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Old 08/03/2005, 02:21 PM
liusteven liusteven is offline
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Looking for a Service person --- Thousand Oaks
Hello All,

Can anyone recommend a service person to change water and clean my stuff every 2 weeks in Thousand Oaks...

I am not looking for a LFS!!


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Old 08/03/2005, 02:58 PM
Entropy Entropy is offline
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What all are you looking to have done each visit? I might be interested.
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Old 08/03/2005, 03:09 PM
liusteven liusteven is offline
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What all are you looking to have done each visit? I might be interested.

Rich,

I'm quite busy these days and do not have the time to maintain my tank... I would want someone to change 10% water, clean the sides and just make sure that things are going ok..

I can take care of daily routines but I need someone to come and do service every 2 weeks...


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Steve
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Old 08/03/2005, 08:02 PM
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If you live in Orange County I can introduce you some...

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Old 08/03/2005, 10:49 PM
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I am going to pass Steve.
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Old 08/04/2005, 12:21 AM
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how much does it pay?
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Old 08/04/2005, 12:28 AM
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Sorry to change topic im just thinking out loud here.

I always worried/wonder about what happens when tank has a problem and the owner blames the care taker and so on. I figured its got to be a tuff job and would be a problem if something went wrong like stuff just started to die. Like a tank crash. The owner wont be happy and couldnt help but think the care taker did something wrong, added something he shouldnt or didnt wash his hands. LFS do it all the time im sure this has happened.
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Old 08/04/2005, 12:40 AM
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If you live in Orange County I can introduce you some...

Tony
umm....it is apparent that the guy lives in thousand oaks.
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Old 08/04/2005, 12:03 PM
liusteven liusteven is offline
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Originally posted by integlikewhoa
Sorry to change topic im just thinking out loud here.

I always worried/wonder about what happens when tank has a problem and the owner blames the care taker and so on. I figured its got to be a tuff job and would be a problem if something went wrong like stuff just started to die. Like a tank crash. The owner wont be happy and couldnt help but think the care taker did something wrong, added something he shouldnt or didnt wash his hands. LFS do it all the time im sure this has happened.
That is a good point and many LFS charge a premium for it... as for me I will most probably supply the water and ask the person not to add any "stuff" in the aquarium!
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Old 08/04/2005, 12:05 PM
liusteven liusteven is offline
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how much does it pay?
Drake,

I live very far from Rancho... but I am looking at about 30 -40 per tank....
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Old 08/09/2005, 11:33 AM
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Hey Steve... your PM box is full
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Old 08/09/2005, 11:59 AM
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Originally posted by integlikewhoa
Sorry to change topic im just thinking out loud here.

I always worried/wonder about what happens when tank has a problem and the owner blames the care taker and so on. I figured its got to be a tuff job and would be a problem if something went wrong like stuff just started to die. Like a tank crash. The owner wont be happy and couldnt help but think the care taker did something wrong, added something he shouldnt or didnt wash his hands. LFS do it all the time im sure this has happened.
This is the main reason why you hire a REPUTABLE professional. They have the experience, know how and most importantly carry the proper insurance to deal with such liabilities. It'll cost more but it gives you the peace of mind. You are hiring a service person so you can have the peace of mind that the tank's health is maintained. Why hire a kid off the street or LFS and still worry about the tank?

I dealt with kids and LFS workers before and was constantly disappointed. The biggest issue was reliability. They either don't show up, show late or don't always have what they need to properly service the tanks.

Good luck.
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Old 08/13/2005, 02:04 PM
liusteven liusteven is offline
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Email me if anyone is interested (serious) in servicing only ONE tank once every 2 weeks... I am willing to pay 40 dollars per service?


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Old 08/18/2005, 07:52 PM
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I know somebody who is interested. Hes a co-worker of mine and services tanks on a regular basis for the job as well as on the side.
Sending PM with more info...
 

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