Thanks Jake for bringing such a beautiful store...what i like about Ali’s approach is he has his displays to prove his art of reefing...awesome displays man...and a great work in photography....touch of the video is at the very end he appreciated you being there for him 10 yrs ago and how you hugged him...may the friendship prevails and if you talk to him again Jake please pass on my SALAAM O ALAIQUM....meaning my good wishes with peace...
Such a bright place and so breathable. I like so much the white stands ,so much better than black and the wide open shallow tanks. Beautiful corals ,it is so simple but always simple is the best form of complexity. All tanks have a good consistency of corals ,just right not overwhelmingly busy, Ali he is so special,he’s got the touch.
Just found this video through your ReefTherapy podcast. Wow, what a gorgeous place. Amazing tanks. Great tips. Keep it simple. Easier said than done but good advice.
I'm going soon..just an hour drive :)...but you truly do have to appreciate this kind of dedication. This is what it's all about and I'm just glad the hobby is staying strong. I hope to learn alot and make my living room the same:).
setting the mantra of how all fish shops should be paired with an owner who is focus and knows what he wants. i can't say more. awesome video too, probably watched this video more than 5 times since it was published.
Ali's the man !! You can tell he's in it for passion. I love his simpler approach. That tank without a sand bed is a killer 👍🏻👍🏻 P.s. OMG that $ clownfish is just stunning😳
Jake, you keep bringing great stores. Especially ones that are not close to lot of people. So we see how other LFS set up they stores. Keep them coming....
Epic! I have been looking forward to this video for a long time. Ali is the man, has the best store in Southern California, and he is beyond helpful. What more could you ask for!
nice tanks man. Me and my buddies love to break laws. Many tangs in one tank. Too many corals who fight. This way we LEARN. One day this will grant us the ultimate REEF. Through test and study. Love it man. Love your 10 years. Best of luck!
Wow! Stunning livestock,not overstocked with dry goods with a friendly,relaxed way of selling. if only all aquatic shops were like this! Seems like a top bloke aswell. Good luck for next 10 years :)
What a cool guy and his tanks are stunningly beautiful,great advice keep it simple and don't pack your tank with corals love the green branch corals in the big tank,he's Old school fish keeper...
I worked up the street from this store off Batavia, worked early hours. Store was never open by the time I was off at 2 PM. I’m sure he saw me on security camera peering through the window a few times. All makes sense now. These are his display tanks.
Looking forward to being a customer again when I get back into this hobby soon. Loved the melanopus (cinnamon) clown pair. Ali special ordered me a pair way back probably around 2012. Unfortunately they got a fungus that took them out. Great video and amazing reefs!
I've been out of the hobby for decades now. One thing I'm noticing that I didn't see in that day is the open topped aquariums. I was used to an enclosing plate with a fluorescent tube on top.
Looks like a great place to visit. I really like his approach to keeping only a handful of species in a tank but letting them develop into impressive colonies. Plus it's nice to see tanks that are lit with a bit more natural color of light. I do wonder if a place like that can actually generate any significant income for him. You guys kind of hint at that he's not in it for the money. I'm guessing this fish store is actually just his fish room with a bit of sales to help support it. Nothing wrong with that, but it would explain why most LFS's can't do it the same way.
Beautiful place could move in their,lol he is a minimalist ,old school nice and his tanks are all so clean, does he do water changes? Man my sand bed and glass gets brown in 2 days always seem to be cleaning it. Great video look forward to more...
Wow... Where to start. Super, super impressive. Wish I had an LFS like that near me!... Great job showcasing it Jake. The highlight of this video (as amazing as everything was) is Alf sitting next to Ali at the end.... and the fact that it was never addressed in the video. Hilarious.
by far my favorite reefing video on youtube. rewatch all the time
I stumbled into this place and this guy was super nice and helpful- I bought a chunk of chaeto. So cool to see him on Reef Builders.
Absolutely gorgeous place
I have been to this store a few times when traveling to southern California. It is truely an amazing place.
Thanks Jake for bringing such a beautiful store...what i like about Ali’s approach is he has his displays to prove his art of reefing...awesome displays man...and a great work in photography....touch of the video is at the very end he appreciated you being there for him 10 yrs ago and how you hugged him...may the friendship prevails and if you talk to him again Jake please pass on my SALAAM O ALAIQUM....meaning my good wishes with peace...
