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ORA Facility Tour

Gigas Clams, Marine Bettas, and a 52-Year-Old Clownfish: Inside the NEW ORA Facility Tour! | Mr. Saltwater Tank

Mark returns to ORA three years after his last visit to find out how the facility has expanded, showcasing exciting new additions like the rare Gigas Clam (which can grow to feet in size) and the appealing captive-bred Marine Betta. We explore ORA's innovative shift to artificial saltwater, which has resulted in far less algae and faster growth across all species (Ocellaris, Blennies, Gobies, and Marshall Islands corals), and discuss their specific water parameters, dosing, and water change strategy. Mark questions how their decision to abandon calcium reactors will impact future growth. Plus, get a look at the legendary Maroon Clownfish, which has been in captivity since 1973 (a whopping 52 years!) and is still successfully breeding every two weeks.

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  • Captive-Bred Neon Goby (Elacatinus oceanops) - ORA

    Captive-Bred Neon Goby (Elacatinus oceanops) - ORA

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    $30.99
    Neon Gobies are found in Florida and the Caribbean Sea, and are one of the most recognizable and popular saltwater aquarium fish. It is well documented that this fish is a cleaner species that picks parasites and other debris from the mouth, gills and...
  • Captive-Bred Yellowline Goby (Elacatinus figaro) - ORA

    Captive-Bred Yellowline Goby (Elacatinus figaro) - ORA

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    $30.99
    The Yellowline Goby is very similar to the Neon Goby, except that it has yellow lines rather than the blue lines of the Neon Goby. Yellowlines are cleaner gobies, which are always beneficial in aquariums. They also will eat small bits of frozen and...
  • Aquacultured First Grade Maxima Clam (Tridacna maxima) - ORA

    Aquacultured First Grade Maxima Clam (Tridacna maxima) - ORA

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    $83.99
    Tridacna maxima has the widest distribution of any Tridacnid species. They are found from the Red Sea, throughout the Indo-Pacific region, to Australia and Polynesia. These clams usually establish themselves in shallow, clear water, in high current areas...
  • Aquacultured Derasa Clam - 2-1/2" (Tridacna Derasa) - ORA Chicago

    Aquacultured Derasa Clam - 2-1/2" (Tridacna Derasa) - ORA Chicago

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    $71.99
    Tridacna derasa is known as a “sand” clam. It prefers clear water, and after reaching sexual maturity, it will release the attaching threads and move to a sandy area. They are usually colored with orange/yellow and black stripes and...
  • Captive-Bred Striped Blenny (Meiacanthus grammistes) - ORA

    Captive-Bred Striped Blenny (Meiacanthus grammistes) - ORA

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    $35.99
    Meiacanthus grammistes is a Fang Blenny species that ranges in the Western Pacific from Indochina to Papua New Guinea, north to the Ryukyu Islands and south to Australia.  They have a yellow head and alternating black and white stripes that end...
  • Captive-Bred Kamohara Blenny (Meiacanthus kamoharai) - ORA

    Captive-Bred Kamohara Blenny (Meiacanthus kamoharai) - ORA

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    $35.99
    The ORA Kamohara Blenny (Meiacanthus kamoharai) is found in the shallow waters off the subtropical, southern coasts of Japan. As juveniles, their black bodies are scribbled with intricate patterns of white and electric blue lines. As they mature,...
  • Aquacultured Gigas Clam - 2" (Tridacna gigas) - ORA

    Aquacultured Gigas Clam - 2" (Tridacna gigas) - ORA

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    $399.99
    Tridacna gigas is truly the Giant Clam of legend. This species grows rapidly to over 4 feet in length and has been recorded to weigh more than 700lbs!  They are typically found in shallow lagoons and reef flats up to a depth of 60 feet...
  • Captive-Bred Premium Goldflake Maroon (Amphiprion biaculeatus) - ORA

    Captive-Bred Premium Goldflake Maroon (Amphiprion biaculeatus) - ORA

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    $95.99
    The Goldflake Maroon is an interesting variation of the Gold Stripe Maroon Clownfish.  Typical individuals exhibit stripe extensions and / or spots and while Premium fish will have significant portions of their bodies covered.  Premium...
  • Captive-Bred Gold Nugget Maroon Large (Amphiprion biaculeatus) - ORA

    Captive-Bred Gold Nugget Maroon Large (Amphiprion biaculeatus) - ORA

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    $95.99
    One (1) Large Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish The Gold Nugget Maroon clownfish is our most distinct clownfish variety to date.  Its unique appearance is the result of a genetic mutation that manifests in a similar way to the mutation that produces...
  • Marine Betta (Calloplesiops altivelis) - ORA

    Marine Betta (Calloplesiops altivelis) - ORA

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    $311.99
    The Marine Betta, also referred to as the Comet has a unique and stunning appearance.  These aquarium fish are closely related to the  Assessors however they grow much larger, achieving a maximum size well over 6 inches.  Marine Bettas are...