About
Tucked away in Lincoln, Rhode Island, Dave's Corals is a compact saltwater shop that punches well above its weight. The store may be small in square footage, but its tanks are meticulously maintained and packed with an impressive variety of corals — torches, acans, hammers, duncans, and more — all kept in pristine condition. Multiple reviewers single out the torch corals as particularly spectacular, and the shop has built a reputation for sourcing rare corals for customers who are hunting for specific pieces.
What makes Dave's Corals stand out in the reef community is the level of care that goes into every transaction. Staff members Enam and Derrian are known for their hands-on approach: they'll test your water parameters before selling you a coral, walk you through dosing and PAR levels, advise on placement, and even refuse to sell a piece if they spot any health concerns. One customer credits the shop with completely turning around their coral-keeping success after previous struggles.
That kind of integrity — prioritizing livestock health over a quick sale — is rare in the hobby. Beyond corals, Dave's carries a solid and growing selection of saltwater fish and invertebrates, all sourced from top-rate suppliers. Reviewers consistently note that the livestock arrives healthy with minimal acclimation issues.
The shop also stocks a curated lineup of reef-related products, focused on what reef keepers actually need rather than cluttering shelves with unnecessary inventory. Pricing is a recurring theme in the reviews — customers describe it as competitive, fair, and sometimes unbelievably good. Combined with genuine after-sale support and a willingness to educate newcomers to the saltwater hobby, Dave's Corals has quickly become a go-to destination for reef enthusiasts across the region.
The shop's social media channels showcase their latest arrivals and are worth following for anyone building or maintaining a reef tank.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- ConsultationWater Testing
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Spectacular torch corals and diverse coral selection including acans, hammers, and duncans
- Staff tests water parameters before selling corals and refuses to sell unhealthy specimens
- Able to source rare corals for customers with specific requests
- Competitive pricing consistently praised across reviews
- Hands-on education covering dosing, PAR, placement, and reef-keeping fundamentals
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great resource for more discerning customers. Check out their social media for examples of what they offer!”
— Gerard Duquette5.02 months ago“Great spot. The Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, Great prices !!”
— John DiChristofero5.02 months ago“Good people, good prices, great selection”
— michele kelly5.03 months ago“Great little shop. Good selection of fish and coral. Staff was helpful with answering questions and concerns. Would recommend.”
— Richard Desimone5.04 months ago“Great array of fish variety and knowledge. Look forward to coming back!”
— Keith Huntoon5.04 months ago“This is a wonderful new saltwater aquarium store that is under 30min from my house and has all the livestock I could ever want and can get me the rare corals I am searching for!”
— Brian saltwater5.04 months ago“Absolutely stunning fish and coral 🪸 😍 I am always happy with my purchases from here and the deals are unbelievable great”
— Jenny Farquhar5.05 months ago“Truly first class LFS. Very welcoming folks, great prices. Torch Corals are spectacular! Healthy fish supplied from top rate suppliers. Meticulously clean shop. Look forward to being back frequently over the coming years.”
— Arthur Salomon5.05 months ago“Very nice place,very professional, definitely very knowledgeable of what he's doing and beautiful inventory of corals and fish!!!!”
— Mike Laplante5.0Edited 5 months ago“Very helpful folks. Good selection of corals and some fish, and growing. Items seem very healthy, and they have great prices!”
— Peter Galvin5.05 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (401) 335-5622 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting DAVE'S CORALS.