How To Make Money From Your Aquarium!

[@PrestigeReef]

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[@gabesreef]

I'm sorry you are sometimes feeling stressed about putting out a video weekly but I so very much appreciate that you do this so thanks for your help. You are brilliant and happy reefing

[@PrestigeReef]

Thank you Gabe You are one of my most loyal followers :D

[@gabesreef]

@@PrestigeReef damn right lol

[@annareef1539]

I'd love to own a fish shop, who doesn't want to be surrounded by fish all day

[@PrestigeReef]

It's probably harder work than it looks

[@Sam.osborne__]

I work at my lfs both of you are right😂

[@kajallison8896]

Prestige Reef that’s why you hire people who are smarter than you

[@enzoalmeidadasilva5513]

When I first got into the hobby I had the fantasy of selling coral to pay for my tank. Soon realized it would take more time than I expect

[@PrestigeReef]

lol that is very true :p

[@papabeepbeep2727]

We had close to a dozen LFS in my metropolitan area prior to the 2008/9 recession. We are now down to three and one of those is a satellite store of the other. This is not counting the big box Petco and Petsmarts. I was speaking with an owner of one of the ones I regularly visit and he was telling me how tough business is these days and how he might not be able to continue with the shop. I’d be very, very cautious about opening an LFS these days.

[@915Mang]

Fragging is relaxing for me. Its nice when you can make a little bit of money. Its also nice when you can help someone else out

[@PrestigeReef]

Totally agree, I only sell frags to shops, everyone else gets given them for free :p

[@RogueAquariums]

Nicely done video Ryan. Buying second hand equipment is a good way to start with out breaking your wallet. Other variables come into play as well like the size of the tank and the equipment you’ll need for your reef to thrive.

[@PrestigeReef]

Thank you Rogue. Pretty much everything of mine was second hand at first

[@TurulHEMA]

I understand the stress of wanting to put out content. It can be very stressful at times; like a nagging thought in the back of your mind reminding you that you haven't made a video in a while. I just want to say that I appreciate your channel and channels like it. It has really helped me with my own saltwater tank!

[@PrestigeReef]

Thats really good to hear :D

[@2pleez122474]

Your very right about putting out video’s!! Especially quality ones like you do! I do very much appreciate all your hard work and efforts. Your work shows through in your videos as they are always very well put together and very well thought out and nicely worded all coming together for a very enjoyable video!!! Thanks again!! 😁👍🏻

[@PrestigeReef]

Always good to see the $1.99 King pop in :p Thank you for your thoughtful comment

[@joeymerrell8585]

I've recouped the cost of my entire setup from three bounce mushroom I bought over 5 years ago. Back before they were in style and were dirt cheap. And I dont even sell online. Just a few locals and my lfs.

[@PrestigeReef]

Wow that was lucky :)

[@lunaticrider209]

Gonna give it a shot as well. Thanks for the good tips and positive attitude.! Cheers from California

[@PrestigeReef]

Good luck :D

[@foracal5608]

Ya know since the hurricane (Harvey) I had no corals in my two salt tanks and well now I have moved and your videos have been inspiring

[@PrestigeReef]

Sounds like someone is getting some new corals soon :)

[@dragonskinstudio]

Id love to get bounce. Btw great job man i took a peek at your shop well done

[@Randy8460]

If you want a og bounce and live in ny I’ll give you a good deal on a fragged baby

[@dragonskinstudio]

@@Randy8460 im in england

[@jenniferxjeffrey]

@@Randy8460do u still have?

[@InappropriateReefer]

I'd also love to be a part of a LFS one day... although not so much on the actual operation side, lol!

[@PrestigeReef]

I'm kinda the same as you... I'd like to own one and spend all day looking at the fish but not actually do anything... Living the dream :p

[@eegernades]

I work at an lfs and it is pretty much a good gig. The best part is those 40% discounts on anything in the whole shop. The bad side is that my money goes back to the shop.

[@patrickcarpenter6258]

You are helping us so much thank you!

[@PrestigeReef]

Thank you :)

[@korikamon8628]

Love the content as always

[@PrestigeReef]

Thank you

[@Iwakeuptired]

I have a question, I have tangs, clowns, bangaii and some hermits and peppermint shrimp for clean up. My dream fish is a lion fish, specifically the dwarf variant. Can I put the lion with the current residents or will it need its own set up? Also, I agree so much with everything you just said. I’m a cancer survivor and live on a pension right now, I always wanted a marine set up but couldn’t afford a few thousand... I got my fist set up recently, 4 foot (don’t ask me how many litres cause I don’t know) 🤷🏻‍♀️ originally a fresh water tank, modified with a protein skimmer, large canister filter and makeshift sump, nothing drilled... lines everywhere... came with a blue tang (who carked it on the 20 minute ride home) one very sad occilaris clown, a depressed Bangai, 3 very fat peppermint shrimp and more damn Aptasia than I’ve ever seen in my life. I paid $300 AUD so about £150 give or take. Then I got 3 decent sized acans, about the size of my hand, a cute little elegance, and a large pulsing Xenia for $60 (£30) then got 2 zoas colony’s and a huge toadstool for $90 (£45) and then I found a yellow tang, blue tang, clown pair, and a double headed medium sized hammer coral for $300 (£150) all of this was all second hand, shut downs or people wanting to go in a different direction. It’s saved me a ton of money, especially on the fish. A yellow tang alone retails for around $200 where I live. I fully intend to frag my corals soon as I’m confident I’ve got their care and feeding under control. All corals I looked for quick growth rate above what I actually want right now.

