So, I am finally ready to start the construction of the new store. I have attached a picture with the proposed floor plan.

I am signing the lease on Monday, as soon as that is done I will post the address and a link to Google maps. If the lease goes through Monday the new store will be at the corner on Lawrenceville Hwy and North Druid Rd in Decatur.

I will make this my "build thread" and post pictures as the store progresses.

I am also working on getting a new website up as well (time consuming).

The store will be stocked and ready for business August 1st and the Grand Opening will be Saturday August 9th. Of course, if anyone needs anything before then contact me and I will see what I can do for you.

Thanks again,
Tim

This is impressive!!! Love the hospital and Q/T set-ups.

Looks like we can count on getting healthy livestock from Keen Reef.

Looking forward to the opening ~ ~ Please keep us posted.

Very nice now give us the location:)

Looks GREAT!!!!!!!!!

Are you going to have any livestock/frags/etc. for sale on your website?

Dude thats awsome cant wait till August 9th you will probably see me there!!!!!!!

Congratulations Tim. I know this must be very exciting for you! I have always been impressed with your active participation in this club. I wish you the best of luck in your new endeavor. Your lay-out looks super impressive too!

Sweet!!!!! Buy why are you so far away???????????????

Congrats on the new store! Looks like a great layout.

Looks great, congrats Tim!

Are you going to have any livestock/frags/etc. for sale on your website?

Yes, It will be a while before the website is fully up. I am working on it now. All the livestock will not be put on the website until 2 weeks after they are through the QT phase. This will give my local customers first pick as well.

This is impressive!!! Love the hospital and Q/T set-ups.

Looks like we can count on getting healthy livestock from Keen Reef.

Looking forward to the opening ~ ~ Please keep us posted.

I will still sell the livestock in the QT system, but at least you know I have had it for 2 or less weeks. My goal is to cut down on the death of my livestock in my customers tanks, I feel the only way to do this is through proper initial care of the animal from the stresses of shipping.

Sweet!!!!! Buy why are you so far away???????????????

This location is only 12 miles down 78 from my old location. Not that far. It is only 1.5 miles off I285. And it is in the perimeter. :) (Now all the people that wanted a LFS in the perimeter have one.) :D

Congratulations Tim. I know this must be very exciting for you! I have always been impressed with your active participation in this club. I wish you the best of luck in your new endeavor. Your lay-out looks super impressive too!

My activity in this club will only increase as well. The better I do from a business standpoint, the better I can contribute to this community. i.e. donations for raffles, etc...

Thanks for all the support and kind words. Please let me know if you guys have suggestions of what you would like to see in a LFS. I can't guarantee I will implement them, but I will if they are beneficial to me as a businessman and you as my customers.

Thanks,
Tim

can't Waite tell we get this ball rolling congrats bro

congrats tim!!!!!!! im there!

... Please let me know if you guys have suggestions of what you would like to see in a LFS...

Thanks,
Tim

Beer and strippers ;)

Beer and strippers ;)

You left out the beneficial to me and you part.....Well I guess it would be beneficial.... :)

Seriously though, suggestions that don't require additional licenses, permits, or other government paperwork would be better. :D

You left out the beneficial to me and you part.....Well I guess it would be beneficial.... :)

Seriously though, suggestions that don't require additional licenses, permits, or other government paperwork would be better. :D


free beer and volunteer strippers....... I don't think you need additional licenses for that. lol!

lol i agree with barbara

you can serve without a license if it is done on invitation only :D

But you must have male strippers too. Otherwise I'm not going to show. I don't drink beer, but I have been known to ogle under the right circumstances.:D

Timmy will strip for you...he'll be running his "Sweet lovin' special" at the new location

I love your store setup and plans. You will see me often in your store.

**** it, why is everything always on the northside

Signed the lease today. :)

The address of the new store is

2179 Lawrenceville Hwy
Suite M
Decatur, GA 30033

Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2179+lawrenceville+hwy+30033&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.310476,63.457031&ie=UTF8&z=17&iwloc=addr)

Thanks,
Tim

Great news

One more store inside the 285 the better i so sick of driving to the burbs for supplies and livestock . congrat's on the new store Tim, can't wait to see it .

