BIG problem... - Aquarium Advice

Sati · 11-05-2003, 07:30 PM

I knew my [acronym:88ad38ca84="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:88ad38ca84] was having a sale this weekend and that "select items" were going to be 25% off. I just stopped by and I found out that everything is going to be 25% off! I can't handle that, lol. I need to be saving for sensible things I really do need but now I'm like "Uhh... well I really, really do want another tank and now would be the perfect time to buy it." They're going to have twice the fish stock they have now by this weekend. My mind is spinning with what kind of tank, lights, plants, fish, everything I could get. It's just mean... =[

TankGirl · 11-05-2003, 08:27 PM

Yes, I have fallen prey to this many a time! My greatest demonstration of strength was last week when my husband called me on his cell and said that he had seen a tank on someone's front porch for sale and did I want him to get it for me.... I said (gasp) NO! We are getting the house fixed up to move and I just can't get another tank, so I have to squeeze my eyes shut if I see something on sale. I think there will always be something, somewhere for me when I need it (usually in the classifieds - my best deals have been there). It is almost my favorite part of this hobby to plan a new tank!

Allivymar · 11-05-2003, 08:30 PM

Bwaahahahahaha! I only can dream about having such problems

Do compare the prices with what you'll find online, especially at www.bigals.com. You may find the prices are cheaper at BigAls, even with shipping. That might be enough to pull in the reins on that need to shop immediately *grin*

Madame_X · 11-05-2003, 10:09 PM

Its in our blood, ladies... we hear the word "sale" and we just can't resist!

I personally am an ebay addict.

Allivymar · 11-05-2003, 11:04 PM

You know, I have never bought anything from eBay...I'm SUCH a wimp [acronym:e2a02c8323="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:e2a02c8323] I'm so afraid I'll get burned. I've bought stuff online, no probs with that. But I always buy from places that have presidents/CEOs and return policies [acronym:e2a02c8323="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:e2a02c8323]

And yeah, there is something about the word sale that trips my trigger

I'm amazed at your self control Tank [acronym:e2a02c8323="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:e2a02c8323] Not sure if I'd be as strong.

myriam · 11-05-2003, 11:23 PM

Sati, which [acronym:4397799f7e="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:4397799f7e] is this, Blue Sierra? I have to call them and find out if they have ottos!

TankGirl · 11-05-2003, 11:56 PM

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I'm amazed at your self control Tank [acronym:07583fd4bf="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:07583fd4bf] Not sure if I'd be as strong.

That was one of the hardest things I had to do! All I can think about now is having the carpet replaced and moving a 55 and a 44 with their stands to do it, and how the outlets in the other part of the house are not grounded (50 gillion things plugged into the strips for each tank) and I have to be strong, have to be strong..... Being on this site makes me want to set up all kinds of different tanks, gotta have a crab tank, a frog tank, a [acronym:07583fd4bf="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:07583fd4bf] tank, a brackish tank... When will the madness end?!! Once I move, I plan on staying there to a ripe old age and becoming the "fish lady" on the block!

Allivymar · 11-06-2003, 12:06 AM

[acronym:ece536d884="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:ece536d884] Oh I hear ya! I've managed to condense myself to 2 tanks atm; the 55g and the planted 10g. Of course, i got a new stand for the 25g, and its all set up with the tank so I can start converting it to [acronym:ece536d884="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:ece536d884] *grin* Is why my 10g and 8g are empty. The 8g is the QT tank for the [acronym:ece536d884="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:ece536d884] tanks, and the 10g will be the QT for the [acronym:ece536d884="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:ece536d884] tank. But boy it hurts to have empty tanks [acronym:ece536d884="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:ece536d884]

And I have the same prob with electricity. They finally came in this summer and converted all the outlets to grounded (we did some, but not all), and added another circuit so we could run the A/C. But, they were unable to run a line into the foyer in the middle of the apt, which is where I really want to put a tank....I'm tempted to run an extension cord in there so I can add another tank n stand [acronym:ece536d884="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:ece536d884] I really want discus now *grin*

Sati · 11-06-2003, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Allivymar

I really want discus now *grin*

OMG, me too! I don't know if I'm ready for them but they're so wonderful!

Look at Brian's discus!

I live in an apartment (moving in a month to another one) so I keep telling myself [acronym:4a4d7e1445="Malaysian Trumpet Snails or Multiple Tank Syndrome, depending on context"]MTS[/acronym:4a4d7e1445] is not an option for me... It's so hard, heh.

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Originally Posted by myriam

Sati, which [acronym:4a4d7e1445="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:4a4d7e1445] is this, Blue Sierra? I have to call them and find out if they have ottos!

Yes, Blue Sierra! You'll probably see me there drooling on everything :]

Allivymar · 11-06-2003, 12:30 AM

Omg...look at them; they are STUNNING! I'm almost sorry my tank is full of angelfish. I wish I had room to do both...

Btw, which Brian? BrianNY?

