About AquaBiomics
AquaBiomics is owned and operated by Dr. Eli Meyer, a marine biologist with over 20 years of experience using DNA sequencing to study marine organisms. Dr. Meyer earned his PhD in Biology from the University of Southern California and worked at research universities in Texas, California, and Oregon, publishing over 40 peer-reviewed research papers on coral biology, marine genomics, and organism responses to environmental stress.
During his academic career, Dr. Meyer developed cutting-edge DNA sequencing methods for studying marine ecosystems and trained researchers worldwide through international genomics workshops. As a coral biologist maintaining complex aquarium systems for research, he witnessed firsthand how microbial communities determine the success or failure of captive marine ecosystems. While the aquarium hobby had long recognized the critical importance of beneficial bacteria, aquarists lacked access to the sophisticated molecular tools that marine scientists use to understand these invisible communities.
To bridge this gap, Dr. Meyer founded AquaBiomics in 2019 as the first DNA sequencing service designed specifically for the aquarium industry. We bring the same high-throughput sequencing technologies used in marine research laboratories directly to hobbyists and aquaculture professionals, providing unprecedented insight into the microbial ecosystems that drive aquarium health.
Our Microbiome Test profiles the complete bacterial and archaeal communities in your system, identifying beneficial species that support coral health alongside potential pathogens that threaten system stability. Our tankDNA Test uses environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques to detect eukaryotic organisms including fish parasites, coral pests, and nuisance algae—often before they become visible problems.
Our mission is to provide research-grade molecular diagnostics that empower aquarists to make informed decisions about their systems based on scientific data rather than guesswork.
To make this data meaningful, we interpret results by comparing your samples with our database of healthy aquarium and natural reef communities, drawing on peer-reviewed research about the ecological roles these microorganisms play in marine environments.
To make this information actionable, we provide evidence-based recommendations for promoting healthy microbial diversity, combining insights from published literature with our own ongoing research into aquarium microbiome management.
AquaBiomics represents the convergence of academic marine science and practical aquarium husbandry, bringing laboratory-quality molecular tools to support the art and science of keeping marine life.