Update on the Fish Room, 2021 - Fish Room Update Ep. 106
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Cory has made a LOT of changes to his urban fish farm, especially after collecting fish from Peru. Elmer the pig-nosed turtle has new tank mates, the mini pond totes are filling up with fish, and Lady Bird the Mbu puffer is going to be welcoming additional roommates. Cory also has some thoughts on the future direction of the Aquarium Co-Op channel and closes the video with a heart-to-heart conversation.
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At Aquarium Co-Op, we focus on your aquariums. We specialize in freshwater tropical fish, aquatic plants, and the overall betterment of the freshwater fish keeping hobby. Our goal is to help you with your first pet fish and graduate you to an advanced aquarium hobbyist. If you'd like to take it to the next level, subscribe to Aquarium Co-Op and check out our weekly videos.
Cory McElroy is employed by Aquarium Co-Op LLC. He also owns Aquarium Co-Op LLC. Therefore, all content is sponsored by Aquarium Co-Op.
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Elmer the Flying River Turtle’s Tank
2:23 - Indoor Mini Fish Ponds
3:10 - Geophagus Cichlids
3:40 - Albino Kribensis
3:55 - Cardinal Shrimp
5:02 - Blue Spottee Variatus Platies
5:13 - Cupido Cichlids
5:50 - Best Guppies in the World
6:30 - Fish Tank Tour
7:22 - Indoor Pond Tour
8:45 - Ladybird the MBU Puffer Fish
11:37 - Teacup Platy Fish
12:32 - Clown Killi Fish
13:03 - Feeding Mini Musk Turtles
13:25 - Hand Fed Ponds
14:05 - Cool Signs
15:19 - Why I Haven’t Been Around As Much
#Aquariumcoop #Aquariumfish #Fishtank
![Master Breeder Feeds HUNDREDS of Baby Fish [Tour]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/7-XhpPUZro0/mqdefault.jpg)
*Question from Cory: how often do you **_actually_** buy stuff for your aquariums? Check those receipts and online orders to give him some actual data.*
Honestly almost never, I refill on food about once a month but that’s about it.
@@kylerush8743 me too
Usually once a month, with four tanks, meds, supplements, food or maybe a new plant.
Every Sunday
I just went back and checked my purchase history on the site and I made a purchase every month for the past year and a half or so. I may have missed one month.
I realize this doesn’t apply to everyone but I love all of the stuff you do besides fish. Of course I love the fish stuff but I’ve also enjoyed learning about business and camping and cargo container prices and all of that. For me, I value learning above everything else. So even though I came for fish originally I always enjoy random new information and I find that the best creators follow what they’re passionate about instead of forcing themselves to stay in one area. I think that always makes for the most genuine and enjoyable content.
👍😎 Agreed 100%
yeah the cargo container info actually came in handy for me as well!! i definitely echo this comment!
I agree ☝️
That’s a fact and the other day he spoke about plastic shortage and I work in that industry and it makes complete sense to me because the demand for plastic is through the roof and ppl have to prioritize who gets what.
Ditto
Don’t forget, this isn’t the Cory aquarium channel, this is Aquarium Coop. If you need to take a step back please do if thats whats best for you, you know people love you and appreciate all your knowledge. But remember how much aquarium coop has grown and all the amazing people you’ve added to the team. Maybe its time for videos that spotlight other team members and see what their day at the coop is like. Wish you the best Cory!
I disagree with this ,, as if it wasn't for Cory there wouldn't be aquarium co op ,, and I don't want to sit and watch loads of random people talk about fish wearing aquarium co op t shirts.... like I subbed for cory not the cory and his work colleagues.......
@@dickosaquatics8314 That’s fair
I'm only here for the fish room
One guy can't do it all. I agree with this post, AC is a business that has to grow and evolve. And one point in time, the entire business was Cory. That's changed. The channel should too.
I wonder who files and signs the income tax and paychecks at Aq. Co-Op. whoever that is, well... it’s their show and circus and this channel is part of that. Quite a eloquent, and simple.
Don’t like it? Too bad.
This type of video has always been my favourite, I would be happy with a quick 15minute fishroom or pond update each week. Plus I would love some more videos with Jimmy, Dean or Robert, even more so if it gives you a bit of time away to chill.
Also to answer the question, I try buy live food once a week(as well as hatching brine shrimp) but apart from that I maybe purchase aquarium stuff every couple of months.