11-05-2003, 07:30 PM	#1
Sati Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,184 Images: 3	BIG problem... I knew my [acronym:88ad38ca84="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:88ad38ca84] was having a sale this weekend and that "select items" were going to be 25% off. I just stopped by and I found out that everything is going to be 25% off! I can't handle that, lol. I need to be saving for sensible things I really do need but now I'm like "Uhh... well I really, really do want another tank and now would be the perfect time to buy it." They're going to have twice the fish stock they have now by this weekend. My mind is spinning with what kind of tank, lights, plants, fish, everything I could get. It's just mean... =[ __________________ Holly ~ I love the fishes cause they're so delicious.

11-05-2003, 08:27 PM	#2
TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	Yes, I have fallen prey to this many a time! My greatest demonstration of strength was last week when my husband called me on his cell and said that he had seen a tank on someone's front porch for sale and did I want him to get it for me.... I said (gasp) NO! We are getting the house fixed up to move and I just can't get another tank, so I have to squeeze my eyes shut if I see something on sale. I think there will always be something, somewhere for me when I need it (usually in the classifieds - my best deals have been there). It is almost my favorite part of this hobby to plan a new tank! __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

11-05-2003, 08:30 PM	#3
Allivymar Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,355 Images: 15	Bwaahahahahaha! I only can dream about having such problems Do compare the prices with what you'll find online, especially at www.bigals.com. You may find the prices are cheaper at BigAls, even with shipping. That might be enough to pull in the reins on that need to shop immediately grin __________________ aka Cycling Guru and the Ich Slayer glares at Terry and QTOFFER Card carrying member of FTAS & GCAS.

11-05-2003, 10:09 PM	#4
Madame_X Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 580 Images: 14	Its in our blood, ladies... we hear the word "sale" and we just can't resist! I personally am an ebay addict. __________________ 55 Gallon Cichlid Tank--1 Pseudotropheus Polit, 1 Neolamprologus Leleupi, 2 Synodontis Petricolas, 2 Clown Plecos (Starting over after columnaris wiped out most of my cichlids... sigh) 30 Gallon Oceanic Cube, Heavily Planted--3 Bolivian Rams, 3 Marble Hatchets, 2 Black Phantom Tetras, 1 Bristlenose Pleco, 3 Otocinclus, 2 Upside-Down Catfish, 5 Amano Shrimp 29 Gallon, Moderately Planted--1 South American Puffer, 3 Pearl Danios, 1 Peppermint Pleco, 1 Frogmouth Pleco, 1 Pitbull Pleco, 3 Otocinclus Catfish, Ghost Shrimp 12 Gallon Eclipse System--2 Neolamprologus Brichardi

11-05-2003, 11:04 PM	#5
Allivymar Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,355 Images: 15	You know, I have never bought anything from eBay...I'm SUCH a wimp [acronym:e2a02c8323="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:e2a02c8323] I'm so afraid I'll get burned. I've bought stuff online, no probs with that. But I always buy from places that have presidents/CEOs and return policies [acronym:e2a02c8323="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:e2a02c8323] And yeah, there is something about the word sale that trips my trigger I'm amazed at your self control Tank [acronym:e2a02c8323="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:e2a02c8323] Not sure if I'd be as strong. __________________ aka Cycling Guru and the Ich Slayer glares at Terry and QTOFFER Card carrying member of FTAS & GCAS.

11-05-2003, 11:23 PM	#6
myriam Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 500 Images: 6	Sati, which [acronym:4397799f7e="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:4397799f7e] is this, Blue Sierra? I have to call them and find out if they have ottos!

11-06-2003, 12:06 AM	#8
Allivymar Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,355 Images: 15	[acronym:ece536d884="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:ece536d884] Oh I hear ya! I've managed to condense myself to 2 tanks atm; the 55g and the planted 10g. Of course, i got a new stand for the 25g, and its all set up with the tank so I can start converting it to [acronym:ece536d884="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:ece536d884] grin Is why my 10g and 8g are empty. The 8g is the QT tank for the [acronym:ece536d884="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:ece536d884] tanks, and the 10g will be the QT for the [acronym:ece536d884="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:ece536d884] tank. But boy it hurts to have empty tanks [acronym:ece536d884="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:ece536d884] And I have the same prob with electricity. They finally came in this summer and converted all the outlets to grounded (we did some, but not all), and added another circuit so we could run the A/C. But, they were unable to run a line into the foyer in the middle of the apt, which is where I really want to put a tank....I'm tempted to run an extension cord in there so I can add another tank n stand [acronym:ece536d884="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:ece536d884] I really want discus now grin __________________ aka Cycling Guru and the Ich Slayer glares at Terry and QTOFFER Card carrying member of FTAS & GCAS.

11-06-2003, 12:30 AM	#10
Allivymar Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,355 Images: 15	Omg...look at them; they are STUNNING! I'm almost sorry my tank is full of angelfish. I wish I had room to do both... Btw, which Brian? BrianNY? __________________ aka Cycling Guru and the Ich Slayer glares at Terry and QTOFFER Card carrying member of FTAS & GCAS.

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