London LFS idea?

[Humblefish]

Hello all,

My wife & I, having previously lived in London for 3 years, are keen to move back. My wife works in the IT industry, but I have been thinking of trying a LFS somewhere in the Greater London area. The shop would specialize in selling disease free fish... akin to what Liveaquaria Diver's Den does in the US but much more thorough.

You see, I believe I am closing in on a concoction of medications that I can use on SW fish to eradicate just about any & all diseases. For the past year or so, I have been finding fish with active infections of ich, velvet, etc. and then experimenting on them. The fish would be treated with my "all inclusive" QT treatment protocol before being put up for sale. I hope to publish my findings soon, once experimentation has been complete.

Does this sound like a business model that would work in the UK? All fish would come with a 2 week guarantee, just like Liveaquaria Diver's Den. I haven't decided if I should try a retail shop or online service. Input? Thoughts? Comments? TIA

 

[The Reef Dork]

Hello all,

My wife & I, having previously lived in London for 3 years, are keen to move back. My wife works in the IT industry, but I have been thinking of trying a LFS somewhere in the Greater London area. The shop would specialize in selling disease free fish... akin to what Liveaquaria Diver's Den does in the US but much more thorough.

You see, I believe I am closing in on a concoction of medications that I can use on SW fish to eradicate just about any & all diseases. For the past year or so, I have been finding fish with active infections of ich, velvet, etc. and then experimenting on them. The fish would be treated with my "all inclusive" QT treatment protocol before being put up for sale. I hope to publish my findings soon, once experimentation has been complete.

Does this sound like a business model that would work in the UK? All fish would come with a 2 week guarantee, just like Liveaquaria Diver's Den. I haven't decided if I should try a retail shop or online service. Input? Thoughts? Comments? TIA

Did anything ever come of this? I've just found the thread - seems like a good idea and something people may pay a premium for...

 

[Humblefish]

Did anything ever come of this? I've just found the thread - seems like a good idea and something people may pay a premium for...

My wife interviewed with a few companies over there, but the work permit/Visa process always prevented the employer from being able to offer her the job. So, this business will be started inside the US instead.

 

[The Reef Dork]

That's a shame. Good luck in the states though.

 

[ecam]

My wife interviewed with a few companies over there, but the work permit/Visa process always prevented the employer from being able to offer her the job. So, this business will be started inside the US instead.

Amen!!! Stay on this side of the pond. We need your skills. Hahaha

 

[ShaunRobinson]

A real shame! Will you post to the UK?

 

[Humblefish]

A real shame! Will you post to the UK?

Perhaps expand someday. My wife & I will always be in love with the UK. ;Shamefullyembarrased