That guy has a great mind set for this. Great shop and sweet tanks!
This guy/place is my vibe. Wish I lived closer to visit. Thanks for the sweet video.
One of my fav stores when I travel south of LA
Esos tanques son increíbles, y realmente sí se ven con un estilo más natural
This video makes me think that salt water might be easier then it seems great video
Elardo Fleming it is what all you have is tanks full of softies.
@@chucksewell7318 ?
Such a bright place and so breathable. I like so much the white stands ,so much better than black and the wide open shallow tanks. Beautiful corals ,it is so simple but always simple is the best form of complexity. All tanks have a good consistency of corals ,just right not overwhelmingly busy, Ali he is so special,he’s got the touch.
Just found this video through your ReefTherapy podcast. Wow, what a gorgeous place. Amazing tanks. Great tips. Keep it simple. Easier said than done but good advice.
My all time favorite shop in SoCal. Every display is gorgeous, corals are so healthy. Love the unique collection of fish too. Ali is the man!
wish i could seat in that white coach and just admire those beautiful setups
Great work Jake, you have the most entertaining and superior channel regarding marine reef aquariums. I never get bored of watching your videos.
we need another amazing aquariums and reefs video.
I'm going soon..just an hour drive :)...but you truly do have to appreciate this kind of dedication. This is what it's all about and I'm just glad the hobby is staying strong. I hope to learn alot and make my living room the same:).
Simple...Effective...I need to meet this guy🤗
The aquascape is so pleasing to the eyes and balanced
will have to come all the way from South Africa!
setting the mantra of how all fish shops should be paired with an owner who is focus and knows what he wants. i can't say more. awesome video too, probably watched this video more than 5 times since it was published.
Such a cool store!
My favorite reef store. I love the spirit
What a place!!! LFS like that I would definitely support, great stuff.
Just watched this videa again, amazing place and I'm only 15-20 mins away, definitely going this weekend
This man's Aquascaping skills are top notch .. Thakashi amano of reef world
Ali's the man !! You can tell he's in it for passion. I love his simpler approach. That tank without a sand bed is a killer 👍🏻👍🏻
P.s. OMG that $ clownfish is just stunning😳
That's my dream! Not worried about the money...just sharing the hobby. Absolutely wonderful video. Thanks for sharing.
guy seems pretty chill
I really really like his "keep it simple" approch!
My favorite aquarium is still that 2 gallon on the desk with the rock flower anemones and the domino damsel.
Very nice store,
Very family oriented
When it comes to reefing all videos are special.
Love that first system with the green slimer sps everywhere!!
Jake, you keep bringing great stores. Especially ones that are not close to lot of people. So we see how other LFS set up they stores. Keep them coming....
Congratulations for the store. Amazing place
This store is more of an art gallery!
I like it when he pinch your face ~ so cute ~ what a good couple hahahahhaahah
Good vibes - chillin with the homie
Whenever I go here it has to be close to closing time or I’ll sit there for hours on end. My fav place to be in Orange County.
such sweet and awesome store, really good pieces of advice given too keep it simple, less live rock etc
Looks like a LIVING ROOM with REEF TANKS 💦 REEF-TASTIC 😎
Epic! I have been looking forward to this video for a long time. Ali is the man, has the best store in Southern California, and he is beyond helpful. What more could you ask for!
nice tanks man. Me and my buddies love to break laws. Many tangs in one tank. Too many corals who fight. This way we LEARN. One day this will grant us the ultimate REEF. Through test and study. Love it man. Love your 10 years. Best of luck!
Wow! Stunning livestock,not overstocked with dry goods with a friendly,relaxed way of selling. if only all aquatic shops were like this! Seems like a top bloke aswell. Good luck for next 10 years :)
Please keep the halides! They are great!!! Radiums and ATI Blue Plus are the very best you can offer to your systems! Great video!
Great tour & awesome store. Your friend Ali has a great approach to this hobby..
Your display inspired me to consider rescaping my tank to few simple big corals n fish.
Inspiring reefers is the ultimate goal of this channel
What a cool guy and his tanks are stunningly beautiful,great advice keep it simple and don't pack your tank with corals love the green branch corals in the big tank,he's Old school fish keeper...
Just amazing!