Agreed you've covered it all Cory. To be honest for me I'm happy to see updates of your fishroom and breeding success and other fishroom tours they are the best. Long live streams can be repetative with new viewers asking the same questions so maybe do just what you enjoy.
I honestly think there is a percentage of over thinking with the content and what the base of your fans would like to see. Which is separate from your burn out / lack of enthusiasm to do repetitive type videos on certain topics or questions. I think most of us are looking forward to updates, fish room tours, inbound shipment order videos. Maybe do a fan tank review series, fan problem video series where we can send videos in or pictures. Could even incorporate product review videos On really any product and a fan doing a quick video of how they use it. A lot of this can be vise versa where maybe you have local friends with tanks you can show off and talk about how they got into the hobby. Some hip fire thoughts.
i agree! honestly, i was (and i am) looking forward to more fish room update videos. i just like seeing what you're doing next. like a fish vlog, where we learn from experiencing it with you, instead of you specifically teaching us stuff.
(i like the teaching videos too, but like you said, you've done almost all you can in that direction)
it might seem hum-drum and boring to you, but i thought it was really interesting when you talked about needing more plants on the totes, which plants you liked and didn't like, fixing the lighting above ladybird's tank, the bump on Elmer's head, and needing more cover for fish fry. it's all really good vlog stuff to the rest of us!
For sure he's over thinking it. We are simple people lol. I agree with this comment
CZcams statistical data will provide all the info and feedback he needs to make videos that the majority of his viewers want to see. The kind of data available to the creator is incredible and detailed.
yes
Burnout is REAL! We all go through it. You have a lot on your plate too. Sounds like you just need to take a break. You're a FishTube legend, we will be here when you get inspired
For me my favourite videos of yours were the ones in your old fish room where you spoke about how to care for various fish for the hobby, the business, the breeding and the like. Not necessarily the fish themselves but it was really interesting hearing you talk about the little tricks and observations you have made over your years as a..."professional" aquarist, I guess? You didn't have to have a schedule or a specific topic. You were just showing us your fish, showing us what you were excited about, what you were going to try for the shop, what you were testing, "oh hey, this is a cool little thing we found!" style.
I've never understood folk who moan at CZcamsrs for not doing the same thing over and over, and actually get annoyed when they don't get _exactly_ what they want. I've seen far too many folk on this platform having folk tell them the same thing: do what's right for you, take the time you need, and if doing this isn't what you want or need, then we would rather you didn't and be _happy_
Another thing I thought of is why I personally find value in ALL of your videos - you always explain the WHY of things, and you always give good analogies. It helps me understand what you're talking about when you discuss the business part even though I'm not a business person, and that keeps me engaged. Just make sure you never stop telling us the WHY of things and I think your videos will find success regardless of your direction.
The fishroom is looking great! Been waiting for this for a long time.
Oh yea?
Im really excited to be seeing content from the fish room again. Not that the content has been lacking, i just REALLY missed seeing the fish room. 😆
Thank you Cory for talking to us about the struggles. We’re super happy that you are taking time for yourself and recovering. As for the videos, make the videos that you want to watch and that make you happy. The business and shipping topics are super interesting and give us an understanding of WHY things are tough. Thank you for sharing your passion! 🙏🏽🤗🐡
You could literally upload a video once a week of your fish room and I’d have no problem watching every single one. It’s freakin awesome!
You said it "if you're not having fun, I'm not having fun." Make the videos you want to make. If you enjoy the content you're making, it will be enjoyable second hand. Everyone is a critic and everything could be different or better "if." I'll watch whatever you put out whenever you put it out.
Great update!! Loved seeing all the fish room and your breeding projects!!
I'm with you on those long finned Rosie barbs! They are definitely some of my favorites!! Stunning little fish!!
Glad to hear that you're taking care of yourself!! You have been very busy!! But WOW all the incredible stuff you have brought to us!!
Everything looks amazing!!
Thank you for the tour and thank you for all you guys do at Aquarium Co-op!! I hope you all have a blessed and wonderful week 🙏🌿🐟🌿💚
Cory, take those old videos and put them in playlists. That would make it easier for viewers to find so they can learn without having to ask over and over again.
FRIENDLY REMINDER: Just because you’ve done a video on it before doesn’t mean you can’t do an updated one. Something that was the best way to do something a year ago is probably not the same this year. Making UPDATED videos that are consistent is everything.
