About
Eye Catching Coral is a premier wholesale live coral and fish distributor with over 20 years of industry experience. They specialize in three distinct product lines: wild coral colonies imported directly from Australia, Indonesia, Fiji, Tonga, and Vietnam; conditioned coral frags acclimated in dedicated facilities; and aquacultured coral frags and anemones grown in their industry-leading USA aquaculture facility — the largest of its kind in the country. Their customer base includes pet retail stores, public aquariums, online vendors, and educational facilities. The platform features a real-time stock list updated daily, giving buyers instant visibility into accurate availability across hundreds of coral varieties. Customers can browse stock, select shipping dates, review order history, and check out through a modern ordering system. Key offerings include a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) selection for customers who want to handpick specific or one-of-a-kind pieces, and a Frag Subscription Plan that delivers 50 handpicked frags monthly at a discounted rate with additional member benefits. Shipping is offered at a low flat rate of $65 per box via FedEx regardless of order size, and all shipments are backed by a live arrival guarantee — ensuring customers are never held financially responsible for losses due to shipping delays or DOA livestock. With 41,198+ corals in stock, 465 WYSIWYG corals, and sourcing from 15+ collection zones, Eye Catching Coral is recognized as the industry leader in high-quality wholesale coral supply.
Key Features
- Real-Time Stock List: Daily-updated inventory gives buyers accurate, live availability across hundreds of coral varieties, enabling seamless browsing, cart management, and scheduled shipping.
- World-Class Facilities: Operates three distinct facility types — aquaculture, conditioned, and wild — all custom-built by 20+ year industry experts to optimize coral health and quality.
- WYSIWYG Selection: Customers can handpick specific coral pieces or unique, one-of-a-kind items not available in general stock, ensuring they receive exactly what they see.
- Frag Subscription Plan: A monthly subscription delivering 50 handpicked coral frags at a discounted rate, plus exclusive member benefits for qualifying wholesale buyers.
- Live Arrival Guarantee & Flat-Rate Shipping: All orders ship at $65/box via FedEx regardless of size, and every shipment is covered by a live arrival guarantee protecting customers from DOA or delayed losses.
Use Cases
- Pet retail stores stocking their aquarium sections with fresh wild and aquacultured coral frags sourced directly from a reliable wholesale distributor.
- Public aquariums and educational institutions sourcing large wild coral colonies and specialty species for exhibit and research purposes.
- Online coral vendors replenishing inventory with consistent, high-quality frags through a real-time ordering system with scheduled shipping dates.
- Aquarium businesses subscribing to the monthly Frag Subscription Plan to receive a curated selection of 50 frags at discounted wholesale rates.
- Buyers seeking rare or unique one-of-a-kind corals using the WYSIWYG selection to handpick specific pieces before purchase.
Pros
- Largest USA Aquaculture Facility: Operating the largest coral aquaculture facility in the country ensures consistent supply of high-demand, sustainably grown corals.
- Live Arrival Guarantee: Customers are fully protected from financial loss due to shipping delays, DOA livestock, or carrier issues — a rare assurance in live livestock shipping.
- Transparent Real-Time Inventory: Daily-updated stock lists eliminate the frustration of ordering corals that are out of stock, making procurement planning much more reliable.
- Flat-Rate Shipping: The $65/box flat-rate model regardless of order size makes it cost-effective to consolidate larger orders without worrying about escalating freight costs.
Cons
- B2B Only: Eye Catching Coral exclusively supplies businesses — retail pet stores, aquariums, and vendors — and does not serve individual hobbyist consumers.
- Account Required to Order: Purchasing requires registering a verified aquatic business account, adding a barrier to entry for new or smaller operators.
- Limited to Livestock Products: The platform specializes exclusively in live coral and fish; it does not offer aquarium equipment, dry goods, or related supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can order from Eye Catching Coral?
Eye Catching Coral is a wholesale-only distributor. Customers must be an aquatic-related business such as a pet retail store, public aquarium, online vendor, or educational facility. A verified business account is required to place orders.
What is the live arrival guarantee?
All orders are backed by a live arrival guarantee. If livestock arrives dead on arrival, is lost, or delayed due to shipping issues, Eye Catching Coral absorbs the financial responsibility — customers are not charged for those losses.
How does the Frag Subscription Plan work?
The Frag Subscription Plan is a monthly recurring plan that delivers 50 handpicked coral frags to subscribers at a discounted wholesale rate, along with other exclusive membership benefits.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is a flat rate of $65 per box, regardless of the quantity or size of items ordered. Additional items can be added to an existing order before it ships at no extra shipping cost. Orders ship exclusively via FedEx.
Where are the corals sourced from?
Corals are sourced from 15+ collection zones worldwide, including Australia, Indonesia, Fiji, Tonga, and Vietnam for wild colonies. Aquacultured and conditioned frags are grown and prepared at their USA-based facilities.