Congrats Tim! Thats great news :)

This location is less than 4 miles from me:yay: . Can't wait!

tim, thats awsome!!!

Awesome news Tim! Congrats!

Thanks for the support guys. Just got home, I left at 6 AM :)

I had to unload 300 2"X4"X12' from my truck to the store today. Man that was a lot of lifting.

I will post pictures as the store comes together.

Thanks,
Tim

so when do you think it will be open?

Congratulations!

Can't wait to see the new store. Just right up the road.

Joe

Thanks for the support guys. Just got home, I left at 6 AM :)

I had to unload 300 2"X4"X12' from my truck to the store today. Man that was a lot of lifting.

I will post pictures as the store comes together.

Thanks,
Tim

OK, so you picked up the wood, but what about the pole?

so when do you think it will be open?

I am shooting for 1st weekend in August, might be delayed a week or two depends on how quickly I can get everything put together.

OK, so you picked up the wood, but what about the pole?

It not in the budget. But if I have any money left I will get one. :D

nice layout of the new store, will definitely be in to check out your livestock/dry goods, etc.. good luck and hopefully many of us here will contribute to your stores success!

Congrats Tim!!! I am sure if you need help with anything some of us will work for store credit!!!!!!!!

Congrats Tim!!! I am sure if you need help with anything some of us will work for store credit!!!!!!!!

I am sure of that too. :)

If anyone wants to help, I am open to volunteers.

Congrats Tim!


BTW, the new Street View from Google maps is amazing.

Just in time!! Everything (corals & fish) I've bought from you has done great.
Congratulations!!!

Just finished Painting the walls today. It is coming together. I have half the stands built and the tanks should be in by the 17th. I am getting 9 400 Watt fixtures in tomorrow. If anyone wants to stop by, feel free to do so. I will be there most days unless I am out picking up new items. :)

Call me first though, 678-524-4080.

Thanks,
Tim

I cant wait its so close to me. Congrats Tim.

Just finished Painting the walls today. It is coming together. I have half the stands built and the tanks should be in by the 17th. I am getting 9 400 Watt fixtures in tomorrow. If anyone wants to stop by, feel free to do so. I will be there most days unless I am out picking up new items. :)

Call me first though, 678-524-4080.

Thanks,
Tim

Sounds like you have been busy. Congrats! Can't wait to see the new shop.

Hey Tim, my $.02 - when I walk in a fish store the first thing I like to see is a nice display tank. Dry goods won't give you any "Wow" factor. :)

Also, wouldn't it help you in the long run to separate the corals/invert systems from the fish systems? Putting them in both systems seems like more risk as shipments of each come in.

Great news, looking forward to the opening Tim.

Hey Tim, my $.02 - when I walk in a fish store the first thing I like to see is a nice display tank. Dry goods won't give you any "Wow" factor. :)

Also, wouldn't it help you in the long run to separate the corals/invert systems from the fish systems? Putting them in both systems seems like more risk as shipments of each come in.

Great news, looking forward to the opening Tim.

The floor plan has changed a little, I am going to put my 150 DAS tank in as a display. I figured that your average hobbiest doesn't have the budget for a 500 gallon and the 150 shows the new hobbiest that you don't have to have a massive tank to fit what you want in it.

The problem with separating the corals and fish is that would require at least 2 more systems, which means 2 more sumps, skimmers, pumps, etc. Therefore increasing cost significantly, and will cause me to raise my prices. I feel that through proper husbandry and using hospital tanks, I should reduce the risks of incoming diseases. And as far as I know the majority of fish and coral diseases aren't able to infect both at the same time.

Thanks for your input please let me know if you have any other questions or comments.

Thanks,
Tim

Haha will you need any help setting up? Ive got a little bit of LFS experience and Ill accept payment in cash or corals ;)

Haha will you need any help setting up? Ive got a little bit of LFS experience and Ill accept payment in cash or corals ;)


If you want to help we can work something out (if your cheap :D )

I will need some people to help unload 78 aquariums on the 17th. Any takers?

