Done with Aquariums
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The only way I was able to get rid of the cloudy water was to start over, with a new tank. But looking back, I think it was overfeeding. I only had one fish and I was giving him too much food. As for the algae, there are things that actually work:
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197669
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197669
Jag, I know how you feel. I got burnt out too, I think I didnt posted anything for 3 months either, but I went low/med light and CO2 because of the constant trimming that 2 highlight/co2 75gals and their maintenance that wears you out.
But I can say now, that I'm glad I didnt break down any setups, cause now its enjoyable to come back to it, since the lower light setups dont feel like daily and weekly chores, plus I have more time for my kids and/or going to the range to shoot with my friends again.
Jag, I hope you enjoy whatever peaks your interest at the moment, but when that bugs bites again, we'll be here.
But I can say now, that I'm glad I didnt break down any setups, cause now its enjoyable to come back to it, since the lower light setups dont feel like daily and weekly chores, plus I have more time for my kids and/or going to the range to shoot with my friends again.
Jag, I hope you enjoy whatever peaks your interest at the moment, but when that bugs bites again, we'll be here.
Hehe, I'm even luckier, been 20 years for me and I know I deserve one(likely several).
But I'm mentioning others that have had more issues than perhaps you in the larger general context, we have our reasons for getting out this hobby, age, kids, married, no $ etc. I'm just looking at ways to help improve it so that there is less frustration for folks and there are more successes.
Non CO2 planted tanks do not interest many folks, I did not get into planted tanks heavily until I used CO2.........I always had them, but never like the gardens I have now. I view them differently today.
I know and understand why you are leaving, but it brought up an interesting idea about how to help and retain more folks that have quit for various reasons. It's not directed at you personally.
I have to move this month. I have 5 tanks and about 480 Gal worth of tanks. I'm not looking forward to that, the rest of the house will be easy
Electric bill, time etc.
It's a lot.
Same for many hobbies.
Some are lower key than others.
I use to keep poison arrow frogs, but got tired of raising the food.
Whatever the hobby is, it has to be something you like even with all the work involved.
The other point is how to keep CO2 and also make it less work.
Less light, less growth, good selection of plant species etc.
Non CO2 can be done nicely also.
That's a challenge.
Regards,
Tom Barr
plantbrain, those tanks are breathtaking. good job man!!! if i lived near you, i would volunteer to give you a hand to learn a thing or two and see those tanks! too bad im in new york...
jag, good luck with anoles. i kept them as a kid. they are alot of fun to watch, especially when they change c olor from green to brown. it was always neat to see them change colors when they would walk from the grass earth onto the wood. they changed colors to match their surroundings as they walked.
jag, good luck with anoles. i kept them as a kid. they are alot of fun to watch, especially when they change c olor from green to brown. it was always neat to see them change colors when they would walk from the grass earth onto the wood. they changed colors to match their surroundings as they walked.
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Good luck Jag. Maybe the planted tank thing isnt for you, but at least you gave it a shot. Probably went further than a lot of others. Finding the balance is the hard part, but once you find it, it can be very rewarding.
My advice: Get rid of everything except all your hardware and tanks. You never know when you may want to pull that old tank out and give it another shot down the road. Plants and fish are cheap. Equipment isnt.
Tom, is it you Im quoting when I say that "Light should be the limiting factor in any planted tank."? Im pretty sure I picked it up at the Barr Report.
My advice: Get rid of everything except all your hardware and tanks. You never know when you may want to pull that old tank out and give it another shot down the road. Plants and fish are cheap. Equipment isnt.
Tom, is it you Im quoting when I say that "Light should be the limiting factor in any planted tank."? Im pretty sure I picked it up at the Barr Report.
Yes, likely so........ since no one else would ever say such blasphemy:lipssealedsmilie:
Stop HLD!
Many folks float in and out of the hobby, time and other interest take their place. the hobby has an open door policy, so whenever they decide to, they can come back and get back into it.
I've had different fish and plant interest over several decades, I'm not going to just keep one type of critter, plant, scape over that time. Some might extend this to dogs, cats, Herps, Amphibs etc.
Only got so much time to care for them.
Jag is wise, better than neglecting them while focusing on something new.
Not everyone does things that way.
Regards,
Tom Barr
Good luck with your reptiles , dogs and fish for me maybe frogs one day ..you will miss it when you go to an aqarium shop and see a set up that gives you the wow factor!
