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Addict
03-14-2006, 10:29 PM
...aquarium? Anyone else seem to get that from their significant other? I only have 3 (for now).:dance2:
I bought a new All-Glass 10G today. I couldn't pass up the deal! $9 for:
10G tank
PennPlax Cascade 80 Power Filter
Air Pump
Airline
PennPlax Heater
PennPlax Thermometer
Fish Food (not like I needed it)
Net (ugh....this make 3)
Could you have passed that up? I was out looking for an internal filter for my 7.5G bow front and wound up with this (and the internal filter). I put the Cascade 80 on the 7.5G. The Whisper 10i will be going into the 10G which will likely be a half and half setup. I'm still researching this though.
So I still need to pick a top and light setup. But that depends on what I end up doing with it.
MAN THIS IS TOO ADDICTIVE!!! It's not going to be fun to move all this at the end of this year.
Roan Art
03-14-2006, 10:39 PM
No, not really. He tells me to buy them :)
The only thing he complains about is that the majority of the tanks are situated right above his office where he spends most of his time.
I guess the thought of 2500 pounds of water, rocks, Flourite and fish raining down on his head invites a little paranoia :D
Roan
partsrep
03-14-2006, 10:59 PM
They seem to pile up, then get filled up. I started out small, and now have 7 tanks running and five waiting.
rosita
03-14-2006, 11:12 PM
More tanks and fish and accoutrements=happy life!!!!!
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What? It's a simple equation.
joephys
03-14-2006, 11:31 PM
I get more, "Uh, you want another tank?" I only have two, a 29 and a 10.
budrecki
03-15-2006, 6:41 AM
I may need to go back to work to "support the habit" :rant2:
Addict
03-15-2006, 7:59 AM
Yeah this is definately a habit. I can't wait to come up with a plan for the 10G. I have ideas, but I have to remember to pace myself. I get so excited about new projects that I end up impulse buying parts. Needless to say, I have spare parts.... :)
lucas68
03-15-2006, 8:23 AM
My wife is constantly complaining about all the tanks I have up and running. I’m at 6 right now and am planning on getting a 75-gallon for the family room soon. I think she complains more about the small tanks than the big ones. When I’m out looking at new, big tanks, I often ask if it comes with a good divorce lawyer.
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My fiance thinks that i am crazy. Just bought a 75. I have to finish the basement for this one. So i better get working. Have two upstairs. :D
patoloco
03-15-2006, 1:13 PM
It's true. A few days ago I saw a moray eel in the LFS. So, I was getting the Credit Card ready for buy a 75 gl. tank, with stand, hood and stuff, until I realized the price of a bag of marine salt! :eek: :eek: :eek:
The card went back to the wallet, and now I'm convinced to stay in FW tanks.
Also, it was just until I assambled my tank (in the signature) that I realised it can't be moved anywhere. The only weay to take it out f the house would be dissasembled. Or else, takingthe room window down and having 10-15 people around to take it out.
OHHH yes i get that!
my roommate thinks the 6.5 gallon tank i just got is huge(exact words ?!?) i have a 10 and a 20 long and a 5 the only one not set up is the 5
my tanks drove my ex nuts too! all well.
both of them enjoy watching the fish tho- i've caught them at it.
can't wait till i have the room for larger tanks! when i get back from peace corps the gloves come off!
Addict
03-15-2006, 2:36 PM
It's true. A few days ago I saw a moray eel in the LFS. So, I was getting the Credit Card ready for buy a 75 gl. tank, with stand, hood and stuff, until I realized the price of a bag of marine salt! :eek: :eek: :eek:
The card went back to the wallet, and now I'm convinced to stay in FW tanks.
Also, it was just until I assambled my tank (in the signature) that I realised it can't be moved anywhere. The only weay to take it out f the house would be dissasembled. Or else, takingthe room window down and having 10-15 people around to take it out.
lol... The price of marine salt scared you? I haven't priced it out (I lack the time for SW). I would think the price of the tank setup would do it. :laugh:
Lauren
03-15-2006, 2:42 PM
Last night my boyfriend said, "why dont' you start a hobby that gives back?"
I proptly reminded him that in the past 3 months he's spent 5 grand in camera gear and car modifications, and asked him to get a hobby that gives back.
he shut up :) in honesty, he has no room to question my fish with his hobbies.
my ex collected guns- he always told me they were an "investment"
right! same with the cars- i've never seen so many trucks come and go
Addict
03-15-2006, 3:10 PM
my ex collected guns- he always told me they were an "investment"
right! same with the cars- i've never seen so many trucks come and go
Guns, unlike cars, don't depreciate much. Unless of course you abuse them. ;)
The car obsession I understand. I have that problem. I'm lucky to keep a car 2 years. In fact I think that's the longest I've held onto one. Much to my wife's displeasure... :rolleyes:
Lauren
03-15-2006, 3:13 PM
There are very few cars out there that appreciate in value. "investing" in cars makes about as much sense as investing your money in slot machines.
Addict
03-15-2006, 3:41 PM
There are very few cars out there that appreciate in value. "investing" in cars makes about as much sense as investing your money in slot machines.
Not disagreeing with you at all there. I just happen to like cars. And I like to rotate my stock as much as possible... :)
patoloco
03-15-2006, 3:56 PM
lol... The price of marine salt scared you? I haven't priced it out (I lack the time for SW). I would think the price of the tank setup would do it. :laugh:
Well... it's $40 a bag worth 50 gl. of marine water.
Let's see. A 50 gl tank with stand and hood, a non-fancy light fixture, a 350 gph canister filter, a protein skimmer, a temp and hydrometer, may cost around $400. If I build the tank and stand and hood, I can lowerthat to around $200.
Then, I'd do 25% WC weekly, so I'd need a $40 bag of salt every month. That's my current aquarium budget for my 3 FW tanks. :rant:
Lauren
03-15-2006, 4:04 PM
Not disagreeing with you at all there. I just happen to like cars. And I like to rotate my stock as much as possible... :)
I like cars too, but I dont' see them as an investment. Actually, with all the work I do to them, they are a money pit ifnothing else.
Spykce
07-15-2006, 9:11 PM
My girlfriend is actually the same as me. We go to the store and see a fish we like and then all of the sudden I'm figuring out where I could put a tank. Most the time I don't do anything though.
I have 3 tanks not set up...hmmm....
Cars are money pits pretty much. I mean, I love my car, and working on it/modding it. In the end though, I spent money and didn't really end up with anything. Sure I MIGHT be able to go faster...but the highest speed limit is still 70 around here. With my fish I can watch them swim and the tanks look nice. Best room "decoration" ever!