Thanks,
Tim

If you want to help we can work something out (if your cheap :D )

I will need some people to help unload 78 aquariums on the 17th. Any takers?

Thanks,
Tim

I'm there to help in the afternoon. Let me know.

I'm there to help in the afternoon. Let me know.

I don't know what time the truck will be there, I will found out later, but I could still use the help that afternoon I am sure. Got a lot of pvc to cement. :)

Got a lot of pvc to cement. :)


I'm pretty good at laying pipe myself, hehe.

Tim are you gonna be at the shop Tue afternoon? Give me a call and I will swing by...

Jason

Tim are you gonna be at the shop Tue afternoon? Give me a call and I will swing by...

Jason

Sounds good, I will give you a call later in the morning.

Tim

I will need some people to help unload 78 aquariums on the 17th. Any takers?

I get off of work at 2:30 I could be there maybe at 4pm? I may swing up there to help out/look-see.

so are you going to be running this 7 days a week or do you have anyone to run it on your weekends or? wow, 84 hour work week sounds rough (I know your probably doing more than that now during the setup...but wow)

I get off of work at 2:30 I could be there maybe at 4pm? I may swing up there to help out/look-see.

so are you going to be running this 7 days a week or do you have anyone to run it on your weekends or? wow, 84 hour work week sounds rough (I know your probably doing more than that now during the setup...but wow)

Yea it is 7 days a week, the store hours will be 10 AM to 8 PM. I have an employee, most of you already know him.

Help on the 17th would be appreciated, I will be more than glad to pay you with a free frag or something. :)

Here are some pictures of the new store so far..... Victor and myself have got a good bit of the build out completed.

Man those are some LONG stands. Can't wait to see some tanks on them.

This is going to be a monster store! Can't wait to see it when it's done!

:wow2: :wow2: :wow2: Ya man I cant wait

So, the tanks have been delayed to the 24th of July. So if anyone would like to come by on that day instead of the 17th to help unload the tanks, I would appreciate it and I will pay you with some store credit for frags or other livestock.

We got 9 of the 15 400 Watt metal halides up and running yesterday. Here are some pictures. The bulbs are the ones the halides were shipped with, I will not be using them with the tanks.

Thanks,
Tim

Looking good Tim.....Who knows what Ill do...lol

Very nice...

I see you used unistrut to hold the lights ,Good Idea! You do have the Unistrut supported with all-thread or something from the ceiling deck right and not just laying on the ceiling grid?

Very nice!

I see you used unistrut to hold the lights ,Good Idea! You do have the Unistrut supported with all-thread or something from the ceiling deck right and not just laying on the ceiling grid?

Yes, it is supported with all-thread from the bar joists. I then attached eye-bolts to the unistrut. Actually Jason, Rockdog on the boards here is the one that doing the wiring in the store. (One has to know their limits :D )

It is going to be a lot of light in the store:

15 - 400 Watt Halides = 6,000 Watts
5 - 250 Watt Halides for the 150 Display = 1,250 watts
6 - 130 Watt CF Fixtures for Invert tanks = 780 Watts
88 - 40 Watt T12 for general lighting overhead = 3,520 Watts

Total Watts = 11,550 Watts

I am replacing all the T12 diffusers with eggcrates and replacing all the bulbs with new T12s that give a nice white light.

On another note, I got an order of Dry Goods and Equipment in today, I have a lot of Seachem chemicals and test kits, Tropic Marin Pro Coral Cure, About 100 bottles of Ocean Nutrition Pellet and Flake Foods, Several types of Substrates, and a Reef Fanatic Auto-Top off, along with some more stuff.

If anyone needs anything feel free to give me a call.

Thanks,
Tim

Yes the strut is on all thread. It is run up to the bar joists. I HATE fiberglass!!!! Just 6 more to go....

