Our Fair Pricing Promise

Welcome to the EMA Family.

At EasternMarine Aquariums, we understand that reefing in New Zealand can be expensive — and with the rising cost of living, every dollar counts. We don’t believe in inflated prices or cutting corners to appear “cheap.” Instead, we commit to transparent, fair, and honest pricing across everything we sell.

With each purchase, you're supporting:

Experienced Importing Practices Built Over 9 Years

We’ve spent nearly a decade learning how to source and transport marine livestock responsibly from a wide range of regions. This experience helps us choose healthier animals and avoid suppliers who don’t meet our standards.
Careful Handling From Trusted Global Partners

We work with exporters who prioritise proper collection and transport methods. This allows us to bring livestock into New Zealand with greater confidence in their health and wellbeing.
Proactive Quarantine & Conditioning

Every animal is given time to settle, feed, and stabilise in our systems before being offered for sale with a minimum of 3 weeks quarantine. Our aim is to give each fish and coral the best possible start so they enter your tank strong and healthy.
Guidance From a Skilled and Knowledgeable Team

Our team is deeply involved in marine husbandry and reef chemistry, including holding Fauna Marin ICP Advisor status. We’re here to help you make informed decisions and support the long-term health of your aquarium.
Transparent Pricing Based on Real Costs

Our prices reflect the true cost of responsible importing, proper conditioning, staff expertise, and the infrastructure needed to care for marine animals. We don’t inflate pricing or use artificial mark-ups.
Commitment to Ethical, Compliant Processes

We follow all MPI requirements and industry best practices to ensure livestock is handled responsibly from the point of origin right through to arrival in our facility.

What Does "Fair Pricing" Mean?

We price honestly, not competitively for the sake of it

We don’t chase low prices by sacrificing quality, health, or responsible sourcing. Our focus is long-term success — for both our customers and their animals.

We avoid artificial mark-ups and fake discounts

We do not inflate prices just to discount them later. We believe transparent, stable pricing is more beneficial for our hobby.

Quality and care are built into the value

When you purchase livestock from us, you’re not just buying an animal — you’re buying:

Skilled handling
Disease observation
Proper feeding
ICP Tested Water Conditions
Recovery time after transport

These steps dramatically improve survival rates compared to livestock imported without proper handling and conditioning - leading to better outcomes for our customers.

We reinvest in better systems and better outcomes

Our pricing supports advanced quarantine equipment, ICP-verified water chemistry, improved holding systems, and ethical sourcing partnerships — all of which benefit your aquarium.

How this benefits you.

Your animal's journey is known and traceable

Because we select our suppliers carefully and maintain long-term relationships, we know where your animal has come from, how it was collected, how it was held before export, and how it has been handled every step of the way until it reaches you.

This level of traceability gives you added confidence in its health, welfare, and origin.

Healthier livestock = better long-term value

Animals that have been rested, fed, and stabilised properly are far more likely to thrive, reducing the risk of losses and unexpected issues.

Reduced stress and better acclimation

Animals that are allowed to recover fully after import adjust more smoothly to new tanks and begin feeding sooner.

Support from professional reef keepers

Our team’s hands-on experience and reef chemistry expertise help guide you toward choices that fit your tank and skill level, reducing costly mistakes.

Responsible sourcing supports sustainable access

By working with suppliers who use proper collection methods, we help protect reef ecosystems and ensure future availability of livestock.