Coral Publisher James M. Lawrence, passes away, at age 76

Reef Builders is sad to learn of the death of the editor, publisher, and CEO of Microcosm and Reef to Rainforest Media, James M. Lawrence. James presided over aquatic book publisher Microcosm since 1996, and Reef to Rainforest since 2008.…

Banggai RESCUE Project using Kickstarter to aid the endangered fish

Project Banggai RESCUE is a unique new research project starting up to tackle issues plaguing the Banggai Cardinalfish, Pterapogon kauderni, in its native habitat. By tapping into the aquarium community for support via Kickstarter, the project pulls together a team of both…

EcoAquariums PNG Ltd is the new exclusive exporter for Papua New Guinea livestock

Eight months after the official word that EcoEZ’s PNG SEASMART program had come to legal blows with the government of Papua New Guinea (PNG), you might have given up hope on seeing PNG fish anytime soon.  In fact, it has…

EcoEZ PNG Seasmart Update

The story of SEASMART and Papua New Guinea’s ornamental aquarium trade has been bittersweet.  Best known for collecting the Lightning Maroon Clownfish in early 2010 and a scientifically-based strict sustainable collections model, the SEASMART Program was the headliner at the…

CORAL Magazine March/April digital print edition released

We recently received our print edition of CORAL magazine but the digital edition has just been released. The articles center around Smart Reefs, which was done up by Reef Builders own Jake Adams. You’ll learn about energy-saving products and tactics…

Read the Digital version of CORAL magazine for free for Reef Builders Readers

CORAL magazine, a popular saltwater aquarium publication is promoting their digital version which allows you to take the magazine wherever you go. If you are already a print subscriber you will receive the digital version for free. Nifty yes? Single…

AGA aquascaping contest delivers stunning freshwater views

The 2009 Aquatic Gardener’s Association International Aquascaping Competition is up online and has some inspirational eye candy from our freshwater brethren. Aquscaping seems to be one of the things we are constantly striving to master and at times, is probably…

CORAL Magazine tests digital waters

More and more publications are moving online and one of our favorites CORAL Magazine is testing out a digital rendition of the reefing magazine. CORAL Magazine is taking the approach of using third-party online publishers to make the content mimic…

Coral Magazine winner is…

Our winner for the Coral Magazine is xiaan. For the rest of you, don’t worry we have boxes full of new stuff to get away. Be on the look out for new contests.

Aquarium Stimulus program: CORAL magazine

Have you wanted a subscription to CORAL magazine? This is your chance to receive a free subscription to CORAL magazine. The contest is very simple, simply leave a comment below and you are automatically entered. Here are a few rules:…