Pieces of the Ocean

My wife and I (ReefKatz)are from Philadelphia and we drove up to the shop to see what it was like. Everyone working was super helpful and very inviting. I saw an interview with Kenny and Keith (reef bum) and was intrigued and that’s what brought me to the site where I saw the auction. I made a few small purchases and decided to pick up in store so that I can see the facility in person. I must say it was VERY impressive. The care that the team showed when dealing with us as well as the tanks and it’s livestock was inspiring and we have continued to shop with POTO. We tried ordering and the experience was equally impressive. The time and care that goes into the packaging was phenomenal. I want to once again thank you for what you do and thank you for being a great business to the community. I can’t sing your praises enough. I’m sure people tell POTO all the time how great they are but I wanted to make sure that I spent the time to say it myself and let others know. Update- corals purchased are still doing great and thriving. They have been the most stable and consistent growing in my tank. I purchase from a lot of places an POTO seem to always exceed my expectations. I even love using their site to buy corals called Reefnbid. Great deals and values. They are active in the Reef2Reef community and run great sales with fantastic games that keep you engaged. Kenny, Chris, and Will are fantastic and great to talk to.

I have now been buying from POTO for two years....and they have never disappointed me. Between what I have won in the auctions and what I have bought from the live sales (and even a few larger colonies I have special ordered), the color is always exactly as shown and the items typically arrive in fantastic shape. However, whenever there is a mishap with shipping, the customer service is top notch; and they always do their best to ensure it's the least amount of hassle possible. For the amount of business they do on a week-to-week basis, they surprise me with how they still feel like a small business who knows exactly who I am. I feel like I'm buying frags from a friend and fellow hobbyist. And that's why I keep coming back, although I really don't have any space left in my tanks--THINGS ARE GROWING TOO WELL! Thanks, William and Jessica!

I first visited POTO, I believe 4 years ago when they were selling a mix of coral and some fish. Nowadays they are exclusive coral with some freshwater shrimp. The shop is very small, almost intimate. But I like that. The staff are all very knowledgable and accommodating without being overbearing. Kenny, Will, Chris, Jenn and those that I met and are no longer at the store everyone has been amazing. The corals are top quality and you can tell just be walking in and observing everything the labor of love and effort. I could lose myself in the ambience of this store.

One of the best coral purveyors in the United States and probably the best in NY, specializing in SPS. The owner has an eye for Acropora and it is evident that he and his staff are true coral enthusiasts and experts. They’re LPS and soft coral selections are also top notch. What is apparent the moment you enter the store is just how well taken care of all fish and corals are. I didn’t see a single unhealthy/necrotic specimen (unlike pretty much every other store I’ve been to around NYC). These guys know and love reefing. I’ve included some frags I got from POTO below.

Beautiful selection of live corals. Staff and employees extremely helpful and friendly and very knowledgeable. I'll definetly be going back.