Albany, NY’s Premier Coral Vendor & Reef Services Partner

We’re not just another coral vendor looking to make a profit off of our overgrown corals.
We’re a reef-first, community-driven provider focused on responsibly sourced coral, transparent service, and ethical reefing — built by hobbyists, for hobbyists with scientist support.

This Is Where Your Reef Begins

Tired of overpriced coral, questionable sourcing, or DOA deliveries?
We were too — so we started First Due Aquatic Rescue to do it differently.

We provide hand-selected, aquacultured corals that are healthy and sustainably grown.

Every order goes through a detailed QT process before being advertised.
Packed with care, by people who love this hobby — and who have the scientific background to propagate ethically and responsibly.

Our Mission Is Bigger Than Coral

We proudly partner with CapitalCorals, Inc. — an Albany-based marine biology lab and aquaculture facility leading real-world efforts in:

  • • Reef restoration & propagation
  • • Biomedical research & drug discovery
  • • Hands-on education for future marine scientists

Every coral or piece of gear you purchase through us directly supports this mission.
You’re not just building your reef — you’re helping rebuild the planet’s reefs, too.

Every purchase helps us grow into a full-service local provider while giving back to the ocean.
5–10%+ of all sales go directly to CapitalCorals to support reef restoration, education, and research.

Customer Service That Cares

You’re not just a customer — you’re part of our mission. We guarantee every delivery, stand by every coral, and we service every tank as if it was our own and if something happens we will try to make it right, every time.

Local Service, National Impact

Connecting and stocking reefers both locally and nationwide — Corals Shipped to most US states OVERNIGHT!

for our local reefers we offer in shop pick up for coral purchases or viewings. We will coordinate a pick up / delivery option for equipment and dry goods.

Reef Equipment | Transparent Pricing | Local Impact

We don’t stock reef gear on-site — and that’s intentional.
Instead, we special-order equipment for our local reefers through the same trusted suppliers that power the reefing community nationwide.

You’ll pay standard retail pricing — never inflated markups. The difference is where your money goes: every purchase supports local reef growth, education, and our mission with CapitalCorals, Inc.

How Gear Purchasing Works:
1. Place your order online. Once funds are received, we process your order directly through our supplier network.
2. Receive real-time updates. You’ll get personal emails with shipping confirmations and tracking as soon as your gear is en route.
3. Local or direct delivery. Depending on the order, First Due Aquatic Rescue will hand-deliver or coordinate direct shipping for fast, safe delivery.

We understand you could order from big-box reef stores or online retailers — and that’s okay. The reason we offer gear is simple: to provide a trustworthy local option that fuels our shared reefing mission and love for coral reefs.

Not local? Want to support? We’ll coordinate delivery with you — go to our forms and message us before purchase.
https://www.firstdueaquaticrescue.com/pages/contact-information

First Due Aquatic Rescue continues its mission beyond coral sales — pledging that a portion of every gear or dry goods purchase also contributes to marine research, coral rehabilitation, and education programs through our partners at CapitalCorals, Inc.

Our Promise: You’ll always get authentic, brand-new equipment, delivered on time — backed by transparent communication and a purpose beyond profit.

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