What are the Best Fish to Breed?​ | Secrets of Breeding Fish For Profit (Part 1)

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    0:00 - Intro to Real Fish Talk
    0:20 - The reality of making money with breeding fish
    2:17 - Don't go out and buy a bunch of equipment
    3:45 - Fish you shouldn't breed
    4:35 - Fish you should breed
    6:16 - Basic things you can make money on
    18:05 - Selling complementary products and competition
    33:24 - Wrapping up the video
    #Fishbreeding #Aquariumfish #Fishtank

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  • @AquariumCoop
    @AquariumCoop  6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    *Missed an episode? Watch the whole "Breeding for Profit" series here: **geni.us/BreedingFishForProfit*

    • @B1gHagar
      @B1gHagar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So, I watched King of DIY's "Make $20,000 in 1 Month" video and it pricked my interest. I've been watching a bunch of videos and yours is the first one that makes sense. I'm looking forward to watching the rest of the series.

    • @Neobahamuet
      @Neobahamuet 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well my dwarf puffers decided to breed before i had another tank ready i just noticed eggs tonight under a breeding plant i have hatched a few mystery snail clutches over so they have whatever works its way out. I have nothing to move them to what do i do. Im breeding fancy guppies and mollies too

    • @mikep9341
      @mikep9341 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Howdy I love your videos!!When growing java moss do you grow it in soil or underwater? Thank you for your time

    • @ROBDee-ho9lu
      @ROBDee-ho9lu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikep9341 should be under water.

    • @m.m.aautos6608
      @m.m.aautos6608 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's your thoughts on breeding carbon rili shrimp instead of cherry or blues

  • @butkusfan23
    @butkusfan23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    This was legitimately one of the most honest and most useful videos I have ever watched.

    • @obetrai7177
      @obetrai7177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah man

    • @lohithbs517
      @lohithbs517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Realistically Dazed cmo ci

    • @sharoncostello9836
      @sharoncostello9836 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome info is it not.

    • @dontnerfmebro8052
      @dontnerfmebro8052 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Down to earth, REAL economic discussion of the decisions and consequences in the industry, no fluff or out of touch bs. 10/10

  • @dingzhuxi
    @dingzhuxi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Another tip I may add. Always always get 20 long instead of 20 high if you breed in 20G (small ops). 20 long gives you more room and more “space” for double / triple duty. I do guppy + pearl weed /moss / frogbit + shrimp. I don’t even do shipping and I made about 20- 50 a wk just from Facebook marketplace with 2 tanks. Time spent on tank is about 10 mins a wk doing wc and trimming.

  • @hunterlindsey6205
    @hunterlindsey6205 7 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    well I'm making 175$ a month with 4 ten gallon tanks and I'm only 15 years old and thank you.

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      +hunter lindsey nice work hunter! What are ya breeding?

    • @hunterlindsey6205
      @hunterlindsey6205 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      guppies " mosscows and red endlers " ,cory catfish,and java moss

    • @alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923
      @alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Wow, good job man!!! I breed rabbits, and sell them for 10 dollars each. I am also planning on selling to rural king. They buy rabbits.

    • @alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923
      @alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I want to get back into breeding fish.

    • @TheNuclearBolton
      @TheNuclearBolton 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I’m 17 and I make just $25 more from a day job, 😭

  • @heartlandranchtv4943
    @heartlandranchtv4943 8 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    I've seen every 'fish breeding for money' video on youtube, and this is by far the best one out there. It's great that you threw in so many general business tips as well. Too many people try to turn their hobbies into a business, but they don't even understand the basic fundamentals of business, and just end up crashing and burning. I'm really looking forward to the rest of this series!

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  8 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      +HeartlandRanchTV Thanks, I feel like most people don't want to share the actual secrets because they are afraid they'll stop making their money. The only secret is that it actually takes work to do this and most people don't want to do work. If you don't mind the work then just find something to sell to your local stores and there are plenty of fish that everyone can breed fish who wants to.