You are the biggest reason for my success as a new fish hobbyist. The knowledge you have passed on is amazing.
I have often wondered what kept you going. I have seen you answer some of the same questions dozens of times. Each time with patience and care like it was the first time you heard the question.
Your passion for your business is admirable. Thanks for all that you have done.
Work to keep yourself happy and healthy. That’s the most important thing to remember when deciding what to do next.
Thank you Cory!
👍😎 I like the video’s when you just walk around and point out things that you are looking at. Kind of showing us cool things about that tank or that fish. The best part of this hobby, watching the fish, off the cuff just like, “Oh this is cool, that guys doing a thing”. Hopefully I made sense.
THe store tour earlier this year where he gave the panda corries bloodworms, walked away to look at plants, and came back to see how much got to the bottom with the tetras in that tank made me realize I never actually watch my tank of corries and kuhlis (bottom dwellers only) to see who eats what.
Just a little feedback.
For the first time in a couple of years, I ordered off another site. It wasn’t out of disappointment with the Coop. It was because another threw something in my face, and I responded with an order. I simply wasn’t thinking of the Coop.
If you lose presence with you customer, you risk losing that customer.
Most of what I order comes immediately following a Coop video. Hope that continues.
How are they supposed to fix that? I'm genuinely curious because I'm not sure if I understand what exactly you're suggesting.
@@lillianmonet5952 It’s not even the advertising. I could take that or leave it. Just a live stream keeps us in the fold. Utilize Dean more. Put a camera in his face and hit record. GOLD!
Always appreciate the content. As a newer channel member I spend a lot of time browsing and searching old content that’s relevant to the fish I keep/want.
Self care is important , I’m glad you are trying to take it more easy . I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning of 2020 , and I’ve always been amazed by how much you do . I always said to myself I hope he takes care of himself too 🌸 that being said your dicipline is an inspiration to me 🌸 Thank you for all that you do and all you have done .
Honestly at least for me - I'd love to see more of general Cory-content (and other members too, why not) OUTSIDE of the fish keeping hobby. I think we all do love the fish keeping but I totally understand Cory with the tiring repetetiveness. If I speak for myself - Cory, feel free to do absolutely whatever you want with your channel(s). At this point I am going to watch it because it's you and the other team members - people that I enjoy, not because it's just someone that talks about fish keeping. I realise my english probably isn't the best (not my first language, duh) but I hope you understood the basic idea. Stay strong Aquarium Co-Op!
I agree!! If you wanted to add some variety content into your channel I think many of us would enjoy it!!
One thing that would be enjoyable (for myself at least) would be following up with dedicated videos for the species caught in Peru. Species Profiles, quirks and care requirements, breeding (like those undescribed whiptail cats); all would be fascinating to dig into.
Cory, thanks for the walk through and fireside chat. I stopped by the storefront this weekend since I was in Seattle on business, what a beautiful store, great folks, said hi to Murphy. My only regret was not being able to buy anything that I could carry on an airplane. I wish you had a second location in Salt Lake City!
I would also follow up and say that the hobby evolves over time. Your continuous coverage, even if it repeats or overlaps, helps document that. Coming back to the hobby after a 10 year break has showed me those subtle changes, and the vast repository of knowledge you have put online is an immense help, I watch your content even if it’s a subject I know or even if I’ve heard you talk it before, because I always learn something, and it’s also always interesting. I say keep it up, man.
I just enjoy following the journey. Keep doing what's fun for you!
I appreciate the honest talk about your videos and hearing where you're at in terms of enjoying (or not enjoying) this part of the job. One of my favorite parts of GSAS has always been the home tours and seeing how other people keep their fish. It might be too time consuming and logistically difficult with COVID, but I'd love to see more of that. I know there are a ton of people in the area with beautiful tanks and interesting ways of incorporating their tanks into their home.
I stepped back from youtube, both as a content creator and a viewer. Productivity in the fish room increased as a result, as did the appearance and health of each of my 40 tanks. I’ve never had more L134, L260 and L397 juveniles. The Corydoras species I focus on got so productive I stopped pulling eggs. Good problems to have. Cheers 🍻👍.
