Reef Builders

09/07/2026

Today, we pause to celebrate what would have been the birthday of our original co-founder, co-owner, and dear friend, Jake Adams.

Jake was a beating heart of this community, shaping the marine aquarium world with his unbound curiosity, unmatched expertise, and outspoken passion. A simple truth that we all know: no one will ever do Reef Builders better than Jake did. His vision and his dedication to the cutting edge of reefkeeping are entirely irreplaceable, and his legacy continues to flow through every tank and every hobbyist he inspired over the years.

We miss your energy, your guidance, and your friendship every single day.
Happy Birthday, Jake.

08/11/2026

We had a chance to play with Fiji Pukani rock from MarcoRocks. This decorative and lightweight offering originates from Walt Smith Int'l Fiji and is chocked full of fun sizes and shapes.

We finally got our hands on Fiji Pukani rock from Marcorocks. This sustainably harvested rock from Walt Smith International provides a myriad of shapes and sizes for your aqua scape.

08/08/2026

I hope you all I have been enjoying the new ReefBuilders series on De Jong Marinelife. Part 3 dropped today!

Marine Fish Breeding: Inside De Jong's Professional Breeding Facility || Part- 3

In the Last Episode You saw Reef Builders Visiting the Largest Mari...

08/04/2026

Following the published article on the GRAVITY lighting system by B-SPX, Stefan joins us to answer your questions in real time with the fixtures to show you and go more in depth on his equipment.

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08/04/2026

💡NEW ARTICLE & LIVE TONIGHT💡

📍YouTube & Facebook📍

🎙️ LIVE Q&A TODAY at 5:00 PM CST!
Got questions after reading? Join us TODAY at 5:00 PM CST for a special Reef Therapy Live Stream on YouTube and Facebook! Designer Stefan Imke will be joining live to answer all your questions about GRAVITY.

📑 Full article📑

https://reefbuilders.com/2026/08/04/gravity-by-b-spx-inside-the-mother-of-all-leds-live-qa-today/

08/03/2026

Do you have an unused AquaBiomics test kit on your shelf? Send it in now before the company exits the market. Who will we see fill this space when it comes to understanding your tank microbiome?

The saltwater aquarium community relies on various test kits, refractometers, and ICP tests to manage home reef ecosystems. In recent years, however, a quiet revolution reshaped how aquarists…

08/03/2026

The team at De Jong was amazing and they are doing more in their facility than you could ever imagine. Check out the first video now on the RB YT

Inside Europe's Largest Marine Fish Breeding Facility || De Jong Marinelife (Netherlands) || Part-1

Reef Builders Visited the Largest Marine Fish Breeding Facility, DE...

07/23/2026

The safety and utility of various bristle worms has been debated for quite a while. Julian Sprung of Two Little Fishies brings a new concern to the table in his blog. See the link in the article for more.

What's your experience with these critters? What have you found lurking in a tank breakdown?

In the meticulous world of marine reef keeping, few creatures evoke a more visceral reaction than the bristle worm (Polychaeta). Usually discovered during a late-night flashlight raid on the tank…

07/20/2026

Are you a fan of the unique and unusual? A new nudibranch and sea slug ID book has been released by New World Publications. With over 600 species photographed and identified, this could make a nice addition to your reefing library.

Have you ever ended up with an unknown nudibranch or sea slug in your aquarium? New World Publications has just released a comprehensive identification guide by Les Wilk which covers these unusual…

07/10/2026

If you missed Reef Retreat this year you have another chance! Mark your calendars!

For the second year, Reef Retreat was held over a lovely June weekend at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. This two day educational conference was attended by over 170 reef keepers…