    • @chasityraymond2955
      @chasityraymond2955 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aquarium Co-Op so what's the best tank to start out with

    • @FeastingBigfoot
      @FeastingBigfoot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chasityraymond2955 20 gal with a sponge filter and guppies

    • @lyndaevans1132
      @lyndaevans1132 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!

    • @rattyratstuff7125
      @rattyratstuff7125 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i feel like lots of european channels always suggest super easy, or crazy expensive ones. he did generally middle ground?

  • @fraxinus_ash
    @fraxinus_ash 7 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    "What you think is cool... is not what sells" - you hit the nail on the head there! Some people in my local fish club complain that they can't shift their llivebearers, C numbers and L numbers to anyone but other local hobbyists. Here I am having sold out of my current batch of pure endler fry online. Don't get me wrong, I love all these fish they are producing but it doesn't take a genius to work out the issue. The average person doesn't want a seemingly boring fish!

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      People love color and easy to care for in my experience.

    • @fraxinus_ash
      @fraxinus_ash 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      *nods* I've only started tentatively selling fish recently so my sample size isn't huge but I've found that people (including me!) love to buy fry to grow on themselves - a win/win really given how prolific some of these fish are.
      Some great tips here too, particularly for me the part about undercutting and longevity. I had been scratching my head wondering how people sell some of the same things as me for less money on eBay when I know exactly how much it costs in fees and postage; I hadn't really considered that some people might not take the time to work out how much money they actually make on a sale.

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +Ash Jenkins yep plenty of people selling at a loss and think it's a business

  • @sell1fast
    @sell1fast 7 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    Ok Cory we bought 5 fancy guppies 3 cherry shrimp and java moss my 6and 8 year old are going for the millions one guppy at a time . They are very excited . We home school so there new little business is going to serve as a classroom for biology and business . This video as always is great. Watched it twice. Thanks for the advise.

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Sounds like fun :)

    • @alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923
      @alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm homeschooled aswell, but cause I'm a farmer.

    • @alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923
      @alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I plan on breeding fish for extra money in addition to breeding rabbits, and selling bunnies to other breeders and farmers.

    • @danim4372
      @danim4372 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      bill sandford "goin for the millions" i love this.

    • @TatoAV
      @TatoAV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If that is biology and business, then it seems like your homeschool is teached by the parents... So you're one of those people that doesn't vaccinate the kids because they'll be autistic? Just out of curiosity

  • @fishofthenorth3384
    @fishofthenorth3384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Another great video by Aquarium Co-Op. I watched these when they were first published, with absolutely no intention of ever doing it myself. This week, I plan to take my first couple bags of fish over to the store after chatting with them. This channel has done such an incredible service to the aquarium hobby and community over the years!

  • @dominicasoto4585
    @dominicasoto4585 7 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    "Would you buy discus if I can breed them?" -- I appreciated the somewhat British accent when you said this. I pictured the monopoly man presenting you with fish lol

  • @drflame260
    @drflame260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I really gotta thank the Co Op. Your videos prompted me to get my first aquarium 2 years ago, now I have 6, and I've made at least $1500 since the beginning of this year after following your breed for profit series. My Guppies have there own mini economy now and that's more than I thought was possible with what can be an expensive hobby. Thank you so much.

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      guppies are like 50 cents around my way. Seem to breed themselves.

  • @lisac2766
    @lisac2766 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I sold my first guppies!! XD Thank you Cory for your time and advice! I now have a running credit tab at my lfs to fund my hobby :)

  • @chrisgill8608
    @chrisgill8608 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    wow u totally nailed this video...i have yet to see a video like this on utube!!!thanks alot!!! i was that guy that set up 15 tanks from 110 gallon to 5 gallon and ive just been scatter breeding trying to keep up with the market..im sooooo gona go with ur smaller tank and multi "money makers" in tank..im not tryin to replace my job with fish breeding just put a lil back into hobby..i also love how u talk about setting the profite bar.AMAZING VIDEO!!!!

  • @thesabbath100
    @thesabbath100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As someone who has been in the hobby a very long time, I find it refreshing that you have such a grasp on the hobbyist/store owner relationship. Also, very good info on targeting your market. Great stuff! I wish I lived in your area, I'd sell you fish every week!

