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Welcome ... we're glad to show you around the place!
Most of the pages included in our site are included on this page.
They are listed under category headings as follows.
Simply click on the topic category you are interested in learning more about.
Marine Livestock Product Information
Marine Livestock Ordering Information
Corals Directory
Articles and Special Presentations
Reference and Miscellaneous
A to Z Index
Marine Livestock Product Information
There are several pages pertaining to our live rock and corals. This category consists of an overview of live rock, photos, pricing, a live rock FAQ, customer feedback comments page, and a photo gallery comparison page which shows the different live rock shapes and characteristics. There is also information about corals, with printable lists available, as well as a corals indentification section for reference.
LIVEROCK OVERVIEW
A brief introduction of live rock for marine aquariums, describing some of the differences in various live rock types, plus some advice for caring for live rock
CURING LIVE ROCK
The basics, plus a little beyond, are described here to ensure that you know how to care for your live rock once you get it home
LIVE ROCK PHOTOS & PRICING
Photos of our live rock are shown here, as well as ordering information
CORALS INFORMATION
Describes how you can order corals directly from Australia, Tonga, Vietnam, etc., in box quantities. Provides information on our ordering process, as well as links to the lists of types of corals available.
ACROPORA SALE
Information on how to obtain "World Class" acropora, both cultured acropora as well as wild-collected
CORAL LIST CENTRAL
A corals list directory with various coral sources and availabilities
FISH LIST CENTRAL
A fish list directory with various fish and invertebrate sources and availabilities
FISH & CORAL LISTS
Marine livestock availability and pricing lists
FRAGS
Coral frags from Australia and Indonesia
Additional Information ...
CUSTOMER PHOTOS
Photos of live rock and corals taken by our customers
2019 Customer Photos
2018 Customer Photos
2017 Customer Photos
CUSTOMER COMMENTS
Some of our customer feedback is shared on this page for your reference.
LIVE ROCK FAQ
An assortment of common questions are answered
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There are several pages pertaining to our live rock and corals. This category consists of an overview of live rock, photos, pricing, a live rock FAQ, customer feedback comments page, and a photo gallery comparison page which shows the different live rock shapes and characteristics. There is also information about corals, with printable lists available, as well as a corals indentification section for reference.
LIVEROCK OVERVIEW
A brief introduction of live rock for marine aquariums, describing some of the differences in various live rock types, plus some advice for caring for live rock
CURING LIVE ROCK
The basics, plus a little beyond, are described here to ensure that you know how to care for your live rock once you get it home
LIVE ROCK PHOTOS & PRICING
Photos of our live rock are shown here, as well as ordering information
CORALS INFORMATION
Describes how you can order corals directly from Australia, Tonga, Vietnam, etc., in box quantities. Provides information on our ordering process, as well as links to the lists of types of corals available.
ACROPORA SALE
Information on how to obtain "World Class" acropora, both cultured acropora as well as wild-collected
CORAL LIST CENTRAL
A corals list directory with various coral sources and availabilities
FISH LIST CENTRAL
A fish list directory with various fish and invertebrate sources and availabilities
FISH & CORAL LISTS
Marine livestock availability and pricing lists
FRAGS
Coral frags from Australia and Indonesia
Additional Information ...
CUSTOMER PHOTOS
Photos of live rock and corals taken by our customers
2019 Customer Photos
2018 Customer Photos
2017 Customer Photos
CUSTOMER COMMENTS
Some of our customer feedback is shared on this page for your reference.
LIVE ROCK FAQ
An assortment of common questions are answered
Back to Top
Marine Livestock Ordering Information
We like our customers to be educated about the ordering process, so we've tried our best to give as much information as we can without boring you to tears! In this category, you can find out how our products are shipped, what happens after you place your order, and what you can expect when your order is on its way to you. There is also a little background information about us, a shipping destinations page, as well as other ordering information.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Information page for ordering which also includes links to shipping information pages, our company information, contact information, etc.
ABOUT MARINE LIVESTOCK LISTS
A guide to understanding the pricing on Marine Livestock .pdf lists
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Ordering, shipping, and receiving processes are discussed
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Describes what you can expect when you have a shipment on the way to you, with an overview of the entire shipping process.
SHIPPING DESTINATIONS
A list of some of the available shipping destinations
TRACKING YOUR SHIPMENT
Airline website links, as well as some information on how to pick up your shipment
ORDERING LIVE ROCK
Pricing and ordering capability with secure shopping cart are presented on this page
ROCK WEIGHTS
This page describes methods used by the airlines to arrive at the shipping weights and why there are often differences between the actual weight of a shipment and the chargeable weight on airline paperwork.
