A Tour of Dong Zou's AcroGarden - Part 1

Come along as I take a tour of Dong Zou's AcroGarden. This is part one of a two part series.
Dong has a PhD in chemistry and worked for several pharmaceutical companies in various therapeutic areas, including anti-inflammatory, cancer, pain management and anti-infectious diseases. He developed his first interest in marine invertebrates when he was working as a post doc at the University of Virginia.
Dong has been in aquarium hobby since he was in college and initially focused on keeping fancy designer goldfish and discus. He got into the saltwater hobby in 2004 after setting up his first marine fish tank for a Nemo and after he discovered the Boston Reefers Society.
About 10 years ago he cofounded his first company on drug discovery. Soon after that, he was able to combine his passion for coral and his experience in the pharmaceutical industry and cofounded a new company, eCove BioMarine. This company focused on aquaculture coral for drug discovery and bone grafting. His current company, AcroGarden Inc, was then founded to hold the intellectual properties and to study coral farming.
AcroGarden is now Dong's primary focus. The company produces aqua-cultured coral, mainly SPS, for the hobby.
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[@burtminshew4812]

Dong has a psychological skimmer! 😂😂😂 Man this is a great video Keith!

[@allytrudie864]

It has been 5 months. Time for more Dong videos!!! I could listen to this man’s information and humor for hours.

[@dmc3489]

Dong has forgotten more reef knowledge than most of us have. This was a master class in coral keeping, Thank you for an excellent and informative video!

[@erikanderson7223]

Dong reminds me so much of the reefers from the 90's and 2000's, refreshing.

[@captivebredcanada]

Great video. can't wait for part 2.

[@cory5386]

Dong needs his own show! Please keep him on the channel!!!

[@christopherm.7310]

This man enjoys life to the fullest and it shows. Loved seeing his tanks and I always enjoy when he's on the podcast. ❤

[@joshua_w]

Could listen to Dong chat about reefing everyday. So great to see his systems thanks Keith.

[@cut419ram]

Love the info! The reverse sump and reasoning for it makes a lot of sense.

[@michaelbazzy4856]

This guy is the best. What a pleasure to see his setup. Thanks Keith.

[@ReefRondo]

Amazing guest as always. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video Keith. Love it! and thank you Dong!

[@DhG4410]

Dong is fantastic. Wish I knew about him when I was in Boston.

[@PeterAndWillAnderson]

Thank you Keith!

[@opethmike]

Fantastic video. I am learning a lot from this gentleman. Zero BS.

[@Messier87_M87]

Ive learned so much from Dong, such a great guy! Great video, Keith! It’s always a treat visiting Dong. Can’t wait for you to have him back on the live stream.

[@BIG-ES-]

Yes!! Dong is such a badass, just made my day Keith. Thank you
P.s. Keith, your camera shots of coral and tanks are top notch

[@StrugeLabs]

learned so much! Hilarious guy and very passionate. Love to see it

[@Alex_Correa]

Gotta love Acros!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love to hear what Dong has to say!
Thanks for sharing!

[@swordsman111982]

Going to need a whole video on that Xenia refugium.

[@maikhessel8282]

Top Video.

[@bobbyknox9258]

This guy is a legend

[@elianderson9883]

WE LOVE DONG! WE LOVE DONG!

[@ballejoreef4599]

Awesome Monday treat!

[@christianharvey5803]

Fantastic video. Fantastic host, fantastic interviewer.

[@sunnygoold9449]

Wow - my main light is SB Reef Lights - still going strong. I have a XR15s (Gen4,5 and 6) and still I stick with this light... probably going to move over to Radions on my next build with some T5s

[@queencityreefs]

Great episode 👏🏻 👌🏻

[@docforestal]

i Wish i was a little closer to visit Dong's store- He obviously knows his stuff, I would love to chat for hours on coral etc. Nice video - his store/home is super impressive - make me wonder about making a xenia reactor :) - cheers

[@attackcustombaits8446]

dong love watching needs his own channel I would watching all 😊

[@mikedelape6609]

this guy is awesome

[@skier2252]

dong is the best, could watch you two every live stream! I have a question if you guys get a chance, Does Dong use/like ozone in his facility?

[@ReefBum]

I am fairly certain he does not use ozone.

[@UnderwaterDreamsUWD]

Dong is back again, great keith. Keep em coming more.

[@NickM92]

Gotta love Dong!

[@wwmaMitzie]

wow, learn a lot!

[@born2beashooterjosh397]

I still have an sb reef light led fixture too and its almost 10yrs old still works havnt been usin it the last 6mo but getting ready to start using it again lol

[@jerryzhao3026]

24:26 Damn i saw that PC rainbow, now it's in my tank haha

[@Acidrain50001]

8:41 that smooth blue and purple coral!! Would love to purchase some of that. (On the right behind the green) What is that called?

[@burtminshew4812]

I hope this series goes to at least part 20 episodes.

[@EugeneRu777]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@StubbyAcro]

Where's part 2?

[@deanfielding4411]

Very true about mushrooms. I will never put them in an SPS tank again, I can’t get rid of them and the sting or stress other corals.

[@robertleffler4286]

Man he's pretty smart 😅

[@billssaltwaterheaven]

You need Dong on again!!

[@ReefBum]

He is back on soon.....check out the schedule: www.reefbum.com/rappin-with-reefbum/

[@billssaltwaterheaven]

@@ReefBum Awesome.. the man is like an encyclopedia. Lol.

[@tomg5405]

He has 0.4-0.5 phosphate? 😮

[@mohamadosman9236]

Bounce mushroom = hemorrhoids