  • @MegaRandomGuy97
    @MegaRandomGuy97 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You Sir are really good at explaining, you seem like a chill guy. Thanks for the high quality content.

  • @mattkinsella9856
    @mattkinsella9856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Started going back and watching your older videos again and I can't believe what a wealth of great content you've made over the years Cory! I've been a subscriber for years and I don't know whether I'll ever watch it all but I'll definitely try 😊

  • @notenoughtanks6553
    @notenoughtanks6553 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You look so young in this video! Still great information, I have watched it several times over the years and still enjoy listening to you when performing water changes.
    Your videos are one of the reasons I got into breeding guppies, and my most recent tank stand is based off your 2x4 cinderblock build. Thanks for everything you do for the community!

  • @4vendetta1
    @4vendetta1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Dude tis was so fun to watch, im not even thinking of breeding to sell but as someone new to the hobby this was awesome! thanks!

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Glad you enjoyed it :)

    • @GentlemenOverlord97
      @GentlemenOverlord97 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      gayboy

    • @matarese2868
      @matarese2868 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      4vendetta1 same

    • @ErenJeager-pp7nk
      @ErenJeager-pp7nk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @TheNewMC Give it low lighting, 5.5 - 8.0 pH, 6 - 20 hardness, and 59 - 82 degrees Fahrenheit (15 - 28 degrees Celsius), and it will grow.

  • @AquariumCoop
    @AquariumCoop  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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    • @chrisjoneslovell9505
      @chrisjoneslovell9505 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      amazing vid to watch, ive got a 14 gallon tank, im going to get the guppys, as you say i dont need it for pay bills it will be for fun , will update on how it goes

    • @Abears_
      @Abears_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just started a month ago and am breeding guppies. I have Cory cats in my tank as well but hadn't thought about breeding those. Also you made me think that since I've been to my local stores multiple times a week for the past month and no one can keep enough albino Cory's then that might be the way to go. I'll look at doing shrimp as well. I have 2 10g tanks, 1 for females and 1 for all the fry. Love all this info

    • @matthewblevins9712
      @matthewblevins9712 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm new to the fish hobby and I am planning on getting guppies. I also plan on getting other fish as well but would like guppies to be the main focus. Is there any fish that can cross breed with guppies that I should stay away from so that my guppies can keep a good blood line going?

    • @robertlingwood8698
      @robertlingwood8698 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great advice. I have 3 pairs of Cryptoheros nanoluteus. I got them because I like them. If they breed that's just an added bonus.

  • @ambers883
    @ambers883 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your videos! I've been a fan for a few months now and I always find myself getting excited when I see a new upload from you haha you're very informative and I love your passion! Keep up the great work!

  • @WichitaFallFishKeeper
    @WichitaFallFishKeeper 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this older but relevant series. One of the main reasons I started following and financially supporting the channel

  • @mistaskate8715
    @mistaskate8715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was exactly what i needed to hear! Very informative, very blunt (in a good way)! Thanks!

  • @fishingandfish3137
    @fishingandfish3137 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video and and all of your work. Extremely helpful! So much knowledge, practicality and experience shared with us!

  • @ourfamilyaquarium6829
    @ourfamilyaquarium6829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Yesterday we managed to find and buy 24 red cherry shrimp at 50 cents each, a sandwich bag of java moss for 5$ a really good deal for a breeding start up, under 20$

    • @willwinn8559
      @willwinn8559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely 👍

    • @ArieCoccio
      @ArieCoccio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow! You sell??

    • @ArieCoccio
      @ArieCoccio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Send me a message 845 5382738. I’m interested.

    • @MichaelClark-uw7ex
      @MichaelClark-uw7ex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you do it right, in a couple of months, you should have hundreds of shrimp.
      Everyone wants Cherries.

  • @simplelife7246
    @simplelife7246 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Cory, you are badass for making such an informative and honest video. I have a breeding room and do guppies and angels strictly for fun. You gave me a lot of tips. Keep up the good work and I will be watching your episodes. Keep them coming.

