opaquelace Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Sooooo...I've been holding out a little on you guys I want to share my new project with you! I took over a local store last month and have been putting a ton of work into it. I'm really excited and want to start sharing the progress with you guys! The store was called Coral Reef Aquariums. It's in longwood and some of the locals may know it. The store is under heavy renovations, but it turning out fantastic. We should be up and running in another week. We are shooting for a soft opening this week, and hopefully the grand opening the beginning of next week. Come check me out guys! Just ask for Alex I'm still figuring out names, but it looks like we are going with Modern Aquaria or Modern Aquatics. Here's some of the progress so far First day I walked in. In need of a little facelift Untitled by touchofklasse, on Flickr Untitled by touchofklasse, on Flickr Wasted no time getting to work! Untitled by touchofklasse, on Flickr Ripped off the ceiling, stripped the floors, and started building the new fish wall. Untitled by touchofklasse, on Flickr Untitled by touchofklasse, on Flickr All cleaned up, cieling painted, and ready to get some floor work done. Untitled by touchofklasse, on Flickr And today after the floors dried. Looks like your walking on water! Untitled by touchofklasse, on Flickr I'll update the thread as the store gets ready for the opening. If this is against any ruled mods, just let me know. I just thought it would be cool to share a little progress on the new project. Those floors are amazing! This store needs a store thread in this area of the forum. I want to tag along and see the progress. Very exciting! My husband would love to own a reef shop. Link to comment
Arkayology Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Wow, congrats Alex! That is really cool. I wish you luck! Link to comment
Alex B Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congrats man,that place used to have some really nice stock,I used to get a lot of coral from them. Looking awesome though man,hope to be able to support you here soon !!Thanks man! Come check us out next week. Should be looking like a store by then. Glad we can finally talk about this on N-R buddy. Absolutely cannot wait to come check out the store. The floors did come out awesome. I still think you should go with my idea: Modern Sea AquaticsWe went with Modern Aquaria. I think it fits the stores image well! You ready to work weekends part time?...lolSo when can I place my online order? Lol...soon enough...I promise I will become a supporter and vendor here. NanoReef is such a cool place to hang out. Promise to bring the goods! Wow! Congratulations and Best of luck!Thanks! Good luck That floor is beautiful Thank you very much! I think it came out amazing. Awesome, congrats man. That's badass. Thanks broman. How's the tank doing? That's so cool! Very excited for you. very cool! That's awesome build project. Good luck with everything. The floors turned out great. I was wondering who bought that store. Congrats. Wow, congrats Alex! That is really cool. I wish you luck!Thank you so much guys! I'm really enjoying myself! Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I will have to for sure !!! Ever need a hand man,let me know. What kinda stock are you going to be getting a hold of ? hopefully some sick ass sps Link to comment
mpsti05 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 That's awesome Alex! Best of luck to you and the business Link to comment
D Z Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hell yeah man, I'm down for some part time work. Can't wait to see the shop....and get some fish! Link to comment
4x5 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thanks broman. How's the tank doing?Tank is doing well, we're doing some renovations here which require it to be taken down for a day or two this weekend and then moved onto a new stand (I prebuilt that to avoid further delays) - so it's pretty much in auto pilot right now. Will use this opportunity to scrub the tank and sump. Link to comment
GHill762 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 very cool, congrats! really love the floor Link to comment
TeamIM24 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thanks man! Come check us out next week. Should be looking like a store by then. We went with Modern Aquaria. I think it fits the stores image well! You ready to work weekends part time?...lolLol...soon enough...I promise I will become a supporter and vendor here. NanoReef is such a cool place to hang out. Promise to bring the goods! Thanks! Thank you very much! I think it came out amazing. Longwood, FL? I live close by and would love to come check it out. Link to comment
