Advice Needed

[GuppyDude]

Im moveing out at the end of next year for college, and im thinking of starteing up a good sized reef tank. What books would you guys suggest on reef aquariums, i couldn't find any at my libary.

Iv also heard that established reef aquariums can boost the sell value of a property; as my parents will be selling the apartment once i have finished schooling, is this true?

 

[Lynden]

Iv also heard that established reef aquariums can boost the sell value of a property; as my parents will be selling the apartment once i have finished schooling, is this true?

I can't imagine; I would think it would reduce it because people are paranoid of water damage.



-Lynden

 

[Chac]

I am actually concidering breaking down my system before I sell my house for a few reasons, 1 being what Lynden said

 

[Mr Miagi]

Im moveing out at the end of next year for college, and im thinking of starteing up a good sized reef tank. What books would you guys suggest on reef aquariums, i couldn't find any at my libary.

Here is the TFF Members "Real of Knowledge" thread, with book reviews etc!

Iv also heard that established reef aquariums can boost the sell value of a property; as my parents will be selling the apartment once i have finished schooling, is this true?

Na, it would decrease the value of a property. Many new home buyers dont want to have to learn about keeping aquariums and undertake up-keep and maintenance of them either.

Whilst they would look good running when you have open days etc, you'd probably be best to remove it once the house is sold.

 

[SkiFletch]

Iv also heard that established reef aquariums can boost the sell value of a property; as my parents will be selling the apartment once i have finished schooling, is this true?

Actually, a well-kept established reef does bump up the property value according to a real estate agent I know. She claims that houses with established reefs are more likely to be sold for their asking price or greater even in times of market recession than those without.

 

[Miss Wiggle]

Iv also heard that established reef aquariums can boost the sell value of a property; as my parents will be selling the apartment once i have finished schooling, is this true?

Actually, a well-kept established reef does bump up the property value according to a real estate agent I know. She claims that houses with established reefs are more likely to be sold for their asking price or greater even in times of market recession than those without.

seriously ???

we're cutting back on tanks for when we sell next yr, too many and the house looks crowded and small. Were down to 3FW, 1SW and the two little betta tanks. Were thinking we might have to loose one or two more by the time we sell up.

 

[SkiFletch]

Yeah, she says that statistic only applies for single reef aquariums and doesnt seem to carry over to freshwater. Also that's a statistic for us in the States... No idea if the same trend exhists in the UK

 

[Miss Wiggle]

Yeah, she says that statistic only applies for single reef aquariums and doesnt seem to carry over to freshwater. Also that's a statistic for us in the States... No idea if the same trend exhists in the UK

aye, be interesting to find out, just trying to remember if i know any estate agents!

 

[Mr Miagi]

Does that statistic tell you whether the tank stays with the new owners or whether it is dismanthled after the sale?

 

[SkiFletch]

I asked that very question. She said the statistic included both. However she claimed in her personal experience that a vast majority of the time the tanks go with the original owners.

 

[Mr Miagi]

I asked that very question. She said the statistic included both. However she claimed in her personal experience that a vast majority of the time the tanks go with the original owners.

Ah, I see. Not a that good a statistic to base such a claim on! They will tell you anything to selll a house! JK Id imagine if you made such an awsome reef, you wouldnt want to sell it. And you wouldnt put the money/effort into making one just to sell your place either!

 

[SkiFletch]

Yeah, she says most agents have come to the conclusion that seeing the reef in the house during an open-house tends to make people have a better impression of the place and be more likely to purchase it for the asking price. It doesnt seem that people are considering a reef or something else, just that it gives the house a btter "feel" subconsciously

 

[GuppyDude]

Thanks for the info guys. I guess i wont starte one up then, dont wanna have to dimantle it after 4 years, will wait till i move somewhere for a longer length of time.