Price for Aquarium Maintenance?

stixx · 03/01/2007, 12:13 PM

I have a 125g aquatrium. Anyone know what the "average" maintenace cost would be? I received a quote for $1 per gallon, but have no idea if thats reasonable.

Mojo Jojo · 03/01/2007, 12:28 PM

Maintence? For a tank that big having a fuge or a sump it should be easy to keep. I know a lady that is too lazy to clean her tank ... pays some girl $85 to do it for her.

stixx · 03/01/2007, 12:33 PM

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Maintence? For a tank that big having a fuge or a sump it should be easy to keep. I know a lady that is too lazy to clean her tank ... pays some girl $85 to do it for her.

When you work 16 hours a day its not a question of being lazy. Im glad you have the time to maintain your tank, but I simply asked how much people are being charged - those that are too lazy to do it themselves.

Mojo Jojo · 03/01/2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally posted by stixx
When you work 16 hours a day its not a question of being lazy. Im glad you have the time to maintain your tank, but I simply asked how much people are being charged - those that are too lazy to do it themselves.

Didn't want to tick you off sorry

, but yeah the lady I know is lazy she does not work at all. $1 a gallon is pretty good, but just watch out for the extra fees. I know some stores charge extra if its reef. I can ask that lady about her helper if you want?

A Reef Scene · 03/01/2007, 01:09 PM

$1 per gallon is good. I used to charge 50.00 per hour.

FiberLux · 03/01/2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally posted by stixx
I have a 125g aquatrium. Anyone know what the "average" maintenace cost would be? I received a quote for $1 per gallon, but have no idea if thats reasonable.

I was told that $1 per gallon is a good price for full maintenance!

Boyd

TropTrea · 03/01/2007, 03:06 PM

There are loads of ranges in price for mainenance contracts. Some of the variables are how often the visit, how much of it they do, how much you do, how far are they traveling, and who is liable for the live stock if something goes wrong.

On a general note they will usually have a set monthly amount, plus a set amount for the numbber of visits they do per month, and a additional charge per gallon. Some may also add in a fuel charge dependent upon distance.

For a 125 gallon reef tanks I have seen variable prices ranging from $150.00 per month to over $500.00 per month from the same place. The big difference being the degree of service the customer wanted.

Dennis

TheGrog · 03/01/2007, 03:08 PM

I have heard of a local store charging $50 per hour (1 hour min) for maintenance. They can do a 10% water change and clean filters in that time easy. They bring thier own water mix and take the old stuff with them.

I am trying to get a job with them right now doing that.

If you are looking for someone to do yours, PM me and we can arrange something.

stixx · 03/01/2007, 03:09 PM

Thx for the feedback everyone

sellout007 · 03/01/2007, 06:08 PM

The company I work for charges $75 a hour. We come out, do a water change usually 30g on that size tank, more if needed though. If you want RO water we can bring that for .50 a gallon.

We do a water change, clean all sides of tank, check water paramaters, change all filters etc etc. If you have stuff that you dose with we dose that as well.

Any filter pads, food salt etc, if we have to provide it they charge you. If you have your own it saves you alot of money.

drew55 · 03/01/2007, 06:55 PM

your box is full when you clean it out please send me a pm

softbal4 · 03/01/2007, 08:15 PM

wow, i can't believe that getting a tank serviced cost soo much. does that include all chemicals and is there coverage if something goes wrong? sorry to tag along.

sellout007 · 03/01/2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally posted by softbal4
wow, i can't believe that getting a tank serviced cost soo much. does that include all chemicals and is there coverage if something goes wrong? sorry to tag along.

If you really think about it, its not completely out of the question. You are used to being really hands on. Most people arent, and some want to and just don't have the time. Do you do your own car mait? Furance mait?

The person has to drive to the customers house, pay for gas, service the tank, drive home... etc etc. So they invest for an hour of service sometimes up to 2 1/2 hours of their time and money for gas and mileage on their car.

Most services make people pay for their own additives and chemicals. Otherwise you make no money.

Ride Red · 03/02/2007, 12:42 PM

I've got a guy that does my 210 office tank which is an easy reef for $140 a month all inclusive including food. I bring in my own top off RODI as it's silly for him to leave 30+ gallons at my office.

Pufferpunk · 03/02/2007, 01:38 PM

When someone quotes $1/g, is that per visit?

stixx · 03/02/2007, 02:37 PM

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When someone quotes $1/g, is that per visit?

Yes

sellout007 · 03/02/2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally posted by Ride Red
I've got a guy that does my 210 office tank which is an easy reef for $140 a month all inclusive including food. I bring in my own top off RODI as it's silly for him to leave 30+ gallons at my office.

How many visits is that, what food is included, what service does he do to the tank?

Just curious as to how involved he gets.

jmicky41 · 03/03/2007, 12:13 AM

I used to do a few, and mostly got around $60 or so. They provided all supplys, or I would bring them with me - they paid for them though. I did this "on the side" when I worked at the pet store. It seems like good money, but after being there 1-1.5 hours plus travel time, going to the fish store if they needed fish or supplys - it usually took up the better part of the afternoon. For maintenance officially through the LFS, $1 per gallon seems about right, although you could probably get it for $100 per visit. Hopefully they have insurance.

Ride Red · 03/03/2007, 01:31 AM

Once a month plus a mix of frozen food for the month. 20% water change, water test and general cleaning.

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ct_vol · 09/04/2015, 08:34 AM

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kaplan1000 · 09/05/2015, 09:21 PM

That's a great price I would take it.

kaplan1000 · 09/05/2015, 09:23 PM

Does that include water? Is it a full reef? What salt do you use too

03/01/2007, 12:13 PM	#1
stixx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geneva, IL Posts: 278	Price for Aquarium Maintenance? I have a 125g aquatrium. Anyone know what the "average" maintenace cost would be? I received a quote for $1 per gallon, but have no idea if thats reasonable.

