My Dad Is Cheap

duyisalilaznboi said:
wow awesome deal, i cant even find a 10g thats less than 20$ in my area T^T
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Well actually, there really aren't any posted deals in my area either. -A used 55 gallon tank on Craigslist with everything included usually runs $250-ish. A 10 gallon set up usually goes for $50 to $70.- I had to put up a wanted add stating that I wanted a tank between 30 and 60 gallons with everything included for under $50. The people who replied didn't have ads up anywhere.
 
coach is cheap to , lol if my daughter asked me i would do it, and even drive it down and set it up on your birthday
 
Fantastic news that you found an aquarium you could afford!
 
ksane said:
Maybe he's going to get it anyway and wants to surprise you? Well it's a thought.
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Haha, no. But I still got a 35 gallon aquarium. -Which I originally thought was a 45 gallon.-
 
Hey Z, a 35 will be great. Sorry you were kind of jumped on, but you've taken it with grace and maturity.

As for 10 gallon tanks being for beginners??? HOGWASH!!!!

ChefJames and others who stated it are right: Bigger tanks are easier.
Granted, water changes are bigger. Bigger filters, more decor, more substrate, in general just more money for maintainance, but OH MY LORD so much easier to get the parameters stable. (Once cycled, of course)

I can't imagine why 10 gallon tanks are marketed as beginner tanks. I have a 10 gallon, my only tank, and I"ve had it for over a year and went through a wild roller coaster of a ride with it.

Small tanks are much more unstable and are subject to spikes and swings in parameters over the least little things.

I've learned to keep mine perfect, as far as water quality goes, but really I think small tanks should be reserved for EXPERTS, lol.

Z, a 35 gallon is going to be just right! Please forgive some of us OLD codgers (and young whippersnappers) that fly off the handle at times. We're so glad you are here with us. You have grit! You've got the right stuff.

Please take pics of your tank and the progress of setting it up, landscaping, and stocking it. Oh, and if you would like a couple of nice Texas Holey rocks that are pretty and white and will help to buffer the tank to keep the ph stable, you let me know and I'll send 'em to you. N/C
 
My 50G is 10X easier to keep than my 10G.
 
That tank sounds perfect for you, take your time planning out your community because it is a long term decision. I'm glad eveything worked out.
You know, my dad never bought me anything over 5$ when I was a kid and my parents didn't believe in celebrating birthdays either... but you can always make up for it later when you have a job and budget of your own.
 
Reframer said:
That tank sounds perfect for you, take your time planning out your community because it is a long term decision. I'm glad eveything worked out.
You know, my dad never bought me anything over 5$ when I was a kid and my parents didn't believe in celebrating birthdays either... but you can always make up for it later when you have a job and budget of your own.
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Yeah, I have a planning thread for the 35 gallon. I want to do my best with it.

I wish I was older so I could get a job.
 
Melody Doucet said:
Hey Z, a 35 will be great. Sorry you were kind of jumped on, but you've taken it with grace and maturity.

As for 10 gallon tanks being for beginners??? HOGWASH!!!!

ChefJames and others who stated it are right: Bigger tanks are easier.
Granted, water changes are bigger. Bigger filters, more decor, more substrate, in general just more money for maintainance, but OH MY LORD so much easier to get the parameters stable. (Once cycled, of course)

I can't imagine why 10 gallon tanks are marketed as beginner tanks. I have a 10 gallon, my only tank, and I"ve had it for over a year and went through a wild roller coaster of a ride with it.

Small tanks are much more unstable and are subject to spikes and swings in parameters over the least little things.

I've learned to keep mine perfect, as far as water quality goes, but really I think small tanks should be reserved for EXPERTS, lol.

Z, a 35 gallon is going to be just right! Please forgive some of us OLD codgers (and young whippersnappers) that fly off the handle at times. We're so glad you are here with us. You have grit! You've got the right stuff.

Please take pics of your tank and the progress of setting it up, landscaping, and stocking it. Oh, and if you would like a couple of nice Texas Holey rocks that are pretty and white and will help to buffer the tank to keep the ph stable, you let me know and I'll send 'em to you. N/C
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Yeah, I'm learning the "bigger is better" the hard way. It's difficult to find the balance in a 10 gallon. The temperature can spike so fast if I'm not careful. Doing a 40% water change a day is keeping the water stable, though.

As for pictures, I've already taken tons. I just have to put them in an album.

Texas Holey rocks? I'll have to look those up.
 
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