Day 5 of Recovery from TEXAS WINTER STORM 2021 - checking for survivors in first breeding vat

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3 жыл бұрын

Fifth Day of Recovery and Assessment of Losses Due to the “Valentine’s Day Massacre of 2021”
During the recent weather event, our heating pumping systems were not adequate to maintain water temperatures, which dropped to 55°F (~12.5°C) for long periods of time. Today was our fifth day of recovering from massive losses of fish and attempting to assess those losses, a process that will continue for several more days.
Today brought the start of breaking down breeder vats and inventorying survivors and removal of dead fish from Greenhouse #3.
We've had lots of requests for a GoFundMe, so we set one up.
Here's the link: gf.me/u/zkkazc
We also had requests for a donation method that will accept PayPal, so we set up a FundRazr.
Here's the link: fundrazr.com/a1mRpf?ref=ab_49...
Anyone that donates can ask Charles a questions that will be answered in a video on our channel.
The overwhelming outpouring of support from the fish community has been humbling and so appreciated. Thank you all!
Carl

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@pato7694 3 жыл бұрын

Came because of Cory’s recommendation but here to stay to see how things go for the long term. Watched all of your videos today. Wishing you the best.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Cory has been great. Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Amen🙏🙏♥️

@AuthorNancyKimball 3 жыл бұрын

Your perseverance is so inspiring. Fellow Texan here and will keep watching for opportunities to support your recovery efforts.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Susie (wife and business manager) says I'm just stubborn. I prefer persistent. Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Yes♥️🙏🙏🙏 and prayers for your family too!!

@justbaquatics2512 3 жыл бұрын

Let's get this channel to blow up.......

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

yes🙏🙏🙏♥️💯

@rexena1381 3 жыл бұрын

Came from Bentley Pascoe channel. I can't believe that any fish lived. This event, watching your videos has left me speechless. You determination and hope is inspiring.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Overall, I suspect around a 90% mortality rate, but it looks like we'll be able to rebuild many of the breeding colonies. Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Inspiring beyond words ♥️💯🙏

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Love Cory and love you guys!! I know I have told you I've watched that video over 10 times... it is so good and incredible! It really gave us a glimpse into what a real fish farm is and the heart and soul that you put into it! The quality of your farm is like none other for me.Thanks for taking the time and especially during this trying time! I was also wondering and I appreciate you sharing about the ammonia levels because I can't even imagine what you went through!! I'm here to support leaving a like, a comment and sharing your story out! Thanks for all you doing and sharing with us!! Off subject we have a beautiful German Shepherd as well nothing better🙏♥️🤗🌿🐟🌿

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Our ammonia levels continue to approach zero as the plant filters catch up and dead fish are removed. I need to find a way to tag Cory and Aquarium Co-Op so they know how much we appreciate them. Charles

@snarleyshark8824 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best fish youtubers I've ever seen. Hes one of them people who have so much knowledge that he grabs your attention whenever he talks. Sad it took this tragedy to find this page but cant wait too see the comeback. Good luck!

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are working on recovery. We've had some good news and some bad news about our breeders as continue inventorying. Yesterday's video, to be posted today, was a pleasant surprise. Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

I'm leaving comments likes and being as interactive as I can on this channel to help support this beautiful Farm and this incredible fish keeper!!

@thomaskong5 3 жыл бұрын

You guys should set up a gofund me campaign! Found your farm through aquarium co-ops video and was really inspired by how you guys run your farm through the plant filtration.

@voluntaryismistheanswer 3 жыл бұрын

Truly, nature knows best.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Cory at Aquarium Co-op does amazing work, and we hope to have him out again. We've had lots of requests for a GoFundMe, so we set one up today. Here's the link: gf.me/u/zkkazc The overwhelming outpouring of support from the fish community has been humbling and so appreciated. Thank you! Carl

@ryanwilson5936 3 жыл бұрын

I came from Cory’s huge group also. I remember watching his tour video of your farm. Awesome place. I hope for a stress free of a recovery as possible!

