Hello Everyone,

It's my sad duty to inform everyone of the passing of Bryan Harvey, the owner of Origin Aquatics. I knew Bryan only for a few years but found him to be a sincere person who meant well. I've known his father or around 20 years and feel strongly for him and the family at this time.

There are a few members of this site who may still have issues with Bryan and/or his business. We request at this time that you allow a reasonable time to pass in respect of the family and leave them be while they come to grips with his passing.

At a time in the future an announcement will be made when and who to contact about any unfinished business.

Please also refrain from negative comments about any business dealing you may have had with Bryan. This is not the place to air these.

I'd like to add my condolences to Bryan's family.

Thanks Warren for posting this and being a support.

Bryan was a very close friend to both Daffydd and I, for at least 4 years. There was never a day that went past that we weren't chatting on the phone, we would at times be on the phone 3 times a day.. I would hear the phone ring and think gee that must be Bry :lol: Since Bry being back in Napier we tried to support Bry as much as we could, I can truely treasure the fact that he was a part of our life, even through his good times and bad times... and mine for that matter My son adored him, and recently he caught a heap of mysis shrimp and taught Rory how to feed them out to fish. Thanks Bry, you have created a monster, now my nets go missing more often than not :lol:

I will miss the old Bryan like crazy and I am still in major shock over his passing.

RIP sweetheart.. Shine on you crazy diamond

very sad.

I never met Bryan but would also like to add my condolences to Bryan's family and friends.

I never met Bryan but would also like to add my condolences to Bryan's family and friends.

I only met Bryan twice but please add my name to those who pass on their condolences.

Too Young

I too never met Bryan but would also like to add my condolences to Bryan's family and friends.

just read the news on the net very sad

all the best to his family and everyone who new him

Never met him, but I would also like to add my condolences to his family

Please convey my deepest sympathy to his family.

I met Bryan only a year ago and in recent times had endeavored to try and support him thru his difficulties.

A truely sad loss to the fish community as I have yet to come across someone who is so confident in their knowledge and have a great willingness to pass it on to others. I too have reminders of his presence as thanks to his help my dinning room has been taken over by fishy friends as I have traveled from one gold fish to some 20 tanks of assorted.

May all be well and peace be with everyone

Oh wow... This was some news that I wasn't expecting to hear at all. I've met Bryan on a few occassions and he was a great guy to talk to. Please pass on our condolences as well

My deepest condolences for Bryan's loss. I hope his family get all the help and support they need through this difficult time.

So sad to hear this.............condolences. Hope everyone is supporting each other iin this time.

This post saddens me greatly.

I only met Brian a few times when his store was open on the Shore. He was friendly and helpful and I'm grateful for the advice I received from him.

It's a tragedy when someone passes so young.

My condolences to his Family and Friends.

it is a very big loss, i was bryans rep and i got to see the true passion he had for fish, he did have a great gift with breeding fish and i know alot of people saw that passion and gift that not everyone has, i just hope that everyone remembers that.

for his family and close friends it truely is a loss and i hope you do celebrate his life.

you will me miss mate i would have liked to have come to say goodby to you but i cant get down there, i will be thinking of your family as this is a very hard time for them,

xxoo

You couldn't have said it better. I use to pop into his shop when i'm around the area and chat about fish and breeding discus. He's very passionate about the hobby.

My condolences to his family and friends and hope you find peace in your after life. You will be missed.

ron

I'm sorry to hear this news, my condolences to family and friends

I am so sad, Bryan was a great guy who always had so much advice to give and I feel lucky to have known him. My heartfelt condolences to his family at such a devestating time.

I am seeing his dad this afternoon, my husband is taking care of his tank for the time being. I will pass on peoples condolences.

Many thanks to all that have posted. Bryan was such a gorgeous person, we loved him very much (still do) and he will be remembered by many I am sure.

What a sad day, to loose a life so young. Before he moved to Auckland Byran used to spend many hours in our shop talking to the fish and us. But most of all the discus we had bought off him.

Our thoughts are with his Father who also used to come into the shop and buy fish food as Byran had gone away and not left enough food, so Dad would come in and buy it.

From recent posts Bryan was struggling with life, Now you can Rest in Peace.

To Bryans Father, no father should have to bury his son. Our hearts go out to you at this tragic time.

From one parent to another our thoughts are with you.

Bruce and Julie

Deco City Pets

condolences to Bryan's family

Sad news our condolences to his family, i didn't know him personally however from his sales on tradme and what people have said about him he was obviously an awesome person and extremely passionate about the hobby and helping others

Wow, This is really sad news, my deepest condolences.