6 Custom Aquarium Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Custom Aquarium Business

Here are some real life success stories of starting a custom aquarium business:

1. Aquatic Designs, Inc. ($69.6K/year)

Larry McGee, the founder of Aquatic Designs, Inc, stumbled upon the aquarium maintenance business when his friend started it almost 30 years ago. After his friend moved out of town, Larry bought the business for $2500 and ran it part-time. It wasn't until eight years later that Larry realized the potential of the business and began doing it full-time, earning an average of $100,000 per year in total sales.

How much they make: $69.6K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1
Current team size: 0

How I Bought My Friends Business For $2500 And Grew It To $100K/Year

Aquarium maintenance business owner, Larry McGee, generates $100,000 annually servicing 60+ aquariums in central Arkansas-area businesses, while also offering offline and online marketing courses; his repeat customer base is key to his 25-year success.

About

Larry started Aquatic Designs, Inc. almost 29 years ago

Revenue

Larry grew the business to $5.8K/month

Costs

It cost Larry $1 to start the business

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Where they're located: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Learn more about starting a custom aquarium business:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a custom aquarium business?
-> Pros and cons of a custom aquarium business

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established custom aquarium business
-> Marketing ideas for a custom aquarium business

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