I love simple and clean reefing!
SOLOMON ISLAND TRUE PERCULA!!! Awesome to know other people have them in their reef. 😊
Love that Old school T5 MH HPS !! Something LED Cant Do !!!
i just love Ali's open, island feeling style it's something i would love to try to create someday!great store;)
I worked up the street from this store off Batavia, worked early hours. Store was never open by the time I was off at 2 PM. I’m sure he saw me on security camera peering through the window a few times. All makes sense now. These are his display tanks.
awesome show room, great video, much appreciation to both
Amazing! Breathtaking! Remarkable! Period.
That's my local store, love going every time.👌👍👍
you hid this JEM well ,beautiful store, lots of unique livestock
absolutely piece of art
My Next Trip to Cali- I am visiting this store!!!
that intro was sick
that blue hippo tang is crazy!lol
Ali is the coolest reef guy I have met.
Righteous. Keep up the fantastic work, Ali!
Love his place, I'm in LA. I wonder how long it would take to head down and visit his place?!
Some absolutely gorgeus tanks!!!
My favorite local store. Ali is awesome.
Looking forward to being a customer again when I get back into this hobby soon. Loved the melanopus (cinnamon) clown pair. Ali special ordered me a pair way back probably around 2012. Unfortunately they got a fungus that took them out. Great video and amazing reefs!
True keep it simple reefer! Awesome
I've been out of the hobby for decades now. One thing I'm noticing that I didn't see in that day is the open topped aquariums. I was used to an enclosing plate with a fluorescent tube on top.
Amazingly gorgeous, simple setup’s!
Looks like a great place to visit. I really like his approach to keeping only a handful of species in a tank but letting them develop into impressive colonies. Plus it's nice to see tanks that are lit with a bit more natural color of light. I do wonder if a place like that can actually generate any significant income for him. You guys kind of hint at that he's not in it for the money. I'm guessing this fish store is actually just his fish room with a bit of sales to help support it. Nothing wrong with that, but it would explain why most LFS's can't do it the same way.
Thank you for this awsome video! Absolutely stunning, very big fan of your work.
This is a great Video, Remy bring him to the podcast
We're actually planning on going back. ~Remy
@@ReefBuildersVideo woo hoo🤘🔥
Wow.... so beautiful n colourful
Those palsy are huge!!!
WAHOU WHAOU, magnifique tout ça !!! 👍👍👍
Come home to the flavor of true completion,Come home,to Simple Reef!
Beautiful place could move in their,lol he is a minimalist ,old school nice and his tanks are all so clean, does he do water changes? Man my sand bed and glass gets brown in 2 days always seem to be cleaning it. Great video look forward to more...
Great vid. We need more lfs like this everywhere. What was the last coral with purple tips?
Frank Pohl goniopora
One of the best uploads on you tube. Dream of a place :)
Nice work Ali! 👌🏽
Que gusto saber que además de ser uno de los mejores parrilleros, también te gustan los acuarios felicidades broo, soy doble fan de usted viva México.
Really nice shop and inspiring
The fact that he has so much money in that shop just in fish
Great Video super cool guy has good knowledge to share with new customers like myself.
Is no one gonna talk about that Tang?? Neat fish!
great timing, new video, thanks...!
i love those big colonies but ive gone with the frags and patience method
So crazy !!!! I wish we had this kind of shop in France !
By the way, what's the intro music please ?
Did Ali mention his water change schedule? I always admire these super simplistic setups and the tanks are so successful
Super nice reef store 👍
Absolutely beautiful store. WOW....
The tank at 8:10 is gorgeous!
My man snuggling with an Alf Doll like it's a normal thing to do.....
Beautiful! Such a stunning shop and amazing corals😁
What type of music do you use for the intros? Really digging it.
Super cool place
Wow... Where to start. Super, super impressive. Wish I had an LFS like that near me!... Great job showcasing it Jake. The highlight of this video (as amazing as everything was) is Alf sitting next to Ali at the end.... and the fact that it was never addressed in the video. Hilarious.
Thanks. I love my Alf. He's my little buddy. He was kidnapped once however Jeremy brought him back.
Would like to see more of that tank with the mangroves.. always wanted to do a tank like that. But not sure if the roots with impact the tank..
What’s wrong with the tail end of the blue tang in the first tank? Great tanks btw