About

🌟 Our Story: From Driveways to Dream Tanks

Reef-keeping didn’t start as a business — it started with a kid, a shovel, and a dream.

Back when I was young, I spent winters shoveling driveways in my neighborhood just to earn a few dollars. Most kids saved for toys — I saved for fish, tanks, and coral. As soon as I had enough, I'd jump on my bike and ride to the local pet store, excited to bring home something new for my tiny underwater world.

Those early tanks weren’t perfect — but they ignited a passion.

I learned patience, discipline, responsibility, and the joy of building something living from scratch. What began as a kid’s hobby quickly became a lifelong obsession.

🌊 From Childhood Tanks to MP Corals

Fast-forward to 2020 — after years of experience, trial and error, and building reef after reef — I launched MP Corals.

The mission was simple:

Grow healthy, tank-raised corals and share the hobby I love.

What started with a single system has grown into a thriving aquaculture operation — focused on:

• Healthy, pest-managed corals

• Ethical aquaculture

• Supporting local reefers

• Helping hobbyists succeed

I built MP Corals on passion, patience, and that same drive I had as a kid biking home with a bag of fish.

🛠️ Expanding Into Innovation — MP Forge

As the hobby evolved, I saw a need for smarter, safer, more customized reef tools and equipment — so I added 3D printing to the business.

Now, MP Forge designs and prints:

• Reef-safe tools

• Mounts & holders

• Frag racks

• Replacement parts

• Custom hobby gear

If the tank could use it — I wanted to build it.

No mass production. No shortcuts. Just useful, creative, hobby-driven solutions for reef keepers, by a reef keeper.

🔥 Adding Laser Engraving — Because The Details Matter

As customers asked for custom touches — gifts, plaques, tank labels, nameplates, tumblers — I expanded again into laser engraving.

Now MP Corals & Forge proudly offers:

• Reef-grown coral frags

• Custom 3D printed aquarium tools & parts

• Personalized laser engraving for reefers, hobbyists, and special events

Every product and service comes from a place of creativity, craftsmanship, and love for this community.

💬 Why I Do This

Because I was that kid dreaming about reef tanks.
Because this hobby shaped who I am.
Because I believe in supporting reef keepers, makers, and creators like me.

And because building something — whether it’s a reef, a custom part, or a personalized gift — brings joy that can’t be bought on a shelf.

🚀 Our Vision

To continue growing a small business built on passion, innovation, creativity, and community.

To inspire the next kid pedaling home from the pet store, dreaming of something bigger.

And to create products and experiences that truly make a difference — one coral, one print, one engraving at a time.