Well first and far most. Let me star off by saying.... I like them both. You cant go wrong buying from either...but you can only buy directly from BOOM.
Now I really dont think you can even compare the 2 though. They are in different jandra's per say.
ORA
I believe their main focus is aquaculture fish, inverts, clams, etc. While ORA has a very limited assortment of sps. They have had the same colonies for many years such as one of the most beautiful corals IMO the "Pearl Berry" which I think they lost their mother colony some time back. The corals are all very good, clean and beautiful. Probably the hardiest you will fine. You cant go wrong in choosing one. I think their main market is for LFS's and to get new hobbyst started in SPS. You cant buy directly from them as far as I know, so when I was purchasing their frags many years ago.....I would go the LFS and purchase them directly in the floating bag because I didnt want them to go into their inadequate systems at that time. I wasn't even aware they still sold them till I saw your thread LOL.
BOOM
Boom corals is great. As a matter of fact, I believe the owner was one of us at one time and wanted to take all their skills and knowledge in corals and created Boom Corals. I think their main focus is to supply not only to us hard core reefers with new and exciting corals but also have something for everyone including the new hobbyist. They cater to the customer and your buying experience. Their corals are healthy and colorful. Not to mention their prices are great and they have a great guarantee on their product. This is hard to find. I have ordered several times from boom and everything was great from start to finish. You can buy direct from them, and they will have all the new exciting corals that everyone is looking for. You can also ping them and make requests. Great company.
Anyway. Hope this helps show the difference. Both great. Recommend buying products from both.
