Fighting the urge to purchase another aquarium...

[CaptainByMoonlight]

I've been battling the urge to acquire more fish and aquarium esq things... Anyone else on this struggle bus?

(Bohemian rhapsody playing softly in the distance) 3AM life questions

[Law Dog]

Why fight it?

On a side note, I plan on adding a 10 gallon planted very soon, and we just bought our 2 boys each a Fluval Spec V for their betas. So, in the next few months I'm going to be quadrupling my tank lot.

[CaptainByMoonlight]

Why fight it?

I fear the crazy cat lady syndrome equivalent of fish keeping. First you get one, then you get two, then you turn around and three more appear, the nice lady down the block starts giving you strange looks; shortly thereafter you regress back into your fish cove and create a language that only you and your fish can understand. Months later the only sign of your existence as viewed from the outside world are your weekly Amazon prime orders, containing fish food and Schem prime.

I must not give in, my will is weak; I shall be satisfied with my child (fish). Although sometimes I wonder if he gets lonely... maybe I should get him a brother/friend?

NO ''tis the insanity at work again!!! (And the cycle repeats)

4AM thought processes

[PaulPerger]

Yep. Father's Day 2015 my insanity started, I'm not even two years in and I have gone from one tank with five gallons of water to six tanks with 190 Gallons of water, and two tanks "in the works" which will add another 225 Gallons of water. It's a sickness my friend. :help:

Welcome to Therapy! :jumpeveryone:

[CaptainByMoonlight]

Ahh, so there is no hope... how unfortunate... (prepares for voyage to LFS)

[Slaphppy7]

MTS is an insidious disease, with no known cure.

[CaptainByMoonlight]

!?!?MTS!?!? Incurable!?!??! Worse than scurvy!?!?!? Has anyone tried to treat it with aquarium salt??? Or betta fix!?!?! :0

[AmazonJoe]

MTS is an insidious disease, with no known cure.

You are already infected resistance is futile....

[CaptainByMoonlight]

You are already infected resistance is futile....

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Ahh I see, I guess it's time then...

... time to plan out the next aquascape...

[AmazonJoe]

We are....(MTS not so anonymous) we are here to help :grouphug:

[Boundava]

Resistance is absolutely futile...Had one tank for 20+ years (sure it started as a 10, went to 29, then 55 now 75) and within the past 3 years have gone to 9 full tanks, 8 empty tanks (not counting my sister's 5 empty tanks) and one more tank to buy. What is really sad is that I have a spreadsheet listing what I will be doing with these tanks (fish types, filtration, lighting, plants, substrate, DW types, additional rocks, *** if I have those supplies already, ^ if I have the fish and need to bump their numbers up :help:) when I move and they go into my fish room. Matter of fact I should start seeding media for those tanks at my next filter cleaning. Lot of planning goes into being the crazy fish lady, however I will never have 4,500 gallon tank built into my basement. Crazy does not = insane.

[TexChuck]

It's hopeless... Why fight it?

First tank "for my daughter" 29g FW 12/16...

Second tank "for my other daughter" 32g nano reef 2/17...

Third and Fourth tanks? SW and FW QT. (planned)

Fifth and Sixth tanks? heavily planted 75-100g African Cichlid (planned), 100g SPS heavy reef (planned).

So ya... And that's in 3 months.

MTS is a real thing. To be fair, the kind folks here warned me early on, and here I am.

[fishlove]

Oh my gosh, you all crack me up!!

[Boundava]

That is also part of the hobby...well at least for those of us fortunate to be part of AC. :hmm3grin2orange:

[Hockey nut]

I went from one tank to 6 tanks in a matter of a couple weeks. Mind you I only have a 5.5g betta set up.

[Hockey nut]

, however I will never have 4,500 gallon tank built into my basement. Crazy does not = insane.
But you very might well have 4500 gallons dispersed throughout your house in the future.[emoji1]

[RiversGirl]

But you very might well have 4500 gallons dispersed throughout your house in the future.[emoji1]

Which seems to me to be a wiser use of all that water. hahhaa

[Hockey nut]

Which seems to me to be a wiser use of all that water. hahhaa

And you wouldn't have to spend your time in the basement, accept when messing and looking at those tanks. Although it would be cool to open a trap door jump in and swim with your fish.

[mac]

I started out with one many years ago. Then all off a sudden more keep comming. Thus far the fish room when complete should have about 50 tanks in it.

Resistance to MTS is futile. Embrace it and see were it leads you to.

[RiversGirl]

spend your time in the basement,

Gosh, I wish I had one of those.

