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At Aquarium Co-Op, we focus on your aquariums. We specialize in freshwater tropical fish, aquatic plants, and the overall betterment of the freshwater fish keeping hobby. Our goal is to help you with your first pet fish and graduate you to an advanced aquarium hobbyist. If you'd like to take it to the next level, subscribe to Aquarium Co-Op and check out our weekly videos.
Cory McElroy is employed by Aquarium Co-Op LLC. He also owns Aquarium Co-Op LLC. Therefore, all content is sponsored by Aquarium Co-Op.
0:00 - Introducing Badfish Florida
0:40 - Why Alexa Opened This Store
1:01 - Aquarium Rack Setup
1:31 - How Long Has Alexa Been Keeping Fish
1:49 - How Alexa Ended Up Where She is Now
2:37 - How Alexa Did Her Research
3:06 - Badfish Florida Fish Store Tour
3:26 - How Alexa Built Her Fish Store
4:05 - The Hardest Part of Owning a Fish Store
4:29 - How Many Tanks Are in The Store
4:42 - Turtle Pond: Store Mascots
5:13 - How Much Did it Cost to Set Up This Store
5:29 - The First Big Challenge
5:52 - The Biggest Disaster So Far
6:42 - Alexa’s Favorite Aquarium Fish
7:03 - The Next Thing Alexa Wants to Accomplish
7:13 - Where Can We Find Badfish Florida?
#Aquariumcoop #Aquariumfish #Fishtank

[@AquariumCoop]

*What was your favorite part of Badfish tropical fish store? Also, if you can't get enough of fish store tours, make sure to check out this one: **kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJeke2Z_ibhmhNk*

[@StraightOtohGunga]

It is great to see someone so young in the hobby finding success and opening their very own store

[@markvonwisco7369]

Some of the display tanks are very well done. I also think that the water trough plant setup is a great idea. Finally, the store looks very inviting.

[@gigi3242]

She has the sweetest giggle ever; I'm not sure about bad fish, definitely badass!!! May fortune always smile upon her.

[@LRBaquatics]

I really liked seeing the LRB sticker lol :P But the setup up is wow cool :)

[@endoroboto]

Those Terapins were amazing.

[@forsak3th]

Do more of these. Shout out those local fish stores. They are so key for the hobby to move forward. Awesome job Badfish Florida!

[@invaderjoshua6280]

No their not, they are stuck in the past. There are a few good ones here and there, but the majority in the USA in my experience are cancer with no consumer protection. You cant say you have no return/dead refund policy when you have no two month quarantine. That's not fare to the end consumer. A two week refund period with water test isn't much to ask for. If someone wants to return a live healthy fish for the first two weeks it should be a 50% refund as that fish now needs to go through quarantine again. Everything is setup at LFS's, and wholesalers before them so that we are fighting a uphill battle by the time we get the fish. Consumer protection is the least we can expect. Just go to Petco/PetSmart, or buy from live aquaria etc. they all get their fish/coral/plants from the same people, as the LFS's. If the LFS's aren't going to quarantine and your going to have to pretreat every fish you get then you mind as well save and buy from one of the above. BTW if you are giving consumer protection and you are a lfs owner. Don't take personally what I said above, your one of the good ones. Your practices will speak for themselves.

[@THEprincessFirefly]

I agree!

[@alexabadfish1349]

Thank you so much to the Aquarium Co-op team for taking the time to visit Badfish Florida and for using your platform to highlight my business! Having Cory tour the store and give me valuable advice was amazing. I am so grateful for this experience.

[@kimmisery9065]

I know Cory very well and you are so like him when he first opened. You have a sparkling personality and could definitely do well on KZbin.

[@Holly13578]

Hi Alexa, I saw your video & honestly saying I love the store at first sight. From my childhood I have a strong bond with fish though those are tropical fish. I am very eager to work in a fish farm. Can I get a job there ?If you can't pay me that is also fine but I am really exited to work with you. Currently I am working on Amazon in India. Waiting for your reply . Thanks.

[@kdmedic2005]

I love this video and i hope to stop by your store the next time I go to West Palm

[@jmommy991]

Let me say her store is worth the time, amazing fish and staff!!

[@jimmygimbal]

This place was quite rad. Hope you guys and girls enjoy the video. Much appreciate the support as always!

[@aquaticaddictionmedia]

You all did an amazing job on this one!

[@jimmygimbal]

@@aquaticaddictionmedia thank you. It was a team effort. We had like an hour and 20 minutes before we had to leave for the airport in the opposite direction. I had zenzo do the interview while I shot broll. Glad it worked out. :)

[@kelleyforeman]

Yes!!!!! This is good stuff, Jimmy!!

