Aquashella Chicago 2026 Walkthrough | Saltwater
Aquashella Chicago 2026 was packed with everything reefers love, from colorful coral frags and massive showpiece colonies to captive-bred fish, cleanup crews, reef gear, and plenty of show-only deals. We made our way through the entire saltwater side of the show to see what vendors brought out and what stood out along the way.
Some of the highlights included huge acro colonies, standout torches and hammers, unusual livestock like reef-safe starfish, aquacultured clownfish, mystery coral boxes, 3D-printed reef accessories, and a hands-on look at VCA’s Random Flow Generators. If you couldn’t make it to Chicago, this walkthrough is about as close as you can get to seeing the saltwater side of Aquashella for yourself.
Adam has been keeping reef aquariums since 2010 and has worked in the aquarium industry for much of his career. He began at Bulk Reef Supply in Customer Service, helping hobbyists troubleshoot problems and build more successful tanks. Today, he writes educational content and product descriptions that help reef keepers better understand saltwater aquariums and make confident decisions. He believes the best tanks are built around what you enjoy, not what’s trending.
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