Teresa Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Hi Everyone, I'm currently producing my own phytoplankton to feed my culture of copepods and help enrich brine shrimp. I've recently been offered the opportunity to start with a fresh pure Nanochloropsus culture. I'm wondering if others would be interested in purchasing a bottle (16.9 or 2L soda) on the cheap in a rotating basis. I'm trying to decide if I should expand slightly or not. Here are some questions: 1. How many reefers would be interested in driving to Pflugerville to pick up a live nanochloropsus bottle once a week/two weeks or month? 2. What size bottles are preferable and how much should I charge? 3. Does this sound reasonable: You prearrange the size bottle and come pick it up on Sundays between 1 and 3pm. You would bring a replacement bottle with you (I don't drink soda so these aren't just lying around in my house) and some cash. This bottle should last you anywhere between two weeks to a month in the fringe. I'd have a schedule set up so your next culture is ready on a rotating basis. What do peps think? If there is enough interest then I'm down. I don't see this as making much if any money, more of helping each other out - I'm doing this for myself anyway so why not. Let me know - I'm trying to decide over the course of the week if I should pursue this idea. Thanks, Teresa More info: http://www.melevsreef.com/phytoplankton.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I would just because I'm in North Austin and you're just a skip away from me. Pricing is hard because I don't think anybody would pay more than what you can pick up DT's for, which doesn't lend you much profit if that's the case. For me, roughly $20 for a 5-month supply of phyto using the 15oz bottle. So if something was priced similar, I'd be happy to support local peeps, especialy one's on ARC. -Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I would be interested in purchasing copepods since everytime I go to the LFS their always out but driving up there for 1 bottle at the current rate of gas negates the savings but if we get enough south austin people with requests then maybe we can arrange some pick up rotation. Unfortunately I don't think I have a need for phytoplankton but If you do plan on selling I suggest you buy some bottles rather than having people bring their own. I'm sure you can find something cheaper but these come out to .40c each http://www.amazon.com/Translucent-White-Plastic-bottle-Ounces/dp/B004I3UMF8 Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I'd be interested for sure! I think the easiest thing would be to use say half-liter (16.9oz) water bottles (Ozarka brand of course), for $10 or so? The similar sized bottles of DT run $20 at the LFS. We would be getting our phyto for half off, and they would be FRESH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barderer Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I would be interested in pods. I thought about a service like this a while ago but have put it on delay as I am looking for a new house. What would make it really epic is if you could get a local high school kid to deliver the bottles for an additional 5 dollar delivery fee. With 10-15 customers he could make a nice profit for a couple of hours of driving on Sunday. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Interested as well, phyto plus any brine you might have for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 sounds like there is an interest. I want to make sure my cultures are sustainable and I will probably give the first few away for free if peps promise to give constructive feedback. I'm crazy busy with state testing prep (i'm a teacher and the test is April 28th) so I won't start anything until after that. I'm thinking this could be a useful summer hobby/extra income maker? Thanks All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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