Hello,
I would like to thank everyone who replied to my previous post.
[Sum of my last post: The previous house owner left 500 (Not 5k! sorry there was a typo in my previous post) gallon fish tank and I am trying to decide what to do with the tank as we were quoted 600 dollars a month for the biweekly maintenance visit by the person who has been managing the tank for the previous owner.]
Based on the replies I received, it seems like these are some of the options I have
1. Learn how to maintain it myself. I have to admit I have 0 knowledge of fish or tank and I am a working mom of 2 small kids. I am worried that I will do a poor job if this requires a lot of time and effort.
2. Look for another fish shop that offers a lower rate - What range would be considered reasonable?
3. Donate it to the marine society or give it to the fish shop- I have to figure out the logistics of donating the fish. I am not sure how to transport the fish and what to do with the pumps and 500 gallons of water after donating the fish.
4. Sell the fish and pump together - This will help us financially and sounds appealing but I am not don't know the worth of the system and fish. Also have to figure out how to drain 500 gallons of water.
I am hoping to get some help in figuring this out. I am trying to have this sorted asap so that fish won't suffer. I am worried that I am not doing enough for the fish right now. I am only feeding them 3 cubes of shrimp every other day. but have not been able to check the quality or temp of the water.
Also would it be ok to fumigate the house with the fish in it? Wonder if they are sensitive to the fume from the gas. If they are, I will have to send them away before 12/1/
I feel pretty overwhelmed by this new responsibility and would love to receive any advice/suggestions.