- WYSIWYG
- Tank-raised 1 yr+
Reef shop · Aquarium & pond care · Salem, Oregon
Salem's hidden reef.
Rare, aquacultured corals and live tropical fish, photographed exactly as they are, plus the hands-on care that keeps your tank or pond thriving.
Visits by appointment. Call or text (971) 374-4572
- WYSIWYG photos
- Aquacultured corals
- Livestock Protection Promise
- Euphyllia glabrescensTorch coral·
- Plerogyra sinuosaBubble coral·
- Ricordea yumaRicordea·
- Cynarina lacrymalisCat's eye coral·
- GonioporaFlowerpot coral·
- Euphyllia ancoraHammer coral·
- Lysmata amboinensisSkunk cleaner shrimp·
- Catalaphyllia jardineiElegance coral·
- Acanthophyllia deshayesianaDonut coral·
- Blastomussa wellsiBlasto·
- Trachyphyllia geoffroyiOpen brain coral·
- ClavulariaDaisy coral·
- StichodactylaCarpet anemone·
- TurboTurban snail·
What brings you to the Cavern?
- Shop the tanks WYSIWYG corals, inverts, and supplies photographed under our lights. Browse the tanks
- Aquarium & pond care Design, installs, maintenance, and free quotes for homes and businesses. Plan a tank
- Learn the reef Guides, water checks, and husbandry tips from our Educational Center. Book maintenance
- Caring for a pond Seasonal cleanouts, pumps, filters and koi care. Now booking. See pond care
In the tanks now
Shop the tanks
Every piece is photographed in our systems. What you see is what you get.
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CoralsSPS ? LPS ? Soft
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FragsAquacultured starts
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FishSaltwater & freshwater
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InvertsCleanup crew & more
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SuppliesDry goods, RO & salt
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- One of one
LPS · 5–6 in inflated
Acantho Red, Yellow & Pink Mouth
Acanthophyllia deshayesiana
- Light
- Low–mod
- Flow
- Low
$750.00
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- Aquacultured
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- Aquacultured
- Reef-safe
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- Aquacultured
No SPS in the online tanks this week.
Acropora and Montipora frags come and go fast. Call or text (971) 374-4572 to ask what?s in the system.
Our fish change week to week.
Call or text (971) 374-4572 for today?s list of saltwater and freshwater fish, or tell us the one you want and we?ll try to special-order it.
Dry goods, ready with your order.
Premium saltwater fish food (100 g, $14.99), nori seaweed sheets (10-sheet minimum), RO water and mixed saltwater. Ask for them when you book a visit, or add them to a shipped order.
Browse all livestock
Looking for something you don't see? We can often find it. Tell us what you're after.
Rare & one of a kind
The collector's shelf
Showpiece corals from around the globe, aquacultured and photographed as they are. When one is gone, it's gone.
One of one
Acantho Red, Yellow & Pink Mouth
Acanthophyllia deshayesiana
A blazing red body around a sunburst yellow and blush pink mouth. This rare tri-color morph measures 5–6 inches fully inflated and is aquacultured.
$750.00
One of one
Acanthophyllia
Acanthophyllia deshayesiana
Swirled red and electric green on a massive, fleshy body: the crown jewel of LPS. This WYSIWYG specimen spans about 4–6 inches inflated and is aquacultured.
$650.00
Collector
Ultra Goblin Goniopora
Goniopora sp.
Intense green-centered polyps with a hypnotic, pulsing movement. Under actinic light the neon tones glow, which makes it a favorite with collectors.
$450.00
Find your coral level
Every coral has its place in the reef.
Match a coral to the zone it loves and it will color up and grow. Start where your light, your flow and your experience fit.
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Top third
SPS Small-polyp stony
Bright light, strong flow and rock-steady water. Best once your tank has matured.
- Light
- High
- Flow
- Strong
- Care
- Advanced
Acropora, Montipora
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Middle rock
LPS Large-polyp stony
Fleshy, flowing corals that like moderate light and gentle, indirect flow.
- Light
- Moderate
- Flow
- Gentle
- Care
- Easy?moderate
Torch, hammer, Goniopora
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Bottom & sand bed
Soft corals & sand-bed LPS
Calm water and softer light. The forgiving place to start, and home to the fleshy showpieces.
- Light
- Low?moderate
- Flow
- Low
- Care
- Easy
Ricordea, Daisy Coral, bubble, Acanthophyllia
Reef vitals
The numbers that keep a reef alive.
Stable water beats perfect water. These are the ranges we recommend for a thriving reef aquarium, and the ones we?ll check when we test your water.
Time14:00
pH8.20
Temp77.0?F
StatusIn range
| Parameter | Range | Where the range sits |
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| Specific gravity | 1.024?1.026 | |
| Temperature | 75?78?F | |
| pH | 8.1?8.4 | |
| Calcium | 380?450 ppm | |
| Alkalinity | 8?9 dKH | |
| Magnesium | 1,300?1,450 ppm | |
| Nitrate (NO3) | 10?30 ppm | |
| Phosphate | 0.01?0.1 ppm | |
| Nitrite (NO2) | Undetectable | |
| Ammonia (NH3) | Undetectable |
Not sure where your tank sits?