[CaptainByMoonlight]

... Life goals: to plumb the walls so the fish could swim from room to room... would be real fun with the more personable fish, flowerhorns, oscars, puffers, or bettas... Imagine having a school of 50+ following you around the house haha!

[Boundava]

If you look real hard on google you will find pics of that...
http://thecontaminated.com/pipeline-fish-tank/

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or something like this:

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why stop at just the headboard...

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[mac]

Hmmm, my wife has seen the drawings for the house I want. Roughly the fish room is 500 square meters. Plus some sections in other rooms will have tanks stations.

But I will hold of that idea to see what life brings cause, every day I am getting the urge to shift to the USA at some point.

[CaptainByMoonlight]

If you look real hard on google you will find pics of that

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Aye! Haha that's perfect!!! Although I'd probably opt to have the fish lines recessed into the wall... to each their own tho! :D

[Boundava]

Wish I had this at work...
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or this:
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of course I would never get any actual work done :hmm3grin2orange:

[CaptainByMoonlight]

why stop at just the headboard...

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If my bedroom looked like that so would never leave...

... adding to the house plans, 'add secret door...' , 'add fishroom arch behind said door...'

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[Boundava]

That will work too...

[mac]

Why not the bed be a simple inflatable raft in the fish room?? That way plenty of space for tanks. While living on top of one per say in it.

[CaptainByMoonlight]

Why not the bed be a simple inflatable raft in the fish room?? That way plenty of space for tanks. While living on top of one per say in it.

!!!!A BED!!!As a raft!!! A house TANK!!! Good God Mac!!! That is genius!!!

Time to contact some acrylic suppliers...

[CaptainByMoonlight]

... I caved... just picked up a 10g from a person leaving the hobby...

[Slaphppy7]

Congrats on the new tank!

10G is a fun size to play with

[Boundava]

Congratulations on your new tank. As I said before resistance is futile when you're adding tanks. Or when you're adding fish, look at me I just added three.

[steeler58]

Congrats!! Let us know when your ready to stock ;-)

[CaptainByMoonlight]

It's been roughly a month and I lost the battle against myself...

I now own
1 x 2.5g
1 x 3g
1 x 5g
3 x 10g

... damn you (me)...
and still I only own 1 fish!!!

[mac]

But that will change really fast that is for sure!
Now here is a tricky one for you. 37.5in b 14in b 10in is a 22g long. Decent display tank for its size yet absolutely perfect for a small money maker and stunning habitat size tank for Shell dwellers from Tanganyika.

[CaptainByMoonlight]

Dang, I need to get my rack system up then take some measurement!!!

[Hockey nut]

It's been roughly a month and I lost the battle against myself...

I now own
1 x 2.5g
1 x 3g
1 x 5g
3 x 10g

... damn you (me)...
and still I only own 1 fish!!!

we have a 5.5g 20g, 29g, 40g, 55g, 75g. we have only 1 fish too

[CaptainByMoonlight]

we have a 5.5g 20g, 29g, 40g, 55g, 75g. we have only 1 fish too

Ohh? What fish would that be (I am curious haha). My one and only fish is a betta.

[OnTheFly]

It's been roughly a month and I lost the battle against myself...

I now own
1 x 2.5g
1 x 3g
1 x 5g
3 x 10g

... damn you (me)...
and still I only own 1 fish!!!

Resistance is futile of course. They are small tanks so you can take care of them properly without extreme effort. I want to start collecting larger tanks but I know I'm not near ready for that.

[mac]

Resistance is futile of course. They are small tanks so you can take care of them properly without extreme effort. I want to start collecting larger tanks but I know I'm not near ready for that.
What do you mean small tanks are easy??

I maybe odd or a odd one out. But anything under 20g to me is tricky. Even my 15g I find more work and time that to clean vs my 100g.

Different with filling the 100g. But then thats done by pump and hose no hands needed or buckets.

[AmazonJoe]

Hahahahahaha you can not resist the MTS let it flow through you...


Anywho...A larger tank is actually easier to maintain like sirdumpduck mentioned it's easier to cycle and keep parameters stable. The larger volume makes ammonia take alot longer to build to toxic levels same applies to the other two nitrites/trates so water changes go alot farther at the larger volumes. Also heating a large volume might take longer however it's more stable and the heater ultimately doesn't have to run as much. So as you see this conclusion can be applied to pretty much all aspects that involves the volume your dealing with :)

[Boundava]

I have a couple of small tanks (10, 5.5) set up and the toughest ones are the two 5.5 with shrimp and I use gravity to siphon . Otherwise I use the faucet python for the other tanks.

