Checklist template

Habitat and aquarium display standards for pet stores

A ready-to-use checklist with 110 items in 6 sections, covering Display tanks, Kits and bundles, Signage, Pricing, Lighting, Condition. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 110 Items
  • 94 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 124 Points

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1. Display tanks 21 items

  1. Set-up display aquariums on the sales floor Number
  2. Assembled display habitats for reptiles, small animals and birds Number
  3. The number of display aquariums matches the store's merchandising plan Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Each display aquarium is a model in the current assortment Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The filter, heater and light running on each display aquarium are items sold in the store Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Each display aquarium follows the theme assigned on the plan (planted, community, betta, nano or saltwater) Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Each display aquarium sits on the matching stand sold in the store Yes / No 1 pt
  8. A printed background is fitted to the back of each display aquarium Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The water in each display aquarium is clear Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The front glass of each display aquarium is free of algae film Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The water level reaches the bottom of the top trim Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Each display aquarium holds the species and number of fish given on the display plan Yes / No 1 pt
  13. No dead fish or dying plants are visible in any display aquarium Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Power cords and air lines are routed out of sight behind the stand Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The reptile display terrarium shows substrate, a hide, a basking spot, a water dish and a thermometer Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The small animal display habitat is assembled with a wheel, a hide, a water bottle and bedding Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The bird cage display is assembled with perches, feed cups and toys Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Each assembled display stands at the head of the aisle where its components are sold Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Boxed stock of each displayed model is shelved within arm's reach of the display Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Assembled displays are anchored so that a customer or a dog cannot tip them Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Impact of the display aquariums and habitats Rating
    • Complete, healthy and inspiring 5 pts
    • Complete but tired 3 pts
    • Incomplete or neglected 1 pt

2. Kits and bundles 19 items

  1. Aquarium starter kits are set in order of size, from the smallest to the largest Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Every kit size on the planogram is in stock Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Kit and bundle items out of stock Number
  4. Kit boxes are faced with the picture panel toward the aisle Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Kit boxes on the shelf are sealed with factory tape Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Aquarium kits of 29 gal (110 L) and over are kept on the base deck or on a floor pallet Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Kits are stacked no higher than the limit printed on the carton Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Water conditioner, gravel, fish food and a thermometer are merchandised next to the aquarium kits Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Reptile starter kits are grouped by species (bearded dragon, leopard gecko, crested gecko, turtle) Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Small animal starter kits are grouped by species (hamster, guinea pig, rabbit) Yes / No 1 pt
  11. A kit signed for a species is one listed for that species in the company habitat guide Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Store-built bundles (tank, stand and canopy) are shown together as a set Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Every component of each bundle on display is in stock Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Stands are set next to the tanks they fit Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Loose glass aquariums are racked by size Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Stacked glass aquariums have corner protectors or cardboard between them Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Replacement filter cartridges for the filters included in the kits are in stock Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Replacement bulbs for the fixtures included in the reptile kits are in stock Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Presentation of kits and bundles Rating
    • Full, ordered and complete 5 pts
    • Some gaps or disorder 3 pts
    • Disordered or many gaps 1 pt

3. Signage 18 items

  1. Each habitat aisle has its department header sign Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Each display aquarium has a card listing the products used to build it Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Each kit has a sign listing what is included Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Each kit sign lists what the customer still needs to buy Yes / No 1 pt
  5. A "getting started" sign at the aquarium kits explains cycling a new tank before adding fish Yes / No 1 pt
  6. A stocking guide at the aquarium section shows how many fish suit each tank size Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Species care guides are stocked in the holder beside each group of habitats Yes / No 1 pt
  8. A lighting guide at the reptile section states which species need UVB Yes / No 1 pt
  9. A bulb replacement guide is posted at the reptile and aquarium bulb section Yes / No 1 pt
  10. A substrate or gravel quantity guide is posted at the substrate section Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Each stand is labeled with the tank sizes it fits Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Each rack of loose glass aquariums is labeled with the tank size Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Display fish that are not for sale are signed as such Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The free water testing service is signed at the aquatics counter where the store offers it Yes / No 1 pt
  15. QR codes on habitat signs open the intended page when scanned Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Signs in the habitat aisles carry the current company branding Yes / No 1 pt
  17. No handwritten sign is used on the displays or kits Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Signage of displays and kits Rating
    • Complete and helpful 5 pts
    • Some signs missing 3 pts
    • Most signs missing or outdated 1 pt

