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On Thursday I walked into my local aquarium store. Had not been there in about 6 months. I have been a customer for about 20 years. I haven't been that involved lately because I have several saltwater aquariums and it is an expensive hobby. Business has been done and the turtle - me - has pulled his head into his shell.
This place is better than scuba diving in the Caribbean. You can not spend less than 30 minutes in this store. I was standing at the counter listening to a conversation between the owner and a customer when the owner looks over at me and asks if I am busy. Putting pride aside I tell him business sucks. He tells me that he is slammed with business and that he needs 9 cabinets. aquarium stands, and built-ins now.
Well, after after 10 years and 4 or 5 serious discussions, finally I get a chance. Some of this will be out of my comfort range and I will be forced to finally look for shop space. I hope that you guys will be here to offer advice when I ask. I am busting my ass this weekend to build the trial stand out in my driveway. I used my Domino more this afternoon than I have in the last 18 months I owned it. I love it.
Ironically I went to go pick up materials today and stopped by to show a stain sample. I knew he was meeting with a veterinarian about putting a large tank in their office. The vet turned out to be Dr. Gene who is the one that we have taken our pets to for almost 25 years. He did instantly ask about MacGyver. [thumbs up]
This is one of his tanks. 1200 gallons. 10 feet long x 4 feet front to back x 4 feet 6 inches tall. Plus the stand. He is doing a 1700 gallon tank in a house in PA soon.
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Sorry for the crappy image. I had to hurry and use a cell phone. They don't allow photos. They have had numerous people take pictures and then boastingly claim ownership on the internet. But for reference, the clam in the lower left had corner weighed over 150 lbs 2 years ago when he moved in. The large fish to the left is 14 inches long.
Guys, cross you fingers for me.
Peter
This place is better than scuba diving in the Caribbean. You can not spend less than 30 minutes in this store. I was standing at the counter listening to a conversation between the owner and a customer when the owner looks over at me and asks if I am busy. Putting pride aside I tell him business sucks. He tells me that he is slammed with business and that he needs 9 cabinets. aquarium stands, and built-ins now.
Well, after after 10 years and 4 or 5 serious discussions, finally I get a chance. Some of this will be out of my comfort range and I will be forced to finally look for shop space. I hope that you guys will be here to offer advice when I ask. I am busting my ass this weekend to build the trial stand out in my driveway. I used my Domino more this afternoon than I have in the last 18 months I owned it. I love it.
Ironically I went to go pick up materials today and stopped by to show a stain sample. I knew he was meeting with a veterinarian about putting a large tank in their office. The vet turned out to be Dr. Gene who is the one that we have taken our pets to for almost 25 years. He did instantly ask about MacGyver. [thumbs up]
This is one of his tanks. 1200 gallons. 10 feet long x 4 feet front to back x 4 feet 6 inches tall. Plus the stand. He is doing a 1700 gallon tank in a house in PA soon.
[attachimg=#]
Sorry for the crappy image. I had to hurry and use a cell phone. They don't allow photos. They have had numerous people take pictures and then boastingly claim ownership on the internet. But for reference, the clam in the lower left had corner weighed over 150 lbs 2 years ago when he moved in. The large fish to the left is 14 inches long.
Guys, cross you fingers for me.
Peter
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