Stuff like this intrigues me. I’m a crop farmer and started reefing because it was just something you don’t see around where I live. Then I started hearing about “coral farms” and that got my full attention. If I could consistently grow out corals to supply a little bit of re sale it’d be a pretty fun side gig.
You see the Coral Restoration Project in Florida use the same technique early in there process. Where conservation dives would put out 5 or 6 small frags very close so they'd jump start the growing process to a viable colony, as self recognizes self, it will grow together. It's a nice technique. The other thing to consider is: how many of us want our tanks to "pay rent". Mr. Caparatta is one of the most knowledgeable farmers in the US. No one is questioning his insight. However, there is a notable shift in mentality when you go from hobby scale to commercial scale. The two biggest are operating cost and employees. I don't need my tank to pay rent. In contrast to that: it's a money sink. It actively consumes disposable income. What I get from it is enjoyment, and an almost meditative relaxation when I sit and watch it. I also need automation because I don't have an employee coming by every day to press a button. So having redundancy does increase variables and adds maintenance; but it also keeps it consistent and adds reliability, so long as the maintenance is performed. But Yes, there is almost no industry which doesn't benefit from a KISS approach. Do I need a fleece roller, skimmer, auto-water-change, refugium, and GFO all on one tank? No. I adore getting insight from commercial farms like Unique, WWC, Tidal Gardens, ACI, Cherry Corals... I can go on. They knowledge they share, and understanding why they choose certain methods is invaluable. But a commercial system is not a 1:1 with a hobby tank. There are notable differences. But the principles are the same.
I've had my passion challenged on so many occasions. I think my old aquarium boss for example fired me because people were stealing from our store. I don't know why he didn't trust me, I felt like I worked myself to the bone and didn't really get seen for it. I hope he regrets his decision because I very much doubt anyone who was in my position at the time would have been early to every shift like I was, never stoll anything, I lived to serve the store and I was just constantly learning so i could support customers with their questions. I will never give up though. I'm somewhat of an entreprenuer myself and I hope one day, I'll have my own Reef Aquarium Store. It's just hard when no one believes in you. I've heard Than say in the past, you can't really do this on your own. And to a degree I can accept that but I also believe there's a degree to which I can do this on my own albeit probably not being as successful as Than, but I also don't like work. If I can run a small business as long as it can financially support me, I will be truly happy.
Every living thing on Earth is exactly the same. Some will do it someone someone will turn to vegetarian even if they love me. Some will eat meat if they're vegetarians. Nobody is the same, no employee is the same. You have good, bad, ugly, beautiful. And absolutely corroded in everything..... And the world is like a heartbeat. Everything goes up, comes down up-and-down...... So what I'm trying to say is never take anything. Somebody says 100% this fish will eat. This algae will do this. This light is good for this. Because every situation is going to be different, no matter what.
I think we need a BRS Investiagtes on these growing techniques!
One of the best BRS episodes. Joe is so knowledgeable and EXPERIENCED.
Stuff like this intrigues me. I’m a crop farmer and started reefing because it was just something you don’t see around where I live. Then I started hearing about “coral farms” and that got my full attention. If I could consistently grow out corals to supply a little bit of re sale it’d be a pretty fun side gig.
You see the Coral Restoration Project in Florida use the same technique early in there process. Where conservation dives would put out 5 or 6 small frags very close so they'd jump start the growing process to a viable colony, as self recognizes self, it will grow together. It's a nice technique.
The other thing to consider is: how many of us want our tanks to "pay rent". Mr. Caparatta is one of the most knowledgeable farmers in the US. No one is questioning his insight. However, there is a notable shift in mentality when you go from hobby scale to commercial scale. The two biggest are operating cost and employees.
I don't need my tank to pay rent. In contrast to that: it's a money sink. It actively consumes disposable income. What I get from it is enjoyment, and an almost meditative relaxation when I sit and watch it. I also need automation because I don't have an employee coming by every day to press a button. So having redundancy does increase variables and adds maintenance; but it also keeps it consistent and adds reliability, so long as the maintenance is performed.
But Yes, there is almost no industry which doesn't benefit from a KISS approach. Do I need a fleece roller, skimmer, auto-water-change, refugium, and GFO all on one tank? No.
I adore getting insight from commercial farms like Unique, WWC, Tidal Gardens, ACI, Cherry Corals... I can go on. They knowledge they share, and understanding why they choose certain methods is invaluable. But a commercial system is not a 1:1 with a hobby tank. There are notable differences. But the principles are the same.
Those of you new to the hobby or unaware who Joe is.. look up Copp’s reef tank on reef central 🤯
You guys make me wish I was a better plumber.
Great series. Joe is a great speaker & your dynamic together is amazing! 🐠 🪸
Each customer’s hierarchy of equipment needs is different. Some of them only want to buy a fish so they can manage a button.
Awesome video, can't wait for part 4 .....cheers ❤❤
Ryan BRS and Cory Aquarium Co-Op should collaborate
You like Eheim stuff? That name really endures. This is a really cool show.
I've had my passion challenged on so many occasions. I think my old aquarium boss for example fired me because people were stealing from our store. I don't know why he didn't trust me, I felt like I worked myself to the bone and didn't really get seen for it. I hope he regrets his decision because I very much doubt anyone who was in my position at the time would have been early to every shift like I was, never stoll anything, I lived to serve the store and I was just constantly learning so i could support customers with their questions. I will never give up though. I'm somewhat of an entreprenuer myself and I hope one day, I'll have my own Reef Aquarium Store. It's just hard when no one believes in you. I've heard Than say in the past, you can't really do this on your own. And to a degree I can accept that but I also believe there's a degree to which I can do this on my own albeit probably not being as successful as Than, but I also don't like work. If I can run a small business as long as it can financially support me, I will be truly happy.
It would be nice to have shows like this also available on Spotify!
Working? When they are relying on working?
@ozone: Ya, but the water looks magnetic tho…
…gotta have a canary fish…
@50:06 ya, they aren’t honest about their lifestyle, and pick something they won’t do. You have to know who you are, or no one can help you.
Every living thing on Earth is exactly the same. Some will do it someone someone will turn to vegetarian even if they love me. Some will eat meat if they're vegetarians. Nobody is the same, no employee is the same. You have good, bad, ugly, beautiful. And absolutely corroded in everything..... And the world is like a heartbeat. Everything goes up, comes down up-and-down...... So what I'm trying to say is never take anything. Somebody says 100% this fish will eat. This algae will do this. This light is good for this. Because every situation is going to be different, no matter what.
How y’all sit there for four hours without food or smoking a jay or something lol