ORDERING ACROPORA
Pricing and ordering capability with secure shopping cart are presented on this page
ABOUT US
A brief overview of our company history and values
CUSTOMER SERVICE CORNER
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We like our customers to be educated about the ordering process, so we've tried our best to give as much information as we can without boring you to tears! In this category, you can find out how our products are shipped, what happens after you place your order, and what you can expect when your order is on its way to you. There is also a little background information about us, a shipping destinations page, as well as other ordering information.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Information page for ordering which also includes links to shipping information pages, our company information, contact information, etc.
ABOUT MARINE LIVESTOCK LISTS
A guide to understanding the pricing on Marine Livestock .pdf lists
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Ordering, shipping, and receiving processes are discussed
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Describes what you can expect when you have a shipment on the way to you, with an overview of the entire shipping process.
SHIPPING DESTINATIONS
A list of some of the available shipping destinations
TRACKING YOUR SHIPMENT
Airline website links, as well as some information on how to pick up your shipment
ORDERING LIVE ROCK
Pricing and ordering capability with secure shopping cart are presented on this page
ROCK WEIGHTS
This page describes methods used by the airlines to arrive at the shipping weights and why there are often differences between the actual weight of a shipment and the chargeable weight on airline paperwork.
ORDERING ACROPORA
Pricing and ordering capability with secure shopping cart are presented on this page
ABOUT US
A brief overview of our company history and values
CUSTOMER SERVICE CORNER
Back to Top
Articles and Special Presentations
These pages are from our little "bookshelf" of articles ... from how to acclimate saltwater fish, to learning more about how the tropical fish industry works. Our Cultural Page takes you to websites where you can learn more about the places where reefs are found. And, you can also find some interesting photo pages.
Articles
ACCLIMATING CORALS
Proper handling of corals introduced into your marine aquarium is discussed
ACCLIMATING YOUR FISH AT HOME
What to do once you get your fish home from your local fish store
ADDITIVES
Some advice on additives and trace elements
AQUASCAPES
Design ideas for arranging live rock
BEWARE: PHOTO PIRATES
Points out that some Internet sites selling aquarium livestock may be using other companies' images
CITES PERMITS
Discusses CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) permits
CLARIONS AND LEOPARDS - Leave it in the Sea
Why endangered fish should not be collected and how reef hobbyists can help by lessening the demand and by realizing that it is our responsibility to research animals before we attempt to keep them
$15.00 A BOX
Questions the practices that are used in the handling of saltwater fish during transit and why it's important to acclimate your fish slowly
FISH STAMPS
Features postage stamps with fish
FREE INVERTEBRATE FOOD
How to use organics found in your system to feed your corals
FREE SHIPPING?
This article points out that there is more to purchasing live rock than free shipping
HOT WATER
How hot water may save your day.
HYPER-SALINITY
The value of hyper-saline bath treatments is questioned
INDIAN OCEAN FISH
Explores the differences of Indian Ocean fish compared to Pacific Ocean varieties
MAKING A WATER FILTER
Learn how to construct an effective water filter in order to make filtered water for your aquarium
MARINE MAMMALS - AIN’T NO BOX BIG ENOUGH!
Article on marine mammals and how understanding natural marine environments helps one to be a better marine aquarist; includes photos of marine mammals
ON ARRIVAL
Discusses some examples of what you may expect when corals arrive
QUARANTINE TANKS
Explains the importance of a quarantine tank
RECEIVING TRANSHIP CORALS
A guide for handling newly-arrived corals
SALINITY
Salinity levels for the marine aquarium are discussed
TEMPERATURES
Temperatures of the marine aquarium is discussed
WHAT IS BOAT ROCK?
You may have heard this term around and wondered what it meant. This article shines some light on some of the transport practices used in bringing live rock from Pacific islands to the mainland.
HOW TO SPOT A SPOOF
Some tips on how to spot spoof e-mails
Special Presentations
POLYPS
Features information and photos of polyps
LEATHERS and SOFT CORALS
Features information and photos of leathers and soft corals
MUSHROOMS
Features information and photos of mushrooms
CULTURAL INFORMATION
Lots of interesting information on this page if you are interested in learning more about the culture, history, geology, location, and natural history of the countries that export live rock and corals.
