Help The Reefs

Propagate Corals

Propagate all your corals and swap or sell these frags with other hobbyists

Breed Marine Fish

Attempt to breed the marine fish you keep and pass on your knowledge and experiences to others in the hobby

Buy Frags

Buy frags/propagated corals from other hobbyists rather than buying corals removed from the reefs

Promote MAC

Ask your aquarium store to become MAC certified

Make A Pledge

Commit to purchase only those marine animals which have been propagated or are MAC certified

Offset Your Impact

Donate a percentage of the purchase price for each marine animal you buy to a reef conservation organisation.

Sustainable Livestock

The following organisations provide frags / propagated corals and captive bred livestock. Please note, Reefs UK does not accept any form of revenue through advertising and businesses will only be permitted to advertise on the Reefs UK website if they can demonstrate their livestock is from a truly sustainable source.
If you are a business and supply the majority of your livestock as propagated, captive bred or MAC certified, please contact us and we will advertise your business here for free.

The Responsible Marine Aquarist

MCSBefore purchasing any livestock, please consider reading "the responsible marine aquarist". The book covers many aspects on how the trade works including livestock collection, regulation, management practises and guides the hobbyist on the sustainability of the livestock being traded.