Welcome to First Due Aquatic Rescue — Albany, New York’s Newest Premier Coral Retailer & Aquarium Services Provider.

We Service Both Freshwater & Saltwater Aquariums!

We’re your trusted source for high-quality, ethically sourced coral. Shop with confidence and help us grow a healthier reef community—This Is Where Your Reef Begins.

We understand the importance of trust when choosing a new coral supplier. At First Due Aquatic Rescue, we take that seriously—offering responsibly sourced corals and standing by every order with care, transparency, and customer-first service.

To ensure the highest quality and sustainability, we proudly partner with
CapitalCorals INC, a pioneering aquaculture facility and marine biology research lab based right here in Albany. CapitalCorals specializes in reef restoration, biomedical applications, and coral propagation for both the aquarium trade and scientific advancement.

Their mission extends beyond coral itself—CapitalCorals is also a hub for hands-on education. Through their college internship program, students explore real-world projects in coral restoration, biomedical research, and drug discovery. These future scientists dive into meaningful, hands-on work that empowers them and contributes to global reef knowledge.