By D’Drift Team
SIBU, March 1: The tentacles of the neon-green Torch, the fluorescent-yellow Hammer and the dainty purplish-viridescent Alegance sway gracefully, putting on a mesmerising underwater performance for anyone willing to pause and appreciate their beauty.
RB Reef offers a unique, cost-free opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in nature’s splendour. Here, one can take the time to appreciate the vibrant, colourful moments created by the diverse marine life that inhabits the reef.
Beyond the multi-coloured corals, RB Reef’s aquariums are home to a dazzling array of equatorial fish, including the striking clownfish, the delicate butterflyfish, the playful fox-faced rabbitfish, the regal royal blue tang, and the stern orange shoulder surgeonfish.
These graceful creatures, with their vivid colours and fluid movements, tranform the reef into an awe-inspiring spectacle, leaving lasting impression on those who witness it.
“We are not just running a business. We are open to school educational trips and any other school programmes without a charge,” Joyce Ngu, the staff of RB Reef told D’Drift Team.
Founded during the Movement Control Order (MCO), RB Reef has grown into Sarawak’s largest coral-selling company, now housing over 20,000 corals across hundreds of species.
Among them, the Torch and the Alegance are the most sought after by first-time customers, thanks to their non-stop frenzy movement and neon-bright colours that glow under the blue ultraviolet light.
“Keeping corals is far more demanding than maintaining a fish aquarium. The tanks require weekly cleaning, and 20 per cent of the water must be replaced with fresh water regularly. It’s a time-consuming commitment,” he explained.
Despite the meticulous care required and the expected time spent to ensue a healthy environment for the colonial marine invertebrates, coral keeping has emerged as a growing hobby, not just in Sibu, but as far as Kuching, captivating marine enthusiasts across Sarawak.
