Exceptional quality reef
products. Knowledgeable friendly staff.
Saving the World, One Reef at a Time!
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Exceptional quality reef
products. Knowledgeable friendly staff.
Saving the World, One Reef at a Time!
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AquacultureWhy should you insist on buying only aquacultured coral and tank raised fish? At The Maine Reef we strive to educate people in all aspects of reef keeping. We feel it is our duty to promote practices which help sustain the Natural reefs beauty and longevity, while allowing people to experience a small piece of that beauty in their own home. It is important for all of us to be aware and considerate of these beautiful saltwater reefs so that our children and grand children can live to experience these wonders for themselves. It is estimated that 10% of the worlds reefs have been completely destroyed and in some areas like the Philippines an estimated 70% of the reef is dead. My wife and I both enjoy snorkeling and diving the reefs whenever we can, and we have seen the damage, first hand, that man and nature can do to a living reef. For this reason determined to teach people sustainable ways to enjoy the reef keeping hobby. What are the benefits? Aquacultured corals are farmed in tanks. In many of the same ways that coral is reproduced in nature. Thus there is no reason for anyone to take or damage any part of the natural reef. Aquacultered corals are already adjusted to life in captivity. They are accustomed to tank conditions including artificial lighting. This means less stress which translates to a much higher survival rate and a much heartier coral specimen. Most corals can be reproduced in a tank environment easily. Any that can't, are generally not good candidates for an aquarium, and should be left in nature for everyone to enjoy. In general, the process of artificially reproducing coral, called fragging, is very easy to do, even for novice aquarists. Much the same is true of fish. Many fish like Clowns and Dottybacks can be raised in tanks. However the process is a bit more difficult than coral fragging.
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