It’s not everyday you get an invitation to tour the legendary Tidal Gardens facility, but today is that day. Than Thien has been a featured guest on Reef…

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25.08.2025

Self Healing Glass Discovered | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Scientists accidentally discover self healing glass that’s optically clear, strong as regular glass, and is produced using less energy.

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25.08.2025

Eco-Friendly Portland Cement & Macroalgae Blend | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Researchers discover an eco-friendly cement mix using macroalgae that reduces global warming potential by 21% while still retaining full strength.

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25.08.2025

Introduction to Hammer Coral Care | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

RB hammer coral care guide: how to choose, care for, and frag hammer corals in your reef aquarium.

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25.08.2025

Reefstock Las Vegas Launches in 45 Days! | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Reefstock ventures west to Las Vegas this September 27th & 28th at the South Point Hotel & Casino. We are looking forward to showcasing a great group of…

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10.08.2025

Using the Ocean Biome to Fight Cancer | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Researchers discover an ocean bacteria sugar fights lukemia by causing self destruction and triggering an autoimmune response.

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08.08.2025

Field Guide to Sydney Harbour Fishes Recently Published | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

The latest addition to our library is this well crafted field guide containing over 700 images of fishes found in Sydney Harbor and the coastline of New South…

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01.08.2025

To Ozone or Not to Ozone (Part II) | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

How to choose an ozone generator for your aquarium. Health hazards of using ozone.

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29.07.2025

To Ozone or Not to Ozone | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

A complete guide to using ozone in your saltwater aquarium: the dangers, safety protocols, equipment descriptions, and selection criteria.

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29.07.2025

Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) Opposes Proposed Arizona Pet Fish Restrictions. | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Press release from the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN), which submitted testimony opposing proposed changes to the Arizona Administrative Code (§ R12-4-406) that…

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29.07.2025

The Final Boss of Float Valves | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

This article covers the ultimate float valve for your RO/DI water storage and mixing vats.

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29.07.2025

LED Lighting Tests: Phillips CoralCare Gen2 & GHL LX7506 IL Coral Pop | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

The latest edition of RB Reviews featuring Dr. Sanjay Joshi’s aquarium LED fixture tests. The definitive source for unbiased aquarium product testing.

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29.07.2025

Aussie Wrasses Available After a 7 year Hiatus | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

For the first time in 7 years, Monsoon Aquatics has collected a small number of Randall’s Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus randalli).

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29.07.2025

Unveiling a One-of-a-Kind Marvel: Vibrant Coral and Fish Discovers a Hybrid, Potentially Xanthic Arothron Puffer | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Brand New Pufferfish Discovered

Reef Builders

15.07.2025

Portuguese Man O’ War is actually 4 different species | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

I’d venture to say that most of us have come across a Portuguese man o’ war during a beach trip. I visit the Florida panhandle every year and see them all the…

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13.07.2025

Rock Flower Anemone Guide | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Hey Reef Builders, let’s talk about Rock Flower Anemones! Rock Flower Anemones, or RFAs as they are commonly referred to, are one of the most popular Anemones…

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11.07.2025

The OCTOPUS Act is Back! | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) reintroduced the OCTOPUS Act (Opposing the Cultivation and Trade of Octopus Produced through…

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08.07.2025

A First Ever: International Hybrid Corals Planted in Miami | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

If you remember from Reef Therapy episode 79, we talked to Sara Stevens about the amazing work that’s being done with coral breeding in an effort to save…

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04.07.2025

Corals.com MASSIVE 4th of July sale | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Our friends at Corals.com are running a huge sale for the 4th of July: % off the ENTIRE WEBSITE! With over 1,300+ WYSIWYG Coral Colonies, Frags, Anemones, Clams…

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29.06.2025

Aquarium Cooling Best Practices | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

It’s in the upper 90’s in Atlanta right now so many parts of the country will be in the triple digits. With heat like that, your home HVAC unit may be…

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28.06.2025

Get Paid to go Fishing! | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

What if I were to tell you that you can go fishing, keep your catch, help rid the ecosystem of invasive species, AND get paid for it? For an angler…

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24.06.2025

TinyDrum: The Tiny Drum Filter That Could | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

I’ve been using RDFs (rotary drum filters) on pond and aquaculture systems for quite some time now. They’re generally quite large, needing a lot of space.

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21.06.2025

Fungus Breaks Down Plastic | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Litter such as plastic detergent bottles, crates, buoys, combs, and water bottles blanket Kanapou Bay, on the Island of Kaho’olawe in Hawaii. (Image credit…

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17.06.2025

A whopping 62 species reported as new from the Coral Sea Marine Park | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Reef Builders Alumni and master ichthyologist, Yi Kai, has teamed up with a star studded team and as Kai put it “combined five years worth of ROV and BRUV video…

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15.06.2025

Converting Macroalgae to Money | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Make money from harvesting algae from your aquarium

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12.06.2025

Canon, Coral Spawning Lab, and Nature Seychelles Team Up to Regenerate Coral Reefs | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Partnership establishes groundbreaking and first of its kind coral breeding lab in the Western Indian Ocean, using imaging technology to boost reef resilience…

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11.06.2025

Broad Pet Bans Are Effecting The Aquarium Trade | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

In recent months, broad pet bans aimed at eliminating puppy mills and similar practices have been introduced or passed in several states and counties across the…

