Fiji, Tonga, Pukani Stock Issues

[pluikens]

I was shopping for rock at BRS for a new build and was shocked to see so many out of stocks. Can BRS confirm that more rock is on the way and if so, when? Is this by chance related to the ban and subsequent withdrawal of the ban on Fiji rock and coral making its way through the supply chain?

 

[tautog83]

ive asked a couple times now and no answer, so i dont know..

 

[JaimeAdams]

The lack of rock is indeed a result of the short ban of collection in Fiji. The dry rock is shipped by cargo freight and the transit is a long journey. While the ban in Fiji was indeed lifted it is still going to be in the 6+ week range before we see retailers be able to restock the various types of rock.

 

[Scurvy]

Not so sure what to believe at this point....

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/w...ported-wild-rock-is-done.378830/#post-4628066

 

[JaimeAdams]

Not so sure what to believe at this point....

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/w...ported-wild-rock-is-done.378830/#post-4628066

My statement above was based on us, as a BRS authorized dealer, calling our sales rep and asking about the rock situation. We were told that the ban was lifted and that they are simply waiting on the rock to arrive, but that it would still be another month in a half until it would be back in stock.

 

[cpschult]

Thanks for reminding me to order some rubble!

 

[Redleg]

I couldn't wait the 6+ weeks. Ordered reef saver Monday morning and got it yesterday.

 

[TexasTodd]

It seems like there are always LOTS of out of stock notices on BRS spread over all product areas. It's a great site but I don't understand the overall stock issue.

 

[Bouncingsoul39]

This lack availability exposes the false assumption that dry dead rock is any better for the Reef or the environment than live rock. It is the exact same rock, harvested from the ocean the exact same way, yet it is dried out before shipping instead of being shipped preserved and refrigerated. In my mind, I imagined dried Pukani was all leftover rock, harvested long ago and sitting in warehouse somewhere in Fiji. But that is not the case. The rock has been harvested quite recently. Just food for thought.

 

[Peter Clark]

I wish we could backorder rock with their 10% off sale now. :-( Oh well.

 

[HB AL]

Maybe call some lfs's around and see what they have on hand.

 

[UNCFAN]

It seems like there are always LOTS of out of stock notices on BRS spread over all product areas. It's a great site but I don't understand the overall stock issue.

I agree with TE - seems to be more stuff on out of stock on BRS site lately.

 

[Ryanbrs]

Hi,

The out of stock rock is absolutely related to the temporary ban. I am not there for the conversations but the information that has been conveyed to me is they are releasing 3 shipping containers for us but they have not left the port yet because they are waiting on final paperwork. I totally understand this is pretty frustrating but there isn't much any of us can do other than wait on the Fiji government. For what it is worth a few months ago we donated $10,000 to the local conversation and sustainability project. We are making real attempts to find legit solutions for everyone involved. https://www.adeproject.org/donors/

In relation to other out of stocks on the site, they are higher than normal and we are jamming purchase orders out at an unprecedented rate. However, the community is buying all of this stuff faster than ever and our suppliers are just plain having difficutly keeping up with the rapid and unexpected increases. We just had another purchasing manager join the team this week and we are jamming but I do apologize for the inconvenience.

 

[siggy]

However, the community is buying all of this stuff faster than ever

Is that Due to More entering the hobby ?

 

[Ryanbrs]

Is that Due to More entering the hobby ?

I'd say the hobby is growing for sure. I think a big chunk of that is people are staying in longer because they are more successful. That also means larger tanks and additional tanks.

http://www.americanpetproducts.org/press_industrytrends.asp
Saltwater Fish 2.5 million households (2017-2018)

https://web.archive.org/web/2016020...ricanpetproducts.org/press_industrytrends.asp
Saltwater Fish 1.3 million households (2015-2016)

 

[siggy]

https://www.adeproject.org/donors/

It's too bad the Rain-forest get all the press and dollars

http://www.americanpetproducts.org/press_industrytrends.asp
Saltwater Fish 2.5 million households (2017-2018)

Thanks for the peek inside. That explains the three Pet franchises Popping up about 10 years ago, one on three of four corners of a main intersection and dog & cat food/products accounting for the BULK of sq-footage.

 

[chipmunkofdoom2]

I'd say the hobby is growing for sure. I think a big chunk of that is people are staying in longer because they are more successful. That also means larger tanks and additional tanks.

http://www.americanpetproducts.org/press_industrytrends.asp
Saltwater Fish 2.5 million households (2017-2018)

https://web.archive.org/web/2016020...ricanpetproducts.org/press_industrytrends.asp
Saltwater Fish 1.3 million households (2015-2016)

Good links, thanks for the information. I wasn't aware that anyone had attempted to quantify saltwater aquarium ownership.

Also, funny, more people have horses than saltwater fish. Not knocking horses of course, to each his own. It's just funny to think that if you walked up to a random person on the street and asked if they had horses or saltwater fish, they'd be more likely to answer "horses"

 

[siggy]

It's just funny to think that if you walked up to a random person on the street and asked if they had horses or saltwater fish, they'd be more likely to answer "horses"