[Fish]

I think it's funny that anyone who doesn't agree with the additional charge, mostly has a problem with it because they are being told what it's for.
Your right, a business owner has the right/responsibility to increase prices when their bottom line is threatened... it happens all the time, prices are always creeping up, never down.
I think it is a little bit refreshing that this vender is actually telling his customers the reason for the increase... maybe ignorance is bliss, but I think it's easier to take the increase in a case where "jeesh guys, I wouldn't normally do this but X happened and now I have to..."
He has also stated that the increase was a temporary measure until he has recouped the loss... also a really decent gesture.
I've never seen his operation, but I am assuming that he has to sell a lot of coral to make $1000 profit. In this hobby we have seen too many LFS go out of business because it wasn't profitable for them... if this is what it takes to make it worth his time to stay in the business, then I say go for it! Unless, you like ordering your livestock online, we need good local venders.

- Chad