What equipment and tools would be needed to start an Aquarium Setup and Startup business?
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.
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
December 23rd, 2009 at 9:09 am
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.
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December 23rd, 2009 at 9:38 am
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.
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December 23rd, 2009 at 9:54 am
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
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