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. When this (our recovery and the pandemic) is over, we hope to have Cory and Aquarium Co-Op down for another tour and a couple of fish collecting trips. Charles

@ryanwilson5936 3 жыл бұрын

@@goliadfarms7029 That would fantastic for everyone involved! Keep your chin up Charles, there is a great community here and a lot of us would do anything we could to see you guys back up and running. 🐠🐟🐡

@extremechimpout 3 жыл бұрын

You should keep doing these videos! I LOVED the tour video with Cory and has been hoping to see more from you ever since. Just to bad it's under these circumstances. You are my favourite internet fish person to watch Charles

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are trying to do daily videos. Carl should be posting one from the this morning soon. Hint: we had live fish in a breeding colony! Charles

@kimberry9724 3 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry this happened. It’s amazing to see that despite the devastation to your operation, you’re still soldiering on and going through the recovery process. I’ll definitely be keeping tabs on your channel and cheering you on. You got this!

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

💪♥️

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We will recover. Charles

@brushitoff503 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, Here from Australia thanks to Cory, been watching for a few days now. Hope it all works out for you all.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Cory and @aquariumcoop have given us so much help. Charles

@voluntaryismistheanswer 3 жыл бұрын

I may not be able to watch all the way through (after losing my breakfast yesterday morning), but I am happy to let it play while I water change if the views can help. God bless the duckweed and I hope you bounce back better than ever soon. It has been a joy to watch the community unite to help. Best wishes rebuilding.

@voluntaryismistheanswer 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't watched all the way through, but @IFG is donating his adsence revenue from his video on this, too- what a good guy. God bless Texas, and Texans!

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you letting it play! And, thanks for the kind words. You should be able to watch the whole Day 6 video that I'll publish tonight. It has good news and live fish! Carl

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

@IFG contacted us about the video. That is incredibly kind of him, and we're overwhelmed by his support. He has a video from about a year ago when he come out for a tour of our operation that lets your see what it was like before this winter storm. Please go check it out. Carl

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

@@voluntaryismistheanswer We really appreciate IFG and I need to know how to contact him to thank him. I'm not that social media savvy. If it breeds, bleeds, and breathes, I'm good with it. Charles

@TheToadMang 3 жыл бұрын

Came here after watching Cory’s video. Staying because of your hard work and dedication to the hobby. It sucks when I lose one fish I can’t imagine how bad it is to lose a whole breeding colony of fish.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're here and enjoying our videos. We're big fans of Cory's, too. He really helped us out by publicizing our situation. Carl

@Youzack1 3 жыл бұрын

My heart goes out to you guys. Your episode with Cory is one of my favorites and I had literally watched it a few days before seeing yesterday’s post. So sad..

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

We had a better day today. Carl will be posting that video soon. Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best for sure 💪❤️

@AWildGrickit 3 жыл бұрын

I'm here because of Aquarium Co-op's post, but holy cow I absolutely love your setup. My heart breaks for your losses.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Cory and Aquarium Co-Op have been very helpful. Someday we hope to host them here again. Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

The best of the best these guys 🙏♥️

@acetruax 3 жыл бұрын

Came from Cory & so sad to see others facing the same situations as many others in Southern Texas. I lost all but a hand full out of my 8 tanks. Wish you a speedy recovery.

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Our hearts go out 🙏🙏🙏

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

It's so sad that so many Texans lost their fish. Cory and Aquarium Co-Op have been an incredible help to us. Charles

@spotnikitty 3 жыл бұрын

Having toured Goliad Farms a few years back I was saddened to hear of the damage and loss of fish. Hopefully the recovery is quick and successful. If anyone wants to see a fantastic way of breeding large quantities of fish, or even just a super cool system, this is the place to go. Just a great concept and wonderful people.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Were you here for the 2008 ALA national convention? Charles

@hylianmahey962 3 жыл бұрын

So so sorry to hear about all you are going through. ❤❤

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We will recover. Charles

@SuperMontagner 3 жыл бұрын

So heartbreaking. Hoping that you find more in your other vats. Your positive attitude is amazing

