Creating vibrant reefs from the ground up
The desire to keep corals in Canada is not what it used to be, evolving far beyond being the purview of niche hobbyists to a mainstream, thriving component of the marine aquarium sector. Aquacultured specimens and community-based know-how have made the reef aquarium hobby more accessible, even in the coldest places where naturally growing coral will never reach. While corals are available in Canada, it's crucial to run a tight ship when balancing your tank's requirements with the needs of the species you're interested in. More often than not, hobbyists will start with softies for their ability to withstand the nature of our hobby, then move up to LPS and SPS as experience is gained. Each group boasts different colours, textures and growth patterns to enable aquarists to create their underwater masterpiece. The availability of sustainably harvested corals, especially in Canada, is improving thanks to a network of dedicated online stores and coral swaps in the reefing comm...