Fishkeepa Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Hi I was just wondering what LFS would you reccomend around wellington (prefferably in the city or suburbs close to the city) that deal with marines and marine equipment? What ever happened to Fins and Fangs? That used to have good displays it hasn't been ther for years now but it was generally very busy. Did it go under? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Fins and Fangs went out of business something like 6 years ago. Only place that has marines is the Pet House in Paraparaumu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 with the number of people asking the same question, im surprised no ones started up an LFS in wellington to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Fins and Fangs went out of business something like 6 years ago. sounds like no market there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishkeepa Posted April 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 It always seemed busy - Must have been those who go to look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 with the number of people asking the same question, im surprised no ones started up an LFS in wellington to be honest I expect the leases in Wellington CBD would have a huge influence on anyone opening a pet store in the city area, a friend of mine owns a car audio installation bussiness around the basin area and the lease is huge Consequently pricing would be more expensive than other stores that are out in the suburbs We are in the process of setting up a marine area in our shop, the costs involved are quite large for a very limited (local) market, but its something I have wanted to do for quite some time. MTCW Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveA Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 ...What ever happened to Fins and Fangs? They had the system, I even helped them set it up, and they had the stock for a whhile and on occasions. What they lacked was the skill and the will. You will never build up a long term customer base if you are unble to demonstrate that you know what you are doing and what you are talking about. You will particularly not attract new entrants if you cannot give them confidence that you will be able to help them solve any problems they have. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 The hutt pet shop will order in marine dry goods if you ask. they also often stock, food, and coral sand. Raymus at the pet house is in the process of setting up a coral tank, he was using a silly little 30l or so. Shame its still an hour+ drive away from Wlg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingol Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 I think The Pet House will give you a call if you want to see his marine tank once finished. I left my name with him this weekend; as I commented on his small tank and how nice it looked. He offered to ring me. I don't even run a marine tank but I love to look at them :lol: He knows I only run tropicals. I bought another small tank this weekend...boy was the wife hecked off....specially as I had just asked her whether or not she really needed the winter coat. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 If anyone in Wlg is looking for soft corals I have a number of frags at the moment, leathers, 4-5 diff mushies, xenia, tree coral. PM me if your interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveA Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 If anyone in Wlg is looking for soft corals I have a number of frags at the moment, leathers, 4-5 diff mushies, xenia, tree coral. PM me if your interested. Hi, Wouldnt mind another Xenia. The last one has gradually faded away in the overflow. It didn't crash but my efforts to protect it from the Regal left it with insufficient light I suspect. So what I would like to do is try a smallish one in with the Regal. I know he nips at Anthelia (which does fine in the overflow) so I am not overly confident of success, but still worth trying. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 It's about time you came and saw my new tank anyway Steve, give me a ring some time and pop over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveA Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Sounds like a good activity for the WE. Need your number. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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