I would only hire a person who kept reefs to watch over my tanks
Wow...that's a scary story!! I agree totally...someone who's never kept a reef tank has no business looking after someone elses! YIKES - bleach? :o

Your empathy with animals will also be a huge factor in your success. My guess is that most of the existing services are strictly doing it as a money-making opportunity
Thanks Alex! Yeah, I suspect you are right about that. Not that I wouldn't like to make a *little* money for doing it, but I'm not out to get rich...just to help Chris pay the bills and have some grocery money. At least our critters are well taken care of though. Our tank, doggies, and parrots needs always come first with us ;)

Wendy