Aquaculture
Global Concerns
At Aquarium Maintenance Pros, we are concerned about the impact of global climate change, overfishing, and habitat destruction on the world's coral reefs, which is why we encourage practices that minimize ecological impact.
Responsible Harvesting
Aquarium owners can minimize their impact on coral reefs by selecting species that have been responsibly harvested from non-threatened populations and locations. The impact can be further minimized by selecting fish species that have been captive bred or corals that have been grown in designated ocean "farms" (maricultured) or aquariums (aquacultured). Aquacultured corals have the additional benefit of being pre-acclimated to aquarium life so they are less likely to lose color, sicken, or die.
Coral Availability
We have a number of coral species available to our customers on a regular basis at wholesale prices including several species and color varieties of discosoma and ricordea (mushroom corals), zoanthid, palythoa, protopalythoa, and xenia. Other species such as chalice, frogspawn, galaxia and favia are available on occasion.
Contact us for a detailed list and photos of currently-available species.
Sampling of Aquacultured Corals
Devil's Teeth protopaly
A hearty light blue protopaly that tolerates a variety of light and flow levels. Readily covers surfaces like a back wall or overflow.
Orange Ricordea Yuma
These bright orange mushroom corals prefer higher light and can grow to large, nearly hand-sized polyps).
Tyree Spacemonsters
These corals prefer higher light and flow and can be temperamental, but their beauty is undeniable.
Super Yellow mini-zoanthid
Hearty and bright, these zoanthids provide a real "pop" of color.
Red and Green Candy Cane
An easy care large polyp stoney coral with a branching growth pattern and large colorful polyps.
Candy Apple Reds
With an amazing coloration and depth of detail these palys are a big favorite among coral reef keepers.
Silver Pulsating Xenia
With lots of movement, growth and ease of care these corals are kept by beginning and experienced aquarists alike.
Kenya Tree
These majestic corals can grow to large sizes and provide an awe inspiring focal point to an aquarium.
Candy Apple Pinks
Pewter, pink and green have never come together with greater beauty than in these palys.
Ricordea Florida
With a variety of bright colors in interesting combinations these mushroom corals are easily our favorites.
Discosoma Mushrooms
These are arguably the easiest corals to care for, yet offer a pleasing variety of colors in striped, solid and spotted patterns.
Artificial Liverock
Made to order with a wide variety of shapes, sizes and textures. Setup a whole tank or just add a custom piece.