Long waited, dreaded updates and recapping 2023

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6 ай бұрын

This is something that I dreaded on doing but I felt that it's important to be transparent and talk about both good and the bad since life isn't always full of butterflies and it's important how we deal with the hardships so here is the update that I hated to do my ELOS dream build. This should also explain why I was missing many parts of the year in industry events, shows and on social media outlets.
Despite all the bad things happening in my life, there were many positive things that came from this year as well, and looking back, I am so grateful to for the opportunities and for all the amazing people around me that always support me and lift me up to do more and better.
As the new year comes in, I want us to not only have resolution for the upcoming year but reflect on our blessings and be grateful for all the good things that happened to us.
Thank you for watching the video. I truly appreciate every one of you that watches and enjoys my contents.
Happy new years and I wish everyone amazing 2024.

Пікірлер: 52

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, guys. Here is wishing everyone a happy, prosperous new year!

@ReefDork 6 ай бұрын

Respect for sharing brother. Wishing you and your family all the best for 2024.

@PersianChristianity 6 ай бұрын

Hey reef dork, I’m your biggest fan from iran

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thanks bud. Appreciate the love and support from across the pond.

@Alex_Correa 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful family and the most import thing in life! Have a blessed 2024!

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thanks alex!

@MikeyColon 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Sending you good vibes. Hugs

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and the well wishes, Mikey. Cheers.

@hmm5131 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing; hoping you have a better 2024.

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words.

@heinrichvisser8518 6 ай бұрын

Wishes you an amazing 2024. Living with reef tanks have their ups and downs. I've got two reef tanks. It can only get better this year. God bless you.

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the well wishes. Here is to amazing 2024. 🍻

@TattooedDancer91 6 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your year. Life happens and takes priority, reef tanks are luxury items for sure. Wishes for a better year to you!

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, and i wish you an amazing 2024!

@Reefer_Matt 6 ай бұрын

My sincere condolences, bud. I have been through a few of those situations myself, and found comfort in reefing and the community. I wish you and your family a prosperous new year. Take care!

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Matt. Happy new year to you friend.

@braveheartreefer525 6 ай бұрын

Happy new year Richard wishing you and your family all the best for 2024

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thanks bud. Happy new year to you and your loved ones as well!

@tomimoto 6 ай бұрын

Sorry you and the family had such a difficult 2023. All the best for 2024 my friend!! Awesome video and it gets me excited for what’s to come.

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

You asked how my tank was doing few months ago and I was bit stand off ish, now you know why 😆

@TheXterra5 6 ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear about your families health issues and hardship, wishing you many blessings and health. Thanks for all the videos and content throughout the years. Have a Happy mew years !!!

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words and following me on my journey for so many years. The best is yet to come, so stick around. :)

@petert2041 6 ай бұрын

My prayers are with you and your family. Family comes first no matter what.

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Thank you for your kind words Peter.

@Alisa-Kellers-Reef 6 ай бұрын

so sorry Richard for such a tough year, wishing you and your family many blessings this year. Thank you for sharing :/

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and for watching Alisa.

@MrUrofarm 6 ай бұрын

sorry to hear about that... ...And thanks for the inspire contents always. Best wishes to your family ! and the best year ahead.

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@johngraves2185 6 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your struggles and appreciate sharing them with us. Here’s to better year and a brighter future. I have to agree that 2023 was a shit show for so many people, but look forward to better times. Cheers!

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Cheers! Yes, here is to a bright, better year in 2024!

@Reefahholic 6 ай бұрын

Prayers coming your way. 2023 was brutal. Actually 2020-2023 have been some of the toughest years I’ve ever been through. Hopefully 2024 will bring us all better days.

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Cheers to that. 2024 will be ours.

@Ellery-USA 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Richard! Hope all is safe and healthy for the coming year. I hope to finally meet the gang in person this year for the first time as well.

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Ellery, happy new year to you as well and yes, it would be great to finally meet 😆

@ReefEco 6 ай бұрын

My best to you and your family, and I hope 2024 brings peace and healing.

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy.

@c4snipar 6 ай бұрын

Wish you have a better year

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I wish you an amazing 2024 as well.

@gsander4837 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the transparency. I can truly relate to many of your experiences in 2023 as my 82 year old father was diagnosed with Parkinsons. I have been making bi-weekly trips across State lines to assist with managing my familes care while my sister assists with the other weeks. My tank has also took a hit and lost many corals after my tank has been somewhat neglected, but doing what I can when time permits. Family is always first, but it was gut wrenching to loose chalice coral the size of a salad plate and one that was 13”x12”. I’m an old school reefer and been in the saltwater hobby since 1978. Your channel is one of only a few I consistently watch as I enjoy your content and what you share. Thank you for your efforts and behind the scenes work. I appreciate it, you, and your channel. I know 2923 has been a challenging year, but I hope that 2024 will be better for you and your family. I have never traveled to any of the trade shows, but hope to do that someday and hopefully have the opportunity to meet you. I wish you and your family the best in 2024.

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Wow, Greg. That is so rough... I'm so sorry for your troubles and struggles as well. It's so rough to see your loved ones who were so lively in this state. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys, and I wish you guys an amazing 2024.

@gsander4837 6 ай бұрын

@@Reefscom thank you, Richard. You and your family will be in my thoughts as well.

@queencityreefs 6 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about all this. Wishing you and your family the best for 2024. Let me know if there is anything youd need

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@DeeFromBrooklyn 6 ай бұрын

Prayers go out to you and your family. May 2024 bring you prosperity . Thank you for all your effort in the hobby

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Dee. I appreciate the kind words and wish you and your loved ones a great 2024.

@robertvacchiano1136 6 ай бұрын

Wishing you the best to you and your family going forward sorry to hear about your loss you are such an inspiration to this hobby good luck going forward

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words, Robert. Here is to an amazing 2024 for both of us. 🍻

@burtminshew4812 6 ай бұрын

Much respect Richard... love seeing real and real life because these days it's rare. I wish for a fast recovery for your wife/family and everything y'all have gone through. Much respect 🙏

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and for the well wishes. Here is to amazing 2024 for all of us! 🍻

@valdezorbust 6 ай бұрын

Your videos lately have had sound on only the right side.

@Reefscom 6 ай бұрын

hi! thanks for letting me know. I just re-checked the source on premier pro and it seems both channels are working. I also tried it on my phone, tablet and pc and both channels are working. Can you let me know what device you are having this issue so that I can look into it further? Thank you for watching and letting me know.