Experienced Hobbiest

[Dsoliman]

Hello Reef2Reef community!

My name is David Soliman and I am located in Houston. I have a beautiful 180 gallon Red Sea reef tank that I have been keeping for several years. My tank includes multiple large tangs, LPS corals, and a massive Montipora capricornis colony that I grew myself over many years.

I am looking for an experienced and passionate reef hobbyist who would like to earn some extra money helping me with the following:

• Biweekly water changes (20% / approximately 36 gallons)
• Mixing and preparing RODI saltwater
• Basic parameter testing
• General tank check and observation
• Tank sitting when I travel (sometimes 2+ weeks at a time)

I am NOT looking for a company — I want someone who genuinely loves this hobby and will treat my tank with care. I have learned the hard way that passion matters more than a business card.

I already handle daily feeding and general maintenance myself. I just need a reliable partner to help with water changes and keep an eye on things, especially when I am away.

Compensation is negotiable and fair. I am serious about my tank and will treat the right person with respect and appreciation.

If you are interested or know someone who might be, please reply here or send me a private message.

Thank you in advance — this community comes highly recommended and I look forward to meeting some of you!

David Soliman
Houston, TX

 

[Hunna’s Stunnas]

The main benefit of using a company is the insurance that comes along with it. I’m not sure I’d trust someone I met online to fully reimburse me if they were to accidentally mess something up. You’re putting a lot of trust in a hobbyist to be fully honest about their experience, to not take something while you’re out of town, and be financially responsible if they mess something up.