About Robert Whitcomb

Robert Whitcomb has been a professional aquarium technician and designer for 28 years. He opened Innovative Aquatics in 1998, leveraging his passion for marine life and deep understanding of the science behind aquarium and pond management. Before founding his company, Whitcomb overcame homelessness by working three jobs before starting his own business.

Born in Wiesbaden, Germany, Robert Whitcomb grew up in Stockbridge, Georgia. He began as an aquarium hobbyist in 1996 while diving and collecting lobster.

• CEO, Innovative Aquatics

  1998 — Present · Georgia, U.S.

• Valdosta State University

  Marine Biology

• Diving
• Fishing
• Aquariums