I got into this hobby with a self-challenge to keep an entire reef system taking nothing directly from the ocean, keeping only "captive bred" or "aqua-cultured" livestock. Philosophically I feel this is the long-term future of the hobby and I was curious if it is possible today.
I started my...
Sorry my tank has been up since 2011 but here is a shot of my tank
EVERYTHING IS IN NUMERICAL ORDER FROM 2011 TILL NOW. See how an ugly tank can go to something very presentable
Pic: March6th 2018
Very interesting in-depth article on expanding aquaculture of aquarium display species.
Farming Nemo: Breeding Aquarium Fish to Save Wild Species, Coral Reefs
Collecting tropical fish for the aquarium market is depleting wild populations and harming coral reefs. Conservationists are...
I found this 4 pt article about how U.S. aquaculture/breeding facilities fared after the storms and their current status. Thought I would share.
https://www.reef2rainforest.com/2017/09/15/after-the-storms-the-aquarium-trade-checks-in-part-14/
I'm in the process of setting up a 40 breeder, and I was at the LFS today picking up some "live" rock (live only in the sense that it got wet for several months in their curing tank) to get things started. I figured I'd ask them what their opinion was on the Florida aquacultured stuff.
They...
Check it out guys I will be posting a better thread once I have my pictures organized! Keep reefing and enjoy! Im looking for a sponsor ! Someone point me & the girlfriend in the right direction!!! Canadian Business opportunity At US/Can border ! :)