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Hasan Cagri Ergen Will do, Thanks for watching :)

  • @russellbeach3207
    @russellbeach3207 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Again perfect timing for me. Been researching this for over 2 weeks. Thanks

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Russell Beach Great, stay tuned for more in this series. It'll help if you're looking to do this.

  • @FishBehindGlass
    @FishBehindGlass 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, great series idea. Interesting getting your perspective on the business side of the hobby.

  • @warman
    @warman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great video. Really took some lesson from this. WANT MORE!

  • @kriswTmom
    @kriswTmom 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an excellent video on breeding, so much valuable info here to digest. Thank you for this- moving on to the other videos in this series!

  • @notenoughtanks6553
    @notenoughtanks6553 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great series Cory! Thanks for everything you do.

  • @phxfish3051
    @phxfish3051 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome vid! really helped point me in the right direction.

  • @lsdfj
    @lsdfj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful info! Thank you for making this series.

  • @TerraMagnus
    @TerraMagnus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG I was that angelfish guy ~15+ years ago! I was focusing on premium strains and it was harder to move them. If I'd just been breeding "mutts", which is what my local customers were moving and were asking for, I could have handled those volume sales. My yields with the premium angels was too good but very few aquarists were buying those premium fish from the local shops.
    So yeah, I could make $2-$5 per fish on quarter size fish... but I had a hard time moving them all if I was yielding ~200-500 fish per week.
    In retrospect, I would have been better off moving junk angelfish at $1 a pop. I would have been in it for less money, and I would have been moving more product more easily.
    There's a lot of hard-earned wisdom in this video.

  • @brent5843
    @brent5843 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Your Videos! You are a blessing to the Fish keepers Hobby!

  • @daisy_fryer
    @daisy_fryer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was really insightful and easy to understand. Thank you ! :)

  • @shesellsfish
    @shesellsfish 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video Cory...really looking forward to the other segments and parts you've got coming up. You're the first person who has really broken it down as to how to actually make a PROFIT from the very start up of just one tank. The 'share the tank' to make more critters to sell along with java or willow moss is a super plan.

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +ShelbyRae Lane Thanks, it's not the only plan the works, but it's one of the easiest ones for people to act on.

  • @shane4956
    @shane4956 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for making this series.

  • @oceangreen5608
    @oceangreen5608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge Cory. You're a generous guy!

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the support :)

  • @snafuph
    @snafuph 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has been a real eye opener for me.just about everything you said was a mistake is what I was going to do.thank you for your time and sharing your knowledge.

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +BOPGUN No problem. I'd say I'm not right on everything, but most of this holds true no matter where in the world you are. But sometimes local markets are different. But I think most people would agree who have done this on any type of scale.

  • @kayla.simmer7540
    @kayla.simmer7540 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very smart and logical video. Thanks for sharing! :)

  • @BC-uu6iz
    @BC-uu6iz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info and tk you for the massive knowledge you are providing to us all

  • @Texasbiologyhelp
    @Texasbiologyhelp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I started keeping fish for the enjoyment. Breeding was a challenge, interesting and fun. I didn't think about selling until I started having a lot of success breeding and getting a lot of offspring. I first was just giving them away, but as I started accumulating aquariums, and the resultant large number of offspring I now have to start selling them just to get rid of them and pay for the food, supplies, water and electricity. My goal was to break even, making a small profit was a pleasant surprise. As I approach retirement it seems like a good way to spend my time doing something I enjoy and making a little money is a great bonus.

  • @ryanwoods5904
    @ryanwoods5904 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very very helpful I just got some trouble go copies from my neighbor and it is his own coach he made them and now I'm making my own clutch with them keep up the good work thank you

  • @bryanjabouin427
    @bryanjabouin427 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best video I’ve seen explaining how to successfully breed fish. Thank you 🙏

  • @58MrMike
    @58MrMike 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Worked for me. After seeing this, I started a relationship with my local store and they buy every month now!
    Took a year; though, but it’s funding my hobby

  • @ciber5650
    @ciber5650 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video, you really teach me valuable tips here, and not just about fish!!!!

