About Our Small Family Aquaculture Business

Why Choose Pod Your Reef

As a small family business we are driven by a set of fundamental values that we want to share with you. We're small and happy about it—no intention of prioritizing profit over our friends in the hobby. You're buying from hobbyists first, a business second.

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Responsible Husbandry

A passion for healthy, natural reefs drives us. We work hard to provide the best quality and densest pods at a fair price—reefing shouldn’t break the bank. Your tank can survive without us, but for the most natural environment and nutrient-rich feeds, shop our store.

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Excellent Customer Service

Josh & Cassity personally pack every order, rush last-minute shipments, and reply to messages—often within hours. This hobby is complex, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

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Community & Education

Dive into our blog, webinars, and reef calculators—resources created by hobbyists for hobbyists to deepen your reef knowledge.

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Sustainability

Eco-friendly packaging and responsible sourcing ensure we protect our oceans while fueling your reef’s growth.

Meet Josh, Ph.D.

Although Pod Your Reef began in 2015, our founder, Dr. Josh, developed a love for salt water aquariums at a young age. Josh grew up in California watching the surfers at Monterey Bay and going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium (worth a trip if you haven’t been!). As a kid he begged his Mom for an aquarium but she wouldn’t give in (she confirms this story). In college, he started a 12 gallon nano and was hooked. The tanks have grown over the years but he still has that little 12 gallon nano in a box in the garage. Josh has extensive knowledge and experience with breeding colonies, husbandry, and complex breeding strategies including work in congenic, consomic models.

Meet Cassity, M.S.

Cassity married into the salt water aquarium hobby. She instantly appreciated the art of reef keeping when Josh set up their first aquarium and her love for Mandarin fish made it easy to say yes to starting Pod Your Reef. Cassity stays busy by taking care of their little one and helping operate Pod Your Reef. The business and the baby are growing fast and together her and Josh are loving every minute!

RESTORE YOUR REEF'S FOOD CHAIN

With Pod Your Reef

100% Live-On-Arrival Guarantee: Or Your Next Box Is Free

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Alive & Thriving

Guaranteed live arrival or we replace—no extra hoops.

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Living Ecosystem

Nurture your reef with our natural copepods & phytoplankton.

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Precision Packing

Insulated coolers & optimized shipping for minimal stress.

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Trusted Carriers

We partner exclusively with UPS & FedEx for reliable delivery.

Subscription orders over $65 (after discounts are applied) qualify for Free Standard Shipping - USA Only.  Orders placed before 11 AM CST, typically ship same day (Mon-Wed).  Delivery times can vary depending on the service that you select and the destination.  Generally, our standard shipping can take 3-8 business days for delivery and USPS Priority mail is typically a 2-3 day shipping service within the USA.  However, please be advised that as stated by the carriers, displayed delivery times are estimates and are not guaranteed.  If you require a guaranteed delivery date please select the “1 Day Delivery (Mon - Wed)” or “2 Day Delivery (Mon - Wed)” shipping option at checkout.

For non-subscription orders free shipping is awarded with a minimum cart total of $80 after any discounts have been applied. 

Non-Live feed Shipping. For items other than copepods, rotifers, phytoplankton, and macroalgae, and in some cases items that require specialized shipping. A live carrier rate will be displayed. 

After placing your order, you may click the "My Account Icon" link at the top right-hand side of our website to track your order’s status. You will receive a shipment notification when your order has shipped and the tracking information should update within 24-48 hours of shipment.

*If you require a Saturday delivery, please contact us directly to discuss weekend delivery options that might be available.

**Please note: Delayed delivery due to "acts of god", e.g. weather conditions that are out of our control, do not qualify for shipping refunds on expedited shipping methods.  

If you have any questions regarding our shipping policy, please call  800-977-3916  M-F 9am - 5pm CST, email us info@podyourreef.com or connect with us through live chat.

Non-live items (zooplankton, phytoplankton, algae, etc).

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, you can contact us at info@podyourreef.com. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

You can always contact us for any return question at info@podyourreef.com.

Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.

Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), and custom products (such as special orders or personalized items). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.

Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.

Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.

SUBSCRIPTION PROCESS, RENEWAL AND CANCELLATION

If you purchase a subscription from Pod Your Ree through our Site, you will receive a shipment containing your predetermined quantity of Pod Your Reef products at the frequency of your choosing.

Your subscription will continue on an interval-to-interval basis until you choose to cancel. There is no subscription fee associated with your subscription. You will only be charged for the cost of the product and the cost of shipping and taxes.

If you do not wish your account to renew automatically, or if you want to cancel your subscription, please log in and go to the “Manage Subscriptions” option on your Account page. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment provider now, and again at the beginning of any subsequent subscription period. If you choose to cancel your subscription at any time, your subscription will terminate automatically and we will not charge your payment provider for any unprocessed orders. You agree that the we may either terminate or suspend your subscription for any reason, at any time, at our discretion.