[@RogueAquariums]

The store looks great Jimmy and she showcases her tanks very well

[@tetraguytx1705]

Cory, I think highlighting a local fish store is just an incredibly nice and decent thing to do, especially a young entrepreneur. Thumbs up.

[@sparkpluuug6287]

Cory said “and how can they find you on those” and her eyes lit up like a little kids dream just came true. I couldn’t imagine being 24 years old. Opening a fish store and having a team this experienced and this well known come to it and want to talk to me. And then ask me where people can find me and post it to their KZbin page after had watched them for so many years. This is why Aquarium Co-op is the best there is. 👍🏼

[@siphotheguy1870]

Did you need a hug after watching this?

[@hoplite2247]

Not sure why she was nervous. She did very well in the interview and has a very cool store. Hope it thrives.

[@markvonwisco7369]

If you haven't ever been on camera, it can be a very disconcerting to have a camera pointed at you. I spent a couple of years studying at the University of Salzburg, Austria. I was interviewed by a reporter on camera. I was definitely a little nervous. Even though my German was very good at the time of the interview, having to do it in German was a bit intimidating.

[@MegaToren]

Shes young.

[@treycook9814]

Because public speaking is terrifying and it takes practice to become comfortable and confident when doing it. Agreeing to have a bunch of strangers fly to your store and question you while being filmed for the internet takes bravery.

[@rara5212]

She wasn't nervous in my opinion!

[@melodeev5487]

With all the small businesses that have gone under in the last two years it's heartening to see a young person starting up a business that's absolutely thriving. Way to go!

[@denisedill3552]

That's a beautiful store set-up. It's awesome what you've done! You've got the right kind of attitude to succeed. Make more videos of your fish store journey:)

[@austinmcgoldrick4436]

This is one powerful, strong women. Love her store and love that she’s living the American dream.

[@tonymarshall5815]

Congratulations to this young lady for doing something that she loves especially at such a young age, and thank you aquarium Co op for highlighting her.

[@Staph_55]

Idk if ppl understand how magical this is. To b 24 opening ya own store with everybody telling u don’t do it it’ll fail n to have the guy who inspired u contact u n visit ur store, interview u and put u on his platform with him being a pioneer in the fish keeping hobby. Dude this is amazing. Congratulations to her n much respect for Cory n the whole team.

[@WTFlux-lh2tf]

What a HIGH QUALITY operation, just beautiful! I found this woman's healthy attitude and charisma irresistible and inspiring. Keep shinning!!

[@LRBaquatics]

Got to meet her at Aquashells FL. Im sure she will be there in Feb. Such an awesome person with a great attitude and big love to the hobby! So cool to see this video :) Plus seeing the LRB sticker is always cool lol

[@jimwilliamson5603]

So impressed by her passion to fulfill her dreams!!! Don't ever let anyone tell you you can't or won't be successful!!! Cory - watch out when the online store opens.. lol.. awesome video!

[@kylefriend6391]

Such a rad store! Your passion for the hobby and the animals really shines through. Perfect example of how any pet store should be operated. Much respect!

[@unholyorders82]

That store is clean! Everything looked nice and tighty. Also not to mention inspired by the man Cory himself.

[@EmilyHawkClinch]

A local store like this would really make me dig deep into the hobby again. I love seeing stores run by people whom are passionate about it.

[@christianhansfort5145]

Alexa’s Badfish is my new go to store. Just started with an aquarium again after a 40 year break. Set up at planted 55gal tank. Found Alexa via this video and went there. Absolutely brilliant experience. THE friendliest group of guys. Alexa, Robert, Robert’s mom, Alexa’s puppy. Just brilliant place. Worth the 30 minute drive

[@bethanybouley6679]

This store is GORGEOUS!!! one of the prettiest fish stores ive ever seen and she is only 24 years old! AMAZING.

[@craigsfreshwaterfishplants9426]

Fantastic, I am glad you were able to hook up with Aquarium Co-op!

[@Midnightwolf1333]

Absolutely ADORE the effort she is putting into her bettas. It's an expensive thing to put so much effort into bettas right off the bat with a relatively new store and after suffering financial loss/struggle just to get the store up and running. The fact that her main focus is the well being of her bettas right now - MAD RESPECT. I wish I lived near and could give her my support. Thank you Cory for showing us her store and giving her an opportunity to showcase all the work she's done.

[@LykeOmg11]

My wife and I just found this store and it rocks!! They have an excellent selection and are super helpful. Everything is still just as clean and shapely as it was a year ago in the video. So glad to see a bigger name shout them out - they deserve it!

[@stevekosto67]

I am so happy you guys made it to Badfish. I stumbled upon the store in January, and it was amazing. I must have spoke with Alexa with for 20-30 minutes, she was so knowledgeable and friendly. Her plants and live stock are second to none!

