What equipment and tools would be needed to start an Aquarium Setup and Startup business?

Question

Am thinking of starting my own business of setting up aquariums and getting them started for people who either don't have the time or know how...or they are just lazy. What would I need to do this? I've done aquariums, both fresh and salt since I was about 10, so my knowledge is fairly high on how to set up tanks, but didn't know if anyone had an idea of equipment or tools I would need to have.

Answer 1

Well, first off a van to move the tanks, stand and other equipment for the people. Also to carry your equipment. If you are doing set up only, you really wouldn't need much else other than plenty of insurance! Remember, if a large tank bursts a seam while you are filling it and ruins stuff in the house, the people will sue you, if they don;t their insurance company will, so loads of insurance against such things will be good. I would also have a contract that they sign that says you are not responsible for faulty tanks or other equipment or for improper placement of the tank if you have not been consulted about the placement of the tank.

If you plan on this to be a maintenance business as well, you would need a very long python, trashcans on wheels, power head to pump water, salt mix, thermometers, anything you can thing of that would normally be needed for keeping a tank. Also plan on getting a business license that allows you to sell goods. That way you can sell the people new heaters when one breaks, new filter pads, filter parts, lights, etc, etc.

You'll need not only a way to haul this stuff but a place to store extra as well.

Best of luck!

MM

Answer 2

Let's start from the last question--people who do advertising shoots of food and wine (working for restaurants or food manufacturers) need to know how to set up lights professionally. Moreover, there are tricks of the trade--for example, to photograph beer, pour it at room temperature (holds head better) and mist the mug with water (to make it look cold). Far too many to list here--you'd need to start at the bottom of an agency that does that sort of work and learn from a pro. For advertising, nowadays digital is the only way to go. You'll need something with optical zoom and very high megapixils, plus professional photo editing software and a hideously expensive photo printer (or a regular account with a professional printing firm). Portrait photogs, on the other hand, can still work with a 35 mm if that's their choice--it does provide some control over exposure that a digital would not--but in that case you'll need a great set of studio lights, a selection of backdrops, a room with black walls ceiling and floor, tripods, etc.etc.etc.--plus a bunch of ancillary stuff for babies and kids since that's most of the biz. And also an account with a professional developing-printing shop.

Answer 3

If you have been working with or on aquariums since you were 10 and have to ask the question you need to find another line of business. You should be able to look around your home and aquarium and find the answer.

Answer 4

That is easy for me cause my dads girlfriend owns a aquarium bizness. YOu will need of cousre the thing that cleans the pebbles/rocks on the bottom and then you will need a Mag-O-FLoat that cleans the tank screen. I will try to get some more stuff from my dads gf. ok hope this helps.