P.S. Tell Jimmy if he comes back to my fishroom, he’ll actually see more than pleco tails this time.
please make more videos like this) So technically just updates. Updates are the best because they are really inspirational =)
Cory, you need to do what you need to do. I appreciate your continued transparency and positive spirit.
hi mate, i have followed you for a very very long time now maybe even from your first few weeks into your youtube journey and would like to thank you for all you have done, not just with the fish but seeing your business grow and the challenges you have faced, keep up the good work and i am sure many of us that have watched you for a long time would love to see more of the behind the scenes of your life such as what you like to do other than just fish
Most of us enjoy the way you organize your talks or videos. Appreciate all you do!
We're all fish nerds just like you.
Your fish room updates, other people's fish room tours and the Peru vlogs are what I feel most of us enjoy. The old style videos of you just nerding out in you fish room are the reason i especially subscribed many many years ago.
Thanks for all you and your team do Cory!
Won't lose me. I enjoy seeing how your company and life evolve from everything you do.
I might be in the minority here, but I don't have any fishy friends (besides my actual fish 😅) and besides when I have a problem I search for, I really just want to feel like I've stepped into the fish room, store, or whatever to nerd out looking at what they've got. The how to stuff is there if I need it, but it's not what I want to watch.
I sympathise on the content - I own a content marketing agency and writing about the same thing in 6 different ways for clients, even when I'm not the one actually writing, gets old. I don't have any answers for you though, besides asking us, which you've done.
Want to be fishy friends?
Haha my wife makes fun of me for my fish obsession and my friends roll their eyes when i geek out about fish by mistake. I completely agree with your comment.
Hannah, there are so many of us who do not know any/many fishy friends! You are not alone and thank you so much for talking about this. I describe myself as OO - Obsessed (with fish) and Okay with it, lol.
@aquarium co-op I've been a member for 2 years almost 3 now and hands down one of my biggest reasons I still stay subscribed to your channel is I really enjoy videos personal like this . Feels more one on one and real in life of Cory and co-op . But yes you and family come first along with your business totally understandable, but hey thank as always for the knowledge and awesome content, take care .
Wow went back and looked couldn't believe its been that long ago when you started (June 2012) . You have given so much and come such a long way. Thank you for everthing you have done.... Douglas Medlin
Personally I’ve recently been going back and watching a lot of your older videos and have been really enjoying it. In particular the fish room updates. Always love seeing how other people are doing things and having success. I have a lot of respect for you and what you do (both fish and business). I’m totally down for you trying out new types of content. You do you I’ll be here watching.
Thanks for the tour! I like seeing the updates.
The unboxings are fun. I enjoy seeing all the different fish and our favorite employees!
Thank god for another video. I was about to actually do something productive 😂
As I fishtube consumer for ten years. Unboxings NEVER get old. Thank you for all you do!
I love seeing all the behinds the scenes stuff too! Show everything, we like it!
Hi I live in the UK and have enjoyed your videos Cory, they are so educational but also so clear, you are very good on camera and I enjoy your presentations. Just carry on being you and doing what you want to do and having fun!!! I have tons of your videos to fall back on anyway. Take care.
That has to be the nicest looking fish room I have ever seen. WOW! Beautiful
Cory- I remember asking you at the meet-up at the Co-Op how do you take care of yourself in all the work and people facing time you do. I appreciate you taking some time for yourself, and focusing on the things that makes you happy. Keep doing it, and thanks for all that you do.
This has been my favourite aquarium channel for years and I find it so refreshing from the rest of social media becuase 90-95% of it is all newbies asking the same questions over and over. I don't mind that, but it isn't fulfilling to me answering the same questions again.
So I love watching this channel. I love seeming Cory and dean's fishrooms and thinking I wish my set up was that good. I love watching the trips and thinking I wish I could do that. I love Cory getting hold of a new piece of equipment and discussing it.
Basically I feel it's the only channel I can come as a life long fish keeper and feel like this is the next level from my hobby. I wish so bad I could be doing all that stuff.
Love the honesty. Hope we get to see more videos moving forward.
Love yay Cory
Let me just say I know you have a business.
And I have an interest in the fish “HOBBY” . So for me this is a mutual non-contract agreement. Because of you I now” keep “ plants too, after 40 yrs of only fish. But because you have helped my success I can grow my own plants. My advice to you is GROW YOUR YOUR CURRENT CUSTOMERS and WELCOME IN and BRING in NEW ONES.
I went from a 29G in Nov 2018 found you on CZcams
And now added 75G,50G,20G long all with plants. You showed me what you do and what I could try and ,should try. Buying fish is easy, keeping them is where it’s at.
