how much to pay lfs guy to watch fish?

s2svetko · 07/03/2006, 04:00 PM

how much should I offer to pay my lfs guy (a college student) to watch my tanks for 6 days while im on vacation? I am also a college student and I was just wondering what a fair price would be to offer a quaified person to watch/feed my tank while im away.

Ralistin · 07/03/2006, 04:04 PM

Who says he is qualified?

I usually have a family member or friend take care of it with very detailed instructions. Unless you trust this guy I wouldn't take the chance. Just my humble opinion.

I couldn't pay for something like that so I guess I didn't really answer your question.

Amphiprion · 07/03/2006, 04:08 PM

I agree. Unless you trust this person very well, then I would not do it. Find a trusted friend or relative first. If they cannot do it, then go with your intended plan.

s2svetko · 07/03/2006, 04:13 PM

I live too far from home to have family do it and I am going on vacation with most of my friends I trust to do it except one. He is afraid to put his hands in the tank which is essential because my jawfish, corals and scallop need to be spot fed, also my turbos are in the habbit of landing on their backs. He is the guy I talk to most of the time I go to the store. He is a friend of a coworker and I am going to ask her if he is trustworthy.

landragon · 07/03/2006, 04:21 PM

I believe $15-25 per visit is fair depending on the distance h emust travel. Try to negotiate a set weekly price of $80-$115 though. Having the fish hand fed will take extra time so the latter price is more appealing to those that do it. Also, a big risk is having him have access to the house unattended. Definitely look into his trustworthiness. I am bonded from when I used to do pools, so this is not an issue for my customers.

07/03/2006, 04:00 PM	#1
s2svetko Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 157	how much to pay lfs guy to watch fish? how much should I offer to pay my lfs guy (a college student) to watch my tanks for 6 days while im on vacation? I am also a college student and I was just wondering what a fair price would be to offer a quaified person to watch/feed my tank while im away.

07/03/2006, 04:08 PM	#3
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	I agree. Unless you trust this person very well, then I would not do it. Find a trusted friend or relative first. If they cannot do it, then go with your intended plan. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

07/03/2006, 04:21 PM	#5
landragon Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 892	I believe $15-25 per visit is fair depending on the distance h emust travel. Try to negotiate a set weekly price of $80-$115 though. Having the fish hand fed will take extra time so the latter price is more appealing to those that do it. Also, a big risk is having him have access to the house unattended. Definitely look into his trustworthiness. I am bonded from when I used to do pools, so this is not an issue for my customers. __________________ "Experience is the only tool we aren't born with." Unknown

07/03/2006, 04:04 PM	#2
Ralistin Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Broward county, Florida Posts: 356	Who says he is qualified? I usually have a family member or friend take care of it with very detailed instructions. Unless you trust this guy I wouldn't take the chance. Just my humble opinion. I couldn't pay for something like that so I guess I didn't really answer your question.

07/03/2006, 04:13 PM	#4
s2svetko Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 157	I live too far from home to have family do it and I am going on vacation with most of my friends I trust to do it except one. He is afraid to put his hands in the tank which is essential because my jawfish, corals and scallop need to be spot fed, also my turbos are in the habbit of landing on their backs. He is the guy I talk to most of the time I go to the store. He is a friend of a coworker and I am going to ask her if he is trustworthy.