SaltSolutions1
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Thank you Michael
Aquarium Maintenance
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weluvfish54
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its really easy to get all the licenses and ficticous name etc.
were actually in the process of starting a lfs here =)
but everything said is true...lots to consider.
were actually in the process of starting a lfs here =)
but everything said is true...lots to consider.
Macimage
Active member
As already mentioned, liability insurance is a must.
Also, you did not mention how much saltwater experience you have.
Your comment "I was thinking of getting a 10 gallon tank to keep running at my house so I have a quarantine tank set up if needed." indicates that you are not anticipating or have not worked with larger tanks, as a 10 gallon is to small as a qt tank for tangs, butterflys, angels, triggers, etc.
As an example, if I decide that I am tired of working on my tank or that we are traveling too much and I need a tank sitter, would you be fully able to run, fix and tweak a larger full blown reef? Are you very experienced with all types of skimmers, calcium reactors, chillers, etc.?
It's hard to tell your experience with only 14 posts and I apologize if you are a full blown reefer. It's just something that jumped out at me when you mentioned setting up the 10 or 29 gallon tank.
Joyce
Also, you did not mention how much saltwater experience you have.
Your comment "I was thinking of getting a 10 gallon tank to keep running at my house so I have a quarantine tank set up if needed." indicates that you are not anticipating or have not worked with larger tanks, as a 10 gallon is to small as a qt tank for tangs, butterflys, angels, triggers, etc.
As an example, if I decide that I am tired of working on my tank or that we are traveling too much and I need a tank sitter, would you be fully able to run, fix and tweak a larger full blown reef? Are you very experienced with all types of skimmers, calcium reactors, chillers, etc.?
It's hard to tell your experience with only 14 posts and I apologize if you are a full blown reefer. It's just something that jumped out at me when you mentioned setting up the 10 or 29 gallon tank.
Joyce
Macimage
Active member
Hi again,
I read your other post where you stated:
I would say that you are really looking to get into a business where you do not have the knowledge or experience yet to be successful as an aquarium maintenance tech.
I don't mean to be harsh, but if you are anticipating maintaining a $20K reef for someone, a basic question about how to do a water change doesn't make sense. How will you replumb their skimmer or fix their calcium reactor in the middle of the night when they call you?
Joyce
I read your other post where you stated:
I would say that you are really looking to get into a business where you do not have the knowledge or experience yet to be successful as an aquarium maintenance tech.
I don't mean to be harsh, but if you are anticipating maintaining a $20K reef for someone, a basic question about how to do a water change doesn't make sense. How will you replumb their skimmer or fix their calcium reactor in the middle of the night when they call you?
Joyce
SaltSolutions1
Active member
i thought this was something i would be able to pick up pretty quick as I've had several cichlid tanks and bred them successfully.
But, after reading posts on here and reading through several articles and info I've gathered online, I can clearly see that this will take some time to learn. No big deal, I will just wait more time before going out and trying to gather business.
There is a bigger learning curve than I had anticipated.
Maybe by the end of the year I will be ready to go then.
I should get my own reef tank and set it up which will get me a little more familiar with the setup and maintenance. What is the smallest size I can start out with?
But, after reading posts on here and reading through several articles and info I've gathered online, I can clearly see that this will take some time to learn. No big deal, I will just wait more time before going out and trying to gather business.
There is a bigger learning curve than I had anticipated.
Maybe by the end of the year I will be ready to go then.
I should get my own reef tank and set it up which will get me a little more familiar with the setup and maintenance. What is the smallest size I can start out with?
weluvfish54
New member
yeah nothing comparable to freshwater thats for sure! the bigger tanks are actually easier to maintain..i would start with 60+gallons fish only than add reef imo.
Until you experience the problems that all of us face at some time or another, you won't have the experience to know how to fix them. As I asked my friend in the business: what are you going to do when the 760 gallon tank leaks in the clients 5 million dollar home (real situation)
MinnFish
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Successful Business Rule No. 1. Be very experienced and stay on top of the latest technology in your field. Hope you all the luck. I have a short story: I have a client who brought a business (parents with lots of money). He know nothing about the business. Its been one year, in debt up to his ears. Will probably lose the business within the next two months. Over a million dollars wasted. BTW, the business is a proven money-maker. Lesson: You can have all the money at your disposal + No Business knowledge (or experience) = FAILURE.
P.S. You have two huge hurdles to clear. Learning business and saltwater aquatic maintenance (Chemistry, Diseases, Lighting, Filtration, Livestock, Coral, Pest and ect.). I think learning business is alot easier. Learning saltwater aquatic maintenance will take you so time (not by the end of the year). Just trying to keep it real. Once again, wish you lots of luck.
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P.S. You have two huge hurdles to clear. Learning business and saltwater aquatic maintenance (Chemistry, Diseases, Lighting, Filtration, Livestock, Coral, Pest and ect.). I think learning business is alot easier. Learning saltwater aquatic maintenance will take you so time (not by the end of the year). Just trying to keep it real. Once again, wish you lots of luck.
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