[@melodyhart1331]

This is how our country will survive, by small business developing in every corner of this country !Very beautiful little store !

[@mariaz9538]

I don’t even know this young woman yet I’m incredibly proud of her! ☺️

[@kelleyforeman]

YES!! Awesome to see a cool girl making it happen!!

[@drybonesrattlingrc6871]

Great job promoting a fish store that isn't yours. So cool for you guys to share that. Just proves you really are trying to grow the hobby. Well done 👏

[@DannysAquariums]

*This store looks so nice! I am in love with the style! Keep it up, Alexa! 🙌🤩*

[@njbiker2008]

Hats off to Cory that is cool to help out a young girl she could be co-op in Florida.

[@SomePotato]

Great story. Hope Badfish does well for many years to come.

[@brianmarshall1762]

What a wonderful fish shop. Well done Alexa, your store looks great and anyone local and into fish is a lucky lucky person.

[@r0syyyy]

Alexa is a baddie for keeping her cool. I wouldn’t be able to control my nerves around Cory and Dean!!!

[@Maeg]

Gotta say Jimmy did an awesome job on this one. Well done!

[@owenbrown790]

Omg those platty’s were so pretty at the beginning! And all the fish tanks with the wood on the outside!! Amazing?!

[@MrON3uP]

Cory, I’ve been watching you guys ever since the Pandemic and it’s inspired me to build my own fish room. I’m a automotive mechanic by day and fish nerm by night. Hahaha. Thanks for putting out content like this.

[@brianteneyck7074]

I was finally able to get down to Badfish a week or so ago and I was blown away! This store is so well run, organized, and the staff is so knowledgeable and friendly. By far the best LFS in south Florida. More south Florida fish keepers need to visit this gem of a store.

[@AquaGardenZen]

This store is freaking legendary love her style and really amazing seeing someone follow their dreams ❤ great video thank you for sharing this experience with us

[@kamanthanorlin28]

Love it! She's going to do great. Would love to see more videos like this.

[@bigtittygoblin]

The vibes of both her and her shop are immaculate!

[@aquariumplantman]

I love seeing people going for their dreams. Positivity & inspiration we all need. 🌿

[@metalhead9849]

I wish this young lady all the best and luck with all her endeavors. She's already faced unexpected challenges and won.

[@bananafloat27]

Those golden back yellow shrimp are gorgeous

[@jessecp1111]

Badfish is 5 minutes from where I live! The shop is even better in person, every tank has healthy fish and plants and the store is so full of life!! Shopping local isn't always the cheapest way to go but I would much rather support a passionate local fishkeeper than soulless big box chains. If you're in the aquarium hobby and live anywhere in Florida this is a must-visit shop. Whatever you need: fish, plants, driftwood, equipment, they have a selection that most fishkeepers could only dream of, with knowledge and help to match.

[@kasperaquatics]

The planted tanks are amazing. The Aquarium Hobby is exploding again.

[@tomcat6933]

Wow great person and store. Good luck

[@MakoyUnggoy]

Good on her for having the guts & drive to do it, I wish her all the best for her business

[@cyberji9542]

Well done and all the best Alexa and team

[@jmommy991]

I live an hour and a half from Badfish and had to go check it out after seeing this video. Alexa’s store is truly amazing, it was awesome to meet her and my daughter loved the stickers and shirts. My favorite fish store, we go check her out when we have a day to burn. Fuego!!!

[@kelleyforeman]

I love everything about this video! I love seeing a young woman doing great things for a hobby and I love that you are promoting her. Awesome job all around!! I hope everyone in Florida visits this store.

[@delaineld7766]

Fantastic store! Wishing her ongoing success!

[@mmnelson82]

Very well done, to this young lady. A solid idea and determination can go a long way.

[@labachaterairlandesa]

I love how she put her store together with the mix of ponds and tanks. I didn’t think she sounded nervous. She’s so brave to follow her dreams. That takes guts. I’m glad she didn’t listen to the haters.

[@kurtbrutting5118]

That is an awesome fish store and very motivating & inspiring! Keep up the amazing work. Next time I’m in Palm Beach I know where to go!

[@robertannable9584]

Go Giiiiirl!! Hell yes. 24 and a store in Palm Beach.

[@hmrhuang]

Congrats to her!

[@ScottMorvay-ey1xg]

I absolutely love shopping at this store! It’s fun and has chill vibes that make me want to spend.

[@jimmyjames2022]

Awesome Florida content! Great to see Alexa advance from hobbiest to part time dealer to successful store owner even after a trial by water. She's a good example of why Cory's business content in live streams can be so beneficial.

[@sunriseeyes0]

Oh man, this is the most beautiful fish store. With the plants all over the place 😍😍😍 Wonderful job! Especially dealing with the ceiling fall in. I wish you so much success! 💗🙏🏽

[@NebulaMK]

Omg I love this girl and her passion became her life. She seems super happy with herself. This is one of my favorite videos to date.

