| Using fish bowls to create miniature liquor displays | | | | The two most important factors you'll need to |
| is popular among a variety of restaurants, | | | | consider as you're determining which fish bowl |
| taverns, liquor stores, and other establishments | | | | containers to use are: |
| that sell alcohol; however, before you dive into | | | | |
| this lucrative addition to your countertop, take a | | | | 1. Size: You'll need to think about both the size of |
| look at the three steps below. | | | | the miniature liquor bottles (see below) and the |
| Step #1: Consider Your Counter Space | | | | various available sizes of fish bowl containers. |
| Before you think about which miniature liquors | | | | Note that the most common choice is the |
| you're going to sell and the kinds of fish bowls | | | | 2.5-gallon fish bowl, so if you're unsure it might be |
| you're going to display them in, you must take a | | | | a safe bet to start with containers of that size. |
| look at the amount of counter space you have to | | | | 2. Material: Fish bowls are available in plastic and |
| work with. Ultimately, this space is going to | | | | glass, and the material you choose is entirely up |
| determine how big or small your miniature liquor | | | | to you; however, you should keep in mind that |
| display will need to be, which in turn helps you | | | | plastic fish bowls are generally more durable than |
| determine what kinds of containers and miniature | | | | glass fish bowls. In the event of an accident, |
| liquors you need to purchase. | | | | plastic fish bowl containers are less likely to break. |
| If you have an ample amount of counter space, | | | | Step #3: Choose Your Miniature Liquors |
| your options are plentiful. You can create small | | | | As you're determining which miniature liquors to |
| displays consisting of one large container or a few | | | | include in your fish bowl display, consider two |
| small containers, or you can create large displays | | | | factors: |
| consisting of numerous large or small containers | | | | |
| or even a mixture of both large and small | | | | 1. Although most of them fall under the label of |
| containers. | | | | "miniature," these bottles of liquor actually come in |
| If you have a modest amount of counter space | | | | a variety of small sizes. If you already have fish |
| to work with, however, your options are a bit | | | | bowl containers you plan to use for your displays, |
| more limited. Note that it's still entirely possible to | | | | consider the size of those containers before you |
| create an attractive miniature liquor display with | | | | choose your miniature liquors. If you haven't yet |
| fish bowls; you'll just need to make sure the sizes | | | | ordered any fish bowls, consider the size of the |
| of the containers and the bottles fit well with your | | | | miniature liquor bottles you'd like to sell and order |
| counter space. | | | | fish bowls in sizes that will hold those bottles. |
| Step #2: Choose Your Fish Bowl Containers | | | | 2. Just as with regular sizes of liquors, miniature |
| Now that you know how much counter space | | | | liquors are available in a variety of brands. In the |
| you have to work with, it's time to choose the | | | | beginning, consider choosing the brands that your |
| fish bowl containers you'll use for your miniature | | | | customers already regularly order or request. |
| liquor counter display. | | | | |