Welcome ... we're glad to show you around the place!
Most of the current pages on our site are included on this page.
They're listed under category headings shown below for general
information, ordering & shipping information, articles and other
reference. Some of the pages shown will provide you with lists of
additional pages that are not displayed on this page, (coral and
fish list pages, for instance, which are frequently updated.)
If you are looking for a particular page or archived pages,
please see the A-Z Index for an alphabetical listing of pages.
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.
Corals -
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.
Information on how to obtain "World Class"
acropora, both cultured acropora as well as wild-collected
Mixed boxes of mushrooms, zoanthids, soft corals
A corals list directory with various coral sources and availabilities
Categorized listings based on coral types
Fish -
A fish list directory with various fish and invertebrate sources and availabilities
Corals & Fish -
Lists in Adobe .pdf format
Lists in scrolling format
Note ... scrolling style lists may not be as current as the .pdf versions
A guide to understanding the pricing on Marine Livestock .pdf lists
Live Rock -
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
Photos of our live rock are shown here,
as well as ordering information
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
An assortment of common questions are answered
Marine Livestock Ordering & Shipping 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.
Brief description about how our ordering process works
Ordering, shipping, and receiving processes are discussed
Describes what you can expect when you have a shipment on the way to you, with an overview of the entire shipping process
A list of some of the available shipping destinations
Airline website links, as well as some information on how to pick up your shipment
A brief overview of our company history and values
Some of our customer feedback is shared on this page for your reference
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.
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 -
Proper handling of corals introduced into your marine aquarium is discussed
What to do once you get your fish home from your local fish store
Some advice on additives and trace elements
Design ideas for arranging live rock
Points out that some Internet sites selling aquarium livestock may be using other companies' images
Discusses CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) permits
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
Questions the practices that are used in the handling
of saltwater fish during transit and why it's
important to acclimate your fish slowly
Features postage stamps with fish
How to use organics found in your system to feed your corals
This article points out that there is more to purchasing live rock than free shipping
How hot water may save your day.
The value of hyper-saline bath treatments is questioned
Explores the differences of Indian Ocean fish compared to Pacific Ocean varieties
Learn how to construct an effective water filter in order to make filtered water for your aquarium
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
Discusses some examples of what you may expect when corals arrive
Explains the importance of a quarantine tank
A guide for handling newly-arrived corals
Salinity levels for the marine aquarium are discussed
Temperatures of the marine aquarium is discussed
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.
Some tips on how to spot spoof e-mails
Special Presentations -
Features information and photos of polyps
Features information and photos of leathers and soft corals
Features information and photos of mushrooms
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.
An assortment of slide shows
Photos of some gorgeous acropora and fish from Vanuatu
A few long-standing marine aquarium books are featured
Resourceful and educational links pertaining to our planet, with tips on how to be a more earth-friendly citizen
An online "play" with lots of information about keeping live rock.
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!
Photo Pages
(Please note that photo pages are not necessarily from sources that are currently available.)
(Deepwater & Shallow Types)
Photos shared by our customers of their live rock, corals, fish or reef tanks
Our Toll-free Phone:
(866) 874-7639
(855) 225-8086
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Central Time)
(If you have trouble with the first number, please use the second one.)