About Us
đ About Gem State Corals
Who We Are
At Gem State Corals, reefing isnât just business, itâs passion. Founded by Arie Feht, a lifelong hobbyist based in Idaho, our mission is simple: provide healthy, vibrant corals and reef supplies to help hobbyists succeed.
Arieâs reef journey began in 2014. What started as a small tank in landlocked Idaho has grown into a nationally recognized systemâearning Reef2Reefâs âReef of the Monthâ (March 2025) and featured as âIdahoâs Landlocked Mini Ocean.â
https://www.reef2reef.com/showcase/idaho%E2%80%99s-landlocked-mini-ocean.656/
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Idahoâs Landlocked Mini Ocean đ
Despite being far from the coast, Arie built one of the Midwestâs most vibrant mixed reef aquariumsâproof that with patience and consistency, you can create an ocean anywhere.
âď¸ Featured on Reef2Reef: Reef of the Month, March 2025
âď¸ Award-winning setup: Compact Aquatop Recife Eco 40 AIO system
âď¸ Thriving diversity: SPS, LPS, and soft corals balanced in harmony
Why Shop Gem State Corals?
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Conditioned & Healthy Corals
All corals are conditioned to health, and others are carefully sourced from trusted suppliers, always stabilized and conditioned before they reach your tank. -
Backed by Experience
With over a decade of reefing and national recognition, we know what it takes to keep corals thriving. -
Quality Over Quantity
We only sell corals that meet our standards for health, coloration, and stability. -
Live Arrival Guaranteed
Your corals arrive healthy, or we make it right.
Our Reefing Philosophy đ§Ş
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Patience wins. The best reefs grow slowly and steadily.
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Stability is key. Consistent parameters beat chasing trends.
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Test, learn, repeat. Every challenge teaches you something new.
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Enjoy the process. Reefing is a journey, not a race.
Join the Journey
Gem State Corals isnât just a coral shop, itâs a community of reefers who believe in doing things the right way. Whether youâre just starting out or curating a showpiece tank, weâre here to help you succeed.