Jason

**** sounds your going to have a hell of an Elec. bill there Tim. Good Luck.

I'll be needing about 500 lbs of Substrate soon. Can you work me up a price? Want something in the 1-1.5mm size. Not too fine but not too big also.

Tim, you got any flatworm exit?


And did you give up on the 1000watters? :D

**** sounds your going to have a hell of an Elec. bill there Tim. Good Luck.

I'll be needing about 500 lbs of Substrate soon. Can you work me up a price? Want something in the 1-1.5mm size. Not too fine but not too big also.

I would reccomend the following 2 choices:

Carib-Sea Special Grade Reef Floor 1.0 mm - 2.0 mm 40# bag $31.99
Carib-Sea Argamax Select 0.5 mm - 1.5 mm 30# bag $26.99

These are my regular prices, I can't really discount them to much more than what they already are. But if you buy 10 or more bags, I will see how much I can deduct.

Tim, you got any flatworm exit?


And did you give up on the 1000watters? :D

Yes, I got several boxes of Salifert Flat worm Exit. They are $14.99 each.

The 400 Watt MH were a good price and they are all uniformed, that was the main reason I went with them.

Thanks,
Tim

Got the 2 ReeFlo pumps in today and took some pictures of the new water storage tanks. Slowly coming together.

why is Victor peeing in the corner?

why is Victor peeing in the corner?

That is him looking in either awe at the size of the water tank or wondering how the hack we are going to plumb it :D

So you going to come help unload the tanks on the 24th?

By the way you still looking for a crosshatch pair?

Looks like its progressing nicely.

no lifting for me...doctors orders! :D

yeah, still wanting the x-hatch pair. Saw one at MF today and it reminded me of how awesome they are!

:up: Nice progress Tim, Keep it up Bro

Tim, you got the suction cups to lift tanks? Those things help wonders!

I'm going to try and come down to help out, by the way. I will let you know for sure as it gets closer. If you need help with anything else (I'm pretty good with drilling tanks, building things, plumbing, and even some electrical), let me know.

:D That guy has a killer tattoo in the pic... OH its Victor

:D That guy has a killer tattoo in the pic... OH its Victor

yeah some guy on the forum is doing it for still have one go at it I hope :D

no lifting for me...doctors orders! :D

yeah, still wanting the x-hatch pair. Saw one at MF today and it reminded me of how awesome they are!

I will try to get a pair or two in at opening.

Looks like its progressing nicely.

Thanks, feel free to stop by and check it out. Call first though, I am usually there but have to go to the home depot and waste about 4 hours every so often.

Tim, you got the suction cups to lift tanks? Those things help wonders!

I'm going to try and come down to help out, by the way. I will let you know for sure as it gets closer. If you need help with anything else (I'm pretty good with drilling tanks, building things, plumbing, and even some electrical), let me know.

If you can make it great. The suction cups are good on large tanks, the majority are 50 and 20 gallons. Seems like a waste to use them for those size tanks. :)

Thanks,
Tim

I encourage everyone to stop by the store we have been working many hours and have done alot ....what sucks is that we still have alot left to do but we will get it done soon for everyone to see

Wow, that's a lot of light. Will I need any sun screen?

Its a huge drive for me to come so if there is a day in the summer which I can devote a full day to I will come. So let me know when I can come I would love to help you out.

Wow, that's a lot of light. Will I need any sun screen?
yes you will and make sure you bring enough for the fish cause the coral tanks are only 7 inches :D

This store is gonna be awsome!!! not to forget HUGE!! way to go tim!

yes you will and make sure you bring enough for the fish cause the coral tanks are only 7 inches :D

so, no large colonies??? Tell me you're going to setup a large colony tank...some of us need those so as to not look like a ginormous frag tank!

Its a huge drive for me to come so if there is a day in the summer which I can devote a full day to I will come. So let me know when I can come I would love to help you out.
I live right off of Bells Ferry Rd. It's not that far of a drive, really. :)

This store is gonna be awsome!!! not to forget HUGE!! way to go tim!

Thanks for the support

so, no large colonies??? Tell me you're going to setup a large colony tank...some of us need those so as to not look like a ginormous frag tank!

