about Reef Builders

Reef Builders is an online community dedicated to reef tanks. Our popular reef blog informs reef hobbyists about popular reef equipment and the saltwater industry in general. We have discussion forums where you can talk about your reef tank, ask questions and receive help from reef community members. If you are just starting out in the saltwater aquarium world, reef aquarists have found that the Beginners Guide to Saltwater Aquariums and Tanks has been helpful in starting their journey towards reef keeping.
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Aquactinics T5/LED Hybrid Constellation prototype caught

Posted on November 6th by Ryan Gripp.
It sure looks like Aquactinics is planning on releasing a new T5/LED hybrid lighting fixture. We heard murmurs for a long time about how they were going to release a ...
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Reef Nook Online Aquarium Management

Posted on November 5th by Ryan Gripp.
There is a new tank management software type service available online, the service which is called Reef Nook allows you to enter information about your tank and the creatures that live ...
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Kotobuki Eco LED Light Stick in Japan for ¥2,980

Posted on November 5th by Ryan Gripp.
Another day, another LED light. This light made by Kotobuki is being released in Japan and offers a slim and compact unit that actually looks quite slick. The Kotobuki LED light ...
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Hydor working on new “better” Koralias?

Posted on November 5th by Ryan Gripp.
It sure looks likes Hydor is set to launch a new set of  Koralia pumps soon. A recent ad has appeared in CORAL magazine that sheds some light on the "new" pumps. ...
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Fluval M series Heaters get shown off on Video

Posted on November 4th by Ryan Gripp.
Fluval has released their new M Series of heaters along with a M series Video to go along with it. The video will go on in detail about how these ...
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Elos Prototype LED full fixture light spotted

Posted on November 4th by Ryan Gripp.
While in Italy I was able to spy a new prototype model of LED lighting with the Elos brand name associated with it. Apparently Elos is mulling the idea around of producing ...
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New ORA Coral: Ice Tortuosa released

Posted on November 3rd by Ryan Gripp.
ORA has released their new ICE tort, or Tortuosa. Yes, it looks like other corals we've seen, but ORA assures us its different as their PR states: The ORA™ Ice Tort has ...
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Reef Builders Celebrates 2000 Posts

Posted on November 3rd by Ryan Gripp.
This post, this one you are reading right now is the 2000th post that has appeared on Reef Builders. This is very exciting to see Reef Builders grow as fast as ...

Morning Deals

Posted on November 3rd by Ryan Gripp.
Marine Depot: Free stand with purchase of 12-gallon, 28-gallon Quad PC and 28-gallon HQI JBJ Nano Aquariums – Coupon Code JBF011111 Premium Aquatics: Maxijet  Sure Flow 1600 Kit $11.99 ...
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Dimmable Metal Halide Galaxy Ballasts headed your way

Posted on November 3rd by Ryan Gripp.
These Galaxy Metal Halide ballasts are said to be dimmable. But, not dimmable in the way we would expect, such as the Elos SunColor. We somehow missed reporting these at MACNA, ...