a VorTech…
Where have the large coral colonies gone?

Recently I came across a box of slides and began looking at the shots of the many tanks I had seen over the years and several things stood out. I have been fortunate to see a lot of tanks and…

An explosion of color in Aqua Medic USA’s Cubicus reef tank

Today’s featured reef is a gorgeous Aqua Medic Cubicus all in one aquarium, set up in the offices of Aqua Medic USA. This little tank is slightly tweaked from the stock Cubicus aquarium, with different lights and flow, and it…

The Best Beginner Large-Polyp Stony Corals

Throughout my years as an aquarium enthusiast, I have followed all the advice from all the books I could get my hands on since there were no other hobbyists with the same interest as I in my circle of friends…

Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach California

When I’m traveling for business or when giving talks I usually try to visit everything I can that is hobby related. I stop at shops, wholesalers and manufacturers to see what is new and interesting. Truth be told, I rarely…