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Praise for Sicce Calanus
admin | July 9, 2013
by John Tullock I just received the following email from Leah Wood, assistant manager at Aquarium of Knoxville: “Sicce has provided us with another revolutionary aquarium product! Recently, they launched Calanus Marine Zooplankton, a food containing 100% natural copepods harvested…..
Read moreBradley Caldwell Closing in OH
admin | June 24, 2013
by John Tullock Pet supplies distributor Bradley Caldwell is closing it Dayton, OH, distribution center, according to news reports. The closing means the loss of 81 jobs. None of the reports cites a reason for the closure.
Read moreRefractometer Promotion Successful
admin | June 12, 2013
by John Tullock Thanks to all the members who participated in our recent refractometer promotion. We received orders for more than our target number of 5oo units, enabling us to offer a great deal to participants. This is what cooperative effort…..
Read moreHagen Makes Big Announcement
admin | June 5, 2013
by John Tullock Hagen has taken a giant step toward saving the aquarium industry from online low-balling. Here is the text of a letter sent recently to all Hagen’s dealers and distributors from Mike Dodge: “Please open and review the…..
Read moreMarineland Stoops to New Low
admin | May 30, 2013
by John Tullock If you are still stocking Marineland products, you might be interested in this anecdote from Scott Gregory, manager at DL member store Aquarium Knoxville: “I had a customer come in earlier [today] who needed two of the same impeller. We…..
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Sicce Reef Feeding Program a Game Changer
admin | May 29, 2013
by John Tullock It’s not often you come across a product that is a real game changer for reef aquariums, but Sicce and Sicce-USA have a winner in our new Reef Tank Feeding Program. Full Disclosure: John Tullock is the…..
Read moreThe Sweetest Sound
admin | May 22, 2013
by Ralph Cabage III On my way to Prestige Cleaners I focused on nothing more than getting in and out as fast as possible. I put my stuff on the counter and the lady who works there said, “Hello, Mr……
Read moreMembership Reaches 100
admin | May 17, 2013
by John Tullock Thanks to all the new members who signed up during the month of May! We now have 100 members, located across the United States and in several foreign countries. We encourage all of you to participate in…..
Read moreAnother Shop Drops Ecotech
admin | May 7, 2013
by John Tullock Another brick and mortar retailer is dropping the Ecotech line due to lack of support from the manufacturer. Aquarium in Knoxville, according to a spokesperson, made the decision after Ecotech management advised them that they make no…..
Read moreChange, Choice, Decisions
admin | April 30, 2013
by Ralph Cabage III Some thoughts from Jim Rohn on business and decision making. Indecision is the thief of opportunity. You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight. Decision making can sometimes seem like inner…..
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