divinedragon13 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 im think of slowly building my own saltwater shop there only small pet store in fruitland and there getting ready to open a petco near by. there only two saltwater shop in boise there not that big or have alot to go see im in payette idaho about 50 mile form boise. so ? are what makes good saltwater shop? how far would you travel to go to it? does it bother you to go into a person house/garge/basement that be turn into a shop? when i get place i can build a shop at i like build it live a marine zoo lots to go see with the catch that every thing there can be bought.and last thing im going do if i stat make some money at it is breed all fish i can get to breed that way there less impact on are oceans . ty for any help you all give Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRENT Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Re-read OP, I often drive 300 plus miles (round trip) for SW fish, corals and supplies. I try to plan around other reasons for leaving town. people will come if price and stock are right. GL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohaynow Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 In my opinion the basic elements for a good shop are, selection/variety of live and dry goods, good prices, and clean tanks. I don't have any problem driving 50+ miles to go to a good shop, I might not make the trek that often but that just makes the shop that much cooler. Its like a special trip to an amusement park lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divinedragon13 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 at least i know i mite have a chance since im starting slow i wont be bury myself in debt trying get a bushiness going it start how with what i want and from there i'll expand tell i get where i want to be 60x60 shop lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefSafari Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I drive several hours to get to a good shop as there are none around me for at least 60-100 miles....Have you tried http://www.coralfanatics.com/ They are located in Boise I think, not sure if they are open to the public, but just a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bswe22 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I would and will drive a couple hundred miles (round trip) to visit good quality shops. I will also make a day of it and find something else to see or do before heading home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arredondojason Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 when i lived in upstate NY I drove between 130 miles up to 350 miles one way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 You should talk with garret if he has time he started in a garage and just open his own shop im new around here but I think what made him successful is his attitude and willingness to help people he has great livestock and if you want something he doesn't have he gets it for you at the same price or better than you can get it elsewhere if I were you id talk to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2odvl Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I have and still do make 120-200 miles round trip to fish/coral shops. My favorite shop was run out of a garage for a few years! Things I look for in a fish/coral shop 1 Nice/Personable Staff/Owner 2 Relaxed Atmosphere 3 Knowledgeable Staff/Owner 4 Selection 5 Price 6 Cleanness of shop/tanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tat2d Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I would drive exactly 60.2 miles each way. That's how far it is from my front door to Garrett's new store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divinedragon13 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 here Garrett's store at i mite need to make a road trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0lin Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Start small like Garrett did with his garage. Then after a year or two, if you feel like you can make a living off of it with a large client base, THEN start considering your own shop. Garrett's practically a marine biologist, so his expertise is hard-earned. Be careful making big decisions, like starting a business, on a whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 GarrettGarrett's shop is in Salem its called the premium aquarium he is a member on this site look him up his shops address is somewhere on his info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algae Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I do all my reef shopping based on spelling and punctuation.... I do a great deal of my shopping at a shop 70 miles away in spite of living in a fairly good size (for Oregon) urban area. I have done this since Garrett's first garage shop. Garrett has always gone the extra mile and is, truly, a really nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 You guys are making me blush Give me a buzz if you want to chat a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divinedragon13 Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 i mite just have to make a weekend road trip out to west coast see Garrett shop before too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Garrets is amazing there are also alot of other shops to visit as well(westside aquarium). Let some of us here on the forum give you a fish tour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divinedragon13 Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 probably be next year before i get make trip but i let everyone know when i'm going make trip out there right now in saving up for trip to salt lake city see girlfriends family hoping find some good shop out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I have never driven more then a half hour just to go to a shop. If I am in the area, I will stop by one that is farther, but it is never the destination. If it is farther then that I would rather just order in bulk online, get free shipping and wait for it to be delivered. JMO I have been to a few "garage shops", but I have never been to the same one twice. JME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helenwheels Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I drive 45 minutes to Westside Aquarium, and I live in NE Portland. Worth the highway 26 parking lot, even though there are closer stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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