The Triple Revolution
- World's first HPLC lab for aquaristics
- The TRITON Method: first scientific framework for reef keeping
- Family business founded — Düsseldorf to the world
Since 2008 — 500,000+ Analyses Worldwide
About TRITON — Reef Science Pioneers Since 2008
From a family lab in Düsseldorf to 5 laboratories on 4 continents. This is the team behind 500,000+ reef water analyses — and the science that changed reef keeping forever.
500K+
Water samples analysed
45+
Parameters per test
5
Labs worldwide
18+
Years of operation
Where it all began
From a Family Lab to the World's Reef Authority
TRITON Applied Reef Bioscience was founded in 2008 in Düsseldorf by Ehsan Dashti and Linda Dashti. Ehsan introduced ICP-OES water testing to the aquarium hobby — measuring 45 parameters at parts-per-billion precision.
The Dashti family continues in development and laboratory operations today. TRITON operates without external investors, reinvesting directly into research and product development.
The Dashti family continues in development and laboratory operations today. TRITON operates without external investors, reinvesting directly into research and product development.
We wanted to replace trial and error with conscious control. Reef keepers deserved better than colour charts and guesswork.
— Ehsan Dashti, Founder & CEO
18 Years of Industry-First Innovations
Every milestone backed by science
ICP-OES Breakthrough
- World's first trace element detection for aquariums
- Beginning of the global testing revolution
The Organic Revolution
- N-DOC: world's first organic carbon/nitrogen test for aquariums
- N:C:P ratio manipulation becomes possible
Great Barrier Reef Laboratory
- 4th ICP-OES lab in Cairns, Australia
- Direct study of diverse reef habitats begins
Calliste & Global Expansion
- Research vessel Calliste at the Great Barrier Reef
- 5th laboratory opens in São Paulo, Brazil
The Personalisation Revolution
- MYTE subscription: adaptive supplementation from ICP results
- Monthly laboratory-mixed formulas per tank
Where science meets the sea
Research at the Great Barrier Reef
TRITON operates a fully equipped ICP-OES research laboratory in Cairns, Australia — the only aquarium company with a dedicated field research division on the world's largest reef system. The research vessel Calliste enables access to every reef habitat.
Heat Resilience
Studying coral species survival under thermal stress.
Water Chemistry
Element interactions in natural environments — habitat-specific differences.
Coral Spawning
Spawning triggers, timing, and chemistry correlation research.
Conservation
Methods that promote reef sustainability.
Animal Care through Expertise and Science
The TRITON A.C.E.S. Team
Ehsan Dashti
Founder, CEO & Chief Scientist. First to employ ICP-OES, HPLC, and N-DOC testing for aquariums. 16+ years pioneering reef chemistry.
Linda Dashti
Co-Founder & CFO. Oversees financial operations and quality control since day one.
Julian Baggio
Head of Science Division, Australia. Leads GBR research and field studies.
What we believe
The Amounts Make the Toxin
Every element can be beneficial or harmful. Precision isn't optional — it's essential.
Fighting Misinformation
We work to earn trust, share transparently, and invite scrutiny.
Conscious Control
We transformed reef keeping from trial and error into predictable science.
Community-Driven Progress
Every test contributes to our database. Your success improves everyone's recommendations.
Five Laboratories. Four Continents. One Standard.
Fernwald, Germany (European hub) · Los Angeles, USA · London, UK · Cairns, Australia (GBR research) · São Paulo, Brazil (South American hub). Identical methods, protocols, and quality control from Cairns.
Trusted by Science, Proven by Professionals
TRITON enables us to take our research further than ever before possible.
With TRITON we are able to preserve and collect corals for the future.
TRITON made it easy for the industry to see elements. I've never seen anything like this before.
Begin Your Scientific Journey
New Reef Keepers
- Begin with proven science
- Skip years of trial and error
- Get guidance from real experts
- See results in weeks
Experienced Aquarists
- Discover what's really in your water
- Eliminate mysterious coral losses
- Join the no-water-change revolution
Frequently Asked Questions
Founded in 2008 by Ehsan and Linda Dashti in Düsseldorf. The company introduced ICP-OES testing to the aquarium industry. The Dashti family remains actively involved today.
Los Angeles (USA), Fernwald (Germany), Cairns (Australia), London (UK), and São Paulo (Brazil) — the only aquarium testing company with a truly global laboratory network.
Scale (500K+ analyses), Great Barrier Reef research, and full integration — testing, supplements, method, and recommendations from one source.
Your reef deserves more than trial and error
Start with science-backed water analysis.