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Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 08/05/2006, 12:58 PM
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Posted By hotredjag
dynoflagulate algaes

Thanks Buddy, food is what we have narrowed it down to also. The tank never gets flake food at all. For fish in there are 3 giant lookdowns, 2 groupers and a couple of triggers. They get fed about 3...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 08/03/2006, 05:44 PM
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Views: 435
Posted By hotredjag
locals

If you go to Quality, do you know Rebecca? Now SHE is a piece of work! I love her. I absolutely HATE Rob Miller at ERI. He sets a new high for lowlife jerk. The guys at SDC are great as are ConSea....
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 08/01/2006, 10:09 PM
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Views: 435
Posted By hotredjag
I used to own a fish wholesaler in LA that Jim...

I used to own a fish wholesaler in LA that Jim would buy from. We go back to Jr High together. My crew thinks I should send them to LA to cherry pick! Ha HA HA!
Depends on what kind fishing you...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 08/01/2006, 03:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 435
Posted By hotredjag
Mostly I showed the pics so you guys would know I...

Mostly I showed the pics so you guys would know I was telling the truth about having all those tanks. We had them custom made, and have done the maintenance every step of the way. We do gravel...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 07/31/2006, 10:31 PM
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Views: 435
Posted By hotredjag
phospates

We use all RO water in the tanks. You can see 4 of them at www.seadreams.us click on #3 photo gallery. It is the tank with the lookdowns that is the end of the island. Vince is up on a ladder in one...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 07/31/2006, 06:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 435
Posted By hotredjag
High phosphates

HELP! I have 4 550 gallon tanks, 1 450 gal and 1 300 gal. One is a reef (which does fine) the other 5 are fish only tanks. 4 of the tanks do fine. The other one has always given me a headache....
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/24/2006, 04:20 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 4,972
Posted By hotredjag
By the way, we have LOTS of loss leaders in my...

By the way, we have LOTS of loss leaders in my store. Aquariums being by FAR the least mark up. I guess that is what makes it so hard, the knowlage we have to make money on something, or the doors...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/24/2006, 03:14 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 4,972
Posted By hotredjag
I personally would love to see some board like...

I personally would love to see some board like this. I had no idea of the feelings of so many people. Leaving the lines of communication open can only benefit us all. As a side note, I ordered some...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/24/2006, 03:00 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 4,972
Posted By hotredjag
Wichita Population: 344284 in 2000 Only 2 fish...

Wichita Population: 344284 in 2000
Only 2 fish only stores for hundreds of miles. I am from Los Angeles and love it here. No rush hour and nice people.
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/24/2006, 01:36 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 4,972
Posted By hotredjag
Once again, Toto has hit the nail on the head....

Once again, Toto has hit the nail on the head. "Qualifying" customers is the trick. We as LFS, walk a line of not wanting to insult people and telling them "no, you can't put Nemo in a betta bowl"...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/22/2006, 02:36 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 4,972
Posted By hotredjag
The more I read, the more I think there are a lot...

The more I read, the more I think there are a lot of crummy fish stores out there. We do have a website, just to show our suppliers that we are more than 2 sw tanks in the back room. Suppliers are...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/21/2006, 02:08 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 4,972
Posted By hotredjag
I also want to thank all the people who took time...

I also want to thank all the people who took time to give input on this thread. I have learned quite a bit. Mostly about evolution and the wonderful attitudes of our new generation of fish keepers. I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/20/2006, 07:55 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 4,972
Posted By hotredjag
Well SD sells the bulbs for $69. $43 on the...

Well SD sells the bulbs for $69. $43 on the power head which the wholesale cost is $23.15. So not even double on either. As I keep saying.. a LFS can not ever hope to compete with some place that...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/20/2006, 04:55 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 4,972
Posted By hotredjag
and I forgot to mention, we ALL better be more...

and I forgot to mention, we ALL better be more aware of our government. Everyone on here should be mad. I would love to see how many people who can afford this hobby that in some way isn't related to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/20/2006, 04:35 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 4,972
Posted By hotredjag
Barry, what do you think is a fair markup for...

Barry, what do you think is a fair markup for something you can buy on line for $800. The normal rule of thumb for retail is 100% markup. That would mean it should be $1600 and because of the higher...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/20/2006, 04:09 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 4,972
Posted By hotredjag
More LFS

I think that TOTO hit it right on the head. I just ran through this whole thread and am astounded at the ignorance of the posts as far as business in general. The funny thing is, the first poster,...
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