Would you pay someone to...

Delphinus · #1 01-02-2009, 06:33 PM

That'd be a bit like Brad hiring someone to ride his bike.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #2 01-02-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

That'd be a bit like Brad hiring someone to ride his bike.

Hahaha...

So you didn't answer though. Would you hire someone to set up that 280 if you had the money to blow?

Delphinus · #3 01-02-2009, 06:39 PM

Hard to say. I think probably not though, it's something I can channel some creative energy into and make it mine. Which is probaby something we all can relate to, since we're here (ie., online) talking about our obsessions and not focusing our attentions on other things.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #4 01-02-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

Hard to say. I think probably not though, it's something I can channel some creative energy into and make it mine. Which is probaby something we all can relate to, since we're here (ie., online) talking about our obsessions and not focusing our attentions on other things.

This is true. I told him to join the forum and he didn't like the idea or talking about his tank. Said he would rather sit in front of it with a glass of wine and enjoy the fish.

I guess it really does depend on how you look at the hobby or what you enjoy about it. I enjoy watching the tank and do the least amount of maintenance possible because I hate messing around with the tank. Its way nicer to me to sit and watch things.

Aquattro · #5 01-02-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

That'd be a bit like Brad hiring someone to ride his bike.

Well, if I could burn 1500 calories paying the guy, I might consider that too!!

Trigger Man · #6 01-02-2009, 06:46 PM

I like having my touch in my tank, but for cleaning I would think about hiring someone to clean out the tank as well as the equipment if the price was right. For $ 500 a week I would be inclined to do it myself, as well at that price I would probably start setting up, picking out fish and cleaning tanks.

Rbacchiega · #7 01-02-2009, 06:52 PM

I wouldn't pay to have it done, but I have been paid to do it for people. So much per hour though as I'm not usually there on a regular basis. Please don't take this as advertising (mods)

banditpowdercoat · #8 01-02-2009, 07:07 PM

I don't know if I would..... I have never had close enough the money to be able to afford that. So, I am a DIY lifestyle. I do everything pretty much. I kringe when the wife calls the gas guy to service the furnace. "I can do that" I say. "But your out workin in the arctic" she says LOL But, If I WAS in the financial position to be able to afford "Tank People", then my Mindset would be totally different I think.

ANd on that note, Im off to town to get more supplies for a ATO so the Mrs doesnt have to fill the sump with buckets when I'm gone LOL

GreenSpottedPuffer · #9 01-02-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

I don't know if I would..... I have never had close enough the money to be able to afford that. So, I am a DIY lifestyle. I do everything pretty much. I kringe when the wife calls the gas guy to service the furnace. "I can do that" I say. "But your out workin in the arctic" she says LOL But, If I WAS in the financial position to be able to afford "Tank People", then my Mindset would be totally different I think.

ANd on that note, Im off to town to get more supplies for a ATO so the Mrs doesnt have to fill the sump with buckets when I'm gone LOL

Yes I think your mindset is very different when you can afford these things.

Ken · #10 01-02-2009, 07:28 PM

A friend of ours in Hong Kong pays a guy to look after their fish tank and koi pond for $650 cd month. They never touch their tank at all, just look at it and admire it. If the water was low or something, they phone him up and bam its $100 on the spot, just to top it up. Some people owns high end vehicle but not necessary wants to repair, maintain themselves or tinker with the mechanical part and willing to pay the high bucks to have it look after. Regards Ken