Learning from others helps out. GOOD LUCK!!!
It’s totally understandable you’re feeling burnt out. It’s reasonable to take a step back and just reassess and resolve the burn out. You don’t deserve to feel like that. I’m really appreciative for your content. Whenever I google a type of fish, I always hope to see y’all’s website as a result and I’ll always choose that over anyone else. I hope the excitement for fish and aquariums returns to you soon, not so we can have videos constantly again but because you deserve to feel joy from the thing you used to love. Take care of yourself, sending hugs from Florida.
I’ve enjoyed all aspects of the channel including the business side and new products. I’m excited to see what Aquarium Co Op Network would look like.
Love Cory's business talks, it's an integral part of what makes the hobby work for everyone. Wish the Coop had a Patreon, rather than YT membership.
Just started getting into this hobby. Loving all your content. Thx for all the info and help.
I actually learn a lot when you show us your various experiments in the fish room. That's one reason I like fish room videos in particular (as well as this entire hobby)
Hi, thanks so much for the incredibly fast shipping on my 2 orders! And also thanks for the stickers. The shipping on my meds and a plant this week was crazy fast. Ordered on thursday and got it Saturday in Louisiana! Excellent job Aquarium Co-OP
Already loving all of the camera work, and not even 5 minutes in!
Thanks for the video cory! I do know that in my first year of the hobby I bought fish stuff at least every two weeks. Now that I have been in the hobby for a little while I look for certain stuff like new products to try out to see what makes my situation easier. I do order food and replacement filter media every 60 days. Basically I repeat order consumables but not new fish. I do order new products from you guys because I do like to support the small businesses. Also thanks for all you do cory and the people who work for the aquarium coop. I wish I could see a talking topic of the best products to use for beginning fish breeders, and also the best products to help making breeding easier like (fry grow out tank setup, filter choice, heater or no heaters, and products to help them survive if they are in a community tank breeding.) I have been around for a little on this channel I wish I had a little more in depth singular video of a rack system and how to build an sturdy rack so accidents are avoided. I wouldn't even mind a video on failures you have learned from, that you could pass down to us hobbyist over the years even like building our own fish rooms.
Wow what a beautiful fishroom! Much love man!
Nomatter how many fish room tours and unboxings i love every single one of them and love the time in your fishroom don't lose your drive we all love this channel and all the characters that come along with it
Very cool beta sign! It's good to see you and get the fish room update. Take care of yourself and Katie, that's the most important thing, and the business too of course. As far as ordering stuff, I have dogs, parrots, fish, horses and donkeys. For the house critters, I order/buy every 6 - 10 weeks, with the large animals it depends on the time of year. I stock up on a lot of aquarium supplies so don't need to buy every month. Thanks for the video!
Hi Cory and to Co Op team. I dont usually comment on videos and such but i just want to say how much of an inspiration you have to me and a little back ground behind this. I have been through some really shit personal troubles since I was around 17 (im currently 29), but no word of a lie its been on the up for about 18-24 months and its all thanks to you and your videos.
I started becoming passionate about fish around 7 years ago when i became obsessed with my partners father-in-laws fish tank, after buying the odd fish for his tank for about 6 months I bought a second hand 4ft aquarium which came with some fish including a large female Angelfish. I bought another angel at my lfs the next day who was huge! after a few months of the 2 angles being nice, one night i saw them spawning on the intake pipe, i will always remember the feeling i had when i saw it happening right in front of me, at the time i didn't really know how to cycle an aquarium properly at this point let alone angelfish were cichlids and how to spawn them haha.
The eggs were eaten overnight but more to the point i dived deep into the internet rabbit whole of learning to take care of and how to breed angelfish and other tropical fish, this lead me to you and the aquarium co op videos.
After a few years of being subscribed, learning from you and learning about how you made the aquarium co op, things in my work life took a sad turn and sent me into a low point as the job i was doing was making me be a person i did not like, this is where you come in.
Seeing your work ethic, passion for the welfare of the the hobby as well as the animals the sell, how you talk about how you run your business, how you treat your employees, the customer satisfaction the strive for, how you.... my god I could go on forever. This made me want to pursue my hobby (which at this point had become an obsession) into a career.
I am currently working a job part time and the other time working for myself as a aquarium technician, and I'm loving it! and the best part is I am in talks with a wealthy friend about him giving me the investment to start up my own store. I have also just started studying a degree aquatic biology and freshwater ecosystems a few months ago.
