if you saw this (below) in the news paper, or on the net, what would you think?
LONG TERM FISH SITTER NEEDED
JOINING THE MILITARY, NEED AN EXPERIENCED FISH KEEPER TO ADOPT 125 GALLON LONG TANK FOR 5+ YEARS. GOLDFISH AND PLECOS. MONTHLY PAY.
would you do it? how much would you want a month?
2007-04-02 18:03:47 · 7 answers · asked by jejune jane- 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Personally I would take it at face value. The person is joining the military and wants long term care for his/her tank.
I would gladly do it for no pay what so ever. IF the person really insisted I would take the cost of supplies, but only if they really insisted. This person is joining the military during wartime basically. I think I can afford a little water, fish food and filter material to say thanks. But that's just my opinion.
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2007-04-02 18:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Hell yes I'd look into it. And depending on the troubles of transferring the fish, I would ask for $50 for electric and another $50 for maintence, total $100/month. Luckily those fish are fairly easy to take care of. But if you talk to the person ask what would happen if you did end up losing a fish or two, just in case.
2007-04-03 10:01:19 · answer #2 · answered by sonicachic311 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I had the room for the 125 gallon aquarium, sure.
For legal liabilities, i would like to have a written contract stating that I would not be responsible for the life expectancy of the fish (they don't live forever), and after 6 years, if the original owner of the aquarium does not return then he relinquishes ALL interest in the aquarium.
Fee for services .. none.
2007-04-03 04:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by hotsnakes2 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would do it, but I have run out of room for another tank. If the person was trusting enough to let me into their home to feed the fish everyday and do regular maintenance once a week, I would glady do it free of charge for somebody who is going to go and risk their life for the country.
2007-04-03 02:35:43 · answer #4 · answered by fish guy 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First it will be a scam youll be asked to put up money as security for the tank then they say we ll bring it a day or two before we ship out and that never happens your out of the money they are long gone a scam such as this happened here in cleveland ohio I however was smart enough not to fall for it when I checked it out .
2007-04-03 01:16:01 · answer #5 · answered by Max 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree with some of the other answerers. I would do it for free for someone serving in the military. But I would not put any money up!! That would smell like a scam.
2007-04-03 04:44:48 · answer #6 · answered by fl2nc2ca2md2nc 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Goldfish and Plecos? Is someone really that lonely? Why not ask family or friends to take care of them?
(Honestly, I think it's pretty funny)
2007-04-03 01:10:59 · answer #7 · answered by shadedtint 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