Committed to Environmentally Responsible Aquatic Life

Aquacultured and Captive-Bred Aquatic Life
Similar to the farming practices that have provided us with crops and other food for centuries, aquacultured corals and invertebrates - as well as captive-bred or tank-raised fish - are grown and cared for in controlled environments for the specific purpose of providing aquarists with aquatic life for their home aquariums.

The vast majority of all freshwater species available are farm-raised or captive-bred both in the U.S. and in the Far East. Due to technological advancements in aquaculture, considerable efforts are being made today in the propagation of live coral and invertebrates, as well as numerous species of saltwater fish that are now becoming available in a consistent supply.

Whenever possible we offer captive-bred fish, as well as aquacultured corals and invertebrates as an option for our customers. These captive-bred fish are of equivalent size and coloration to wild-caught specimens, which makes them the ideal choice for any hobbyist. We are committed to supporting the efforts of breeders and aquaculture companies by offering these species at the most competitive pricing possible. We believe this will also help ensure the future of the hobby.

One of the reasons we support this growing industry is that aquacultured corals and captive-bred fish are already assimilated to the aquarium environment, which contributes to improved health for the life of these species. Also, since captive-bred fish are introduced to artificial foods at an early age, there is less concern from a nutritional standpoint that they adjust to eating prepared foods that are commonly offered by aquarists.