Pics. KevinPo's Store Aquatic Dreams in Spokane Wa.

[Yellotang]

Aquatic Dreams
located at:
1014 N Pines Rd
Spokane Valley, WA

I told him I was going to post these pictures of his store. Now, don't ya wish he was located near you????:D
http://webpages.charter.net/steel4/kevinstore21.jpg

[Yellotang]

As I approached his store, I am greeted by a nice display of skimmers created by Bar Aquatics of Spokane Wa.
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[Yellotang]

As I step inside, I meet one of the nicest and brightest store I have ever met. Kevin.
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[Yellotang]

BTW, Kevin is on the far right. I will introduce the next two fellows here in a bit.

[Yellotang]

Looking to the far left as I entered the store, I notice a nice small display of dry goods. Hmm as I look at the merchandise wondering why there is not a lot more... It's not untill later that I find out why. Kevin is a true hobbyiest at heart. He doesn't pressure anyone into buying stuff they don't need. He only carries the bare neccesities and the better products. And let me tell you, I have not seen such awesome prices like this any where before. He was cheaper on alot of the stuff then what you can find on the internet. Man!!!
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[Yellotang]

I first take a quick look around the store to see what he's got.
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[Yellotang]

The store's Helm.
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[Yellotang]

That's when I notice this. Wow, a MH hood. I don't ever see these at any other stores. Most of them I never see any lighting fixtures at all. And his prices is cheap.
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[Yellotang]

I turn again to my right and take a nice long look at some of the best looking skimmers I have ever seen.
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[Yellotang]

Nice, as I think to my self when I walk over to his coral tanks.
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[Yellotang]

Nice Display tank.
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[Ewan]

Awesome! Kevin is one of the most helpful folks on this board. I hope to visit one day soon.

Kevin, nice work!

E.

[Yellotang]

Middle of Isle tanks of lower light corals and fish.
http://webpages.charter.net/steel4/kevinstore13.jpg

[Aged Salt]

Y-T, looks like snow already:( ; thnx. for sharing--Kevin's always helpful here on RC. I'm sure the local hobbyists are a lucky bunch to have a LFS like his. Bob

[Yellotang]

Kevin, offereing friendly advise to one of our club members Ed. Rod in the background is floored at the awesome display tank.
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[Yellotang]

nice acro tanks
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[Yellotang]

he even sells RO/DI at a cheap price. I am wondering if this place is a dream?
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[Yellotang]

Originally posted by Ewan
Awesome! Kevin is one of the most helpful folks on this board. I hope to visit one day soon.

Kevin, nice work!

E.

You need to, one of the nicest places I have been to yet. And also one of the greatest store owners/hobbyiests I have met.

BTW I have no affliation with Kevin, just admiration.:D

[Yellotang]

Originally posted by Aged Salt
Y-T, looks like snow already:( ; thnx. for sharing--Kevin's always helpful here on RC. I'm sure the local hobbyists are a lucky bunch to have a LFS like his. Bob

I am telling you. Spokane got 6 inches when I was up there. They have 4 more from the other day.

I have to drive 2.5 hours to go there and those guys up there are lucky to have him there.

[skylsdale]

Nice to see some pics of Kevin's place up. Thanks, Yello!

I'm around 2.5-3 hours west of Spokane (in Cashmere) and have literally been trying to make up an excuse to get over there and see his shop...but I haven't been able to yet. One person in the area has been, and said it was one the cleanest and best-priced shop they have ever been to (and they frequent Spokane and Seattle area stores). I also heard about one of his tank with a shoal of anthias in it--happen to have any pics of that one? I'm a nut for anthias.

Props to you, Kevin. Keep it up! Any thoughts about a sister store in Central WA? ;)

[metamorphis]

You can definitely see Kevin is a dedicated hobbyist before business man. I really hope he is successful, as it is so hard to find a good LFS.

I got a chance to visit Barr Aquatic (Zephrant on RC) when I picked up my custom tank. Everything looked top notch. :thumbsup:

[Ger]

I was not particularily happy to go Spokane to see my in-laws for Christmas......Now I have something to look forward to:rollface:
And, since it is Christmas, I'll take the whole family there to buy me frags.....:D

[in2deep]

In the photo with the black hood (end view) there is the top half of what appears to be a Kalkreactor with a quick-release union fitting on top if i am guessing right? I am interested in it if it's available. Thanks, Mike. Nice looking store-good luck with it.

[cwbroden]

Nice looking store. Small and simple. Not a lot of clutter like you see in some places. And not a ton of ads saying "buy this product because it is the best".

[MtnDewMan]

I have been to Kevin's house to see his tank but have yet to be at his store. These are the first shots I saw of his store, looks great. I will have to make it out to Spokane (from the Seattle area) in the near future.

[kevinpo]

Matt,
Thank you for the kind remarks and pictures. It was great to have your club members over.

Best regards,
Kevin

[Yellotang]

My pleasure Kevin and thank you again for everything.

[Ereefic]

Can you share some of the GREAT prices on things you mention Yellowtang? Interesting to see how they compare to my LFS.

[Yellotang]

Not off the top of my head, but I can tell you that alot of his prices was below that which you can find online. Amazingly low.

Prices that the other LFS say are their costs. My LFS chocked and couldn't match his prices at all.

[madmike]

Man...I was going to leave my tank home while I attend pharmacy shool at WSU in pullman, now i may be taking it and visiting kevin:D. hey kevin, will you watch my tank for me during the summers???just kidding!
Mike

[rbaker]

I'm a big fan of Kevin. He's one of the reasons I decided to make RC my home...:D

I'd kill for a LFS like that in my area. Great job Kevin...

Thanks for posting YT,

Ryan