[@rudywatkins1312]

Alexia is a BAD MAMAJAMA. Girl you are awesome!!!!!💪🤗😀 Great store. Wish I were closer.

[@zenkle6504]

Love this place! It’s one of the few good aquarium shops I can find. They were super helpful

[@Lumpydog]

Great story and store. Best of luck to them. Thanks for the tour and continued support of the hobby. Cheers

[@MadeinSA658]

Love that wood racking so much more nicer looking and functional.

[@jackd105]

I started in this hobby in 1969. I am amazed of all the changes and progress that have been made since that time. The typical client in 1969 was the family now it’s just about everyone.

[@garrittmaiello6321]

Bad fish is our go to store in Palm beach county. Quality plants and fish and friendly service.

[@AdventuresOutdoors]

This chic is awesome! Great work girl!!!

[@2-trueman918]

It’s good to see stores opening and by a young person as well.

[@apss5736]

such an awesome store and i hope that other fish stores can be awesome like this one and the co op and thanks to the co op team for having such an impact on the hobby

[@papasmerf6453]

Awesome young lady. Wish her all the best.

[@marcconnelly2484]

this is so inspiring!! shes such a sweet heart!!

[@magdalenagaton2737]

I was impressed for your dedication and determination watching you from Australia 🇦🇺

[@sidneyerickson4883]

That is one pretty fish store. 🎵Go Little Rockstar…🎵

[@catsbyann]

Amazing and beautiful store! We bought a betta and plants from Bad Fish during an Aquarium Con near my home and will be visiting her store soon. Support your local businesses!

[@iamascumfuckbastard9269]

Literally a perfect definition of "fine, I'll do it myself"

[@davesherbinin]

Great store - I like how she included the plant troughs and pond. Thanks for the awesome Florida videos. Looking forward to more!

[@williamleidy6713]

She is just awesome. I hope she is successful.

[@darthbader6506]

What an amazing store, great job Badfish

[@rosehill9537]

That store look amazing!!! Congrats Badfish Florida. Much love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@just5927n]

Thank you for support small businesses!!! I’m in Florida and will definitely plan a trip to Badfish!!!!!!!

[@jodymckenzie3828]

Beautiful store, Alexa!! Congrats!! Thanks Cory and Dean!!

[@pastorpay3505]

She's a boss! well done, thanks for highlighting her store

[@BriannesFishFam]

What an awesome video!

[@johndillahunt4092]

I actually found this channel through Badfish’s IG after visiting their store. Everyone in that store is pleasant and a nice change for this area as all we had previously were Petco and PetSmart

[@sworks7124]

Good for her!

[@PiscesFarms]

Alexa you are killing it!!! Tara with the snails& guppies

[@grzegorzluzniakowski5823]

Hi from Poland 🇵🇱. I get the same filling when I think about local store U have go lot of mile to find good one. YOURS store is beautiful 😍 and owner with passion. Perfect combination. I wish U success.

[@bettababe7836]

Congratulations to you young lady!!! A beautiful store😊

[@bigmiguel80]

Awesome set-up...ideal store to go shopping at ...wish you the best Alexa and the Badfish store!!

[@coolslc]

Beautiful lady and very cool place, proud of her, and glad she didn’t listen to the negative people! 💯🤙🏽

[@DasEmpress]

I'll be there next weekend! We've been struggling to find one #$%# decent store in the Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale area, and you'd think they'd be EVERYWHERE, but you'd be so, so wrong! BadFish Florida, you just made my year! Thanks to Aquarium Co-Op, my fish club, for this AWESOME VIDEO!!! 🥰

[@jamesdarley8656]

Good on her!! Big leap of faith for someone young 👍

[@Kaalokalawaia]

I love this. What a beautiful store. I wish Alexa the best for her business.

[@LuizNunes74]

Oh, nice! Alexa seems super nice. Good luck.

[@timjay1859]

Brilliant. Well done Alexa, it looks like you've added a nice personal touch to the store

[@AbbyBane.]

This is great to see a new young store owner letting us know that there are possibilities, Go Get Em!

[@SuperBearCow]

Seeing fish store tours and seein how the started the ups and downs makes you really wanna shop locally and help them keep growing so the hobby keeps growing. Mom n pop stores are what keeps the hobby personable and not just a transaction

[@mygad]

That was sweet. If I was nearby I'd definitely be a customer.

[@aquaticaddictionmedia]

This was an extremely well done fish store tour! 👏🏽

[@mrswiggles2012]

Congradulations and all the best. To be so young and have a full up and running business. Well done.

[@aje8790]

Love the highlights of local fish stores, they deserve more credit than they get. They improve the lives of so many people