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Dr. Kalyfran

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I had a fish and bird shop for many years with approx. 100 operating tanks, stocking up to 300 species. I had up to 25 parrots at 1 time and countless parakeets and finches. I have experience on the wholesale side of the industry, and in breeding tropical fish and exotic birds. I still maintain a few tanks and do consulting work, and continue professional bird training. I was successful in my business because I wouldn’t let my customers buy junk chemicals and medicines for their tanks that they didn't need. They appreciated my honesty and took my advice when they had problems. Word spreads and you have customers coming from far and wide. Wal-Mart helped me a great deal, getting people interested in the hobby, but having no clue how to give personal service. I eventually ended up with their customers. Prior to that, I was a Reg. Supervisor for the Bureau of Disease Control of our State Dept. of Health, giving me valuable knowledge that could be applied in the pet busines