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

We had a good day today. Charles

@dolcevita5411 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to see such a loss for you and your wife. Please keep posting updates, would like to see your recovery and regrowth. I am a small hobbyist that watches aquarium co-op. I have watched all your videos, and my heart goes out to you all.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and for watching our videos. We'll keep posting. Carl

@TheILLTechnics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you guys pushing forward! All the best! ♥️

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Susie (wife and business manager) says it's not possible for me to quit. She calls it stubborness, I call it persistence. Charles

@alexlock5844 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss keep strong and your be OK. You got a good bunch of people around you. Many blessings

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We had some good inventory results today. Charles

@samuelolson3017 3 жыл бұрын

Big big love from Minnesota 💚 keep up the great work and hope it all gets smother soon

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Today was a much better day. Charles

@dirtyoldfarmhand3 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. Please keep posting videos.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We will be posting a more positive video today. Charles

@armstrong1708 3 жыл бұрын

As a fellow fish keeper my heart breaks for your loss, stay strong and you will recover, if only we had more people in the hobby like your self, you're natural setup is outstanding 👏, keep going, stay strong, we send our love from Belfast Ireland 🇮🇪💙❤💪

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are continuing on.We've begun inventorying breeders and backup breeders with mixed, but encouraging, results. Charles

@armstrong1708 3 жыл бұрын

@@goliadfarms7029 thats great to hear charles, i look forward to you're next video upload to see how things are getting along, stay strong and thanks for the reply, Anthony

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it the most incredible setup you've ever seen 🙏🙏🙏♥️

@armstrong1708 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypaigeflynn4512 its absolutely amazing and the fish are beautiful. I love the natural setup if only more breeder's where like this, i would love to come and see here one day but unfortunately im in belfast Ireland 🇮🇪. But its on my bucket list, just so sad what happened with the storm but i think they will bounce back with a vengeance, it's just stunning. Can't wait for the next update.

@August_Duwell 3 жыл бұрын

My condolences on the massive losses. Glad to see you aren't giving up! Keep it up and I'll do everything I can to help support you. I have some various live-bearers, cichlids, and other species in breeding that I'd be happy to supply as breeding stock if they would ever be desired. Your level of knowledge and experience is amazing. Really appreciate the videos and hope you continue sharing as the farm rejuvenates and after it's running at full tilt again! Thank you again and best of luck with the restart.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. After we finish our inventories, we may take you up on that. I see no way to give up; the surviving fish deserve to keep going. We plan to continue informational videos even after we complete the inventories. Today's video discusses our recirculating and plant filtration systems. Charles

@Jstroman221 3 жыл бұрын

I know they are hard to make but I'm really enjoying these videos and learning about how your system works. Hope you keep documenting the recovery and turnaround would love to follow and eventually support when you are able.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Later today a more positive video will be posted with live fish! Charles

@aqualifediy1400 3 жыл бұрын

Also watching from India. Wish you a speedy recovery.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It looks like might have we lost our Puntius arulius, which if I remember right is an Indian barb. Charles

@karastewart5480 3 жыл бұрын

I watched the aquarium co op video of yalls tour 3 times. I’m so glad you have your own channel now!

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoy the channel. Thanks for your support! Carl

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!!🙏♥️

@dprofessor3238 3 жыл бұрын

New Mexico pulling for you. Your strength and perseverance is inspiring

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. By the way, Goliad Farms, Inc. was originally Santa Fe Tropical Fish in Santa Fe, NM. Charles

@dprofessor3238 3 жыл бұрын

@@goliadfarms7029 I know. Wish you were still here (for my own selfish reasons). I would LOVE working with you. I have missed the fish industry since I worked with Bob Grauer at Aquatic Imports of Colorado in the 90s. Kinda want to do it here now...but, thinking of moving to Florida. Really have a lot of respect for you guys and your knowledge of aqua farming. Keep the faith and know you have support still here in NM.

