R.I.P Oceanic Corals

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by gobytron

I just wonder what chances someone else might have if two smart guys like Paul and Albert couldn't make it work.

Need more than just domain knowledge/expertise to succeed at small business. In this case, I think location and traffic was working against them. OA had the same problem.

And as Colby has mentioned, at best, it is still a very tough business. From just a business perspective, lots easier/better ways to make money. Either you need volume (like J&L) or you better have the corner on some niche where you can make some margin. King Ed has it made, too, with not just their location, but also selling all the other pet stuff (incl freshwater), and able to spread the SW expense and overhead.