Aquarium Co-Op a new store in the making.....
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Salzabar
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Funny. That area needed a LFS. All we have is Petsmart to the north, Petsmart to the south. Masers in Kenmore which really doesn't have the selection we all typically require to call yourself a LFS and another Petsmart and a Petco in Everett. In North Seattle we have The Fish store on Roosevelt and The Little Amazon on Aurora Ave. You got a great location to fill a nitch in that area with your compition far enough away to draw customers in. The questions I have is what will you be doing differently than the mentioned LFSs to bring your customers back to you and to entice potentially new customers to visit your store? Will you carry the same name brand foods or will you bring in the high grade? I'm sure you have thought this through and had a game plan way before you started your career path. I'm just curious. 
The vision has been laid out in previous posts. But lots of high end fish and plants, and top of the line equipment/foods etc. Also live foods, cultures etc. Lots of stuff that most full line pet stores don't bother with. Also it will be freshwater only. It won't be split up like the fish store with salt/fresh etc.
Salzabar
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A fish Boutique if thats ok to say? Thats good. Sell what the others don't and do what they won't.
Your first Saturday open will be packed with forum and GSAS members I'm sure. I'll be there looking for endlers and shrimps. They go together like peas and carrots.
I think the key to a successful buisness now days is an up to date website, be it facebook or not. Shows you care to keep your clientele informed about your buisness.
Your first Saturday open will be packed with forum and GSAS members I'm sure. I'll be there looking for endlers and shrimps. They go together like peas and carrots.
I think the key to a successful buisness now days is an up to date website, be it facebook or not. Shows you care to keep your clientele informed about your buisness.
hobbyorobsession
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So you went with a new camera after all. I'm excited to see some nice pics and look forward to some unique items at your store.
I shot a quick video this morning of the shop to give a visual update for everyone. Make sure you subscribe to the youtube channel as not all videos will make it to here.
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I'm shooting for the 1st. If the city of Edmonds will allow it. Still waiting for different inspectors to come through. I'm hoping the fire marshal will be through tomorrow as he'll be just a few doors down inspecting someone else.
Today I'll be putting tanks on the stand and filling with water etc. Over the next few days they should be fully operational. Still need to make the tops, and then transport the sponges from my house to the shop while keeping them wet as they are already seeded with bacteria. Still need to run the airline manifold through a few walls on the other side of the room. Then air will be pumping into the tanks. Should only be a few more days before I start putting fish in here. Need to get the temp/fans adjusted right to make sure the temp is regulated correctly before stocking too much.
Today I'll be putting tanks on the stand and filling with water etc. Over the next few days they should be fully operational. Still need to make the tops, and then transport the sponges from my house to the shop while keeping them wet as they are already seeded with bacteria. Still need to run the airline manifold through a few walls on the other side of the room. Then air will be pumping into the tanks. Should only be a few more days before I start putting fish in here. Need to get the temp/fans adjusted right to make sure the temp is regulated correctly before stocking too much.
Just wanted to remind people to sign up for the newsletter at www.aquariumcoop.com
The reward is you'll receive information, invites, coupons etc first. Why is this so? Because as great as facebook and other media platforms are, they are moving to a pay to reach your customers platform. This means that unless I pay money, only a portion of you who currently "like" Aquarium Co-Op will see this on your feed.
I intend to send out the first email newsletter later today. It will have a list of fish on it, you the customers get to help decide what's in the store!
The reward is you'll receive information, invites, coupons etc first. Why is this so? Because as great as facebook and other media platforms are, they are moving to a pay to reach your customers platform. This means that unless I pay money, only a portion of you who currently "like" Aquarium Co-Op will see this on your feed.
I intend to send out the first email newsletter later today. It will have a list of fish on it, you the customers get to help decide what's in the store!
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