03/01/2007, 03:06 PM	#7
TropTrea Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SE Suburbia Wisconsin Posts: 2,910	There are loads of ranges in price for mainenance contracts. Some of the variables are how often the visit, how much of it they do, how much you do, how far are they traveling, and who is liable for the live stock if something goes wrong. On a general note they will usually have a set monthly amount, plus a set amount for the numbber of visits they do per month, and a additional charge per gallon. Some may also add in a fuel charge dependent upon distance. For a 125 gallon reef tanks I have seen variable prices ranging from $150.00 per month to over $500.00 per month from the same place. The big difference being the degree of service the customer wanted. Dennis __________________ Dennis B. Current Tank Info: Main tank 120 Gallon, 432 Watts T-5's plus 30 Watts of LED's, Frag 40 Gallon tank 234 Watts T-5's, 3 Frag tanks all 40 Gallon with LED lighting between 60 and 84 Watts. All LEDs are DIY Oh and then there is fresh water tanks 270 gallons

03/01/2007, 03:08 PM	#8
TheGrog Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 753	I have heard of a local store charging $50 per hour (1 hour min) for maintenance. They can do a 10% water change and clean filters in that time easy. They bring thier own water mix and take the old stuff with them. I am trying to get a job with them right now doing that. If you are looking for someone to do yours, PM me and we can arrange something. __________________ When in doubt.....add more beer...then try duct tape Current Tank Info: 120G Reef with Ecotech Radion LEDs, 2xMP40

03/01/2007, 06:55 PM	#11
drew55 Moved On Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Geneva IL Posts: 343	box your box is full when you clean it out please send me a pm

03/02/2007, 12:42 PM	#14
Ride Red Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carpentersville, IL Posts: 116	I've got a guy that does my 210 office tank which is an easy reef for $140 a month all inclusive including food. I bring in my own top off RODI as it's silly for him to leave 30+ gallons at my office. __________________ 300 Reef and 90 FOWLR; 425LR, with 3" DSB in 215 gal sump/refug and Berliner PowerPro SS twin becket skimmer. 210 Reef; 225 lbs of LR, 300 lb DSB, large W/D, Jebo 520 moded with a becket. 55 hospital. Current Tank Info: 300 reef and 90 FOWLER at home, 210 reef at the office, 55 hospital

03/01/2007, 12:28 PM	#2
Mojo Jojo Moved On Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,495	Maintence? For a tank that big having a fuge or a sump it should be easy to keep. I know a lady that is too lazy to clean her tank ... pays some girl $85 to do it for her.

03/01/2007, 01:09 PM	#5
A Reef Scene Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montgomery, Illinois Posts: 1,465	$1 per gallon is good. I used to charge 50.00 per hour.

03/01/2007, 03:09 PM	#9
stixx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geneva, IL Posts: 278	Thx for the feedback everyone

03/01/2007, 06:08 PM	#10
sellout007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 4,402	The company I work for charges $75 a hour. We come out, do a water change usually 30g on that size tank, more if needed though. If you want RO water we can bring that for .50 a gallon. We do a water change, clean all sides of tank, check water paramaters, change all filters etc etc. If you have stuff that you dose with we dose that as well. Any filter pads, food salt etc, if we have to provide it they charge you. If you have your own it saves you alot of money.

03/01/2007, 08:15 PM	#12
softbal4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chicago Posts: 578	wow, i can't believe that getting a tank serviced cost soo much. does that include all chemicals and is there coverage if something goes wrong? sorry to tag along.

03/02/2007, 01:38 PM	#15
Pufferpunk Moved On Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Franklin Park, IL Posts: 21,027	When someone quotes $1/g, is that per visit?

03/03/2007, 12:13 AM	#18
jmicky41 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 891	I used to do a few, and mostly got around $60 or so. They provided all supplys, or I would bring them with me - they paid for them though. I did this "on the side" when I worked at the pet store. It seems like good money, but after being there 1-1.5 hours plus travel time, going to the fish store if they needed fish or supplys - it usually took up the better part of the afternoon. For maintenance officially through the LFS, $1 per gallon seems about right, although you could probably get it for $100 per visit. Hopefully they have insurance. __________________ The bake sale to raise money for the carwash has been cancelled - due to confusion. Current Tank Info: 125 fowlr: 280watts VHO, 75LBS of mixed rock, Deltec AP600 skimmer, wet dry, GRi 518 return pump, 15 watt Aqua UV,(2) tunze 6000 on a 7095, goldflake angel(RIP), flame angel(8 years old), mitratus butterfly, yellow tang, majestic rabbitfsih

03/03/2007, 01:31 AM	#19
Ride Red Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carpentersville, IL Posts: 116	Once a month plus a mix of frozen food for the month. 20% water change, water test and general cleaning. __________________ 300 Reef and 90 FOWLR; 425LR, with 3" DSB in 215 gal sump/refug and Berliner PowerPro SS twin becket skimmer. 210 Reef; 225 lbs of LR, 300 lb DSB, large W/D, Jebo 520 moded with a becket. 55 hospital. Current Tank Info: 300 reef and 90 FOWLER at home, 210 reef at the office, 55 hospital

09/01/2015, 05:15 AM	#20
Aquadicted Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 14	http://www.billgoody.com/#!aquarium-...rices-ny/c15r2 Last edited by Aquadicted; 09/01/2015 at 05:42 AM.

09/05/2015, 09:21 PM	#23
kaplan1000 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 9	That's a great price I would take it.

09/05/2015, 09:23 PM	#24
kaplan1000 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 9	Does that include water? Is it a full reef? What salt do you use too