They are some 20 gallons that are 17" deep for the larger corals and colonies. The 4' X 4' are only 7" deep

I live right off of Bells Ferry Rd. It's not that far of a drive, really. :)

It is a lot closer than my old location. :)

I would reccomend the following 2 choices:

Carib-Sea Special Grade Reef Floor 1.0 mm - 2.0 mm 40# bag $31.99
Carib-Sea Argamax Select 0.5 mm - 1.5 mm 30# bag $26.99

These are my regular prices, I can't really discount them to much more than what they already are. But if you buy 10 or more bags, I will see how much I can deduct.


Is this live sand in bags or just dry sand? I need about 500 lbs so i will needs approx 15 bags. I'd like a mixture of the two. Maybe 5 Select and 10 Reef Floor. Shoot me a Price. Thanks

I live right off of Bells Ferry Rd. It's not that far of a drive, really. :)
Its an hour away and 45 miles. Thats $40 in gas (My mom would drop me off and then drive back to get me), So for me to go there I dont want to just put up a picture and then leave. I would like to stay for 5 or so hours and get alot done, thats all I am trying to say.

Is this live sand in bags or just dry sand? I need about 500 lbs so i will needs approx 15 bags. I'd like a mixture of the two. Maybe 5 Select and 10 Reef Floor. Shoot me a Price. Thanks

That is the dry sand. If you buy 500 pounds from me, I will give you several pounds of my super live sand in my tanks. :)

I will work up a total price and get it to you this weekend.

Thanks,
Tim

ok so today we build one of the shelves leak cheaked the storage tanks and finished changing all the t12 tubes all around the store i took one pic with my phone here it is come check us out people .....the store is much nicer in person than in pics

Here are some shots after we installed the 6 additional Halides. All 15 are now ready.

The tanks will be at my store around 4PM on Thursday the 24th. Everyone that wants to come help unload them, call or pm or post here so I can expect you. I will hook the volunters up with a little store credit.

Thanks,
Tim

I will more than likley be there... I will let you know so you can bring me some snails.....

Jason

Here are some pictures of the new tanks and RO/DI unit.

Thanks to Jason (Rockdog) and Joe (Sailfish) for stopping by. I tell you if anyone needs someone to pick up about a ton call Jason. :)

Thanks,
Tim

More Pictures

lookin great! :thumbs: what's that ro/di unit rated for, also, I love the huge collection of Reef Crystals salt, glad that someone nearby carries it!

lookin great! :thumbs: what's that ro/di unit rated for, also, I love the huge collection of Reef Crystals salt, glad that someone nearby carries it!


It is a 7 stage 200 gpd unit. And the Reef Crystals is just to fill the tanks the first time around. :) I will be getting more in shortly.

Thanks,
Tim

the RC is almost all going to be store use to start up all the tanks... I am sure he could sell some!!

Jason

Coming along great. If there is ever a day that you could use help for a couple of hours just let me know.

What skimmers and reactors will you be using on your systems?

Beautiful!

Awesome

the RC is almost all going to be store use to start up all the tanks... I am sure he could sell some!!

Jason

Yes I have some if anyone needs any $36.99.

What skimmers and reactors will you be using on your systems?

ASM G-6 Skimmers and the only reactors are Geo for carbon. Calcium will be dosed by hand for now.

well we have gotten alot done its gonna take a while to get the tanks filled but we are getting good progress ....come check us out

we have some snails in stock and a few fish we have a beautiful magnificent fox face and a couple others

WOW....Thats alot of tanks! Looks to me like you are going for more of a saltwater zoo! Very nice!!!!!

we are hopping to house a couple thousand animals :D

That is really amazing.... not to be nosy...but how do you pay for something like this????

you do all the work your self and try to get the best deals possible we have been working hard and long hours

That is really amazing.... not to be nosy...but how do you pay for something like this????
The bank does! ;)

Yes in this case it was a bank loan. :) And as Victor said, a lot of long days, I have worked a minimum of 12 hours each day for the past month and looks like several more weeks of that. :) But it is all good, I love this hobby and this is what I want to do. I have found that if you do a job only for the money, it is not fulfilling.

