How is the economy affecting you and this reefing hobby
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:hahaha: stupid me is in the middle of an upgrade :afraid:
buying corals and fish has been difficult, gotta scrimp and save.....but likewise there have been LOTS of great deals on the boards which helped me put the system together. Turned the lights back to 6 hrs, skimming on a timer as well. Right now I'm looking into every way to save a few watts here and there. Giving up the reef will be more detrimental to me than a li'l less $$$ so I'mma keep on keepin' on :rock:
buying corals and fish has been difficult, gotta scrimp and save.....but likewise there have been LOTS of great deals on the boards which helped me put the system together. Turned the lights back to 6 hrs, skimming on a timer as well. Right now I'm looking into every way to save a few watts here and there. Giving up the reef will be more detrimental to me than a li'l less $$$ so I'mma keep on keepin' on :rock:
Well for me, I do sales for the Residential Construction Industry, My wife worked for the same company and got laid off the week before Xmas, sales has dropped at least 80%, were hanging in there, it was a choice of cutting back on corals or food, My kids have lost allot of weight since Xmas, just kidding. I'm trying to go thru all my extra stuff and see who wants to trade for corals, there allot of people in the same boat, but we'll survive !
Well i have been cutting back since December first sign NO BONUS for 08, then January, no increase this year and the same month 10% cut across the board for 3 months and 15% to all senior management.
Well that was a dessision made by 90% of the 20,000 + Johnsonoutdoors employee world wide.
So i make my own fish food, uses baking soda for ALK, Epson Salt with mag flake to last longer and uses Scripps water which is FREE turn off and dettach chiller and shorten the light schedule and it works.
Well that was a dessision made by 90% of the 20,000 + Johnsonoutdoors employee world wide.
So i make my own fish food, uses baking soda for ALK, Epson Salt with mag flake to last longer and uses Scripps water which is FREE turn off and dettach chiller and shorten the light schedule and it works.
Last weekend we attended the LA Golf Show to research the possiblity of promoting a new show in the golfing industry. Attendance was extremely disappointing, as were the exhibitors. When you see half the venue half filled with ShamWow, chair/neck message, and Spine-doctors-R-us, you KNOW the promoter was pretty desperate to fill booth space!
We too lost about 15% or our original exhibitors due to this insane ecomony (PFO, Jeff's Exotic, Eshoppes, etc.) Obviously now is not the time to start a new expo venture; we'll instead work on improving the Marine Aquarium
Expo for now and perhaps expand to a second location (South Florida, etc.) once the econmic crisis is over. As for the show coming up, we really don't think attendees will balk at our $10 entrance price...it is still a bargain, however I am concerned nonetheless that people will spend less $$$ on corals and such. Those who are going are certain to see some wheeling and dealing I suspect. We'll see in a few short weeks. Can't Wait!
Kevin
We too lost about 15% or our original exhibitors due to this insane ecomony (PFO, Jeff's Exotic, Eshoppes, etc.) Obviously now is not the time to start a new expo venture; we'll instead work on improving the Marine Aquarium
Expo for now and perhaps expand to a second location (South Florida, etc.) once the econmic crisis is over. As for the show coming up, we really don't think attendees will balk at our $10 entrance price...it is still a bargain, however I am concerned nonetheless that people will spend less $$$ on corals and such. Those who are going are certain to see some wheeling and dealing I suspect. We'll see in a few short weeks. Can't Wait!
Kevin
Can't buy crap
Hello Everyone,
I just starting reefing about 5 months ago. I would like to aggressively start growing my reef but economic circumstances caused a major halt in my plans. I currently work for Downey Savings and Loan which got bought out by US bank and really don't know the future that it holds. Will the branch I work at will remain open? Because of this uncertainty, I can't go on a reef spending spree. I have other financial obligations i have to honor before my reefing. That is why I am looking for like killer deals when it comes to corals. I hate being a cheap a## or a penny pincher, but the economic crisis has forced me to be very frugal. I am deeply sorry if I have offended anyone selling corals and I have offered less. It is tough times and my saltwater tank at the end of the day gives me a piece of tranquality and peace. That is why I am hanging on a thread to continue my hobby and not close shop. Best wishes and we will get thru this together. :beer:
Hello Everyone,
I just starting reefing about 5 months ago. I would like to aggressively start growing my reef but economic circumstances caused a major halt in my plans. I currently work for Downey Savings and Loan which got bought out by US bank and really don't know the future that it holds. Will the branch I work at will remain open? Because of this uncertainty, I can't go on a reef spending spree. I have other financial obligations i have to honor before my reefing. That is why I am looking for like killer deals when it comes to corals. I hate being a cheap a## or a penny pincher, but the economic crisis has forced me to be very frugal. I am deeply sorry if I have offended anyone selling corals and I have offered less. It is tough times and my saltwater tank at the end of the day gives me a piece of tranquality and peace. That is why I am hanging on a thread to continue my hobby and not close shop. Best wishes and we will get thru this together. :beer:
I'm one of the vultures that is actually taking advantage of the situation; I was able to get into the hobby because someone else wasn't able to stay. I bought a whole setup for a good price and had a nice base to build off of as far as cycling and maintaining goes. I've also gotten a few items from people that were breaking down tanks and looking for cash. My wife and I both have good jobs that we appreciate very much right now.
