The Biota Group

30/12/2025

30/12/2025

Perfect timing really does make the shot. 📸🐉

Customer Keith Schoenfeldt caught this Biota captive-bred Mandarin Dragonet at exactly the right moment, resulting in an absolutely perfect, slightly silly expression from a stunning male. Proof that even one of the most iconic reef fish has personality.

Captive-bred mandarins are fully adapted to aquarium life, already eating prepared foods, and raised without pressure on wild reefs. Hardy, vibrant, and full of character, this is what sustainable aquaculture looks like when it’s done right.

Huge thanks to Keith for sharing this fantastic photo, and for supporting captive-bred marine life. 💙

30/12/2025

29/12/2025

Repost on Reef2Reef.com "So I finally got a good shot of my Mandarin-Ant eating blood worms. I also got a good shot of him so I had to update the logo. It almost looks like he is posing for me. 🤣

The video was long since all my fish decided to all stay right in front of the camera for 5 minutes but you can see him munching them down right at the beginning lol. Just thought I would share. Thanks Biota for this awesome dude!"

📽📽 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZmFQ20x-AU&t=3s

27/12/2025

Mushroom lovers, this one’s for you 🍄🌊

Biota now has a stunning selection of mushrooms from Bocas Mariculture, including Neglecta, Carlgreni, St. Thomas, and Ricordea. These Caribbean classics are known for their rich color, unique textures, and hardy nature in reef aquariums.

Responsibly cultured in Panama, these mushrooms are a beautiful way to add movement and character to your reef while supporting sustainable aquaculture.

26/12/2025

Did you get any reef related gifts for Christmas/the holidays? It's show and tell time, share with the class!

Biota social media lady got some super cool and interesting reef books for my home collection - Clinical Guide to Fish Medicine and Giant Clams by Dr. Fatheree!

26/12/2025

Biota has some Antillogorgia and Eunicea from Panama left, grown at Bocas Mariculture with a focus on sustainability and long term success in reef aquariums. These beautiful Caribbean species add incredible movement, structure, and natural reef character to any tank.

Responsibly cultured and carefully selected, these photosynthetic gorgonians are a rare opportunity to add something truly special to your reef.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Biota North Carolina 🎄

While the cookies are in the oven for the humans, it’s a full day of care for the fish. Today we’re prepping food, counting fish larvae, making fresh phytoplankton, and testing water. Aquaculture doesn’t take a holiday, but this is all part of the work we love doing every day.

Thank you for all your support this year, it means the world to our team. What are you all up to today?

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at The Biota Group! We’re so grateful for your support of sustainable aquaculture and for being part of our journey to create a better future for our oceans.

If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for the reef enthusiast in your life, there’s still time! Our gift cards are 10% off until tonight at 11:59 PM. Don’t miss this chance to give a meaningful, last-minute gift they’ll love!

Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with joy and reef magic.

https://shop.thebiotagroup.com/collections/dry-goods/products/biota-store-gift-card

24/12/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Biota 🎄🌍

From Palau to North Carolina, Hawaii to Florida, and everywhere in between, our team around the world is coming together to celebrate the season. This reel is a small glimpse of the people behind the work, the passion, and the progress in sustainable aquaculture.

To make the holidays a little easier, we’ve extended our delivery calendar so you can plan shipments further in advance and around your schedule.

Thank you for your continued support this year. Because of you, we’re able to keep building a brighter future for reef keeping, all around the world.

24/12/2025

repost Merry Christmas Eve 🌕🎄

23/12/2025

Biota now has a beautiful selection of Zoanthids from Panama, cultured with care and chosen for both beauty and hardiness. These pieces bring incredible color, movement, and texture to reef tanks, from vibrant zoa mats to classic Caribbean gorgonians and eye catching mushrooms.

Responsibly sourced and aquaculture focused, these corals are perfect for reef keepers looking to add something a little different, and very special, to their systems. ✨