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Dr. Ryan Coastal

Aquatic Veterinarian & Aquarist
12 years experience

Dr. Ryan Coastal is an aquatic veterinarian and lifelong aquarist with 12 years of experience in freshwater and marine fishkeeping. He advises hobbyists on tank cycling, water chemistry, filtration, and fish health, and has set up and maintained hundreds of aquarium systems from nano tanks to large reef setups. His reviews focus on what actually keeps fish alive and water stable, not marketing claims.

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Credentials

  • DVM
  • Aquatic Animal Health
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Education

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
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Expertise

Aquarium water chemistryFiltration and tank cyclingFreshwater and marine fish healthAquatic plant and invertebrate compatibilityTank setup and stocking
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Professional Memberships

  • World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA)
  • American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

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