When the build out of the Reef Builders Studio first began, I thought it was fitting and necessary to go ahead and get one token reef tank in there as soon as possible. Since all the big aquariums were still…
The Mode Aquariums Retail Rack Comes to Life
It’s been a long time coming but we’ve finally got the Mode Aquariums Retail Rack System up and running at the Studio. With so many tanks, aquariums and systems planned for this space, it’s very important to build everyone of…
Huge Video Update of the Progress from the Reef Builders Studio
We couldn’t be any happier with how the new Reef Builders Studio is coming along. While we’ve been keeping you abreast of the individual changes and projects at the studio such as the Mode Retail Rack and the first waves…
Drilling Multiple Tanks in Place at the Reef Builders Studio
Drilling glass aquariums seems like a risky proposition to anyone who’s never tried it, and to be clear it should not be undertaken without caution. But ‘installing’ access holes for plumbing, drains and closed loops has some very real benefits…
Our First Batch of World Wide Corals Frags for the Reef Builders Studio
It’s been a long journey getting the Reef Builders Studio to the point where we can start receiving frags. But now that at least the first coral flat is really doing well, we felt comfortable receiving an exciting shipment of…
Waterpik: Removing Coral Pests with a Miniature Pressure Washer
Dealing with coral pests and parasites can be one of the most challenging experiences beginner and experienced reefers will ever have to deal with. It’s the most frustrating to have a healthy reef tank with ideal parameters, only to have…
Up Close with an Aberrant Pictichromis Dottyback
Dottybacks are some of the most colorful, small & hardy perfect aquarium fish, and this is especially true of the several different species of Pictichromis. These fish are packed with personality and are very easy to care for, but unfortunately they…
Close Video Look At My Reef Tank and its Maintenance
One of the most satisfying parts of building out the new Reef Builders Studio is how well my home reef tanks are coasting. Despite minimal attention and falling behind on feeding, dosing and basic maintenance, the reef tanks at my…
Turning on Reef Lights For the First Time Never Gets Old
No matter how long you’ve been in the reef aquarium hobby, there’s always a rush of excitement at several stages of setting up new reef tanks and coral aquariums. Definitely one great part is getting the water flowing for the…
Vlog #8 & 9: Driving for Mountain Corals and the First Nano Reef Cleanup
Getting the new Studio up and running has been such a fun and time intensive endeavor, but it will be well worth the effort. Having all the room and tanks and resources to set up displays, work and propagate corals,…