[OnTheFly]

I didn't mean to imply a small tank is easier to maintain than a large. The water quality is so much more volatile. But a major water change on a 5.5G. Scoop out a couple pitchers and carry it to the sink. 60 seconds and ready for new water. I found that handy while cycling. That won't be so easy with fish and decorations. If you go past a couple fish they become a lot of work for the small amount of fish they hold.

[Slaphppy7]

I use my Python on my 5.5G, it's tricky, but doable.

No pitchers or buckets for me, too hard to maintain a steady temp.

[Hockey nut]

Ohh? What fish would that be (I am curious haha). My one and only fish is a betta.
It's a very as well. Do have a couple shrimp in there too.

[Hockey nut]

Scoop out a couple pitchers and carry it to the sink. 60 seconds and ready for new water. I knew what you were implying Fly. I have a 5.5 although I clean my gravel every week 30 min tops and that's if a hockey game is on.

[Boundava]

I use my Python on my 5.5G, it's tricky, but doable.

No pitchers or buckets for me, too hard to maintain a steady temp.

Yea the other two 5.5 have a betta and the other is the grow up bamboo tank and I use the faucet python on those...though little Jem the betta, loves to try and ride in the python...that little fish is too darn curious!

[Slaphppy7]

LOL...you use the water flow or gravity to empty?...I have to use a nylon over the Python in all of my tanks because of the skrimps, but I use gravity only to drain

[Boundava]

The two 5.5 shrimp tanks use the Python that doesn't connect to the faucet.

The other 5.5 tanks are in with the other smaller tanks in the fish room and I use the Python that hooks up to the faucet for those, and yes we use the faucet-not gravity to pull from those tanks because there are 6 tanks and the two 5.5 are knee height, faucet power pulls it out.

[Slaphppy7]

I see, it's a "height" issue

[Boundava]

Yup, no way for gravity to work in those two tanks.

[CaptainByMoonlight]

Hrmm is the sink python worth it? I've been hrrrming and hawing for the past few months as I lug buckets back and forth... and while I've probably spent over 500 already on the hobby I'm still on the fence about dropping the 40$ for it.

[BluewaterBoof]

Order the Python NOW :hmm3grin2orange:

[Slaphppy7]

I beg of you, do what Boof requests, lol.

More tanks will follow, once you understand how easy WC's can be.

I did WC's with buckets briefly...but never again

[CaptainByMoonlight]

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Peer pressure is strong

[Slaphppy7]

You won't regret it.

We just need to see what style faucet(s) you have...in the "new place", correct?

Is there a kitchen and a bathroom faucet?

[CaptainByMoonlight]

Agreed there is the new place, however I am moving in about 2 weeks to a more permanent apartment space shared with some friends, will be signing the lease in a few days.

It has both a kitchen faucet and bathroom faucet.

[Slaphppy7]

Oh good, I hope it works out even better for you this time.

[CaptainByMoonlight]

Well I have plans for a fish rack so I am excited haha! Fingers crossed 🤞

[Koldham]

Okay, so I just bought a third tank. Good will 29 gallon 7.99 how could I not? Now I am getting a waterbed drain and fill kit for water changes, could not afford the python and I already have a hose that will work. :)

[mermaidwannabe]

Lot of planning goes into being the crazy fish lady, however I will never have 4,500 gallon tank built into my basement. Crazy does not = insane.

Well, I wouldn't have a problem with that, and it would give me a reason to take up SCUBA diving, again. (Think of how many Dojos I could cram into a 4,500 gal.!)

[angelcraze2]

Yup, no way for gravity to work in those two tanks.

I use gravity to syphon all my tanks, I just can't deal with all the wasted water while draining (unless I'm not understanding it properly). Two of my 33gs are on the floor (first tier on my metal stands) and I'm able to drain them slowly?

Oh wait, I'm draining into my basement floor drain. I guess you wouldn't be able to drain into a toilet or sink, but could you drain outside?

[Boundava]

I start the siphon with tap to pull the water out of the tank and then once the siphon starts to pull the water through I can shut the tap and gravity does the rest. I have 3 buckets ready to switch out and go around and water the houseplants, the potted plants outside and finaly get a bucket for the probiotics. No wasted water here, but I do love the convenience of reversing the flow when I need to refill the tanks.

Of course it does come in handy with cleaning the substrate, mine is 4-5" in places and the Eco does let some food bits fall through as its a bit larger than sand but not as big as gravel.