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chunksofpoooo
10-31-2004, 4:49 AM
Being a newb to this hobby, ive only just noticed this. Namely, a stark difference in my attitude when im standing at my lfs' counter, and then when i have the tank setup.
Every time i spend a large amount of money i always say to myself "this is the last time, its just a hobby" But then i get the tank setup and "oh, i should get this" or "what if i got a small tank for these" When i started i was thinking a 10gal with something small, maybe a few neons and some plants. two months later i have 4 tanks (20gal, 5gal, and two small 2gals for guppies and snails*food for AFB and dwarf puffers, respectively*) in my dorm room.
anyone else have a burn mark in their wallet where their money used to be?
Cearbhaill
10-31-2004, 5:04 AM
Hahaha
Set up three new tanks last week.
critrcrazy
10-31-2004, 5:58 AM
Yup, LOL!!! Just one or two more fish....hmmm, this plant is interesting....it goes on and on!
OH - and my computer does the same thing to me :D
PumaWard
10-31-2004, 7:30 AM
Mmmm... yes.... very large hole in my pocket.
gonefishin
10-31-2004, 12:18 PM
Wow!!!!!!! you guys can afford pants AND a wallet after you buy fish. I must be getting ripped off r summthin?
skippy2
10-31-2004, 5:25 PM
In the last 9 days I spent $165.00 for my tank. I have to stay out of the lfs or I will be broke.
happychem
11-01-2004, 8:33 AM
Fortunately (for my bankroll) I'm conscious of the lack of space. Although it seems like chunk's gotten around that. But I think that the wife would have my hide if I tried to run more than two tanks full time in our 1 bedroom apartment.
Although I did just pick up an 18g tank from a friend of mine. I couldn't pass it up, tank, canopy, heater and 2 filters for $40 CAD.
My tanks are all still pretty small. And luckily I have bikes and computers to also spend my money on. But if I could I would setup a new tank every week. It sure is fun.
Ayrianth
11-01-2004, 3:54 PM
My tanks are all still pretty small. And luckily I have bikes and computers to also spend my money on. But if I could I would setup a new tank every week. It sure is fun.
My computers eat my money too. I do understand the obsession though.
We have four computers for two people... insane. LOL
We are balanced though with just two tanks for the two of us. ;)
gonefishin
11-01-2004, 4:24 PM
I don't see the imbalance regarding the computers. one computer per person, and one per tank. :)
aquariumfishguy
11-01-2004, 5:39 PM
I'm an all or nothing person. Never could I have one tank, one computer, one car, etc. Does anyone else feel the same?
chunksofpoooo
11-01-2004, 5:48 PM
yes
me answering is a bit redundant, being the one who posted the thread in the first place
meh
Ayrianth
11-02-2004, 8:30 AM
I'm an all or nothing person. Never could I have one tank, one computer, one car, etc. Does anyone else feel the same?
gotta agree with you... like I said, four computers, two fish tanks, two cars, two home theater systems, two tvs, two cats... obsession is a good thing! ;)
Dangerdoll
11-02-2004, 8:52 AM
heck, I didn't even stop at 2...... got to where I needed things in every room..... whether it be fishtank, computer, TV, dogs..... wait, I do only have 1 cat and 1 bird so I guess you can call me inconsistent :D