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The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog provide us with the inside scoop on the saltwater aquarium industry. Ryan Gripp founded Reef Builders. Established in 2006, Reef Builders covers the aquatics industry for keeping saltwater tanks.
Reef Builders
18h ago
Cade aquariums have teased us with an interesting new aquarium model they are soon to release called Reef X. In essence, it is an extra tank that can be plumbed into an existing sump-based reef tank, sharing its water, yet providing a separate tank at the same time for coral frags, macroalgae, or pretty much…
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Reef Builders
18h ago
One of the best things about a frag swap is seeing corals you don’t typically see. It always feels good when you find that diamond in the rough. This is exactly the objective we set out to accomplish with The Meckley Awards. In a previous article, I summarized why Chris Meckley (ACI Aquaculture) and I…
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Reef Builders
3d ago
Do you circle the dates for coral sales and frag swaps, but forget birthdays and anniversaries? Or have a frag tank filled with frags, yet there is no chance that any of these frags will make it into your display tank because it is already filled with corals? Are there more pictures in your phone…
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Reef Builders
6d ago
A recent scientific paper has confirmed what many people thought all along, that Clownfish can survive the sting from host anemones because of something in their mucus. But up until now, there has been very little molecular evidence to support it. A team of researchers decided to put that theory to the test, using pairs…
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Reef Builders
6d ago
I don’t know if it’s the current buzzworthy topic, or if the subject of the bacterial microbiome has been amplified since adding Salem Clemens to the team, but one thing is for sure, the topic is here to stay. In the grand scheme of things, the marine aquarium hobby is relatively new. Currently, we are…
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Reef Builders
1w ago
If you’re completely new to reef aquariums or have had a bad run of coral deaths, our featured coral, the Cabbage Coral, is a great coral to add to your tank. As the common name suggests this soft coral looks like a leafy vegetable, and its scientific name Sinularia brassica alludes to cabbages too, although…
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Reef Builders
1w ago
Miami Seaquarium has been served an eviction notice in the form of a letter titled “Notice of Advisement – Termination of Lease of Review” by Miami-Dade County. Seaquarium’s owners MS Leisure Company, have been told they must vacate the premises by April 21, 2024. Founded in 1955, the 38-acre oceanarium is one of the oldest…
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Reef Builders
1w ago
If you’ve been a fan of the Reef Builders YouTube channel for a while, you probably remember the inception of the studio and introduction of the aquariums inside. In September of 2018, Jake Adams took delivery of 2 new Innovative Marine EXT tanks. One of them would eventually become a mixed reef he would affectionately call,…
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Reef Builders
1w ago
If you came out to Reefstock Denver or interacted with our social posts that weekend, THANK YOU! It was exciting to see everyone again this year. From fans to vendors and reefing “celebrities,” it’s safe to say we had a blast. Be on the lookout for more videos and podcasts from Reefstock Weekend! Let’s take a moment…
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Reef Builders
1w ago
Prolific angelfish breeders Poma Labs announced the news of not one but two exciting breeding successes this week. The first is the Yellow-Ear Angelfish, Apolemichthys xanthotis, the 19th Angelfish species bred by the leading aquaculturists and they believe, the first time they have been bred and reared in captivity. Second is a unique accidental cross…
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