Aquarium Maintenance Service Business

Aquarium Maintenance Service Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Recent statistics show that the aquarium industry is worth more than $13 Billion. In addition, more than 14.7 million American households own a pet fish aquarium. Therefore, aquarium maintenance professionals have a bright future!

An aquarium maintenance business involves regular water changes, servicing the filter, and testing the aquarium water. Initiating an aquarium maintenance business is one of the low costs but most profitable retail opportunities.

In this list, you'll find real-world aquarium maintenance service business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a aquarium maintenance service business that makes money.

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 money it makes: $69.6K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1
How many people on the team: 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.

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

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