I'm thinking of doing this as a side job on Saturdays. Service would include a replacement filter, algea treatment, ph/saline testing afterwards, glass/acrylic scrubbed, gravel/sand vaccumed, filter taken apart and cleaned inside, all decorative items scrubbed and a satisfaction guarantee or money back, any fish die within 24 hrs, fish will be replaced. Maybe $25 per hour? Or should I just charge for each additional service like $5 for gravel & glass, $10 for filter taken apart....ideas please!
2006-08-16 09:57:51 · 9 answers · asked by starlicious 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
I wouldn't, but my ex-boyfriend use to do it as a side job...so I know Ppl will pay for it.
I wouldn't charge by the hr. I would give a flat fee based on labor involved. Write up an estimate and explain what's included. Do not be too pricey or you won't make the sale. Start off pretty cheap and once you get a clientele then jack the $$$ up.
I would also bring your own chemicals. I wouldn't do the fish guarantee or money back guarantee. That could be costly.
I would NOT treat sick fish. That's when you start having legal problems...If you treat for parasites and the whole tank still dies then they are going to look at you to replace them. The problem here is that you're not going to make much money until you get a bunch of client references. So since you're not a vet, I wouldn't treat for sick fish.
I would also state in fine print at the bottom that you're not responsible for the pump, filter, or fish incase of a disaster (or however you want to phrase it)
The goal here is to make money not to loose it. Don't do hard work only to have someone say they aren't happy (for no reason at all) and want their money back. OR for some idiot to kill their fish and expect you to replace them....
Also, carry a camera and take before and after pictures. This way you can start a portfolio and incase of legal problems, you'll have something to support your testimony.
See what I'm saying?
2006-08-16 10:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by Corn_Flake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow I would pay for it. I would pay for someone to come like once a month and just clean up the tank a little. I wouldn't pay much more than$15 though, because it doesn't take that long to do. I wouldn't need a replacement filter, etc. I would jsut pay for someone to clean the glass and gravel. You should charge for each thing. Like a general cleaning $15, and extra services are more. I wish there was someone like that in my area.
2006-08-16 15:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by cutie pie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm no longer an aquarium cleansing business enterprise, yet i know somebody who has one. They cost $40 according to hour (with a one-hour minimum according to pass to), plus the fee of any equipment they deploy (few visits take longer than one hour). somebody else i know replaced into in this business enterprise, yet have been given out of it. She stated she loved the aquarium artwork, and the money replaced into exceedingly sturdy, even though it replaced into too complicated to handle each and all of the intense human beings. to charm to customers, promote at puppy shops, in puppy magazines, and on your community newspaper. it would be terrific to do the two freshwater and saltwater tanks, considering that enlarges your skill shopper base. Your greatest fee is for it slow, so i do no longer think of there is going to be a huge distinction in profitability of unpolluted water vs. salt water.
2016-09-29 08:30:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is awesome. I would love to have that in my area. I spend so much time doing it so I would be willing to pay at least that. You could also have an emergency number and could charge extra for ich treatment ect.
2006-08-16 10:03:27 · answer #4 · answered by skippy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't ever done so in the past. But if I could afford it I would
hire some one. Becareful with the guarantee part. You should
get yourself bonded. You'll get sued.
2006-08-16 10:05:24 · answer #5 · answered by anitababy.brainwash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt, but only cause my ex taught me all that crap, but there are alot of people who will. Especially companies that have the fish tanks in their offices.
2006-08-16 10:03:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
5$ an hour dude {Fish rock}
2006-08-16 13:20:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Thats riduclous. You can do it yourself. Unless you have a HUGE aquariam theres no reason for you not to clean it yourself unless your cripled or something.
2006-08-16 10:03:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes if i had a huge one
2006-08-16 10:02:59 · answer #9 · answered by sbouasri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