Jay Wee Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Wow normal people buy a fish tank. Or upgrade to a 500 gallon. You sir buy a fish store. Awesome!!! Link to comment
Alex B Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks everyone!! Appreciate the support and kind words. For all the locals, come check us out next weekend!! Couple more updates The fish wall skeleton is constructed and now being skinned. https://www.flickr.com/photos/123509535@N06/16180770257/][/url] https://www.flickr.com/photos/123509535@N06/16180770257/]Untitled[/url] by https://www.flickr.com/people/123509535@N06/]touchofklasse[/url], on Flickr Here is the skin color. https://www.flickr.com/photos/123509535@N06/16180442509/][/url] https://www.flickr.com/photos/123509535@N06/16180442509/]Untitled[/url] by https://www.flickr.com/people/123509535@N06/]touchofklasse[/url], on Flickr Hung up some of the dry good shelves and floating shelves. https://www.flickr.com/photos/123509535@N06/15744211944/][/url] https://www.flickr.com/photos/123509535@N06/15744211944/]Untitled[/url] by https://www.flickr.com/people/123509535@N06/]touchofklasse[/url], on Flickr And here is the checkout counter. Instead of the glass display, it will house a frag tank for last minute checkout. Also will match the brown stain on the rest of the furniture. Won't be white. Untitled by touchofklasse, on Flickr Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Damn Alex,making some good progress !!!! It's starting to come together nicely. Link to comment
Jay Wee Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks everyone!! Appreciate the support and kind words. For all the locals, come check us out next weekend!! Couple more updates The fish wall skeleton is constructed and now being skinned. https://www.flickr.com/photos/123509535@N06/16180770257/][/url] https://www.flickr.com/photos/123509535@N06/16180770257/]Untitled[/url] by https://www.flickr.com/people/123509535@N06/]touchofklasse[/url], on Flickr Here is the skin color. https://www.flickr.com/photos/123509535@N06/16180442509/][/url] https://www.flickr.com/photos/123509535@N06/16180442509/]Untitled[/url] by https://www.flickr.com/people/123509535@N06/]touchofklasse[/url], on Flickr Hung up some of the dry good shelves and floating shelves. https://www.flickr.com/photos/123509535@N06/15744211944/][/url] https://www.flickr.com/photos/123509535@N06/15744211944/]Untitled[/url] by https://www.flickr.com/people/123509535@N06/]touchofklasse[/url], on Flickr And here is the checkout counter. Instead of the glass display, it will house a frag tank for last minute checkout. Also will match the brown stain on the rest of the furniture. Won't be white. Untitled by touchofklasse, on Flickr That is a great idea!!! Link to comment
Cameron6796 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 That desk is brilliant I had missed this, it looks amazing where or what is that floor paint I'm doing my whole house. Looks so amazing wish I lived closer. I wish you the best of luck, I love it when passionate people take on projects like these especially reef related Link to comment
jabeuy Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 A frag tank on the checkout counter is genius! Haha Link to comment
lilmatty5dimes Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Awesome idea with the frag tank on the counter. Everything looks like it's coming together. Link to comment
Alex B Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Some fts coming soon. Walked by the tank today and couldn't resist. Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Is the cash register frag tank going to be the same dimensions/profile as the glass case shown in the picture? How are you going to light it? Link to comment
Alex B Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Its a little dirty, but color is getting better everyday. The tank has started to mature and growth is taking off! DSC_0449 by touchofklasse, on Flickr DSC_0453 by touchofklasse, on Flickr Link to comment
Alex B Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Is the cash register frag tank going to be the same dimensions/profile as the glass case shown in the picture? How are you going to light it?Right now it's lit by a xr15 that I had on the shelf. It will have a nanobox duo on it soon. by touchofklasse, on Flickr by touchofklasse, on Flickr Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 That looks sweet. Try and cut a custom glass top and make people sign their credit card receipts on it. Link to comment
CosmicCanine Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I see an ecig on the checkout counter! my man! haha! Vapin and fish tankin is life! Link to comment
markalot Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Nice store, hope all goes well! I like the latest FTS. Nice and filthy, and coral colors look great. Link to comment
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