try being specific. I don't think there are many saltwater stores down your way. Go with a really good salt or fresh dont try both at first then branch as things pick up. But see what is avaliable first in your area.
How to start a fish store?
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alright, here's a post for ya........
i've also thought about opening a store in my area, so i've always asked local owners a lot of questions. some of the things that i've been told/picked up on are that mammal supplies are big sellers (dog food, rodent bedding, etc.), feeder rodents are huge, saltwater especially corals, and odd ball fresh water fish are always good sellers (along with platies, neons, etc.). it's also helpful to have good connections with local breeders, and suppliers. if you know someone into reptiles have them try breeding, a bearded dragon (common, but high in sales) can have 2-3 clutches a year w/ apx. 20 babies per clutch. selling at $40 - $60 a pop you have decient profit. like i said connections like that really help. also w/ pricing if you sell for lower costs (even though you won't be making as much profit) you have a much higher turnover rate (regenerating your profit), and happier more loyal customers.
that's my two cents anyway.
i've also thought about opening a store in my area, so i've always asked local owners a lot of questions. some of the things that i've been told/picked up on are that mammal supplies are big sellers (dog food, rodent bedding, etc.), feeder rodents are huge, saltwater especially corals, and odd ball fresh water fish are always good sellers (along with platies, neons, etc.). it's also helpful to have good connections with local breeders, and suppliers. if you know someone into reptiles have them try breeding, a bearded dragon (common, but high in sales) can have 2-3 clutches a year w/ apx. 20 babies per clutch. selling at $40 - $60 a pop you have decient profit. like i said connections like that really help. also w/ pricing if you sell for lower costs (even though you won't be making as much profit) you have a much higher turnover rate (regenerating your profit), and happier more loyal customers.
that's my two cents anyway.
spaulding;2627568; said:alright, here's a post for ya........
i've also thought about opening a store in my area, so i've always asked local owners a lot of questions. some of the things that i've been told/picked up on are that mammal supplies are big sellers (dog food, rodent bedding, etc.), feeder rodents are huge, saltwater especially corals, and odd ball fresh water fish are always good sellers (along with platies, neons, etc.). it's also helpful to have good connections with local breeders, and suppliers. if you know someone into reptiles have them try breeding, a bearded dragon (common, but high in sales) can have 2-3 clutches a year w/ apx. 20 babies per clutch. selling at $40 - $60 a pop you have decient profit. like i said connections like that really help. also w/ pricing if you sell for lower costs (even though you won't be making as much profit) you have a much higher turnover rate (regenerating your profit), and happier more loyal customers.
that's my two cents anyway.
Thanks, that some good information. I got a website on my area that sells baby bearded dragons for 25.00dollars each so i am pretty sure that is cheap compared to 60.00. Ya heard same thign about saltwater fish/corals being a big moneymaker. I could possbly have rats ,or feeders for reptiles like beardies,snakes etc. So i coudl carry those just not raabits to much trouble. Ya could have a section for other animl things that works prety good. Pretty easy to find some local breeders. Thanks for posting!! means alot.
Anyone else got anythign else to post. Have to go now hopefully get some more people to post. Thanks again to everyone.