Bring a water sample to your visit. We?ll test it and message you the results.
Text us to book a visitHow we work
Livestock Protection Promise
We stand behind what leaves our tanks.
WYSIWYG
Photographed by us
Every coral is shot in our tanks. What you see is what you get.
Aquacultured first
Tank-raised corals settle in faster and leave wild reefs alone.
A care guide for each species
Lighting, flow, placement and feeding notes for the coral you bought.
Packed for the weather
Double-bagged in an insulated box, with heat or cold packs matched to your forecast.
Ask before you buy
Not sure a fish will get along with your tank? We?ll talk compatibility first.
Holds when you need them
Not ready for delivery yet? Ask us to hold your order.
- Coral orders
- 2 weeks
- Fish orders
- 5 business days
Livestock Protection Promise
If it doesn't make it, we make it right.
Corals are covered for 5 days after delivery. Fish for 3 days. Inverts arrive alive with same-day photo documentation.
Covered for
DeliveryDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5
InvertsArrive Alive
Saltwater fish3 days
Coral frags5 days
To make a claim, email coralcavern7@gmail.com with:
- A clear photo or video of the animal under white light
- A photo of your aquarium setup
- Your order number or packing slip
Keep frags on their plugs for 5 days, and don?t throw out or return anything until we?ve replied in writing. If a box arrives damaged, accept it and photograph everything. Shipping costs aren?t credited. The promise covers shipped orders, so please look pickups over with us before you leave.
Aquarium & pond services
We build it, move it and keep it beautiful.
Design, installation and steady maintenance for aquariums in homes and businesses around Salem, and now ponds too. Every quote is free. See every service in detail.
Start here
Design & consulting
Reef, freshwater or nano, planned around your room, your budget and the animals you love.
- Equipment and lighting plans
- Stocking lists that get along
- Aquascape layout
- Second opinions on existing tanks
New setups & moves
Installations & relocations
New tanks built clean, and established tanks moved without losing a fish.
- Stands, sumps and plumbing
- Lighting and RO setup
- Cycling guidance
- Moves across the room or across town
We come to you
Maintenance & cleaning
Scheduled visits that keep water stable and glass spotless.
- Water changes
- Glass, rock and algae cleaning
- Filter, skimmer and pump service
- Water testing and livestock checks
Homes & businesses
Commercial & residential
Lobbies, offices, restaurants and clinics get a tank that always looks its best. Homes get a reef without the chores.
- Showpiece builds
- Scheduled care plans
- One point of contact
NewPonds & water features
Pond maintenance
Clear water and healthy koi through every Oregon season.
- Spring opening and cleanout
- Pump, filter and UV service
- Algae control and water testing
- Fall netting and winter prep
How a service works
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Tell us about it
Send the quote form with a few photos, or just call.
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We talk it through
A quick call or visit to see your space and your goals.
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You get a clear plan
Scope, schedule and price, agreed before we start.
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We do the work
Careful with your livestock and tidy in your space.
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We keep it thriving
Regular visits, water testing and new livestock when you want it.
New: pond maintenance
Ponds, too.
Koi ponds and water features need the same steady hand as a reef. We clean, balance and care for ponds around Salem, season by season.
From our tanks, shot on our lights
About Coral Cavern
A small reef shop in West Salem.
Coral Cavern is Kate's shop: a by-appointment reef room stocked with rare corals from around the globe, aquacultured frags, fish and cleanup crew.
Every visit is one on one, so there?s time for questions, whether it?s your first nano or your fiftieth frag. The same hands that pick and photograph the corals also design, install and look after aquariums and ponds across town.
?We specialize in rare and unique corals from all around the globe.?
Tank it easy.
What reefers say
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The coral arrived exactly like the photo — healthy and packing was solid.
Jordan M.
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They helped design our office tank and still come for monthly maintenance.
Sam R.
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Great advice on flow and lighting. Our hammer frag is thriving.
Alex P.
Questions
Good to know before you dive in.
The things people ask us most. Anything else, call or text (971) 374-4572.
- Do you ship live corals?
- Yes. We ship when weather allows, typically overnight or 2-day, with insulated packaging.
- Can I visit the shop?
- Visits are by appointment only. Call or text (971) 374-4572 before you come.
Free quote
Tell us about your tank or pond.
Aquarium design, installs, moves, maintenance and pond care. Share a few details and photos, and we?ll reply with a plan and a price.
- 1Send the form. Photos help a lot.
- 2We reach out by phone or email with any questions.
- 3You get a clear plan and price, with no obligation.
Visit
Visit by appointment
West Salem, Oregon. Call or text before you come so we can open the cavern for you.
By appointment only
Salem, OR 97304 By appointment only