We will have at least 1,000 fish, 750 corals, and probable 5,000 or so other inverts when we get fully stocked. We will also have a good selection of dry goods like food, additives, coral fragging tools, etc.

Also, the temporary banner sign should be installed today. I will post pictures later.

Thanks,
Tim

Tim,
Looking forward to seeing the new place!! Sounds great
BZ

Tim,
Looking forward to seeing the new place!! Sounds great
BZ

Thanks Bob, feel free to stop by anytime. If you want to check the store out before we open.

I will be getting the first round of orders in next week. I am planning an order from my Florida collector(snails, crabs, few carib fish), ORA, and a small order from one of my wholesaler(mainly live rock). The following week I will get a large shipment of corals and fish from the pacific.

Also, on a side note. My store is sorta like a warehouse club or the home depot. The stands are basic and the fixtures and furniture are basic, they do what they are designed to just not fancy, etc. I am gearing the store to be an online retailer and in order to keep prices competitive and give my local customers the ability to pay online prices with the local pickup, I decided not to put thousands into making the stands fancy.

I will have a nice display tank and the livestock will be of the highest quality but all the other bells and whistles are not here. I figured this was the best for the business and you my customers. Basically you don't go to The Home Depot and expect it to look like a high end boutique store. :)

Thanks,
Tim

Don't change a thing! You rock dude.
BZ

WHere's the pole Timmy? That's the only bell you need...

WHere's the pole Timmy? That's the only bell you need...


Well I was going to install one, but DeKalb county told me I would need to get a special permit. :) Seriously though, It is amazing how hard it is to get a business license in this county.

I will make sure that the next expansion includes one in the budget. :tongue:

Thanks Bob, feel free to stop by anytime. If you want to check the store out before we open.

I will be getting the first round of orders in next week. I am planning an order from my Florida collector(snails, crabs, few carib fish), ORA, and a small order from one of my wholesaler(mainly live rock). The following week I will get a large shipment of corals and fish from the pacific.

Also, on a side note. My store is sorta like a warehouse club or the home depot. The stands are basic and the fixtures and furniture are basic, they do what they are designed to just not fancy, etc. I am gearing the store to be an online retailer and in order to keep prices competitive and give my local customers the ability to pay online prices with the local pickup, I decided not to put thousands into making the stands fancy.

I will have a nice display tank and the livestock will be of the highest quality but all the other bells and whistles are not here. I figured this was the best for the business and you my customers. Basically you don't go to The Home Depot and expect it to look like a high end boutique store. :)

Thanks,
Tim
That will keep a great majority of folks happy. We love bargains! :D

pffft I only buy my fish from tanks sitting on rare antique recovered hardwood stands. PASS!

but seriously, when are the snails expected? by next weekend? need a fair chunk, trochus will be available right? got my tank lit last night, some liverock in. going to finish it off this weekend, should get a nice algea bloom for snails by next weekend :p

pffft I only buy my fish from tanks sitting on rare antique recovered hardwood stands. PASS!

but seriously, when are the snails expected? by next weekend? need a fair chunk, trochus will be available right? got my tank lit last night, some liverock in. going to finish it off this weekend, should get a nice algea bloom for snails by next weekend :p

The trochus will not be in until the week after next. I will have ceriths, astrea, vibex, turbos (mexican and vietnam), fighting conchs. I will also have scarlet reef hermits and dwarf blue legs, emeralds, sally lightfoot, and other crabs. Peppermint shrimp will also be in (I ordered 80) and these are the wild caught caribbean versions.

Here are some pictures of the temporary sign:

fair enough, Ill be by to get some cerith and vibex then, get the trochus later.

Wow its looking great I cant wait. Vc has been telling me good things.

