A small business idea.

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Okay, so earlier this month a small business owner moved into a building next to my Do-Jang. I got the great idea to put together a proposition. (Not sure if I spelled that right, or got the right word) I am going to ask the owner if he would like to have a aquarium set up in the office for the entertainment of his customers, and/or staff. I know it's a long shot, but I'm a teenager we do back flips off bridges so this is no big. ;)

But here's my question now that you know why I ask. What are the most desired fish for an office aquarium like that? I'm thinking it will need to please the peasants rather than the fish crazy people. African cichlid? Convicts? Cichlid community? A plain old community tank with your plain old live-bearers, schooling fish etc? I would like full set-up ideas, including all the species of fish and aquarium sizes.

I'm 15, can't blame a kid for dreaming. Thanks for your time =]
 
Everything is worth a shot. Especially if the the initial outlay is nil for you. Just be prepared for an answer you don't want.

Go for it. Prepare for any question he may ask you.
 
I currently maintain and set up tanks for residential and commercial settings, and Im telling you african cichlids they're relatively cheap, active, colorful, and hearty. The only time I stray from them is on special request and with salt setups. PS: no live plants or sand
 
dpk2313;4690296; said:
I currently maintain and set up tanks for residential and commercial settings, and Im telling you african cichlids they're relatively cheap, active, colorful, and hearty. The only time I stray from them is on special request and with salt setups. PS: no live plants or sand
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Good advice.

So, if you can get the man to let you do this for him be thinking at least 50 gallons, but as large as you can get the guy to finance. Really good idea if your local water is naturally decent for them (my local water is great for american chiclids, soft and slightly acid. I'd have to be a lot more careful with africans). Thinking that if you move away or go out of town for a week the man would have to do his own water changes. You would have to teach him or his staff how to do that without the fish biting them. Only fair to make it as user friendly as possible.

Good luck.
 
Yeah, I thought Africans would be a hit. My local water is actually perfect for African cichlids, so it'll be a good match. Well I would think a 55 gallon would be the most practical. Any species in particular that are good for this type of thing?
 
For an office setting, you sure don't want to bring up live feeders :)

Also, I would focus on non-aggression. I agree with dpk, but be careful...Cichlids either get along, or they don't.

A few Oscars might not be a bad idea, but remember they are going to get big. Their personalities and activity levels are perfect for "entertainment". They seem to all get along fine as long as they are introduced to the tank together as juveniles.

Also, you may want to consider some groups of tiger barbs, cherry tetras, etc along with a BN Pleco and 3 Cory Cats. Community fish aren't as big and bright as Cichlids, but you can get some schooling going on, not have to worry a lot about aggression and most Community fish don't grow very large.

Good luck to you...it's a good idea :)
 
I'll check out my favorite LFS look at the prices of everything and put together a price for the guy on all the options. I smell alot of paper work and math coming my way!
 
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