What a difference four weeks makes.... - Aquarium Advice

plecoperson · 04-28-2006, 12:34 AM

Four weeks ago we were just a normal couple, with our 13 cats, one rabbit and a dog.

Then my co-worker moved and left us her 12" Pl*co, Frederick, in his 24" tank.

Tonight I realized that I was photographing our Pl*eco's half eaten zucchini like a proud mom recording her newborn's first smile, while at the same time my husband was boiling driftwood. After the excitement of the shipment from Big Al's today, we were just about in heaven.

$350 in quality-of-Pl*eco-life upgrades later, and so far nothing in the tank but Fred and 11 danios (down from 12-Flippy didn't make it in the transfer from the 20 g and we can only hope he met a swift and painless demise).

I fear there is no hope for us, as our water parameters tested perfect today and I just spent about 2 hours on AquaBid. Pray for us, won't you?

Andyvette · 04-28-2006, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by plecoperson

Four weeks ago we were just a normal couple, with our 13 cats

I dont know if there are normal people with 13 cats....

Join the club..... all you have are 12 fish... wait until you have 12 TANKS!

SCFatz · 04-28-2006, 01:15 AM

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Join the club..... all you have are 12 fish... wait until you have 12 TANKS!

LOL...I'm ichin' somthin' terrible for my next one.

toddnbecka · 04-28-2006, 01:17 AM

It only hurts when you think about what you could have bought with all the money you spent on the fish...

If I'd saved that cash over the years, I could be driving a Mercedes now.

Lonewolfblue · 04-28-2006, 02:45 AM

I'm now up to 4 tanks, and buying the supplies for my 5th, which I now have, hehe....

toddnbecka · 04-28-2006, 02:58 AM

My 6th is waiting for funding to set up, also want/need to finish the basement repairs before I do any more tanks.

04-28-2006, 07:41 AM

Well this just put it this way some said they could have a murcedes. Then I could of build anew House for what I've got in my tanks. NO just kidding but I have 18 tanks and building my frist 350gal plywood tank. This hobbie get's under your skin. Once there it's like a bee sting the more you rub it the more it gets to you. I started a hatcher here in the lonestar state that has turned into a nice income. Just to help pay for my addiction.
This is my drug and it's better for you then anything out there. Reduces stress lowers blood presure { most of the time lol} and helps to bring the family togeather. So congrads and welcome to the world of fish. That want be the last money you spend.

plecoperson · 04-28-2006, 09:39 AM

I met my husband when I was managing a pet store 22 years ago and he came in to start an aquarium. Lots of visits when setting up a tank, you know. I'm going to consider all $ spent on this hobby as an investment in our relationship-so far still cheaper than a romantic getaway to the Poconos or some such, right? You shoulda seen the little hearts coming out of us when we used the Python for the first time!

I can't help but notice that the 20g Fred came in is still up here and never made it down to the basement. I got a baaaaaad feelin'........

severum mama · 04-28-2006, 11:25 AM

Hmmm... 20 gallons would make a great apisto tank!

Andyvette · 04-28-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by severum mama

Hmmm... 20 gallons would make a great apisto tank!

Or a refugee for a 150 gallon

04-28-2006, 12:34 AM	#1
plecoperson Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Evanston, Illinois Posts: 1,161 Images: 3	What a difference four weeks makes.... Four weeks ago we were just a normal couple, with our 13 cats, one rabbit and a dog. Then my co-worker moved and left us her 12" Plco, Frederick, in his 24" tank. Tonight I realized that I was photographing our Pleco's half eaten zucchini like a proud mom recording her newborn's first smile, while at the same time my husband was boiling driftwood. After the excitement of the shipment from Big Al's today, we were just about in heaven. $350 in quality-of-Pl*eco-life upgrades later, and so far nothing in the tank but Fred and 11 danios (down from 12-Flippy didn't make it in the transfer from the 20 g and we can only hope he met a swift and painless demise). I fear there is no hope for us, as our water parameters tested perfect today and I just spent about 2 hours on AquaBid. Pray for us, won't you?

04-28-2006, 02:45 AM	#5
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,870 Images: 7	I'm now up to 4 tanks, and buying the supplies for my 5th, which I now have, hehe.... __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

04-28-2006, 11:25 AM	#9
severum mama Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,771 Images: 22	Hmmm... 20 gallons would make a great apisto tank! __________________ WE CAN STAGE A RUNAWAY GOLF CART MARATHON 5 gallon, 45 gallon, and 55 gallon planted 75 gallon SA/CA cichlids 8 gallon Oceanic BioCube nano reef

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04-28-2006, 01:17 AM	#4
toddnbecka Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cumberland, MD Posts: 750	It only hurts when you think about what you could have bought with all the money you spent on the fish... If I'd saved that cash over the years, I could be driving a Mercedes now.

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toddnbecka Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cumberland, MD Posts: 750	My 6th is waiting for funding to set up, also want/need to finish the basement repairs before I do any more tanks.

04-28-2006, 07:41 AM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	Well this just put it this way some said they could have a murcedes. Then I could of build anew House for what I've got in my tanks. NO just kidding but I have 18 tanks and building my frist 350gal plywood tank. This hobbie get's under your skin. Once there it's like a bee sting the more you rub it the more it gets to you. I started a hatcher here in the lonestar state that has turned into a nice income. Just to help pay for my addiction. This is my drug and it's better for you then anything out there. Reduces stress lowers blood presure { most of the time lol} and helps to bring the family togeather. So congrads and welcome to the world of fish. That want be the last money you spend.

04-28-2006, 09:39 AM	#8
plecoperson Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Evanston, Illinois Posts: 1,161 Images: 3	I met my husband when I was managing a pet store 22 years ago and he came in to start an aquarium. Lots of visits when setting up a tank, you know. I'm going to consider all $ spent on this hobby as an investment in our relationship-so far still cheaper than a romantic getaway to the Poconos or some such, right? You shoulda seen the little hearts coming out of us when we used the Python for the first time! I can't help but notice that the 20g Fred came in is still up here and never made it down to the basement. I got a baaaaaad feelin'........