If it wasn't for your videos I wouldn't be here today. Thank you for everything you have done to improve the hobby as well as educate people and improve the welfare of thousands if not millions of fish.
So long story short as long as I can follow you through your journey evolving the co op into industry standard setters I truly believe it can be, I don't mind how you decide to go. I personally would love to see some more day in the life kind of episode, similar to your 1 hour fish room challenge but maybe following you throughout a day of business, or a day in the life of your employees like Robert or another one of the other staff at the store or warehouse.
Sorry for the long post and thank you so much again for inspiring me Cory and the co op team
(p.s. I kinda hope Cory reads this haha)
Just be you bro ! You have genuine “fans” who have are now drawn into you as a personality , personally your could put a video out saying this is what I had for
lunch and people would watch it ! Just have fun keep your head up and do what makes you happy , support will always be there
Cory thank you so much for producing the videos over the years!!! I just got into the hobby and these videos have been key to keeping my first tank. Unfortunately my goldfish died due to an internal illness but after watching these videos my loach is nearly 50% bigger! Keep rocking these videos!!!😀😀
I think most of us would be happy with you putting out or live streaming just stuff you want to talk about whether it be about fish, the business, or whatever. You're good on camera and have a knack of talking in general and making things interesting which is why I watch, but if you're not feeling it I know I would just wait till you did and enjoying watching and listening. I don't think anyone can blame you for burn out and you're right you have covered the gambit of topics and there is a ton of info you and the team have provided that people can readily access with some due diligence. Anyway thanks for the transparency and letting us come along for the ride all these years. Look forward to many more watching the COOP grow!
I know that you've done many of them, but I thoroughly enjoy the unboxings and will rewatch them from time to time.
I like to see a CZcamsr sit down and be honest with there viewers. As long as you are happy with what content you are putting out who really cares what that 1% has to say about it, I generally enjoy watching you and Dean advertise during videos!
I ordered some stuff for my Aquarium's 5 days ago, but roughly I would say I have to top up API, Seachem and foods every month. In saying that I do dose fairly heavy with plant nutrients, so who is to say if I followed the exact measurements whether it would be 4 times a year I purchase Aquarium related stuff.
This is awesome! The one thing I loved from the beginning was just you being and doing you. By not chasing CZcams stats if feels so much more organic and natural. I enjoy just your fishroom videos, you could just do a 30 minute video of 1 tank and I'd watch it all the way thru like a kid in a candy shop.
Hi Cory, I thoroughly enjoy your live streams and listen to them often. I always learn new things when I hear them over again. When you share your thoughts about your business, ethics, fish, etc., we get to know you, and you are earning trust and customer loyalty, ie, sales. What I'm trying to say is that I think you can share whatever content you want with us and whatever makes you happy. You may lose a few viewers, but most likely, you will gain more in return because your enthusiasm will shine through if you are enjoying yourself. Just know that we all value you and your incredible vision. You've made this hobby more enjoyable for us all.
Really enjoyed the fish room update🤙🏻
Appreciate your situation! Also appreciate short videos of fish... your fishroom, in the store, various expeditions, Dean's fishroom, etc. Also, product updates. This video was great! Thanks
Dig the updates Cory!
Beautiful fish room! Your tanks and fish all look excellent!! Keep up with whatever you have time for. Do it for you not for other people. Great as always!
I love hearing about and learning about the business.
The warehouse - love the vids , love the process info.
The product testing is awesome.
Meeting the employees is fun- I know they might not want to be on camera - but it’s fun.
Seeing a customer experience in the store. - following a real NEW fish customer with an employee.
Looking for fish - what you’re looking to buy- where you’re looking, etc. -
Good down to earth from the heart information I think many people have the same stuff going on and don't know how to put it into words
I never have a problem learning about all aspects of what you have going on! Especially getting some business stuff in is always good to me when it's explaining how you grow and handle problems that occur.
I got back into the aquarium hobby three years ago this month. I've ordered from the Co-op 25 times in those three years. Probably at least the same amount of times from other sources too including fish and tanks. More as I expanded the number tanks I got. This last year it had been outdoor ponds too so I needed new stuff for that. Now it's mostly food, ferts, and water treatment. I do still like trying new plants and products too if they fit what I'm doing. It's been fun.
