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polarbear
Thu, 10th Jan 2013, 10:37 AM
Water World Aquariums


So about a couple of weeks ago I heard about a new fish store that was opening in New Braunfels called Water World Aquariums. I called and was told that they would be opening up by 01/11/13. Because I get excited about a new store opening I decided to call again yesterday afternoon just to double check the opening date. The owner Brad told me that they are opening up on Saturday 01/12/13 but that if I was around town locally I could stop by and check out what he had before they officially open on Saturday as long as I didn’t mind the last minute construction going on. So just like any of us would do I told him that I would wait. NOT!!!!!!! Me and the wife jumped in the car and went over to check it out. The store is very nicely put together. They had a large amount of salt and fresh water fish in stock and ready for their opening on Saturday. They have a few corals now will be getting more in today for the opening on Saturday. The wife and I talked to Brad as we were looking around. He was very helpful and made us feel right at home. He is a family man and told us that his son who is also working with him owns an on-site aquarium maintenance business which he has been doing for awhile. He said that they opened the fish store to help grow that business and vise versa. They have a good selection of fish products as well and will also be selling fish tanks once everything is finished in the store. I asked Brad if they would be having a grand opening and he stated that they are planning to have an official grand opening a couple weeks after they open this Saturday. He also advised that they are working on a web-site where they will be show casing live stock and deals that are going on at the store. If you guys have time you should try to stop by this Saturday or for their grand opening to show some support for a new and upcoming business. The address is 1308 Common St., Suite 205, New Braunfels Tx 78130. Its right behind the Rudy’s BBQ off Hwy 46.

Mr Cob
Thu, 10th Jan 2013, 10:58 AM
Awesome... hope they stock some rares and ultras...fish and coral. That's the big issue locally. Go to Austin and Dallas and the selection is AMAZING!

Can't wait to hear more about them. Did you tell them about MAAST? ARC? Be nice if they became sponsors of both clubs.

polarbear
Thu, 10th Jan 2013, 11:03 AM
I told Brad about MAAST and he told me that he would check it out. He didnt know about it. I told him he could become a sponsor and post his specials on there. He seemd excited to look it up. I didnt ask if they would be stocking rare stuff but he did say that they could get anything you want if you request it. He advised that they use some good whole sellers that can provide a lot of different stuff.

Fenker
Thu, 10th Jan 2013, 11:05 AM
I checked him out a couple weeks ago. The guy was super cool. His systems were all top notch. He even had a tattoo artist paint some aquarium pictures. Ill be going in for sure.
he told me when I has there he will have a coupe display tanks of some really nice coral.
cant wait to check it out this weekend.

polarbear
Thu, 10th Jan 2013, 11:08 AM
Ya he was still building some stuff in the back. He said that they would be putting more tanks there. Cant wait to see it fully opened and stocked.

Mr Cob
Thu, 10th Jan 2013, 11:15 AM
very cool

Paul28
Thu, 10th Jan 2013, 12:21 PM
Nice !! Did he let you know a time they open Saturday

polarbear
Thu, 10th Jan 2013, 01:09 PM
He said they will be open by 11:00am on Saturday.

OrionN
Thu, 10th Jan 2013, 01:11 PM
If anyone go, pictures please

Paul28
Thu, 10th Jan 2013, 01:14 PM
He said they will be open by 11:00am on Saturday.

Thx :)

polarbear
Thu, 10th Jan 2013, 01:14 PM
ill be going again on saturday. Ill try to snap some pictures.

ramsey
Fri, 11th Jan 2013, 01:44 AM
Yeah, the store is about 5 minutes away from me. I stopped in there about a month ago and gave Brad his first dollar! I met him and his Dad(?) and they seemed like super nice people. The store looked really nice when was in there. I was going to mention MAAST to him when they opened, glad someone already did! I'm looking forward to a LFS this close to my house! Oh yeah, if you ever make the trip over there, you totally should eat at A-Tan if you like Japanese food. It's about a block away and amazing.

ajmikeska
Fri, 11th Jan 2013, 01:06 PM
stopped by last night just happened to see the sign from common st and did a overexagerated pull in and brad let me look around and i was impressed, will be going there sometimes