Would you pay someone to...

[Rippin]

I guess it would depend on how well off I was. If I was dirty rich I'd probably have some crazy custom built 5000+ gallon reef tank. At that size I couldn't do all of the maintenance by myself so I would have to resort to hiring help.

If the size was more manageable, then I'd be inclined to think that I'd do my own maintenance, even if I could afford to hire help. I'd probably spend big bucks up front on a proper setup that will make maintenance as trouble-free/automated as possible.

I think most people that frequent boards like Canreef are more than casual aquarists, who enjoy the hobby through hands-on experience (sometimes painful).

But hey, we can try a little experiment. Pass me a few million and we can see if I'd change my behaviour.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by Rippin

I guess it would depend on how well off I was. If I was dirty rich I'd probably have some crazy custom built 5000+ gallon reef tank. At that size I couldn't do all of the maintenance by myself so I would have to resort to hiring help.

If the size was more manageable, then I'd be inclined to think that I'd do my own maintenance, even if I could afford to hire help. I'd probably spend big bucks up front on a proper setup that will make maintenance as trouble-free/automated as possible.

I think most people that frequent boards like Canreef are more than casual aquarists, who enjoy the hobby through hands-on experience (sometimes painful).

But hey, we can try a little experiment. Pass me a few million and we can see if I'd change my behaviour.

Their Koi Pond is just over 3000G, so it was one of those situations where I don't think they would be able to maintain it themselves. And actually it came with the house they bought, so they didn't have many choices other than to keep it. Its in the middle of their home in a courtyard.

I actually asked why he didn't go bigger than 400G since he doesn't take care of it and he didn't have any reason really. The guy who built the tank just recommended the 400G. I think I got it into his head though that he should have gone much bigger