Caring for High-End Bounce and Jawbreaker Mushroom Corals The premium mushroom corals that attract collectors are still forgiving corals, but they reward a more careful approach to light, placement, quarantine, and propagation. Mushroom corals have always been among my favorite animals to keep. They bring movement, color, and personality to a reef aquarium without demanding the same level of calcium, alkalinity, or lighting… Source https://reefbuilders.com/2026/11/04/caring-for-high-end-bounce-and-jawbreaker-mushroom-corals/ #mushroomcorals #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

Reefstock Returns to Denver Get ready, marine aquarium enthusiasts and reef-keeping hobbyists—ReefStock 2027 is officially back, bigger and better than ever! Whether you are a seasoned reefer looking to hunt down rare aquacultured frags, a newcomer eager to set up your first saltwater ecosystem, or a freshwater enthusiast curious about planted aquariums, this is the premier destination event you cannot… Source https://reefbuilders.com/2026/10/19/reefstock-returns-to-denver/ #reefstockreturns #denver #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

QM Aquacultures the Peacekeeper Maroon Clownfish It seems like it was just the other day when the fish breeding wizards at QM Labs announced the coveted Gem Tang and the homely Black Longnose Tang. The year isn’t over yet and they’ve dropped another aquaculture win: the Peackeeper Maroon Clownfish. If you’ve ever had Maroon Clownfish or encountered them diving, then you… Source https://reefbuilders.com/2026/10/16/qm-aquacultures-the-peacekeeper-maroon-clownfish/ #maroonclownfish #gemtang #longnosetang #blacklongnose #labs #peackeeper #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

AquaBiomics Shutdown Looms 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 understand their tanks: the study of the marine microbiome. At the forefront of this movement was AquaBiomics, an innovative laboratory service founded by coral biologist Dr. Eli Meyer.… Source https://reefbuilders.com/2026/08/03/aquabiomics-shutdown-looms/

Orphek’s Natura iCon MAX Orphek has just released their newest light, the Natura iCon MAX. Based off the Natura iCon, Orphek woke up one day and asked “what if we just double everything?”. More power, double the LEDs, double the high-efficiency 6W Mixed Colors Dual-Chip LEDs, but NOT double the price! At 290 watts with 156 of the 6W… Source https://reefbuilders.com/2026/08/30/orpheks-natura-icon-max/

Hydrospace Releases PNS CryoPak Hydrospace PNS products utilize purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB) and functional marine probiotics to improve water quality, support coral health, and strengthen the biological foundation of aquatic systems. We have been using Hydrospace PNS products in our systems for a number of years. The original PNS ProBio as well as Deep Cycle and Yellow Sno provide microbiome… Source https://reefbuilders.com/2026/09/15/hydrospace-releases-pns-cryopak/

Inside Poo Tang Reefs: High-Density Micro-Aquaculture, Automated Precision, and Commercial-Grade Standards In the modern reefkeeping landscape, “garage culture operations” often trigger immediate skepticism from trade veterans, commercial importers, and store owners—and frankly, much of that criticism is earned. The industry has seen plenty of fly-by-night basement hobbyists undercutting local fish stores while running unstable systems, skipping proper quarantine, and selling unconditioned wild cuts. However, walking through… Source https://reefbuilders.com/2026/09/21/inside-poo-tang-reefs-high-density-micro-aquaculture-automated-precision-and-commercial-grade-standards/

The Science of Particulate PO4, Rock Marinating, and Heavy Metal Resets: Inside Tropic Marin’s Interzoo Breakthroughs On Day 3 of Interzoo in Nuremberg, Evie and I sat down with Dr. Samuel Nietzer (Sam) at the Tropic Marin booth to break down one of the most chemically significant product slates in recent marine history. Sam brings a rare dual perspective to the floor—he is a marine biologist specializing in coral reproduction, runs… Source https://reefbuilders.com/2026/09/27/the-science-of-particulate-po4-rock-marinating-and-heavy-metal-resets-inside-tropic-marins-interzoo-breakthroughs/

From Aquariumhuis Romberg to the Cover of Reef Hobbyist Magazine: Inside Danny’s Studio Tour When Evie and I landed in the Netherlands to kick off our European tour, our first stop was meeting up with Danny to tour De Jong Marinelife and explore his home studio. To thank Danny for taking us around, we stopped by Aquariumhuis Romberg in Delft to buy a gift for his world-famous saltwater paludarium… Source https://reefbuilders.com/2026/09/29/from-aquariumhuis-romberg-to-the-cover-of-reef-hobbyist-magazine-inside-dannys-studio-tour/

Ticket Sales Now Open Dive Into Education and Community at Reef Retreat! Calling all reef keepers, marine aquarists, and those desiring to expand their knowledge. Ticket sales are officially open for Reef Retreat. Unlike traditional commercial marine trade shows, Reef Retreat intentionally strips away the sales floor and livestock vendors. Instead, the conference returns to what makes the hobby truly special: learning, storytelling,… Source https://reefbuilders.com/2026/10/02/ticket-sales-now-open/