@joejefferies11 3 жыл бұрын

Keep trucking man. You will build it up again.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are on the road to recovery. Charles

@MrsBJPalmer 3 жыл бұрын

I've been a subscriber since Corys video last year. You have an amazing farm, and it will heal itself. But, the lost species are tragic. With time and friends in the hobby, you could be bigger and better than ever! Prayers for your health and strength to persevere. 🙏❤

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We have begun inventorying breeders and had some good news today. A video about that should be posted later today. We have offers of breeding stock descended from our fish, and we will take those offers when we've completed our assessment. Charles

@keveminson5098 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos they are very interesting and full of information best wishes.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We will continue to post videos. Charles

@latikadidi3338 3 жыл бұрын

Your 1st video brought me to tears. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers for your recovery. 🙏

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. A more positive video will be posted later today. Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🙏

@paulstingray 3 жыл бұрын

I saw the original video of your farm and thought it was quite awesome and then only just realised you’ve started your channel again. I’m glad you haven’t given up with crazy weather other there!

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are already watching the tropics! If El Nina holds up, it'll be an active hurricane season. Charles

@dvd5542 3 жыл бұрын

Keep strong!

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

We will! Thank you. Charles

@justbaquatics2512 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you guys getting there... I did see Cory original video on you....keep going through it......

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are continuing. Cory and Aquarium Co-Op have been great. Charles

@leejones7803 3 жыл бұрын

Watching from wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 good luck with the clean up thoughts with you

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are mostly finished with clean up, although I found a large, dead, rotted Hypostomus plecostomus in a vat today (that's in today's long video to be posted soon). Charles

@MridulSinghMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Hope all gets better as time progresses Charles and all

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Charles

@foreverautumn2315 3 жыл бұрын

I had watched Cory's video long ago, the one of his tour of your farm, and I was so impressed with how you raised fish...!!! And hopefully will continue to do so... we're all pulling for you...

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We will continue and will recover. Charles

@caewalker9276 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Coopy. I fell in love with the farm after watching Aquarium Co-op's video.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Corey and Aquarium Co-Op have been incredible. Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

💯❤️

@JohonTheMighty 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see the quick progress

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Our current recovery phase, inventorying breeders, will take a while, but it's in progress. Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing ♥️🙏

@herpdiversity9152 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see that your channel grew so much.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Hey herp incredible isn't it? Have a great day my friend! ♥️🙏

@quinmallory 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched every bit of footage of your greenhouses I can find one of these days I'd like to mimic your setup. Cant wait to see you up and running strong again.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We will video document our rebuild of Greenhouse 3 this summer. Charles

@belindahepworth5708 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Belinda from Australia enjoying your show

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We hope to continue to provide videos for your enjoyment. Charles

@andywrollo2915 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck from UK. Subscribed. Love your doggies too. ❤️👍

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Oh the German Shepherd mine's laying right here beside me now ❤️❤️❤️🤗

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Oso and Maya also say, "Thank you!" Charles

@NickyAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hoping for fast recovery. 🇵🇭

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Charles

@laurag1076 3 жыл бұрын

Yes came from co op... love from Australia!!! Take carw

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Aquarium Co-Op and Cory have been extremely helpful. Charles

@colorguppies 3 жыл бұрын

Your farm is inspiring! I have been admiring your mollies for a long time now. Had several great convos with Greg Sage in the past about mollies he always brought up your amazing mollies!

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are already planning our molly recovery. Charles

@colorguppies 3 жыл бұрын

@@goliadfarms7029 can’t wait until I am able to purchase a few! I

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Color Guppies 🤗🙏💪❤️

@colorguppies 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypaigeflynn4512 I can watch videos of Goliad Farm every single day. 🙂

@bookiebrown7012e 3 жыл бұрын

I live this guy I've been in the fish trading business since 6yrs old I'm 39 now god bless this uy hes the reason i go to the pet shop today i wish god blesses you with a store from here bigger n better amen

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are beginning our recovery. Charles

@mathewpoole3589 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to offer what support I can from Australia

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We used to raise a lot of rainbowfish before some earlier disasters (Hurricane Claudette and chilodenella) and are considering starting them up again. Charles

@mathewpoole3589 3 жыл бұрын

@@goliadfarms7029 Yeah I've seen some of your vids before during auto plays, but as it's a background noise thing I've never subscribed. But now it's time I got behind you and showed you some support. I just wish that I was in a better position to do more for you.

