Our Guarantee

OUR GUARANTEE

From our tanks to your reef — without compromise.

Healthy and Honest

At Underwater Archives, everything we ship reflects the same standard we expect in our own displays: stable, healed, vibrant coral that’s ready to thrive. We never rush cuts, never ship stressed pieces, and never hide flaws. Your reef deserves the best — and that’s our entire focus.

WYSIWYG Accuracy

Every coral is photographed with a Leica Q fitted with a 49 mm 85B orange filter. We set the camera at 11500 K and adjust the white balance so the colors match what your eye sees in person. There are no artificial saturation boosts or misleading edits — what you see is exactly what arrives: honest color, real texture, and genuine representation.

Arrive Alive & DOA Policy

Our Dead‑on‑Arrival (DOA) policy follows the standards on our site: if any coral arrives dead, please send us a clear photo within 24 hours of delivery. DOAs are handled on a case‑by‑case basis — you won't pay for any coral that arrives dead. Please do not discard or return any item (even if the shipping box is damaged) until you've contacted us.

Temperature‑Controlled Shipping

Every box is insulated, cushioned, and stabilized with seasonal heat or ice packs. We double‑bag, secure, and protect corals exactly the way we pack our highest‑end collectors.

Support After Delivery

Need help with lighting, flow, placement, or color? Reach out anytime. We’re here long after the box arrives — because your success is our success.


OUR FARM PARAMETERS

Stability, consistency, and coloration — that’s our approach.

  • System Rows: 3 rows of 2 tanks, each 72×36″
  • System Volume: ~300 gallons per system
  • Temperature: 77.5 - 78.5 °F
  • Salinity: 1.025 - 1.026 SG
  • Alkalinity: 8.5 - 9.5 dKH
  • Calcium: 430–460 ppm
  • Magnesium: 1 350–1 480 ppm
  • Nitrates: 5–12 ppm
  • Phosphates: 0.06–0.12 ppm
  • pH: 8.1–8.2
  • Lighting: Radion G6 (two per tank)
  • Flow: Relatively low surface agitation, bottom to top
  • Filtration: Skimmer‑heavy, UV per system, XL filter rollers
  • Dosing: Daily alkalinity; Ca/Mg as needed
  • Salt Mix: Red Sea Coral Pro
  • Water Changes: 10–20% bi-weekly

A Promise From Our Tanks to Your Reef

Your reef deserves pieces that are stable, vibrant, and full of potential. That’s why every coral we ship carries our commitment — care, honesty, and passion for the hobby.