Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where are your corals sourced?

The majority of our pieces are aquacultured in house. Pieces not aquacultured are imported from Fiji, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Australia.

  • What are your quarantine practices?

In addition to only partnering with reputable wholesalers, we dip, quarantine, inspect, and then dip again to ensure no pests ever make it into your tanks.

  • What are the parameters of your systems?

Salinity: 1025, Temperature: 78-79, Alkanity: 8.5 ,Calcium: 420 ,Magnesium: 1300 ,Nitrate: 5-10 ,Phosphate: 0.05-0.10

  • What lighting spectrum do you use?

We use an AB+ spectrum or equivalent for 10 hours per day.

  • How much PAR do your corals grow under?

Our SPS are grown between 200-500 PAR with acros being at the higher end. LPS ranges between 100-150 PAR and soft coral 75-150 PAR

  • How are corals photographed?

We individually shoot each coral with a Sony A7III DSLR, Sony SEL90M28G FE 90mm Macro lens, and an Avast Marine Porthole to get the perfect underwater shot.

  • What do you feed your corals?

While not completely necessary, we do use a combination of amino acids, live phytoplankton, and reef roids.

  • Are your corals WYSIWYG or stock frags?

The vast majority of our corals are WYSIWYG pieces unless otherwise noted.

  • Can I request a cut to order frag?

Yes! We are happy to cut custom sizes and recommend at least a week of healing time.

  • I do not see the specific coral I am looking for, can you order it?

Absolutely! We will be happy to order from one of our suppliers.

  • Can I do free local pickup?

Of course. Whether you are local to Green Cove Springs, FL or just passing through, we gladly offer local pickup.

  • How do you ensure safe transit for shipping?

In addition to double bagging each coral, we also use a bag stapler to ensure there are no leaks during transit. We ship FedEx Priority Overnight in insulated boxes with heat/cold packs if applicable and based on weather conditions.

  • Do you offer an arrive alive guarantee?

We do. While it is very uncommon, if something does not survive shipping we will offer a refund. Please see our Refund Policy for additional details on DOA information.