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Paty · 04-28-2008, 12:02 PM

Well what I really want is a 29 gal tank, do you all think I should just wait until I'm in an actual apartment that doesn't require me to move out for the entire month of December for that? I might go ahead and set up a 10 gal and bring my goldfish Captain back to school with me. : )

warped1 · 04-28-2008, 06:00 PM

The call and power of the fish addiction is strong - believe me I know - I had 28 years clean - no fish tank - then I relapses and bought a tank. And now I'm addicted again. I know you really, really, really want a 29gal tank - but that is a big boy to break down and move back and forth between breaks. I'm not saying it's impossible - just that it's a big boy to move around. I know the addictions wants bigger and more but maybe you can keep from Jonesing with the 10gal until you move into a permanent apartment -- Good luck with whatever you decide and let us know what you did decide

Paty · 04-28-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by warped1

The call and power of the fish addiction is strong - believe me I know - I had 28 years clean - no fish tank - then I relapses and bought a tank. And now I'm addicted again. I know you really, really, really want a 29gal tank - but that is a big boy to break down and move back and forth between breaks. I'm not saying it's impossible - just that it's a big boy to move around. I know the addictions wants bigger and more but maybe you can keep from Jonesing with the 10gal until you move into a permanent apartment -- Good luck with whatever you decide and let us know what you did decide

It's true, aquaria is quite the addiction! I really want a bigger aquarium, but if for some reason I can't make this work I would just go with the smaller aquarium. I wouldn't want to put my fish through horrible conditions, or worse lose them. Maybe I'll just focus on the little guy that got me into this hobby, my Captain! lol Either way I will keep everyone informed on what I decide, I'm sure I'll need some help somewhere down the line. : ) Thanks for the advice.

pat8you · 05-11-2008, 04:36 PM

I ended up draining about half or so of the water out of my tank and buckling them into the back seat. If its to heavy to carry they you can drain more out and then put it back in once its in the car. It worked out well i didn't loose any fish or corals but we put a bit to much water in there and some sloshed out and got things a bit yet. Make sure you just pack a bunch of towels around the tank. Good luck.

edit: I'll actually be staying at SIU in carbondale this summer visiting some friends. what are you studying?

JessieVB · 05-11-2008, 05:17 PM

I'm in college also so I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. I'm not required to completely move out during December so my situation is a bit different, (I can even stay over the summer if I pay rent and sign a summer contract). I'm technically limited to a 1.5 gal. fish tank, but I have a betta in a 5 gal.

I just moved home last week, and what I did was to partially empty the 5 gal. enough to put it back into the box it came in, pack it up nice and tight. Transfered the betta to his old 1 gal. tank and he sat in my lap for the ride home. Worked out pretty well, I set his tank up when I got home and got him a new plant to make up for the stress.

Paty · 05-14-2008, 06:57 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, I found out that I don't have to move out for the month of December, so I think I will set up my planted tank. I'm pretty excited about it, but I'm still trying to find a tank right now. I'm kind of broke, so I'm going to wait until I have some cash saved up. I'll let you know how the setting up/transferring process goes. Thanks again for the tips.

**Purrbox** · 05-14-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Paty

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, I found out that I don't have to move out for the month of December, so I think I will set up my planted tank. I'm pretty excited about it, but I'm still trying to find a tank right now. I'm kind of broke, so I'm going to wait until I have some cash saved up. I'll let you know how the setting up/transferring process goes. Thanks again for the tips.

Sometimes you can find a really good deal on Craigslist or you local paper. Looking forward to seeing posts on your progress!

05-11-2008, 04:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
pat8you Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 397 Images: 5	I ended up draining about half or so of the water out of my tank and buckling them into the back seat. If its to heavy to carry they you can drain more out and then put it back in once its in the car. It worked out well i didn't loose any fish or corals but we put a bit to much water in there and some sloshed out and got things a bit yet. Make sure you just pack a bunch of towels around the tank. Good luck. edit: I'll actually be staying at SIU in carbondale this summer visiting some friends. what are you studying? __________________ 12gal saltwater w/ 17 lbs live rock 48 watts PC 50/50 bulbs (10k/Actinic) ocellaris clown, green clown goby assorted corals

05-11-2008, 05:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
JessieVB Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 135	I'm in college also so I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. I'm not required to completely move out during December so my situation is a bit different, (I can even stay over the summer if I pay rent and sign a summer contract). I'm technically limited to a 1.5 gal. fish tank, but I have a betta in a 5 gal. I just moved home last week, and what I did was to partially empty the 5 gal. enough to put it back into the box it came in, pack it up nice and tight. Transfered the betta to his old 1 gal. tank and he sat in my lap for the ride home. Worked out pretty well, I set his tank up when I got home and got him a new plant to make up for the stress. __________________ Pete's Tank: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...php?albumid=34

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04-28-2008, 12:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Paty Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 78	Well what I really want is a 29 gal tank, do you all think I should just wait until I'm in an actual apartment that doesn't require me to move out for the entire month of December for that? I might go ahead and set up a 10 gal and bring my goldfish Captain back to school with me. : )

04-28-2008, 06:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
warped1 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Philly, Pa. Posts: 306	The call and power of the fish addiction is strong - believe me I know - I had 28 years clean - no fish tank - then I relapses and bought a tank. And now I'm addicted again. I know you really, really, really want a 29gal tank - but that is a big boy to break down and move back and forth between breaks. I'm not saying it's impossible - just that it's a big boy to move around. I know the addictions wants bigger and more but maybe you can keep from Jonesing with the 10gal until you move into a permanent apartment -- Good luck with whatever you decide and let us know what you did decide

05-14-2008, 06:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paty Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 78	Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, I found out that I don't have to move out for the month of December, so I think I will set up my planted tank. I'm pretty excited about it, but I'm still trying to find a tank right now. I'm kind of broke, so I'm going to wait until I have some cash saved up. I'll let you know how the setting up/transferring process goes. Thanks again for the tips.