Would you pay someone to...

[Skimmin]

Even if the money was given to me, I would still maintain and research myself. I wouldn't have learned much from this hobby if I didn't do all the maintenance and research (along with the help of friends, books and the net along the way too). Not only that, but I couldn't imagine looking into my tank, seeing something, and not knowing what it is (and that STILL happens here and there). I think maintenance is a part of the true passion for most saltwater enthusiasts and even though it can be a bit of a pain in the BUTT, here and there... It's worth the personal relationship you build with your tank and inhabitants along the way...
Even though they're 'just fish and corals' its amazing what a huge part of your life they can be. I don't know HOW many times that tank has had something in it make me laugh, gasp in awe, shake a fist in anger, and the odd time... almost cry. That's just a couple things that makes that bit of tedious maintenance is worth to me, but to each their own. This is completely MY opinion and nothing more.

P.S If anyone in Edmonton and Area would like their tank maintenance done for $500 a week please shoot me a pm. I'd be more than happy to look after that for you. lol