  • @guppypuppies9974
    @guppypuppies9974 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cory, thanks for this series! Watched all parts and now we are starting! My daughter and I bought our 1st assorted guppy trio yesterday from our local pet store. We are starting out small and are excited about growing along the way! Thanks a million!

  • @seedymcfly5013
    @seedymcfly5013 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This gave me some good insight! I'm pretty new to the fishkeeping hobby but I will definitely consider the guppy / shrimp/ java moss breeding for the future. An extra days pay a month or so for something I love to do and do anyway?! Can't go wrong :)

  • @moss3682
    @moss3682 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much this video really put it in to perspective

  • @LoveRupee
    @LoveRupee 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber, and novice fish keeper. I have a lot to learn, and this channel will be added to my TH-cam Academy playlist. :) Thank you.

  • @videyohgamer
    @videyohgamer 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    VERY well done! Loved this! Many thanks for the perspective! Love growing moss and breeding shrimp and needed a bit of insight into whether or not it was worth trying to up my output for some cash. I work from home so this is the perfect daily distraction! Great video! I owe you a 5g of java moss for you time!~

  • @TEMPO690
    @TEMPO690 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your time and information. Gratefully appreciated.

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +TEMPO690 no problem, I'm here to help.

  • @1deaver
    @1deaver 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really interesting topic, u don't disappoint Cory!

  • @izzyse7055
    @izzyse7055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great that you are honest, I completely agree with everything u had to say, great video

  • @Au_Aquatica
    @Au_Aquatica 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I "work" at my local pet store. I often come in have a look at their inventory and then just help out around. I did work experience there and have known the owners for 6 or so years. They know me so well I've helped out and when I'm in I get people coming up to me asking stuff because the staff didn't know as much as me and they recommended to ask me

  • @jasonmvallance
    @jasonmvallance 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was good info for any1 starting to think about breeding for profit. I did this back in the late 80`s and early 90`s and i made more $$$ selling sail-fin mollies/guppies/betas and platys than i did with convicts/firemouths/sevrums/discus ect. thank you. this site is always a good place for good info. i am in the process of getting back into the hobby after a 20 year gap, but the best thing is to start off breeding for fun, then when u have done it a few times then swap some of ur juvi fish for store credit, it cuts out some of ur costs and is a good starter way of getting towards breeding for profit. i also made more from plants than any of the so call " expensive fish", the only cichlids that sold well were the dwarfs like blue rams,nanochromis and such

  • @aschroer
    @aschroer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a GREAT series. I love the combo approach to maxamize the tank (guppies, Java moss, cherry shrimp, and maybe a bristle nose). Cory, you said you were going to name some other combos that would work well together. I couldn't find a video or blog on that. Can you or somebody point me in the right direction? Advise is appreciated.

  • @mikorf73
    @mikorf73 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    thank you for the info and your time.

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Mik Orf Thank you for watching and giving me your time. It's a pleasure :)

  • @darrengriffith7529
    @darrengriffith7529 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm using my husbands TH-cam but I watch you all the time for info. You are the most honest person so far on this topic. Love your vids and info. - Rochelle

  • @reggie8370
    @reggie8370 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great eye opener. thank you!!

  • @rjarrett2121
    @rjarrett2121 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    very very very good and informative video! always great content here. I was thinking about breeding endler guppies and growing java Moss, now I'm going to do it for sure! I'm not looking for profit but that would be a plus and now I kinda know how the market works. I'm currently breeding bettas and that is also teaching me a lot!

  • @aquamanofpuyallup8816
    @aquamanofpuyallup8816 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video really brought me back to earth.

