2007-07-10 05:40:06 · 8 answers · asked by sparky 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
It really depejnds on your market area and how much you are going to pay for shipping on various products, especially fish. If you are within driving distance of a wholesales you can save major money for example.
To do a good job of a saltwater store, employee costs etc and a safety net to get you through the rough spots in the first 2-3 years, you're easily looking at $250,000 - 350,000. $500,000 isn't unreasonable.
MM
2007-07-10 06:04:28 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
im guessing it will probably cost anywhere from 100k too 500k+ depending how nice/big you want it to be saltwater is a pricey venture. just be careful and make sure you know alot obout saltwater before you do anything this drastic like spend that much money. freshwater fish are a little less risky but still there isnt much profits in a fish store from what i hear.
i wish you the best of luck
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2007-07-10 13:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by dshepprm125 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
depends on the size of the store, if you keep overhead low and mainly focus on supplies and only 4-8 large fish tanks and 1 or 2 coral tanks you could maybe be out 20-100k, focus only on quality products, no garbage and know what people want, keep overhead low, maybe a weeks worth of live and food supplies. really depends on size
2007-07-10 13:16:04 · answer #3 · answered by michael_j_p_42503 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ask this guy
http://ovas.ca/index.php?board=18.0
Redbelly is his online name, Pat is his real name.
He opened one in his basement and is doing AWSOME.
I believe he MADE most of his holding tanks for all of his livestock.
He is young (early 20s) and In University so I realy don't think he had tens of thousands of dollars to play with???
If I need anything, He will have it or get it for me Quickly.
2007-07-10 19:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, It all depends on the type of tank that you are planning. If you are planing on have live corals, invertebrates, or just fish. A reef tank is what would be need if you are planning on having corals or invertebrates. They tend to be filter feeders. Reef tank can be very large and get to be very expensive. Oh the other hand a fish only tank can be very small and very cheap as well.
2007-07-10 12:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by fishbarn 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
A store would cost I'm guessing half a million.
2007-07-10 12:56:03 · answer #6 · answered by Mr fix it 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
depend on how many gallon it is there a 15 gallon tank it has stand and all the stuff you need included with it and it's cost like 200 dollars good luck
2007-07-10 12:44:12 · answer #7 · answered by always right 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Probably more than you have. I'll guess around 200-300k.
2007-07-10 13:01:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