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10.06.2025

Oceamo’s Organo-MS Test Revolutionizes Reefing - Brings Metabolomics To Hobbyist | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Recently Oceamo released their Organo-MS test. The following is a copy pasted announcement from the owner of Oceamo Christoph Denk. “Until now…

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10.06.2025

UNS Reveals New Peninsula Systems | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Below are details about UNS’s new R120, R150 and R180 systems – to be released SOON. – Available in three sizes currently: R120 (94G) , R150 (119G)…

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10.06.2025

ITC Parwise Pro Released | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

REPOST FROM Aquarium Specialty – ORIGINAL TEXT FOUND HERE The Parwise Pro Light Meter by ITC Reefculture is a next-generation lighting diagnostic tool that…

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10.06.2025

Introduction to Crocea Clam Care | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Crocea Clams are some of the most sought after clam varieties for the saltwater home aquarium! Let’s dive in deeper to these incredible and colorful clams!

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10.06.2025

Orphek Adds Time Offset Feature To App | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Orphek has updated their app to add a time offset feature. The owner Ofir reached out to me and told me the following. “We’ve added a Time offset feature.

Reef Builders

05.06.2025

Two Little Fishies Teases New “WormBitz” Food Product | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

At RAP Orlando, Two Little Fishies teased a new food product called “WormBitz.” While this product is not yet on the market, it is assumedly coming soon.

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05.06.2025

Reimagining Reefscapes: CaribSea’s New Products | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Reef Forest + Extension Kit One of the biggest limitations in traditional scaping is what I’d call “horizontal thinking”—low rocks, flat stacks…

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05.06.2025

Cali Kid Corals Releases NEW Striking Monsters Inc Zoa | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

I recently visited LA and, of course, had to go to Cali Kid Corals to see it in person for the first time. For as long as I can remember, I have been a zoanthid…

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05.06.2025

Aquabiomics Now Offering Subscription Plans For Microbiome Testing | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Aquabiomics has releases various subscription plans to save money with microbiome testing. These can now be purchased on the website here.

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05.06.2025

Labeling the Future: How Quality Marine Is Quietly Reshaping Transparency in the Aquarium Trade | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

We talk a lot in this hobby about sustainability—about buying aquacultured, about supporting responsible collectors, about asking where our fish come from.

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29.05.2025

Coral Frag Tech’s New Lineup: Function, Meets Form | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

In a hobby where gear fatigue is real and innovation can sometimes feel like marketing sleight-of-hand, Coral Frag Tech’s latest releases are a refreshing case…

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29.05.2025

Terry Siegel Leaves Behind a Legacy of Excellence | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

We received word that one of the publishing pioneers of the aquarium hobby passed away today. Many newer hobbyists may not recognize Terry’s name…

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23.05.2025

New Octocoral Finder Released | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

We have previously written about the excellent field guides produced by Russel Kelley over the past decade and a half. Known for his iconic Coral Finder as well…

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Tidal Gardens: Open House | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Self Healing Glass Discovered | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Eco-Friendly Portland Cement & Macroalgae Blend | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Introduction to Hammer Coral Care | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Reefstock Las Vegas Launches in 45 Days! | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Using the Ocean Biome to Fight Cancer | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Field Guide to Sydney Harbour Fishes Recently Published | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

To Ozone or Not to Ozone (Part II) | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

To Ozone or Not to Ozone | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) Opposes Proposed Arizona Pet Fish Restrictions. | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

The Final Boss of Float Valves | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

LED Lighting Tests: Phillips CoralCare Gen2 & GHL LX7506 IL Coral Pop | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Aussie Wrasses Available After a 7 year Hiatus | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Unveiling a One-of-a-Kind Marvel: Vibrant Coral and Fish Discovers a Hybrid, Potentially Xanthic Arothron Puffer | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Portuguese Man O’ War is actually 4 different species | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Rock Flower Anemone Guide | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

The OCTOPUS Act is Back! | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

A First Ever: International Hybrid Corals Planted in Miami | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Corals.com MASSIVE 4th of July sale | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Aquarium Cooling Best Practices | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Get Paid to go Fishing! | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

TinyDrum: The Tiny Drum Filter That Could | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Fungus Breaks Down Plastic | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

A whopping 62 species reported as new from the Coral Sea Marine Park | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Converting Macroalgae to Money | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Canon, Coral Spawning Lab, and Nature Seychelles Team Up to Regenerate Coral Reefs | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Broad Pet Bans Are Effecting The Aquarium Trade | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Oceamo’s Organo-MS Test Revolutionizes Reefing - Brings Metabolomics To Hobbyist | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

UNS Reveals New Peninsula Systems | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

ITC Parwise Pro Released | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Introduction to Crocea Clam Care | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Orphek Adds Time Offset Feature To App | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Two Little Fishies Teases New “WormBitz” Food Product | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Reimagining Reefscapes: CaribSea’s New Products | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Cali Kid Corals Releases NEW Striking Monsters Inc Zoa | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Aquabiomics Now Offering Subscription Plans For Microbiome Testing | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Labeling the Future: How Quality Marine Is Quietly Reshaping Transparency in the Aquarium Trade | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Coral Frag Tech’s New Lineup: Function, Meets Form | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Terry Siegel Leaves Behind a Legacy of Excellence | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

New Octocoral Finder Released | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

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