  • @aquarium9317
    @aquarium9317 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for all the advice I started breeding guppies and come across some swordtail males from the 2nd generation babies so I'm trying to keep the swordtail DNA going so I pulled all the other males put them in another tank but anyways I started this guppy breeding project not for money but just as a hobby I just got cheep assorted guppies to begin with just to try it out I may try fancy guppies in another tank but I just tried cheap guppies for now and like I said the 2nd generation babies produced swordtail males its all just been experimental but I been having plans of doing more in future but thanks for making this video because I had all kinds of plans of building a giant fish breeding room with angels plecos and guppies I still hopefully want to do that but you helped me keep things in perspective and just start one tank at a time as far as angels and plecos go I'm going to just set up one tank with at least 6 angels to see if they pair off and go from there and I already have one tank with bristlenose plecos one male and 2 female its still all experimental I've learned to be patient and your video has helped me because I wanted to just go out and buy 20 tanks but I'm going to just take it one step at a time and hopefully gain experience along the way

  • @eeyore5198
    @eeyore5198 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I'm in the process of starting pleco breeding (practical fish everybody wants) and planned on putting Java moss in the tank, but I hadn't considered snails or shrimp as well. Awesome.

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +David Ensor The only problem with plecos is the grow out time.

  • @christinacyrus3824
    @christinacyrus3824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for making it REAL. This is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm retired and I'm not looking to get rich, I just want my hobby to pay for itself.

  • @josemontalvo4532
    @josemontalvo4532 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always sold my Plants and big Fry’s for credit to about four shops in NYC. Since then I retired to the West Coast I got out of keeping fish. Now I’m moving back East, so I strongly believe I’m getting back into it. I kept Tetras, because I love them. Water Plants, because the fishes need the cover and food too.

  • @TheAxebitten
    @TheAxebitten 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really loved this video. looking up for the next one. suscribed

    • @TheAxebitten
      @TheAxebitten 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Could you also make a topic with some tips on how to succesfuly run a fish store?

  • @Jerm-Digs
    @Jerm-Digs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video excited the heck out of me because I started a month and a half ago with 4 female 1 male elephant ear guppies, glass shrimp, and 2 prolific plants. Right now I have 24 babies with more on the way as well as shrimp nymphs. As long as I occasionally diversify the gene pool on the guppies I'm excited for the future.

  • @wanaa66
    @wanaa66 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informational video, thanks

  • @RichsFishes
    @RichsFishes 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting insight Cory. Appreciate hearing a pro's point of view on this (even if you are stomping on my aspirations to breed discus but certainly not quitting my day job anytime soon lol). What are your thoughts on paying cash (as opposed to store credit) to local breeders for anything ? Looking forward to hear more about this.

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Rich's Fishes Well any store would always love to pay credit instead of cash. The problem I find is a lot of stores can be overpriced compared to the internet or not carry the products you need. So if you need say a 1lb can of brine shrimp eggs, and your store only carries small vials. Store credit doesn't help you vs just ordering 1lb can from brine shrimp direct. I've met lots of successful breeders who have a few thousand dollars store credit at a fish store with nothing to spend it on really. And once you've established that you'll take credit it can be much harder to get the shop to switch to cash.

    • @RichsFishes
      @RichsFishes 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Aquarium Co-Op Yeah. I understand why the stores would want to offer credit over cash; but I cant imagine ever using that much credit in any local store. Partly because of the prices and partly because they just dont carry what I might need!

    • @OldSchoolFishGuy
      @OldSchoolFishGuy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Rich's Fishes --- Discus are a rather unique market - if yours are at the very top of the BESTEST list, your LFS will pay decent money - the problem is, most of their customers do not understand how valuable those fish can be - I don't know what a LFS would pay for top discus and I certainly don't know what they'd do with second class discus (which are still beautiful to most people), maybe those would sell even better --- you'd need to talk to your LFS for sure

  • @iowadiscus4187
    @iowadiscus4187 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Appreciate the vid, really interesting topic. I'll look forward to future vids on this topic. Coming from a breeder's perspective, I'd like to throw in my two cents. The biggest challenge I have is that store owners will do anything to save money, and will happily buy up cheap fish and let aspiring breeders fold up as a result of a price race to the bottom (the store owner is totally complicit, so why would they be surprised when it happens? They always have the wholesaler to fall back on). The biggest loser is someone who wants to produce quality stock. When a fish store owner can buy runts and fish that were raised locally in poor conditions on the cheap, they do so, knowing the customer might not be able to tell the difference. Then you have a reputable breeder come in with high quality stock, that costs a bit more, and they can't unload them because the guy selling runts he grew in a single 20 gallon tank has cornered the market.
    Another point: I think your analysis overlooks the time commitment that you need to put into raising the fish, though maybe you planned on mentioning it in the future. You only really consider the cost of equipment, which is dwarfed by the hours of labor that go into water changes, etc. If someone does the math, figures out they are making $1.50 an hour for all the work they put in, they may not think it's worth it.

