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Eric speaks with David Dinkens of Dinkens Aquatic Gardens, they discuss his business that supplies reef aquariums with phytoplankton and copepods. The conversation covers the accidental start of his business, which grew from a hobby of setting up a saltwater tank and culturing the microalgae and crustaceans, to his current status as a full-time supplier who left a career as a history teacher. Key topics include the importance of phytoplankton as the foundation of the reef food chain, its role in nutrient control (nitrate and phosphate reduction), and the benefits for coral health and coloration. Dinkens also provides detailed advice on dosing his products and explains the need for a clean, sterile environment for culturing his live foods.
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Eric speaks with David Dinkens of Dinkens Aquatic Gardens, they discuss his business that supplies reef aquariums with phytoplankton and copepods. The conversation covers the accidental start of his business, which grew from a hobby of setting up a saltwater tank and culturing the microalgae and crustaceans, to his current status as a full-time supplier who left a career as a history teacher. Key topics include the importance of phytoplankton as the foundation of the reef food chain, its role in nutrient control (nitrate and phosphate reduction), and the benefits for coral health and coloration. Dinkens also provides detailed advice on dosing his products and explains the need for a clean, sterile environment for culturing his live foods.
Key Takeaways:
Business & Sales Tools
Contractor Sales Secrets
Book a Call with Eric TriplettÂ
Pond Industry Resources
The Pond Digger
Helix Pond Filtration
EasyPro Pond Products
Atlantic-Oase
Fitz Fish Ponds – Koi TripsÂ
Pond Trade Magazine
Events & Communities
TWT Contractor Circle (Facebook Group)
TWT Contractor Power Circle (Facebook Group)
Social Media
The Pond Digger on Instagram
The Pond Digger on Facebook
Train With Triplett on TikTok

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