[@crazwolf9825]

Making money isn't a priority for me with this hobby. That said, i have had thoughts of trying. Thought of selling phyto and rotifers a while back, been culturing for a couple years now, small money, yes, but has a possibility for repeat customers and a need to grow larger, turn my culturing station, into a culturing lab. Was just some thoughts, don't really have the motivation to start advertising and then making appointments for pick up. I have enough crap going on as it is. I also have made some recent purchases at a frag swap that i would like to try make a few bucks on someday. Among my many purchases are a few that stand out, a hydnaphora (something i haven't seen in the shops), a 6 colored acan, ( another i have never seen, seen rainbows with 3-4 colors, but never 6, it's a bit slower growing than the others, but has started producing more heads since purchase about a month ago. an atomic mushroom, (super bright orange mushroom) thats the one i have higher hopes for, nothing like a bounce shroom, but was $80 in his store when he had 3, the last one he had at the swap for $60, couldn't resist.

[@malakbelial7562]

Another great video

[@PrestigeReef]

Thank you

[@oxiac6006]

I got clownfish that just laid eggs and they are the only kind of clownfish I’ve seen look like my clownfish so when the eggs hatch I’m going to put them in my smaller tank so one can breed with my ocelaris clownfish

[@PrestigeReef]

Sounds like a plan :)

[@garymcconnell1072]

Still great video

[@budgetaquatics8506]

Awesome video

[@PrestigeReef]

Thank you :)

[@konstantinpersephone1339]

I'm jealous you have a bounce!

[@PrestigeReef]

Don't be jealous of the hole it left in my wallet :p

[@jeong-hoconrado9774]

I'm gonna try some of these

[@PrestigeReef]

Let me know how they work out for you :)

[@RipVanWinkle_Nature_Discovery]

Do a vid about your frags?

[@PrestigeReef]

I will at some point

[@DannyTillotson]

That'd be a good watch. I second that.

[@schrodingers_catboy_9882]

I'm supposed to be saving for a car, but this gives me a good excuse to buy more coral

[@PrestigeReef]

lol just says its an investment ;)

[@schrodingers_catboy_9882]

It may not be a bounce but I just bought a hairy mushroom and it's a nice coral

[@PrestigeReef]

Nothing wrong with that, some of the most beautiful corals aren't expensive

[@kajallison8896]

Lol a heater exploded in your hand!!

[@IkanHiasLaut]

Agree man 👍

[@PrestigeReef]

:D

[@bencolaizzi1399]

In the US none of the tanks are even close to that price

[@thefishylife6823]

I'd give anything to own a fish store!! My credit is terrible from medical bills so I don't think I'd ever get a loan from any bank! I'm currently breeding rainbowfish and several others like African cichlids and make a couple hundred a month but spend it all right back for fish food substrates etc. Even recently bought a 100 gallon that fish breeding paid for!!!

[@PrestigeReef]

Sounds like you've mastered the breeding side, just need to work your way up little by little :)

[@larryraderstorf2852]

A have a panther grouper

[@PrestigeReef]

Nice!

[@SynergyLondonElectrical]

What’s your favourite shop in London? Or best 3 shops in London???

[@PrestigeReef]

I dont actually shop in london so I don't know I'm afraid

[@SynergyLondonElectrical]

Ok thanks.

[@TheBritishMelonn]

Very recently bought an OG bounce :)

[@PrestigeReef]

Nice! Do you mind if I ask how much? 2 arms and two legs?

[@eegernades]

@@PrestigeReef I'm planning to get one. But I'll sell my brothers leg for one instead.

[@TheBritishMelonn]

@@PrestigeReef $650 CAD for 0.5". That was a discounted price as it was from a friend. Worth around $750ish

[@jonathanrichards5024]

You fucking rock

[@بِلَادٱلرَّافِدَيْنبِلَادٱلرَّ]

I would start one used but I live where no one keeps aquariums, or they're extremely overpriced and the people don't want to negotiate.

[@PrestigeReef]

Thats the sort of environment where its a good place to start, obviously there is a cost attached to it though

[@kajallison8896]

This is gonna sound stupid, but create a advertisement that says you will buy imedately and sell in another area

[@adamh7155]

I do enjoy your videos and watch them week in week out but but i believe Buying second hand is damaging this hobby, not supporting your lfs by buying second hand makes more and more shops close down

[@PrestigeReef]

I understand your point of view, however I've spent a lot of time with industry manufacturers and retail stores, the average life span of a new hobbyist is just over 1 year before they give up, this hobby has an incredibly high turn over rate. Most second hand equipment is almost brand new, and the people that are buying that equipment then go on to purchase livestock from the retailers. These new people may not have entered the hobby if the expense was greater. Most stores see online stores as the enemy rather than people that are selling second hand.

[@reefkeeper503]

lol How much is exactly one arm and one leg?

[@PrestigeReef]

Double the cost of 2 hands and two feet

[@ladyreef3844]

Second hand all the way

[@PrestigeReef]

Good tactic

[@daanvandongen1422]

I missed it by 2 minutes 😢

[@PrestigeReef]

Dont worry there will be another next week :)

[@fishydave3108]

I missed the show :(

[@PrestigeReef]

Dont worry there will be another next week :p

[@theideaofclips5481]

Hello 👋

[@PrestigeReef]

Hi...Are you the person thumbs downing me? :p ;)

[@theideaofclips5481]

The answer to that is no the only time I thumbs down some one is when I tell them why.

[@PrestigeReef]

lol I know... I checked your liked videos playlist and can see I'm in there... Thank you :)

[@robertedwards9961]

Why in the world would anyone pay £499 for a small, ugly coral? This hobby was a lot more enjoyable before it became a contest to see who was gullible enough to pay ridiculous sums for ridiculous corals.

[@OSSOYT]

Make money don't spend it

[@PrestigeReef]

If you spend it wisely you can make money while spending it :p