Sounds like you're good & ready to move on. Farming, any farming is a tough business. I hope you get your place cleaned up & sold for a good price. Good luck in your new pursuits!
It’s very unfortunate I came across your channel during the end 😕you seem like a very stand up man. Watched a shit ton of your videos the day I found ya was very happy to see someone passionate in keeping fish especially synodontis. And at the size of how you’ve done it amazing systems it’s beautiful. We all have to move on from things we’re used to . I feel the burnout man but to your extent I can understand. Throw up market place listings man people will definitely buy. Would love to grab a few dozen shrimp and maybe synodontis and albino farlowella if you still have any bud. In NJ just let me know 😊Thanks in advance. This was an amazing chapter in your life can’t wait to see what you have in store for the future brother.
All good here, time for new exiting projects not related to aquaculture, i am looking forward to it, just have to get through cleaning the place out...haha
Burn out is definitely a bummer. At the end of the day you have to do what is best for you and your family. Your mental health is what is important. It's unfortunate how lucrative this business can be but also how fickle it can be😢. I've been working on creating a business breeding and selling fish but in all honesty my business model isn't necessarily profitable. I care only about breeding species that I find interesting and those on the CARES list, which tend to be only viable for niche hobbyists. I've considered building a fish farm in the future but again logistically it just doesn't seem sustainable long term for the fish I'd prefer to breed. You've been in this game for a very long time! It took me years to finally do it but when I finally bought fish from you it was the first pair of CARES fish I'd ever bred! They definitely helped me learn about breeding and producing. I'll be buying the next pair of breeding fish from you soon (those manacapuru will really enjoy their new home!). Find what you enjoy and just have fun with it! It's hard to find joy in a hobby that's turned into a job. A different avenue will likely give you some fresh prospective and new passion. Enjoy it as a hobby instead of a job. I've most definitely learned that when the hobby becomes your job it can easily be one a chore instead of a fun thing to enjoy. I wish you the best Andres!
It sucks to hear about this, I got a group of blue angels from you a couple year back while I was in high school. They are big and gorgeous now, and have been producing perfect offspring for me. I hope your future is brighter and you get a clear mind. Take care my friend.
Sounds like you're good & ready to move on. Farming, any farming is a tough business. I hope you get your place cleaned up & sold for a good price. Good luck in your new pursuits!
Thanks for what you have produced. So many amazing fish. Good luck with your future.
It’s very unfortunate I came across your channel during the end 😕you seem like a very stand up man. Watched a shit ton of your videos the day I found ya was very happy to see someone passionate in keeping fish especially synodontis. And at the size of how you’ve done it amazing systems it’s beautiful. We all have to move on from things we’re used to . I feel the burnout man but to your extent I can understand. Throw up market place listings man people will definitely buy. Would love to grab a few dozen shrimp and maybe synodontis and albino farlowella if you still have any bud. In NJ just let me know 😊Thanks in advance. This was an amazing chapter in your life can’t wait to see what you have in store for the future brother.
Andres, I have a small fish farm in Brazil. I am interested in your consulting, specially on the Clown loaches and synodontis.
Do you have a local Aquarium club? What you can't sell, maybe you can contact them. They will typically take the donations and will pick up.
Sorry to hear about the closing
I bought panda garra years back from you no issues and healthy
Thank you and good luck to your future
All good here, time for new exiting projects not related to aquaculture, i am looking forward to it, just have to get through cleaning the place out...haha
Burn out is definitely a bummer. At the end of the day you have to do what is best for you and your family. Your mental health is what is important. It's unfortunate how lucrative this business can be but also how fickle it can be😢. I've been working on creating a business breeding and selling fish but in all honesty my business model isn't necessarily profitable. I care only about breeding species that I find interesting and those on the CARES list, which tend to be only viable for niche hobbyists. I've considered building a fish farm in the future but again logistically it just doesn't seem sustainable long term for the fish I'd prefer to breed.
You've been in this game for a very long time! It took me years to finally do it but when I finally bought fish from you it was the first pair of CARES fish I'd ever bred! They definitely helped me learn about breeding and producing. I'll be buying the next pair of breeding fish from you soon (those manacapuru will really enjoy their new home!).
Find what you enjoy and just have fun with it! It's hard to find joy in a hobby that's turned into a job. A different avenue will likely give you some fresh prospective and new passion. Enjoy it as a hobby instead of a job. I've most definitely learned that when the hobby becomes your job it can easily be one a chore instead of a fun thing to enjoy. I wish you the best Andres!
Do you have any fish that can go with fancy goldfish and koi? Looking for cold tollerant fish in the Orlando temperture range.
Let me see what i have and can get for you,what size pond or tank
It sucks to hear about this, I got a group of blue angels from you a couple year back while I was in high school. They are big and gorgeous now, and have been producing perfect offspring for me. I hope your future is brighter and you get a clear mind. Take care my friend.