The Fish Tank ’ s experienced team helps customers learn more about aquaculture .
Tim Durst , Store Manager
Melanee Babbe , Sales Associate
James Powell & Family
Alyssa Martin , Freshwater Plants Specialist
account for more than 44 % of Florida ’ s total aquaculture sales , representing more than $ 33 million .
For Lewis and many of the members of his 10-person staff , The Fish Tank is about so much more than just selling
Marshall Huneven , Head of Service and Brad Lewis , Owner
Will Borrelli , Sales Associate fish . Store manager Tim Durst is especially passionate about the educational part of his job . Durst has more than 20 years of aquarium experience , as well as more than 10 years with the Marine Science Center under his belt .
“ I really love the opportunity to help people learn more and get into aquaculture ,” he said . “ This isn ’ t just about putting fish in a bowl .”
Business at The Fish Tank has continued to grow , partly , Lewis believes , because his staff is focused on helping people to feel confident in their hobby . When customers walk into the nearly 4,000-square-foot shop in the Holly Hill Plaza , whether to purchase their first fish or their hundredth , Lewis and team are there to assist .
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