Our hobby. Wait I mean addiction

brett_schn · Jun 3, 2017

So I went to the lfs to get 5gallons of saltwater for my 10g because an rodi system isn't worth it for me yet and I ended up spending $52 instead of the $2.50 for the water. I bought a clownfish, Coralrx (which was 35% off and a magnet cleaner. I think this is my new addiction.

Mikedawg · Jun 3, 2017

Yep, and it feels so good.............

DarkSky · Jun 3, 2017

As long as you're not robbing houses and pawning goods to pay for that new light, it's not a bad addiction.

saltyfilmfolks · Jun 3, 2017

I bought the rodi to keep costs down.
It wasn't the water that was expensive.

Katrina71 · Jun 3, 2017

brett_schn said:
So I went to the lfs to get 5gallons of saltwater for my 10g because an rodi system isn't worth it for me yet and I ended up spending $52 instead of the $2.50 for the water. I bought a clownfish, Coralrx (which was 35% off and a magnet cleaner. I think this is my new addiction.

Did my son go to the store with you by chance?

cloudisback1997 · Jun 4, 2017

I foresee a bigger tank in ur future, with and rodi unit. And when u decide that 10 isn't enough. Go 2 sizes bigger than what ur picturing in ur head....

brett_schn · Jun 4, 2017

cloudisback1997 said:
I foresee a bigger tank in ur future, with and rodi unit. And when u decide that 10 isn't enough. Go 2 sizes bigger than what ur picturing in ur head....

I already have to much larger tanks in my future. Right now I'm 13 so 10g was the biggest I could go at the time. Now that I have had di success I will get some more corals and grow them out and start fragging and selling them to raise some money for my next tank(s) lol.

brett_schn · Jun 4, 2017

Katrina71 said:
Did my son go to the store with you by chance?

Wait how did you know. lol joking

Katrina71 · Jun 4, 2017

brett_schn said:
Wait how did you know. lol joking

I like it much better when you pay! If he says " you're a monster" when you tell him no, my standard response is "I know"

brett_schn · Jun 4, 2017

Katrina71 said:
I like it much better when you pay! If he says " you're a monster" when you tell him no, my standard response is "I know"

lol. Hey atleast he's not spending his money on those collectible toys and stuff and spending it on the fish tank hobby

Katrina71 · Jun 4, 2017

brett_schn said:
I already have to much larger tanks in my future. Right now I'm 13 so 10g was the biggest I could go at the time. Now that I have had di success I will get some more corals and grow them out and start fragging and selling them to raise some money for my next tank(s) lol.

13 is pretty cool to do this as a hobby. I just gave away a tank. When you upsize, post it. I'm sure we can help you out.

Katrina71 · Jun 4, 2017

brett_schn said:
lol. Hey atleast he's not spending his money on those collectible toys and stuff and spending it on the fish tank hobby

He uses report card money. I pay for most and make him wash my car. It's a win/win.

Katrina71 · Jun 4, 2017

Katrina71 said:
13 is pretty cool to do this as a hobby. I just gave away a tank. When you upsize, post it. I'm sure we can help you out.

You live close to Knoxville?

Katrina71 · Jun 4, 2017

Post some pics of your tank. Don't be shy. I'm sure you have already figured out more than I have.

Katrina71 · Jun 4, 2017

I'll even post a pic of my cyano!

brett_schn · Jun 4, 2017

Katrina71 said:
You live close to Knoxville?

I'm in south Florida

brett_schn · Jun 4, 2017

Katrina71 said:
13 is pretty cool to do this as a hobby. I just gave away a tank. When you upsize, post it. I'm sure we can help you out.

I have one 40b or 25 Im lagoon planned that I buy and then my family will be buying a huge Red Sea or similar tank. I can't wait!

brett_schn · Jun 4, 2017

Katrina71 said:
Post some pics of your tank. Don't be shy. I'm sure you have already figured out more than I have.

It's too dark to take a pic now. Also I only have white leds on my tank currently. I'm still trying to decide on a 165w black box light $110(16") or a new kessil a160we for $200 with gooseneck. I don't know if it's worth the $90 price difference.

Katrina71 · Jun 4, 2017

brett_schn said:
I'm in south Florida

Oh yeah. Lots of Florida reefers on here. I have 44 cub scouts. My guys are a little younger, but I try to support any hobby that keeps them occupied and drug free. It matters.

Katrina71 · Jun 4, 2017

brett_schn said:
It's too dark to take a pic now. Also I only have white leds on my tank currently. I'm still trying to decide on a 165w black box light $110(16") or a new kessil a160we for $200 with gooseneck. I don't know if it's worth the $90 price difference.

See. You do know more than me!