Not only are the Japanese famed for their ability to procure rare fish, they are also well known for their meticulous, sleek and neat reef tanks. Youtube user Pontyandayo’s reef tank is a classic example of a neat, well maintained…
RalfP’s mature reef aquarium is a world class coral display
RalfP’s reef aquarium is totally dope on so many levels it’s hard to know where to begin describing it. Huge mature coral colonies are creatively positioned together with large giant clams and plenty of open space in between that it…
Marcy’s reef is full of sweet azoox corals
At Reef builders we are huge fans of azoox reef aquariums because they are unique and quite simply they’re just hot. This neat little Japanese 170L (45 US gallons) tank is no exception. The huge variety of Tubastraea, Dendrophilia and…
Coral growth time lapse video of a Caribbean reef tank for two years
There’s so much more to this time lapse video than the growth of an Acropora cervicornis hitting the glass and then encrusting its entire surface. Over the span of more than two years, 734 days to be exact, we can…
Pieter van Suijlekom gives local club the tour of iconic 6 meter tank
Pieter van Suijlekom has one of the most iconic and beautiful reef aquariums in his showroom in Vlaardingen, Netherlands. Recently he gave a tour to a local reef club and they were very kind to share a ton of images…
The cold water reef tank of Steve Weast is Azoox with stealth water flow
Cold water marine aquariums are few and far between, and cold water reef tanks are an even rarer breed. While most reefers spend their efforts running tropical reef tanks with warm water and high powered lights, after building a few…
The non-Photosynthetic reef tank of Mike Cao is what Azoox reefing all about
Unless you’ve been living under a piece of live rock for most of 2010, you may have noticed that non-Photosynthetic and azooxanthellae corals have been increasing in popularity. New species have been entering the trade, aquarium stores have started dedicating…
Awesome video clearly explains what reef aquarium passion is all about
The next time a curious onlooker asks “Why Fish?” regarding our collective obsession with the aquarium hobby, we suggest you reach for a computer and just show them this video by Scion Magazine. It is awesome to see great Cali…
This French reef tank is mature, diverse and well laid out (updated)
We know almost nothing about this large French reef tank other than it resides in the West of France. The aquarium belongs to a fellow who goes by the name Phil56 on the forums and apparently, Phillipe has a handle…
Amazing aquarium uses common corals to produce an uncommon effect
At Reef Builders, we strive to bring you aquariums that reflect a unique perspective. Some blow us away with their sheer beauty. Others with vibrant animal growth. Still others tease us with their high-tech gadgetry and bleeding edge technology. And…