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I typed about 1000 words reply then realized I should just reply in a video and explain problems you're running into etc.

    • @iowadiscus4187
      @iowadiscus4187 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Aquarium Co-Op Awesome, I'll look forward to that. And I want to emphasize that I don't think it's all the store owners fault: they have to keep their store running and I get that 100%. What I regret is that owners buy random people's fish (say, somebody's fish gave birth unexpectedly) instead of being loyal to, and encouraging, small hobbyists who are actually trying to produce a quality product, thereby building a strong breeder-owner dynamic that would be beneficial to the hobby. In my experience, I get the impression owners will buy anything if the price is right, no questions asked. I've never been asked anything about fish I take into a store to sell (not even if they have been in a system that has experienced disease lately!). I think the thing to emphasize is that if you want to sell fish, be prepared to enter a fairly cutthroat, very low return process.
      And of course, I assume you run your store differently (no doubt that there are some really good owners like yourself out there).

  • @rainerjadischke4113
    @rainerjadischke4113 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent advice!

  • @MakoyUnggoy
    @MakoyUnggoy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Interesting vlog, cheers!

  • @elpinchi215
    @elpinchi215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro i love watching your videos your straight to the point you explain with details and you not like these other annoying guys that scream through half the videos

  • @Geckomander
    @Geckomander 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing and informant video!

  • @jojocool555
    @jojocool555 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info, Thanks Cory. x

  • @AmericanAquatics
    @AmericanAquatics 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video man! This was actually really helpful! I have been selling some plants on the side, and made a few hundred dollars last summer! Wanted to get into guppy and RCS breeding, and this video series really helped me out! Thanks a lot!

    • @MichaelClark-uw7ex
      @MichaelClark-uw7ex 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It seems a lot of people are starting to breed RCS, there is a big demand, I'm going to go for the niche market with Orange Pumpkin neocardina shrimp.

  • @matthewodea3295
    @matthewodea3295 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    ive got to say this is b far the greatest vieo ive ever seen well done iv watch up to part 4 going to watch the rest once iv time well done ur spot on

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad you're enjoying them. I tried to give people a real honest look at how I made money doing it.

  • @kbozzie5951
    @kbozzie5951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent series!!!

  • @levisaquatics1537
    @levisaquatics1537 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing video. Loved it!

  • @MyTyeman
    @MyTyeman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome info....love your knowledge on market prices ECT....can see why you have been successful....

  • @horsegirltoyou4339
    @horsegirltoyou4339 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so helpful thank you

  • @joshuahunter4353
    @joshuahunter4353 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting video. Good insight thank you!

  • @alistairbangera
    @alistairbangera 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Video! well done!

  • @FortWayneFishTanks
    @FortWayneFishTanks 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful!!!

  • @diliwilliam363
    @diliwilliam363 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked the way you keep things real. Also i just started keeping fishes 2 months ago and i am in the exact same position. I live in India and i watched alot of your videos i upgraded my first first first ever fish bowl to a bigger one than to a 4 gallon 7 and now 12. I watched your top 5. 10 Gallon fish suggestion and i wanted a pair of multis. However in India it just isnt available or maybe in Delhi. So i was a little disheartened than i thought well lets see what are your thoughts on this and man did you blow my mind and open my eyes. Complementary thing you said woah !. THANKS.
    P.S- Make more of unboxing fish videos I just love em.

  • @TheWheelTurns
    @TheWheelTurns 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice thanks!

