Looking for small scale coral farms

Tannermule · Jan 7, 2023

Thank you all so much. I currently have 5 full shopping carts. Now to just narrow it down. I will probably order friday of next week so I can mull over my decisions.

mrpontiac80 · Jan 7, 2023

Search SeaCo Specials on Facebook. Nico is my neighbor a subdivision away. I’ve bought several times from him. Great guy and great prices. I know he ships but can not comment on that as I just drive 5 min to his place

Tannermule · Jan 7, 2023

SeaCo Corals - Live Reef Corals, Anemones and Inverts LPS SPS Softies

SeaCo Corals is a one stop shop that sells premium corals (LPS, SPS and Softies), anemones, and inverts for reef aquariums. Trusted source for healthy, high-quality reef livestock. Guaranteed live arrival using professional shipping methods and weekly updates.

seacocorals.com

is this his website?

mrpontiac80 said:
Search SeaCo Specials on Facebook. Nico is my neighbor a subdivision away. I’ve bought several times from him. Great guy and great prices. I know he ships but can not comment on that as I just drive 5 min to his place

mrpontiac80 · Jan 7, 2023

Tannermule said:
SeaCo Corals - Live Reef Corals, Anemones and Inverts LPS SPS Softies

SeaCo Corals is a one stop shop that sells premium corals (LPS, SPS and Softies), anemones, and inverts for reef aquariums. Trusted source for healthy, high-quality reef livestock. Guaranteed live arrival using professional shipping methods and weekly updates.

seacocorals.com

is this his website?

It is.

mrpontiac80 · Jan 7, 2023

Tannermule said:
SeaCo Corals - Live Reef Corals, Anemones and Inverts LPS SPS Softies

SeaCo Corals is a one stop shop that sells premium corals (LPS, SPS and Softies), anemones, and inverts for reef aquariums. Trusted source for healthy, high-quality reef livestock. Guaranteed live arrival using professional shipping methods and weekly updates.

seacocorals.com

is this his website?

I know he has been low on stock over the holidays but he’s currently trying to set up new frag tanks. He seems pretty responsive on Facebook or messenger

dstockwell · Jan 7, 2023

imperialreef.com is local where I’m at.

Tannermule · Jan 9, 2023

Any other suggestions?

exnisstech · Jan 9, 2023

I've had good luck from members here in the livestock for sale forum.

Tannermule · Jan 10, 2023

exnisstech said:
I've had good luck from members here in the livestock for sale forum.

I don't want to buy from here, or Facebook people. I want to support the businesses and people who started something from a hobby. My hobby was reptiles and started a small business, that I paid taxes on when I was 16 until I went away for college. I just want to support those who took a similar step. No offense really to anyone who sells it out of their basement like me.

michael_cb_125 · Jan 10, 2023

While not a very small company, Pacific East Aquaculture is a family ran company and has been around a long time.
The Doctor that owns it, is a great guy and very willing to help.
They also stock some very nice livestock, and their photos are realistic. I also believe this is why they do not get as much hype as some of the vendors who photoshop the hell out of coral photos.

~Michael

Tannermule · Jan 10, 2023

michael_cb_125 said:
While not a very small company, Pacific East Aquaculture is a family ran company and has been around a long time.
The Doctor that owns it, is a great guy and very willing to help.
They also stock some very nice livestock, and their photos are realistic. I also believe this is why they do not get as much hype as some of the vendors who photoshop the hell out of coral photos.

~Michael

I feel like most small businesses don't "over sell" their coral with edited photos usually because it is a few people not a team

michael_cb_125 · Jan 10, 2023

While I agree that many of the large coral vendors heavily edit, there image just as many small shops (and hobbyists) that hit the saturate button....

~Michael

Tannermule · Jan 10, 2023

michael_cb_125 said:
While I agree that many of the large coral vendors heavily edit, there image just as many small shops (and hobbyists) that hit the saturate button....

~Michael

That is also true hah

troyer127069 · Nov 25, 2023

Tannermule said:
I don't want to buy from here, or Facebook people. I want to support the businesses and people who started something from a hobby. My hobby was reptiles and started a small business, that I paid taxes on when I was 16 until I went away for college. I just want to support those who took a similar step. No offense really to anyone who sells it out of their basement like me.

Please see my page Captivative Coral SEK on facebook. I am trying to do something similar to what you did .

mrpontiac80 · Nov 25, 2023

Saw this post come up again and noticed my last comments were almost a year ago. @SeaCo Nico I thought I’d tag Nico if he wants to respond but his frag tanks have been up and running and full. Lots of good deals throughout his website https://seacocorals.com/

SeaCo Nico · Nov 25, 2023

Thank you! Everything is growing and filling up the tubs! We are having tons of specials this weekend. Please check out the Facebook page and website!