College...Worth the hassle?? Anyone in same situation??

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Is a fish tank worth the hassle at college? It would have to be moved a couple times and it could only be a 15G maximum. Is anyone else in this situation? I don't know if it will be worth it to take care of the fish, set up the tank, move the tank when necessary, spend all the money. Let me know what you guys think. If I did get it the setup would be:
-1 blue dwarf gourami
-5 neons
-3 cory cats

Thanks
 
Personaly it is always better to have a tank setup where it is going to stay. Moving it around alot can cause alot of stress on fish, damage the tank, kill the fish and even make you sick of having fish. Keep in mind a 15 gallon tank filled with water and gravel can weigh around 200-300 LBS. Also if you do not have the money to always get the items you may need for the tank it could be bad for the fish. I myself tell people not to get a tank for collage. It would be nice to have one but can you really put all the time, effort & money needed to care for a tank?
 
I'm in a somewhat similar situation. I live in an apartment during the semester, though, so I can leave my tank there for the shorter breaks with either an automatic feeder or a semi-weekly 25 minute car trip. I LOVE having my fish here. So enriching and soothing. It can be hard to get to the pet shop to buy supplies, though, unless you have or know someone with a car who is willing to drive you.
 
I have a 30 gallon tank right now, that's cycling. I think it's worth it. I love caring for my fish and it gets my mind off school.
I've moved the 30 once, a 10g twice and a 2.5 twice. I don't do shortcuts when it comes to moving my tanks though. It takes a while to get it all situated, but minimizes the risk of hurting the tank or the fish. It does put alot of stress of the fish so if you are going to be moving it more than just a couple times. I wouldn't do it.
My fish have made 1 very long round trip, and all held up well. I have the max course load here and have time for my fish (every other day waterchanges). Fish are good buddies for all nighters.
Good luck.
 
No college is definatly not worth the hassle. It will take precious time away from your fishtanks. Stay home and join a trade union. You will have time to play with tanks, and......wait. Your asking if a fishtank at college would be worth it? OHHHH!!! I get it lol

Id find out what your schedule is like, if you can fit it in, go for it. If you even think you can fit it in(as in you are not 100% sure) dont. sounds like a light load, good fish choices, would be low maintenance, especially with some easy plants. :)
 
hmm

from my experience in college and grad school, unless you are working ridiculous hours you will be more then able to care for a fish tank. However, my concern would not be the time requirement, cause if it is important, you will make the time. The problem is are you going to be living in a dorm, moving a lot, etc. I don't know that an aquarium would be worth the trouble if you are going to have to move it for christmas break, summer break, and whenever you change apartments/trailer houses 3-6 times depending on the length of your college carreer.
 
ara35 said:
Is a fish tank worth the hassle at college? It would have to be moved a couple times and it could only be a 15G maximum. Is anyone else in this situation? I don't know if it will be worth it to take care of the fish, set up the tank, move the tank when necessary, spend all the money. Let me know what you guys think. If I did get it the setup would be:
-1 blue dwarf gourami
-5 neons
-3 cory cats

Thanks
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unless you live off campus, i wouldnt bother. Soon or later, some drunk will pee in your fish tank thinking it's a toilet.

Most i would go is probably get a eclipse 12 and put a betta in it. Believe me you will be swamped in college to bother with a full fish tank.
 
You should also look into killifish. 2-1/2 and 5 gallon tanks will be much easier to handle- you can easily carry them around half full.

Living in a dorm or with people you don't know, you are running a high risk that someone will mess with any hobby stuff you do.
 
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