I like this idea, would be nice to have a community frag tank and simply charge a commission on the sale of the pieces. We will have to think about the idea.

What do others think of this?

I am looking into bulk chemicals today, could some of you please list your approximate monthly usage of the main bulk items that we would likely stock? This would be helpful to in order to see if this would be a viable market.

- GFO
- Sodium Bicarbonate / Sodium Carbonate
- Calcium Hydroxide (a.k.a Kalkwasser)
- Magnesium Sulfate/Chloride
- Calcium Chloride

Monthly:
250 ml - GFO
3 tbs - Sodium Bicarbonate / Sodium Carbonate
250 ml - Calcium Hydroxide (a.k.a Kalkwasser)
2 L - Magnesium Sulfate/Chloride
3 tbs - Calcium Chloride
500 ml - Activated Carbon

Excellent, I need more of this.

Some great suggestions so far. I am only starting to use bulk supplements so can't comment on my usage yet.

The idea of a consignment tank is great but I would have one slight concern. You would have to be careful of spreading pests so you might need some sort of quarantine arrangement or a good regimen of dipping and examining under a magnifier etc.

Here are some pictures of our new retail location! It is small and cozy! The shop needs tons of work as the building is old.

We have the huge benefit of having an off site Coral holding and aquaculture facility within 10 minutes of the location. We are getting as much done as we can so we can open before Christmas.

Stay posted for more pictures!

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http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...w/IMG_0100.jpg

Looks good but there is no water.:mrgreen:
Can't wait to see it a bit of a drive for me but I am sure it will be worth it.
You better change your signature Ian as you are not a regular citizen again now. :lol:

Looking forward to following this build thread!! :biggrin:

I used to live in Aldergove. It is only 20 minutes from the Port Mann bridge.

Doh! You are right, I will change my signature!