@IAmmlskOG 3 жыл бұрын

Dude had no idea you guys were posting videos! Subbed with alerts!

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@IAmmlskOG 3 жыл бұрын

@@goliadfarms7029 sorry to see everything you are dealing with out there after watching these.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

@@IAmmlskOG Watch yesterday's video that should be posted later today. It has a much more positive outcome and has live fish.

@Crftbt 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the explanation of the mulm. :)

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I should do a more in depth discussion of mulm. That should be a riveting video... Charles

@Crftbt 3 жыл бұрын

@@goliadfarms7029 it is too some of us! :)

@LthrWrstlr1 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I found your channel. I'm sorry you're going through such a major set back again so soon after the hurricane. But know that your perseverance is inspiring. I think your dogs might have had their fill of cichlids by now though. Or is that even possible? ;)

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are recovering. The dogs seem to have an insatiable appetite for well-aged, expensive sushi. Charles

@Magical_turtle 3 жыл бұрын

I found out about you from IFG. Wishing you a full recovery and future prosperity. Stay tough 💪🏼❤️

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! @IFG was incredibly kind to make the video about us and donate the ad revenue. We are overwhelmed by his support. He also has a video from about a year ago when he come out for a tour of our operation that lets your see what it was like before this winter storm. Please go check it out. Carl

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

IFG is amazing 💪❤️🙏

@Magical_turtle 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypaigeflynn4512 Hi Mary! 💖 Yes, you can tell IFG has a big heart. I’ve been missing Father Fish! Be back on the stream soon! @Carl I will absolutely check that out! You have an incredible place there.

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

@@Magical_turtle ♥️🤗 just always glad to hear from our friends ♥️♥️♥️

@sirGnano 3 жыл бұрын

The Co-Op sent me. :D Wishing you all the best.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming. We're big fans of Aquarium Co-op

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

💯

@Ztifflarn 3 жыл бұрын

Dont forget Sweden. I saw that video with Corey and was amazed by your building. Hope u survive it

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We will recover. Charles

@Ztifflarn 3 жыл бұрын

@@goliadfarms7029 I am really glad to hear that and love that you got ur own channel now.

@LadyKej 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to learn more about your sump system and what you use the sump for since there is no filtration. Your set up is fascinating!

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We will do a video documenting the entire system including plant filtration. Charles

@deedra54 3 жыл бұрын

My heart breaks for you and all the fish lost. I'm just curious is this kind of loss covered under insurance in anyway? I just can't imagine. A life time of work. Prayers or whatever you belive as you continue to push through this.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We haven't been able to get livestock insurance, or for that matter structural insurance on greenhouses. We are working on recovery and will be back. Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Great comment and I had wondered the same!!I know unfortunately a lot of times when it comes to livestock it's done from the heart!! This is an incredible story and I hope leaving likes and comments helps!!!♥️🙏

@EliBelcherBeatbyeli 3 жыл бұрын

Cory from aquarium co op sent me here, support from Arizona ❤️

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Cory and Aquarium Co-Op have really helped us. Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

💪❤️

@moutaintopfish1597 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry this happened been keeping fish long time about 45 years make my own lights and filters gave you a subscription

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I would like to hear about your lights and filters. Charles

@moutaintopfish1597 3 жыл бұрын

Most of my filters are sponge filters made from pvc and sponges from the dollar tree a few are fountain pumps with sponges cut to fit. Lights are plastic gutters with led under cabinet lights from Walmart others are old fixtures with led bulbs I have 5 tanks I built out of old glass. Still using my old metaframe 10 gallon stainless steel most of my stands I built as well thanks for asking

@chubzaquatics257 3 жыл бұрын

That really sucks to say the least but with the loss of some comes more

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

We will recover. We had a good day today as a video to be released shows. Charles

@jasonreding6453 3 жыл бұрын

Could you guys pull some of the OB and other hybrid cichlids out of the sump to restart a few colonies? I know they won't be linebred for the specific colours you had developed but at least get new strains started? Would make for a very interesting video if you show the selection process and stocking of the vats. All the best!

