About Us
Reefing done right. No shortcuts.
Gem State Corals is an independent coral business based in Caldwell, Idaho and founded by longtime reef keeper Arie Feht. It started with a straightforward belief: reefers deserve healthy, conditioned corals, honest WYSIWYG photography and a seller who stands behind every order.
What makes Gem State Corals different?
Healthy, conditioned livestock
Corals are stabilized and observed before they are listed. If a coral does not meet our standards for health, color or stability, it does not go on the website.
The coral shown is the coral you receive
Our WYSIWYG listings use photographs of the individual coral for sale. Once that coral sells, it is gone.
Real reef-keeping experience
More than a decade of hands-on reef experience guides our coral selection, care recommendations, packing methods and customer support.
Professional live-coral shipping
Corals are heat-sealed, insulated and packed for overnight transit. Weather holds are used when conditions could put livestock at risk.
Support after delivery
Eligible coral purchases include our live-arrival protection and 15-day color and health guarantee. If something looks wrong, contact us promptly so we can help.
Visit or shop online
Local reefers can request a private in-person coral-shopping appointment in Caldwell. Nationwide customers can shop current WYSIWYG inventory online.
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Our reefing philosophy
- Patience wins. Stable progress beats rushed reactions.
- Stability is king. Consistent parameters matter more than constantly chasing numbers.
- Test, learn and adjust. Reefing is a skill built over time.
- Enjoy the process. Building the reef should be as rewarding as owning it.