The trochus will not be in until the week after next. I will have ceriths, astrea, vibex, turbos (mexican and vietnam), fighting conchs. I will also have scarlet reef hermits and dwarf blue legs, emeralds, sally lightfoot, and other crabs. Peppermint shrimp will also be in (I ordered 80) and these are the wild caught caribbean versions.

Here are some pictures of the temporary sign:
Cool. Looks nice enough to be permanent. ;)

heh, yeah leave it, knock another buck off the prices :p

we are cheap dates.

We decided to fire up the pump and test it out on some tanks. Mind you it was only pushing a 12 foot spray bar, 8 nozzle outlets, and 1 1" line for bleed off back into the sump(the ball valve was fully open). Ohhh, And we throttled it down about 2/3 on the main valve off the output side of the pump. Here are some pictures of the massive micro-bubbles :)

More pics and videos. The pump will be much more quiet once all the valves are opened.

heh my computer doesnt like your vids.

thats some serious water you got there.

have you kept a running tally on how many leaks so far? :p dont lie, I know there must have been some.

they're only 4 second vids showing water coming out of the returns.

How many leaks did you have to fix?

Must not be to many Victor was still smiling.:)

Joe

Victor has a racoon attached to the back of his head...scary stuff!

heh my computer doesnt like your vids.

thats some serious water you got there.

have you kept a running tally on how many leaks so far? :p dont lie, I know there must have been some.

Actually other than having to retighten the bulkhead on 2 tanks and the outlet side of the pump has a small drip at the threads(I believe that is due to the pressure of throttling the ball valve back)

they're only 4 second vids showing water coming out of the returns.

Yea I didn't want to make a 1 minute movie and not be able to upload it. I will make a longer one on the next tank filling run.

How many leaks did you have to fix?

Must not be to many Victor was still smiling.:)

Joe

Yea not many. It is nice to be able to add some water to the tanks. I will add another 160 gallons today.

Victor has a racoon attached to the back of his head...scary stuff!

Yea, you got to watch it too, it might jump and land on you if your not careful Raj. :lol2:

Where is the new store and what are the hours.

Where is the new store and what are the hours.


2179 Lawrenceville Hwy
Suite M
Decatur, GA 30033

The store phone # is 404-321-0500

Hours starting Friday are 11 AM to 8 PM Monday thru Sunday.

Also, the QT system is fully plumbed together and running, we still have 8 or so 20 gallons to add water to tomorrow as soon as the RO/DI makes it. :)

Thanks,
Tim

You need to host one of the meetings when you are all nice and stocked up....I hate it that you are soooo far away.

Oh crap, you're 4.2 miles away from me. This is gonna' be really really bad for me, good for you though. Well, good for me too, but still bad!

You need to host one of the meetings when you are all nice and stocked up....I hate it that you are soooo far away.

I would love to but it might get a little crowded to have a real meeting here. I would love to organize some events and gatherings though. I will still be at the meetings selling my livestock like I have in the past.

On another note they are building a banquet hall in the parking lot and I am going to see if we can get a meeting there and I will open the shop after the meeting.

Oh crap, you're 4.2 miles away from me. This is gonna' be really really bad for me, good for you though. Well, good for me too, but still bad!

Thanks, I think. :D Well at least you will save a lot in gas at only 4.2 miles. :)

THis place is coming along nicely.

Is it always call for an appointment or are drop ins ok ?

THis place is coming along nicely.

Thanks for coming by today, and thanks for the help also.

Is it always call for an appointment or are drop ins ok ?

I need to change the signature line that was for the "house" store. Once we officially open someone will be here from 11 AM to 8 PM 7 days a week and then it is come on by anytime.

Until we open I am here from about 7 AM to 9 PM trying to get it ready, but I also have to go to the home depot( like 1 million times a day!!!) or pick up this or that for the store, so I would advise calling first. However if I am not here chances are I will be back shortly. :)

Definitely looking forward to the opening of this store, it's going to be great... :yay:

I don't know if any of us should have been driving after all the PVC cement fumes but I think we all made it back ok. I know I will be spending way too much money here in the future!