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

The fish in the sump also took a big hit, but we will be pulling out what fish we can. That doesn't help on species where you never use fish you aren't entirely sure of, but for the aquarium and hybrid strains it can work. That's a good idea for a video and we'll consider doing it after we get through inventorying breeders in vats. Charles

@whitesmokeguitarful 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it up. I came from Cory too. Best of luck.

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

💯💪 I'm trying to read all the comments and leave a little something for the algorithm!! What a beautiful place and a channel I look forward to seeing so much more from!!!

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Cory and @aquariumcoop have been great. Charles

@mihaiboldor1985 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you will keep filming well beyond this tragedy. Love your farm! I saw you have a problem with your drains beeing clogged by snails. You coul use a pice of net used for your fry hotels, role it in a cigar shaoe and stick it into the drain. It will stop snails blocking the drains.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That is a great suggestion and we will implement it! Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Me too I'm looking forward to seeing more!!!

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

@Boldor Mihai - Check out our Day 10 video. Your solution for our blocked drains was mentioned in the video. Unfortunately, you weren't mentioned by name, but I gave you credit in the description. We plan to show your idea implemented in a future video, and I'll make sure Charles mentions your channel in the video. Carl

@elissajackson5140 3 жыл бұрын

Hang in there Charles. :(

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We will. Charles

@blaznmax8877 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to Cory's video of his visit is his I found you guys hope for the best

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cory and Aquarium Co-Op have been a great help. Charles

@red77ashley 3 жыл бұрын

❤️

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Charles

@davewoods8717 3 жыл бұрын

*I'm new here so this might be WAY out of character* but I keep expecting a bit of anger to come out.. I know I'd occasionally walk off to kick a tree or yell at the sky.. This is a real lesson for me on how to handle hardship -thank you for sharing.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's really kind to say. Charles' stoicism and optimism is inspiring, and has been grounding for the rest of us though this ordeal. Carl

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

We've experienced a number of disasters over the three decades so I have some experience at kicking trees (which can hurt). I go through a quick burst of anger at the Universe and then hunker down to soldier on. I call it persistence, Susie (wife and business manager) calls it stubborness. Charles

@COOPERSCICHILDS 3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Charles

@jaredl2239 3 жыл бұрын

Here by Cory's recommendation!

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Cory and Aquarium Co-Op have been huge help for us. Charles

@ericsearcy6940 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a noob, but have you ever tried carbon dosing (sugar or molasses) to immediately lower the ammonia levels? Since the high levels are only temporary. The nitrates would remain in your system for your plants.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

We have large recirculating systems (75,000 gallons of water) with plant filtration. Once the temperatures rose, we finally got sunlight, and we removed over a ton of dead fish, the plant filtration kicked in and ammonia has dropped sharply toward zero. Charles

@raymetcalf8392 3 жыл бұрын

I seen a Convict in one of the videos of surviving fish in the last couple days at the back and in a walk way I think. I think there were OB Zebras in with it .

