A friend of mine, LFS owner, ran a VERY decent shop right out of his garage. HE had to extend the garage, heat, A/C, and insulate it. He biggest gripe was his power bills. He sold High quality freshies, and treated eat fish there as his "baby". He was good with customers and had a Fountain of wisdom and advice about all the fish, products, filters the whole nine yards. (ALL Pre-internet days, dont know where he found all the knowledge he had!) His wife had a degree in Business so she ran the books, He ran the shop. He made little money on the side, not a fortune, so he worked a regular job as well, and spent his of hours caring for the tanks and fish in his shop. Yes, it is hard work, he had 90+ tanks, each needing attended, fed, cleaned, water changes and examination of stock. He did this while customers were there asking questions, Buying stock and supplies. But he enjoyed it it was his passion. And he had a GOOD shop, I never got a bad fish from him. As a shop, thats the level of commitment you gotta have. Talk to your LFS owner, see what it takes to run a shop. Most will tell u. Learn everything u can know while young. Customers will ask a Billion questions, bring in sick fish, want to know compatibilities, and everyother question. They will expect u not only to sell them the fish and stuff, they will come to u as a fish Vet as well. So learn all u can while u can. And as far as salties, get intouch with and export company, learn the ropes on the import business end and what u will need. There are many excellent Marine export companies in the Philippines and such. Now, only net caught, no more drugging the reefs) Check it all out!