4. Pricing 14 items

  1. Each display aquarium and habitat shows the price of the tank or kit displayed Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The product card of each display shows the total price of the set-up as shown Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Every kit and bundle has a shelf tag Yes / No 1 pt
  4. 10 kits, tanks and stands scanned during the visit matched their tag price Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Price mismatches found on kits, tanks and stands Number
  6. A bundle rung at a register during the visit applied the bundle price Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Signs for the current aquarium sale event show the event dates Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Each size of loose glass aquarium has its own price tag Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Discontinued kits carry a clearance tag showing the reduced price Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Kits with damaged cartons are reduced only as allowed by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Display models offered for sale are tagged "display model" with their price Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Member prices on kits show the regular price beside them Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Date of the last price check in the habitat aisles Date
  14. Price accuracy of displays and kits Rating
    • Everything priced and scanning correctly 5 pts
    • A few missing prices or mismatches 3 pts
    • Many missing prices or mismatches 1 pt

5. Lighting 16 items

  1. The lights of every display aquarium are on during opening hours Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Display aquarium lights are run by a timer Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The timer is set to the daily hours given in the display standard Yes / No 1 pt
  4. No LED segment or tube is out on any display aquarium light Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The planted display aquarium uses the plant-growth light named on the plan Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The basking lamp of the reptile display is working Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The UVB fixture of the reptile display is working Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Heat lamps on displays are fitted with a guard or sit above a screen top Yes / No 1 pt
  9. All ceiling lights above the habitat aisles are working Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Lit header signs in the aquatics department are fully lit Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The demonstration unit for aquarium lights works when a customer presses the button Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Ceiling lights do not cause glare on the front glass of display aquariums seen from the aisle Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The light mode of each display aquarium (daylight, blue or color-enhancing) is the one named in the display standard Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Spare bulbs for the display fixtures are kept in the store Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Display lights found not working Number
  16. Lighting of the displays Rating
    • Every display fully lit 5 pts
    • One or two lights out 3 pts
    • Several displays unlit 1 pt

6. Condition 22 items

  1. The glass of each display aquarium is free of scratches and chips Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Silicone seams on display aquariums show no peeling or leaks Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Stands show no swelling or water damage Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Hoods and lids are intact with working hinges Yes / No 1 pt
  5. No mineral crust or salt creep is visible on rims, lids or light fixtures Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The floor around the display aquariums is dry Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The filter of each display aquarium is running with visible flow Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Water temperature shown on the display aquarium thermometer (°F or °C) Number
  9. Ornaments and artificial plants in the displays are clean and unfaded Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Screen lids on display terrariums have no tears Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Bars and doors of display cages show no rust or bending Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Plastic tubes and bases of small animal display habitats have no cracks Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Bedding in unoccupied display habitats is clean and dust-free Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Kit cartons on the shelf are free of crushing and water stains Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Kit cartons and shelves are free of dust Yes / No 1 pt
  16. A cleaning schedule for the display aquariums is posted and initialed for this week Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Date of the last water change on the display aquariums Date
  18. Broken or incomplete displays have been removed from the sales floor Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Repairs needed on displays have been entered as maintenance requests Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Name of the manager on duty Short text
  21. Overall standard of habitat and aquarium displays Rating
    • Strong 5 pts
    • Acceptable 3 pts
    • Weak 1 pt
  22. Corrective actions required Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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