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen a Convict, but really hope some made it. The Peacock cichlids seem to fared better than mbunas and New World cichlids. Charles

@Crftbt 3 жыл бұрын

Plastics become more brittle as the temperature goes down. Might help explain some of the plastic splitting.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

True. I was surprised that the vats would crack at such relatively minor temperature differences. Charles

@wise9022 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏼

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Charles

@Alucard45000 3 жыл бұрын

Had this happen to me once, but I only had a 400l tank, but it's still not fun at all.. Only way i knew some were still alive were that one of the plecos blinked at me and after that it was a rush to slowly heat the water and get power back, it had been off for a week while I was on vacation. Only lost 2 fish out of the 20 or something I had in there.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

It's disheartening to lose fish. We are looking at how to harden our systems since we fear such storms and outages might become more common. Charles

@looneyirish007 3 жыл бұрын

Cory's tour of your farm introduced me to your amazing work. After seeing a vid of what happened the other day i was deeply saddened to see how badly you were effected by it. I will drop a few Euros on your gofund me page on tuesday. Hopefully it helps. Greetings from Dublin, Ireland

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Please continue to watch as we recover. We are doing a video today recapping our progress and showing some underwater footage of surviving sump (feral) fish. Charles

@Jstroman221 3 жыл бұрын

Are the "gutters" slanted down to the sump, how does overflow water make it to the sump?

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

The floor gutters are flat. As water flows out of the vats, the water level rises past the lip into the sump. So, as long as water flows into and out of the vats, water flows over the lip into the sump. We'll try to post a video describing this. Charles

@lisamcdowell6666 3 жыл бұрын

Wow my heart breaks for you! Is there a way we can help support your rebuild?

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Of course a Like and Subscribe always helps. Also, we've had lots of requests for a GoFundMe, so we set one up today. Here's the link: gf.me/u/zkkazc The overwhelming outpouring of support from the fish community has been humbling and so appreciated. Thank you!

@ellabrown100 3 жыл бұрын

When you open your store back up I want to buy cherry shrimp from you. ❤

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Our Cherry Shrimp did well and we will be offering them soon. Charles

@ellabrown100 3 жыл бұрын

@@goliadfarms7029 that's great! I breed them in Arkansas and I worry about them surviving the cold. I guess yours have that gene.

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Oh these Cherry shrimp are amazing 🦐🦐🦐❤️❤️

@bluebowser3121 3 жыл бұрын

You should breed Convict Cichlids with Parrot Fish to create Jailbird Cichlids. I've been thinking of this hybrid for years and no matter how hard I try to popularize the name I don't have the followers to do it.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting name. We do have Texas Convicts, Convict Cichlid X Texas Cichlid. Charles

@thezebrafinch4650 3 жыл бұрын

*“The Valentine’s Day Massacre”* I love the name 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

That's because I'm so good (NOT!) and coming up with names. Charles

@thezebrafinch4650 3 жыл бұрын

@@goliadfarms7029 So it’s official!!!!! This incident will be called : The Valentine’s Day Massacre

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Keep on keeping on thanks so much love ♥️🤣

@thezebrafinch4650 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypaigeflynn4512 God bless you 🖤🖤🖤

@snoopysrc 3 жыл бұрын

Goliad Farms sorry about the loss of your breeding fish

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Today we had some better news about breeding stock. One of our Aulonocara species had losses but the breeding colony mostly survived. For three other fish we lost the breeders, but have surviving backup breeders. Charles

@MridulSinghMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Just a though (and from observations I've made and recorded in journals and logs): Fish that reproduce in numbers and in short time also die back relatively quickly (think most poecilia, multifasciatus, convicts, etc). That could be a reason why convicts are not too hardy.

@MrsBJPalmer 3 жыл бұрын

Logical. Why not?

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like a reasonable hypothesis. So far, early in our inventory of breeders, we're finding Peacocks are faring better Mbunas. Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Mridul your knowledge is beyond words my friend ❤️🙏🙏🤗

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrsBJPalmer ❤️🤗

@MridulSinghMusic 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypaigeflynn4512 Thanks Mary! I only speak of my observations and experience

@richardstanks6454 3 жыл бұрын

Uk pointed to the channel from aquarium co op seen the original vid too

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

❤️

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Cory and @aquariumcoop have been great. Cory says doing the @ thing might allow them to see our appreciation of them. We'll see. Charles

@jamesshepherd2480 3 жыл бұрын

Shout out to the coop.......He a good egg 🥰

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Cory and Aquarium Co-Op are great. Charles

