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I\u2019ve maintained for years that not only are aquacultured corals the future, they are the responsible sustainable option. And if sustainability isn\u2019t enough for you, farmed corals are generally much hardier than their wild counterparts.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been involved in building out Eye Catching Coral<\/a>\u2018s massive facility: from the MRC <\/a>Hybrid holding tanks to the iSeries <\/a>filtration. Jim and Ben wanted to build the absolute best facility in the world and even though I may be a tiny bit biased, they\u2019ve nailed it. And the growth shows: they\u2019ve just sold 250,000 corals grown in their facility! That\u2019s a huge accomplishment and testament to the industry\u2019s support of aquaculture.<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t wait to share (and produce) the video tour of the ECC Facility once the final phase has been completed. In the meantime, enjoy a couple of teaser shots and read their official press release below.<\/p>\n

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Company Celebrates Significant Achievement in Sustainable Marine Aquaculture<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Vienna, Ohio, USA \u2013 May 28, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Eye Catching Coral, a leader in sustainable marine aquaculture and distribution, today announced it has sold 250,000 units of its 100% aquacultured and in-house grown live coral frags. The company has also sold 10,000 units of aquacultured anemones to date.<\/em><\/p>\n

Operating since 2000, Eye Catching Coral is a live coral wholesaler specializing in both sustainably collected wild corals and aquacultured frags. The company supplies retail stores, public aquariums, online vendors, and educational facilities across the United States.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIt has taken many years of extremely hard work by our team, and I am incredibly proud. Growing and selling 250,000 aquacultured coral frags demonstrates strong market confidence and demand for our responsibly aquacultured marine life.\u201d said Jim Gintner, CEO & Founder of Eye Catching Coral.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The build-out of the company\u2019s nearly 30,000 sq. ft. dedicated coral aquaculture facility began in 2019. One of the largest facilities of its kind in the world, it is still undergoing completion and expansion. Eye Catching Coral plans to host a customer tour and open house in late 2026 to celebrate this milestone.<\/em><\/p>\n

Gintner added special thanks to the company\u2019s staff and leadership: \u201cNone of this would have been possible without the hard work, passion, and expertise of our entire team. Their commitment has driven this success. I especially want to thank Ben DiEugenio, our Co-Owner & Vice President, who designed our industry-leading aquaculture facility from scratch and oversees its operations. His vision and determination have been instrumental in making this dream a reality.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The company also expressed deep gratitude to its customers: \u201cWe are truly thankful for your continued support. Your belief in us and enthusiasm for our corals and anemones fuel our mission every day. We are excited about our aquaculture program and remain committed to helping safeguard the future of our industry.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Looking ahead, Eye Catching Coral is poised for significant growth. The company expects to ramp up production as it approaches full operational capacity and ultimately projects annual output of 250,000 to 500,000 aquacultured coral frags once at scale. It expects to have all aquaculture systems fully operational by the end of 2027.<\/em><\/p>\n

Jim Gintner, CEO & Founder<\/p>\n

Eye Catching Coral<\/p>\n

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Eye Catching Coral\u2019s aquaculture tanks<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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