OUR YouTube CHANNEL
An assortment of slide shows
VANUATU
Photos of some gorgeous acropora and fish from Vanuatu
RECOMMENDED READING
A few long-standing marine aquarium books are featured
EARTH PAGE
Resourceful and educational links pertaining to our planet, with tips on how to be a more earth-friendly citizen
THE THREAD
An online "play" with lots of information about keeping live rock.
Back to Top
These pages are from our little "bookshelf" of articles ... from how to acclimate saltwater fish, to learning more about how the tropical fish industry works. Our Cultural Page takes you to websites where you can learn more about the places where reefs are found. And, you can also find some interesting photo pages.
Articles
ACCLIMATING CORALS
Proper handling of corals introduced into your marine aquarium is discussed
ACCLIMATING YOUR FISH AT HOME
What to do once you get your fish home from your local fish store
ADDITIVES
Some advice on additives and trace elements
AQUASCAPES
Design ideas for arranging live rock
BEWARE: PHOTO PIRATES
Points out that some Internet sites selling aquarium livestock may be using other companies' images
CITES PERMITS
Discusses CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) permits
CLARIONS AND LEOPARDS - Leave it in the Sea
Why endangered fish should not be collected and how reef hobbyists can help by lessening the demand and by realizing that it is our responsibility to research animals before we attempt to keep them
$15.00 A BOX
Questions the practices that are used in the handling of saltwater fish during transit and why it's important to acclimate your fish slowly
FISH STAMPS
Features postage stamps with fish
FREE INVERTEBRATE FOOD
How to use organics found in your system to feed your corals
FREE SHIPPING?
This article points out that there is more to purchasing live rock than free shipping
HOT WATER
How hot water may save your day.
HYPER-SALINITY
The value of hyper-saline bath treatments is questioned
INDIAN OCEAN FISH
Explores the differences of Indian Ocean fish compared to Pacific Ocean varieties
MAKING A WATER FILTER
Learn how to construct an effective water filter in order to make filtered water for your aquarium
MARINE MAMMALS - AIN’T NO BOX BIG ENOUGH!
Article on marine mammals and how understanding natural marine environments helps one to be a better marine aquarist; includes photos of marine mammals
ON ARRIVAL
Discusses some examples of what you may expect when corals arrive
QUARANTINE TANKS
Explains the importance of a quarantine tank
RECEIVING TRANSHIP CORALS
A guide for handling newly-arrived corals
SALINITY
Salinity levels for the marine aquarium are discussed
TEMPERATURES
Temperatures of the marine aquarium is discussed
WHAT IS BOAT ROCK?
You may have heard this term around and wondered what it meant. This article shines some light on some of the transport practices used in bringing live rock from Pacific islands to the mainland.
HOW TO SPOT A SPOOF
Some tips on how to spot spoof e-mails
Special Presentations
POLYPS
Features information and photos of polyps
LEATHERS and SOFT CORALS
Features information and photos of leathers and soft corals
MUSHROOMS
Features information and photos of mushrooms
CULTURAL INFORMATION
Lots of interesting information on this page if you are interested in learning more about the culture, history, geology, location, and natural history of the countries that export live rock and corals.
OUR YouTube CHANNEL
An assortment of slide shows
VANUATU
Photos of some gorgeous acropora and fish from Vanuatu
RECOMMENDED READING
A few long-standing marine aquarium books are featured
EARTH PAGE
Resourceful and educational links pertaining to our planet, with tips on how to be a more earth-friendly citizen
THE THREAD
An online "play" with lots of information about keeping live rock.
Back to Top
Reference and Miscellaneous
These pages are full of resources if you are interested in finding out more about natural reef systems, oceanography, marine ecology, geography of the South Pacific and Indo-Pacific, and more!
CORAL PHOTOS & IDENTIFICATION PAGES
MAPS AND INFORMATION SOUTH PACIFIC AND INDO-PACIFIC
INFORMATIVE LINKS
WHERE IZZAT FISH ’N’ CORAL FROM?
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These pages are full of resources if you are interested in finding out more about natural reef systems, oceanography, marine ecology, geography of the South Pacific and Indo-Pacific, and more!
CORAL PHOTOS & IDENTIFICATION PAGES
MAPS AND INFORMATION SOUTH PACIFIC AND INDO-PACIFIC
INFORMATIVE LINKS
WHERE IZZAT FISH ’N’ CORAL FROM?
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Corals Directory
We have many coral lists within our website and a variety of coral pages. For ordering corals, this directory can help you fine tune your search more quickly for coral ordering information.