@canzaquatiz3610 Жыл бұрын

Convict's are really good at hiding

@goliadfarms7029 Жыл бұрын

They did hide well, and we have lots of them in both Greenhouse1 and 2 floor gutters and sumps. They are great parents and manage to reproduce despite all the other fish. I've since trapped a pair of Pink Convicts and have a big batch of fry from them. Charles

@MulligansIslandCP1 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could help. Would love to lend a hand, but Im in Oregon

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We have an Oregon nephew who had trouble in high school. He was sent down here. After a summer of Texas heat and working in our greenhouses, he returned to school. Charles

@justbaquatics2512 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man if I lived out there I'd help out without question.....

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Charles

@justbaquatics2512 3 жыл бұрын

@@goliadfarms7029 just watched the recent upload some good signs there.... I see a lot of fish tubers trying to get it out there how hard hit you guys were...... I look forward to watching you rebuilding stock. My new favourite fish channel keep tanking...big fan from England

@chadtitan4159 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to here you lost whole colony’s of species. Also loosing your genetics 🧬 breeding programs you where working on. I’m just in shock and really sad about your whole situation. Keep making the videos. Hopefully more positive videos to come.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm hoping to find some survivors of each strain to restart from or to acquire stock from customers. Charles

@roterakaten636 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man. From kansas. I know some people up here that own a lot of convicts and other fish of breeding stock size your out of due to the massacre. Just an offer but I can talk to them and see if they wanna ship you some breeders

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and we will certainly considering taking you up on your offer after we complete our inventory of breeders. Charles

@gamin8440 3 жыл бұрын

Love this channel, hope everything go back to normal soon, best luck. (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡

@goliadfarms7029 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching our videos. We are returning to normal and should be back up to full production next year. We did lose a few species/varieties of fish but are acquiring breeding stock from our customers. Charles

@muddypalmsera 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a go-fund-me? If not you should start one.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

We've had lots of requests for a GoFundMe, so we set one up today. Here's the link: gf.me/u/zkkazc The overwhelming outpouring of support from the fish community has been humbling and so appreciated. Thank you!

@justbaquatics2512 3 жыл бұрын

🪴🌿🪴🌿 nature's filter.....

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, disasters form ecosystems. Think the K/T event 65 million years ago. Charles

@justbaquatics2512 3 жыл бұрын

@@goliadfarms7029 absolutely.... but oh boy your farm is amazing I love all the plants around the tubes and the flooring area we're u let fish go too its absolutely amazing set up.....

@MARKluvsAZcards 3 жыл бұрын

Do you sell T-shirts? Ur shop could make Extra money on those 💎

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

We're considering doing that after we get past this crisis. Carl

@MARKluvsAZcards 3 жыл бұрын

@@goliadfarms7029 😃😀

@user-ql4oz1ot8j 3 жыл бұрын

молодец2 5

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

I was not able find a translation. Charles

@tropicaltanklover2160 3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't feel right to "like" this video because of the sad content... I feel sad losing 1 fish in my aquarium nevermind this scale of loss ☹️

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are recovering and there are happier videos. Charles

@ryankemme1452 3 жыл бұрын

If I had a vacation would you allow someone to come in and give you a hand

@ryankemme1452 3 жыл бұрын

I’m from Cincinnati Ohio and love how you do your filtration system

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

We will be allowing visitors in the future. We have had a graduate student intern here. Charles

@pamelapilling6996 3 жыл бұрын

I am hoping that my small amount of participation by subcribing, watching, liking and commenting will help with some revenue from KZfaq. I will be watching to see if there is any other ways to help as I understand it can take a long time for FEMA funds to come through so you can rebuild lost stock. Your operation completely impressed me when Cory came through and filmed his episode. I love how you use nature as a full partner in your operation.

@goliadfarms7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are inventorying breeding stock to see what survived and have had some good news today. Cory and Aquarium Co-Op have really helped us a lot. Charles Charles

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Same I'm even trying to add something to all the comments to help 😁💯🤗❤️