I really admire you, love watching anything you video. You’ve got that’ ‘it’ factor going on and super informative
Completely understandable, the videos are missed but you do whatever makes you happy. Many of us will still be here!
I love the fish room! I always love hearing about your product development projects. I’m thrilled that you have spoon because I recently got a ghost knife as well and I’m really enjoying it.
Best video in a long time . Take time for you sir. You deserve it big time 👍💚
Great video! Thanks for keeping it real. I’m a big fan of all your content. I’m fine if you cut back I’ll still be excited for all the uploads. Keep it safe!
Thanks Cory fish room is looking grate and I appreciate all you do for us and the hobby
Ps I order weekly but I’m in the uk
Hey Cory! I understand "burn out" ... Been teaching for 27 years and trying to re-invigorate the "same old, same old" can be a challenge. I started watching you back in 2019 when I bought my first aquarium. I now have 7 aquariums - (Blue Moscow Fancy guppies, Tiger Endlers, Sunset & Bumble-Bee Platies, Florida Flag Fish, Siamese Algae Eaters, Rummy Nose Tetras Chocolate Gourami and Rasboras Maculatus)! I also have an Aquapponics kit... You have been my "staple" supplier of practical "dos and don't's" for aquarium keeping. I have really enjoyed watching you visit Dean and how you collaborate with each other on different breeding projects and expansion enterprises... Loved the trip to Peru as well... I'd be interested in other stories about travel, camping, pet-keeping - and expanind out appreciation of different bio-topes in Nature's Context as well. Travel can be problematic during COVID, but since very few of us have the opportunity to travel out into the "wild blue yonder" it's great to experience travel vicariously! Best of luck in your future expeditions and enterprises!
You look more content and relaxed video than the last one. Whatever path you choose I’m here for the ride. I would love to see a video on the journey it takes to bring a new product to market. Especially if an aquarium coop light happens!
Very good, Cory. Thank you.
Yeass finnaly 😍😍i just made my self a cup of tea and i saw the notification this Is the best part of my day 🥰
Absolutely loved the video!
I enjoyed your fish room update very much! I understand people ask questions that have been asked a million times... i think many don't realize they can find answers by searching through your videos or others here on CZcams or on Google. Unless i can't find a variety of answers to a question i have, i will ask that question. I recently acquired limpets from a plant i bought. I did as much research as i could. I know they aren't going to hurt anything in my tank. I thought they were nerite snail eggs at first! lol
Have a great day
I have learned so much from this channel. I also respect your decision to do whatever it is that is priority in your life. I find myself not buying much stuff for my aquariums these days. I have four tanks, stocked, planted and pretty much all balanced out. I don't really need supplies on a regular basis. There are things on my wish list for these tanks but when I ask if it is a want vs. need... The truth is, without you (Cory and Co) my tanks would have never reached the state they are in. With that being said, I added on a room with cement slab floor that I intend on adding some tanks in the near future... Be needing some stuff to make that happen.
Love watching your channel and business evolve
I totally understand your position sir. I hope your business and personal life becomes as fulfilling as ever. If ever i hv been successful with a fish tank or a particular type of fish it has always been due to your spotlights or tank ideas or your website where you gv us a ton of info. Thank you again a lot sir for everything 😁
Still motivated individual 👍. I appreciate the work you share with aquarists .
Room looks great hope to see how it grows
I think we all love just updates on tanks-time lapses of tanks growing, being trimmed, etc.
great video thx for the update Cory. I can see how gettin asked the same questions over n over could get pretty frustrating.. like what should I put in my tank I bet that's num one lol
Thanks for the update. Things seem to be coming along great. I think at this point most of us regular viewers would happily watch your non fish related content. You have to do what's enjoyable for you on your terms. Your audience will adapt.
Looking great!!
You know what! I didnt watch the full video at first. Your amazing dude. Keep doing what makes you happy. I appreciate the videos you create. Whenever I have time I'm watching you. I have to go through the library I'm sure the answer to my carbon filter for top off question is in there somewhere. You rock keep doing you buddy. Peace brother from the great white north.
As a relatively new viewer, I initially was looking for educational content. Now that I have the information I need, I stay to see fish videos. By that, footage of fish and learn about fish I don’t know. Essentially, things I can’t experience with my own aquarium. I’d be really interested in a video discussing what’s been brought back from Peru. Seeing fish room tours. Cool new fish that have been brought into the store. Dean’s breeding updates. Etc
Thank you!