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JDEllis

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This thread is for all the people who have never been to Ellis Aquatics or maybe have not been by in awhile.

At least 8/10 new customers when they drop by for the first time say the exact same thing: "WOW! I wasn't expecting all this". We love exceeding everyone's expectations on all fronts, but also realize that word of mouth, perfect reviews, and even amazing sales isn't always enough to pull a new customer in the door. Some people are visual and just have to see for themselves what we offer.

Although our square footage may be small at 400 sq ft, our daily walkthrough is not reflective of that. At any given time you can see 3-5+ customers here at Ellis Aquatics during our regular business hours (which can always be found posted on our facebook page, please like/follow and turn on notitfications to stay up to date with sales/events/schedule/exclusives). Depending on the day of the week we average 15-30 customers a day, and we hope with that kind of volume of business it speaks to what we offer. Of course numbers and a bunch of talk isn't what you are reading this for though, lets get to some pics.











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We keep in stock just a hair shy of 300 different dry good products and equipment. Ranging from Supplements and medications to test kits and heaters and everything in between from nearly 60 different brands.

You don't see your favorite products, or something you have been looking for on our shelves??? That's ok, we take special orders and pick up AT LEAST once a week (Tuesdays). If we receive enough orders we will place a second order which we usually receive Wed-Fri.

Ordering is simple:
1. Request quote (include brand, model, size, etc and current price you would like us to beat if applicable)(don't know what you want? ask for a recommendation)
2. Receive Quote
3. Place order (just let us know you want the product (no deposit needed on 99% of orders) and let us know which date you would ,like to pick up)
4. Pick up and pay same day

Its that simple
 

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Starting up a new tank, or need more rock or sand to add to it??? We have roughly 400lbs of fully cured live rock at any given time. Looking for an even better deal, we sell live rock by the box also.

Need live sand? We keep "in-stock" 6 different varieties in two different sizes totaling more than over 1400lbs of sand to choose from. Don't see the type of sand or rock you are looking for? No problem, we can order it for you, just ask.




 

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Frozen and refrigerated food on your shopping list? PERFECT!!! We carry a wide variety of both from the top brands on the market today. From Chefzilla, Ocean Nutrition, Reef Nutrition, LRS, V20 Life and many others. We have Phyto, Oyster, Clam on a half shell, Mysis, brine, Cyclops, mixed premium foods, krill and many many more. Plenty of option for the pickiest eater to the biggest pig in the tank.

Don't see the one you have been looking for? Also no problem we will order it for you.






 

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Just want to browse and find that random deal (which is our entire shop), we always have CRAZY deals on everything. You never know what you might find, like for example: right now 5 gallon buckets: $1 or 4+ at $0.50/ea....WOW!!! (while supplies last)


 

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Place looks great! I really can't wait to go to check it out in person.

how much for arag alive special grade? 20 lb
 

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Maybe its everyone's favorite time of the week/month?....Water change time.

We keep in stock over 500g of water to meet your needs.

RODI water (210 gallon capacity and always topping itself off) filtered by one of the, if not the best brand on the market: SpectraPure
$0.25/gallon
or
5 gallons for $1

Pre-made
Saltwater:
We currently offer two options for your aquatic pets.

Instant Ocean Reef Crystals @ only $0.50/gallon (165g Capacity, and new water being made several times a day)

or maybe you prefer a more premium quality water

D-D H2Ocean @ only $0.80/gallon (our personal saltwater choice for all of our tanks) (165g Capacity, and new water being made several times a day)


These are the regular prices, not part of a special or limited quantity available at these prices.



 

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Maybe you came for dry goods, live rock or water but out of the corner of your eye you catch a glimpse of that fish you been looking for. Or maybe its some dirt cheap inverts on your mind. Either way we have you covered.

We offer a 150g, 7 section: fish/invert/anemone tank to help you find your newest aquatic addition.

Don't see the one you have been looking for? maybe you are looking for a different size?

Not a problem. We take special orders all week up until Saturdays and fill them weekly on Sundays.

Here's how it works:
1. TXT (preferred) 562 822 6673, Call 562 822 6673, PM or email us (Jayson@ellis-aquatics.com) with what you are looking for (include: species, size, and origin or special markings if it applies. If you are trying to compare prices or looking for us to beat a price simply tell us for example "I need a medium Flame Angel, my LFS "So & So Tropical Fish" has them for $49.99, what is your price?"(and ill let you know $30 lol)

2. Receive Quote

3. Place order (simply let us know you would like whichever fish/invert/coral it is, and we will let you know pick up time (usually 1230 till 230 on Sundays)) NO DEPOSIT NEEDED ON 99% OF ORDERS

4. Pick up order and pay

Yep, really is that simple




 

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Or maybe you dropped by for the MAIN EVENT. Ellis Aquatics' amazing coral selection.

We offer two 180g systems with 180g sumps totaling 720 gallons of coral system. Best part is: all the prices are posted in each section on BRIGHT fluorescent plugs. You always know you are getting the same price as the person before you (who was dressed in an expensive business suit and drove here in a benz) and same price as the guy after you (wearing the dirty janitor uniform and road here on their half broken bike).

We here at Ellis Aquatics are in a Unique situation. Due to our location in Beautiful Compton, Ca (lol, really not too bad, just a bad reputation achieved during the 80s/90s haha) we are located right in the heart of "Wholesale country".

Due to us being within a 10 mile range of literally dozens of suppliers, we often (and almost always) get first pick at many of our suppliers because we are simply willing to hustle over (sometimes even daily) to our suppliers as soon as the new shipments arrive. Often times we find ourselves waiting for hours at these suppliers while a shipment is unpacked so we can view every piece and simply find the best. If they don't move fast enough for us LOL we have often time dug in and helped out unloading. Meaning we get our hands on every piece of the shipment and truly find the one of a kind gems you often see posted here.

What does that mean for you, our customers? That means not only do you get the best quality specimens, but due to the fact we shop at many of these places weekly (or even more often), our suppliers LOVE us. A constant revenue stream to our suppliers from us, and never haggling with them over pricing usually leads to us getting better deals and bulk discounts, which we then pass on directly to you.

Some people are offended by our NO haggling policy in shop, but its hard to argue that we offer some of the highest quality, rarest, brightest specimens, at BY FAR the best prices. We maintain one of the lowest overall annual margins in the industry at roughly 22% (average being well over 100% at our cheaper competition) and if you include our "no tax on cash" purchase policy, that equates to just an average of 13% mark up from our cost. We will gladly take 13-22% of $1,000 over 100% of $100 anyday LOL

We have always been a firm believer in making $1 off of each of 100 customers, rather than $100 off of one customer.

and just like everything else, don't see what you want? just ask, we will order it for you









 
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Hope this tour of Ellis Aquatics helps you better understand what we offer and who we are. We are always here to help. Not a customer yet, but need help? Doesn't matter, feel free to shoot us any of your questions. We have been in the retail side of the business over 3 years and in the hobby more importantly for 11 years. We have made plenty of mistakes and had plenty of success too. Hopefully enough to help you avoid and achieve everything you are hoping for.

so as always:













See you soon...
 

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Woah, this place looks so different when it's darker, I so need to go when it's freezing cold and the garage door is closed... Epic
 

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Wow you sure done a great deal of expansion since my first visit back in 2013. Cant believe this is the same place. How you able to fit all these new stuff did you took down a wall LOL. Anyways great place and great products. Jason's always put his customers and live stock first.

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I wish I had time to make more frequent trips down there!! Anyone who hasn't gone and checked out Jason's shop needs to do so... Great selection of coral and you can't beat his killer prices!
 

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