Coral List Central
A page of links to all of our lists
Corals Selection Guide
Categorized listings based on coral types
Marine Livestock Lists - .pdf Pages
Some of our lists can be viewed in Adobe .pdf format
Marine Livestock Lists
(non-.pdf/mobile versions)
We have many coral lists within our website and a variety of coral pages. For ordering corals, this directory can help you fine tune your search more quickly for coral ordering information.
Coral List Central
A page of links to all of our lists
Corals Selection Guide
Categorized listings based on coral types
Marine Livestock Lists - .pdf Pages
Some of our lists can be viewed in Adobe .pdf format
Marine Livestock Lists
(non-.pdf/mobile versions)
Hard & Soft Corals - Hand-selected and Cultured
Australia Corals - currently unavailable
acropora, acanthastrea, chalice, scolymia, assorted hard & soft corals
Australia Tanked Corals - currently unavailable
assorted hard & soft corals
Indonesia Cultured Corals - currently unavailable
Kupang Cultured Corals
Tonga Corals
acropora, hard corals, soft corals, fancy zoanthids, mushrooms, anemones, inverts
Vietnam Soft Corals
soft corals, leathers, anemones, mushrooms, zoanthids, star polyps, mushroom & polyp combos
Australia Corals - currently unavailable
acropora, acanthastrea, chalice, scolymia, assorted hard & soft corals
Australia Tanked Corals - currently unavailable
assorted hard & soft corals
Indonesia Cultured Corals - currently unavailable
Kupang Cultured Corals
Tonga Corals
acropora, hard corals, soft corals, fancy zoanthids, mushrooms, anemones, inverts
Vietnam Soft Corals
soft corals, leathers, anemones, mushrooms, zoanthids, star polyps, mushroom & polyp combos
Box-lot Specials - Assorted Boxes
Tanked Australia Frags & Corals - currently unavailable
Vietnam Fancy Zoas, Mushrooms, Soft Corals
rare, premium & limited ultra grade zoanthids, Grade-A soft corals, mushrooms
Vietnam Soft Corals, Mushrooms, Polyps
boxes of assorted mushrooms, or zoanthids, or mixed soft corals
Tanked Australia Frags & Corals - currently unavailable
Vietnam Fancy Zoas, Mushrooms, Soft Corals
rare, premium & limited ultra grade zoanthids, Grade-A soft corals, mushrooms
Vietnam Soft Corals, Mushrooms, Polyps
boxes of assorted mushrooms, or zoanthids, or mixed soft corals
Tanked Fish & Corals
Greenhouse List
Fancy Mushrooms
Ricordea, Yuma, Bounce, Jawbreaker, Kryptonite, etc.
Tanked Fish & Corals - currently unavailable
Greenhouse List
Fancy Mushrooms
Ricordea, Yuma, Bounce, Jawbreaker, Kryptonite, etc.
Tanked Fish & Corals - currently unavailable
Photo Pages
(Please note that photo pages are not necessarily from sources that are currently available.)
Australia Acropora Photos
Australia Coral Photos
Australia Fancy Frags
Assorted Photos
Acropora Photos - this source is no longer available
Bali-Prop Cultured Acropora Photos - this source is no longer available
Bali (Deepwater & Shallow Types) Acropora Photos - these are no longer available
Customer Photos
Fiji Acropora Photos - currently unavailable
Kupang Coral Photos - archive page
Manado Coral Photos
Taiwan Zoanthids - currently available
Tonga Acropora Photos
Tonga Coral Photos
Vietnam Soft Coral Photos
(Please note that photo pages are not necessarily from sources that are currently available.)
Australia Acropora Photos
Australia Coral Photos
Australia Fancy Frags
Assorted Photos
Acropora Photos - this source is no longer available
Bali-Prop Cultured Acropora Photos - this source is no longer available
Bali (Deepwater & Shallow Types) Acropora Photos - these are no longer available
Customer Photos
Fiji Acropora Photos - currently unavailable
Kupang Coral Photos - archive page
Manado Coral Photos
Taiwan Zoanthids - currently available
Tonga Acropora Photos
Tonga Coral Photos
Vietnam Soft Coral Photos
Additional ordering information -
Corals Information
Ordering Information
Terms & Conditions
Additional coral information -
Coral Photos & Identification
Receiving Tranship Corals
On Arrival
Acclimating Corals
Quarantine Tanks
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Corals Information
Ordering Information
Terms & Conditions
Additional coral information -
Coral Photos & Identification
Receiving Tranship Corals
On Arrival
Acclimating Corals
Quarantine Tanks
Back to Top
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Phone: (866) 874-7639 or (855) 225-8086
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