To most people the Mesophotic Zone is an entirely unknown part of the ocean that very few study and even fewer have physically visited. Yet these areas are more diverse than anticipated and contain a cornicopia of life from the…
Japanese coral video is in “supernatural” high definition
We share a lot of rare fish and exotic coral eye candy here on Reef Builders, and Japan has its fair share. There is coral “porn”, and then there are superbly close and exquisite corals that look so surreal and perfect,…
The Envelope is a touching movie about the passion for reef aquariums
“The Envelope” is a new video released by Kessil to promote their forthcoming new Kessil A700 LED fixture, but really it’s so much more than a promotional video. With only a tiny bit of product placement throughout the seven minute…
Hybrid spawning of Rhinopias captured on video
Most of the time that we report on hybrid marine and reef fish, it is usually about a particular specimen which shows the traits of both parents, as a result of a crossbreeding. In this case we have a splendid…
SEA Aquarium has the most gigantic ball of spinning Chaetomorpha algae
It’s no secret that I am personally not a fan of the kitchen sink approach to creating a “refugium” with all the sands and cruddy algaes that usually build up there. I and we, are very much in favor of using…
Swimming through schools — of silversides that is
Check out this video scuba diver William Mitchell captured a stunning GoPro video as he swam through a massive school of silverside fish off Grand Cayman Island. [via Laughing Squid]
Reef Tanks Addiction music video is a celebration of Reef Aquarium culture
Whether or not you are a fan of hip hop or rap music, this conscious music video from Leopazzo is a very thoughtful creation about how addicting and engaging reef aquariums can be. There’s lots to be learned from Leo’s Gift…
Hybrid flasher wrasses abound at Triton Bay’s Flasher Beach
When it comes to reef fish, Gerald Allen is a world renowned ichthyologist, diver and all around messiah of all marine fishes. So when Dr. Allen writes a rave review about a particular place in the world, you better take…
Masanao Shibuya’s SPS reef tank is bordering on perfection
Attention to details is what can make the difference between a nice reef tank, and a great reef tank. In this exquisite example of a reef display by Masanao Shibuya, no detail has been left to chance to create a…
Hands on video with the Ecotech Marine Radion Mounting System
There are simple tank mounts, and then there are mounting systems. The Radion Mounting System aka RMS is in the latter category and while it seems like it could be just a simple mounting solution, the level of thought and consideration of…
