[Amphibianite]

Hi there,
I just wanted to say I would be interested in your idea personally.
I am a new breeder, and honestly probably don't have the nest qualities, but not poor either. I try to buy the best I can afford, and really enjoy the hobby. I am just getting into breeding, and already I have a mom and pop store asking me to be their supplier. So I would love to work with you and see what I could do with your site.
All the best of luck.

Oh ps sorry if I am typing off, sentence structure, etc. Its been a long tiring day and I have no idea what I am truly saying haha.

 

[Amphibianite]

Curly - I am actually trying to get in touch with another breeder in the area, possibly the only other one I know of. I know of a few people who have tried in the past but moved on.
I personally fully understand that I have to breed a wide variety, including some VTs. The customer need a wide variety of fish to choose from.
I am hoping to give them the best selection of the best quality I can provide. Give them new colors and styles they wouldn't usually see in you average pet store. Things that *shudder* Walmart would never have. Something different than the red/blue VTs and CTs.
There is actually a tropical fish store in the same complex as the Mom and Pop LPS that is interested in me. They too are interested in taking some of the spawns. So that is helpful as well. I actually buy several of my breeding stock from said LFS and they usually have wonderful quality in if you have ever seen some of my boys. For example my dearly missed Prince Poppycock.
I know I won't see profit for at least a year as it is with any business. I have taken a number of business classes, and while my major is culinary I know how to apply things I learn into all aspect ^_^. I am just hoping the spawns will pay just enough for themselves I can afford to do another and another, set up a few tanks instead of the two I will be running at the moment. (I am running two spawns about two months apart or so to allow me to have a nearly steady stream of fry at hand. Hoping to expand as my knowledge grows)

Raven - I don't know about your Petsmart but mine up here in Cent Or, actually gets decent stock in. I have found some true gems in there.

 

[Amphibianite]

Curly - I understand that, I would just like to add at the moment before I pass out that I am just not selling to the LFS and LPS. I am also planning on selling here on this site, and aquabid. Yes I know these too can only go so far, but I am not putting all my eggs in one basket so to put it. I know there is only so much I can sell at a time, and only so much I can do.
I do appreciate any and all advice you have and will give. ^_^ So thank you a lot honestly.

Raven - depends on when you go I think. My petsmart get their shipments in on Friday, so that is usually when the best and healthiest are there.

 

[Amphibianite]

I agree, that it is a matter of pure quality. I don't plan on making a name for myself by selling subpar fish. If anything, those will be going to friends and family who want them to give them home and don't plan on breeding themselves. I plan on only selling the best quality I can.
Sorry for short post but busy busy busy here.