Definitely looking forward to the opening of this store, it's going to be great... :yay:

I don't know if any of us should have been driving after all the PVC cement fumes but I think we all made it back ok. I know I will be spending way too much money here in the future!

Yea the PVC Cement smell is awful. But I only have to suffer through a few more days and the main system will be operational. :)

Yea the PVC Cement smell is awful. But I only have to suffer through a few more days and the main system will be operational. :)

Very true, so where are the pictures? Everyone needs to see the crazy amount of water that is still less than half the store! Oh yeah, of course you're professional plumbing job too!:wow2:

a trip down there next saterday is already penned in for me.

Looks great! Can't wait to see those tanks stocked!
BZ

So I took some pictures of the UV last night after the lights were out.

It is a Viper 400 Watt unit from AquaUV. You can see the glow of the light through schedule 40 1.5" Pipe for about 1 to 2 feet. :)

Also we will be open this Friday.

Thanks,
Tim

I love the QT idea. It shows that you really care about your customers. I cant wait til you get open. Best of luck!

It's awesome I've been twice already and am going back again today!

I love the QT idea. It shows that you really care about your customers. I cant wait til you get open. Best of luck!

We are open now with a grand opening scheduled on the 23rd and 24th of August.

Thanks,
Tim

Sign was installed today. We are also filling the 2nd system today.

Is that a leak I see?

Very nice Tim. I will have to make the trip out to see it.

Is that a leak I see?

Yes, it is right under the clam that you want. You should come buy it so I can fix the leak. :D

Very nice Tim. I will have to make the trip out to see it.

You should we are open 11 AM to 8 PM 7 days a week.

Thanks,
Tim

Yes, it is right under the clam that you want. You should come buy it so I can fix the leak. :D

**** YOU GLASS CAGES!!

Apparently the sensor doesn't like that word.

tim, you must be really proud. congratulations!!!! Cant wait ta see ya soon!!

Wow, that glow from the UV is crazy!

what's up with the 2 chairs outside your door? Is that where the wives have to sit while the men do their shopping? :)

I think its actually where the men sit before entering to have a few parting moments with their wallets.

tim, you must be really proud. congratulations!!!! Cant wait ta see ya soon!!

I am, but I am tired. Lot of good 14 to 16+ hour days. It is totally worth it though. :)

Wow, that glow from the UV is crazy!

Yes it is. I almost feel sorry for the parasites. Not really. :D

what's up with the 2 chairs outside your door? Is that where the wives have to sit while the men do their shopping? :)

I think its actually where the men sit before entering to have a few parting moments with their wallets.

Those are both good reasons and I thought about moving them but was to lazy. :) They are also the only place to sit in the store as of right now.

what's up with the 2 chairs outside your door? Is that where the wives have to sit while the men do their shopping? :)

That is the Smoker's Lounge.

I went there yesterday and bought the pistol shrimp/goby pair :) and Im in love with them already! I took a few pics while I was acclimating them since I know I wont see them for awhile :)

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Did the pumps come in?

Did the pumps come in?

Yes, they left here yesterday with the mailman. :)

You should have them soon.

Thanks,
Tim

I have been in the store many times already. Tim and Victor have done a great job with everything. It is awesome to have them nearby!

Stopped by the store today it looked great. Lots of potential... Can't wait to come there and see 1000+ fish soon....

Nice to meet you all.

Mike

We finally got the store's reef display plumbing and stand completed. It is full of water and we are adding rocks now. Here are a few pics.

What do you plan on doing with the 180?

What do you plan on doing with the 180?

Mixed reef mainly SPS and Clams

Awesome...can't wait to see that unfold.

you meen to sell me you havent posted pics of all my hard work aquascaping ...and all the pretty fish we put in

We finally got the store's reef display plumbing and stand completed. It is full of water and we are adding rocks now. Here are a few pics. Its about time :yes:

Look forward to seeing the new changes.

ere are a few more shots of the 180. Not done but in progress. :) If you notice, I ran out of 20K bulbs and had to use a 10K until the one I ordered arrives. :D

Looks good Tim, I still have yet to come see the store.