Ocean Aquatics - my first impression
 

My first visit to Ocean Aquatics was very disappointing.
I expected to see many more shelves filled with hardware I might like to take home.
The store was a mess, both the shelf and tank area.
Their frag tanks are, IMHO, the only are worth looking at.
They have some nice specimens to view, but I think they would do a much better job selling product if they were to clean up the store, create some displays to showcase the products they sell, get rid of the mess, and build some displays.
They are wasting rented space.
I'll say it once again for posture ....
They have nice frag tanks to look at, but that is all.
I would like to see them utilize their space to it's full potential.

It's too bad that you got that impression. You might not be aware that they are in the midst of a renovation and just took down the SPS show tank on Saturday, so yes the shop was a mess

Did you say anything to the staff before ranting on a public forum? Maybe they have a valid reason if you cared to ask. I have found OA to be one of the most helpful shops in the area.

What's with all the whiners lately?

That mess you saw was the result of Wendel doing a secret project in the rear half of the store. This area was was previously under used so I am excited as to what he may be cooking up.

I am glad that this owner appears to be upgrading where other stores are closing.

+1.... ask questions first... rant later!

no kidding lol:P

Didn't anyone tell ya's... it is TERRIBLE TUESDAY! Duh!

Good store. Great people. 'Nuff said.

Nothing but good things to say about the store or the people that work there.

IMO, I don't believe he was whining at all. Just giving his impression of the store on the day he visited. I think he did a good job not actually criticizing the store, but recommending possible improvements. And as you all pointed out there was an explanation for the current store disaray.