“Open brain coral” is a common name applied to a wide variety of coral species belonging to several different genera. But if you ask my opinion (well, even if you don’t, I’m going to offer it anyway), Trachyphyllia geoffroyi is…
Insights on LED Reef Aquarium Lighting
LED lighting is a hotly debated topic in reef aquarium circles. It is a relative newcomer to the industry though no longer a complete unknown as was the perception in years past. Thousands of aquarists have used them for extended…
An Introduction to Reef Aquarium Lighting
Saltwater aquarists who choose to take the plunge into reef keeping quickly come to an interesting realization: The lighting used in such systems is of paramount importance. Whereas lighting in fish-only systems is primarily an aesthetic concern (for the most…
Some “Light Conversation”- Lightfair 2010 and the LED Revolution
It’s no secret that the crew here at Reef Builders are huge fans of LED lighting. Seems like not a day goes by when we’re not breaking something new on this evolving technology. It’s a fact- LED technology is not…
AquaMaxx 14,000K MHs compare very closely to Radium 20,000K
In a side-by-side comparison the latest AquaMaxx 400W 14,000K metal halide bulbs are shown to be very similar to Radium 400W 20,000K bulb in spectral output providing a more economical option for your reef. Lighting guru Sanjay Joshi put the…
Aquatic Life 6 bulb T5 lighting fixture in 36″, 48″ and 72″ sizes
Aquatic Life has released their 6 bulb T5 HO fixtures and most retailers have started to take pre orders for them. These 6 bulb T5 combos include timer controls which allow you to control the lamps and lunar LEDs independently…
Quality Marine now shipping AquaBeam 1000 HD Ultra units
If you were one of the lucky ones to see the AquaBeam 1000 HD Ultra LED lighting system Quality Marine had on display at IMAC West or Reef-A-Palooza and were looking to get your hands on one, now is your…
New TEK lighting set to offer new features
There is a new TEK lighting fixture/hood that is very close to landing on US shores. This new TEK fixture is said to have new reflectors, what is new about them? We don’t know. We do know that it should…
Ushio Synergy LED MR-16 lamps show potential of low voltage reef spotlighting
Ushio’s new Synergy LED MR-16 lamps could be signs of the future for Japanese-style reef spotlighting and low-voltage applications in the hobby. The LED lamps are more efficient and longer-lasting replacements for standard MR-16 (meaning multifaceted reflector bulbs 16 eighths…
Advanced Lighting Solutions forged by two of the aquarium lighting industry’s best
Here on Reef Builders we usually report on the announcements of new products but it’s not everyday we get to spill the beans on a brand new company, Advanced Lighting Solutions (ALS). ALS may be a new company but it’s…
