Own your own LFS in Mont Co.

[hollyfish2000]

I agree that is sounds like TFW. And, yeah, I think that's the planted tank over the koi pond with its assorted stocking. (did you see the rainbow cichlid in the lower left?)

I hope it's sold and not closed. We can't afford to lose another LFS and it's one of the "old school" type, too.

 

[dogofwar]

Add some video games and I think you'd make a bundle.

Id turn it into a Chipotle/Starbucks/Fish store/gentleman's club/bail bonds. Do you think Id make money?

 

[RIFT_LAKES_RULE]

Add some video games and I think you'd make a bundle.

And some washers and dryers!!!

With that set up you could launder more than clothes

 

[Prince]

I know this probably isn't feasible but what if we the club owned the store. Yes I know somedays would be a p.I.t.a. But I think I could work. Plus we get to do all the stuff we complain about.

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[Andrewtfw]

The pic and information suggest that it is Tropical Fish World that is for sale. As of this moment, you all know as much as I do. Jim has not informed his managers or staff of his intent to sell. I am trying to contact him for more information.

 

[Prince]

That sucks man. Sorry you had to find out this way.

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[Lively]

Perhaps he is just testing the water to see if there is any interest?

I would love to own a fish shop... my dream/nightmare job! lol

 

[Andrewtfw]

From what Jim has told a colleague, it may be that someone other than Jim has created this ad and that Jim does not know about it. I am still trying to get more information.

 

[Andrewtfw]

Okay, so the following is directly from Jim- owner of Tropical Fish World: "TFW is not going anywhere. We were seeing what the value of the business might be worth on the open market. TFW is always open to investors, partners, buyers... for the right price."

 

[BIG_Z]

*Removed bc I started typing before your last post was posted*

Glad to see TFW wont be going anywhere.

 

[Lively]

Okay, so the following is directly from Jim- owner of Tropical Fish World: "TFW is not going anywhere. We were seeing what the value of the business might be worth on the open market. TFW is always open to investors, partners, buyers... for the right price."

Did you tell him, "DON'T SCARE US LIKE THAT!"?

LOL

 

[Andrewtfw]

I told him not to scare me like that. Jim apologizes for any confusion or concern this may have caused. I do as well.

 

[Reel Addiction]

Okay, so the following is directly from Jim- owner of Tropical Fish World: "TFW is not going anywhere. We were seeing what the value of the business might be worth on the open market. TFW is always open to investors, partners, buyers... for the right price."

Hope all works out for ya, but as Jim Quotes "TFW is always open to investors, partners, buyers... for the right price"

So if the right price is offered, Jim's out. TFW still didnt go anywhere it's just owned by someone else.

 

[Sonny Disposition]

From the link below:

"He opened Tropical Fish World in Gaithersburg, Maryland in 1989."

It looks like it is Tropical Fish World. Established in 1989 and room for expansion.

Here is the profile of the owner: http://www.monkeysee.com/fishjim

Congressional and Showcase(the store in wheaton) were established in the late 60s according to their websites. Aquarium One was opened in 2006.