  • @Kaalokalawaia
    @Kaalokalawaia 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info. thank you

  • @sell1fast
    @sell1fast 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok so this video was awesome thanks for sharing

  • @damionmarkham9835
    @damionmarkham9835 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Very interesting Cory,
    I drove about an hour to buy 10 RCS,the store owner asked if I was planning to breed them and said she would buy from me.i was planning on breeding not to sell just wanted a successful shrimp tank.Her offer tickled my fancy and thought it would be cool to sell at least once.
    turns out I suck at shrimp keeping
    anyway I enjoyed learning about this,thanks for the video

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Damion Markham Part of the whole " gotta know your skills" part of profiting. It comes down to skill, water make up, temperatures etc. Don't feel bad just move onto something you're good at making :)

    • @blacksheep9505
      @blacksheep9505 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know this is an old post but your water could have been a lot different from the stores water. So it might have not been your fault. You just have to keep trying until you find a strain that works good for your water supply.

  • @veronicaharnden8661
    @veronicaharnden8661 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Cory, I just wanted to let you know you have hit the nail on the head with a lot of your info. I live here on the Oregon coast, and my local pet store has asked me to breed guppies and Mystery Snails for him. He pays me $0.50 per snail and guppy. He gives me store credit which works great because that little bit does add up and I basically don't have to pay for food, filters or water conditioner out of my own pocket. In reference to your comment about not to have too many tanks set up...all I have for the Guppies and Mystery snails is...1 - 10 gallon with my adult guppies and my mystery snails, a 1.5 gallon for the newly hatched snails, a 5 gallon with under gravel filter for newborn guppy fry, and a 10 gallon for the snails and guppies that are getting close to size for selling. Keep up the awesome how-to videos. 1 request though...could you please post more ideas for guppy fry traps kind of like the plastic mesh cylinder one? Thank you.

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Veronica Harnden I'll see what I can do about some more traps.

  • @DocaCorbett
    @DocaCorbett 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great advice. congratulations

  • @williamwhitmore3595
    @williamwhitmore3595 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man your a nice funny guy and you know what you are talking about Thanks

  • @moonshroomrain
    @moonshroomrain 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started by keeping fancy guppies just because I love them, and when I started thinking about potentially breeding, I bought 3 more female and boom. I started getting babies in like 2 months. Then I converted a 20 gal into a fry tank and now I have like 40-50 fry and counting. After they grow a bit I will sell them for a good price on Facebook or Kijiji.

  • @sharoncostello9836
    @sharoncostello9836 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do not comment on TH-cam videos. However, dude you deserve to be paid for this info. This may not be what everyone wants to hear, but it's worth it's weight in gold! I raised fish as a kid, stopped for various reasons want get fish just for fun and as pets in my adulthood again. What I took from this ( I took many things.) Think about the customer, what would the they actually buy and also just how much would they realistically be paying.
    Also what looks cool to you may just not look cool to the public. I also relate your video to other businesses. ( I work in the food industry and I am now planning to start my own small enterprenuer dream. ) The real world experience, advice and business sense you got and give is way better than some fancy pants MBA business guy! Please more business related videos!!!!! They are the bomb!

  • @BenCheeksFish
    @BenCheeksFish 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video!!

  • @deannesherriff3247
    @deannesherriff3247 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really interesting. I just bought a parcel of 10 endlers with a view to making some funds to cover my other fish expenses. They suit my water and are small enough to go in a small tank. I never thought of selling my yellow cherry shrimp. Lol.

  • @DementedCyborg
    @DementedCyborg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    where does one get quality Java moss to start growth with? if I understood you, you said that usually the stuff you buy would be mediocre at best, where do you get decent bits to work with?

  • @joeventurina7535
    @joeventurina7535 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Vids! Thanks!

  • @Diospectre
    @Diospectre 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this channel, keep making videos!

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Dio Ivanov Thanks. Will do! You can help us grow by sharing our content with those who need it and liking our videos :)

  • @jaduenas
    @jaduenas 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tremendous advice. Thanks!

    • @AquariumCoop
      @AquariumCoop  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Javier Duenas Thanks. Make sure you catch up with episode 2 and 3, as part 4 comes out tomorrow morning!