2007-07-01 19:01:02 · 7 answers · asked by Lady 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
I used to make
$65/hr
Water Change / Filter Media Replaced (Monthly) / Clean Glass
BTW, If your thinking about trying it out there is more overhead than you would think.
2007-07-02 02:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by reefmedic79 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on where you live, what services you offer, and if you charge on a per gallon, hourly, or contract basis.
Places that charge by the gallon usually go around $1 per gallon freshwater and $1.25-1.50 per gallon saltwater for just a basic cleaning and water change.
Hourly rates around my area start around $20 per hour with 1/2 hr minimum.
For contract work, I've seen as much as $50 for a single visit, and $20 for a 2x per month. Not as many offer their services on a contract basis, but if you get a contract, it will guarantee you work for x number of months (whatever the term of the contract), so these people often charge a little less than those who work one job to the next.
Below are some price listings and services offered of some cleaning services I found searching the internet:
http://www.webspawner.com/users/aquariumcleaningsv/
http://www.aquatic-solution.com/services.html
http://www.clearwateraquariumservice.com/services.html
http://www.aquamains.com/servicefeatures.htm
In addition to making money, realize at the beginning you'll need to be spending it as well - you'll need supplies, advertising, business license, business insurance, etc.
2007-07-02 03:27:15 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hear in Vegas! we gotta an aquarium forya to clean!
You got scuba gear?
10 to 1 the sharks getcha before your done!
Feelin' lucky Pavatar?
Well, doya?
Tell ya what! I'll split the take on the side withya!
Oh yeah! this show is gonna be GREAT!!!
Hey, remember ...drinks on tha house! Kapeesh?
2007-07-02 02:25:49 · answer #3 · answered by HitMan Harry 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For those fishkeepers who dont really know what they are doing with the fish and used professional sources to set their own fishtank, you can make a good amount. I have a friend who owns a saltwater tank but only got it because it would make his house more roomy. It ended up with other people taking care of the tank and cleaning it, while my friend pays them to do the chores. Pretty good amount too. You should know what you are doing before going off and cleaning other peoples tank though.
2007-07-02 02:38:22 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Well first off, anyone who wants to keep fish needs to clean their own aquariums, what exactly do you mean clean though? water changes? or full water cleaning?
2007-07-02 03:01:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This sounds a bit FISHY to me.
2007-07-02 02:09:40 · answer #6 · answered by Jambo 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Whatever the average pet store pays......
:P
2007-07-02 02:04:40 · answer #7 · answered by waitingtoexist 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