NPR Article

[AquaSump]

Hey Everyone,

Cool article on NPR friday about "Reef Addicts".

here is the web address:
http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/201102043

 

[mutateddogbone]

$500 for a clam? sounds like ben affleck is getting ripped off hahaha!!!

 

[imnotanerd]

That shop looks awful I saw this article as well to me it doesn't make much sense. Too many "fly by night" places around not really the place I would trust with alot of my money you would think with such huge contracts they would have a nicer building and set up.

 

[mutateddogbone]

i dont think its a shop, i believe its more of a grow out room for pre-distribution to clients, which in that case it actually looks pretty well put together. i dont see anywhere that its open to the public and where he's actually getting the animals looks like a typical wholesaler setup.

 

[imnotanerd]

But I would think he would have to have some sort of a show room that is well put together with tanks so clients can view that when trying to get ideas on what kind of a set up they want so why not show that in the video rather than the holding area?

 

[mutateddogbone]

well if you listen carefully, the name of the wholesaler is merit imports. the guy probably has an account with them and the "celebrity" clientele probably never would go into a showroom to begin with. if P-Ditty said that the guy could make a nice tank and took care of him, im sure that other ppl would take his word for it.

 

[imnotanerd]

Didn't listen to a word the guy said due to not having speakers I just know it wasn't the best looking set up ever. Oh well some people are ok with nasty set ups wholesaler or not.

 

[mutateddogbone]

well from the looks of it, doesnt seem like you need the nicest things around to get good clientele, just high quality livestock at the right price

 

[AquaSump]

Ya this guy basically is the "Tank Guy" for all the famous people in NY. Pretty sweet job if you ask me......

 

[mutateddogbone]

i agree. theres that old sayin love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life