About Our Small Family Aquaculture Business

Why Choose Pod Your Reef

As a small family business we are driven by a set of fundamental values that we want to share with you. We're small and happy about it—no intention of prioritizing profit over our friends in the hobby. You're buying from hobbyists first, a business second.

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Responsible Husbandry

A passion for healthy, natural reefs drives us. We work hard to provide the best quality and densest pods at a fair price—reefing shouldn’t break the bank. Your tank can survive without us, but for the most natural environment and nutrient-rich feeds, shop our store.

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Excellent Customer Service

Josh & Cassity personally pack every order, rush last-minute shipments, and reply to messages—often within hours. This hobby is complex, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

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Community & Education

Dive into our blog, webinars, and reef calculators—resources created by hobbyists for hobbyists to deepen your reef knowledge.

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Sustainability

Eco-friendly packaging and responsible sourcing ensure we protect our oceans while fueling your reef’s growth.

Meet Josh, Ph.D.

Although Pod Your Reef began in 2015, our founder, Dr. Josh, developed a love for salt water aquariums at a young age. Josh grew up in California watching the surfers at Monterey Bay and going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium (worth a trip if you haven’t been!). As a kid he begged his Mom for an aquarium but she wouldn’t give in (she confirms this story). In college, he started a 12 gallon nano and was hooked. The tanks have grown over the years but he still has that little 12 gallon nano in a box in the garage. Josh has extensive knowledge and experience with breeding colonies, husbandry, and complex breeding strategies including work in congenic, consomic models.

Meet Cassity, M.S.

Cassity married into the salt water aquarium hobby. She instantly appreciated the art of reef keeping when Josh set up their first aquarium and her love for Mandarin fish made it easy to say yes to starting Pod Your Reef. Cassity stays busy by taking care of their little one and helping operate Pod Your Reef. The business and the baby are growing fast and together her and Josh are loving every minute!

RESTORE YOUR REEF'S FOOD CHAIN

With Pod Your Reef

100% Live-On-Arrival Guarantee: Or Your Next Box Is Free

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Alive & Thriving

Guaranteed live arrival or we replace—no extra hoops.

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Living Ecosystem

Nurture your reef with our natural copepods & phytoplankton.

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Precision Packing

Insulated coolers & optimized shipping for minimal stress.

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Trusted Carriers

We partner exclusively with UPS & FedEx for reliable delivery.